HUMAN-READABLE, BI-STATE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS BASED ON MICRO-MECHANICAL MEMBRANES

    公开(公告)号:US20090244681A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-01

    申请号:US12060110

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: G02B26/001 G01D3/10 G01D5/266 G01D9/005 G01L1/247

    Abstract: An environmental sensing device includes an interferometric modulator which permanently actuates, in a visually-detectable manner, in response to being exposed to a predetermined environmental threshold or condition. The device can include a reactive layer, coating, or proof mass disposed on a movable member of the interferometric modulator. The reactive layer, coating, or proof mass can expand, contract, bend, or otherwise move when exposed to a predefined chemical, level of humidity, temperature threshold, type of radiation, and/or level of mechanical shock, causing the interferometric modulator to collapse and permanently indicate such exposure.

    INTEGRATED LIGHT EMITTING AND LIGHT DETECTING DEVICE
    14.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED LIGHT EMITTING AND LIGHT DETECTING DEVICE 审中-公开
    集成发光和光检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120161009A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US13411381

    申请日:2012-03-02

    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a light device that can emit light and sense light are disclosed. In one embodiment, a lighting device includes a light guide having a planar first surface, the light guide configured such that at least some ambient light enters the light guide through the first surface and propagates therein, and at least one light detector disposed along an edge of the light guide, the at least one detector optically coupled to the light guide to receive light propagating therein. The light detector can be configured to produce a control signal. In some embodiments, the lighting device also includes at least one light turning feature disposed on the first surface, the at least one light turning feature configured to direct light incident into the light guide through the first surface.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供可以发光并感测光的光装置的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,照明装置包括具有平面第一表面的光导,所述光导构造成使得至少一些环境光通过第一表面进入光导并在其中传播,并且沿着边缘设置的至少一个光检测器 所述至少一个检测器光耦合到所述光导以接收在其中传播的光。 光检测器可以被配置为产生控制信号。 在一些实施例中,照明装置还包括设置在第一表面上的至少一个光转向特征,所述至少一个光转向特征被配置为引导通过第一表面入射到光导中的光。

    Human-readable, bi-state environmental sensors based on micro-mechanical membranes
    15.
    发明授权
    Human-readable, bi-state environmental sensors based on micro-mechanical membranes 失效
    基于微机械膜的人类可读的双态环境传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08077326B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-13

    申请号:US12060090

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0841

    Abstract: An environmental sensing device includes an interferometric modulator which permanently actuates, in a visually-detectable manner, in response to being exposed to a predetermined environmental threshold or condition. The device can include a reactive layer, coating, or proof mass disposed on a movable member of the interferometric modulator. The reactive layer, coating, or proof mass can expand, contract, bend, or otherwise move when exposed to a predefined chemical, level of humidity, temperature threshold, type of radiation, and/or level of mechanical shock, causing the interferometric modulator to collapse and permanently indicate such exposure.

    Abstract translation: 环境感测装置包括干涉式调制器,其以视觉上可检测的方式响应于暴露于预定的环境阈值或状况永久致动。 该装置可以包括设置在干涉式调制器的可移动构件上的反应层,涂层或检验质量块。 当暴露于预定化学物质,湿度水平,温度阈值,辐射类型和/或机械冲击水平时,反应层,涂层或证明物质可以膨胀,收缩,弯曲或以其它方式移动,导致干涉式调制器 崩溃并永久表明这种暴露。

    MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS
    16.
    发明申请
    MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS 有权
    MEMS CAVAY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20100245979A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-30

    申请号:US12795294

    申请日:2010-06-07

    CPC classification number: G02B26/001 B81B3/0008 B81B2201/047

    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties.

    Abstract translation: 包括MEMS器件(例如干涉式调制器)的器件,方法和系统,其包括其中层涂覆多个表面的空腔。 该层是保形的或非保形的。 在一些实施例中,该层由原子层沉积(ALD)形成。 优选地,该层包括电介质材料。 在一些实施例中,MEMS器件还表现出改进的特性,例如移动电极之间的改善的电绝缘性,降低的静摩擦力和/或改善的机械性能。

    Human-readable, bi-state environmental sensors based on micro-mechanical membranes
    17.
    发明授权
    Human-readable, bi-state environmental sensors based on micro-mechanical membranes 有权
    基于微机械膜的人类可读的双态环境传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07787171B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-31

    申请号:US12060041

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: G02B26/001 G01D1/18 G01D5/26 G01D9/00

    Abstract: An environmental sensing device includes an interferometric modulator which permanently actuates, in a visually-detectable manner, in response to being exposed to a predetermined environmental threshold or condition. The device can include a reactive layer, coating, or proof mass disposed on a movable member of the interferometric modulator. The reactive layer, coating, or proof mass can expand, contract, bend, or otherwise move when exposed to a predefined chemical, level of humidity, temperature threshold, type of radiation, and/or level of mechanical shock, causing the interferometric modulator to collapse and permanently indicate such exposure.

    Abstract translation: 环境感测装置包括干涉式调制器,其以视觉上可检测的方式响应于暴露于预定的环境阈值或状况永久致动。 该装置可以包括设置在干涉式调制器的可移动构件上的反应层,涂层或检验质量块。 当暴露于预定化学物质,湿度水平,温度阈值,辐射类型和/或机械冲击水平时,反应层,涂层或证明物质可以膨胀,收缩,弯曲或以其它方式移动,导致干涉式调制器 崩溃并永久表明这种暴露。

    MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS
    18.
    发明申请
    MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS 有权
    MEMS CAVAY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20080231931A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-25

    申请号:US11689430

    申请日:2007-03-21

    CPC classification number: G02B26/001 B81B3/0008 B81B2201/047

    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties.

    Abstract translation: 包括MEMS器件(例如干涉式调制器)的器件,方法和系统,其包括其中层涂覆多个表面的空腔。 该层是保形的或非保形的。 在一些实施例中,该层由原子层沉积(ALD)形成。 优选地,该层包括电介质材料。 在一些实施例中,MEMS器件还表现出改进的特性,例如移动电极之间的改善的电绝缘性,降低的静摩擦力和/或改善的机械性能。

    FULL RANGE GESTURE SYSTEM
    20.
    发明申请
    FULL RANGE GESTURE SYSTEM 有权
    全范围系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130314312A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:US13480377

    申请日:2012-05-24

    CPC classification number: G02B6/0036 G06F3/0421 G06F2203/04108

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an interactive display, having a front surface including a viewing area, and providing an input/output interface for a user of an electronic device. A planar light guide (PLG) disposed substantially parallel to the front surface, has a periphery at least coextensive with the viewing area. A light-emitting source (LES), disposed outside the periphery of the PLG, is optically coupled with a PLG input. The PLG outputs reflected light, in a direction substantially orthogonal to the front surface, by reflecting light received from the LES. A light collecting device (LCD) collects scattered light that results from interaction of the reflected light with a user-controlled object. The LCD redirects the collected scattered light toward one or more light sensors. A processor recognizes, from outputs of the light sensors, an instance of a user gesture, and controls the interactive display and/or electronic device, responsive to the user gesture.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有包括观看区域的前表面以及为电子设备的用户提供输入/输出接口的交互式显示器。 基本上平行于前表面设置的平面光导(PLG)具有与观察区域至少共同延伸的周边。 设置在PLG外围的发光源(LES)与PLG输入光学耦合。 PLG通过反射从LES接收的光,在基本上正交于前表面的方向上输出反射光。 集光装置(LCD)收集由反射光与用户控制物体的相互作用产生的散射光。 LCD将所收集的散射光重定向到一个或多个光传感器。 处理器从光传感器的输出识别用户手势的实例,并且响应于用户手势来控制交互式显示和/或电子设备。

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