公开(公告)号：US20090262221A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12423739

申请日：2009-04-14

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Mads Demenikov

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Mads Demenikov

IPC: H04N5/262 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G02B15/14

CPC classification number: G02B27/0075 ,  G02B15/177 ,  G02B27/46

Abstract: A zoom lens system includes a variator lens group, a compensator lens group and a third lens group. The compensator lens group is arranged to only partially compensate for movement of the variator group. In order to provide further compensation for the zoom lens, an image enhancer implement wavefront coding and artifact reduction techniques. The compensator group may be fixed or alternatively, its movement relative to the variator may be effected by a simple cam mechanism.

Abstract translation: 变焦透镜系统包括变倍透镜组，补偿透镜组和第三透镜组。 补偿透镜组被布置成仅部分地补偿变换器组的运动。 为了对变焦镜头提供进一步的补偿，图像增强器实现波前编码和伪影减少技术。 补偿器组可以是固定的或可选的，其相对于变换器的移动可以通过简单的凸轮机构来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20080131018A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11942810

申请日：2007-11-20

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Bertrand Lucotte ,  Gonzalo Muyo

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Bertrand Lucotte ,  Gonzalo Muyo

IPC: G06K9/40

CPC classification number: G06T5/003

Abstract: PSF coding has become well known in recent years. Although it enables significant increases in the depth of field, defocus introduces artifacts in images that are a major detraction from the final image quality. A method is described that enables the deduction or defocus and consequently the removal of these artifacts. The principle of the disclosed techniques involves iteratively adjusting the restoration algorithm according to a chosen image metric and choosing the defocus parameter that yields the image the lowest level of artifact.

Abstract translation: 近年来，PSF编码已经成为众所周知的。 虽然它能够显着提高景深，但散焦会在图像中引入伪像，这是最终图像质量的主要障碍。 描述了一种能够减少或散焦并因此去除这些伪影的方法。 所公开技术的原理涉及根据所选择的图像度量迭代地调整恢复算法，并且选择产生图像最低级别的伪影的散焦参数。

公开(公告)号：US08552379B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US13236883

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: G01J5/20

CPC classification number: G01S17/026 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G02B5/22 ,  G02B5/28 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A radiation sensor includes first and second pixels with a radiation absorption filter positioned over the first pixel and an interference filter positioned over both the first and second pixels. The combined spectral response of the absorption filter and the first pixel has a first pixel pass-band and a first pixel stop-band. The interference filter has a first interference filter pass-band substantially within the first pixel pass-band and a second interference filter pass-band substantially within the first pixel stop-band.

Abstract translation: 辐射传感器包括具有放置在第一像素上的辐射吸收滤光器的第一和第二像素以及位于第一和第二像素两者上的干涉滤光器。 吸收滤光器和第一像素的组合光谱响应具有第一像素通带和第一像素阻挡带。 干涉滤波器具有基本上在第一像素通带内的第一干涉滤波器通带和基本上在第一像素阻带内的第二干涉滤波器通带。

公开(公告)号：US08369642B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12482251

申请日：2009-06-10

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Bertrand Lucotte ,  Gonzalo Muyo ,  Mads Demenikov

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Bertrand Lucotte ,  Gonzalo Muyo ,  Mads Demenikov

IPC: G06K9/40

CPC classification number: G06T5/003

Abstract: PSF coding has become well known in recent years. Although it enables significant increases in the depth of field, defocus introduces artifacts in images that are a major detraction from the final image quality. A method is described that enables the deduction or defocus and consequently the removal of these artifacts. The principle of the disclosed techniques involves iteratively adjusting the restoration algorithm according to a chosen image or artifact metric and choosing the defocus parameter that yields the image the lowest level of artifact.

Abstract translation: 近年来，PSF编码已经成为众所周知的。 虽然它能够显着提高景深，但散焦会在图像中引入伪像，这是最终图像质量的主要障碍。 描述了一种能够减少或散焦并因此去除这些伪影的方法。 所公开技术的原理涉及根据所选择的图像或伪影度量迭代地调整恢复算法，并且选择产生图像最低级别的伪像的散焦参数。

公开(公告)号：US20120132809A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13238551

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  H01L31/18 ,  G01J5/08

CPC classification number: H01L31/02162 ,  G01J1/0209 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  H01L31/02019 ,  H01L31/02024 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/107 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A radiation sensor includes first and second pixels with a radiation absorption filter positioned over the first pixel and an interference filter positioned over both the first and second pixels. The combined spectral response of the absorption filter and the first pixel has a first pixel pass-band and a first pixel stop-band. The spectral response of the interference filter has an interference filter pass-band which is substantially within the first pixel pass-band for radiation incident on the interference filter at a first angle of incidence, and substantially within the first pixel stop-band for radiation incident on the interference filter at a second angle of incidence greater than the first angle of incidence.

Abstract translation: 辐射传感器包括具有放置在第一像素上的辐射吸收滤光器的第一和第二像素以及位于第一和第二像素两者上的干涉滤光器。 吸收滤光器和第一像素的组合光谱响应具有第一像素通带和第一像素阻挡带。 干涉滤波器的频谱响应具有干涉滤波器通带，其基本上在第一像素通带内，用于以第一入射角入射在干涉滤光器上的辐射，并且基本上在用于辐射入射的第一像素阻挡带内 在第二入射角大于第一入射角的干涉滤光片上。

公开(公告)号：US20120132806A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13242448

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Sara Pellegrini

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Sara Pellegrini

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J5/10

CPC classification number: H01L27/14618 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A sensor array microchip apparatus includes a substrate and a lens positioned over the substrate. A plurality of radiation sensor elements are formed on the substrate in an array format and spatially separated from each other. The substrate further includes power supply circuitry (generating power for the radiation sensor elements) and processing circuitry (operable to control and process information from the radiation sensor elements). The power supply circuitry and said processing circuitry are positioned on the substrate within the array between two or more of the radiation sensor elements. The lens, in combination with the spatial separation of the radiation sensor elements in the array format, defines a relatively wide (30-80 degrees) field of regard for the sensor.

Abstract translation: 传感器阵列微芯片装置包括基板和位于基板上方的透镜。 多个辐射传感器元件以阵列形式形成在衬底上并且在空间上彼此分离。 基板还包括电源电路（为辐射传感器元件产生功率）和处理电路（可操作以控制和处理来自辐射传感器元件的信息）。 电源电路和所述处理电路位于两个或更多个辐射传感器元件之间的阵列内的衬底上。 透镜与阵列格式的辐射传感器元件的空间分离相结合，定义了传感器相对较宽（30-80度）的考虑范围。

公开(公告)号：US20120132793A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13242271

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Colin Campbell ,  Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Colin Campbell ,  Ewan Findlay

IPC: H01J40/14 ,  H01L31/12

CPC classification number: H03K17/941 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L31/125 ,  H01L31/173 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/1815 ,  H03K2017/9455 ,  H03K2217/94108 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A proximity sensor includes a sensor package having an attachment pad with a radiation source and a radiation detector housed within the sensor package. The source and the detector are held in a fixed relation to the attachment pad, and are mounted by one of a direct or indirect attachment to the attachment pad. A portion of the attachment pad is adapted to form a baffle which forms at least part of an optical isolator. The optical isolator is adapted to substantially prevent the internal propagation of radiation between the source and the detector within the sensor package.

Abstract translation: 接近传感器包括传感器封装，其具有带有辐射源的附接垫和容纳在传感器封装内的辐射探测器。 源和检测器与固定垫保持固定关系，并通过直接或间接连接中的一个安装到附接垫上。 附接垫的一部分适于形成形成光隔离器的至少一部分的挡板。 光隔离器适于基本上防止在传感器封装内的源和检测器之间的辐射的内部传播。

公开(公告)号：US20110115926A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12948430

申请日：2010-11-17

Applicant: Stuart MCLEOD ,  Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Stuart MCLEOD ,  Ewan Findlay

IPC: H04N5/228

CPC classification number: G02B27/646 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G03B2205/0007 ,  G03B2205/0084 ,  G03B2217/005 ,  H04N5/23258 ,  H04N5/23287

Abstract: An optical image stabilization (OIS) system may be used in a camera having an optical system which includes a motion compensating optical element driven by an actuator. The system may include a motion sensor providing a motion signal, a frequency detector for detecting a dominant frequency being that frequency within the motion signal which may produce the most significant motion blurring in the image produced by the camera, and a tunable high-pass filter for filtering the motion signal and supplying the filtered motion signal as an actuator control signal. The tunable high pass filter may be tuned based upon the dominant frequency to a filter characteristic which provides a phase lead substantially canceling a phase lag of the actuator at that frequency.

Abstract translation: 可以在具有光学系统的照相机中使用光学图像稳定（OIS）系统，该光学系统包括由致动器驱动的运动补偿光学元件。 该系统可以包括提供运动信号的运动传感器，用于检测主要频率的频率检测器，该主频是运动信号内的频率，其可以产生由相机产生的图像中最重要的运动模糊，以及可调谐高通滤波器 用于过滤运动信号并将滤波的运动信号提供为致动器控制信号。 可调谐高通滤波器可以基于主频到滤波器特性来调节，该滤波器特性提供相位引线，从而在该频率下基本上消除致动器的相位滞后。

公开(公告)号：US20100008597A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12482251

申请日：2009-06-10

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Bertrand Lucotte ,  Gonzalo Muyo ,  Mads Demenikov

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Bertrand Lucotte ,  Gonzalo Muyo ,  Mads Demenikov

IPC: G06K9/40

CPC classification number: G06T5/003

Abstract: PSF coding has become well known in recent years. Although it enables significant increases in the depth of field, defocus introduces artifacts in images that are a major detraction from the final image quality. A method is described that enables the deduction or defocus and consequently the removal of these artifacts. The principle of the disclosed techniques involves iteratively adjusting the restoration algorithm according to a chosen image or artifact metric and choosing the defocus parameter that yields the image the lowest level of artifact.

Abstract translation: 近年来，PSF编码已经成为众所周知的。 虽然它能够显着提高景深，但散焦会在图像中引入伪像，这是最终图像质量的主要障碍。 描述了一种能够减少或散焦并因此去除这些伪影的方法。 所公开技术的原理涉及根据所选择的图像或伪影度量迭代地调整恢复算法，并且选择产生图像最低级别的伪像的散焦参数。

公开(公告)号：US20080043134A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11840316

申请日：2007-08-17

Applicant: Eric CHRISTISON ,  Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Eric CHRISTISON ,  Ewan Findlay

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02B5/208 ,  H01L27/14601 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14683 ,  H01L27/14685

Abstract: The imaging device includes an image sensor, a lens member adapted to focus external radiation towards the image sensor and a heat shield to inhibit thermal damage to the lens member. The heat shield may include an optical filter between the lens member and the external radiation.

Abstract translation: 成像装置包括图像传感器，适于将外部辐射聚焦到图像传感器的透镜构件和防止对透镜构件的热损伤的隔热罩。 隔热罩可以包括在透镜构件和外部辐射之间的滤光器。