公开(公告)号：US06501107B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US09452886

申请日：1999-12-01

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Jeremy A. Levitan

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Jeremy A. Levitan

IPC: H01L2710

CPC classification number: B81B3/0086 ,  B81B7/0012 ,  H01L23/5256 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A fuse array having a plurality of fusible links that can be addressed by two electrodes is disclosed. The fuse array includes two conductive strips having the plurality of fusible links located therebetween and electrically coupled to the conductive strips. The fusible links have different electrical resistance and each fusible link includes a fuse portion. A voltage potential applied across the conductive strips induces current flow through the fusible links in accordance with Ohm's law and ohmic heating occurs at the fuse portion in proportion to the square of the current. The voltage is increased to cause sufficient ohmic heating to occur in the most conductive fusible link (the fusible link having the lowest electrical resistance) so that the fuse portion in that fusible link fuses. Because the fusible links are connected in parallel to the conductive strips, an equivalent resistance of the plurality of fusible links increases and the current flow diminishes so that no further fuse portions are fused at the selected voltage level. Thereafter, the voltage level may be increased to fuse the most conductive fusible link remaining that is not fused. The fuse array may be incorporated into a circuit as a resistor that can be tuned to circuit requirements or as a physical structure in MEMS devices wherein the fuse array may be tuned to change physical properties of the MEMS device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有可由两个电极寻址的多个易熔链的熔丝阵列。 保险丝阵列包括两个导电条，其中多个易熔连接件位于它们之间并电耦合到导电条上。 熔断链路具有不同的电阻，并且每个可熔连接件包括保险丝部分。 导电片上施加的电压电压根据欧姆定律引起电流流经可熔连接点，欧姆加热与电流平方成比例地在熔丝部分发生。 增加电压以在最导电的可熔连接件（具有最低电阻的熔断管）中发生足够的欧姆加热，使得该可熔接头中的保险丝部分熔断。 因为可熔连接件与导电条平行连接，所以多个可熔连接件的等效电阻增加，并且电流流动减小，使得在所选择的电压电平下不再熔合熔丝部分。 此后，可以增加电压电平以熔断剩余的未融合的最导电的可熔断链。 保险丝阵列可以作为电阻器被并入到电路中，该电阻器可以被调谐到电路要求或作为MEMS器件中的物理结构，其中熔丝阵列可被调谐以改变MEMS器件的物理特性。

公开(公告)号：US06275325B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09545558

申请日：2000-04-07

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G02B2600

CPC classification number: B81B3/0024 ,  B81B2201/031 ,  G02B26/0816 ,  H01H2061/008

Abstract: A microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) actuator having coupled members that undergo different amounts of thermal expansion is disclosed for moving micromechanical objects, such as a mirror, toward and away from a surface or a planar substrate. The actuator members are a first elongate member and a second elongate member that are coupled together at their respective distal ends. At their respective proximal ends, the members are mounted onto discrete electrical paths formed on the substrate. Thus, current applied to one electrical pathway is conducted along the first member to the second member, and to the other electrical path. The first member includes a metal conductor that provides a reduced resistivity for electrical current. Thus, when current is applied to the actuator, the second member generates more thermal energy due to its increased resistance and thereby thermally expands a greater amount than the first member. By thermally expanding the second member more than the first member, the distal ends of the first and second members are constrained to move away from the substrate. This movement is used to move a mirror out of the plane of the planar substrate. To accommodate the changing distance and angles between the actuator and the mirror, a sliding hinge is located between the actuator and the mirror.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种微电机械系统（MEMS）致动器，其具有经历不同量的热膨胀的耦合构件，用于将诸如反射镜的微机械物体朝向和远离表面或平面基板移动。 致动器构件是在其各自的远端处联接在一起的第一细长构件和第二细长构件。 在其各自的近端处，构件被安装到形成在基板上的分立的电路径上。 因此，施加到一个电气路径的电流沿着第一构件传导到第二构件和另一个电路径。 第一构件包括提供电流降低的电阻率的金属导体。 因此，当电流施加到致动器时，第二部件由于其增加的电阻而产生更多的热能，因此比第一部件热膨胀更大的量。 通过使第二构件比第一构件多的热膨胀，第一构件和第二构件的远端被限制为远离衬底移动。 该运动用于将镜子移出平面基板的平面。 为了适应致动器和反射镜之间变化的距离和角度，滑动铰链位于致动器和反射镜之间。

公开(公告)号：US4873585A

公开(公告)日：1989-10-10

申请号：US120917

申请日：1987-11-13

Applicant: Keith A. Blanton ,  William M. Finlay ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  John E. Tumblin

Inventor： Keith A. Blanton ,  William M. Finlay ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  John E. Tumblin

IPC: A63F13/10 ,  G09B9/30 ,  H04N5/262

CPC classification number: A63F13/52 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/47 ,  A63F13/803 ,  G09B9/301 ,  H04N5/262 ,  A63F2300/63 ,  A63F2300/632

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simulating movement within a multi-dimensional space by selecting and reproducing a particular one of a plurality of selectable sequences of video images subsequent to a given sequence of video images. The apparatus comprises an interactive random access video disc system for storing the sequences of video images. Video image windowing means provides as a video output only a predetermined "window" portion of each retrieved video image. The window portion of an ending image of a given retrieved sequence substantially duplicates the window portion of a starting image of a retrieved sequence reproduced immediately subsequent to the given sequence, thereby providing a relatively imperceptible transition between sequences. A method for numbering frames on the video disc ensures that a jump between images in any sequence or to an image in a subsequent sequence can be accomplished within a predetermined number of tracks and within a predetermined time, in order to prevent pauses or blankings of the output video images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在给定的视频图像序列之后选择和再现多个可选择的视频图像序列中的特定一个来模拟多维空间内的移动的方法和装置。 该装置包括用于存储视频图像序列的交互式随机存取视频盘系统。 视频图像加窗装置仅提供每个检索的视频图像的预定“窗口”部分的视频输出。 给定检索到的序列的结束图像的窗口部分基本上复制紧接在给定序列之后再现的检索到的序列的起始图像的窗口部分，从而提供序列之间相对不可察觉的转换。 用于在视频光盘上对帧进行编号的方法确保了可以在预定数量的轨道内并且在预定时间内以任何顺序的图像或后续序列中的图像之间的跳转来实现，以便防止暂停或下降 输出视频图像。

公开(公告)号：US4752836A

公开(公告)日：1988-06-21

申请号：US648725

申请日：1984-09-07

Applicant: Keith A. Blanton ,  William M. Finlay ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  John E. Tumblin

Inventor： Keith A. Blanton ,  William M. Finlay ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  John E. Tumblin

IPC: A63F13/10 ,  G09B9/30 ,  H04N5/262 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/93

CPC classification number: A63F13/47 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/44 ,  A63F13/52 ,  G09B9/301 ,  H04N5/262 ,  A63F13/803 ,  A63F2300/63 ,  A63F2300/632 ,  Y10S345/96

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simulating movement within a multi-dimensional space by selecting and reproducing a particular one of a plurality of selectable sequences of video images subsequent to a given sequence of video images. The apparatus comprises an interactive random access video disc system for storing the sequences of video images. Video image windowing means provides as a video output only a predetermined "window" portion of each retrieved video image. The window portion of an ending image of a given retrieved sequence substantially duplicates the window portion of a starting image of a retrieved sequence reproduced immediately subsequent to the given sequence, thereby providing a relatively imperceptible transition between sequences. A method for numbering frames on the video disc ensures that a jump between images in any sequence or to an image in a subsequent sequence can be accomplished within a predetermined number of tracks and within a predetermined time, in order to prevent pauses or blankings of the output video images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在给定的视频图像序列之后选择和再现多个可选择的视频图像序列中的特定一个来模拟多维空间内的移动的方法和装置。 该装置包括用于存储视频图像序列的交互式随机存取视频盘系统。 视频图像加窗装置仅提供每个检索的视频图像的预定“窗口”部分的视频输出。 给定检索到的序列的结束图像的窗口部分基本上复制紧接在给定序列之后再现的检索到的序列的起始图像的窗口部分，从而提供序列之间相对不可察觉的转换。 用于在视频光盘上对帧进行编号的方法确保了可以在预定数量的轨道内并且在预定时间内以任何顺序的图像或后续序列中的图像之间的跳转来实现，以便防止暂停或下降 输出视频图像。

公开(公告)号：US09396669B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US12139960

申请日：2008-06-16

Applicant: Chris Demetrios Karkanias ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  James R. Hamilton ,  Oren Rosenbloom ,  Hubert Van Hoof

Inventor： Chris Demetrios Karkanias ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  James R. Hamilton ,  Oren Rosenbloom ,  Hubert Van Hoof

IPC: G09B23/28 ,  G06T19/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G09B23/30 ,  G09B23/32 ,  G09B23/34 ,  G09B5/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G09B5/14 ,  G09B9/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T15/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/34

CPC classification number: G09B23/28 ,  A61B1/0005 ,  A61B1/00183 ,  A61B1/00193 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/3132 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/061 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B34/77 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00128 ,  A61B2017/00707 ,  A61B2017/3405 ,  A61B2034/107 ,  A61B2034/2055 ,  A61B2034/2059 ,  A61B2034/2065 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/365 ,  A61B2090/3983 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/10068 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06T2207/30241 ,  G06T2210/41 ,  G09B5/00 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G09B5/14 ,  G09B9/00 ,  G09B23/285 ,  G09B23/30 ,  G09B23/32 ,  G09B23/34 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: A system for generating surgical procedure training media draws upon the realistic data of an actual surgical procedure for realistic training without the risks. A 3D capturing component records three-dimensional model plus imaging data over time of a portion of a patient's body undergoing a surgical procedure. A spatial detection system detects an orientation of a surgical instrument relative to the patient's body during the surgical procedure. A modeling component creates a four-dimensional model (3D model+time) of the portion of the patient's body. Animation such as contingent events, trainee prompts, a virtual surgical instrument, etc., can be added to the model to expand upon the training potential. A user interface processes and edits training media for playback of the four-dimensional model including defining triggers responsive to a trainee simulated surgical inputs to pace sequencing of playback. An interactive player responds to pacing the playback of the editing training media or to a spatially detected simulated surgical instrument held by the student for direct tissue interaction.

Abstract translation: 用于产生外科手术训练媒介的系统利用实际的外科手术的实际数据来实现现实的训练而没有风险。 3D捕获部件记录经过外科手术的患者身体的一部分的三维模型加上成像数据。 在外科手术过程中，空间检测系统检测手术器械相对于患者身体的取向。 建模组件创建了患者身体部分的四维模型（3D模型+时间）。 可以在模型中添加诸如偶然事件，实习生提示，虚拟手术器械等的动画，以扩大培训潜力。 用户界面处理和编辑用于四维模型的回放的训练媒体，包括响应于训练者模拟的外科输入来定义触发以重新播放顺序。 交互式播放器响应于编辑训练媒体的播放或由学生持有的用于直接组织交互的空间检测的模拟手术器械的播放。

公开(公告)号：US09055607B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US12323570

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Yuan Kong ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Behrooz Chitsaz ,  David W. Williams ,  Silviu-Petru Cucerzan ,  Zicheng Liu

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Yuan Kong ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Behrooz Chitsaz ,  David W. Williams ,  Silviu-Petru Cucerzan ,  Zicheng Liu

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04W92/02 ,  H04W92/10

CPC classification number: H04W88/06 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/58 ,  H04W8/245 ,  H04W92/02 ,  H04W92/10

Abstract: Multi-modal, multi-lingual devices can be employed to consolidate numerous items including, but not limited to, keys, remote controls, image capture devices, audio recorders, cellular telephone functionalities, location/direction detectors, health monitors, calendars, gaming devices, smart home inputs, pens, optical pointing devices or the like. For example, a corner of a cellular telephone can be used as an electronic pen. Moreover, the device can be used to snap multiple pictures stitching them together to create a panoramic image. A device can automate ignition of an automobile, initiate appliances, etc. based upon relative distance. The device can provide for near to eye capabilities for enhanced image viewing. Multiple cameras/sensors can be provided on a single device to provide for stereoscopic capabilities. The device can also provide assistance to blind, privacy, etc. by consolidating services.

Abstract translation: 可以使用多模式，多语言设备来整合许多项目，包括但不限于键，遥控器，图像捕获设备，音频记录器，蜂窝电话功能，位置/方向检测器，健康监视器，日历，游戏设备 智能家庭输入，笔，光学指向装置等。 例如，蜂窝电话的角落可以用作电子笔。 此外，该设备可以用于将多个图片拼接在一起以创建全景图像。 设备可以基于相对距离自动点火汽车，起动电器等。 该设备可以提供近眼睛的功能，以增强图像观看效果。 可以在单个设备上提供多个摄像机/传感器以提供立体能力。 该设备还可以通过整合服务来提供盲人，隐私等方面的帮助。

公开(公告)号：US09030532B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US10922769

申请日：2004-08-19

Applicant: Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Sing Bing Kang

Inventor： Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Sing Bing Kang

IPC: H04N13/04

CPC classification number: H04N13/376 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/371 ,  H04N13/378 ,  H04N13/38 ,  H04N13/383

Abstract: Stereoscopic image display is described. In an embodiment, a location of the eye pupils of a viewer is determined and tracked. An image is displayed within a first focus for viewing with the left eye of the viewer, and the image is displayed within a second focus for viewing with the right eye of the viewer. A positional change of the eye pupils is tracked and a sequential image that corresponds to the positional change of the eye pupils is generated for stereoscopic viewing. In another embodiment, an image is displayed for stereoscopic viewing and a head position of a viewer relative to a center of the displayed image is determined. A positional change of the viewer's head is tracked, and a sequential image that corresponds to the positional change of the viewer's head is generated for stereoscopic viewing.

Abstract translation: 描述立体图像显示。 在一个实施例中，确定并跟踪观看者的眼睛瞳孔的位置。 在第一焦点内显示图像以用观看者的左眼观看，并且在第二焦点内显示图像以用观看者的右眼观看。 跟踪眼睛瞳孔的位置变化，并且生成对应于眼睛瞳孔的位置变化的顺序图像用于立体观看。 在另一个实施例中，显示用于立体观看的图像，并且确定观看者相对于所显示图像的中心的头部位置。 跟踪观众头部的位置变化，生成与观众头部的位置变化相对应的顺序图像，用于立体观看。

公开(公告)号：US08063882B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12396014

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Richard S. Szeliski ,  Matthew J. Conway ,  Erik J. Hanson

Inventor： Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Richard S. Szeliski ,  Matthew J. Conway ,  Erik J. Hanson

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0395

Abstract: A computer input device and computer system are provided that determine if the input device is at an edge of a pattern on a working surface based on an image of the working surface captured by the input device. An audio control message is generated based on the input device being positioned on the edge of the pattern and the audio control message is used to cause a speaker to generate an audio signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机输入设备和计算机系统，其基于由输入设备捕获的工作表面的图像来确定输入设备是否处于工作表面上的图案的边缘。 基于位于图案边缘上的输入设备产生音频控制消息，并且音频控制消息用于使扬声器产生音频信号。

公开(公告)号：US07900837B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11685920

申请日：2007-03-14

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Yuqun Chen ,  Behrooz Chitsaz

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Yuqun Chen ,  Behrooz Chitsaz

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G07D7/2033 ,  G06K19/086 ,  G07D7/0043 ,  G07D7/12

Abstract: Techniques for authenticating certificates of authenticity (COAs) are discussed. The techniques provide for a simplified authentication system that is easily utilized in a field setting. In described embodiments, COAs are attached to or otherwise associated with goods to be authenticated. The COAs incorporate random or pseudo-random arrangements of optically sensitive fibers to create unique identifiers. A COA reader device optically scans each COA and characterizes the COA according to its unique arrangement of optical activity. A COA reader device may also scan data (e.g., a barcode) that is associated with the COA. The data contains information about the COA to further strengthen the COA authentication process. Based on the scan, the goods associated with the COAs can be verified as genuine (i.e., not pirated).

Abstract translation: 讨论了认证证书（COA）的技术。 这些技术提供了在现场设置中容易使用的简化认证系统。 在所描述的实施例中，COA附加到或将与待认证的商品相关联。 COAs包含光敏纤维的随机或伪随机布置，以创建唯一的标识符。 COA读取器设备根据其独特的光学活动排列光学扫描每个COA并表征COA。 COA读取器设备还可以扫描与COA相关联的数据（例如，条形码）。 数据包含有关COA的信息，以进一步加强COA认证流程。 基于扫描，与COA相关联的商品可以被证实为真实的（即，不是盗版的）。

公开(公告)号：US20110025601A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12904820

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845

Abstract: Virtual controllers for visual displays are described. In one implementation, a camera captures an image of hands against a background. The image is segmented into hand areas and background areas. Various hand and finger gestures isolate parts of the background into independent areas, which are then assigned control parameters for manipulating the visual display. Multiple control parameters can be associated with attributes of multiple independent areas formed by two hands, for advanced control including simultaneous functions of clicking, selecting, executing, horizontal movement, vertical movement, scrolling, dragging, rotational movement, zooming, maximizing, minimizing, executing file functions, and executing menu choices.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于视觉显示的虚拟控制器。 在一个实现中，相机在背景上拍摄手的图像。 图像被分割为手区域和背景区域。 各种手指和手指手势将背景的一部分隔离成独立的区域，然后分配控制参数以操纵视觉显示。 多个控制参数可以与由双手形成的多个独立区域的属性相关联，用于高级控制，包括点击，选择，执行，水平移动，垂直移动，滚动，拖动，旋转移动，缩放，最大化，最小化，执行的同时功能 文件功能和执行菜单选项。