公开(公告)号：US20030150975A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10285106

申请日：2002-10-31

Inventor： Phil Shapiro

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: H04B10/07 ,  H04B10/07955

Abstract: A fiber optic transceiver or receiver having circuitry for detecting signal strength of a photo-diode therein is disclosed. In one embodiment, the photo-current generated by the photo-diode is provided to a pre-amplifier circuit. The pre-amplifier circuit generates differential signals including a positive differential signal and a negative differential signal whose difference is representative of the detected photo-current. The fiber optic receiver further includes a post-amplifier circuit that is coupled to the pre-amplifier circuit to receive the differential signals. In one embodiment, the post-amplifier circuit includes circuitry to accurately derive a signal strength of the photo-current from the differential signals.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有用于检测其中的光电二极管的信号强度的电路的光纤收发器或接收器。 在一个实施例中，由光电二极管产生的光电流被提供给前置放大器电路。 前置放大器电路产生包括正差动信号和差分信号的差分信号，该差分信号的差代表检测到的光电流。 光纤接收器还包括一个后置放大器电路，其被连接到前置放大器电路以接收差分信号。 在一个实施例中，后置放大器电路包括从差分信号精确地导出光电流的信号强度的电路。

公开(公告)号：US20030146374A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10275893

申请日：2002-11-12

Inventor： Philippe Bois ,  Eric Costard ,  Marcel Francis Audier ,  Eric Herniou

IPC: G02F001/01 ,  H01J040/14

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  H01L27/1446 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/035236

Abstract: This optical polarimetric detector comprises: a first active detector element having a photoconductor (1) with which a first diffraction grating (3) is associated allowing incident light from a first specific polarization direction to be coupled in the first detector element and allowing the latter to detect the light having this first polarization direction; a second active detector element having a photoconductor (1null) with which a second diffraction grating (3null) is associated allowing incident light from a second polarization direction to be coupled in the second detector element and allowing the latter to detect the light having this second polarization direction. Furthermore, a detector (2) is provided making it possible to eliminate the background noise detected by previous detectors.

Abstract translation: 该光学偏振检测器包括：具有光电导体（1）的第一有源检测器元件，第一衍射光栅（3）与第一衍射光栅（3）相关联，允许来自第一特定偏振方向的入射光耦合在第一检测器元件中， 检测具有该第一偏振方向的光; 具有光电导体（1'）的第二有源检测器元件，第二衍射光栅（3'）与第二衍射光栅（3'）相关联，允许来自第二偏振方向的入射光耦合在第二检测器元件中，并允许第二衍射光栅检测具有该 第二偏振方向。 此外，提供检测器（2），使得可以消除由先前检测器检测到的背景噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20030136900A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-24

申请号：US10356532

申请日：2003-02-03

Inventor： Motti Shechter ,  Stephen P. Rosa

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: F41J5/02 ,  F41A33/02 ,  F41G3/2655

Abstract: A firearm training system includes a training firearm (40) which includes a laser transmitter module (22) that emits a laser signal along a longitudinal centerline of the barrel (10) of the firearm in response to a mechanical wave generated from pulling the trigger of the firearm. A laser-detecting target (42) includes a planar array of laser light detectors capable of detecting the exact location that the laser signal hits the target. The laser signal transmitted by the training firearm (40) is preferably a modulated laser pulse that the target (42) can easily discriminate from noise and interference. The target is connected to a computer (44) which reports laser hit information and keeps track of a sequence of laser hits fired by a competitor or trainee. Computer (44) can be linked via a communications network to similar firearm training systems to enable competition between shooters at different geographic locations.

公开(公告)号：US20030136897A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-24

申请号：US10050549

申请日：2002-01-18

Inventor： Boris Rabkin

IPC: H01J040/14 ,  G06M007/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/182

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensor-based interface with feedback are provided for user input to programmable electrical systems, the sensor having a long life and high reliability and being activated by a user action, where the sensor is, for example, a photoelectric sensor, magnetic sensor, Hall effect based sensor, sensor based on capacitance change, proximity sensor, and a resistance sensor. Inputs are made in a predetermined sequence of preset nulltime windowsnull by having a user, while in close proximity to the sensor, provide power to the electrical system to initiate a programming sequence and then activate the sensor one or more times in order to set the preprogrammed sequence of variable control values. Feedback of each activation as it is sensed by the sensor is provided immediately to the user, for example by a light emitting diode (LED) and default values result from lack of input.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有反馈的基于传感器的接口的装置和方法，用于向可编程电气系统的用户输入，该传感器具有长的寿命和高可靠性，并且由用户动作激活，其中传感器是例如光电传感器， 磁传感器，基于霍尔效应的传感器，基于电容变化的传感器，接近传感器和电阻传感器。 通过使用户在预定的“时间窗口”的预定顺序中进行输入，而在靠近传感器的同时向电气系统提供电力以启动编程序列，然后激活传感器一次或多次以设置 可变控制值的预编程序列。由传感器感测到的每个激活的反馈被立即提供给用户，例如通过发光二极管（LED），并且由于缺少输入而导致默认值。

公开(公告)号：US20030132370A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：US10333846

申请日：2003-01-24

Inventor： Suenori Kimura ,  Masami Furuhashi ,  Tomohiro Ishizu ,  Masuo Ito

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: H01J43/18

Abstract: A photomultiplier excellent in vibration resistance and improved in pulse linearity characteristic and time-response. The fourth, and sixth to ninth dynodes (Dy4, Dy6 to Dy9) have a similar shape to that of the second dynode (Dy2). The third and fifth dynodes (dy3, Dy5) are smaller than the dynode (Dy2). The first to tenth dynodes (Dy1 to Dy10) are so arranged that the dynode inner space path defined between opposed dynodes is perpendicular to the tube axis (X). The anode (A) is a mesh anode (A), and is opposed to the dynode (Dy2) with respect to the tube axis (X).

Abstract translation: 光电倍增器具有优异的抗振性和脉冲线性特性和时间响应性。 第四和第六至第九倍增电极（Dy4，Dy6至Dy9）具有与第二倍增电极（Dy2）相似的形状。 第三和第五倍增电极（dy3，Dy5）小于倍增极（Dy2）。 第一至第十倍增电极（Dy1至Dy10）被布置成使得在相对的倍增极之间限定的倍增极内部空间路径垂直于管轴（X）。 阳极（A）是网状阳极（A），并且相对于管轴线（X）与倍增极（Dy2）相对。

公开(公告)号：US20030102426A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：US10094635

申请日：2002-03-12

Applicant: 3DConnexion GmbH

Inventor： Bernd Gombert

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: G01L5/223 ,  G01L5/166

Abstract: An optoelectronic arrangement for the detection of relative movements or relative positions of two objects, which comprises at least three light emitting means as optoelectronic elements, with the light emitting means being arranged on a closed, imaginary first surface which is plane or convex in each site in such a manner that their respective emission means face towards a first inner space which is defined by the first surface. Further, a force and/or moment sensor provided with this arrangement with a first board and a second board, with the first board and the second board being elastically connected with each other and movable relative to one another. Finally, a personal computer keyboard which is provided with such a force and/or moment sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测两个物体的相对运动或相对位置的光电装置，其包括至少三个作为光电子元件的发光装置，其中发光装置布置在每个位置上是平面或凸起的闭合的虚构的第一表面 以这样的方式使得它们各自的发射装置面向由第一表面限定的第一内部空间。 此外，具有这种布置的力和/或力矩传感器具有第一板和第二板，其中第一板和第二板彼此弹性连接并且可相对于彼此移动。 最后，设置有这样的力和/或力矩传感器的个人计算机键盘。

公开(公告)号：US20030080284A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：US10281121

申请日：2002-10-28

Inventor： Toru Wake ,  Daisuke Hayakawa

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: G01V8/20

Abstract: Detection of interfering light is performed based on an interfering light detection timing signal Si set immediately before a blockage detection timing signal Sr. If interfering light is detected consecutively with respect to the same optical axis according to interfering light detection timing, the length of blank period tb is reduced to shift the positions of pulses of the blockage detection timing signal, thereby avoiding overlap between these pulses and pulses of interfering light on the time axis. In this manner, mutual interference between multiple-axis photoelectric sensors can be prevented without providing sync line wiring between the photoelectric sensors.

Abstract translation: 基于在阻塞检测定时信号Sr之前设置的干扰光检测定时信号Si来执行干扰光的检测。如果根据干涉光检测定时相对于相同的光轴连续检测到干涉光，则空白周期的长度 tb减小以阻止堵塞检测定时信号的脉冲位置，从而避免这些脉冲与时间轴上干扰光的脉冲之间的重叠。 以这种方式，可以防止多轴光电传感器之间的相互干扰，而不需要在光电传感器之间提供同步线布线。

公开(公告)号：US20030071199A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10260764

申请日：2002-09-27

Inventor： Stefan Esping ,  Peter Gustafsson ,  Dan Hovang ,  Mats Elfving ,  Noroz Akhlagi

IPC: G06M007/00 ,  H01J040/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/19602 ,  G08B13/19615 ,  G08B13/19652 ,  G08B13/1968

Abstract: A method and system for installation of a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit comprises a photosensitive sensor for recording images of a monitored location. The system further comprises a light emitting element. The monitoring unit is arranged to detect the position of the light emitting element in a recorded image and by means of said position specify a sub-location within the monitored location.

Abstract translation: 一种用于安装监控单元的方法和系统。 监视单元包括用于记录监视位置的图像的光敏传感器。 该系统还包括发光元件。 监视单元被布置成检测记录图像中的发光元件的位置，并且借助于所述位置指定监视位置内的子位置。

公开(公告)号：US20030066955A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-10

申请号：US09974062

申请日：2001-10-09

Inventor： Michael P. Schaub ,  Henry J. Kreis

IPC: H01J005/02 ,  H01J040/14

CPC classification number: H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14683 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An integrated circuit package including an optical sensor array is provided with a transparent window comprising a thermoset plastic, such as an epoxy transfer clear molding compound, that is resistant to the elevated temperatures found in semiconductor processing and is configured as a lens, to improve the image quality of the image incident on the sensor. As an example, a field flattener lens is incorporated into the window to form an integral element that also acts as an hermetic seal. Thus, the field flattener is made integral with the sensor. The thermoset lens provides two functions: (1) it improves the image quality; and (2) it protects the sensor from damage and contamination. This protection is normally provided by a glass window on the sensor, but is no longer necessary by virtue of the present invention.

Abstract translation: 包括光学传感器阵列的集成电路封装设置有透明窗，其包括热固性塑料，例如环氧树脂转印透明模塑料，其耐受半导体加工中发现的升高的温度并且被配置为透镜，以改善 图像入射到传感器上的图像质量。 作为示例，将场平坦度透镜结合到窗口中以形成也用作气密密封的整体元件。 因此，场平坦钳与传感器成一体。 热固性透镜提供两个功能：（1）提高图像质量; 和（2）它保护传感器免受损坏和污染。 该保护通常由传感器上的玻璃窗提供，但由于本发明不再需要。

公开(公告)号：US20030042406A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：US10236490

申请日：2002-09-05

Inventor： Edoardo Charbon

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/374 ,  G01J1/46 ,  H04N5/357

Abstract: An approach is provided for detecting EM waves using a photodetector coupled to an amplifier stage. The amplifier stage uses capacitive feedback to reduce or cancel intrinsic capacitance of the photodetector. A variety of capacitance structures may be used to provide the capacitive feedback such as shielded capacitors and capacitor arrays. The amplifier stage may be either single-ended or fully differential, depending upon the requirements of a particular application. Noise cancellation circuitry may also be included to reduce noise and offset sources present in the amplifier stage. The approach is applicable to a variety of contexts and applications. Example applications include, without limitation, detection of both brightness and Time of Flight (TOF) in 3D sensing applications. The approach may also be used to detect EM wave intensity in 2D sensing systems and, in general, for any application requiring simultaneously high speed and high sensitivity EM detection.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用耦合到放大器级的光电探测器来检测EM波的方法。 放大器级使用电容反馈来减少或消除光电探测器的本征电容。 可以使用各种电容结构来提供诸如屏蔽电容器和电容器阵列的电容反馈。 放大器级可以是单端还是全差分，这取决于具体应用的要求。 还可以包括噪声消除电路以减少存在于放大器级中的噪声和偏移源。 该方法适用于各种上下文和应用。 示例应用包括但不限于在3D感测应用中检测亮度和飞行时间（TOF）。 该方法还可以用于检测2D感测系统中的EM波强度，并且通常用于需要同时高速和高灵敏度EM检测的任何应用。