公开(公告)号：US06583399B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09721463

申请日：2000-11-22

Applicant: Guido Hunziker ,  Paul M. Bridger ,  Ming Cai ,  Kerry J. Vahala

Inventor： Guido Hunziker ,  Paul M. Bridger ,  Ming Cai ,  Kerry J. Vahala

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: G01N21/7746

Abstract: An optically based resonating sensor useful for detecting and discriminating specified substances present in the environment is provided. The resonating sensor comprises a light source and a coupler adapted to allow light to pass from the light source to a resonator wherein the light is stored for a specified period of time. The resonator is coupled to the coupler such that some portion of the light passing through the coupler enters the resonator and some portion of the light resonating within the resonator exits the resonator to the coupler. The outer surface of the resonator is modified such that the interaction of the modified outer surface of the resonator with a specified substance in the environment alters some characteristic of the light flowing through the sensor system. A detector is arranged to observe and detect the interactions between the modified outer surface and the light flowing through the system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测和区分存在于环境中的特定物质的光学基础谐振传感器。 谐振传感器包括光源和适于允许光从光源传递到谐振器的耦合器，其中光存储指定的时间段。 谐振器耦合到耦合器，使得通过耦合器的光的一些部分进入谐振器，并且在谐振器内谐振的一部分光从谐振器中退出到耦合器。 谐振器的外表面被修改为使得谐振器的改进的外表面与环境中的特定物质的相互作用改变了流过传感器系统的光的一些特性。 检测器被布置成观察和检测改进的外表面和流过系统的光之间的相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US06580064B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US06132466

申请日：1980-03-25

Applicant: Markam F. Stenger ,  Alan D. Woodson

Inventor： Markam F. Stenger ,  Alan D. Woodson

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: G01S3/788

Abstract: A background rejection circuit uses the harmonic content of an angularly narrow target to produce a signal. The signal is used to modulate an externally derived audio signal to produce a target indication signal free of background noise.

Abstract translation: 背景抑制电路使用角狭窄目标的谐波含量产生信号。 该信号用于调制外部导出的音频信号以产生没有背景噪声的目标指示信号。

公开(公告)号：US06576885B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09927382

申请日：2001-08-13

Applicant: Yuan-Jui Fang

Inventor： Yuan-Jui Fang

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H03K17/04123 ,  H03K17/785

Abstract: A charging/discharging circuit comprises a PNP transistor controlled by a diode, an NPN transistor arranged on a discharging path and controlled by at least one photodiode, and a capacitor arranged between a photodiode and the NPN transistor. During charging stage, a charging current flows through the diode to produce a voltage drop, which cuts off the transistors to prevent leakage current. The photodiode generates a photo current such that the capacitor presents a negative voltage on one contact thereof, which facilitates the discharging process.

Abstract translation: 充电/放电电路包括由二极管控制的PNP晶体管，布置在放电路径上并由至少一个光电二极管控制的NPN晶体管，以及布置在光电二极管和NPN晶体管之间的电容器。 在充电阶段，充电电流流过二极管以产生电压降，从而切断晶体管以防止漏电流。 光电二极管产生光电流，使得电容器在其一个触点上呈现负电压，这​​有利于放电过程。

公开(公告)号：US06570148B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09864306

申请日：2001-05-25

Applicant: Yoshihiro Matsumoto ,  Takashi Kuriyama ,  Yoshinori Honma ,  Masashi Tachigori

Inventor： Yoshihiro Matsumoto ,  Takashi Kuriyama ,  Yoshinori Honma ,  Masashi Tachigori

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H04B10/697

Abstract: A photo receiver branches a data signal obtained by photoelectric conversion and supplies the signal to a signal cutoff detector. Depending on the degree of an autocorrelation of a data signal obtained by an autocorrelation detector, the signal cutoff detector detects abnormality/normality. Depending on a level of a control signal to a VCO contained in a frequency phase-locked loop for use in clock generation, an out-of-synchronization detector makes determination of abnormality/normality. Outputs of both the detectors are ORed at an alarm processor and when at least one of the detectors detects abnormality, the detector generates an alarm.

Abstract translation: 光接收器分支通过光电转换获得的数据信号，并将信号提供给信号截止检测器。 根据由自相关检测器获得的数据信号的自相关程度，信号截止检测器检测异常/正常。 取决于包含在用于时钟产生的频率锁相环中的VCO的控制信号的电平，失步检测器确定异常/正常。 两个检测器的输出在报警处理器处进行或运算，并且当至少一个检测器检测到异常时，检测器产生报警。

公开(公告)号：US06566644B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09465241

申请日：1999-12-15

Applicant: James D. Pruet ,  Kerry A. Wilson

Inventor： James D. Pruet ,  Kerry A. Wilson

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: B07C5/12 ,  B07C5/10 ,  G02B6/3574 ,  G02B6/3598 ,  G02B6/3616

Abstract: An optical fiber sorter system (10) includes a measurement system (14) operable to determine a measurement characteristic of an optical fiber. The system (10) also includes a guide system (12) operable to direct the optical fiber to a measurement position (54) relative to the measurement system (14). The system also includes a collection system (16) disposed adjacent an outlet (126) of the guide system (12). The collection system (16) includes a plurality of receivers (24) for receiving the optical fibers from the guide system (12). The system further includes a controller (18) operable to automatically position a particular receiver (24) of the collection system (16) adjacent the outlet (126) of the guide system (12) corresponding to the measurement characteristic of the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 光纤分拣机系统（10）包括可操作以确定光纤的测量特性的测量系统（14）。 系统（10）还包括可操作以将光纤相对于测量系统（14）引导到测量位置（54）的引导系统（12）。 该系统还包括邻近引导系统（12）的出口（126）设置的收集系统（16）。 收集系统（16）包括用于从引导系统（12）接收光纤的多个接收器（24）。 该系统还包括控制器（18），其可操作以相应于光纤的测量特性自动定位与导向系统（12）的出口（126）相邻的收集系统（16）的特定接收器（24）。

公开(公告)号：US06552332B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09746761

申请日：2000-12-21

Applicant: Yasushi Kusaka ,  Satoshi Nakamura ,  So Yano

Inventor： Yasushi Kusaka ,  Satoshi Nakamura ,  So Yano

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H04N5/3655 ,  H04N1/401 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: In an image-sensing apparatus, shading data obtained when a sensor 1 is irradiated with uniform light is compressed by a COM 6 and is then stored in a memory 3. During image sensing, the data stored in the memory 3 is decompressed back into the shading data by an EXP 7. By a COR 4, this shading data is subtracted from the image data obtained from the sensor 1, and thereby the unevenness in the outputs from the individual pixels of the sensor 1 is corrected.

Abstract translation: 在图像感测装置中，通过COM6对传感器1进行照射时获得的阴影数据进行压缩，然后被存储在存储器3中。在图像感测期间，存储在存储器3中的数据被解压缩到 通过COR7对阴影数据进行阴影处理。通过COR4，从从传感器1获得的图像数据中减去该阴影数据，校正来自传感器1的各个像素的输出的不均匀性。

公开(公告)号：US06552328B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09510357

申请日：2000-02-22

Applicant: Andrew A. Berlin ,  Elmer S. Hung

Inventor： Andrew A. Berlin ,  Elmer S. Hung

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H01S5/183 ,  G02B26/001 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/14

Abstract: A microsensor including a VCSEL for use in a MEMS. By coupling the top mirror of the VCSEL to the micromechanical structure, either directly or indirectly, the motion of the micromechanical structure in response to a physical phenomenon can directly modulate the wavelength of the light emitted from the VCSEL. Also, a method for sensing and transmitting information about the configuration or motion of a mechanical structure. The method includes coupling the top mirror of a VCSEL to the mechanical structure that directly encodes information about the motion into the frequency of light emitted by the VCSEL.

Abstract translation: 包括用于MEMS的VCSEL的微传感器。 通过将VCSEL的上反射镜直接或间接地耦合到微机械结构，响应于物理现象的微机械结构的运动可以直接调制从VCSEL发射的光的波长。 而且，一种用于感测和传送关于机械结构的构造或运动的信息的方法。 该方法包括将VCSEL的上反射镜耦合到直接将关于运动的信息编码成由VCSEL发射的光的频率的机械结构。

公开(公告)号：US06552324B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09215809

申请日：1998-12-18

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Paul A. Hosier ,  Scott L. Tewinkle

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Paul A. Hosier ,  Scott L. Tewinkle

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H03F3/4521 ,  H03F3/082

Abstract: A CMOS-based voltage signal amplifier is particularly useful for amplifying signals from a single photodiode, or a small set of photodiodes, within a large photosensitive imaging device. When the imaging device reads out image signals from a large number of photodiodes, each amplifier is selected for operation only within a very brief time window when the particular photodiode associated therewith is reading out. The amplifier of the present design is suitable for rapid power-up and power-down when it is selected and deselected.

Abstract translation: 基于CMOS的电压信号放大器特别适用于在大型光敏成像器件内放大来自单个光电二极管或一小组光电二极管的信号。 当成像设备从大量光电二极管读出图像信号时，每个放大器仅在与其相关联的特定光电二极管读取时才在非常短的时间窗口内进行操作。 本设计的放大器适用于选择和取消选择时的快速上电和掉电。

公开(公告)号：USRE38036E1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09663782

申请日：2000-09-15

Applicant: Rodney H. Neumann

Inventor： Rodney H. Neumann

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23196 ,  G05B2219/25278 ,  G05B2219/37117 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A device controller synchronizes a counter to the detection of sunrise or sunset by photoelectrically sensing daylight, thereby establishing an approximate time reference for scheduling the timing of device activations to occur at any time of day or night. An uncalibrated method of measuring sunlight yields more reliable scheduling, relative to sunrise and sunset events. The integral approximate time reference is kept synchronized, even if occasional faults in detection of sunrise or sunset occur. The rules employed to establish and maintain synchronization, and the dynamically variable rules of evaluating changes in light intensity, contribute to the reliable performance of the controller apparatus. Inherently self-adapting and automatic, a potentiometer for setting a time parameter input and a push-button for setting a time parameter input are combined in the apparatus in such a way to yield further utility without complicating the programmability. Additionally, for animal feeder applications, a test mode utilizes a modulates activation of the feed motor to produce audible warning of imminent motor activation.

Abstract translation: 设备控制器通过光电感测日光将计数器与日出或日落的检测同步，从而建立大约时间参考，以调度在白天或晚上的任何时间发生设备激活的时间。 相对于日出和日落事件，未校准的阳光测量方法产生更可靠的调度。 积分近似时间参考保持同步，即使发生日出或日落的偶发故障也是如此。 用于建立和维持同步的规则以及评估光强变化的动态可变规则有助于控制器设备的可靠性能。 固有的自适应和自动化，用于设置时间参数输入的电位器和用于设置时间参数输入的按钮组合在设备中，以便产生更多的实用性，而不会使可编程性复杂化。 另外，对于动物饲养应用，测试模式利用 a调制

公开(公告)号：US06531692B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09273899

申请日：1999-03-22

Applicant: Manolito E. Adan ,  Mark W. Casebolt ,  Erik G. von Fuchs ,  Suresh Venkat

Inventor： Manolito E. Adan ,  Mark W. Casebolt ,  Erik G. von Fuchs ,  Suresh Venkat

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317

Abstract: An emitter lens is provided between the radiation source and the work surface to be illuminated. The emitter lens collects radiation and reshapes the illumination pattern to increase intensity and uniformity. The radiation source and emitter lens have associated housings which act to properly orient and align the emitter lens and radiation source. The emitter lens also acts to space the radiation source from an aperture in a housing of the computer input device to provide protection against damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD). An imaging lens is provided between the work surface and the image sensor to focus light reflected from the work surface onto the image sensor. An imaging lens housing or holder is provided to properly orient and align the imaging lens with the image sensor. The imaging lens housing provides an apron which increases ESD discharge path length. The imaging lens housing also provides bias members and a lens/sensor interface which act to accurately locate the imaging lens closely proximate the image sensor.

Abstract translation: 发射透镜设置在辐射源和被照明的工作表面之间。 发射透镜收集辐射并重塑照明图案以增加强度和均匀性。 辐射源和发射透镜具有相关联的壳体，其用于适当地定向和对准发射透镜和辐射源。 发射透镜还用于将辐射源从计算机输入设备的壳体中的孔放置，以提供防止由静电放电（ESD）引起的损坏的保护。 在工作表面和图像传感器之间设置成像透镜，以将从工作表面反射的光聚焦到图像传感器上。 提供成像透镜外壳或保持器以使成像透镜与图像传感器正确定位和对准。 成像透镜外壳提供增加ESD放电路径长度的围裙。 成像透镜外壳还提供偏置构件和透镜/传感器接口，其用于精确地定位靠近图像传感器的成像透镜。