公开(公告)号：US20230261011A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18305435

申请日：2023-04-24

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Inventor： Keng-Yu Chou ,  Chun-Hao Chuang ,  Kazuaki Hashimoto ,  Wei-Chieh Chiang ,  Cheng Yu Huang ,  Wen-Hau Wu ,  Chih-Kung Chang

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: H01L27/14603 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  G01J2001/446

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a first photodetector disposed in a first pixel region of a semiconductor substrate and a second photodetector disposed in a second pixel region of the semiconductor substrate. The second photodetector is laterally separated from the first photodetector. A first diffuser is disposed along a back-side of the semiconductor substrate and over the first photodetector. A second diffuser is disposed along the back-side of the semiconductor substrate and over the second photodetector. A first midline of the first pixel region and a second midline of the second pixel region are both disposed laterally between the first diffuser and the second diffuser.

公开(公告)号：US20230228622A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US17576059

申请日：2022-01-14

Applicant: Ophir Optronics Solutions Ltd.

Inventor： Oleg Zinoviev ,  Karol Sanilevici ,  Alexandr Superfin

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04

CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0403

Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus configured to measure characteristics of high power beams of laser energy used in material processing. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from each other to reduce the transfer of thermal energy between them. Optical modules having optical sensors configured to measure characteristics of the high power beam are mounted in the first compartment. An optical window operative to allow a significant portion of the beam to propagate therethrough is mounted in an intermediate housing member separating the first and second compartments. A removable and replaceable beam dump configured to absorb most of the high power beam is positioned in the second compartment. The removability/replaceability of the beam dump enables operation of the apparatus without active cooling of the beam dump assembly, simplifying the apparatus and protecting the optical sensors in the first compartment.

公开(公告)号：US11698172B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17960593

申请日：2022-10-05

Applicant: HeathCo LLC

Inventor： Stephen Brett Thompson ,  Apollo Paul Paredes ,  Lionel V. Luu ,  John Colvin Deaton ,  Scott Blaise Tylicki

IPC: F21S8/00 ,  F21S9/03 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21W131/10 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G02B19/00 ,  H05B47/115 ,  H05B45/10 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01V3/12

CPC classification number: F21S8/003 ,  F21S9/032 ,  F21S9/037 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V23/023 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/0471 ,  F21V23/0478 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G02B19/0009 ,  G02B19/0076 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B47/115 ,  F21W2131/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A security light having optional connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on-board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include power outage detection and backup illumination along with low voltage power supply from a mounting structure.

公开(公告)号：US11652179B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17151781

申请日：2021-01-19

Applicant: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama

Inventor： Sushma Kotru ,  Vaishali Batra

IPC: G01J5/34 ,  H01L31/032 ,  H01L31/0465 ,  H01L31/09 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01L31/108 ,  H01L31/109 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/04 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/032 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/429 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/34 ,  H01L31/022475 ,  H01L31/0465 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L31/108 ,  H01L31/109 ,  G01J1/0238 ,  G01J2001/0257 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01J2001/446 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein facilitates the monitoring of direct ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation exposure by a person via a system having a sensor (such as Lanthanum doped lead zirconate titanate (PLZT) thin-film sensors or other ferroelectric-based sensors) sensitive to UVB radiation. The system beneficially provides current real-time dosage information associated with Vitamin D production by the person as well as real-time indication of safe exposure and/or harmful exposure to current UVB radiation conditions while also, in some embodiments, takes into consideration a person's age, skin type and sensitivity, body surface area exposed.

公开(公告)号：US20230134884A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17918454

申请日：2021-04-19

Applicant: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.

Inventor： Erik Paul BOONEKAMP

IPC: G02B3/08 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G02B19/00

Abstract: A lens (200) for detecting light waves (110) is provided. The lens comprises a first part (210) configured to receive light waves, wherein the first part (210) has the form of a spherical cap of a first sphere with a first radius. The lens also comprises a second part (220) in the form of a spherical segment of a second sphere (220) with a second radius. The radius of the second sphere is equal to or larger than the radius of the first sphere, and the centers of the first and second spheres coincide in a point on the optical axis of the lens (200). In a base side that faces away from the first part (210), the second part (220) comprises a plurality of concentric sections 230), each having a first surface (230a) that faces away from the optical axis of the lens (200) and that has the form of a spherical zone of a third sphere with a center coinciding with the centers of the first and second spheres. The lens (200) is configured to focus light waves from different angles of incidence onto a common focal plane.

公开(公告)号：US20230124939A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US17959443

申请日：2022-10-04

Applicant: CHROMA ATE INC.

Inventor： Kuo-Wei HUANG ,  Hung-Ta KAO ,  Po-Chen KANG ,  Szu-Yuan WENG ,  Yu-Yen WANG

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G02B7/02

Abstract: An optical lens assembly is adapted for receiving a light beam that is emitted by an object, and includes a lens unit and a sleeve unit. The lens unit includes a casing that has a light-incident side adapted for receiving the light beam. The sleeve unit surrounds the light-incident side of the casing, and defines a light-receiving space that is adapted for the light beam to pass through so that propagation of the light beam is unaffected by disturbance caused by movement of air. An optical measurement method includes steps of: a) providing a lens unit, a sleeve unit, and an object that is for emitting a light beam; and b) operating the lens unit so that the light beam is received by the lens unit.

公开(公告)号：US20230117589A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US17905223

申请日：2021-02-25

Applicant: ELDIM

Inventor： Thierry Leroux

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04

Abstract: A device allowing the angular emission pattern of a source to be measured without mechanical movement comprises, in succession, along its optical axis: a first objective, called the Fourier objective, arranged to form a Fourier surface each point of which corresponds to one direction of observation of the object; a diffuser used in transmission and placed on the Fourier surface; a substance of optical density placed upstream of the diffuser and arranged to attenuate the light backscattered toward the Fourier objective and the areal source; and a video photometer located downstream of the plane of the diffuser and arranged to image the surface of the diffuser.

公开(公告)号：US11619740B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US17490289

申请日：2021-09-30

Applicant: AEYE, Inc.

Inventor： Naveen Reddy ,  Allan Steinhardt ,  Luis Dussan ,  Joel Benscoter ,  Alex Liang ,  Philippe Feru ,  Igor Polishchuk

IPC: G01S7/484 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S17/00 ,  G01S17/18 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  B60W40/02 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S7/4865 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01J1/42 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01S17/86

Abstract: A lidar receiver that includes a photodetector circuit can be controlled so that the detection intervals used by the lidar receiver to detect returns from fired laser pulse shots are closely controlled. Such control over the detection intervals used by the lidar receiver allows for close coordination between a lidar transmitter and the lidar receiver where the lidar receiver is able to adapt to variable shot intervals of the lidar transmitter (including periods of high rate firing as well as periods of low rate firing). The detection intervals can vary across different shots, and at least some of the detection intervals can be controlled to be of different durations than the shot intervals that correspond to such detection intervals.

公开(公告)号：US11610928B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-21

申请号：US17119909

申请日：2020-12-11

Applicant: Illumina, Inc.

Inventor： Xiuyu Cai ,  Ali Agah ,  Tracy H. Fung ,  Dietrich Dehlinger

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/05

Abstract: An example image sensor structure includes an image layer. The image layer includes an array of light detectors disposed therein. A device stack is disposed over the image layer. An array of light guides is disposed in the device stack. Each light guide is associated with at least one light detector of the array of light detectors. A passivation stack is disposed over the device stack. The passivation stack includes a bottom surface in direct contact with a top surface of the light guides. An array of nanowells is disposed in a top layer of the passivation stack. Each nanowell is associated with a light guide of the array of light guides. A crosstalk blocking metal structure is disposed in the passivation stack. The crosstalk blocking metal structure reduces crosstalk within the passivation stack.

公开(公告)号：US11609176B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-21

申请号：US17318608

申请日：2021-05-12

Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company

Inventor： An-Dien Nguyen ,  Waheed Amiri ,  David J. Gianduzzo

IPC: G01N15/14 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01N15/10

Abstract: Methods for evaluating performance a diode laser are provided. In embodiments, methods include receiving a laser beam profile of a diode laser, determining first, second and third laser beam widths at first, second and third laser intensities, respectively, for the laser beam profile, computing a first ratio between the second and third laser beam widths, computing a second ratio between the first and second laser beam widths, evaluating laser performance based on the first and second ratios, and outputting a determination regarding the suitability of the laser for use in a flow cytometry setting. Devices for practicing the subject methods are also provided, and include first and second stages configured to receive a diode laser and beam profiler, respectively. Aspects of the invention further include flow cytometers incorporating a diode laser that has been evaluated by the subject method.