公开(公告)号：US08149496B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12645379

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Bangalore Ramaswamiengar Natarajan ,  Alok Govil ,  Kristopher Andrew Lavery ,  Lauren Fay Palmateer ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Bangalore Ramaswamiengar Natarajan ,  Alok Govil ,  Kristopher Andrew Lavery ,  Lauren Fay Palmateer ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/3466

Abstract: An interferometric modulator (“IMOD”) display utilizes ambient light and incorporates touch sensing without reducing the amount of ambient light that reaches the MEMS modulators, and without introducing any optical distortion or loss of performance. Electrodes for touch sensing are located at a back glass of the inteferometric display, and are used in conjunction with electrodes whose primary function is to activate the pixels of the MEMS display, in order to sense a touch. The touch deflects the IMOD layers and is sensed through the various display layers at the rear of the display.

Abstract translation: 干涉式调制器（“IMOD”）显示器利用环境光并且结合触摸感测而不减少到达MEMS调制器的环境光的量，并且不引入任何光学失真或性能损失。 用于触摸感测的电极位于该半透明显示器的后玻璃上，并且与主要功能是激活MEMS显示器的像素的电极结合使用，以感测触摸。 触摸偏转IMOD层，并通过显示器背面的各种显示层进行感测。

公开(公告)号：US20120069209A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US12888092

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/228

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23206

Abstract: A lensless camera may include an array of MEMS-based light-modulating devices. A camera controller may control the MEMS-based light-modulating devices to transmit visible light through, or substantially prevent the transmission of visible light through, predetermined areas of the array. The array may be controlled in response to input from a user and/or in response to the location of a detected subject. The viewing direction of a lensless camera having such an array can be rapidly changed by changing the transmittance of different regions of the array.

Abstract translation: 无镜头相机可以包括基于MEMS的光调制装置的阵列。 照相机控制器可以控制基于MEMS的光调制装置透射可见光，或者基本上防止可见光透过阵列的预定区域。 可以响应于来自用户的输入和/或响应于检测到的对象的位置来控制阵列。 具有这种阵列的无镜头相机的观看方向可以通过改变阵列的不同区域的透射率来快速地改变。

公开(公告)号：US20120059419A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US13037039

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Manish Kothari ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Manish Kothari ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B2017/00725

Abstract: A method for coupling a prosthesis to a spinal segment in a patient includes the steps of selecting first and second reference points disposed along the spinal segment and pre-operatively measuring a target distance. The target distance extends between the first and second reference points while the patient is in a preferred posture such as the standing position. A prosthesis is coupled to the spinal segment and the prosthesis is then intra-operatively adjusted in order to set the distance between the first and second reference points based on the target distance.

Abstract translation: 用于将假体联接到患者的脊椎节段的方法包括以下步骤：选择沿着脊椎节段设置的第一和第二参考点并且预先操作地测量目标距离。 目标距离在第一和第二参考点之间延伸，同时患者处于诸如站立位置的优选姿势。 假体联接到脊椎节段，然后在假设内进行操作性调节，以便基于目标距离来设定第一和第二参考点之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20120047715A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12868656

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H05K13/00

CPC classification number: B23P11/00 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/0065 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49131 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing light panels having at least one re-entrant turning feature. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light panel includes providing a base layer, providing a cover layer, and coupling the cover layer to the base layer to form at least one re-entrant turning feature between the base layer and the cover layer. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light panel includes providing a base layer, forming at least one receiving space in the base layer, providing at least one prismatic block, and coupling at least a portion of the prismatic block into the receiving space such that re-entrant turning features are formed between the prismatic block and the base layer.

Abstract translation: 制造具有至少一个重新转向特征的轻型面板的方法。 在一个实施例中，制造光面板的方法包括提供基底层，提供覆盖层，以及将覆盖层耦合到基底层，以在基底层和覆盖层之间形成至少一个重复的转动特征。 在另一个实施例中，一种制造光面板的方法包括提供基底层，在基底层中形成至少一个接收空间，提供至少一个棱柱形块，并将棱柱形块的至少一部分连接到接收空间中， 在棱柱块和基层之间形成了转向特征。

公开(公告)号：US20120037790A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13282878

申请日：2011-10-27

Applicant: Kasra Khazeni ,  Manish Kothari ,  Marc Mignard ,  Gang Xu ,  Russell W. Gruhlke

Inventor： Kasra Khazeni ,  Manish Kothari ,  Marc Mignard ,  Gang Xu ,  Russell W. Gruhlke

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B5/281

Abstract: Modulator devices are selectably adjustable between at least two states, wherein the transmission and/or reflection of particular wavelengths of light are modified. Certain modulator devices are substantially uniformly adjustable over a wide range of wavelengths, including visible and infrared wavelengths. Other modulator devices are adjustable over visible wavelengths without significantly affecting infrared wavelengths. In addition, the modulator devices may be used in conjunction with fixed thin film reflective structures.

Abstract translation: 调制器装置可选地在至少两种状态之间可调节，其中特定波长的光的透射和/或反射被修改。 某些调制器器件在宽范围的波长（包括可见光和红外波长）上基本均匀地可调。 其他调制器器件可在可见波长上调节，而不会显着影响红外波长。 此外，调制器装置可以与固定薄膜反射结构结合使用。

公开(公告)号：US20120019713A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US12843716

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H04N5/238 ,  H04N5/235

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02F1/19 ,  G03B7/097 ,  G03B7/18 ,  G03B9/02 ,  G03B9/08 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/05

Abstract: Some embodiments comprise at least one array that includes microelectromechanical systems (“MEMS”)-based light-modulating devices. Elements of the array(s) may be configured to absorb and/or reflect light when in a first configuration and to transmit light when in a second position. Such an array may be controlled to function as a camera aperture and/or as a camera shutter. For example, a controller may cause the array to function as a shutter by causing the MEMS devices to open for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time may be based, at least in part, on input received from a user, the intensity of ambient light, the intensity of a flash, the size of the camera aperture, etc. Some embodiments provide a variable aperture device that does not add significant thickness or cost to a camera module. Such embodiments may enable a camera to function well in both bright and dark light, to control depth of field, etc.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括至少一个包括基于微机电系统（“MEMS”）的光调制装置的阵列。 阵列的元件可以被配置为在处于第一配置时吸收和/或反射光，并且当处于第二位置时透射光。 这样的阵列可以被控制为用作相机孔径和/或用作相机快门。 例如，控制器可以通过使MEMS器件打开预定时间段而使阵列用作快门。 该预定时间段可以至少部分地基于从用户接收的输入，环境光的强度，闪光的强度，照相机孔径的大小等。一些实施例提供了一种可变光圈装置，其中 对相机模块不会增加显着的厚度或成本。 这样的实施例可以使照相机在亮光和暗光中都能良好地工作，以控制景深等。

公开(公告)号：US08081373B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12902586

申请日：2010-10-12

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Eric Worthington

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Eric Worthington

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B5/28

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B3/0043 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B5/045

Abstract: The color reflected by an interferometric modulator may vary as a function of the angle of view. A range of colors are thus viewable by rotating the interferometric modulator relative to an observer. By placing a textured layer between an observer and an interferometric modulator, a pattern which includes the range of colors may be viewed by the observer, and the range of colors may thus be viewable from a single viewing angle.

Abstract translation: 由干涉式调制器反射的颜色可以根据视角的函数而变化。 因此，可以通过相对于观察者旋转干涉式调制器来观看范围的颜色。 通过在观察者和干涉式调制器之间放置纹理层，可以由观察者观看包括颜色范围的图案，并且因此可以从单个视角看到颜色的范围。

公开(公告)号：US20110295322A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13205415

申请日：2011-08-08

Applicant: Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/7068 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/842 ,  A61B2090/064

Abstract: A system for restricting spinal flexion includes superior and inferior tether structures joined by a pair of compliance members. Compliance members comprise tension members which apply a relatively low elastic tension on the tether structures. By placing the tether structures on or over adjacent spinous processes, flexion of a spinal segment can be controlled in order to reduce pain.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱屈曲的系统包括由一对顺应性构件连接的上部和下部系绳结构。 合规构件包括在系绳结构上施加相对较低的弹性张力的张力构件。 通过将系绳结构置于相邻的棘突之上或之上，可以控制脊椎节段的屈曲以减轻疼痛。

公开(公告)号：US20110261037A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13092087

申请日：2011-04-21

Applicant: Alok Govil ,  Tsongming Kao ,  Marc M. Mignard ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Philip D. Floyd ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Alok Govil ,  Tsongming Kao ,  Marc M. Mignard ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Philip D. Floyd ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G5/395 ,  G09G2300/0809 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2340/12

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, systems and apparatus for storing and processing image data at the pixel using augmented active matrix pixels. Some implementations of a display device may include a substrate, an array of display elements associated with the substrate and configured to display an image, an array of processor units associated with the substrate, wherein each processor unit is configured to process image data for a respective portion of the display elements and an array of memory units associated with the array of processor units, wherein each memory unit is configured to store data for a respective portion of the display elements. Some implementations may enable color processing image data at the pixel, layering of image data at the pixel or temporal modulation of image data at the pixel. Further, in some implementations, the display element may be an interferometric modulator (IMOD). Some other implementations may additionally include a display, a processor configured to communicate with the display and a memory device that is configured to communicate with the processor.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了使用增强的有源矩阵像素在像素处存储和处理图像数据的方法，系统和装置。 显示设备的一些实施方式可以包括衬底，与衬底相关联并被配置为显示图像的显示元件的阵列，与衬底相关联的处理器单元的阵列，其中每个处理器单元被配置为处理相应的图像数据 显示元件的一部分和与处理器单元阵列相关联的存储器单元的阵列，其中每个存储器单元被配置为存储用于显示元件的相应部分的数据。 一些实施方式可以实现在像素处的图像数据的颜色处理，像素处的图像数据的分层或像素处的图像数据的时间调制。 此外，在一些实现中，显示元件可以是干涉式调制器（IMOD）。 一些其它实现可以另外包括显示器，被配置为与显示器通信的处理器和被配置为与处理器通信的存储器设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110261036A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13090110

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Alok Govil ,  Tsongming Kao ,  Marc Maurice Mignard ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  Philip Don Floyd ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Alok Govil ,  Tsongming Kao ,  Marc Maurice Mignard ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  Philip Don Floyd ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  H05K13/04 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G3/2044 ,  G09G2300/0809 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for parallel dithering images are disclosed. In one aspect, a display device includes: a front substrate; a backplate opposing the front substrate; an array of display elements associated with the front substrate; and an array of processing units associated with the backplate. Each of the processing units is configured to process data for one or more of the display elements for dithering an image. Each of the processing units is spatially arranged to correspond to the one or more display elements for which it is configured to process data. The array of processing units can perform a faster dithering process than a single processor sequentially performing all computation for dithering. Further, the position of the array of processing units allows effective image data processing in an active-matrix type display device while utilizing the space of the backplate thereof.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于并行抖动图像的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，显示装置包括：前基板; 与前基板相对的背板; 与前基板相关联的显示元件阵列; 以及与背板相关联的处理单元阵列。 每个处理单元被配置为处理用于抖动图像的一个或多个显示元件的数据。 每个处理单元在空间上被布置为对应于被配置为处理数据的一个或多个显示元件。 处理单元的阵列可以执行比单个处理器顺序执行所有计算抖动的更快的抖动处理。 此外，处理单元阵列的位置允许在有源矩阵型显示装置中有效的图像数据处理，同时利用其背板的空间。