公开(公告)号：US07999990B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12408302

申请日：2009-03-20

Applicant: Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hiroto Honda ,  Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hiroto Honda ,  Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: G02F1/00 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02B5/04

CPC classification number: G02B26/0808

Abstract: An optical element includes a plurality of first beam bodies arranged in a first direction on a first plane and being parallel to each other, and second beam bodies placed between adjacent ones of the first beam bodies and provided parallel to the first beam bodies. The first beam body has side surfaces which face the second beam bodies adjacent thereto and are sloped so that the width in the first direction gradually decreases to the upward direction perpendicular to the first plane, the second beam body has side surfaces which face the first beam bodies adjacent thereto and are sloped so that the width in the first direction gradually increases to the upward direction perpendicular to the first plane, and as viewed in the first direction, the spacing between the first beam body and the second beam body is variable.

Abstract translation: 光学元件包括在第一平面上沿第一方向布置并彼此平行的多个第一光束体，以及放置在相邻的第一光束体之间并平行于第一光束体设置的第二光束体。 第一梁主体具有面向与其相邻的第二梁主体并且倾斜的侧表面，使得第一方向上的宽度向垂直于第一平面的向上方向逐渐减小，第二梁主体具有面向第一梁的侧表面 与其相邻并且倾斜，使得第一方向上的宽度逐渐增加到垂直于第一平面的向上方向，并且从第一方向看，第一梁体和第二梁体之间的间隔是可变的。

公开(公告)号：US20110175187A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12875534

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: Risako Ueno ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Tatsuo Shimizu ,  Masamichi Suzuki

Inventor： Risako Ueno ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Tatsuo Shimizu ,  Masamichi Suzuki

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14629

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a solid-state imaging device including: a photoelectric converting unit that includes a semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type provided on a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type, converts incident light entering a first surface of the semiconductor substrate into signal charges, and stores the signal charges; a readout circuit that reads the signal charges stored by the photoelectric converting unit; an antireflection structure that is provided on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate to cover the semiconductor layer of the photoelectric converting unit, includes a fixed charge film that retains fixed charges being non-signal charges, and prevents reflection of the incident light; and a hole storage region that is provided between the photoelectric converting unit and the antireflection structure, and stores holes being non-signal charges.

Abstract translation: 某些实施例提供了一种固态成像装置，包括：光电转换单元，其包括设置在第一导电类型的半导体衬底上的第二导电类型的半导体层，将入射到半导体衬底的第一表面的入射光转换为信号电荷 ，并存储信号费用; 读出由光电转换单元存储的信号电荷的读出电路; 设置在半导体衬底的第一表面上以覆盖光电转换单元的半导体层的抗反射结构包括：固定电荷膜，其保持作为非信号电荷的固定电荷，并防止入射光的反射; 以及设置在光电转换单元和抗反射结构之间的孔存储区域，并且存储非信号电荷的空穴。

公开(公告)号：US07943905B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12709759

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Hiroto Honda ,  Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Hiroto Honda ,  Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: H01L25/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H01L27/14669

Abstract: An infrared solid-state image sensor comprises: a pixel area comprising a sensitive pixel area where infrared detection pixels are arranged in a matrix form to detect incident infrared rays on the semiconductor substrate and a reference pixel area where reference pixels are provided, each of the infrared detection pixels comprising a thermoelectric conversion part, the thermoelectric conversion part comprising an infrared absorption film to absorb the incident infrared rays and convert the incident infrared rays to heat and a first thermoelectric conversion element to convert the heat obtained by the conversion in the infrared absorption film to a electric signal, each of the reference pixels comprising a second thermoelectric conversion element. Each of first ends of the reference pixels are connected to a reference potential line, and a difference between the signal potential read out from a corresponding signal line and a reference potential supplied from the reference potential line is amplified and outputted.

Abstract translation: 一种红外固态图像传感器包括：像素区域，包括敏感像素区域，其中红外检测像素以矩阵形式布置以检测半导体衬底上的入射红外线和参考像素的参考像素区域， 红外线检测像素包括热电转换部分，该热电转换部分包括用于吸收入射的红外线并将入射的红外线转换成热的红外线吸收膜和第一热电转换元件，以将通过红外吸收中的转换获得的热量转换 每个参考像素包括第二热电转换元件。 参考像素的每个第一端连接到参考电位线，并且从相应的信号线读出的信号电位与从参考电位线提供的参考电位之间的差放大并输出。

公开(公告)号：US07876105B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US12211843

申请日：2008-09-17

Applicant: Masako Ogata ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Kazuhiko Itaya

Inventor： Masako Ogata ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Kazuhiko Itaya

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01V3/088 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: A sensor device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode array having plural electrodes arranged in an array manner, a signal generator configured to generate a first signal having a first frequency, and apply the first signal to the plural electrodes, and a detection unit configured to, when the first signal is applied to the plural electrodes, and a second signal having a second frequency is applied to an object to be detected, detect a distance between each electrode included in the electrode array and the surface of the object, using an interference wave between the first signal applied to each electrode and the second signal applied to the object, or detect irregularities on the surface of the object, using a signal generated by using the interference wave outputted from one electrode and the interference wave outputted from another electrode.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明实施例的传感器装置包括具有以阵列方式布置的多个电极的电极阵列，信号发生器，被配置为产生具有第一频率的第一信号，并将第一信号施加到多个电极，以及 检测单元，被配置为当第一信号被施加到多个电极时，并且具有第二频率的第二信号被施加到待检测的对象，检测电极阵列中包括的每个电极与物体的表面之间的距离 使用施加到每个电极的第一信号和施加到对象的第二信号之间的干涉波，或者使用通过使用从一个电极输出的干扰波产生的信号和输出的干扰波来检测物体的表面上的不规则 从另一个电极。

公开(公告)号：US07812620B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12578201

申请日：2009-10-13

Applicant: Masako Ogata ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Kazuhiko Itaya

Inventor： Masako Ogata ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Kazuhiko Itaya

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: H03K17/955 ,  G01D5/2417 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: A sensor device for detecting a positional relationship between a first member and a second member, includes a first electrode provided on a surface of the first member and supplied with an alternating signal of a first frequency, a second electrode provided on a surface of the second member and supplied with an alternating signal of a second frequency, and a beat detector which detects a beat frequency component corresponding to a difference between the first and second frequencies indicative of the positional relationship between the first member and the second member, when the positional relationship between the first and second members changes to cause the first electrode to approach the second electrode.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测第一构件和第二构件之间的位置关系的传感器装置，包括设置在第一构件的表面上并被提供有第一频率的交变信号的第一电极，设置在第二构件的表面上的第二电极 并且提供有第二频率的交替信号;以及拍子检测器，当拍摄位置关系时，检测与表示第一构件和第二构件之间的位置关系的第一和第二频率之间的差对应的拍频分量 在第一和第二构件之间改变以使第一电极接近第二电极。

公开(公告)号：US20090079443A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12211843

申请日：2008-09-17

Applicant: Masako Ogata ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Kazuhiko Itaya

Inventor： Masako Ogata ,  Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Kazuhiko Itaya

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01V3/088 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: A sensor device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode array having plural electrodes arranged in an array manner, a signal generator configured to generate a first signal having a first frequency, and apply the first signal to the plural electrodes, and a detection unit configured to, when the first signal is applied to the plural electrodes, and a second signal having a second frequency is applied to an object to be detected, detect a distance between each electrode included in the electrode array and the surface of the object, using an interference wave between the first signal applied to each electrode and the second signal applied to the object, or detect irregularities on the surface of the object, using a signal generated by using the interference wave outputted from one electrode and the interference wave outputted from another electrode.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明实施例的传感器装置包括具有以阵列方式布置的多个电极的电极阵列，信号发生器，被配置为产生具有第一频率的第一信号，并将第一信号施加到多个电极，以及 检测单元，被配置为当第一信号被施加到多个电极时，并且具有第二频率的第二信号被施加到待检测的对象，检测电极阵列中包括的每个电极与物体的表面之间的距离 使用施加到每个电极的第一信号和施加到对象的第二信号之间的干涉波，或者使用通过使用从一个电极输出的干扰波产生的信号和输出的干扰波来检测物体的表面上的不规则 从另一个电极。

公开(公告)号：US07241638B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US11155771

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/311

CPC classification number: H03H9/462 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H03H3/0072

Abstract: A micromechanical switch comprises a substrate, at least one pair of support members fixed to the substrate, at least one pair of beam members placed in proximity and parallel to each other above the substrate, and connected to one of the support members, respectively, each of the beam members having a moving portion which is movable with a gap with respect to the substrate, and a contact portion provided on the moving portion, and a driving electrode placed on the substrate between the pair of beam members to attract the moving portions of the beam members in a direction parallel to the substrate with electrostatic force so that the contact portions of the beam members which are opposed to each other are short-circuited.

Abstract translation: 微机械开关包括基板，固定到基板的至少一对支撑构件，至少一对梁构件，其彼此靠近并平行放置在基板上方并分别连接到支撑构件之一 所述梁构件具有可相对于所述基板间隙移动的移动部分和设置在所述移动部分上的接触部分，以及设置在所述一对梁构件之间的所述基板上的驱动电极，以吸引所述移动部分的移动部分 梁构件在与静电力平行的方向上使得梁构件彼此相对的接触部分短路。

公开(公告)号：US20070028695A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11534541

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Keitaro Shigenaka ,  Tomio Ono ,  Tadashi Sakai ,  Yujiro Naruse ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Ikuo Fujiwara

Inventor： Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Keitaro Shigenaka ,  Tomio Ono ,  Tadashi Sakai ,  Yujiro Naruse ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Ikuo Fujiwara

IPC: G01H9/00

CPC classification number: G01H9/00

Abstract: An opto-acoustoelectric device encompasses a diaphragm having a diffraction grating, the diaphragm is susceptible to a vibration driven by an external force; a light source oriented to irradiate the diffraction grating; and a photo detector configured to detect the light diffracted by the diffraction grating and to convert the detected light into an electric signal. The electric signal corresponds to a displacement of the vibration in the diaphragm.

Abstract translation: 光声装置包括具有衍射光栅的光阑，所述光阑易受外力驱动的振动; 定向成照射衍射光栅的光源; 以及光检测器，被配置为检测由衍射光栅衍射的光并将检测到的光转换成电信号。 电信号对应于隔膜中振动的位移。

公开(公告)号：US07134343B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US10895049

申请日：2004-07-21

Applicant: Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Keitaro Shigenaka ,  Tomio Ono ,  Tadashi Sakai ,  Yujiro Naruse ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Ikuo Fujiwara

Inventor： Kazuhiro Suzuki ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Keitaro Shigenaka ,  Tomio Ono ,  Tadashi Sakai ,  Yujiro Naruse ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Ikuo Fujiwara

IPC: G01H9/00 ,  G01B11/16

CPC classification number: G01H9/00

Abstract: An opto-acoustoelectric device encompasses a diaphragm having a diffraction grating, the diaphragm is susceptible to a vibration driven by an external force; a light source oriented to irradiate the diffraction grating; and a photo detector configured to detect the light diffracted by the diffraction grating and to convert the detected light into an electric signal. The electric signal corresponds to a displacement of the vibration in the diaphragm.

Abstract translation: 光声装置包括具有衍射光栅的光阑，所述光阑易受外力驱动的振动; 定向成照射衍射光栅的光源; 以及光检测器，被配置为检测由衍射光栅衍射的光并将检测到的光转换成电信号。 电信号对应于隔膜中振动的位移。

公开(公告)号：US20060231911A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11168423

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Sumio Ikegawa ,  Kohei Nakayama ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Keitaro Shigenaka

Inventor： Sumio Ikegawa ,  Kohei Nakayama ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Yoshinori Iida ,  Keitaro Shigenaka

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/22 ,  G01J5/24 ,  G01J2005/202 ,  H01L27/16

Abstract: An imaging device comprises a select line, a first signal line crossing the select line, and a first pixel provided at a portion corresponding to a crossing portion of the select line and the first signal line, the first pixel comprising a first buffer layer formed on a substrate, a first bolometer film formed on the first buffer layer, made of a compound which undergoes metal-insulator transition, and generating a first temperature detection signal, a first switching element formed on the substrate, selected by a select signal from the select line, and supplying the first temperature detection signal to the first signal line, and a metal wiring connecting a top surface of the first bolometer film to the first switching element.

Abstract translation: 成像装置包括选择线，与选择线交叉的第一信号线和设置在与选择线和第一信号线的交叉部分对应的部分处的第一像素，第一像素包括形成在第一信号线上的第一缓冲层 基板，形成在第一缓冲层上的第一测辐射热计薄膜，由经历金属 - 绝缘体转变的化合物制成，并产生第一温度检测信号，形成在基板上的第一开关元件，通过来自选择的选择信号选择 并且将第一温度检测信号提供给第一信号线，以及将第一测辐射热计薄膜的顶表面连接到第一开关元件的金属布线。