公开(公告)号：US09753126B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US15384227

申请日：2016-12-19

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01S7/484 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S7/48

CPC classification number: G01S7/484 ,  G01S7/4808 ,  G01S17/003 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/48

Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward measuring a three dimensional range to a target. A transmitter emits light toward the target. An aperture may receive light reflections from the target. The aperture may direct the reflections toward a sensor that comprises rows of pixels that have columns. The sensor is offset a predetermined distance from the transmitter. Anticipated arrival times of the reflections on the sensor are based on the departure times and the predetermined offset distance. A portion of the pixels are sequentially activated based on the anticipated arrival times. The target's three dimensional range measurement is based on the reflections detected by the portion of the pixels.

公开(公告)号：US09501176B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14636062

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/22 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06K9/00174

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and manufacture for writing and annotation is provided. An image is provided on a surface. In one embodiment, each time invisible ink is deposited on the surface, the location of the invisible ink deposited on the surface is detected before the invisible ink vanishes from the surface. In another embodiment, when a tip of a stylus is in contact with a location of an image on the surface, employing three or more light detectors to detect light at the location. The detected light is employed to determine a position and an orientation of the tip of the stylus and the location on the surface, and modifying the image based on the stored information.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于写入和注释的方法，装置和制造。 在表面上提供图像。 在一个实施例中，每次不可见墨水沉积在表面上时，在不可见墨从表面消失之前检测沉积在表面上的不可见墨水的位置。 在另一个实施例中，当触针的尖端与表面上的图像的位置接触时，采用三个或更多个光检测器来检测该位置处的光。 采用检测到的光来确定触针的尖端的位置和取向以及表面上的位置，并且基于存储的信息修改图像。

公开(公告)号：US09377533B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US14823668

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01S3/08 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/48 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01S7/497

CPC classification number: G01S17/66 ,  G01S7/4815 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/48

Abstract: A three-dimension position tracking system is presented. The system includes transmitters and receivers. A transmitter scans continuous or pulsed coherent light beams across a target. The receiver detects the reflected beams. The system recursively determines the location of the target, as a function of time, via triangulation and observation of the time-of-flight of the incoming and outgoing beams. The transmitter includes ultra-fast scanning optics to scan the receiver's field-of-view. The receiver includes arrays of ultra-fast photosensitive pixels. The system determines the angles of the incoming beams based on the line-of-sight of the triggered pixels. By observing the incoming angles and correlating timestamps associated with the outgoing and incoming beams, the system accurately, and in near real-time, determines the location of the target. By combining the geometry of the scattered beams, as well as the beams' time-of-flight, ambiguities inherent to triangulation and ambiguities inherent to time-of-flight location methods are resolved.

Abstract translation: 提出了三维位置跟踪系统。 该系统包括发射机和接收机。 发射器扫描目标上的连续或脉冲相干光束。 接收机检测反射光束。 系统通过三角测量和观察入射和射出射束的飞行时间，递归地确定目标的位置，作为时间的函数。 发射器包括超快速扫描光学元件，用于扫描接收机的视场。 接收机包括超快感光像素阵列。 系统基于触发像素的视线确定入射光束的角度。 通过观察入射角度和与出射光束和入射光束相关联的时间戳，系统准确地并且近乎实时地确定目标的位置。 通过组合散射光束的几何形状以及光束的飞行时间，解决了三维测量固有的模糊和飞行时间定位方法固有的模糊性。

公开(公告)号：US20130229669A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13858762

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G03B21/147 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G02B26/101 ,  H04N9/3129 ,  H04N9/3155 ,  H04N9/3164 ,  H04N9/3173 ,  H04N9/3185 ,  H04N9/3194

Abstract: An image projection device for displaying an image onto a remote surface. The image projection device employs a scanner to project image beams of visible light and tracer beams of light onto a remote surface to form a display of the image. The device also employs a light detector to sense at least the reflections of light from the tracer beam pulses incident on the remote surface. The device employs the sensed tracer beam light pulses to predict the trajectory of subsequent image beam light pulses and tracer beam light pulses that form a display of the image on the remote surface in a pseudo random pattern. The trajectory of the projected image beam light pulses can be predicted so that the image is displayed from a point of view that can be selected by, or automatically adjusted for, a viewer of the displayed image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将图像显示在远程表面上的图像投影装置。 图像投影装置使用扫描仪将可见光和示踪光束的图像投影到远程表面上以形成图像的显示。 该装置还使用光检测器来感测来自入射在远程表面上的示踪光束脉冲的光的至少反射。 该装置采用所感测的示踪光束光脉冲来预测随后的图像束光脉冲和示踪光束光脉冲的轨迹，其以伪随机图案在远程表面上形成图像的显示。 可以预测投影图像束光脉冲的轨迹，使得从可以通过显示图像的观看者选择或自动调整的观点来显示图像。

公开(公告)号：US20130003081A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13605948

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G03B21/147 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G02B26/101 ,  H04N9/3129 ,  H04N9/3155 ,  H04N9/3164 ,  H04N9/3173 ,  H04N9/3185 ,  H04N9/3194

Abstract: An image projection device for displaying an image onto a remote surface. The image projection device employs a scanner to project image beams of visible light and tracer beams of light onto a remote surface to form a display of the image. The device also employs a light detector to sense at least the reflections of light from the tracer beam pulses incident on the remote surface. The device employs the sensed tracer beam light pulses to predict the trajectory of subsequent image beam light pulses and tracer beam light pulses that form a display of the image on the remote surface in a pseudo random pattern. The trajectory of the projected image beam light pulses can be predicted so that the image is displayed from a point of view that can be selected by, or automatically adjusted for, a viewer of the displayed image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将图像显示在远程表面上的图像投影装置。 图像投影装置使用扫描仪将可见光和示踪光束的图像投影到远程表面上以形成图像的显示。 该装置还使用光检测器来感测来自入射在远程表面上的示踪光束脉冲的光的至少反射。 该装置采用所感测的示踪光束光脉冲来预测随后的图像束光脉冲和示踪光束光脉冲的轨迹，其以伪随机图案在远程表面上形成图像的显示。 可以预测投影图像束光脉冲的轨迹，使得从可以通过显示图像的观看者选择或自动调整的观点来显示图像。

公开(公告)号：US20120212456A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13460142

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G02B6/0018 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: A folded optical element waveguide that allows a minimum width bezel to be used around the perimeter of a light-based touch screen display. The apparatus and method includes a touch screen and a waveguide substrate provided adjacent the touch screen. The waveguide substrate includes a plurality of waveguides and a plurality of optical elements provided adjacent the touch screen. The waveguides include an internally reflective surface to reflect light perpendicular to the surface of the touch screen. The emitting and detecting waveguides are thus folded and provided around the side edges of the display. As a result, the width of the bezel around the display can be minimized.

Abstract translation: 折叠光学元件波导，其允许在基于光的触摸屏显示器的周边周围使用最小宽度的边框。 所述装置和方法包括设置在触摸屏附近的触摸屏和波导基板。 波导基板包括多个波导和邻近触摸屏设置的多个光学元件。 波导包括内反射表面以反射垂直于触摸屏表面的光。 因此，发射和检测波导被折叠并设置在显示器的侧边缘周围。 结果，可以使显示器周围的边框的宽度最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08189881B1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US11945944

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00026 ,  G06K9/00046

Abstract: A fingerprint sensor uses beams of light to detect a fingerprint as the finger is swiped over a ridged surface. The beams of light are directed toward individual regions of the ridged surface so that the light beams will generally be totally internally reflected when a finger is not touching the ridge. The total internal reflection characteristics of the ridged surface are altered at regions touched by the ridges on the finger as the finger is swiped over the sensor. This alters the amount of light reflected by the ridged surface. These changes in light reflection as the finger is swiped over the ridged surface can be observed simultaneously over multiple channels, preferably disposed laterally with respect to each other, to provide a fingerprint.

Abstract translation: 指纹传感器使用光束来检测指纹，因为手指在脊状表面上滑动。 光束指向脊状表面的各个区域，使得当手指不接触脊时，光束通常将完全内部反射。 当手指在传感器上滑动时，脊状表面的全内反射特性在手指上的脊部触摸的区域被改变。 这会改变由脊状表面反射的光量。 可以在多个通道上同时观察到手指在脊状表面上滑动时的光反射的这些变化，优选相对于彼此横向设置，以提供指纹。

公开(公告)号：US07551814B1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US11358341

申请日：2006-02-21

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G02B6/28 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F2203/0339 ,  Y10S385/901

Abstract: An apparatus for employing ambient light collected from an external light source to detect a user's fingers that are gripping at least a relatively transparent portion of a case. The ends of a plurality of waveguides are coupled at relatively unequal or equidistant positions to the interior surface of the transparent portion, where they are arranged to collect light from the exterior light source if the user's finger(s) are not gripping the mobile device at that position. If the light collected by the wave guides is blocked by one or more of the user's fingers, a profile can be determined for the placement, orientation (left handed or right handed), and size of the user's fingers and hand gripping the mobile device. Also, interactions of the fingers with the mobile device can be detected, such as lifting away, pressing, or sliding one or more fingers at the transparent portion for a short or relatively lengthy period of time. Additionally, the collected light can be provided by one or more external light sources, such as ambient light from remotely located sources, one or more illuminators within a mobile device such as a back light for a display, control or other element.

Abstract translation: 一种用于采用从外部光源收集的环境光的装置，用于检测正在夹紧壳体的至少相对透明部分的使用者手指。 多个波导的端部在相对不相等或等距离的位置处耦合到透明部分的内表面，如果用户的手指没有将移动设备夹持在那里，则它们被布置成收集来自外部光源的光 那个位置 如果由导波器收集的光被用户的一个或多个手指阻挡，则可以确定用于放置，定向（左手或右手）以及用户手指的尺寸和握住移动设备的手的轮廓。 此外，可以检测手指与移动装置的相互作用，例如在短时间或相对冗长的时间段内提起，按压或滑动透明部分处的一个或多个手指。 此外，所收集的光可以由一个或多个外部光源提供，例如来自远程位置的源的环境光，或者诸如用于显示器，控制或其它元件的背光的移动设备内的一个或多个照明器。

公开(公告)号：US20090096994A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12249899

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: H04N5/74

CPC classification number: G03B21/147 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G02B26/101 ,  H04N9/3129 ,  H04N9/3155 ,  H04N9/3164 ,  H04N9/3173 ,  H04N9/3185 ,  H04N9/3194

Abstract: An image projection device for displaying an image onto a remote surface. The image projection device employs a scanner to project image beams of visible light and tracer beams of light onto a remote surface to form a display of the image. The device also employs a light detector to sense at least the reflections of light from the tracer beam pulses incident on the remote surface. The device employs the sensed tracer beam light pulses to predict the trajectory of subsequent image beam light pulses and tracer beam light pulses that form a display of the image on the remote surface in a pseudo random pattern. The trajectory of the projected image beam light pulses can be predicted so that the image is displayed from a point of view that can be selected by, or automatically adjusted for, a viewer of the displayed image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将图像显示在远程表面上的图像投影装置。 图像投影装置使用扫描仪将可见光和示踪光束的图像投影到远程表面上以形成图像的显示。 该装置还使用光检测器来感测来自入射在远程表面上的示踪光束脉冲的光的至少反射。 该装置采用所感测的示踪光束光脉冲来预测随后的图像束光脉冲和示踪光束光脉冲的轨迹，其以伪随机图案在远程表面上形成图像的显示。 可以预测投影图像束光脉冲的轨迹，使得从可以通过显示图像的观看者选择或自动调整的观点来显示图像。

公开(公告)号：US07412119B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US10923274

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G02B6/43 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/136 ,  G02B6/138 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: Flexible optical waveguide substrates that can be used with touch screen displays. The waveguide substrates include a flexible base material. A first optical layer having a first index of refraction value is formed on the flexible base material. A second optical layer is then formed on the first optical layer, the second optical layer being patterned to form a plurality of optical elements and waveguides respectively. The second optical layer also has a second index of refraction value higher than the first index of refraction value. Lastly, a third optical layer is formed on the second optical layer. The third optical layer has a third index of refraction value lower than the second index of refraction value. The high N second layer is therefore sandwiched between the lower N first and third layers, creating an internally reflective surface wherever the high N and low N materials are in contact. The base material and first, second and third optical layers thus form a flexible waveguide substrate.

Abstract translation: 柔性光波导基板，可与触摸屏显示器一起使用。 波导基板包括柔性基底材料。 在柔性基材上形成具有第一折射率值的第一光学层。 然后在第一光学层上形成第二光学层，第二光学层被图案化以分别形成多个光学元件和波导。 第二光学层还具有高于第一折射率值的第二折射率值。 最后，在第二光学层上形成第三光学层。 第三光学层具有低于第二折射率值的第三折射率折射率值。 因此，高N第二层被夹在下N个第一和第三层之间，在高N和低N材料接触的地方产生内反射表面。 因此，基材和第一，第二和第三光学层形成柔性波导衬底。