Stereo imaging acquisition by lens translation

    公开(公告)号:US10292620B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-21

    申请号:US13737914

    申请日:2013-01-09

    摘要: A stereo-imaging device that operates by translating a single lens in front of an exposed imaging sensor, or translating one of the objective lens group for higher image quality. The device and method is used as a surgical instrument guide. An objective lens with a translating lens part can directly attached in front of a camera with an exposed sensor or an endoscopic circuit with an exposed imaging fiber bundle surface to capture/record the image shift generated by the lens translation. The stereo-imaging device can realize a camera which can swing back and forth from regular 2D image capturing mode to the stereo mode to capture images for 3D viewing, or a switchable stereo endoscope without size increases of multiple imaging systems to be used for periodical 3D inspections.

    Self-pumping membraneless fuel cell

    公开(公告)号:US09601789B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-21

    申请号:US13325451

    申请日:2011-12-14

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a device, and method of operation, for a fuel cell which uses bubble-based pumping to self-pump the fuel to the anode, and a single, common channel separating the anode from the cathode through which a mixed fuel and electrolyte flow. The fuel cell includes a single channel having two of its sides formed by the anode and the cathode, each having a suitable catalyst. A bubble generating region is formed in the anode and cathode reaction area of the channel. A one-way valve is located upstream of the bubble generating region. A vent for venting bubbles is disposed over a portion of the channel downstream of the bubble generating region. The fuel cell may be advantageously used to build miniature fuel cells for miniature electronic devices, or scaled to build larger fuel cells for larger electronic devices.

    Electrostatically driven high speed micro droplet switch
    4.
    发明授权
    Electrostatically driven high speed micro droplet switch 有权
    静电驱动高速微滴开关

    公开(公告)号:US08362376B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12523419

    申请日:2008-01-15

    IPC分类号: H01H29/00

    CPC分类号: H01H29/00 H01H2029/008

    摘要: An electrostatically driven high-speed micro droplet switch includes a substrate having an upper surface containing one or more signal electrodes that are selectively connected via a droplet. The switch includes at least one actuation electrode disposed beneath the upper surface of the substrate, the at least one actuation electrode operatively coupled to drive circuitry. The switch includes a frame disposed on or above the upper surface of the substrate that is configured to hold the droplet in substantially the same location during operation of the switch. In one aspect, the frame is configured to absorb variations in the volume of the droplet placed on the switch, leaving the active meniscus not affected by the variation in volume.

    摘要翻译: 静电驱动的高速微液滴开关包括具有上表面的基板,该上表面包含经由液滴选择性连接的一个或多个信号电极。 开关包括设置在基板的上表面下方的至少一个致动电极,所述至少一个致动电极可操作地耦合到驱动电路。 开关包括设置在基板的上表面上或上方的框架,该框架构造成在开关的操作期间将液滴保持在基本相同的位置。 在一个方面,框架被配置为吸收放置在开关上的液滴的体积的变化,留下活动弯液面不受体积变化的影响。

    Method and apparatus for driving lens barrel, digital photographing apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for driving lens barrel, digital photographing apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium 有权
    用于驱动镜筒的方法和装置,数字摄影装置和计算机可读存储介质

    公开(公告)号:US08224171B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-17

    申请号:US12909021

    申请日:2010-10-21

    IPC分类号: G03B13/34

    CPC分类号: G03B3/10 G03B17/14

    摘要: A method of driving a lens barrel includes detecting a movement detection signal that indicates an operation of the lens barrel which operates using a stepping motor; determining a limit time during which movement of a lens barrel component is detected based on the movement detection signal; detecting the movement from the movement detection signal; and changing a driving level of the stepping motor from a first driving level to a second driving level when movement of the lens barrel component is not detected from the movement detection signal within the limit time, wherein torque of the second driving level is greater than torque of the first driving level.

    摘要翻译: 驱动镜筒的方法包括:检测指示使用步进电机操作的镜筒的操作的运动检测信号; 确定基于所述移动检测信号检测镜筒组件的移动的限制时间; 从运动检测信号检测运动; 以及当在所述极限时间内没有从所述运动检测信号检测到所述镜筒组件的运动时,将所述步进电机的驱动电平从第一驱动电平改变为第二驱动电平,其中所述第二驱动电平的转矩大于转矩 的第一个驾驶水平。

    Printing pins having selective wettability and method of making same
    7.
    发明授权
    Printing pins having selective wettability and method of making same 有权
    具有选择性润湿性的印刷销及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08162555B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-24

    申请号:US11458981

    申请日:2006-07-20

    IPC分类号: B43K5/02

    CPC分类号: B41J2/14 B82Y30/00

    摘要: A method of forming a printing pin includes providing a printing pin having an exterior surface and an interior surface that defines a lumen or capillary tract. The pin is treated to render the exterior and interior surfaces hydrophilic. The lumen or capillary tract is filled with a blocking material. The exterior surface of the pin is coated with a hydrophobic material. The blocking material is then removed. The method produces a pin with selective wetting properties. The modified pins reduce solution or reagents use because no excess liquid is picked up on the exterior surface during loading. As a result, no pre-printing operation is needed to remove this excess liquid. Because no pre-printing operation is needed, the pins produce shorter printing times. In addition, due to improved control of liquid loading volume, it is possible to obtain smaller spots as well as more spots in a given run.

    摘要翻译: 形成印刷销的方法包括提供具有外表面和限定内腔或毛细管道的内表面的印刷销。 处理销以使外表面和内表面亲水。 管腔或毛细管道填充有阻塞材料。 销的外表面涂有疏水材料。 然后将阻挡材料除去。 该方法产生具有选择性润湿性能的销。 修改的针脚减少了溶液或试剂的使用,因为在加载期间在外表面上没有多余的液体被吸收。 结果,不需要预打印操作来去除这种多余的液体。 因为不需要预打印操作,所以引脚产生较短的打印时间。 另外,由于改善了液体装载量的控制,在给定的运行中可以获得较小的斑点以及更多的斑点。

    SPUTTER TRAY MOVING SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    SPUTTER TRAY MOVING SYSTEM 失效
    移动托盘移动系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100101920A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-29

    申请号:US12487806

    申请日:2009-06-19

    IPC分类号: B65G13/02 B65G13/06

    摘要: A sputter tray moving system includes a sputter tray, a guide disposed under the sputter tray and including a groove, a pulley engaged with the groove of the guide and a buffer member disposed between the sputter tray and the guide. The sputter tray is moved when the pulley engaged with the groove of the guide is rotated in a rotation direction.

    摘要翻译: 溅射盘移动系统包括溅射盘,设置在溅射盘下方并且包括凹槽的引导件,与引导件的凹槽接合的滑轮和设置在溅射盘和引导件之间的缓冲构件。 当与引导件的凹槽接合的滑轮沿旋转方向旋转时,溅射盘移动。

    DROPLET EXTRACTION FROM A LIQUID COLUMN FOR ON-CHIP MICROFLUIDICS
    10.
    发明申请
    DROPLET EXTRACTION FROM A LIQUID COLUMN FOR ON-CHIP MICROFLUIDICS 有权
    用于片上微流控液滴的液滴萃取

    公开(公告)号:US20090014394A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-15

    申请号:US12090922

    申请日:2006-10-19

    IPC分类号: B01D17/00

    摘要: A refill droplet facilitates the extraction of a droplet laterally from a channel in a microfluidic apparatus. Such extraction allows a discrete band of separated particles or solute molecules to be excised from a fluid stream and processed and analyzed separately. An extraction point is located along the length of the channel and includes an EWOD surface or similar microfluidic technology to extract a droplet. An opening in the channel opposite the extraction means is equipped with microfluidic technology to transport a refill droplet to the opening. The refill droplet is moved into the channel or column to occupy the area previously occupied by the extracted droplet. This prevents distortion or mixing of the bands of particles or molecules within the channel and prevents the draining of any portion of the fluidic system.

    摘要翻译: 补充液滴有助于从微流体装置中的通道横向提取液滴。 这种提取允许分离的颗粒或溶质分子的离散带从流体流中切除并分开处理和分析。 提取点沿着通道的长度定位并且包括用于提取液滴的EWOD表面或类似的微流体技术。 与提取装置相对的通道中的开口配备有微流体技术以将再填充液滴输送到开口。 再填充液滴移动到通道或柱中以占据先前被提取的液滴占据的区域。 这防止了通道内的颗粒或分子带的变形或混合,并且防止流体系统的任何部分的排出。