Technique For Maintaining Eye Contact In A Videoconference Using A Display Device
    2.
    发明申请
    Technique For Maintaining Eye Contact In A Videoconference Using A Display Device 审中-公开
    使用显示设备在视频会议中维护眼睛接触的技术

    公开(公告)号:US20100309285A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12858632

    申请日:2010-08-18

    Abstract: In a videoconferencing terminal, a flat panel display has thereon display elements for displaying an image of a remote object during a videoconference. The display elements are arranged on the flat panel display such that light-transmissive regions are interspersed among the display elements. A camera in the terminal is used to receive light through the light-transmissive regions to capture an image of an object in front of the flat panel display to realize the videoconference.

    Abstract translation: 在视频会议终端中,平板显示器具有用于在视频会议期间显示远程对象的图像的显示元件。 显示元件布置在平板显示器上,使得透光区域分散在显示元件之间。 终端中的相机用于通过透光区域接收光,以在平板显示器前拍摄物体的图像,以实现视频会议。

    Imaging sensor
    3.
    发明授权
    Imaging sensor 有权
    成像传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07435961B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-14

    申请号:US11378169

    申请日:2006-03-17

    CPC classification number: G01J5/20 G01J1/04 G01J1/044 G01J1/42 G01J1/44

    Abstract: A sensor that is responsive to at least two distinct spectral bands, e.g., infrared radiation and ultraviolet or infrared and visible light makes use of the junction of a diode-based bolometer as a photocell in addition to its temperature dependence for detecting infrared radiation. More specifically the diode bolometer is arranged to work in the conventional manner, in that an electrical characteristic of the diode, e.g., the temperature dependence of its current-voltage (I-V) curve, is used as the basis for measuring temperature, and hence, infrared radiation. Additionally, the same diode may be operated as a photocell to detect radiation that is capable of interacting with the electrons in the junction of the diode. This may be achieved by detecting a change in the operating point of the diode based given its present biasing in response to noninfrared radiation incident upon the diode.

    Abstract translation: 响应于至少两个不同光谱带(例如红外辐射和紫外线或红外线和可见光)的传感器除了其用于检测红外辐射的温度依赖性之外,还使用基于二极管的测辐射热计作为光电池的结。 更具体地说,二极管辐射热计被布置成以常规方式工作,因为二极管的电特性,例如其电流 - 电压(IV)曲线的温度依赖性被用作测量温度的基础,因此, 红外辐射。 此外,相同的二极管可以作为光电池来操作,以检测能够与二极管的结中的电子相互作用的辐射。 这可以通过响应于入射到二极管上的非红外辐射来鉴定其当前偏置来检测二极管的工作点的变化来实现。

    Mechanical switch with melting bridge
    4.
    发明申请
    Mechanical switch with melting bridge 失效
    机械开关带熔化桥

    公开(公告)号:US20080061911A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-13

    申请号:US11518693

    申请日:2006-09-11

    CPC classification number: H01H37/761 H01H87/00 H01H2037/008 H01H2037/768

    Abstract: A mechanical switch includes a pair of conducting contacts, metal located on and between the conducting contacts, a heater, and an electromechanical actuator. The heater is operable to apply heat that melts the metal. The electro-mechanical actuator is capable of moving one or both of the conducting contacts in a manner that causes the metal to either start physically bridging the conducting contacts or to stop physically bridging the conducting contacts.

    Abstract translation: 机械开关包括一对导电触点,位于导电触头之间和之间的金属,加热器和机电致动器。 加热器可操作以施加熔化金属的热量。 电 - 机械致动器能够以导致金属物理桥接导电触点或停止物理桥接导电触点的方式移动一个或两个导电触点。

    Forming an antenna beam using an array of antennas to provide a wireless communication
    5.
    发明授权
    Forming an antenna beam using an array of antennas to provide a wireless communication 有权
    使用天线阵列形成天线波束以提供无线通信

    公开(公告)号:US07317428B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-08

    申请号:US11329374

    申请日:2006-01-10

    CPC classification number: H01Q3/267 H01Q3/2676 H01Q3/30

    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for forming an antenna beam from an array antenna having a rear facing side, an aperture, and including a first and a second radiating element. The method comprises injecting a synchronization signal wirelessly from a common source at the rear facing side of the array antenna to provide an initial calibration of the array antenna that synchronizes phase of an output signal from the first and second radiating elements to the common source. The method further comprises compensating a change in phase of the synchronization signal at the first radiating element based on a spatial displacement to synchronize phase of a first portion of the output signal from the first radiating element to the phase of the synchronization signal at the second radiating element in response to the spatial displacement of the first radiating element after the initial calibration of the antenna array. A synchronization source may couple to the phased array antenna wirelessly, such as optically or using radio frequency based coupling. To synchronize a portion of an output signal from a plurality of radiating elements, a phase shift unit and/or a time delay unit at each radiating element may lock its phase to a synchronization signal from a common or a point source regardless of a location thereof relative to the synchronization source. In this way, a synchronization source may synchronize the phase of the phased array antenna even if one or more radiating elements may move from an original spatial location to any arbitrary position.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于从具有背面侧,孔径并且包括第一和第二辐射元件的阵列天线形成天线波束的方法和装置。 该方法包括从阵列天线的背面侧的公共源无线地注入同步信号,以提供将来自第一和第二辐射元件的输出信号的相位同步到公共源的阵列天线的初始校准。 该方法还包括:基于空间位移来补偿第一辐射元件处的同步信号的相位变化,以使来自第一辐射元件的输出信号的第一部分的相位在第二辐射处同步到同步信号的相位 响应于在天线阵列的初始校准之后第一辐射元件的空间位移。 同步源可以无线地耦合到相控阵天线,例如光学地或使用基于射频的耦合。 为了同步来自多个辐射元件的输出信号的一部分,在每个辐射元件处的相移单元和/或时间延迟单元可以将其相位锁定到来自公共点或点源的同步信号,而不管其位置如何 相对于同步源。 以这种方式,即使一个或多个辐射元件可以从原始空间位置移动到任意位置,同步源也可以使相控阵天线的相位同步。

    Optical micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices and methods of making same
    6.
    发明授权
    Optical micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices and methods of making same 有权
    光学微机电系统(MEMS)器件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06912081B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-28

    申请号:US10095820

    申请日:2002-03-12

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 B81C1/00357 B81C2201/019

    Abstract: An arbitrary gap between the two chips of a MEMS device arranged in a flip-chip arrangement is achieved by etching into a first substrate to form mesas which act as spacers between which, or even on which, any required circuit elements are formed. Points of a layer at a first surface of the second substrate within which MEMS structures are made are bonded to the mesas of the first substrate. The second substrate is then removed, leaving the structures bonded to the mesas. The mesas may be formed by placing a hard mask, such as silicon oxide, which defines the desired pattern of mesas on the first substrate, and then etching the unmasked portion of the substrate using a mixture of potassium hydroxide (KOH) with isopropanol (IPA) or, tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide (TMAH) mixed with a surfactant, e.g., nonylphenol ethoxy ether or other equivalent compounds.

    Abstract translation: 通过蚀刻到第一基板中来形成布置在倒装芯片布置中的MEMS器件的两个芯片之间的任意间隙,以形成台阶,其作为在其之间或甚至其上形成任何所需的电路元件的间隔件。 在其中制造MEMS结构的第二基板的第一表面处的层的点被结合到第一基板的台面。 然后除去第二衬底,留下结合到台面的结构。 台面可以通过在第一衬底上放置限定所需图案的硬质掩模(例如氧化硅)而形成,然后使用氢氧化钾(KOH)与异丙醇(IPA)的混合物蚀刻衬底的未屏蔽部分 )或与表面活性剂混合的四甲基氢氧化铵(TMAH),例如壬基酚乙氧基醚或其它等价化合物。

    Mechanical lenses
    8.
    发明申请
    Mechanical lenses 审中-公开
    机械镜片

    公开(公告)号:US20090195882A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-06

    申请号:US12012772

    申请日:2008-02-05

    CPC classification number: G02B3/14

    Abstract: A mechanical lens includes a rigid chamber, a first transparent window located to close one end of the chamber, a flexible transparent membrane window located to close another end of the chamber, and a transparent fluid having an index of refraction. The flexible transparent membrane window is along an optical path of light received through said first transparent window. The chamber is filled with said fluid and a curvature of said flexible transparent membrane window is responsive to a pressure of said transparent fluid.

    Abstract translation: 机械透镜包括刚性室,位于封闭室的一端的第一透明窗口,用于封闭室的另一端的柔性透明膜窗和具有折射率的透明流体。 柔性透明膜窗沿着通过所述第一透明窗口接收的光的光路。 所述腔室充满所述流体,并且所述柔性透明膜窗口的曲率响应于所述透明流体的压力。

    DETECTOR OF INFRARED RADIATION HAVING A BI-MATERIAL TRANSDUCER
    9.
    发明申请
    DETECTOR OF INFRARED RADIATION HAVING A BI-MATERIAL TRANSDUCER 有权
    具有双材料传感器的红外辐射探测器

    公开(公告)号:US20080315099A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-25

    申请号:US11766414

    申请日:2007-06-21

    CPC classification number: G01J5/40

    Abstract: A representative embodiment of the invention provides an infrared (IR) detector having a movable plate supported at an offset distance from a substrate by a suspension arm. In response to a temperature difference between the plate and the substrate generated by the incident IR radiation, the suspension arm deforms and changes the offset distance for the plate. In one embodiment, the suspension arm has three rod-shaped bimorph transducers that lie within a plane that is parallel to the substrate. The transducers are also parallel to one another, with the transducer that is attached to an anchor of the suspension arm being located between the two transducers that are attached to the plate.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的代表性实施例提供一种红外(IR)检测器,其具有通过悬架臂与基板偏移距离支撑的可移动板。 响应于由入射的IR辐射产生的板和衬底之间的温度差,悬架臂变形并改变板的偏移距离。 在一个实施例中,悬架臂具有位于平行于基板的平面内的三个棒状双压电晶片换能器。 换能器也彼此平行,其中附接到悬架臂的锚定件的换能器位于连接到板的两个换能器之间。

    Temperature control of thermooptic devices
    10.
    发明授权
    Temperature control of thermooptic devices 失效
    热电装置的温度控制

    公开(公告)号:US07299859B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-27

    申请号:US10424697

    申请日:2003-04-28

    CPC classification number: F28D15/06

    Abstract: A low power or passive optical apparatus provides temperature control of dynamic thermooptic devices and temperature-sensitive optical devices formed on the same substrate. The optical apparatus includes a variable heat transfer device with a conductive heat transfer component (e.g., heat pipe) and a heat-conductive interface component (e.g., heat sink) to exchange thermal energy with an external environment. In one embodiment, the heat pipe has a variable resistance and the heat sink has a fixed thermal resistance. In a second embodiment, the heat pipe has a fixed resistance and the heat sink has a variable thermal resistance. In another embodiment both the heat pipe and heat sink have variable thermal resistance. In another embodiment, the optical apparatus further includes a thermoelectric cooler and the variable heat transfer device (e.g., variable heat pipe and/or heat sink) is used to reduce the temperature range over which said thermoelectric cooler operates, resulting in a lower power requirement for the thermoelectric cooler.

    Abstract translation: 低功率或无源光学装置提供动态热光器件和形成在同一衬底上的温度敏感光学器件的温度控制。 光学装置包括具有导电传热部件(例如,热管)和用于与外部环境交换热能的导热接口部件(例如,散热器)的可变传热装置。 在一个实施例中,热管具有可变电阻并且散热器具有固定的热阻。 在第二实施例中,热管具有固定的电阻,并且散热器具有可变的热阻。 在另一个实施例中,热管和散热器都具有可变的热阻。 在另一个实施例中,光学装置还包括热电冷却器,并且使用可变热传递装置(例如,可变热管和/或散热器)来降低所述热电冷却器所在的温度范围,导致较低的功率需求 用于热电冷却器。

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