Method of operating an optical mouse
    1.
    发明授权
    Method of operating an optical mouse 有权
    操作光电鼠标的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07808485B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-05

    申请号:US11929606

    申请日:2007-10-30

    IPC分类号: G09G5/08

    摘要: A method for controlling a computer cursor involves capturing a plurality of arrays of data in a hand held device representing light entering the device from an environment in which the device resides, processing at least some of the plurality of arrays of data in the device to estimate motion of the device with respect to the environment during each of a plurality of measurement cycles, and sending a series of estimated motion signals to a computer to move a cursor display in response to motion of the device relative to the environment, each such estimated motion signal representing the estimated motion of the handheld device during more than one of the plurality of measurement cycles.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制计算机光标的方法涉及在手持设备中从表示从该设备驻留的环境进入设备的光的多个数据阵列,在设备中处理多个数据阵列中的至少一些以估计 在多个测量周期中的每一个期间设备相对于环境的运动,以及响应于设备相对于环境的运动而向计算机发送一系列估计运动信号以移动光标显示,每个这样的估计运动 表示多个测量周期期间多于一个的手持设备的估计运动的信号。

    Distributed link module architecture
    2.
    发明授权
    Distributed link module architecture 失效
    分布式链路模块架构

    公开(公告)号:US07194651B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-20

    申请号:US10109480

    申请日:2002-03-28

    IPC分类号: G06F1/00 G06F17/50

    摘要: A link module architecture is disclosed for use with a multi-core central processing unit having a cross bar switch. The link module comprises timing recovery circuitry operably coupled to the central processing unit, wherein the timing recovery circuitry is positioned proximate to the cross bar switch. The link module further comprises a bit receiver operably coupled to the central processing unit, and a bit output driver operably coupled to the central processing unit. The bit receiver, preferably comprising a wide bandwidth amplifier, and the bit driver are preferably integrated with a sea of on-chip RAM.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种与具有横杆开关的多核心中央处理单元一起使用的链路模块架构。 链路模块包括可操作地耦合到中央处理单元的定时恢复电路,其中定时恢复电路定位成靠近交叉开关。 链路模块还包括可操作地耦合到中央处理单元的位接收器和可操作地耦合到中央处理单元的位输出驱动器。 优选地包括宽带宽放大器的位接收器和位驱动器优选地与片上RAM的海集成。

    Photo-sensor array for motion detection
    3.
    发明授权
    Photo-sensor array for motion detection 有权
    用于运动检测的光电传感器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US06906304B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-14

    申请号:US10305062

    申请日:2002-11-27

    IPC分类号: H01L27/00 H01L27/146

    CPC分类号: H01L27/14643

    摘要: Pixels in an array of image sensor pixels contain photo-sensors and circuits having inputs connected to the photosensors. The circuits have feedback loops for reducing fixed pattern noise in the array. Output from each pixel is used to latch a multibit counter value supplied by a global counter. Each feedback loop preferably includes a pair of alternately-toggling switching transistors to minimize unwanted charge injection. An image sensor according to the invention can be used for, e.g., motion sensing.

    摘要翻译: 图像传感器像素阵列中的像素包含具有连接到光电传感器的输入的光电传感器和电路。 这些电路具有用于减少阵列中固定模式噪声的反馈环路。 来自每个像素的输出用于锁存由全局计数器提供的多位计数器值。 每个反馈回路优选地包括一对交替切换开关晶体管,以最小化不需要的电荷注入。 根据本发明的图像传感器可以用于例如运动感测。

    Proximity detector for a seeing eye mouse
    4.
    发明授权
    Proximity detector for a seeing eye mouse 失效
    近距离检测器用于看眼鼠

    公开(公告)号:US06281882B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-28

    申请号:US09052046

    申请日:1998-03-30

    IPC分类号: G09G508

    摘要: An optical mouse images as an array of pixels the spatial features of generally any micro textured or micro detailed work surface below the mouse. The photo detector responses are digitized and stored as a frame into memory. Motion produces successive frames of translated patterns of pixel information, which are compared by autocorrelation to ascertain the direction and amount of movement. A hold feature suspends the production of movement signals to the computer, allowing the mouse to be physically relocated on the work surface without disturbing the position on the screen of the pointer. This may be needed if the operator runs out of room to physically move the mouse further, but the screen pointer still needs to go further. The hold feature may be implemented with an actual button, a separate proximity detector or by detecting the presence of a characteristic condition in the digitized data, such as loss of correlation or velocity in excess of a selected limit. A convenient place for an actual hold button is along the sides of the mouse near the bottom, where the thumb and the opposing ring finger grip the mouse. The gripping force used to lift the mouse engages the hold function. Hold may incorporate a brief delay upon either the release of the hold button, detection of proper proximity or the return of reasonable digitized values. During that delay any illumination control or AGC servo loops stabilize. A new reference frame is taken prior to the resumption of motion detection.

    摘要翻译: 光学鼠标将像素的阵列图像通常位于鼠标下面的任何微纹理或微细的工作表面的空间特征。 光电检测器响应被数字化并作为帧存储到存储器中。 运动产生像素信息的平移图案的连续帧,其通过自相关比较以确定运动的方向和量。 保持功能将运动信号暂停生产到计算机,允许鼠标物理地重新定位在工作表面上,而不会干扰指示器屏幕上的位置。 如果操作者耗尽空间以进一步物理移动鼠标,则可能需要这一点,但是屏幕指针仍然需要进一步。 保持特征可以用实际按钮,单独的接近检测器或通过检测数字化数据中的特征状况的存在来实现,诸如超过所选极限的相关性或速度的损失。 实际按住按钮的一个方便的地方是靠近底部的鼠标的两侧,拇指和相对的无名指握住鼠标。 用于提升鼠标的夹紧力与保持功能接合。 保持可能会在保留按钮的释放,检测到适当的接近度或合理的数字化值的返回之间引入短暂的延迟。 在该延迟期间,任何照明控制或AGC伺服回路稳定。 在恢复运动检测之前采取新的参考系。

    CIRCUITS FOR CONVERTING SFQ-BASED RZ AND NRZ SIGNALING TO BILEVEL VOLTAGE NRZ SIGNALING

    公开(公告)号:US20230046568A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17401526

    申请日:2021-08-13

    IPC分类号: H03M5/14 H03K19/003

    摘要: Edge-sensitive, state-based single flux quantum (SFQ) based circuitry and related methods convert return-to-zero (RZ) or non-return-to-zero (NRZ) encoded SFQ-pulse-based signals to bilevel NRZ phase signals that can subsequently be converted to bilevel voltage signals by an output amplifier (OA). The SFQ-based circuitry can be integrated with a current amplification stage of a driver that can be coupled to a stage of the OA. The SFQ-based circuitry can be made to be compatible with RQL-encoded input signals that can be either RZ or NRZ. The SFQ-based circuitry can thus be compatible with both wave-pipelined (WPL) and phase-mode (PML) RQL circuitry. Because the SFQ-based circuitry and related methods are edge-sensitive and state-based, they can function at system clock rates in excess of 1 GHz with reduced glitches and improved bit error rates as compared to other superconducting RZ-NRZ conversion circuitry and methods.

    “Seeing eye” mouse for computer system
    7.
    发明授权
    “Seeing eye” mouse for computer system 有权
    “看眼”鼠标为计算机系统

    公开(公告)号:US07652661B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-26

    申请号:US11022183

    申请日:2004-12-23

    IPC分类号: G09G5/08

    摘要: A hand operated pointing device for use with a computer includes a movable housing, a source of non-coherent light illuminating a work surface and circuitry in the movable housing using arrays of data related to light reflected by the illuminated work surface to produce values by processing portions of a first array with portions of a second array. One of the values may be identified to represent movement of the housing relative to the work surface. The light may illuminate surface irregularities at an angle of incidence low enough to produce suitable arrays of data for processing from highlights and shadows of the illuminated surface irregularities. The circuitry may produce additional values by processing another selected portion of the first array with portions of a third array or may select a fourth array for processing with the third array. Predictions may be derived from the values.

    摘要翻译: 与计算机一起使用的手动指示装置包括可移动外壳,照亮工作表面的非相干光源和可移动外壳中的电路,使用与被照射的工作表面反射的光相关的数据阵列,以通过处理产生值 具有第二阵列的部分的第一阵列的部分。 值之一可以被识别以表示壳体相对于工作表面的运动。 光可以以足够低的入射角照射表面凹凸,以产生合适的数据阵列,用于从被照射的表面凹凸的亮点和阴影处理。 电路可以通过用第三阵列的部分处理第一阵列的另一个选定部分来产生附加值,或者可以选择用于与第三阵列进行处理的第四阵列。 预测可以从值得出。

    Photocell layout for high-speed optical navigation microchips
    9.
    发明授权
    Photocell layout for high-speed optical navigation microchips 失效
    Photocell布局用于高速光学导航微芯片

    公开(公告)号:US6037643A

    公开(公告)日:2000-03-14

    申请号:US24093

    申请日:1998-02-17

    申请人: Derek L. Knee

    发明人: Derek L. Knee

    摘要: Circuitry is employed to provide an array of photoelements for generating an electrical signal from light energy. The circuit is essentially comprised of a plurality of photoelements including a light-receiving portion, which may include a phototransistor for receiving light and generating electrical energy therefrom, and a non-light-receiving portion, which may include amplification circuitry for properly biasing the phototransistor base and for amplifying the light signal. Within the array, geometric centers of vertically and horizontally adjacent phototransistors are equidistant from one another to form a symmetrical array of photoelements. A relatively high fill factor is achieved by an efficient, symmetrical layout of the photoelements within the array. One main advantage of the high fill factor of the symmetrical array is that it generates a greater light signal than related designs, which eliminates the need for optical magnification of pixels on an original sheet of paper. Additionally, the advantage of the symmetrical array is that the subsequent signal processing of the image captured by the photoreceiving array is not required to correct for unequal distances between geometric centers of adjacent phototransistors.

    摘要翻译: 采用电路来提供用于从光能产生电信号的光电元件阵列。 该电路基本上包括多个光电元件,其包括光接收部分,光接收部分可以包括用于接收光并从其产生电能的光电晶体管,以及非光接收部分,其可以包括用于适当地偏置光电晶体管的放大电路 并用于放大光信号。 在阵列内,垂直和水平相邻的光电晶体管的几何中心彼此等距,以形成对称阵列的光电元件。 通过阵列内的光元件的有效的对称布局来实现相对高的填充因子。 对称阵列的高填充因子的一个主要优点是其产生比相关设计更大的光信号,这消除了对原始纸张上的像素的光学放大的需要。 此外,对称阵列的优点在于,不需要由光接收阵列捕获的图像的后续信号处理来校正相邻光电晶体管的几何中心之间的不等距离。

    Scanning mouse for a computer system
    10.
    发明授权
    Scanning mouse for a computer system 失效
    扫描计算机系统的鼠标

    公开(公告)号:US5994710A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-30

    申请号:US70189

    申请日:1998-04-30

    CPC分类号: G06F3/0317

    摘要: A scanning mouse has two optical navigation sensors to allow measurement of both translation and rotation of the scanning mouse. It also has an image sensor, and the ability to digitize the sensed image data. There may be a second image sensor at perpendicular to the first. A high speed digital data path connects the scanning mouse to the computer. Software in the computer processes image line data that includes the locations of the navigation sensors and the digitized image data to produce partial scanned images that are further assembled into a complete image within the environment of the computer. Each optical navigation sensor images as an array of pixels the spatial features of generally any micro textured or micro detailed work surface below the mouse. The photo detector responses are digitized and stored as a frame into memory. Motion produces successive frames of translated patterns of pixel information, which are compared by autocorrelation to ascertain the direction and amount of movement. A hold feature suspends the production of movement signals to the computer.

    摘要翻译: 扫描鼠标具有两个光学导航传感器,用于测量扫描鼠标的平移和旋转。 它还具有图像传感器,以及对感测图像数据进行数字化的能力。 垂直于第一图像传感器可能有第二个图像传感器。 高速数字数据路径将扫描鼠标连接到计算机。 计算机中的软件处理包括导航传感器和数字化图像数据的位置的图像行数据,以产生进一步组装成计算机环境内的完整图像的部分扫描图像。 每个光学导航传感器像素的阵列一样将鼠标的下方的微细纹理或微细的工作表面的空间特征图像化。 光电检测器响应被数字化并作为帧存储到存储器中。 运动产生像素信息的平移图案的连续帧,其通过自相关比较以确定运动的方向和量。 保持功能将运动信号的生成暂停到计算机。