公开(公告)号：US20120120292A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13321449

申请日：2010-04-28

Applicant: Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Jeroen Rotte

Inventor： Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Jeroen Rotte

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N3/155 ,  H04N3/1568 ,  H04N5/3575 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided to form an image using an active pixel sensor imager (108). The method includes placing an active pixel sensor (202) in electrical contact with a column readout line (204), placing a sample-and-hold capacitor into electrical contact with the column readout line, and placing the sample-and-hold capacitor (314 or 320) in electrical contact with an input capacitor (324 or 334) on an amplifier (222). All of the input capacitor (324 or 334), the sample-and-hold capacitor (314 or 320), and the active pixel sensor (202) are in electrical contact for an overlapping period of time. A differential output (228) from the amplifier (222) is digitized, and used to form an image.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的示例性实施例，提供了一种使用有源像素传感器成像器（108）形成图像的方法。 该方法包括将有源像素传感器（202）放置成与列读出线（204）电接触，将采样保持电容器与列读出线电接触，并将采样保持电容器 314或320）与放大器（222）上的输入电容器（324或334）电接触。 所有输入电容器（324或334），采样保持电容器（314或320）和有源像素传感器（202）在重叠的时间段内都是电接触的。 来自放大器（222）的差分输出（228）被数字化，并用于形成图像。

公开(公告)号：US07717742B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11922448

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: Richard John Everitt ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Reinhard Weber

Inventor： Richard John Everitt ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Reinhard Weber

IPC: H01R13/73

CPC classification number: G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: An apparatus is proposed for detachable mechanical and electrical and/or optical connection of a recording appliance to an imaging apparatus. The apparatus comprises a mounting board and an insert board, which is pushed into the mounting board. In this case, the mounting board has guides on opposite sides, which hold the insert board in an interlocking manner in the pushed-in state. Electrical and/or optical contacts on the mounting board and on the insert board are connected to one another when the insert board has been pushed essentially completely into the guides on the mounting board. In one embodiment, a locking lever is provided, which converts a rotary movement of the locking lever to a linear movement of the insert board in the insertion direction. A latching position is provided in an end position of the locking lever.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于记录设备到成像设备的可拆卸机械和电气和/或光学连接的装置。 该装置包括安装板和插入板，其被推入安装板。 在这种情况下，安装板具有在相对侧的引导件，其在插入状态下以互锁的方式保持插入板。 当插入板基本上完全被推入安装板上的引导件中时，安装板和插入板上的电气和/或光学触点彼此连接。 在一个实施例中，提供锁定杆，其将锁定杆的旋转运动转换成插入板在插入方向上的线性运动。 锁定位置设置在锁定杆的端部位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080029589A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11579205

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Jeroen Rotte ,  Jerry Roctus ,  Nicolaas Damstra ,  Chris Kuppens ,  Peter Vissers

Inventor： Jeroen Rotte ,  Jerry Roctus ,  Nicolaas Damstra ,  Chris Kuppens ,  Peter Vissers

IPC: G06F9/04 ,  G06K19/04 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02B7/006 ,  G02B26/007

Abstract: A rotatable disc comprises a first zone in which a plurality of features, e.g. optical filters, are located at uniform angles from each other with respect to an axis of rotation of the disc and a second annular zone comprising sets of adjacent marks of a first type and of a second type. Each set may have a same total circumferential length, but the marks of a given type may have at least two different total circumferential lengths within a set of marks, or may be distinguishable by the relative position of marks of the different type to each other. The adjacent marks of the first and the second type may also form a code pattern that can be used for identifying the features. A method for adjusting the rotational orientation of the disc based on detecting the widths of the sectors is described.

Abstract translation: 旋转盘包括第一区，其中多个特征，例如， 光学滤光器相对于盘的旋转轴线彼此以均匀的角度定位，第二环形区域包括第一类型和第二类型的相邻标记组。 每个组可以具有相同的总圆周长度，但是给定类型的标记可以在一组标记内具有至少两个不同的总圆周长度，或者可以通过不同类型的标记的相对位置彼此区分开。 第一和第二类型的相邻标记也可以形成可用于识别特征的代码图案。 描述了一种用于基于检测扇区的宽度来调整盘的旋转取向的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07857231B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11579205

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Jeroen Rotte ,  Jerry Roctus ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Chris Kuppens ,  Peter Vissers

Inventor： Jeroen Rotte ,  Jerry Roctus ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Chris Kuppens ,  Peter Vissers

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02B7/006 ,  G02B26/007

Abstract: A rotatable disc comprises a first zone in which a plurality of features, e.g. optical filters, are located at uniform angles from each other with respect to an axis of rotation of the disc and a second annular zone comprising sets of adjacent marks of a first type and of a second type. Each set may have a same total circumferential length, but the marks of a given type may have at least two different total circumferential lengths within a set of marks, or may be distinguishable by the relative position of marks of the different type to each other. The adjacent marks of the first and the second type may also form a code pattern that can be used for identifying the features. A method for adjusting the rotational orientation of the disc based on detecting the widths of the sectors is described.

Abstract translation: 旋转盘包括第一区，其中多个特征，例如， 光学滤光器相对于盘的旋转轴线彼此以均匀的角度定位，第二环形区域包括第一类型和第二类型的相邻标记组。 每个组可以具有相同的总圆周长度，但是给定类型的标记可以在一组标记内具有至少两个不同的总圆周长度，或者可以通过不同类型的标记的相对位置彼此区分开。 第一和第二类型的相邻标记也可以形成可用于识别特征的代码图案。 描述了一种用于基于检测扇区的宽度来调整盘的旋转取向的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07839932B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11283378

申请日：2005-11-18

Applicant: Chris Kuppens ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Jan van Rooy

Inventor： Chris Kuppens ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Jan van Rooy

IPC: H04N11/04 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N19/98

Abstract: In high-end professional video cameras, a triax system transfers various signals back and forth over a single coaxial cable between the camera and a base unit using frequency multiplexing. Current low-cost camera systems transfer several signals as analogue signals over separate wires or cables. However, a standard serial SDI signal from the camera to a base unit replaces the analogue camera CVBS video output signal achieving a maximum data rate of 270 Mbit/s. To improve efficiency, a single SDI or HDSDI connection transmits a digital playback video signal as well as a digital teleprompter video signal from the base unit to the camera. A one-dimensional adaptive dynamic range compression reduces the data word length of the two video signals transmitted via the SDI/HDSDI connection. A smaller data word length is assigned to one of the two video signals than to the data word length of the other one.

Abstract translation: 在高端专业摄像机中，三星系统通过使用频率复用的相机和基本单元之间的单根同轴电缆来回传送各种信号。 当前的低成本相机系统通过单独的电线或电缆将多个信号作为模拟信号传输。 然而，从相机到基本单元的标准串行SDI信号替代了模拟摄像机CVBS视频输出信号，实现了270Mbit / s的最大数据速率。 为了提高效率，单个SDI或HDSDI连接将数字播放视频信号以及从基本单元传输到摄像机的数字电报传输视频信号。 一维自适应动态范围压缩减少了通过SDI / HDSDI连接发送的两个视频信号的数据字长度。 将两个视频信号中的一个分配给另一个的数据字长度较小的数据字长度。

公开(公告)号：US20090251580A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12227675

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Heinrich Schemmann ,  Sabine Roth ,  Steffen Lehr ,  Volker Neiss ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Jeroen Rotte

Inventor： Heinrich Schemmann ,  Sabine Roth ,  Steffen Lehr ,  Volker Neiss ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Jeroen Rotte

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/343 ,  H04N5/35554 ,  H04N5/359 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/3653 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/376 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A circuit for resetting and reading out a pixel cell of a CMOS image sensor is proposed. The circuit allows for reading out the pixel cell at least two times during a main integration interval, thereby generating at least two pixel signals. The circuit further comprises means for combining the at least two pixel signals to an output signal. The means for combining are operable to combine the at least two pixel signals weighted in dependence on a saturation level of the pixel cell. A method for controlling the circuit for reading out the image sensor is also proposed.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于复位和读出CMOS图像传感器的像素单元的电路。 电路允许在主积分间隔期间至少读出像素单元至少两次，从而产生至少两个像素信号。 电路还包括用于将至少两个像素信号组合到输出信号的装置。 用于组合的装置可操作以组合根据像素单元的饱和​​度级加权的至少两个像素信号。 还提出了一种用于控制用于读出图像传感器的电路的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130088620A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13704264

申请日：2011-06-14

Applicant: Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Juul Van Den Heijkant

Inventor： Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Juul Van Den Heijkant

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  H04N9/07 ,  H04N5/374

CPC classification number: H01L27/14643 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N9/07 ,  H04N13/254

Abstract: A method for driving a sensor comprises, during a first time interval, generating a first type sensor value by repeatedly generating alternating periods of sensitivity and insensitivity of at least one pixel of the sensor, and reading out the sensor, and during a second time interval, generating a second type sensor value by irradiating the scene facing the sensor with pulses of electromagnetic energy having a wavelength detectable by the sensor and having predefined start times and durations, and repeatedly generating alternating periods of sensitivity and insensitivity of the at least one pixel, and reading out the pixel once again. Generating alternating periods of sensitivity and insensitivity includes repeatedly controlling transfer means and reset means of the at least one pixel to alternately enable charge transfer while removing reset from the detector element and to disable charge transfer while resetting the detector element, respectively.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动传感器的方法包括：在第一时间间隔期间，通过重复地产生传感器的至少一个像素的灵敏度和不敏感性的交替周期并且读出传感器来产生第一类型传感器值，并且在第二时间间隔期间 通过用具有可由传感器检测到的波长的电磁能量的脉冲照射面向传感器的场景并具有预定的起始时间和持续时间并且重复产生至少一个像素的灵敏度和不敏感性的交替周期来产生第二类型传感器值， 并再次读出像素。 产生灵敏度和不敏感性的交替周期包括重复地控制至少一个像素的传送装置和复位装置，以交替地使得电荷转移同时从检测器元件移除复位，并且在分别复位检测器元件时禁止电荷转移。

公开(公告)号：US20110304696A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13134089

申请日：2011-05-28

Applicant: Peter Centen ,  Klaas Jan Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Juul Van Den Heijkant

Inventor： Peter Centen ,  Klaas Jan Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Juul Van Den Heijkant

IPC: H04N13/02

CPC classification number: G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: An improved solution for generating depth maps using time-of-flight measurements is described, more specifically a time-of-flight imager and a time-of-flight imaging method with an improved accuracy. A depth correction profile is applied to the measured depth maps, which takes into account propagation delays within an array of pixels of a sensor of the time-of-flight imager.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用飞行时间测量产生深度图的改进解决方案，更具体地描述了飞行时间成像仪和具有改进精度的飞行时间成像方法。 深度校正曲线应用于测量的深度图，其考虑了飞行时间成像器的传感器的像素阵列内的传播延迟。

公开(公告)号：US20090239416A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US11922448

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: Richard John Everitt ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Reinhard Weber

Inventor： Richard John Everitt ,  Nicolaas Johannes Damstra ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Reinhard Weber

IPC: H01R33/945

CPC classification number: G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: An apparatus is proposed for detachable mechanical and electrical and/or optical connection of a recording appliance to an imaging apparatus. The apparatus comprises a mounting board and an insert board, which is pushed into the mounting board. In this case, the mounting board has guides on opposite sides, which hold the insert board in an interlocking manner in the pushed-in state. Electrical and/or optical contacts on the mounting board and on the insert board are connected to one another when the insert board has been pushed essentially completely into the guides on the mounting board. In one embodiment, a locking lever is provided, which converts a rotary movement of the locking lever to a linear movement of the insert board in the insertion direction. A latching position is provided in an end position of the locking lever.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于记录设备到成像设备的可拆卸机械和电气和/或光学连接的装置。 该装置包括安装板和插入板，其被推入安装板。 在这种情况下，安装板具有在相对侧的引导件，其在插入状态下以互锁的方式保持插入板。 当插入板基本上完全被推入安装板上的引导件中时，安装板和插入板上的电气和/或光学触点彼此连接。 在一个实施例中，提供锁定杆，其将锁定杆的旋转运动转换成插入板在插入方向上的线性运动。 锁定位置设置在锁定杆的端部位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090174802A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12227503

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: Patrick Vogel ,  Steffen Lehr ,  Heinrich Schemman ,  Sabine Roth ,  Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Friedrich Heizmann

Inventor： Patrick Vogel ,  Steffen Lehr ,  Heinrich Schemman ,  Sabine Roth ,  Petrus Gijsbertus Maria Centen ,  Jeroen Rotte ,  Friedrich Heizmann

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/3454

Abstract: Image sensor, which comprises a plurality of pixels arranged as a pixel array with rows and columns and at least one read-out arrangement for reading out the pixels row by row. The columns are grouped into blocks with a certain number N of columns. Each read-out arrangement comprises N column read out circuits and an addressing circuit for with at least two groups of addressing lines for addressing the blocks. The blocks are selectively addressed by the groups of addressing lines in a way that a read-out sequence of blocks addressed by the groups is continuous across all blocks.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器，其包括排列成具有行和列的像素阵列的多个像素以及用于逐行读出像素的至少一个读出装置。 列被分组成具有一定数量N个列的块。 每个读出装置包括N列读出电路和用于至少两组用于寻址块的寻址线的寻址电路。 块被选择性地由寻址行组寻址，使得由组寻址的块的读出序列在所有块上是连续的。