公开(公告)号：US20120133955A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13242587

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: David Patrick BAXTER

Inventor： David Patrick BAXTER

IPC: G01B11/14 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  H03K17/9636 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing having a mousing surface, and a navigation device carried by the housing and comprising a proximity detector. The proximity detector may include a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) configured to detect movement of an activator adjacent the mousing surface. For example, the proximity detector may detect movement along three axes.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括具有鼠标表面的壳体和由壳体承载并包括接近检测器的导航装置。 接近检测器可以包括单光子雪崩二极管（SPAD），其被配置为检测邻近鼠标表面的激活器的运动。 例如，接近检测器可以检测沿着三个轴的移动。

公开(公告)号：US08610043B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13238710

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: David Patrick Baxter

Inventor： David Patrick Baxter

IPC: G01J1/32

CPC classification number: G01S17/026 ,  H01L31/02019 ,  H01L31/107

Abstract: A proximity detector may include an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and an illumination source. Illumination from the illumination source may be reflected by a target to the array of single photon avalanche diodes. The SPADs may be operable to detect events. A number of events detected may be dependent on a level of illumination incident on the SPADs. The proximity detector may then determine a quality metric and calculate an output when the quality metric is at a predetermined level. A related method may include regulating the quality of the data on which such a proximity detector apparatus calculates its output.

Abstract translation: 接近检测器可以包括单光子雪崩二极管（SPAD）阵列和照明源。 来自照明源的照明可以被目标反射到单光子雪崩二极管的阵列。 SPAD可以用于检测事件。 检测到的一些事件可能取决于事件发生在SPAD上的照明水平。 接近检测器然后可以确定质量度量并且当质量度量处于预定水平时计算输出。 相关方法可以包括调节这种接近检测装置计算其输出的数据的质量。

公开(公告)号：US20090273692A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12432036

申请日：2009-04-29

Applicant: Jeffrey RAYNOR ,  Patrick BAXTER

Inventor： Jeffrey RAYNOR ,  Patrick BAXTER

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 ,  G01N21/6454 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L2223/54433 ,  H01L2223/5444 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Data is encoded on an image sensor that has a plurality of pixels including one or more bio-sensing pixels and one or more data encoding pixels. The method includes applying a covering material selectively to the data encoding pixels depending on the data to be encoded, the covering material having a detectable difference in opacity relative to having no covering material present. The method includes reading the data encoding pixels, in the presence of light, and decoding data according to a pre-determined scheme depending on the presence of the covering material on the data encoding pixel. As bio-reagents are typically applied after manufacture of the image sensor, the image sensor can have information encoded for electronic detection subsequent to manufacture.

Abstract translation: 数据被编码在具有包括一个或多个生物感测像素和一个或多个数据编码像素的多个像素的图像传感器上。 该方法包括根据要编码的数据将覆盖材料选择性地应用于数据编码像素，所述覆盖材料相对于不存在覆盖材料具有可检测的不透明差异。 该方法包括根据数据编码像素上的覆盖材料的存在，根据预定方案在存在光的情况下读取数据编码像素和解码数据。 由于生物试剂通常在制造图像传感器之后被应用，图像传感器可以在制造之后具有编码用于电子检测的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08610805B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12952918

申请日：2010-11-23

Applicant: Jeffrey Raynor ,  Patrick Baxter

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor ,  Patrick Baxter

IPC: H04N9/09 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/376 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device includes an array of daisy chained image sensors, with each image sensor including a pixel array. A host is coupled to an image sensor at an end of the array and is configured to insert identification codes. The identification codes include embedded data values to thereby indicate specific parts of the image data, and a set of identification codes comprising a first identification code to identify a start of a data stream and a second identification code to identify an end of the data stream.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括菊花链图像传感器的阵列，每个图像传感器包括像素阵列。 主机耦合到阵列末端的图像传感器，并被配置为插入识别码。 识别码包括嵌入数据值，从而指示图像数据的特定部分，以及包括识别数据流的开始的第一识别码的识别码集合和用于识别数据流的结束的第二识别码。

公开(公告)号：US20110157418A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12952918

申请日：2010-11-23

Applicant: Jeffrey RAYNOR ,  Patrick Baxter

Inventor： Jeffrey RAYNOR ,  Patrick Baxter

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/228 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N5/3415 ,  H04N5/376 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An array of image sensors are connected in a daisy chained arrangement. The sensors in the array are addressed on the basis of the number of pixels each of them processes.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器阵列以菊花链式布置连接。 基于每个处理的像素的数量来寻址阵列中的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US07777879B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11670179

申请日：2007-02-01

Applicant: Patrick Baxter ,  Jeffrey Raynor

Inventor： Patrick Baxter ,  Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/38 ,  G01D5/3473

Abstract: An optical rotary encoder uses polarization difference imaging techniques to calculate an angle of orientation of a rotatable member. The optical rotary encoder includes a light source, a polarization sensor that has a polarizer and image sensing structure, and a polarizer disk fixed between to the rotatable and interposed between the light source and the polarization sensor.

Abstract translation: 光学旋转编码器使用偏振差成像技术来计算可旋转构件的取向角。 光学旋转编码器包括光源，具有偏振器和图像感测结构的偏振传感器，以及固定在可旋转并插入在光源和偏振传感器之间的偏振片。

公开(公告)号：US20080186491A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11670179

申请日：2007-02-01

Applicant: Patrick Baxter ,  Jeffrey Raynor

Inventor： Patrick Baxter ,  Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/38 ,  G01D5/3473

Abstract: An optical rotary encoder uses polarization difference imaging techniques to calculate an angle of orientation of a rotatable member. The optical rotary encoder includes a light source, a polarization sensor that has a polarizer and image sensing structure, and a polarizer disk fixed between to the rotatable and interposed between the light source and the polarization sensor.

Abstract translation: 光学旋转编码器使用偏振差成像技术来计算可旋转构件的取向角。 光学旋转编码器包括光源，具有偏振器和图像感测结构的偏振传感器，以及固定在可旋转并插入在光源和偏振传感器之间的偏振片。

公开(公告)号：US09058081B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13242587

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: David Patrick Baxter

Inventor： David Patrick Baxter

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G01T1/24 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  H03K17/9636 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing having a mousing surface, and a navigation device carried by the housing and comprising a proximity detector. The proximity detector may include a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) configured to detect movement of an activator adjacent the mousing surface. For example, the proximity detector may detect movement along three axes.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括具有鼠标表面的壳体和由壳体承载并包括接近检测器的导航装置。 接近检测器可以包括单光子雪崩二极管（SPAD），其被配置为检测邻近鼠标表面的激活器的运动。 例如，接近检测器可以检测沿着三个轴的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20120153120A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13238710

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: David Patrick Baxter

Inventor： David Patrick Baxter

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01S17/026 ,  H01L31/02019 ,  H01L31/107

Abstract: A proximity detector may include an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and an illumination source. Illumination from the illumination source may be reflected by a target to the array of single photon avalanche diodes. The SPADs may be operable to detect events. A number of events detected may be dependent on a level of illumination incident on the SPADs. The proximity detector may then determine a quality metric and calculate an output when the quality metric is at a predetermined level. A related method may include regulating the quality of the data on which such a proximity detector apparatus calculates its output.

Abstract translation: 接近检测器可以包括单光子雪崩二极管（SPAD）阵列和照明源。 来自照明源的照明可以被目标反射到单光子雪崩二极管的阵列。 SPAD可以用于检测事件。 检测到的一些事件可能取决于事件发生在SPAD上的照明水平。 接近检测器然后可以确定质量度量并且当质量度量处于预定水平时计算输出。 相关方法可以包括调节这种接近检测装置计算其输出的数据的质量。

公开(公告)号：US08120689B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12432036

申请日：2009-04-29

Applicant: Jeffrey Raynor ,  Patrick Baxter

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor ,  Patrick Baxter

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 ,  G01N21/6454 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L2223/54433 ,  H01L2223/5444 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Data is encoded on an image sensor that has a plurality of pixels including one or more bio-sensing pixels and one or more data encoding pixels. The method includes applying a covering material selectively to the data encoding pixels depending on the data to be encoded, the covering material having a detectable difference in opacity relative to having no covering material present. The method includes reading the data encoding pixels, in the presence of light, and decoding data according to a pre-determined scheme depending on the presence of the covering material on the data encoding pixel. As bio-reagents are typically applied after manufacture of the image sensor, the image sensor can have information encoded for electronic detection subsequent to manufacture.

Abstract translation: 数据被编码在具有包括一个或多个生物感测像素和一个或多个数据编码像素的多个像素的图像传感器上。 该方法包括根据要编码的数据将覆盖材料选择性地应用于数据编码像素，所述覆盖材料相对于不存在覆盖材料具有可检测的不透明差异。 该方法包括根据数据编码像素上的覆盖材料的存在，根据预定方案在存在光的情况下读取数据编码像素和解码数据。 由于生物试剂通常在制造图像传感器之后被应用，图像传感器可以在制造之后具有编码用于电子检测的信息。