Three phase capacitance-based sensing
    1.
    发明授权
    Three phase capacitance-based sensing 有权
    三相电容式感应

    公开(公告)号:US08661901B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-04

    申请号:US13257386

    申请日:2009-03-19

    IPC分类号: G01P15/125 G01C15/08

    摘要: Various systems and methods for sensing are provided. In one embodiment, a sensing system is provided that includes a first electrode array disposed on a proof mass, and a second electrode array disposed on a planar surface of a support structure. The proof mass is attached to the support structure via a compliant coupling such that the first electrode array is positioned substantially parallel to and faces the second electrode array and the proof mass is capable of displacement relative to the support structure. The first electrode array includes a plurality of first patterns of electrodes and the second electrode array includes a plurality of second patterns of electrodes. The sensing system further includes circuitry configured to provide an input voltage to each of the second patterns of electrodes to produce an electrical null position for the first electrode array.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于感测的各种系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,提供了一种感测系统,其包括设置在检测质量块上的第一电极阵列和设置在支撑结构的平坦表面上的第二电极阵列。 检测质量通过柔性联接件附接到支撑结构,使得第一电极阵列基本上平行于第二电极阵列并面对第二电极阵列,并且检测质量块能够相对于支撑结构移位。 第一电极阵列包括多个电极的第一图案,第二电极阵列包括多个第二图案的电极。 感测系统还包括被配置为向每个第二电极图形提供输入电压以产生第一电极阵列的电零位置的电路​​。

    Arrays, system and method for bi-directional data transmission
    2.
    发明授权
    Arrays, system and method for bi-directional data transmission 有权
    用于双向数据传输的数组,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08611758B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US12991107

    申请日:2008-05-07

    IPC分类号: H04B10/00

    CPC分类号: H04B10/803

    摘要: A system for bi-directional data transmission includes a first array coupled to a first subsystem and a second array coupled to a second subsystem. The first array includes a first plurality of transmitters that produce first optical signals that are transmitted through free space, and a first plurality of receivers. The second array includes a second plurality of transmitters that produce second optical signals that are transmitted through free space to the first plurality of receivers, and a second plurality of receivers that is configured to receive the first optical signals. An image-forming apparatus is operatively positioned between the first and second arrays and is configured to concurrently form an image of the first plurality of transmitters on the second plurality of receivers and an image of the second plurality of transmitters on the first plurality of receivers.

    摘要翻译: 用于双向数据传输的系统包括耦合到第一子系统的第一阵列和耦合到第二子系统的第二阵列。 第一阵列包括产生通过自由空间传输的第一光信号的第一多个发射机和第一多个接收机。 第二阵列包括第二多个发射机,其产生通过自由空间传输到第一多个接收机的第二光信号,以及被配置为接收第一光信号的第二多个接收机。 图像形成装置可操作地定位在第一和第二阵列之间,并且被配置为同时形成第二多个接收机上的第一多个发射机的图像和第一多个接收机上的第二多个发射机的图像。

    Gyroscopes using surface electrodes
    3.
    发明授权
    Gyroscopes using surface electrodes 有权
    陀螺仪使用表面电极

    公开(公告)号:US08272266B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-25

    申请号:US12421016

    申请日:2009-04-09

    CPC分类号: G01C19/5719

    摘要: Gyroscopes using surface electrodes are provided. In this regard, a representative microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gyroscope, among others, includes a top substrate and a bottom substrate. The top substrate includes an outermost structure that is open and enclosed and a first driving structure that is disposed within the outermost structure and includes first driving electrodes disposed on a bottom surface. The bottom substrate is disposed below the top substrate and includes second driving electrodes disposed on a top surface of the bottom substrate. The second driving electrodes are substantially aligned below the first driving electrodes such that a force can be applied to the first driving structure by an electrostatic force generated between the first and second driving electrodes. The first and second driving electrodes are also configured to provide a capacitance signal based on the movement of the first driving structure.

    摘要翻译: 提供使用表面电极的陀螺仪。 在这方面,代表性的微机电系统(MEMS)陀螺仪等包括顶部基底和底部基底。 顶部基板包括开放和封闭的最外面的结构,以及设置在最外面结构内并包括设置在底面上的第一驱动电极的第一驱动结构。 底部基板设置在顶部基板的下方,并且包括设置在底部基板的顶表面上的第二驱动电极。 第二驱动电极基本上对准第一驱动电极下方,使得能够通过在第一和第二驱动电极之间产生的静电力将力施加到第一驱动结构。 第一和第二驱动电极还被配置为基于第一驱动结构的移动来提供电容信号。

    ADJUSTING A TRANSDUCER HEAD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA
    4.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTING A TRANSDUCER HEAD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA 有权
    调整用于传输数据的传感器头

    公开(公告)号:US20120019956A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:US13260189

    申请日:2009-10-05

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584 G11B5/008

    CPC分类号: G11B5/29 G11B5/584

    摘要: A transducer head apparatus (140) is disclosed for concurrently transferring data relative to a plurality of tracks on a data carrier. The head apparatus comprises a body (310) extending longitudinally, the body supporting a plurality of longitudinally spaced transducer elements (240, 241, 242, 250, 251, 252, 260, 261, 255, 256, 257, 265, 266, 267), and adjuster apparatus (330) operable to adjust the relative longitudinal dispositions of at least some of the transducer elements.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于同时传送数据相对于数据载体上的多个轨道的换能器头装置(140)。 所述头部装置包括纵向延伸的本体(310),所述主体支撑多个纵向间隔开的换能器元件(240,241,242,250,251,252,260,261,255,256,257,265,266,267,256,256,261,255,256,257,265,266,267,276)。 )和调节器装置(330),其可操作以调节至少一些换能器元件的相对纵向配置。

    DEVICE FOR OPTICALLY COUPLING PHOTONIC ELEMENTS
    5.
    发明申请
    DEVICE FOR OPTICALLY COUPLING PHOTONIC ELEMENTS 有权
    光耦合光电元件设备

    公开(公告)号:US20110268392A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:US13126848

    申请日:2008-10-31

    IPC分类号: G02B6/38

    摘要: A device for optically coupling two photonic elements may comprise an interposer where each photonic element is axially aligned with an optical pathway in the interposer. Also included is an optics assembly configured to direct a photonic signal along the optical pathway; and a mechanical guide assembly configured to reduce the relative tilt and rotation of photonic elements. Another such device may comprise two connectors where each connector comprises an optical pathway element in which an optics assembly is situated and a photonic element aligned with the optical pathway element. A mechanical guide assembly secures the optical pathway elements in a position so as to reduce the relative tilt and rotation of the photonic elements. A connection for optically coupling two computing units can comprise a partition situated between the computing units and on which an interposer is mounted.

    摘要翻译: 用于光耦合两个光子元件的装置可以包括插入器,其中每个光子元件与插入器中的光路径轴向对准。 还包括被配置为沿着光学路径引导光子信号的光学组件; 以及被配置为减少光子元件的相对倾斜和旋转的机械引导组件。 另一个这样的装置可以包括两个连接器,其中每个连接器包括其中设置光学组件的光学路径元件和与光学路径元件对准的光子元件。 机械引导组件将光学路径元件固定在一个位置,以便减少光子元件的相对倾斜和旋转。 用于光耦合两个计算单元的连接可以包括位于计算单元之间并且安装有插入器的分区。

    Optical Beam Couplers And Splitters
    6.
    发明申请
    Optical Beam Couplers And Splitters 有权
    光束耦合器和分离器

    公开(公告)号:US20110206320A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US13126845

    申请日:2008-10-31

    IPC分类号: G02B6/26 G02B6/24

    摘要: Beam couplers and splitters are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a beam coupler and splitter includes a first waveguide including a bevel and a bend, and a second waveguide including a bevel complementarily shaped to the first waveguide bevel. The first waveguide bevel is configured to totally internally reflect at least some light incident thereon. The second waveguide is coupled to the first waveguide such that i) the second waveguide bevel is adjacent to at least a portion of the first waveguide bevel, and ii) a predetermined coupling ratio is achieved.

    摘要翻译: 光束耦合器和分离器在本文中公开。 光束耦合器和分离器的实施例包括包括斜面和弯曲部的第一波导和包括与第一波导斜面互补成形的斜面的第二波导。 第一波导斜面被配置为完全内部反射入射到其上的至少一些光。 第二波导耦合到第一波导,使得i)第二波导斜面与第一波导斜面的至少一部分相邻,以及ii)实现预定的耦合比。

    FREE SPACE OPTICAL INTERCONNECT
    7.
    发明申请
    FREE SPACE OPTICAL INTERCONNECT 审中-公开
    免费空间光学互连

    公开(公告)号:US20100296820A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-25

    申请号:US12864231

    申请日:2008-01-31

    IPC分类号: H04B10/12

    摘要: A system such as a server (100) dynamically aligns multiple free-space optical communication signals. One system embodiment includes a first array (114) in a first subsystem (110) and a second array (116) in a second subsystem (110). The first array (114) contains transmitters that produce optical signals that are transmitted through a first lens (220), free space, and a second lens (270) to the second array (116). The second array (116) contains receivers, and the first and second lenses (220, 270) constitute a telecentric lens that forms an image of the first array (114) on the second array (116). Mounting systems (230, 280) attach the first and second lenses (220, 270) respectively to the first and second subsystems (110), and at least one of the mounting systems (230, 280) dynamically moves the attached lens (220, 270) or another optical element (210, 260) to maintain image alignment.

    摘要翻译: 诸如服务器(100)的系统动态地对准多个自由空间光通信信号。 一个系统实施例包括第一子系统(110)中的第一阵列(114)和第二子系统(110)中的第二阵列(116)。 第一阵列(114)包含产生通过第一透镜(220),自由空间和第二透镜(270)传输到第二阵列(116)的光信号的发射器。 第二阵列(116)包含接收器,并且第一和第二透镜(220,270)构成在第二阵列(116)上形成第一阵列(114)的图像的远心透镜。 安装系统(230,280)将第一和第二透镜(220,270)分别附接到第一和第二子系统(110),并且至少一个安装系统(230,280)动态地移动附接的透镜(220,270) 270)或另一光学元件(210,260)以保持图像对准。

    THREE PHASE CAPACITANCE-BASED SENSING AND ACTUATION
    8.
    发明申请
    THREE PHASE CAPACITANCE-BASED SENSING AND ACTUATION 有权
    三相电容式感应和激励

    公开(公告)号:US20080178674A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US11668951

    申请日:2007-01-30

    IPC分类号: G01P15/00

    CPC分类号: G01P15/125 G01P2015/082

    摘要: Various systems and methods for sensing are provided. In one embodiment, a sensing system is provided that includes a first electrode array disposed on a proof mass, and a second electrode array disposed on a planar surface of a support structure. The proof mass is attached to the support structure via a compliant coupling such that the first electrode array is positioned substantially parallel to and faces the second electrode array, where the proof mass is capable of displacement relative to the support structure. The displacement of the proof mass is in a direction substantially parallel to the second electrode array. The first electrode array comprises a plurality of first patterns of electrodes, the first patterns being interdigitated, and each of the first patterns comprises at least two first electrodes. The second electrode array comprises a plurality of second patterns of electrodes, the second patterns being interdigitated. Each of the second patterns comprising at least three second electrodes, where corresponding ones of the second electrodes in the second patterns are coupled in common.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于感测的各种系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,提供了一种感测系统,其包括设置在检测质量块上的第一电极阵列和设置在支撑结构的平坦表面上的第二电极阵列。 检测质量块通过柔性联接件附接到支撑结构,使得第一电极阵列基本上平行于第二电极阵列定位,并且面对第二电极阵列,其中证明物质能够相对于支撑结构移位。 检测质量块的位移在大致平行于第二电极阵列的方向上。 第一电极阵列包括多个电极的第一图案,第一图案被交叉指向,并且每个第一图案包括至少两个第一电极。 第二电极阵列包括多个第二图案的电极,第二图案是交叉的。 每个第二图案包括至少三个第二电极,其中第二图案中的相应的第二电极共同耦合。

    Methods of forming capacitive sensors
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods of forming capacitive sensors 有权
    形成电容式传感器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08776337B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-15

    申请号:US12847734

    申请日:2010-07-30

    IPC分类号: H01G5/16

    摘要: The present disclosure includes methods of forming capacitive sensors. One method includes forming a first electrode array of the capacitive sensor on a first structure. Forming the first electrode array can include: forming a dielectric material on a substrate material; forming an electrode material on the dielectric material; removing portions of the electrode material to form a number of electrodes separated from each other; and removing at least a portion of the dielectric material from between the number of electrodes. The method can include bonding the first structure to a second structure having a second electrode array of the capacitive sensor formed thereon such that the number of electrodes of the first electrode array face a number of electrodes of the second electrode array.

    摘要翻译: 本公开包括形成电容式传感器的方法。 一种方法包括在第一结构上形成电容传感器的第一电极阵列。 形成第一电极阵列可以包括:在衬底材料上形成电介质材料; 在电介质材料上形成电极材料; 去除电极材料的部分以形成彼此分离的多个电极; 以及从所述多个电极之间去除所述电介质材料的至少一部分。 该方法可以包括将第一结构接合到具有形成在其上的电容传感器的第二电极阵列的第二结构,使得第一电极阵列的电极的数量面对第二电极阵列的多个电极。