公开(公告)号：US06438954B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09845188

申请日：2001-04-27

申请人： Douglas P. Goetz ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Daniel B. Pendergrass ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Billy L. Weaver

发明人： Douglas P. Goetz ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Daniel B. Pendergrass ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Billy L. Weaver

IPC分类号： F01B2910

CPC分类号： B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/031 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  H01G5/18 ,  H01G5/40 ,  H01H2061/008

摘要： A micrometer sized multi-directional thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid displacement in a substantially horizontal direction, a substantially vertical direction, and/or a combination thereof. The multi-directional thermal actuator constructed on a surface of a substrate includes three or more beams each cantilevered from one or more anchors at a first end to extend generally parallel to the surface of the substrate. A member mechanically and electrically couples the distal ends of the beams. Application of current to a circuit comprising combinations of any two or more of the beams displaces the member in one of three or more non-parallel radial directions, respectively.

摘要翻译： 一种千分尺尺寸的多方向热致动器，其能够在基本上水平的方向，基本上垂直的方向上重复和快速地移动，和/或它们的组合。 构造在基板的表面上的多向热致动器包括三个或更多个梁，每个梁在第一端处从一个或多个锚固件悬臂延伸，以大致平行于基板的表面延伸。 机械和电气耦合梁的远端的部件。 将电流施加到包括任何两个或更多个光束的组合的电路中，分别使构件在三个或更多个非平行的径向方向之一中移位。

公开(公告)号：US06531947B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09659798

申请日：2000-09-12

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Douglas P. Goetz ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Douglas P. Goetz ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss

IPC分类号： H01H6104

CPC分类号： B81B3/0024 ,  B81B3/0037 ,  B81B2201/031 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  H01H2061/006 ,  H01H2061/008

摘要： A micrometer sized, single-stage, vertical thermal actuator with controlled bending capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above the hot arm relative to the surface. The cold arm is adapted to provide controlled bending near the first end thereof. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the actuator bends generally at the flexure so that the member moves away from the substrate when current is applied to at least the hot arm.

公开(公告)号：US06708491B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09659572

申请日：2000-09-12

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Douglas P. Goetz ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Douglas P. Goetz ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss

IPC分类号： F01B2910

CPC分类号： G02B6/358 ,  B81B3/0024 ,  B81B3/0037 ,  B81B2201/031 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  G02B6/352 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  H01G5/18 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01H2061/006 ,  H01H2061/008

摘要： A micrometer sized, single-stage, vertical thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above the hot arm relative to the surface. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the member moves away from the substrate when current is applied to at least the hot arm. The hot arm can optionally include a grounding tab to minimize thermal expansion of the cold arm.

摘要翻译： 微米尺寸的单级垂直热致动器，其能够将微米尺寸的光学器件重复并快速地移动离开衬底的表面。 垂直热致动器构造在基板的表面上。 至少一个热臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和位于表面上方的自由端。 冷臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和自由端。 冷臂相对于表面位于热臂上方。 机构和电气耦合热臂和冷臂的自由端，使得当电流施加到至少热臂时，构件远离基板移动。 热臂可以可选地包括接地片，以最小化冷臂的热膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US06483419B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09659282

申请日：2000-09-12

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Douglas P. Goetz ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Douglas P. Goetz ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss

IPC分类号： H01H3752

CPC分类号： B81B3/0024 ,  B81B2201/031 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H61/01 ,  H01H2001/0068 ,  H01H2061/006 ,  H01H2061/008

摘要： A micrometer sized, single-stage, horizontal and vertical thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The horizontal and vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above and laterally offset from the hot arm relative to the surface. The cold arm is adapted to provide controlled bending near the first end thereof. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the actuator exhibits horizontal and vertical displacement when current is applied to at least the hot arm.

摘要翻译： 微米尺寸的单级，水平和垂直热致动器，其能够将微米尺寸的光学器件重复并快速地移动离开衬底的表面。 水平和垂直热致动器构造在基板的表面上。 至少一个热臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和位于表面上方的自由端。 冷臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和自由端。 冷臂位于热臂上方并相对于表面横向偏移。 冷臂适于在其第一端附近提供受控的弯曲。 机构和电气耦合热臂和冷臂的自由端，使得致动器在至少对热臂施加电流时呈现水平和垂直位移。

公开(公告)号：US06483957B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09771765

申请日：2001-01-29

申请人： Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Terry L. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Billy L. Weaver

发明人： Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Terry L. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Billy L. Weaver

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： H04B10/2569

摘要： A polarization mode separator separates the optical signal into a first polarized signal and a second differently polarized signal traveling along respective first and second paths. A first variable delay generator located along the first path is adapted to selectively provide a first propagation delay to the first polarized signal. The first variable delay generator includes at least two rotating micro-mirrors and one or more fixed mirrors constructed on a surface of a substrate. A controller is coupled to the first variable delay generator. The controller is adapted to monitor the polarization mode dispersion in the optical signal and to position the rotating micro-mirrors to direct the first polarized signal along one of the plurality of optical paths. A beam combiner combines the first and second signals to form an optical output signal substantially compensated for polarization mode dispersion.

摘要翻译： 偏振模式分离器将光信号分离为沿着相应的第一和第二路径行进的第一偏振信号和第二不同偏振信号。 沿着第一路径设置的第一可变延迟发生器适于选择性地向第一偏振信号提供第一传播延迟。 第一可变延迟发生器包括至少两个旋转微镜和构造在衬底的表面上的一个或多个固定反射镜。 控制器耦合到第一可变延迟发生器。 控制器适于监测光信号中的偏振模色散，并使旋转的微镜定位以沿着多条光路中的一条光路引导第一偏振信号。 光束组合器组合第一和第二信号以形成基本上补偿偏振模色散的光输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US06711318B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09771757

申请日：2001-01-29

申请人： Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Billy L. Weaver

发明人： Mike E. Hamerly ,  Robert G. Smith ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Billy L. Weaver

IPC分类号： G02B642

CPC分类号： G02B6/3564 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B26/0866

摘要： A MEMS-based device to steer and manipulate beams of light traveling in free-space in an optical switch. The optical switch is based on a rotating vertical micro-mirror constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one input optical fiber is arranged to direct at least one optical signal through free-space along a first optical path parallel to the surface of the substrate. A plurality of output optical fibers are arranged to receive the optical signal traveling through free-space along other optical paths not co-linear with the first optical path. At least one substantially vertical, rotating micro-mirror assembly is constructed on the substrate. The assembly includes a rotating micro-mirror with a vertical centerline and an axis of rotation both perpendicular to the surface, but not co-linear. The rotating micro-mirror is rotatable between a first position not in the first optical path and at least a second position redirecting the optical signal to one of the output optical fibers.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制和操纵在光学开关中在自由空间中行进的光束的基于MEMS的装置。 光学开关基于构造在基板的表面上的旋转垂直微反射镜。 至少一个输入光纤布置成沿着平行于衬底的表面的第一光路引导至少一个光信号通过自由空间。 多个输出光纤布置成接收沿着与第一光路不共线的其它光路传播自由空间的光信号。 至少一个基本上垂直的，旋转的微反射镜组件被构造在衬底上。 组件包括旋转的微反射镜，其垂直中心线和旋转轴线都垂直于表面而不是共线的。 旋转微镜可在不在第一光路中的第一位置和至少第二位置之间旋转，该第二位置将光信号重定向到输出光纤之一。

公开(公告)号：US08035511B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11772889

申请日：2007-07-03

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Robert L. Brott ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Jennifer R. Yi ,  Kathy L. Hagen

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Robert L. Brott ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Jennifer R. Yi ,  Kathy L. Hagen

IPC分类号： G08B1/08 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC分类号： G01D21/00 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q30/0205 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W24/00

摘要： A method for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes providing information in a variety of ways based upon the processed data. The network sensor has a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors in a monitored space, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The received data is processed to determine pedestrian traffic patterns in the monitored space, which can be used to design a layout and placement of goods for sale in the monitored space. The information for the pedestrian traffic patterns can also be provided in exchange for a fee to customers requesting it.

摘要翻译： 用于处理经由无线网络传感器收集的数据的方法包括基于所处理的数据以各种方式提供信息。 网络传感器具有多个传感器，用于检测监视空间中的传感器附近发生的事件，用于接收和处理来自传感器的数据的处理器以及用于无线传输数据的无线发射器。 接收到的数据被处理以确定被监视空间中的行人交通模式，其可用于设计在监视空间中出售的商品的布局和布置。 还可以提供行人交通模式的信息，以交换要求客户的费用。

公开(公告)号：US20090009323A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US11772878

申请日：2007-07-03

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Robert L. Brott ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  James J. Bartol ,  Scott E. Brigham ,  Eileen M. Gorrell ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Jennifer R. Yi

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Robert L. Brott ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  James J. Bartol ,  Scott E. Brigham ,  Eileen M. Gorrell ,  Kathy L. Hagen ,  Jennifer R. Yi

IPC分类号： H04Q7/00

CPC分类号： G01D21/00 ,  H04W84/18

摘要： A method for displaying an indication of data collected via a wireless network sensor involves processing the collected data to generate reports. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The method displays an indication of parsed events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. Another method displays a representation of a location of each sensor in the wireless network sensors in a monitored environment and information related to data collected via the sensors.

摘要翻译： 用于显示经由无线网络传感器收集的数据的指示的方法包括处理所收集的数据以生成报告。 无线网络传感器包括用于检测传感器附近发生的事件的多个传感器，用于从传感器接收和处理数据的处理器，以及用于无线传输数据的无线发射器。 该方法基于接收到的数据显示解析事件，情节，向量，链接和路径的指示。 另一种方法显示在被监视的环境中的无线网络传感器中的每个传感器的位置的表示以及与通过传感器收集的数据有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090009340A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US11772889

申请日：2007-07-03

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Robert L. Brott ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Jennifer R. Yi ,  Kathy L. Hagen

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Robert L. Brott ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Jennifer R. Yi ,  Kathy L. Hagen

IPC分类号： G08B23/00

CPC分类号： G01D21/00 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q30/0205 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W24/00

摘要： A method for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes providing information in a variety of ways based upon the processed data. The network sensor has a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors in a monitored space, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The received data is processed to determine pedestrian traffic patterns in the monitored space, which can be used to design a layout and placement of goods for sale in the monitored space. The information for the pedestrian traffic patterns can also be provided in exchange for a fee to customers requesting it.

摘要翻译： 用于处理经由无线网络传感器收集的数据的方法包括基于所处理的数据以各种方式提供信息。 网络传感器具有多个传感器，用于检测监视空间中的传感器附近发生的事件，用于接收和处理来自传感器的数据的处理器以及用于无线传输数据的无线发射器。 接收到的数据被处理以确定被监视空间中的行人交通模式，其可用于设计在监视空间中出售的商品的布局和布置。 还可以提供行人交通模式的信息，以交换要求客户的费用。

公开(公告)号：US08098485B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US11772883

申请日：2007-07-03

申请人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Kathy L. Hagen

发明人： Billy L. Weaver ,  Silva K. Theiss ,  Kathy L. Hagen

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： H01Q21/205

摘要： A detection sensor for detecting proximately occurring events such as traffic patterns. The detection sensor includes a housing having several apertures and a wireless network sensor located in the housing. The wireless network sensor has several sensors for detecting events occurring proximate them, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. Each of the sensors is contained within one of the apertures, and the apertures have shapes configured to provide for varying types of coverage areas for each of the sensors.

摘要翻译： 用于检测诸如交通模式之类的近似事件的检测传感器。 检测传感器包括具有多个孔的壳体和位于壳体中的无线网络传感器。 无线网络传感器具有用于检测在其附近发生的事件的多个传感器，用于从传感器接收和处理数据的处理器以及用于无线传输数据的无线发射器。 每个传感器都包含在一个孔内，并且孔具有被配置为为每个传感器提供不同类型的覆盖区域的形状。