公开(公告)号：US07608811B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US10851012

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: Guolin Ma

Inventor： Guolin Ma

IPC: H01L33/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14627

Abstract: A method and apparatus for directing light to a light sensor and filtering out an infrared component from the directed light. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an array of light sensors disposed on a substrate, wherein the light sensors are operable to convert light intensity into a voltage signal. The apparatus further includes a cover plate disposed over the light sensors such that the cover plate creates a cavity over the array of sensors. The apparatus further includes filter material disposed between the cover plate and the light sensors in the cavity formed between the light sensors and the cover plate. The filter material is operable to filter the light passing through the cover plate. In particular, in one embodiment, light having wavelengths in the infrared range may be filtered out.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将光引导到光传感器并从定向光中滤出红外分量的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括设置在基板上的光传感器阵列，其中光传感器可操作以将光强度转换为电压信号。 该装置还包括设置在光传感器上的盖板，使得盖板在传感器阵列上形成空腔。 该装置还包括设置在盖板和形成在光传感器和盖板之间的空腔中的光传感器之间的过滤材料。 过滤材料可操作以过滤通过盖板的光。 特别地，在一个实施例中，可以滤出具有红外范围波长的光。

公开(公告)号：US07099553B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10816639

申请日：2004-04-01

Applicant: David S. Graham ,  Guolin Ma ,  David A. Schleuning ,  Warren Lewis

Inventor： David S. Graham ,  Guolin Ma ,  David A. Schleuning ,  Warren Lewis

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/002 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a lamina of light. The apparatus includes an optically transparent member having an input configured to receive light and one or more facets formed in the optically transparent member. As light enters and travels through the member, a lamina of light is created by the light reflecting off the facets. In one application, the lamina of light is provided in the free space adjacent a touch screen display. When the lamina is interrupted during a data entry operation to the screen, an optical position detection device is used to determine the data input based on the location of the interrupt in the lamina. In various other embodiments, the position and uniformity of the lamina may be controlled by selecting the angle, depth and tilt of a reflective surface of the facets in the optically transparent member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生光层的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有被配置为接收光的输入和形成在光学透明构件中的一个或多个面的光学透明构件。 当光进入并穿过该构件时，通过从小平面反射的光产生光层。 在一个应用中，光层被提供在与触摸屏显示器相邻的自由空间中。 当在屏幕的数据输入操作期间薄片中断时，使用光学位置检测装置来确定基于层中的中断的位置的数据输入。 在各种其他实施例中，可以通过选择光学透明构件中的小面的反射表面的角度，深度和倾斜来控制层的位置和均匀性。

公开(公告)号：US20050077458A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10684619

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: Guolin Ma ,  Bahram Afshari

Inventor： Guolin Ma ,  Bahram Afshari

IPC: H01L31/0232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H01J40/14 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2257 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L2224/05001 ,  H01L2224/05008 ,  H01L2224/05024 ,  H01L2224/05548 ,  H01L2224/05569 ,  H01L2224/13 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/05099

Abstract: An integrally packaged imaging module includes an integrated circuit (IC), including an image sensing device formed on a semiconductor substrate, and wafer level packaging enclosing the IC. The wafer level packaging includes a transparent enclosure portion adapted to permit image acquisition of an image by the image sensing device over a desired range of wavelengths, and a first spacing structure providing a cavity between an inner surface of the transparent enclosure portion and the image sensing device. A depth of the cavity is configurable along an axis perpendicular to the semiconductor substrate to control a distance between an outer surface of the transparent enclosure portion and the image sensing device.

Abstract translation: 整体封装的成像模块包括集成电路（IC），其包括形成在半导体衬底上的图像感测装置和封装IC的晶片级封装。 晶片级封装包括透明外壳部分，其适于允许图像检测装置在期望的波长范围内对图像进行图像采集;以及第一间隔结构，其在透明外壳部分的内表面和图像感测之间提供空腔 设备。 空腔的深度可以沿着垂直于半导体衬底的轴配置，以控制透明外壳部分的外表面与图像感测装置之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US06449221B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09500695

申请日：2000-02-09

Applicant: Gordon R. Knight ,  John Al-Samarrie ,  David Blankenbeckler ,  Brian Bonn ,  Alan Burroughs ,  Warren Dalziel ,  Roger Hajjar ,  Amit Jain ,  Guolin Ma ,  Brian Tremaine

Inventor： Gordon R. Knight ,  John Al-Samarrie ,  David Blankenbeckler ,  Brian Bonn ,  Alan Burroughs ,  Warren Dalziel ,  Roger Hajjar ,  Amit Jain ,  Guolin Ma ,  Brian Tremaine

IPC: G11B1100

CPC classification number: G11B13/045 ,  G11B7/08564 ,  G11B7/08576 ,  G11B7/08582 ,  G11B7/122 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1365 ,  G11B7/1372 ,  G11B7/1374 ,  G11B7/1387 ,  G11B7/14 ,  G11B7/22 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B11/10532 ,  G11B11/10534 ,  G11B11/10543 ,  G11B11/10554 ,  G11B11/1058 ,  G11B11/10584 ,  G11B11/10586 ,  G11B23/0308 ,  G11B23/0316 ,  G11B23/505 ,  G11B33/0416 ,  G11B33/14 ,  G11B2005/0021 ,  G11B2007/0013 ,  G11B2007/13727

Abstract: Magneto-optical storage media designed for optical storage systems such as disk drives with optical flying heads. Dielectric layers are designed and implemented to maximize optical coupling between the flying optical head and the media and to reduce variations of signals with flight height of the flying optical head.

Abstract translation: 专为光学存储系统（如具有光学飞行头的磁盘驱动器）设计的磁光存储介质。 介电层被设计和实现以使飞行光学头与介质之间的光学耦合最大化并且减少具有飞行光学头的飞行高度的信号的变化。

公开(公告)号：US07102826B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-05

申请号：US10087278

申请日：2002-03-01

Applicant: Guolin Ma ,  Dave Pitou

Inventor： Guolin Ma ,  Dave Pitou

IPC: G02B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B13/0025 ,  G02B13/22

Abstract: A single lens that has a small spot size across a large field of view and a small height. The lens has a first surface for performing color correction functions and a second surface for primarily performing light ray bending functions. The first surface has diffraction efficiency improvement mechanism for improving the resolution of the lens. The lens also has a vignetting reducing mechanism for reducing the amount of vignetting in the corners of the image.

公开(公告)号：US20060092311A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10981272

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: Jason Hartlove ,  Guolin Ma

Inventor： Jason Hartlove ,  Guolin Ma

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G03B13/00 ,  G03B17/42

CPC classification number: G02B7/102 ,  G02B7/08 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: A system and method for auto-focusing light. The system includes at least one focusing lens operable to direct light toward a focal point. The system further includes a sensor array disposed adjacent to the lens assembly such that the light through the lens assembly is directed to the sensor array near the focal point and a bubble array having a plurality of bubble generators. The bubble array supports the sensor array and the bubble generators are operable to maneuver the supported sensor array with respect to the focal point. Such a light focusing system is able to provide an auto-focus capability to a camera system that does not have a large amount of space available for a motor-driven auto-focus system. Furthermore, the bubble array is power efficient and does not require the amount of energy to operate as is required for a motor-driven auto-focus system.

公开(公告)号：US20050156901A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10760728

申请日：2004-01-20

Applicant: Guolin Ma ,  Jason Hartlove

Inventor： Guolin Ma ,  Jason Hartlove

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428

Abstract: A touch screen display system includes a display screen positioned in a first plane. A touch surface is positioned in a second plane adjacent to the display screen. An illuminating source is configured to illuminate the display screen and the touch surface. A first imaging sensor is positioned in the second plane and configured to detect an object coming in contact with the touch surface. A second imaging sensor is positioned in the second plane and configured to detect an object coming in contact with the touch surface. An imaging system is electrically coupled to the first and second imaging sensors and configured to receive electrical signals from the first and second imaging sensors relating to the detection of the object coming in contact with the touch surface. The imaging system configured to determine an angular position on the touch surface of the object coming in contact with the touch surface based upon the received electrical signals.

Abstract translation: 触摸屏显示系统包括位于第一平面中的显示屏。 触摸表面位于与显示屏相邻的第二平面中。 照明源被配置为照亮显示屏和触摸表面。 第一成像传感器定位在第二平面中并且被配置为检测与触摸表面接触的物体。 第二成像传感器定位在第二平面中并且被配置为检测与触摸表面接触的物体。 成像系统电耦合到第一和第二成像传感器，并且被配置为从与第一和第二成像传感器接触的物体的检测中接收电信号。 该成像系统被配置为基于接收的电信号来确定与触摸表面接触的物体的触摸表面上的角位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050007346A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10618317

申请日：2003-07-11

Applicant: Guolin Ma ,  Jason Hartlove ,  Boon-Kheng Lee

Inventor： Guolin Ma ,  Jason Hartlove ,  Boon-Kheng Lee

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B19/00 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G02B6/0006 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: An optical conduit in an optical mouse is used to channel light from a light source onto a surface for illumination. Light from the light source is totally and internally reflected within the optical conduit towards the surface. To improve the efficiency of light transmission, the light source is glued to the exterior of the optical conduit, or embedded within the optical conduit itself. A reflector cup can be used to surround the light source so as to redirect light from the light source towards the output end of the optical conduit. The optical conduit can have curved surfaces that fit parabolic or hyperbolic equations, or other equations of second-order or higher.

Abstract translation: 光学鼠标中的光导管用于将来自光源的光引导到表面上用于照明。 来自光源的光在光导管内全部和内部反射到表面。 为了提高光传输的效率，将光源胶合到光导管的外部，或嵌入光导管本身内。 可以使用反射杯来围绕光源，以将来自光源的光重定向到光导管的输出端。 光导管可以具有适合抛物线或双曲线方程或二阶或更高等式的其他方程的曲面。

公开(公告)号：US07329856B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-12

申请号：US10926152

申请日：2004-08-24

Applicant: Guolin Ma ,  Jason Hartlove

Inventor： Guolin Ma ,  Jason Hartlove

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  H01J27/14 ,  H01J31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L31/02162 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An image sensing device is disclosed having a die formed with an array of photosensing sites and a structure of optical material having infrared absorbing characteristics formed over the photosensing sites. An embodiment is disclosed in which the structure of optical material having infrared absorbing characteristics is formed as an array of microlenses for directing visible image light onto the photosensing sites and at the same time filtering out infrared wavelengths that interfere with image capture. Alternatively, the structure may be designed to filter out other ranges of wavelengths outside of the visible spectrum.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种图像感测装置，其具有形成有光敏位置阵列的模具和在光敏位置形成的具有红外吸收特性的光学材料的结构。 公开了一种实施例，其中具有红外线吸收特性的光学材料的结构形成为用于将可见光图像引导到光敏位置并同时滤出干扰图像捕获的红外波长的微透镜阵列。 或者，该结构可以被设计为滤除可见光谱外的其它波长范围。

公开(公告)号：US20060138304A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11022116

申请日：2004-12-23

Applicant: Guolin Ma ,  Bahram Afshari ,  Jason Hartlove

Inventor： Guolin Ma ,  Bahram Afshari ,  Jason Hartlove

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14685

Abstract: A wire-bondable image sensor having an integral contaminant shadowing reduction structure is described. In one aspect, an image sensor includes a substrate that has a side supporting at least one imaging area and at least one wirebonding area. Light detectors are constructed and arranged to receive light through the imaging area. Bond pads are exposed in the wirebonding area for connecting to respective bond wires. A contaminant shadowing reduction structure on the imaging area has an exposed contaminant displacement surface over the imaging area and separated from the imaging area by a distance of at least 300 μm. The contaminant shadowing reduction structure is substantially transparent to radiation within an operative wavelength range specified for the image sensor. Methods of making the above-mentioned image sensor also are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有整体污染物减影结构的可焊接图像传感器。 一方面，图像传感器包括具有支撑至少一个成像区域的侧面和至少一个引线键合区域的基板。 光检测器被构造和布置成通过成像区域接收光。 接合焊盘暴露在引线接合区域中，以连接到相应的接合线。 成像区域上的污染物减影结构在成像区域上具有暴露的污染物位移表面，并与成像区域分开至少300μm的距离。 污染物遮蔽减少结构对于为图像传感器指定的工作波长范围内的辐射基本上是透明的。 还描述了制造上述图像传感器的方法。