公开(公告)号：US5857215A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-12

申请号：US599733

申请日：1996-02-12

Applicant: Jeffrey K. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

Inventor： Jeffrey K. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

IPC: A61F9/06 ,  B29C65/70 ,  A42B3/00

CPC classification number: A61F9/061 ,  A61F9/06 ,  A61F9/067 ,  B29C65/70 ,  B29C66/7212 ,  B29C66/7392 ,  B29C66/7394 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73751 ,  B29C66/73941

Abstract: A welding helmet having high structual integrity is formed of a single sheet of composite material, such as Kevlar fabric impregnated with a phenolic thermoset resin; a viewing port in the front of the helmet includes a welding lens is either of fixed or automatically darkening type; and curves, bends, folds and steps in the composite material and trim pieces in the viewing port area and about the peripheral rim of the helmet shell provide additional stiffening for the helmet. A method of making a welding helmet of a single sheet of composite material includes pre-forming the composite material to a shape similar to that of the finished molding helmet shape, and placing the pre-shaped composite material in a compression mold and closing the mold to mold the composite material to shape while curing the composite material by applying heat other otherwise assisting in the curing of the composite material; and mounting a welding lens in a viewing port of the welding helmet.

Abstract translation: 具有高结构完整性的焊接头盔由单层复合材料形成，例如用酚醛热固树脂浸渍的凯夫拉织物; 头盔前部的观察口包括固定或自动变暗型的焊接镜片; 并且复合材料中的曲线，弯曲，折叠和台阶以及观察端口区域和围绕头盔壳体的外围边缘的修剪件为头盔提供额外的加固。 制造复合材料单面焊接头盔的方法包括将复合材料预成型为与成品成型头盔形状类似的形状，并将预成形复合材料放置在压模中并封闭模具 通过施加另外辅助复合材料的固化的热而使复合材料模制成形，同时固化复合材料; 并将焊接镜头安装在焊接头盔的观察口中。

公开(公告)号：USD353692S

公开(公告)日：1994-12-20

申请号：US8943

申请日：1993-06-01

Applicant: John D. Fergason ,  Jeffrey K. Fergason

Designer： John D. Fergason ,  Jeffrey K. Fergason

公开(公告)号：US20120081554A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US12898110

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: Arthur L. Berman ,  John D. Fergason

Inventor： Arthur L. Berman ,  John D. Fergason

IPC: H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/262

CPC classification number: H04N1/21 ,  G06F17/30038 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K2009/4666 ,  G06T7/62 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/9305 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N9/8227 ,  H04N2005/91392

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for preparing an image signal includes combining with a video signal having a number of objects of interest metadata identifying the objects as Area of Interest (AOI). Exemplary objects includes an object in a group of objects, such as a horse in a horse race, a sports object, such as a hockey puck, and so on. The object may be an objectionable, such as a representation of violence, sex or vulgar language. A user may provide an input to select an object of interest to alter the prominence of the selected object. A display system responsive to the image signal for showing images having AOI with altered prominence based on user input. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing logic code for carrying out the foregoing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于准备图像信号的方法和装置包括与具有多个对象的元数据的视频信号组合，该对象被识别为感兴趣区域（AOI）。 示例性对象包括一组对象中的对象，诸如马中的马，诸如曲棍球冰球的运动对象等。 这个对象可能是一个令人反感的，比如暴力，性别或粗俗的语言。 用户可以提供输入以选择感兴趣的对象来改变所选对象的突出性。 响应于图像信号的显示系统，用于基于用户输入显示具有突变改变的AOI的图像。 一种包含用于执行上述内容的逻辑代码的非暂时计算机可读介质。

公开(公告)号：US07347551B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US10753085

申请日：2004-01-07

Applicant: James L. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

Inventor： James L. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

IPC: A61B3/14

CPC classification number: A61B3/113 ,  A61B5/18

Abstract: A system for detecting eye closure through optical observation of the eye includes a frame configured to be worn on a user, a light source, and at least one eyepiece connected to the frame. The eyepiece has a reflective surface on a side facing the user's eye when the frame is positioned on the user and the reflective surface of the eyepiece is configured for reflecting light emitted from the light source onto the eye. A sensor is connected to the frame and is operable to detect light reflected by the eye in a direction that is substantially parallel to the light incident on a retina of the eye to detect that the eye is in an open position.

Abstract translation: 用于通过眼睛的光学观察来检测眼睛闭合的系统包括被配置为佩戴在使用者上的框架，光源以及连接到框架的至少一个目镜。 当框架位于使用者上时，目镜具有在面向使用者眼睛的一侧上的反射表面，并且目镜的反射表面被配置为将从光源发射的光反射到眼睛上。 传感器连接到框架，并且可操作以在基本上平行于入射在眼睛的视网膜上的光的方向上检测由眼睛反射的光，以检测眼睛处于打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US07342210B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US10898297

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: John D. Fergason

Inventor： John D. Fergason

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  H01J40/14 ,  H01J1/56 ,  B01D5/34

CPC classification number: B23K9/1087 ,  A61F9/067

Abstract: A wireless remote control is provided for an auto-darkening lens (ADL) system used in a welding helmet, respirator system or other device to control or to adjust settings of an ADL of a controllable light shutter. A display system facilitates providing information indicating the operative settings and/or conditions of the controllable light shutter. A wired remote control for controlling or adjusting an ADL also uses a display system with indicators to indicate the operative settings and/or conditions of the ADL. The display may include a number of indicators, an alpha-numeric display, a heads-up display or other display. The display may include discrete indicators in the peripheral field of view of one eye of a user a controllable. The invention also includes methods of using a remote control for an ADL and of making an ADL to provide for future use of a wireless remote control.

Abstract translation: 为用于焊接头盔，呼吸器系统或其他设备的自动变暗透镜（ADL）系统提供无线遥控器，以控制或调节可控制光闸的ADL设置。 显示系统便于提供指示可控光快门的操作设置和/或条件的信息。 用于控制或调整ADL的有线遥控器还使用具有指示器的显示系统来指示ADL的操作设置和/或条件。 显示器可以包括多个指示符，字母数字显示器，平视显示器或其他显示器。 显示器可以包括用户的一只眼睛的外围视野中的离散指示器，这是可控的。 本发明还包括使用ADL的遥控器和制造ADL以提供将来使用无线遥控器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6067129A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-23

申请号：US616264

申请日：1996-03-15

Applicant: John D. Fergason

Inventor： John D. Fergason

IPC: A61F9/06 ,  B23K9/32 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/1343

CPC classification number: A61F9/067 ,  B23K9/32

Abstract: An integral indicator or display for a welding lens, which has a twisted nematic liquid crystal cell light shutter, includes plural independently operable twisted nematic liquid crystal cell indicator portions integral with the light shutter twisted nematic liquid crystal cell, indicia associated with respective indicator portions to indicate an operating characteristic of the welding lens, circuitry for operating the lens and the indicator portions, and one or more switches for stepping the circuit through respective settings of operating characteristics, such as shade darkness, sensitivity and delay time. The indicator is dark when the light shutter is dark, and the light shutter may include in optical series with the twisted nematic liquid crystal cell, a birefringent liquid crystal cell light shutter which is faster acting than the twisted nematic liquid crystal cell and can be driven to various shades at respective speeds depending on applied electric field. A method of protecting the eyes of a welder includes selecting an operating characteristic of a welding lens and using a display portion of the welding lens to display an operating characteristics of the welding lens.

Abstract translation: 具有扭曲向列液晶单元光闸的焊接透镜的整体指示器或显示器包括与光闸扭曲向列型液晶单元一体的多个可独立操作的扭曲向列型液晶单元指示器，与各指示器部分相关联的标记 指示焊接透镜的操作特性，用于操作透镜和指示器部分的电路，以及用于通过各种操作特性的设置（例如阴暗度，灵敏度和延迟时间）来对电路进行步进的一个或多个开关。 当光闸较暗时，指示灯变黑，光闸可与扭曲向列型液晶单元包含光学系列，双折射液晶单元光闸比扭转向列型液晶单元更快地作用，可驱动 根据施加的电场以各种速度到各种色调。 一种保护焊机眼睛的方法包括选择焊接透镜的工作特性，并使用焊接透镜的显示部分显示焊接透镜的工作特性。

公开(公告)号：US5751258A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US707269

申请日：1996-09-04

Applicant: Jeffrey K. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

Inventor： Jeffrey K. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

IPC: A61F9/06 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G02F1/133

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  A61F9/067 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G02F1/13306 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: A power supply circuit for a liquid crystal welding lens or shutter provides a consistent and stable regulated power signal for driving or powering the liquid crystal shutter for maintaining stable performance over the life of the power supply and a battery level indicator feature to provide advance warning of degraded device performance.

Abstract translation: 用于液晶焊接透镜或快门的电源电路提供一致且稳定的调节功率信号，用于驱动或供电液晶快门，以在电源的使用寿命内保持稳定的性能和电池电量指示器特征，以提供预警 设备性能下降。

公开(公告)号：US07553021B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US11906672

申请日：2007-10-02

Applicant: James L. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

Inventor： James L. Fergason ,  John D. Fergason

IPC: A61B3/14 ,  A61B3/10

CPC classification number: A61B3/113 ,  A61B5/18

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for monitoring eye movement through optical observation of the eye includes an optical device configured for mounting on a frame for positioning the optical device on a user. The optical device includes a light source configured for emitting light along a first path and a sensor positioned in the optical device to receive light from a second path substantially parallel to the first path. A reflector is located within a lens connected to the frame and configured when positioned on the user to reflect light emitted by the light source onto the eye and reflect light reflected by the eye back to the sensor. The reflector covers only a portion of the lens.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于通过眼睛光学观察来监视眼睛运动的系统包括被配置为安装在框架上用于将光学装置定位在使用者上的光学装置。 光学装置包括被配置为沿着第一路径发射光的光源和位于光学装置中的传感器，以接收来自基本上平行于第一路径的第二路径的光。 反射器位于连接到框架的透镜中，并且被配置为定位在使用者上以将由光源发射的光反射到眼睛上并将由眼睛反射的光反射回传感器。 反射器仅覆盖透镜的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07550698B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US10888197

申请日：2004-07-09

Applicant: John D. Fergason

Inventor： John D. Fergason

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: A61F9/067

Abstract: A control for an auto-darkening lens or other optical device monitors light incident on the viewing area or in relatively close proximity to the viewing area of the lens to provide accurate light sensing and to avoid inadvertent blocking of light to one or more light sensors. Reflectors, prisms, prism strips and the like may be used to direct light to the sensor(s). A method for detecting light incident on an auto-darkening lens and a method for controlling an auto-darkening lens direct light from the viewing area of an auto-darkening lens or from relatively close proximity to the viewing area to one or more sensors to detect such light and, accordingly, to control operation of the auto-darkening lens.

Abstract translation: 用于自动变暗透镜或其他光学装置的控制器监视入射在观看区域上或相对靠近透镜观察区域的光，以提供精确的光感测，并且避免光对一个或多个光传感器的无意的遮挡。 可以使用反射器，棱镜，棱镜条等将光引导到传感器。 一种用于检测入射在自动变暗透镜上的光的方法，以及用于控制自动变暗透镜的自动变暗透镜的指示光或者从一个或多个传感器相对靠近观察区域到自动变暗透镜的观察区域的方法，以检测 这样的光，因此控制自动变暗透镜的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07501613B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US10887195

申请日：2004-07-08

Applicant: John D. Fergason

Inventor： John D. Fergason

IPC: H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01S3/783 ,  G02F1/13318

Abstract: A control for a controllable optical device, such as an auto-darkening lens (ADL), such as used in welding helmets, respirators, or other device, includes a sensor sensing the direction of incident light and a control circuit responsive to incident direction information to provide for control of the optical device. Based on at least one of incident direction of light and light intensity a the shade characteristics of the ADL or the like can be controlled and maintained while a person wearing the ADL may move the head to different orientations. Several fixed photosensor arrangements and dynamic systems may be used to sense incident light direction and whether the incident light is a point source. A method of detecting direction of incident light and whether the incident light is from a point source, and of controlling an ADL or the like based on direction and/or intensity of incident light.

Abstract translation: 用于可控光学装置的控制，例如用于焊接头盔，呼吸器或其他装置的自动变暗透镜（ADL），包括感测入射光方向的传感器和响应于入射方向信息的控制电路 以提供对光学装置的控制。 基于光和光强度的入射方向中的至少一个，可以控制和维持ADL等的阴影特性，而佩戴ADL的人可以将头部移动到不同的取向。 可以使用几个固定的光电传感器布置和动态系统来感测入射光方向以及入射光是否是点光源。 检测入射光的方向以及入射光是否来自点源的方法，以及基于入射光的方向和/或强度来控制ADL等的方法。