公开(公告)号：US06192134B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US08974874

申请日：1997-11-20

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： H04R300

CPC分类号： H04R3/005 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2201/403

摘要： A system and method for a directional microphone system is disclosed. The directional microphone system can adaptively track and detect sources of sound information, and can reduce background noise. A first monolithic detection unit for detecting sound information and performing local signal processing on the detected sound information is provided. In the detection unit, an integrated transducer is provided for receiving acoustic waves and for generating sound information representative of the waves. A processor is coupled to the transducer for receiving the sound information and for performing local digital signal processing on the sound information to generate locally processed sound information. A base unit is coupled to the first monolithic detection unit and includes a global processor which receives the locally processed sound information and performs global digital signal processing on the locally processed sound information to generate globally processed sound information.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种定向麦克风系统的系统和方法。 定向麦克风系统可以自适应跟踪和检测声音信息源，并可以减少背景噪声。 提供了用于检测声音信息并对检测到的声音信息执行本地信号处理的第一单片检测单元。 在检测单元中，设置有用于接收声波并且用于产生表示波的声音信息的集成换能器。 处理器耦合到换能器，用于接收声音信息并用于对声音信息执行本地数字信号处理以产生本地处理的声音信息。 基本单元耦合到第一单片检测单元，并且包括全局处理器，其接收本地处理的声音信息并对本地处理的声音信息执行全局数字信号处理以产生全局处理的声音信息。

公开(公告)号：US06424441B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09491726

申请日：2000-01-27

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： H04B1002

CPC分类号： H04R3/005 ,  H04B1/126 ,  H04R23/008 ,  H04R2410/05

摘要： A method and apparatus for sensing audio frequency-pressure modulation of the moisture content of the atmosphere caused by a moisture-laden audio source, such as a live human voice, is disclosed. A first light emitter is provided to generate a first light beam. An audio source that emits moisture, and the environment, modulate the first light beam to generate a first modulated light beam. A first detector is provided to detect and demodulate the first modulated light beam to recover an uncompensated audio signal. A second light emitter is provided to generate a second light beam. The second light beam is modulated by the environment and not by the audio source to produce a second modulated light beam. A second detector is provided to detect and demodulate the second modulated light beam to recover the signal component caused by environmental conditions. A differential amplifier is provided to generate a compensated output signal representing the difference between the uncompensated audio signal and the signal component caused by environmental conditions. The output signal can be transmitted for amplification, distribution, and/or recording.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于感测由诸如现场人声的含水量音频源引起的大气湿度含量的音频压力调制的方法和装置。 提供第一光发射器以产生第一光束。 发出水分和环境的音频源调制第一光束以产生第一调制光束。 提供第一检测器以检测和解调第一调制光束以恢复未补偿的音频信号。 提供第二发光器以产生第二光束。 第二光束被环境而不是由音频源调制以产生第二调制光束。 提供第二检测器来检测和解调第二调制光束以恢复由环境条件引起的信号分量。 提供差分放大器以产生表示由未被补偿的音频信号和由环境条件引起的信号分量之间的差的补偿输出信号。 可以传输输出信号用于放大，分配和/或记录。

公开(公告)号：US06400968B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09072198

申请日：1998-05-04

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  James W. Johnston ,  Kenneth S. Walley

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  James W. Johnston ,  Kenneth S. Walley

IPC分类号： H04Q720

CPC分类号： H04B10/29 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40

摘要： A system and method for extending the range of a base unit is disclosed. The system can include repeaters and/or network decoders, each of which is housed in a network module. The network module includes a first portion for insertion into a powered outlet. The first portion receives power from the powered outlet. The network module further includes a second portion for receiving a powered device, and an electronic housing that is coupled to the first and second portions. The electronic housing encloses an electronic unit for receiving power from the first portion and selectively providing power to the second portion. The electronic unit can also include a repeater for receiving commands and re-broadcasting the commands, and/or an active network device for receiving commands, decoding the commands, and controlling at least one device based on the command. The electronic unit can receive signals and transmit signals via a wired connection or a wireless link.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于扩展基座单元的范围的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括中继器和/或网络解码器，每个中继器和/或网络解码器被容纳在网络模块中。 网络模块包括用于插入电源插座的第一部分。 第一部分从电源插座接收电力。 网络模块还包括用于接收供电设备的第二部分和耦合到第一和第二部分的电子外壳。 电子壳体包围用于从第一部分接收电力并且选择性地向第二部分供电的电子单元。 电子单元还可以包括用于接收命令和重新发送命令的中继器，和/或用于接收命令，解码命令以及基于该命令来控制至少一个设备的活动网络设备。 电子单元可以通过有线连接或无线链路接收信号和发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US06184696B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09046010

申请日：1998-03-23

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： G01R31302

CPC分类号： G01R31/303 ,  G01R31/3025 ,  G01R31/307 ,  G01R31/311 ,  G01R31/315

摘要： The described method and apparatus wirelessly test individual integrated circuit die on a wafer containing multiple die. The method incorporates activating a selected die on the wafer by wirelessly impacting the die with at least two beams of electromagnetic radiation so that the die receives radiation energy having at least a first energy level, thereby activating the die by causing a current to flow in the die. Each beam of electromagnetic energy individually has less than the first energy level required to activate the die. The beams of electromagnetic energy are directed so that they at least partially overlap on the selected die. In the region of overlap, the two beams together impact the die with an energy level at least equal to the first energy level required to activate the die. The method may additionally include detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the die in response to the electromagnetic energy received from the beams of electromagnetic energy. The apparatus includes an integrated circuit wafer and test apparatus. The integrated circuit wafer contains a plurality of individual die. Each die can be activated by directing electromagnetic energy having at least a first energy level onto that die. The test apparatus includes first and second sources of electromagnetic energy. Each source directs to a selected die on the wafer a beam of electromagnetic energy having an energy level less than the first energy level. The beams at least partially overlap on the selected die so that together they couple to the die energy of at least the first energy level.

摘要翻译： 所描述的方法和装置在包含多个管芯的晶片上无线地测试单个集成电路管芯。 该方法包括通过用至少两束电磁辐射无线地冲击裸片来激活晶片上的选定管芯，使得管芯接收具有至少第一能级的辐射能，从而通过使电流在 死。 每束电磁能量单独地具有小于激活模具所需的第一能级。 电磁能束被引导使得它们在所选择的模具上至少部分重叠。 在重叠的区域中，两个光束一起以至少等于激活模具所需的第一能量水平的能量水平冲击模具。 该方法可以另外包括响应于从电磁能束接收的电磁能量来检测由管芯发射的电磁辐射。 该装置包括集成电路晶片和测试装置。 集成电路晶片包含多个独立的管芯。 可以通过将具有至少第一能级的电磁能引导到该管芯上来激活每个管芯。 测试装置包括第一和第二电磁源。 每个源向晶片上的选定的管芯提供具有小于第一能级的能级的电磁能束。 梁在所选择的模具上至少部分地重叠，使得它们一起耦合到至少第一能级的管芯能量。

公开(公告)号：US6072882A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-06

申请号：US920846

申请日：1997-08-29

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： H04B1/12 ,  H04B15/00

CPC分类号： H04R3/005 ,  H04B1/126 ,  H04R23/008 ,  H04R2410/05

摘要： A method and apparatus for sensing audio frequency-pressure modulation of the moisture content of the atmosphere caused by a moisture-laden audio source, such as a live human voice, is disclosed. A first light emitter is provided to generate a first light beam. An audio source that emits moisture, and the environment, modulate the first light beam to generate a first modulated light beam. A first detector is provided to detect and demodulate the first modulated light beam to recover an uncompensated audio signal. A second light emitter is provided to generate a second light beam. The second light beam is modulated by the environment and not by the audio source to produce a second modulated light beam. A second detector is provided to detect and demodulate the second modulated light beam to recover the signal component caused by environmental conditions. A differential amplifier is provided to generate a compensated output signal representing the difference between the uncompensated audio signal and the signal component caused by environmental conditions. The output signal can be transmitted for amplification, distribution, and/or recording.

公开(公告)号：US06686755B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09764689

申请日：2001-01-16

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： G01R3128

CPC分类号： G01R31/315 ,  G01R31/2851 ,  G01R31/2886 ,  G01R31/3025 ,  G01R31/303

摘要： A system for testing a microelectronic circuit includes a test bed for mounting a microelectronic circuit, and a signal source for applying a signal to a microelectronic circuit mounted on the test bed. The system additionally includes a test probe for wirelessly receiving electromagnetic response signals from the microelectronic circuit mounted on the test bed. In a preferred form, the electromagnetic response signals are radio-frequency signals. The test system additionally includes a computer connected to be test probe for analyzing the electromagnetic response signals. An integrated circuit for testing on the test system has a test circuit portion that emits electromagnetic radiation in response to a predetermined signal applied to the test circuit.

摘要翻译： 用于测试微电子电路的系统包括用于安装微电子电路的测试台和用于将信号施加到安装在测试台上的微电子电路的信号源。 该系统还包括用于从安装在测试台上的微电子电路无线地接收电磁响应信号的测试探针。 在优选形式中，电磁响应信号是射频信号。 该测试系统还包括连接到用于分析电磁响应信号的测试探针的计算机。 用于在测试系统上测试的集成电路具有响应于施加到测试电路的预定信号而发射电磁辐射的测试电路部分。

公开(公告)号：US06331782B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-18

申请号：US09046011

申请日：1998-03-23

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： G01R3128

CPC分类号： G01R31/315 ,  G01R31/2851 ,  G01R31/2886 ,  G01R31/3025 ,  G01R31/303

摘要： A system for testing a microelectronic circuit includes a test bed for mounting a microelectronic circuit, and a signal source for applying a signal to a microelectronic circuit mounted on the test bed. The system additionally includes a test probe for wirelessly receiving electromagnetic response signals from the microelectronic circuit mounted on the test bed. In a preferred form, the electromagnetic response signals are radio-frequency signals. The test system additionally includes a computer connected to be test probe for analyzing the electromagnetic response signals. An integrated circuit for testing on the test system has a test circuit portion that emits electromagnetic radiation in response to a predetermined signal applied to the test circuit.

摘要翻译： 用于测试微电子电路的系统包括用于安装微电子电路的测试台和用于将信号施加到安装在测试台上的微电子电路的信号源。 该系统还包括用于从安装在测试台上的微电子电路无线地接收电磁响应信号的测试探针。 在优选形式中，电磁响应信号是射频信号。 该测试系统还包括连接到用于分析电磁响应信号的测试探针的计算机。 用于在测试系统上测试的集成电路具有响应于施加到测试电路的预定信号而发射电磁辐射的测试电路部分。

公开(公告)号：US06694125B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10029467

申请日：2001-12-21

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  James W. Johnston ,  Kenneth S. Walley

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  James W. Johnston ,  Kenneth S. Walley

IPC分类号： H04M342

CPC分类号： H04B10/29 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40

摘要： A system and method for extending the range of a base unit is disclosed. The system can include repeaters and/or network decoders, each of which is housed in a network module. The network module includes a first portion for insertion into a powered outlet. The first portion receives power from the powered outlet. The network module further includes a second portion for receiving a powered device, and an electronic housing that is coupled to the first and second portions. The electronic housing encloses an electronic unit for receiving power from the first portion and selectively providing power to the second portion. The electronic unit can also include a repeater for receiving commands and re-broadcasting the commands, and/or an active network device for receiving commands, decoding the commands, and controlling at least one device based on the command. The electronic unit can receive signals and transmit signals via a wired connection or a wireless link.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于扩展基座单元的范围的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括中继器和/或网络解码器，每个中继器和/或网络解码器被容纳在网络模块中。 网络模块包括用于插入电源插座的第一部分。 第一部分从电源插座接收电力。 网络模块还包括用于接收供电设备的第二部分和耦合到第一和第二部分的电子外壳。 电子壳体包围用于从第一部分接收电力并且选择性地向第二部分供电的电子单元。 电子单元还可以包括用于接收命令和重新发送命令的中继器，和/或用于接收命令，解码命令以及基于该命令来控制至少一个设备的活动网络设备。 电子单元可以通过有线连接或无线链路接收信号和发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US06531982B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US08940051

申请日：1997-09-30

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： H04B7185

CPC分类号： G01S19/09 ,  G01S19/34 ,  G01S2205/002

摘要： A system is provided for communicating location and other related information of a field unit to a remote base station. The field unit generates position signals based on signals received from communication with a plurality of GPS satellites. These position signals are transmitted to a remote base station, where they are processed and displayed. The field unit includes an environmental circuit having devices for determining an environmental condition and producing an environmental signal representative of the environmental condition. The environmental signal is also transmitted to the remote base station for processing and display. The field unit is also provided with a cellular link circuit for transmitting the position signals and the environmental signal to the remote base station via a cellular link.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于将场单元的位置和其他相关信息传送到远程基站的系统。 场单元基于从与多个GPS卫星的通信接收的信号产生位置信号。 这些位置信号被发送到远程基站，在那里它们被处理和显示。 现场单元包括具有用于确定环境条件并产生代表环境条件的环境信号的装置的环境电路。 环境信号也被传送到远程基站进行处理和显示。 现场单元还设置有用于经由蜂窝链路将位置信号和环境信号发送到远程基站的蜂窝链路电路。

公开(公告)号：US06353413B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-05

申请号：US09358999

申请日：1999-07-22

申请人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

发明人： Stanley A. White ,  Kenneth S. Walley ,  James W. Johnston ,  P. Michael Henderson ,  Kelly H. Hale ,  Warner B. Andrews, Jr. ,  Jonathan I. Siann

IPC分类号： G01S302

CPC分类号： H04B1/202 ,  G01S5/0045 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S13/765 ,  G01S13/878 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72533

摘要： A controller that communicates with a first set of devices and a second set of devices is disclosed. The controller includes a transmitter for transmitting commands to remotely control the first set of devices, and for communicating input/output (I/O) data with the second set of devices. A microphone, speaker, display and cellular and cordless phone circuitry are integrated into the controller to provide the controller with phone and paging capabilities. Systems for determining the spatial location of a target object are also disclosed. The spatial location of the target object is determined with reference to a predetermined spatial reference point based on measured elapsed times, which represent the difference between a time reference and the time of receipt of a location signal from the target object at the known locations.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种与第一组设备和第二组设备进行通信的控制器。 控制器包括用于发送命令以远程控制第一组设备的发射机，以及用于与第二组设备通信输入/输出（I / O）数据。 麦克风，扬声器，显示器和蜂窝和无绳电话电路​​集成到控制器中，为控制器提供电话和寻呼功能。 还公开了用于确定目标对象的空间位置的系统。 基于测量的经过时间，参考预定的空间参考点来确定目标对象的空间位置，其表示时间参考与在已知位置处从目标对象接收位置信号的时间之间的差异。