公开(公告)号：WO0237161A3

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：PCT/US0142504

申请日：2001-10-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： WEAVER BILLY L ,  HAMERLY MICHAEL E ,  SMITH ROBERT G ,  HAGEN KATHY L ,  GOETZ DOUGLAS P ,  THEISS SILVA K

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/00 ,  H04B10/18 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/29313 ,  G02B6/2938 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B26/0866 ,  G02B2006/12104

Abstract: A wavelength specific optical equalizer for selectively attenuating discrete wavelength signals contained within a wavelength division multiplexed signal without affecting the adjacent signals. The wavelength equalizer includes a demultiplexer adapted to separate a wavelength division multiplexed signal into a plurality of discrete wavelength signals and to direct each of the discrete wavelength signals along a plurality of first optical paths. A micro-mechanical device comprising at least one micro-mirror is optically coupled with each of the first optical paths. A plurality of second optical paths is positioned to receive the discrete wavelength signals reflected from the respective micro-mirrors. At least one actuator is mechanically coupled with each of the micro-mirrors. The actuators are adapted to selectively displace one or more to divert at least a portion of the discrete wavelength away from the corresponding second optical paths. The orientation of the micro-mirror determines a signal strength of the discrete wavelength signal reflected to the corresponding second optical path. A multiplexer is provided to combine the discrete wavelength signals in the plurality of second optical paths into a reconstituted wavelength division multiplexed signal.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地衰减波分复用信号中包含的离散波长信号而不影响相邻信号的波长特定光学均衡器。 波长均衡器包括解复用器，其适于将波分复用信号分离成多个离散波长信号并且沿着多个第一光路指引每个离散波长信号。 包括至少一个微镜的微机械装置与每个第一光路光学耦合。 定位多个第二光路以接收从各个微反射镜反射的离散波长信号。 至少一个致动器与每个微反射镜机械耦合。 致动器适于选择性地移动一个或多个以将离散波长的至少一部分转移离开对应的第二光路。 微镜的取向决定反射到对应的第二光路的离散波长信号的信号强度。 提供多路复用器以将多个第二光路中的离散波长信号组合成重构的波分复用信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2006065380A8

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：PCT/US2005039780

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： ROBRECHT MICHAEL J ,  VOSS-KEHL JESSICA L ,  WEAVER BILLY L

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488

Abstract: The present invention provides a digitizer that includes a transparent overlay that incorporates a transparent material pattern that is coded to be indicative of position and detection device configured to read the pattern for determining position information. The transparent material of the coded pattern can include infrared sensitive materials, for example. Transparent digitizers of the present invention may be useful in applications such as Tablet PC mobile computers.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种数字化仪，其包括透明覆盖层，该透明​​覆盖层包含被编码以指示位置的透明材料图案和被配置为读取用于确定位置信息的图案的检测装置。 编码图案的透明材料例如可以包括红外线敏感材料。 本发明的透明数字转换器可用于诸如Tablet PC移动计算机的应用中。

公开(公告)号：WO2011139547A3

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：PCT/US2011033007

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： WEAVER BILLY L ,  FREY MATTHEW H ,  ZU LIJUN ,  MORAN CRISTIN E

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G01B7/003 ,  C23F1/02 ,  C23F1/14 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04107 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H05K1/167 ,  Y10T29/49124

Abstract: Capacitive sensing devices are provided that include a sensing pattern of conductive traces disposed upon the surface of a substrate and a first passive circuit element that includes a metallic conductor disposed upon the same surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, the first passive circuit element is a component of an electronic circuit that can be, for example, a low pass filter. Provided capacitive sensing devices are useful, for example, when incorporated into projected touch screen display panels for use on electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了电容感测装置，其包括设置在基板表面上的导电迹线的感测图案和包括布置在基板的相同表面上的金属导体的第一无源电路元件。 在一些实施例中，第一无源电路元件是电子电路的组件，其可以是例如低通滤波器。 所提供的电容式感测装置例如在并入用于电子装置的投影式触摸屏显示面板中时是有用的。

公开(公告)号：WO2010099132A3

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：PCT/US2010025127

申请日：2010-02-24

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO ,  MORAN CRISTIN E ,  FREY MATTHEW H ,  LINZIE BRIAN L ,  WEAVER BILLY L

Inventor： MORAN CRISTIN E ,  FREY MATTHEW H ,  LINZIE BRIAN L ,  WEAVER BILLY L

IPC: G06F3/045

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  C23F1/02 ,  C23F1/14 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H05K9/0094 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: Presently described are articles such as antennas, EMI shields, and touch screen sensors as well as patterned substrates having overlaid micropatterns with low visibility. Also described are methods of determining the visibility of a patterned substrate. In one embodiment, a patterned substrate is described comprising a visible light transparent substrate; and at least two overlaid electrically conductive mesh micropatterns, wherein each mesh has a repeating cell geometry and the combination of overlaid micropatterns has a spatial constrast threshold at a distance of 30000 units of greater than - 35 decibels.

Abstract translation: 目前描述的是诸如天线，EMI屏蔽和触摸屏传感器之类的物品，以及具有低可见度的重叠微图案的图案化基板。 还描述了确定图案化衬底的可视性的方法。 在一个实施例中，描述了图案化衬底，其包括可见光透明衬底; 和至少两个覆盖的导电网状微图案，其中每个网格具有重复的细胞几何形状，并且重叠的微图案的组合具有在大于35分贝的30000单位的距离处的空间对比阈值。

公开(公告)号：WO0223565A2

公开(公告)日：2002-03-21

申请号：PCT/US0125786

申请日：2001-08-17

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： WEAVER BILLY L ,  GOETZ DOUGLAS P ,  HAGEN KATHY L ,  HAMERLY MIKE E ,  SMITH ROBERT G ,  THEISS SILVA K

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01H61/01 ,  H01H

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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：WO2012033630A3

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：PCT/US2011048557

申请日：2011-08-22

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： WEAVER BILLY L ,  REBESCHI THOMAS J ,  HABLE BROCK A

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G09G3/20

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: A touch-sensitive device with stylus includes a touch panel, a touch panel drive unit, a stylus sense unit, and a measurement unit. A touch by a stylus proximate to a touch panel electrode changes a capacitive coupling between the touch panel electrode and a stylus electrode. The amplitude of the response signal is responsive to the capacitive coupling between the touch panel electrode and the stylus electrode, and is measured to provide an indication of the position of the stylus electrode relative to the touch panel.

Abstract translation: 具有触控笔的触敏装置包括触控面板，触控面板驱动单元，触控笔感测单元以及测量单元。 靠近触摸面板电极的触控笔的触摸改变了触摸面板电极和触控笔电极之间的电容耦合。 响应信号的幅度响应于触摸面板电极和触控笔电极之间的电容耦合，并且被测量为提供触控笔电极相对于触摸面板的位置的指示。

公开(公告)号：WO2011060114A3

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：PCT/US2010056297

申请日：2010-11-11

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： HABLE BROCK A ,  WEAVER BILLY L

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0418

Abstract: A touch sensitive apparatus having a plurality of drive electrodes and a plurality of receive electrodes, the drive electrodes and receive electrodes capacitively coupled to each other. A touch measurement circuit configured to identify touch events on the touch sensitive device by comparing a first time period to a second time period. The first time period can be, for example, representative of a length of time a periodic receive signal carried by a receive electrode is above or below a threshold voltage level.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个驱动电极和多个接收电极的触敏装置，所述驱动电极和接收电极彼此电容耦合。 触摸测量电路，被配置为通过比较第一时间段和第二时间段来识别触摸敏感设备上的触摸事件。 例如，第一时间段可以表示由接收电极承载的周期性接收信号高于或低于阈值电压电平的时间长度。

公开(公告)号：WO02061988A8

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：PCT/US0118146

申请日：2001-06-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： HAMERLY MIKE E ,  SMITH ROBERT G ,  SMITH TERRY L ,  THEISS SILVA K ,  WEAVER BILLY L

IPC: H04B10/18

CPC classification number: H04B10/2569

Abstract: An apparatus for equalizing polarization mode dispersion in an optical signal traveling through an optical fiber. 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. The fixed mirrors include a plurality of optical paths of differing lengths adapted to optically couple with the two rotating micro-mirrors. 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 is coupled to the first and second optical paths after the first variable delay generator. The beam combiner combines the first and second signals to form an optical output signal substantially compensated for polarization mode dispersion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于均衡通过光纤传播的光信号中的偏振模色散的装置。 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。 固定镜包括适于与两个旋转微镜光学耦合的不同长度的多个光路。 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。 在第一可变延迟发生器之后，光束组合器耦合到第一和第二光路。 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：WO02061487A8

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：PCT/US0118782

申请日：2001-06-08

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： HAMERLY MIKE E ,  SMITH ROBERT G ,  THEISS SILVA K ,  WEAVER BILLY L

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/3564 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B26/0866

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种基于MEMS的设备，用于控制和操纵光开关中自由空间中传播的光束。 该光学开关基于在基底表面上构建的旋转垂直微镜。 布置至少一个输入光纤以沿着平行于衬底表面的第一光路通过自由空间引导至少一个光信号。 多个输出光纤布置成接收沿着与第一光路不共线的其他光路行进通过自由空间的光信号。 至少一个基本竖直的旋转微镜组件构造在基板上。 该组件包括旋转微镜，其具有垂直中心线和垂直于表面但不共线的旋转轴。 旋转微镜可在不处于第一光路中的第一位置与将光信号重定向至输出光纤之一的至少第二位置之间旋转。

公开(公告)号：WO02061988A2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：PCT/US0118146

申请日：2001-06-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Inventor： HAMERLY MIKE E ,  SMITH ROBERT G ,  SMITH TERRY L ,  THEISS SILVA K ,  WEAVER BILLY L

IPC: H04B10/18

CPC classification number: H04B10/2569

Abstract: An apparatus for equalizing polarization mode dispersion in an optical signal traveling through an optical fiber. 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. The fixed mirrors include a plurality of optical paths of differing lengths adapted to optically couple with the two rotating micro-mirrors. 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 is coupled to the first and second optical paths after the first variable delay generator. The beam combiner combines the first and second signals to form an optical output signal substantially compensated for polarization mode dispersion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于均衡通过光纤传播的光信号中的偏振模色散的装置。 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。 固定镜包括适于与两个旋转微镜光学耦合的不同长度的多个光路。 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。 在第一可变延迟发生器之后，光束组合器耦合到第一和第二光路。 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。