With Beam Deflector Or Focussing Means Patents (Class 250/353)
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Patent number: 8908178Abstract: A method involves obtaining a first beam image on a focal plane of a first camera and a second beam image on a focal plane of a second camera from light scattered by ambient atmospheric aerosols in the path of a laser beam. First and second projected beam images are formed, representing the respective first and second beam images in the projected scenes of the respective first and second cameras. First and second ambiguity planes are then formed from the respective first and second projected beam images. An intersection of the first and second ambiguity planes is then determined, identifying the position of the laser beam. A source of the laser beam is then determined, along with a camera-source plane. A beam elevation angle with respect to this plane is then determined, as well as beam azimuth angles with respect to lines between the respective camera and the source.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Frank E. Hanson, Charles S. Bendall
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Patent number: 8895910Abstract: An optical element for condensing light is provided, wherein the optical element has a first cylindrical face and a second cylindrical face at one side and a third cylindrical face at an other side and a plane including an axis of the first cylindrical face and an axis of the third cylindrical face intersects with a plane including an axis of the second cylindrical face and the axis of the third cylindrical face. A light detection device for detecting light is provided, wherein the light detection device includes the optical element as described above and an element for detecting light condensed by the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Suguru Sangu, Atsushi Sakai
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Publication number: 20140332688Abstract: A method and a system for positioning an apparatus for monitoring a parameter of one or more parabolic reflectors of a solar thermal field, wherein the method comprises positioning the apparatus at a first field location responsive to the position of the respective parabolic reflector, acquiring information of an absorber tube of the respective parabolic reflector, and positioning the apparatus at the second field location responsive to the information of the absorber tube, the second field location being beyond the focus of the respective parabolic reflector is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Santhosh Kumar Cothuru, Siraj Issani, Vishal Prabhu, Ganapathi Subbu Sethuvenkatraman
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Publication number: 20140332687Abstract: There is provided an optical system, including: an extracting section, the refractive index of the extracting section being approximately the same as the refractive index of an observed object, the extracting section being optically coupled with the observed object to thereby extract a terahertz electromagnetic wave generated from the observed object; and an ellipsoidal reflector surface having a first focal point and a second focal point, the observed object being to be arranged on the first focal point, a photoconductive device being on the second focal point, the photoconductive device being configured to detect the terahertz electromagnetic wave extracted by the extracting section, the ellipsoidal reflector surface guiding the extracted terahertz electromagnetic wave to the photoconductive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Hiroaki Yamana, Masanao Kamata
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Publication number: 20140327816Abstract: A tunable light source system with wavelength measurement capability for a hyper-spectral imaging system is disclosed. A method includes reference filtering a portion of a tunable light beam while tuning the center wavelength, detecting with at least one photodetector the reference-filtered tunable light beam and generating therefrom at least one detector signal that varies with the center wavelength, and determining a tunable center wavelength based on the at least one detector signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Cameron John Tovey
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Publication number: 20140319359Abstract: In order to improve efficiency for converting electromagnetic energy into heat energy, an electromagnetic wave detector detecting an electromagnetic wave having a specific wavelength includes a substrate in which a read-out circuit is formed; a temperature detecting portion with a space from the substrate and which includes a bolometer thin film and a first antenna wire; a supporting portion which supports the temperature detecting portion with a space from the substrate and which includes electrode wires connected to the read-out circuit and to the bolometer thin film; and a reflecting portion which is provided to the substrate and which reflects the electromagnetic wave penetrating the temperature detecting portion toward the temperature detecting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Tokuhito SASAKI
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Patent number: 8872113Abstract: A system to test operation of an optical sensor is disclosed. The optical sensor includes one or more photosensitive devices configured to convert light to electrical signals. A test light source and a reference target are included within the housing of the optical sensor. The test light source is mounted proximate to the photosensitive devices and the reference target is positioned opposite from the test light source. The test light source is periodically pulsed on to emit light at a known wavelength. The light is reflected from the reference target back to at least a portion of the photosensitive devices. A logic circuit uses the reflected light which is received at the portion of the photosensitive devices to determine the distance between the light source and the reference target. This calculated distance is compared against the known distance to verify correct operation of the optical sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly G. Grinberg, Wayne R. Foster
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Patent number: 8859971Abstract: An optical navigation device, such as an optical navigation joystick or mouse, includes an internal redirector which may be separate or formed from material of a touch surface of the optical device. The redirector is disposed at an angle with respect to a plane of the touch surface, operative to reflect light which would otherwise strike the touch surface at a low angle and be internally reflected. The light may be reflected in a direction away from a light sensor of the device, reducing sensed internally reflected light, or may be reflected into the touch surface at a higher angle, potentially increasing a quantity of good signal. The redirector may also include portions which block light directly emitted from a light emitter, or reflected off other surfaces of the navigation device.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Arnett Ryan Weber, James Alexander Robinson, Robert James Lowles, Derek Raymond Solven, Kuo-Feng Tong, Yun Seok Choi
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Patent number: 8859972Abstract: Occlusion sensor systems and methods of using the occlusion sensor systems are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a sensor device includes a tube and an infra-red reflective sensor comprising an infra-red light emitter and an infra-red phototransistor receiver or photo-diode. The infra-red reflective sensor and the infra-red phototransistor receiver or photo-diode are positioned at or near the tube so that an infra-red light can be transmitted to a portion of the tube and at least a portion of the infra-red light reflected off the portion of the tube can be detected by the infra-red phototransistor receiver or photo-diode.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: David Charles Cummings, Andrew Peter Nelson, Russell Paul Meyer
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Publication number: 20140299773Abstract: The present invention includes a slanted periodically poled device 12 including a light input surface 12a and a light output surface 12b parallel to each other and a terahertz wave input surface 12c orthogonal to the light input surface 12a and the light output surface 12b, a pump beam source 14 which emits pump beam 1 perpendicularly to the light input surface 12a, and a photodetector 16 which detects an up-conversion signal beam A converted from a terahertz wave 3 emitted perpendicularly from the light output surface 12b. The slanted periodically poled device 12 is configured to generate the up-conversion signal beam A in the same direction as and in parallel with the pump beam 1 by quasi phase matching between the terahertz wave 3 perpendicularly incident from the terahertz wave input surface 12c and the pump beam 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: RIKENInventors: Kouji NAWATA, Hiroaki MINAMIDE, Hiromasa ITO, Shin'ichiro HAYASHI
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Patent number: 8853633Abstract: Provided are a THz-wave generation/detection module and a device including the same, which increase heating efficiency and are miniaturized. The module includes a photomixer chip, a lens, a PCB, and a package. The photomixer chip includes an active layer, an antenna, and a plurality of electrode pads. The lens is disposed on the photomixer chip. The PCB includes a plurality of solder balls connected to the electrode pads, under the photomixer chip. The package surrounds a bottom and side of the PCB, and dissipates heating of the active layer, which is transferred from the electrode pad of the photomixer chip to the PCB, to outside.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sang-Pil Han, Kyung Hyun Park, Hyunsung Ko, Namje Kim, Chul-Wook Lee, Dong-Hun Lee, Young Ahn Leem
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Patent number: 8853634Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting a composite structure. A resin inspection system comprises a housing having an open section, a movement system associated with the housing, a light source associated with the housing, an infrared measurement system associated with the interior of the housing, and a visible light sensor system. The movement system is configured to move the housing on a surface of a composite structure. The light source is configured to emit light. The infrared measurement system is configured to generate infrared measurement information from infrared light detected by the infrared measurement system through the open section. The visible light sensor system is configured to generate image information about the surface of the composite structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul H. Shelley, Jr., Paul G. Vahey, Gregory James Werner, Gabor John Kemeny, Gard Groth, Gina Elaine Stuessy, Natalie Ann Crothers
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Publication number: 20140291527Abstract: An infrared sensor includes: an infrared detecting device; a lens disposed above the infrared detecting device; an member that is disposed at a side of an upper surface of the lens and includes an opening; and a gap that intervenes between the member and the lens and has a wider range than the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Takafumi OKUDO, Takahiro MIYATAKE, Yoshiharu SANAGAWA, Masao KIRIHARA, Yoichi NISHIJIMA, Takanori AKETA, Ryo TOMOIDA
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Publication number: 20140291521Abstract: An infrared (IR) sensor package includes a heat sink defining a first interior space and a radiation trap adjacent the first interior space. An IR sensor having a radiation-sensitive region which detects IR radiation is arranged within the first interior space of the heat sink. A first optical element and a second optical element are arranged at respective ends of the radiation trap. The radiation trap is configured to allow for the passage of a first portion of IR radiation incident the second optical element, through the first optical element, and into communication with the IR sensor element, and to absorb a second portion of IR radiation incident the second optical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: MEAS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Stefan Rössinger, Tobias Schäpertöns, Michael Basel
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Patent number: 8841618Abstract: For examining objects, in particular for inspecting persons for suspicious items, devices having a scanning system for scanning the object and having an evaluating system are known. An optical marking system is provided, which indicates the position of an item classified as suspicious on the object itself or in a mirror image of the object by means of visible light.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Smiths Heimann GmbHInventor: Michael Jeck
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Publication number: 20140264038Abstract: To provide an electromagnetic pulse transmitting apparatus and a tomography apparatus capable of shortening an electromagnetic pulse. The apparatus performs processing such that two electromagnetic pulse portions emitted to an object have an electric field intensity of mutually opposite polarity and the time difference between pulse peaks of the two electromagnetic pulse portions is a time difference within a time of a pulse width.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kousuke Kajiki, Toshihiko Ouchi
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Publication number: 20140246536Abstract: An optical device for a missile seeker head includes an optical sensor with a plurality of pixels, a light source, a detection device, and an optical system. The light source is configured to illuminate, using the optical system, an object that can be mapped using the optical system on at least one subarea of a predefined pixel of the optical sensor. The detection device is configured to detect the light emitted from the light source and reflected by the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: MBDA Deutschland GmbHInventors: Christoph SENFT, Alfred FENDT, Juergen ZOZ
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Publication number: 20140231647Abstract: A system for short-range laser detection and ranging of targets can provides rapid three-dimensional, e.g., angle, angle, range, scans over a wide field-of-view. Except for the final transmit/receive lens, the disclosed LADAR system can be implemented in an all-fiber configuration. Such system is compact, low cost, robust to misalignment, and lends itself to eye-safe operation by making use of available pulsed 1550 nm fiber lasers and amplifier sources. The disclosed LADAR system incorporates many novel features that provide significant advantages compared to current LADAR systems. The disclosed system uses a monostatic fiber-based transmitter/receiver, a fiber beam scanner based on a laterally vibrating fiber, and a position sensor to monitor the transmitted beam position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Stephen Chinn, Lew Goldberg
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Publication number: 20140231652Abstract: A SAL beacon emulates the signature (e.g. spectral band, sire and shape. power level and designation code) of a SAL designator beam reflected off a target. The SAL beacon is field-portable, capable of extended continuous operation and eye-safe. The SAL beacon enables “captive” flight tests of munitions and SAL receivers without the logistical complications of using an operational SAL designator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Raytheon Company
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Patent number: 8809789Abstract: In an infrared sensor 1 including a condenser lens 3 and a multi-element light-receiving unit 2 with a plurality of light-receiving elements 2a to 2h aligned therein on a straight line, a position of receiving an intensity distribution peak of infrared rays which have passed through the condenser lens 3 is deviated from the center position of the multi-element light-receiving unit 2 to a desired light-receiving element position. Especially when the infrared sensor 1 is included in an air conditioner, the position of receiving the intensity distribution peak of the infrared rays is set to the position of a light-receiving element used for detecting heat in a location far from the installment position of the air conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Takashi Matsumoto, Toshiaki Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20140217289Abstract: An infrared detector may include a substrate, a resonant unit spaced apart from the substrate, the resonant unit configured to generate heat by inducing resonance at a plurality of wavelengths of incident infrared light, a thermistor layer configured to support the resonant unit and be spaced apart from the resonant unit, the thermistor layer having a resistance value that varies according to the heat generated in the resonant unit, and a connection unit configured to support the thermistor layer such that the thermistor layer is spaced apart from the substrate and electrically connect the thermistor layer to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung-hyun NAM, Hae-seok PARK
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Publication number: 20140217288Abstract: [Object] To provide a terahertz emission microscope being capable of improving a detection accuracy of a terahertz electromagnetic wave, a photoconductive element and a lens used therefor, and a method of producing a device. [Solving Means] A photoconductive element includes a base material, electrodes and a film material. The base material has an incident surface on which a terahertz electromagnetic wave is incident, the terahertz electromagnetic wave generated by irradiating a device to be observed with a pulse laser generated from a light source. The electrodes are formed on the base material and detect the terahertz electromagnetic wave incident on the incident surface of the base material. The film material is formed on the incident surface of the base material, transmits the terahertz electromagnetic wave and reflects the pulse laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Masanao Kamata
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Publication number: 20140209802Abstract: An apparatus configured to acquire information on an object to be measured by an electromagnetic wave pulse, the apparatus includes: a generating unit configured to generate the electromagnetic wave pulse with which the object to be measured is irradiated; a detecting unit configured to detect the electromagnetic wave pulse from the object to be measured; a casing including at least a part of a propagation path of the electromagnetic wave pulse leading from the generating unit to the detecting unit; and a measuring window unit configured to change a propagation distance of the electromagnetic wave pulse by moving a measuring window disposed in a part of the casing. The object to be measured is disposed on an opposite side of the propagation path of the electromagnetic wave pulse inside the casing by interposing the measuring window.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takeaki Itsuji
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Patent number: 8785861Abstract: A proximity sensing device having a light emitting assembly including a light emitting device for proximity sensing positioned on a substrate and a light emitting lens positioned along a side of the light emitting device opposite the substrate and a light receiving assembly having a light receiving device positioned on the substrate and a receiving lens positioned along a side of the light receiving device opposite the substrate. A mid wall is positioned between the light emitting assembly and the light receiving assembly which includes a crosstalk controlling portion positioned between the light emitting lens and the light receiving lens that is configured to reduce optical crosstalk between the light emitting assembly and the light receiving assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Richard Ruh
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Publication number: 20140198973Abstract: A terahertz temporal and spatial resolution imaging system is provided. The system includes: a sample placing rack; a detection crystal, located on the exit side of the sample placing rack; a pump light generating device, for generating a pump light to irradiate the test sample; a terahertz light generating device, for generating a terahertz light to irradiate the test sample, irradiate the detection crystal after obtaining information about the test sample, and modulate an index ellipsoid of the detection crystal; a detection light generating device, for generating a detection light to irradiate the detection crystal to detect the index ellipsoid of the detection crystal, thereby indirectly obtaining the information about the test sample; and an imaging apparatus, located in an optical path after the detection light passes through the detection crystal, for collecting terahertz images of the test sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Capital Normal UniversityInventors: Yan ZHANG, Xinke WANG
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Patent number: 8772702Abstract: A detector contains a housing with at least one window for allowing radiation to enter, at least one outlook sensor for sensing entered radiation, a unit for processing outlook sensor signals, and outlook mirrors that are shaped and mounted in the housing for reflecting onto the outlook sensor radiation from outside detection zones better than radiation from elsewhere. At least some of the outlook mirrors face the window and in operative orientation neighbor each other vertically. The detector further contains one or more window sensors for sensing radiation indicative of the window being masked or having been damaged and a unit for processing window sensor signals. A gap between at least two of the outlook mirrors allows radiation to travel between the window and at least one window sensor or accordant window sender or both.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Siemens ABInventors: Thomas Bachels, Andreas Erni, Simon Daniel Fischer, Peter Gruber
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Publication number: 20140183367Abstract: This technique provides a display device including an optical unit that is located at a lower section of a housing accommodating a display panel. The optical unit has a unit main body that includes a plurality of light guide members integrally provided at a base, and a case accommodating the unit main body. The light guide members of the unit main body include a receiving light guide member that has an incident surface exposed to a front surface of the housing, an emitting surface for emitting light to a light receiving sensor, and a reflective surface provided between the incident surface and the emitting surface, and an emitting light guide member for guiding light from a light emitting diode to the front surface of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: Takashi KUDO
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Patent number: 8766152Abstract: The present invention includes, in various aspects and embodiments, a method and apparatus for guiding a laser guided munition to an offset aim point relative to the laser spot. In one aspect, the laser guided munition comprises a propelled explosive ordnance; an optical sensor; means for indicating an offset from a laser designation; and a flight control system. The flight control system is responsive to an output from the optical sensor to: home on the laser designation during the descent of an arcing trajectory for the propelled explosive ordnance; determine that the propelled explosive ordnance traversed a predetermined point in the descending trajectory; and upon traversing the predetermined point, guide the propelled explosive ordnance to the position defined by the offset indicator. In a second aspect, the laser guided munition is deployed as part of a system that also includes a laser designator.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Edward Max Flowers, Chad Nathan Chegwidden, Christopher L. Gould
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Patent number: 8766195Abstract: A distance-detecting sensor may include a housing, a focusing lens, and a circuit board. Infrared light may be transmitted by a transmitter and received by a receiver. The housing may include a main body having two apertures. A transmitting lens and a receiving lens may each be positioned within one of the apertures. The circuit board may be positioned above the transmitter and the receiver and below the transmitting lens and the receiving lens. The transmitter may be an infrared light emitting diode and the receiver may be a distance-detecting sensing module. A shielding case may be provided around the transmitter and the receiver to prevent electromagnetic interference.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Qiaomei Tang, Guofeng Chen, Xingyan Liu
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Publication number: 20140158889Abstract: A proximity sensing device having a light emitting assembly including a light emitting device for proximity sensing positioned on a substrate and a light emitting lens positioned along a side of the light emitting device opposite the substrate and a light receiving assembly having a light receiving device positioned on the substrate and a receiving lens positioned along a side of the light receiving device opposite the substrate. A mid wall is positioned between the light emitting assembly and the light receiving assembly which includes a crosstalk controlling portion positioned between the light emitting lens and the light receiving lens that is configured to reduce optical crosstalk between the light emitting assembly and the light receiving assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Richard Ruh
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Patent number: 8743245Abstract: An image processing method includes the steps of obtaining an input image that is an image in which information of an object space is obtained from a plurality of points of view using an image pickup apparatus that includes an image pickup element having a plurality of pixels and an imaging optical system, calculating a first position of a virtual imaging plane that corresponds to a specified focus position, setting the virtual imaging plane to a second position that is in a range of a depth of focus of the imaging optical system with reference to the first position so that a maximum value of an apparent pixel pitch that is formed by reconstructing the input image is decreased, and generating an output image in a state where the virtual imaging plane is set to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Norihito Hiasa, Koshi Hatakeyama
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Publication number: 20140145081Abstract: A radiation sensing device for sensing first radiation (15) comprises a radiation sensor (11) for sensing the first radiation and at least one first radiation guiding member (13) forming at least a part of a first radiation path for guiding, and preferably converging or focusing, the first radiation towards the sensor. The first radiation guiding member (13) also forms at least a part of a second radiation path for guiding second radiation emitted by an illumination device (12). A control circuit (20) comprises a first sensor circuit (21) for operating one or more radiation sensors (11), an illumination circuit (22) for operating one or more illumination devices (22), and at least one connection (26) amongst said circuits (21, 22).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Excelitas Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Wolfgang Schmidt
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Publication number: 20140145084Abstract: In an optical measuring device, the visual observation section includes: a white light source which emits white light; a first objective lens arranged between the white light source and measurement object, through which the white light emitted from the white light source and return light from the measurement object transmit; a plurality of tube lenses which change a magnification of the return light passing through the first objective lens to a predetermined magnification; and a lens switching mechanism which can selectively switch the tube lenses so as to select one of the tube lenses to be arranged on the return light, and the special observation section includes: a special light source which emits special light; and a second objective lens arranged between the special light source and measurement object, through which the special light emitted from the special light source and return light from the measurement object transmit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: MITUTOYO CORPORATIONInventors: Kenji OKABE, Tatsuya NAGAHAMA, Nobuya KANEKO
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Publication number: 20140138544Abstract: A tracking system for tracking an eye including a light source projecting light toward a display surface in a sequential pattern, one or more reflectors associated with an optical device, where the one or more reflectors reflect the pulses of light from the display source, one or more photo detectors, where the photo detectors detect reflected pulses of light from the light source, and a system that measures pulse timing relative to horizontal and vertical pattern to compute a gaze angle of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: INNOVEGA INC.Inventors: Randall B. Sprague, Arthur Zhang
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Patent number: 8729476Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of two dimensional (2D) radiometric imaging. The present invention especially relates to a sensor unit. The sensor unit according to the present invention comprises a reflecting element mounted so as to be rotatable around an axis of rotation and a line sensor operating in the microwave, millimeter wave and/or terahertz frequency range and having its field of view directed towards the reflecting element, whereby the axis of rotation intersects with a reflection plane of the reflecting element.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Stefan Koch, Marc Guthoerl
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Patent number: 8729477Abstract: A distance detection determination device includes positioning brackets that couple to a housing for the device. The positioning brackets include an emitting positioning bracket and a receiving positioning bracket that respectively hold and accurately position an infrared light emitter and an infrared light receiver.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.Inventors: Qiaomei Tang, Hong-Chang Huang
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Publication number: 20140131579Abstract: A system and associated method for analyzing a smoking article filter is provided. An emitter emits an initial signal toward a smoking article filter. The initial signal may have a frequency between about 0.1 teraHertz and about 10 teraHertz. A sensor may detect a resultant signal resulting from interaction of the initial signal with the smoking article filter. An analysis unit may receive the resultant signal from the sensor, determine a filter status based on the resultant signal, and output an indicium indicative of the filter status. The filter status may include a capsule presence within the smoking article filter, a capsule absence from the smoking article filter, a proper insertion of a capsule into the smoking article filter, a defective insertion of a capsule into the smoking article filter, a proper capsule within the smoking article filter, and a defective capsule within the smoking article filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventors: Balager Ademe, Gary Lee Wood
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Publication number: 20140124671Abstract: An image pixel apparatus for detecting electromagnetic radiation includes an absorption structure device configured to absorb the electromagnetic radiation and to take it up as a quantity of heat. At least one plasmonic resonance structure device of the apparatus is configured to forward the electromagnetic radiation to the absorption structure device. A detection device that has at least one detection element is configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation by way of changes in an electrical property of the at least one detection element that are caused by the quantity of heat taken up.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ingo Herrmann, Christoph Schelling
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Publication number: 20140117241Abstract: A novel and useful THz radiation detector comprising a suspended dipole antenna and a plurality of reflectors for achieving low thermal mass and high electrical performance. The reflectors used in the antenna do not physical contact the dipole element and are used to shape the radiation pattern in similar fashion as obtained by well-known Yagi-Uda reflectors. The dipole element is connected directly to a load resister for generating heat which is sensed by a sensing transistor. The lack of a mechanical connection to the dipole antenna element prevents any increase in the thermal capacitance of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dan Corcos, Danny Elad, Noam Kaminski, Bernhard Klein, Lukas Kull, Thomas Morf
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Publication number: 20140111651Abstract: The imaging system for imaging field rays comprises a detection surface, a device for focusing the field rays with said detection surface, and a diaphragm. Said device comprises a Fresnel lens comprising a first dioptre, the non-plane surface of which, called the active zone, makes it possible to focus the field rays towards said detection surface, and said diaphragm allows controlled distribution of the field rays over said active zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicants: ULIS, OFFICE NATIONAL D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES AEROSPATIALES (ONERA)Inventors: Guillaume Druart, Florence De La Barriere, Arnaud Crastes
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Publication number: 20140110582Abstract: A system (10) for directly measuring the depth of a high aspect ratio etched feature on a wafer (80) that includes an etched surface (82) and a non-etched surface (84). The system (10) utilizes an infrared reflectometer (12) that in a preferred embodiment includes a swept laser (14), a fiber circulator (16), a photodetector (22) and a combination collimator (18) and an objective lens (20). From the objective lens (20) a focused incident light (23) is produced that is applied to the non-etched surface (84) of the wafer (80). From the wafer (80) is produced a reflected light (25) that is processed through the reflectometer (12) and applied to an ADC (24) where a corresponding digital data signal (29) is produced. The digital data signal (29) is applied to a computer (30) that, in combination with software (32), measures the depth of the etched feature that is then viewed on a display (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: RUDOLPH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David S. Marx, David L. Grant
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Publication number: 20140103215Abstract: A terahertz scanning reflectometer is described herein. A high sensitivity terahertz scanning reflectometer is used to measure dynamic surface deformation and delamination characteristics in real-time. A number of crucial parameters can be extracted from the reflectance measurements such as dynamic deformation, propagation velocity, and final relaxation position. A terahertz reflectometer and spectrometer are used to determine the permeation kinetics and concentration profile of active ingredients in stratum corneum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Anis Rahman, Aunik K. Rahman
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Publication number: 20140103214Abstract: A passive infra red detector comprises a plurality of passive infra red sensors (4, 5) and a lens member (2) arranged to direct radiation from a target area onto the sensors. The lens member (2) forms a substantially hemispherical dome about the infra red sensors (4, 5). The dome has a central axis and a plurality of contiguous facets (2a-2g) distributed about the central axis. Each facet has a flat outer surface and an inner surface that forms a lens to direct radiation onto the sensors. The detector further comprises a first passive infra red sensor (4) aligned with the central axis of the dome and having a sensitive surface substantially normal to the central axis, and a plurality of second passive infra red sensors (5) distributed about the central axis of the dome. The second passive infra red sensors (5) are inclined such that the outward normal from the sensitive surface of each second passive infra red sensor (5) makes an acute angle with the outward direction of the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Antoine Yvon Messiou, Merlin MIlner, Paul Mans
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Publication number: 20140077084Abstract: A sensitivity adjustment device may include: a light receiver configured to receive a reflected light that has been emitted from a light emitting unit and reflected by a reflector, the light receiver being configured to convert the reflected light into an analog electrical signal; an A/D converter configured to convert the analog electrical signal into a digital signal; a threshold value calculator configured to calculate a threshold value with reference to a voltage level of the digital signal that has been sequentially converted and output by the A/D converter; and a determination unit configured to compare a high voltage level of the digital signal with the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Shunsuke EBISUMOTO, Kazuhiro HASHIZUMI, Yoshiharu SHIRATORI
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Publication number: 20140077082Abstract: The present invention concerns a sensor (100) for venous networks of a part (50) of a living body, comprising: an infrared illumination source (102), a waveguide (104) illuminated by said infrared illumination source (102) and having, on one face (112), at least one extraction zone (106) intended to extract the infrared rays (114) from said waveguide (104) in at least one main extraction direction (116), an image acquisition means (108) disposed opposite said face (112) so as to define between them a passage (118) through the entrance of which said part (50) of the living body can enter, and comprising a sensitive element (110), the or each extraction zone (106) being such that the or each main extraction direction (116) of said extraction zone (106) is oriented so as not to intercept said sensitive element (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Gilles Monteilliet, Matthieu Darbois, Sylvaine Picard, Michel Cruchaga
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Patent number: 8674308Abstract: A dewar assembly is presented for use in an optical IR detection system defining a light collecting region. The dewar assembly comprises a warm shield unit configured as an enclosure for optically enclosing the light collection region and having an optical window through which incident light enters the dewar. The warm shield defines a reflective inner surface configured such that light portions of the incident light propagating through said optical window onto said inner surface are reflected by the inner surface towards regions outside said light collecting region.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Semi Conductor Devices-Elbit Systems-Rafael PartnershipInventor: Michael Singer
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Publication number: 20140061480Abstract: An occupancy sensor device has a sensor and a fastener. The sensor has a body and a connector. The body has a detector and a lens. The lens covers the detector. The connector is formed on the body. The fastener is connected securely to the connector of the sensor. When the occupancy sensor device is installed on a light, the connector is mounted through a sensor hole of a light cover first, and the fastener is connected securely to the connector. Then the installation is completed and the sensor device is mounted securely on the light cover. Because the sensor has the connector directly formed on the body and the connector can be connected securely to the fastener, the sensor device is easily mounted on various kinds of lights regardless of the structure of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: IR-TEC INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventor: Wen-I HUANG
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Publication number: 20140061479Abstract: A laser-based infrared countermeasure (IRCM) system is disclosed. The IRCM system includes a set of receive optics, a dichroic filter, first and second detectors, a lens module and a laser. Receive optics are configured to receive optical information. The lens module reflects the optical information from the receive optics to the dichroic filter. The dichroic filter selectively splits the optical information to the first and second detectors. The first and second detectors, each of which is formed by a single-pixel detector, detects a potential missile threat from the optical information. Based on information collected by the first and second detectors, the laser sends laser beams to neutralize any missile threat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Joseph M. Owen, III, Peter Russo, Jeffrey Minch, Kevin Larochelle, Kenneth Dinndorf
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Patent number: 8648307Abstract: An infrared ray detector comprises a prism element, a condenser lens, and an infrared ray receiving unit. The prism element is configured to convert the infrared ray irradiated from a detection area of a viewing field to the infrared ray proceeding toward the condenser lens. The condenser lens is configured to concentrate the infrared ray into the infrared ray receiving unit. The infrared ray receiving unit includes a plurality of the infrared ray detection elements. The infrared ray detection elements are arranged in an alternate fashion so as to output electrical signals of positive polarity and negative polarity. Consequently, the infrared ray detector is configured to detect the infrared ray irradiated from a plurality of the detection area, and is configured to detect the infrared ray on the basis of movement of the human in the detection area.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Takayuki Nishikawa, Tomohiro Kamitsu, Yoshiaki Honda
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Publication number: 20140034834Abstract: A mirror reflection processing method for a position sensitive detector device in intelligent bathroom products. The infrared emitter in the position sensitive detector device is provided with two infrared emitting intensity modes. The position sensitive detector device determines whether to consider that no signal is collected in current collection according to the result of comparison between the reflected infrared signal intensity received by the infrared receiver and the preset value therein, thereby overcoming the mis-operation of the position sensitive detector device when being opposite to objects with relatively high reflectivity, and making the position sensitive detector device even more widely applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.Inventors: Zhang Jian, Guofeng Chen, Xingyan Liu