Patents Assigned to SENSOR
  • Patent number: 10950747
    Abstract: A heterostructure, such as a group III nitride heterostructure, for use in an optoelectronic device is described. The heterostructure can include a sacrificial layer, which is located on a substrate structure. The sacrificial layer can be at least partially decomposed using a laser. The substrate structure can be completely removed from the heterostructure or remain attached thereto. One or more additional solutions for detaching the substrate structure from the heterostructure can be utilized. The heterostructure can undergo additional processing to form the optoelectronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Gaevski, Alexander Dobrinsky, Maxim S. Shatalov, Michael Shur
  • Patent number: 10948922
    Abstract: A method of navigating an autonomous vehicle includes receiving pulsed illumination from an object in the vehicle environment and decoding the pulsed illumination. The object is identified using the decoded pulsed illumination of the pulsed illumination, and the autonomous vehicle navigated through the vehicle environment based on the identification of the object. Obstacle avoidance methods and navigation systems for autonomous vehicles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Sensors Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: Curt Dvonch, Jonathan Nazemi
  • Publication number: 20210068351
    Abstract: An approach for controlling light exposure of a light sensitive object is described. Aspects of this approach involve using a first set of radiation sources to irradiate the object with visible radiation and infrared radiation. A second set of radiation sources spot irradiate the object in a set of locations with a target ultraviolet radiation having a range of wavelengths. Radiation sensors detect radiation reflected from the object and environment condition sensors detect conditions of the environment in which the object is located during irradiation. A controller controls irradiation of the light sensitive object by the first and second set of radiation sources according to predetermined optimal irradiation settings specified for various environmental conditions. In addition, the controller adjusts irradiation settings of the first and second set of radiation sources as a function of measurements obtained by the various sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shur, Alexander Dobrinsky, Maxim S. Shatalov, Arthur Peter Barber, III
  • Publication number: 20210072045
    Abstract: A multi-turn measurement system includes a plurality of gears, a plurality of pinions engaging the plurality of gears, a plurality of magnets each disposed on one of the plurality of gears, and a plurality of magnetic field sensors. Rotation of the pinions about a center axis drives rotation of the plurality of gears. The magnets each have a magnetic field that changes based on an angular position of the one of the plurality of gears. The magnetic field sensors are each positioned to sense the magnetic field of one of the plurality of magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicants: Measurement Specialties, Inc., TE Connectivity Sensors Germany GmbH
    Inventors: James Bishop, Armin Meisenberg, Scott Yankie
  • Publication number: 20210072381
    Abstract: A system and method for enhanced velocity resolution and signal to noise ratio in optical phase-encoded range detection includes receiving an electrical signal generated by mixing a first optical signal and a second optical signal, wherein the first optical signal is generated by modulating an optical signal, wherein and the second optical signal is received in response to transmitting the first optical signal toward an object, and determining a Doppler frequency shift of the second optical signal, and generating a corrected electrical signal by adjusting the electrical signal based on the Doppler frequency shift, and determining a range to the object based on a cross correlation of the corrected electrical signal with a radio frequency (RF) signal that is associated with the first optical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Blackmore Sensors & Analytics, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen C. Crouch, Zeb William Barber, Emil Kadlec, Krishna Rupavatharam
  • Patent number: 10940858
    Abstract: Implementations a method using a collision detection device associated with a user to detect a moving object in an environment and provide an alert to the user are provided. In some implementations the environment comprises at least one transmitter of opportunity. In some implementations, the collision detection device comprises a receiver and a processor. In some implementations, the method comprises receiving at the collision detection device Wi-Fi signals reflected from the moving object where the Wi-Fi signals originate from a Wi-Fi source not associated with the moving object. The method further comprises detecting, measuring, and tracking the Doppler effect of the Wi-Fi signals at the collision detection device to track velocity vector relative to the collision detection device. The method further comprises calculating the time of arrival of the moving object based on the velocity vector relative to the location of the collision detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Esperanto Sensors LLC
    Inventors: Miles Shugerman Denson, Jared Adam Denson, Michael Craig Schexnayder, Richard T. Garcia
  • Patent number: 10935404
    Abstract: A MEMS sensor for measuring at least one measured variable, especially a density, a flow and/or a viscosity, a flowing fluid, is described, comprising: at least one microfluidic channel having a channel section excitable to execute oscillations; and an exciter system for exciting a desired oscillation mode, causing the channel section to execute oscillations in a predetermined plane of oscillation. The MEMS sensor has improved oscillation characteristics at least in part because the channel section is composed of an anisotropic material, having directionally dependent elasticity and which is spatially oriented such that a modulus of elasticity determinative for a stiffness of the channel section relative to deflections of the channel section perpendicular to the plane of oscillation is greater than a modulus of elasticity determinative for a stiffness of the channel section relative to deflections of the channel section in the plane of oscillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: TrueDyne Sensors AG
    Inventors: Patrick Reith, Christof Huber, Hagen Feth
  • Publication number: 20210055262
    Abstract: Eddy current sensing is governed by the diffusion equation of magnetoquasistatic fields. As such the eddy current sensor's proximity to the object to be inspected (i.e., “liftoff”) significantly affects the sensor's response signal. Methods and apparatus are disclosed for improving performance for an eddy current sensor, though they may also be used for other sensor types. These solutions are beneficial for both single channel eddy current sensors and arrays, and are particularly beneficial for measuring parts with complex surfaces. In some aspects improved performance is achieved by varying the stiffness of the mechanical support for the sensor. Some mechanical supports may exhibit anisotropic stiffness. After performing a scan with an eddy current array, a multi-channel shape filtering module is applied to improve defect detection. The module reduces the variability of defect response measured due to the unpredictability of the defect location transverse to the scan direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: JENTEK Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil J Goldfine, Todd M Dunford
  • Patent number: 10930983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery (100) comprising an electrode material (102a), an electrolyte material (104), a battery charge sensor (106, 206, 306) comprising a plasmonic sensing element (108, 208, 308) having a sensing volume (110, 210, 310) within the battery (100, 200, 401) and which upon illumination with electromagnetic radiation exhibits a localized surface plasmon resonance condition being dependent on a charge state of the battery (100, 200, 401). A system and a method for determining a charge state of a battery are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: INSPLORION SENSOR SYSTEMS AB
    Inventors: Bengt Herbert Kasemo, Christoph Langhammer
  • Patent number: 10928642
    Abstract: Structured light projection system includes an array of light emitting devices, which is configured to emit a pattern of light. A projection lens is configured to receive and project the pattern of light from the array to a first optical element. The first optical element alters the pattern of light to generate a first emitted pattern of light that is irregular. The first emitted pattern of light is transmitted to a second optical element that is configured to receive the first pattern of light and reproduce the first emitted pattern along a second emitted pattern, which comprises multiple instances of the first emitted pattern arranged in a tiled pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: ams Sensors Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Dmitry Bakin, Markus Rossi
  • Publication number: 20210048490
    Abstract: An assembly includes a permanent magnet generating a magnetic field. The permanent magnet is arranged on the rotary member and generates a magnetic field perpendicular to an axis of rotation. A first channel has a first magnetic sensing element centered on the axis of rotation, the first channel providing a first angular data. A second channel has a second magnetic sensing element centered on the axis of rotation, the second channel providing a second angular data. The second magnetic sensing element is spaced from the first magnetic sensing element. Each of the first magnetic sensing element and the second magnetic sensing element have three voltage dividers. A processor computes a magnetic stray field component orthogonal to the magnetic field by comparing a first field strength based on the first angular data with the second field strength based on the second angular data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Sensors Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Axel Bartos, Armin Meisenberg
  • Patent number: 10923619
    Abstract: A semiconductor heterostructure for an optoelectronic device is disclosed. The semiconductor heterostructure includes at least one stress control layer within a plurality of semiconductor layers used in the optoelectronic device. Each stress control layer includes stress control regions separated from adjacent stress control regions by a predetermined spacing. The stress control layer induces one of a tensile stress and a compressive stress in an adjacent semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shur, Alexander Dobrinsky, Maxim S. Shatalov
  • Patent number: 10923623
    Abstract: A device comprising a semiconductor layer including a plurality of compositional inhomogeneous regions is provided. The difference between an average band gap for the plurality of compositional inhomogeneous regions and an average band gap for a remaining portion of the semiconductor layer can be at least thermal energy. Additionally, a characteristic size of the plurality of compositional inhomogeneous regions can be smaller than an inverse of a dislocation density for the semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shur, Rakesh Jain, Maxim S. Shatalov, Alexander Dobrinsky, Jinwei Yang, Remigijus Gaska, Mikhail Gaevski
  • Publication number: 20210038087
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method monitors the motion, breathing, heart rate and sleep state of subjects, e.g., humans, in a convenient, non-invasive/non-contact, and low-cost fashion. More particularly, the motion, breathing, and heart rate signals are obtained through processing applied to a raw signal obtained in a non-contact fashion, typically using a radio-frequency sensor. Periods of sleep disturbed respiration, or central apnea can be detected through analysis of the respiratory signal. The mean heart rate, and derived information, such as the presence of cardiac arrhythmias can be determined from the cardiac signal. Motion estimates can be used to recognize disturbed sleep and periodic limb movements. The sleep state may be determined by applying a classifier model to the resulting streams of respiratory, cardiac and motion data. A means for display of the sleep state, respiratory, cardiac, and movement status may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: RESMED SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Conor HENEGHAN, Conor Hanley, Niall Fox, Philip De Chazal
  • Publication number: 20210041650
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an optoelectronic component mounted to a PCB substrate. A transmissive adhesive is disposed directly on the optoelectronic component and is transmissive to light of a wavelength sensed by, or emitted by, the optoelectronic component. The apparatus includes an optical filter disposed directly on the transmissive adhesive. An epoxy laterally surrounds and is in contact with side surfaces of the transmissive adhesive and the optical filter. The epoxy is non-transmissive to light of a wavelength sensed by, or emitted by, the optoelectronic component. In some cases, the epoxy defines a recess directly over the optical filter to accommodate an optical component, such as an optical diffuser. Methods of fabricating the modules are disclosed as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: ams Sensors Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Qi Chuan YU, Hartmut RUDMANN, Ji WANG, Kam Wah LEONG, Kim Lung NG
  • Patent number: 10908208
    Abstract: Testing apparatus operable to collect optical performance data of optoelectronic devices at different temperatures includes thermal-adjustment devices in thermal and mechanical contact with the optoelectronic devices via optoelectronic device stages. The thermal-adjustment devices can direct thermal energy to the optoelectronic devices under test without heating test targets in close proximity. Consequently, in some instances, spurious results can be avoided and rapid measurement of the optoelectronic devices different temperatures can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ams Sensors Singapore. Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jens Geiger, Yeoh Ging Sheng, Kevin Hauser
  • Patent number: 10908130
    Abstract: An ultrasound sensing system for monitoring the condition or integrity of a structure, comprising: a plurality of ultrasound sensors, each sensor being configured to receive at least one first electrical signal, transmit an ultrasound signal in response to said first electrical signal, receive at least one reflected ultrasound signal, and transmit a second electrical signal in response to said reflected ultrasound signal, said first and second electrical signals being analog; and at least one digital sensor interface (DSI) to which at least a portion of said sensors are connectable, said DSI being configured to transmit said first electrical signal and receive said second electrical signal, and to generate at least an A-scan signal based on said first and second electrical signals for each sensor, said DSI having a cellular transceiver for transmitting a cellular signal based directly or indirectly on at least said A-scan signal, said cellular signal including an address corresponding to said at least one DSI
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: SENSOR NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Pellegrino, James Barshinger
  • Patent number: 10907055
    Abstract: An approach for curing ultraviolet sensitive polymer materials (e.g., polymer inks, coatings, and adhesives) using ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The ultraviolet sensitive polymer materials curing can utilize ultraviolet light at different wavelength emissions arranged in a random, mixed or sequential arrangement. In one embodiment, an ultraviolet light C (UV-C) radiation emitter having a set of UV-C sources that emit UV-C radiation at a predetermined UV-C duration and intensity operate in conjunction with an ultraviolet light B (UV-B) radiation emitter having a set of UV-B sources configured to emit UV-B radiation at a predetermined UV-B duration and intensity and/or an ultraviolet light A (UV-A) radiation emitter having a set of UV-A sources configured to emit UV-A radiation at a predetermined UV-A duration and intensity, to cure the ultraviolet sensitive polymer materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Michael Shur, Alexander Dobrinsky, Maxim S. Shatalov
  • Patent number: 10909836
    Abstract: A device for preventing mobile phone loss for reducing the times of erroneous occurrences of an alarm, and to a method for providing an alarm for mobile phone loss prevention are disclosed. A device for preventing mobile phone loss according to an embodiment of the inventive concept includes a receiving unit that receives a predetermined signal from a pre-registered tag, a calculating unit that calculates a distance between a mobile phone and the tag based on the received signal, a controller that determines whether the mobile phone is in a predetermined safe place, and an alarm providing unit that provides an alarm for preventing the mobile phone loss based on whether the mobile phone is in the safe place and whether the calculated distance is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Center for Integrated Smart Sensors Foundation
    Inventors: Hyun Tae Cho, Dong Sam Ha
  • Publication number: 20210028325
    Abstract: An improved heterostructure for an optoelectronic device is provided. The heterostructure includes an active region, an electron blocking layer, and a p-type contact layer. The electron blocking layer is located between the active region and the p-type contact layer. In an embodiment, the electron blocking layer can include a plurality of sublayers that vary in composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Rakesh Jain, Maxim S. Shatalov, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur