Patents Assigned to Siimpel, Inc.
  • 3D camera
    Patent number: 7560679
    Abstract: Structures and methods are provided for obtaining depth information regarding a scene being imaged. The scene is illuminated with light having a time varying parameter. Light reflected from the scene is received and values for the time varying parameter associated with different portions of the scene are determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Siimpel, Inc.
    Inventor: Roman C. Gutierrez
  • Axial snubbers for camera
    Patent number: 7555210
    Abstract: A method and system for limiting the motion of items, such as camera optics, are disclosed. A motion limiting member can be used to limit the motion of the item using a surface thereof that abuts a structure of the item. Limits on the motion can be defined by a positioning member that is attached to the motion limiting member and that abuts a structure that is fixed with respect to the desired range of motion of the item whose motion is being limited. This abutment facilitates the precise definition of the limit on the motion of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Siimpel, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Calvet
  • Miniature camera
    Patent number: 7477842
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a miniature camera has a first stage and a first optical element formed to the first stage. A motion control assembly is configured to provide movement of the first stage in one degree of freedom while inhibiting movement of the stage in five degrees of freedom, so as to facilitate at least one of focusing and zooming the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Siimpel, Inc.
    Inventor: Roman C. Gutierrez