Patents Assigned to Vision
  • Process and device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 8525416
    Abstract: A process and a device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle, each LED assembly (Gi) executing a specific lighting/signalling function. The electrical power level (Pi) delivered by the electrical source is modulated according to distinct power levels (Pi) with relation to the function associated with each LED assembly (Gi) and temporary multiplexing is executed in order to successively transmit the distinct power levels (Pi) to the assemblies (Gi) over a multiplexing period (Tmux). Demultiplexing is effected and each distinct electrical power level (Pi) is selectively delivered to the LED assembly (Gi) concerned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Christophe Roger, Loic Flandre, Sebastian Krick, Sylvain Yvon
  • Rich color transition curve tracking method
    Patent number: 8526717
    Abstract: A method of finding targets in a color image applies ratio space rich colored filtering to identify a band of pixels that form a transition zone from one rich color to another. This pixel band is reduced to a rich color transition curve. A set of transition curves with simple geometric and color properties for the entire image, can be compared to a database of target properties to identify a target in an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Vision Interface Technologies, LLC, Creative Lifestyles, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Harmon Smith, Frank Meyer, John Frederick Cloyd, Bora Tekkanat
  • Baseband ethernet extension system over coaxial cable
    Patent number: 8527783
    Abstract: The Ethernet extension system contains at least a signal and power conversion device, a conversion device, and a coaxial cable connected in between. The signal and power conversion device receives baseband network signal and electricity in accordance with PoE, and delivers the baseband network signal and electricity to the conversion device through the coaxial cable. The conversion device then provides the baseband network signal to an ordinary Ethernet network device. Baseband network signal and electricity as such could be delivered through a coaxial cable beyond the conventional Ethernet without additional configuration of power supplies or power sources, and without repeatedly modulation and demodulation, coding and decoding, or conversion of communication protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Cable Vision Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chung Lee
  • Image sensor with raised photosensitive elements
    Patent number: 8525241
    Abstract: An image sensor having a pixel array comprises periphery elements formed over a substrate, an oxide layer formed over the periphery elements, an epitaxial layer formed in an opening in the oxide layer in a pixel array area, and a plurality of photosensitive elements of the pixel array formed in the epitaxial layer. Formation of an initial metallization layer occurs after the formation of the photosensitive elements in the epitaxial layer. The photosensitive elements can thus be formed in the epitaxial layer at a higher level within an image sensor stack than that of the initial metallization layer. This advantageously allows stack height and pixel size to be reduced, and fill factor to be increased. The image sensor may be implemented in a digital camera or other type of digital imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Omni Vision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Shenlin Chen
  • Liquid meniscus lens including gradient thickness dielectric coating
    Patent number: 8526113
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with portions of gradient thickness dielectric. Other embodiments may include a cylindrical shape meniscus wall. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • Piercing fliptop closure
    Patent number: 8522995
    Abstract: The invention closures that opens sealed containers and close such containers thereafter and method of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie A. Voss, Catie A. Morley, James Timothy Davis, Gary S. Hall
  • PUNCTAL PLUG WITH ENERGIZED CONTAINMENT ARRAY
    Publication number: 20130226110
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a semiconductor device comprising an array of containment cells, wherein each containment cell is configured to contain a medicament and each containment cell comprises a cell activation element configured to release the medicament within the containment cell upon receipt of an activation trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
  • SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS AND COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20130221291
    Abstract: A composition comprising a semiconductor nanocrystal including a core comprising a first semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements and a shell disposed over at least a portion of the core, the shell comprising a second semiconductor material, wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal is capable of emitting light upon excitation with a photoluminescence quantum efficiency greater than about 65%. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a semiconductor nanocrystal including a core comprising a first semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements and a shell disposed over at least a portion of the core, the shell comprising a second semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements, wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal is capable of emitting light with a photoluminescence quantum efficiency greater than about 60% upon excitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: QD VISION, INC.
    Inventor: QD VISION, INC.
  • METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE OF ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES HAVING AN ELECTRICAL STORAGE MODE
    Publication number: 20130222760
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods of manufacture and use of an energized Ophthalmic Device with an incorporated Storage Mode for a power source, the method of manufacturing said device, and a method of activation that may restore the power source to an operational mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECURE ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING FACIAL BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION AND SCREEN GESTURE
    Publication number: 20130223696
    Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to a device (800) that includes the steps of combining two or more security factors for authentication (805,807) operating at about the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors analyzed at about the same time (805,807), the tolerance match required by the tolerant factor(s) can be reduced without reducing the overall security accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SENSIBLE VISION, INC.
    Inventor: SENSIBLE VISION, INC.
  • OPTICAL PROBE FOR VISION MEASUREMENTS
    Publication number: 20130222794
    Abstract: A coordinate measurement machine having a feeler whose position is determined optically and a lens for use in such a machine and a method for making a lens for a coordinate measurement machine, having a flexible feeler having a sensing tip, positioned substantially at the focal point of the objective lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Edward T. Polidor
  • APPARATUS FOR TREATING AN OBJECT, MORE PARTICULARLY THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT MADE OF POLYMER
    Publication number: 20130224400
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating an object, for example an object made of polymer for a light or headlamp of an automotive vehicle, comprises a vacuum chamber in which the object is intended to be placed; means for placing the chamber under vacuum; and ion bombardment means intended for treating the object, comprising an ion generator and at least one ion applicator intended to emit an ion beam. This apparatus comprises, in addition: a first airlock; means for selectively placing the vacuum chamber in communication with the first airlock and means for placing the first airlock under vacuum. The ion bombardment means are arranged outside of the vacuum chamber. The ion applicator is housed in the first airlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Alexis Chenet, Frédéric Moret, Marc Brassier
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130222759
    Abstract: This invention discloses an energized Ophthalmic Device with incorporated low energy consuming modes. In some embodiments, media inserts with incorporated low energy consuming modes are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
  • "Motor vehicle part made of surface-treated material based on polymer(s)"
    Publication number: 20130223086
    Abstract: A motor vehicle part comprising a material based on polymer(s), the material being surface treated by ion bombardment in order to improve the surface appearance of the material. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining this part and the use thereof, in particular for the manufacture of lighting and/or signaling devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Alexis Chenet, Frédéric Moret, Marc Brassier
  • Electroactive Lens with Multiple Depth Diffractive Structures
    Publication number: 20130222756
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, composition of matter, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method and/or machine-readable medium comprising machine-implementable instructions for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, switch a diffractive first electro-active lens from a first power state corresponding to a first optical power to a second power state corresponding to a second optical power that differs from said first optical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: e-Vision Smart Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Van Heugten
  • "Surface-treated material based on polymers"
    Publication number: 20130224480
    Abstract: A material based on polymer(s), the material being surface treated by ion bombardment in order to improve the surface appearance of the material. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining this part and the use thereof, in particular for the manufacture of lighting and/or signaling devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Alexis Chenet, Frédéric Moret, Marc Brassier
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING INTERNAL WETTING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20130225715
    Abstract: This invention includes a wettable biomedical device containing a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone-containing monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
  • Modular interlocking pre-vegetated roof system
    Patent number: 8516744
    Abstract: A modular unit, system and method include a base layer having a plurality of reservoirs configured to prevent water flow through a lower portion, the lower portion for contacting a support surface, and having interlocking portions configured to interlock adjacent base layers when installed. A water permeable layer is disposed over the base layer. A detachable wall is mountable on the base layer to contain planting media. The water permeable layer may include a water-holding capillary fabric mat layer with entangled filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Metro Green Visions, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Dubner
  • Method and system for determining a region of interest in an image
    Patent number: 8520898
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a region of interest in an image, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a plurality of lines Li i=1, . . . , n formed by pixels is defined in the image; in each line Li, a plurality of segments Sj j=1, . . . , m constituted by pixels is defined; a luminance level NVG(Sj) is calculated for each segment Sj based on the luminance of the pixels constituting this segment Sj; depending on this luminance level NVG(Sj) the segment Sj is selected or excluded from the region of interest; and the region of interest is obtained by amalgamating all the segments selected for each line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: David Hue, Samia Ahiad, Abdelaziz Bensrhair
  • Video centration apparatus
    Patent number: D689112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH
    Inventors: Heinrich Henssler, Martin Schulteiss