Abstract: According to an aspect, an image sensor package includes a substrate, an image sensor die coupled to the substrate, a light transmitting member, and a plurality of pillar members disposed between and contacting the image sensor die and the light transmitting member. A height of the plurality of pillar members defines a gap height between an active region of the image sensor die and the light transmitting member. The image sensor package including a bonding material that couples the light transmitting member to the image sensor. The bonding material contacts a side of a pillar member, of the plurality of pillar members, that extends between a first end contacting the light transmitting member and a second end contacting the image sensor die.

Abstract: A low reflective film includes a first resin layer. The first resin layer includes a binder resin and an organic resin particle having an average particle size D50 of 2 to 20 ?m. A surface of the first resin layer has a reflectance and gloss values satisfying the following relationships: (1) regular reflectance at 70 degrees: 0.0% or more and 2.5% or less (wavelength 550 nm); (2) specular gloss value at 60 degrees: 0.0% or more and 6.0% or less; specular gloss value at 75 degrees: 0.0% or more and 6.0% or less; specular gloss value at 85 degrees: 0.0% or more and 6.0% or less; and (3) a sum of a specular gloss value at 20°, a specular gloss value at 45°, the specular gloss value at 60°, the specular gloss value at 75°, and the specular gloss value at 85° is 7.5% or less.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to fabricate a multifunctional collimator structure In one embodiment, an optical collimator, includes: a dielectric layer; a substrate; and a plurality of via holes, wherein the dielectric layer is formed over the substrate, wherein the plurality of via holes are configured as an array along a lateral direction of a first surface of the dielectric layer, wherein each of the plurality of via holes extends through the dielectric layer and the substrate from the first surface of the dielectric layer to a second surface of the substrate in a vertical direction, wherein the substrate has a bulk impurity doping concentration equal to or greater than 1×1019 per cubic centimeter (cm?3) and a first thickness, and wherein the bulk impurity doping concentration and the first thickness of the substrate are configured so as to allow the optical collimator to filter light in a range of wavelengths.

Abstract: An optical sensor device comprises a semiconductor body with a light-sensitive area, metal layers which are arranged above the light-sensitive area and comprise an upper metal layer and a lower metal layer, wherein the upper metal layer is located at a greater distance from the light-sensitive area than the lower metal layer. The optical sensor device further comprises an aperture opening in the metal layers above the light-sensitive area and a via structure, which is arranged outside the aperture opening and interconnects the metal layers and/or the semiconductor body. The via structure is arranged in such a fashion that any straight line that is parallel to the light-sensitive area and traverses the aperture opening between the light-sensitive area and the upper metal layer is limited in both of its opposite directions by the via structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a sample image photographing method and a corresponding sample image photographing apparatus.

Abstract: A staged circuit includes a plurality of switching elements in series. Each of the switching elements includes two switches operated in concert. Separate but correlated clock signals drive the switches of each switching element. Switch timing for the switches in each switching element is tuned via certain delays to produce transients with variable characteristics. Furthermore, the number of switching elements may be adjusted to produce transients with variable characteristics. The staged circuit defines a time-varying transmission line and can be used as a driver for a NLTL source.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a magnetic door position detection apparatus adapted to attach to a cabinet interior with a door arranged to transition between an open state where the interior of the cabinet is accessible, and a closed state. The door includes a magnetic field generating structure configured to magnetically engage the door with the cabinet in the closed state. The apparatus provided includes a housing configured to attach to the interior of the cabinet and one or more sensors configured to determine change in the magnetic flux field within the interior of the cabinet induced by motion of the magnetic field generating structure in at least one of three orthogonal axes. The sensor or sensors generate an output signal representing the sensed magnetic field change where the one or more axes is indicative of the cabinet door moved between the closed state and the open state.

Abstract: A signal detection device including: detection equipment including a photoelectric conversion element configured to convert a photon as a detection target into a current signal, and a current-voltage converter configured to convert the current signal into a voltage signal; a transmission unit configured to transmit the voltage signal; and a data collection unit configured to detect and collect the transmitted voltage signal. Here, the detection equipment is disposed inside a first shield case connected to a frame ground. The current-voltage converter includes a differential amplifier having first and second input terminals, the first input terminal is connected to a first output terminal of the photoelectric conversion element via a first input resistor, the second input terminal is connected to a second output terminal of the photoelectric conversion element and a ground via a second input resistor having a resistance value larger than that of the first input resistor.

Abstract: A power beaming system includes a power beam transmitter arranged to transmit the power beam, and a power beam receiver arranged to receive the power beam from the power beam transmitter. A power beam transmission source is arranged to generate a laser light beam for transmission by the power beam transmitter from a first location toward a remote second location. A beam-shaping element shapes the laser light beam, at least one diffusion element uniformly distributes light of the shaped laser light beam, and a projection element illuminates a power beam receiving element of predetermined shape with the shaped laser light beam. At the power beam receiver, a diffusion surface diffuses a portion the power beam specularly reflected from the power beam receiver.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a pixel section and a peripheral circuitry section provided around the pixel section. The pixel section includes: a photoelectric conversion film; a top electrode located above the photoelectric conversion film; bottom electrodes that face the top electrode, with the photoelectric conversion film being disposed between the top electrode and the bottom electrodes; and a first light-shielding film that overlaps part of the photoelectric conversion film in a plan view and that is electrically connected to the top electrode. The first light-shielding film has electrical conductivity. The peripheral circuitry section includes peripheral circuitry and a second light-shielding film that overlaps at least part of the peripheral circuitry in the plan view. The first light-shielding film and the second light-shielding film are separated from each other.

Abstract: A sensor device, an electronic apparatus and a method for reducing signal noise are provided. The sensor device includes a first detection region and a second detection region. The first detection region includes at least one detector unit, the detector unit includes a first detection electrode and a second detection electrode opposed to each other and a first insulating layer, the first detection electrode is electrically insulated from the second detection electrode by the first insulating layer, the second detection region includes at least one detector unit, the sensor unit includes a first sensor electrode, a second sensor electrode and a first photosensitive layer, and the first photosensitive layer is electrically connected to the first sensor electrode and the second sensor electrode.

Abstract: This fin tip position measurement method comprises: a jig installation step for installing a jig having a flat measurement surface expanded in a circumferential direction and an axial direction to a tip of at least one among a plurality of seal fins that protrude in a radial direction with respect to an axial line, extend in the circumferential direction, and are arranged in a direction in which the axial line extends; a first measurement step for measuring a distance from the axial line to the measurement surface by scanning the measurement surface with a laser beam; and a first calculation step for calculating a distance from the axial line to the tip of the seal fin by adding a radial dimension of the jig to the distance to the measurement surface.

Abstract: A sensor assembly comprises a housing having a major face and a side edge. The side edge is formed of a material that is capable of conducting light. A photosensitive element is positioned within the housing and facing the major face of the housing. A reflector is positioned within the housing. The reflector is shaped to direct light entering through the side edge onto the photosensitive element.

Abstract: A system for testing an ablation system comprising an optical box and a catheter connector is disclosed. The system comprises a qualitative beam assessment device, a quantitative beam assessment device, and a processor. The qualitative beam assessment device has a camera configured to record signals related to a beam profile of a beam emitted by the optical box. The quantitative beam assessment device has an energy sensor configured to measure a beam energy of the beam. The processor is configured to receive the signals from the beam assessment devices, determine a qualitative condition of the beam based on the beam profile signals, and determine a quantitative condition of the beam based on the beam energy signals.

Abstract: An electronic device including a light source and a detector are provided. The light source includes an electromagnetic spectral emission source configured to output an electromagnetic spectral emission, a polarization optical element configured to polarize the electromagnetic spectral emission, a collimation optical element configured to focus or collimate the electromagnetic spectral emission into narrow or tight beam to reduce diffusion, and a diffractive optical element configured to separate the electromagnetic spectral emission into a predetermined arrangement.

Abstract: A time-resolving sensor includes a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD), a logic circuit and differential time-to-charge converter (DTCC) circuit. The SPAD is responsive to a shutter signal to generate an output signal based on detecting an incident photon. The logic circuit generates first and second enable signals. The DTCC includes a capacitor device, first and second switching devices, and an output circuit. The first switching device is responsive to the first enable signal to transfer a charge on the capacitor device to the first floating diffusion. The second switching device is responsive to the second enable signal to transfer a remaining charge on the capacitor device to the second floating diffusion. The output circuit outputs a first voltage that is based on the first charge on the first floating diffusion and a second voltage that is based on the second charge on the second floating diffusion.

Abstract: A power cable monitoring method which can be used to measure the mechanical state of health of subsea power cables. This method uses the magnetic properties of the load-bearing components of the power cable and the current carried by the power cable to apply an alternating force to itself. The only source of force from an alternating current in the cable which is at the fundamental frequency (F0) of the electrical power originates from magnetostriction of the steel armor. This force is predominantly axial. The strength of the F0 signal is used as an indicator of strain in the cable, where changes over time can be used to monitor the mechanical integrity of the cable structure. 2F0 signals are complex sums of axial, radial and tangential forces which are difficult to analyze. The 2F0 signal is therefore predominantly used to normalize the F0 signal.

Abstract: A seed dispensing system is provided with a photoelectric sensor for monitoring the dispensing of seeds from a seed dispenser comprising a discharge conveyor with conveyor flights that transport seeds through the seed dispenser. The sensor outputs a signal representative of obstructions to the flow of light in an optical path of the sensor, and a computing unit is adapted to distinguish portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of one or more seeds from portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of a conveyor flight.

Abstract: Disclosed are a high-power repeat-frequency solid-state switch controlled by a combination of an optical amplification and an electrical amplification, and a method.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and techniques for power generation. For example, aspects of the present disclosure include systems and techniques for managing renewable energy power based on weather sensing. One example method generally includes: receiving information related to cloud coverage impacting intensity of light towards one or more panels of a photovoltaic (PV) generator, the PV generator being configured to provide power to a load; selecting one of a plurality of power storage equipment based on the information related to the cloud coverage, the plurality of power storage equipment being associated with different types of power storage; and controlling distribution of power from the one of the plurality of power storage equipment to the load.