Abstract: A camera includes an image sensor package, a lens assembly, and an adhesive or dam compound. The image sensor package includes an image pixel array and support circuitry disposed around the image pixel array. The lens assembly includes a lens barrel disposed around lens elements configured to focus image light to the image pixel array. The adhesive or dam compound adheres the lens barrel to the support circuitry in an inactive area of the image sensor package.

Abstract: Techniques are described for electrically connecting printed circuit modules using wire bonding. A first printed circuit module may have one or more bonding pads electrically coupled with one or more electrical components of the first printed circuit module, and a second printed circuit module may have one or more bonding pads electrically coupled with one or more electrical components of the second printed circuit module. One or more wire bonds may be used to electrically connect the one or more bonding pads of the first printed circuit module to the one or more bonding pads of the second printed circuit module. A protective structure may be used to cover at least a portion of the one or more wire bonds.

Abstract: An insulated register box includes an expandable polymeric foam insulation on an exterior thereof. The foam insulation, as applied to the exterior of the insulated register box, provides a boss having a first surface that engages the end of an insulated duct and a second surface that runs parallel to the collar of the register box and is designed to align with an outer surface of the insulated air duct. The zip ties that are used to attach the insulated air duct to the register box are easily applied to both the exterior of the insulated air duct near and at where the insulated air duct engages the first surface and the second surface of the boss. The boss can include a groove with crushable ribs and/or the collar can include similar crushable ribs to enhance connection between the register box and the insulated air duct.

Abstract: A method of field mapping a cell under load is provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing a cell; providing a Hall effect sensor comprising a graphene conductor for measuring a magnetic field; positioning the Hall effect sensor at a first position adjacent a face of the cell; applying a load to the cell; and measuring an output of the Hall effect sensor.

Abstract: A method and system for removing a slurry from a surface impoundment to create a dewatered particulate cake on a filter bed is disclosed.

Abstract: One example apparatus for providing a dual pixel array includes an array of pixels, each pixel comprising a plurality of photodiodes, each photodiode configured to generate a charge in response to incoming light and connected to at least one charge storage device. The plurality of photodiodes comprises one or more color photodiodes each including a chromatic filter, a color-select switch, and having at least one associated monochrome photodiode with a monochrome filter and a monochrome-select switch. The dual pixel array further comprises one or more analog-to-digital converters (“ADC”), each ADC connected to at least one of the charge storage devices of the photodiodes via the respective select switch, configured to selectively convert one or more stored voltages into a pixel value in response to a control signal. The color photodiodes and the monochrome photodiodes are arranged according to an arrangement.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology are directed to a safety clasp (10) including a clasp base (22); a securing element (32) with a sharp end (33), a piercing section (34) and a support (36); and a clasp body (12) including first and second body sections (12A, 12B) and a recess (13) defined therebetween, the body being adjustable relative to the clasp base and the securing element such that in an open configuration the recess is clear and only the first body section houses the sharp end and in a closed configuration the piercing section bridges the recess and only the second section houses the sharp end. Various embodiments of the present technology are directed to a garment clip (100) including such a safety clasp.

Abstract: A sensor includes a plurality of pixels that each have dedicated compute circuitry within a compute layer. The plurality of pixels includes a first group of pixels and a second group of pixels. The first group of pixels is configured to detect light from a local area that has a first modulation frequency. The second group of pixels is configured to detect light from the local area that has a second modulation frequency. The compute layer is positioned below the plurality of pixels, and includes the compute circuitry for each of the plurality of pixels. The compute layer is configured to determine depth information for the local area using an indirect time-of-flight technique and one or both of the detected light that has the first modulation frequency and the detected light that has the second modulation frequency.

Abstract: A stimulation device for guiding movement of a part of a body of a subject is provided. The device comprises a flexible substrate configured to at least partially conform to an outer surface of the part of the body, in use. The device further comprises a stretchable stimulator circuit that is at least partially embedded within the flexible substrate. The stimulator circuit comprises at least one stimulator configured to provide a stimulus to a part of a body to cause movement. A system for guiding movement of a subject is also provided including the stimulation device, a controller operably connected to the stimulation device for controlling the stimulation device, at least one sensor for sensing monitoring data, and a processor for comparing the obtained monitoring data with pre-determined movement information to determine whether a desired movement has occurred.

Abstract: The disclosed depth camera assembly may include a projector device to project light into an imaging environment. The projector device may include a light source and may also include a diffractive optical element that separates light emitted by the light source into a plurality of light regions including a plurality of separate wavelength ranges, such that each of the plurality of light regions contain light from only one of the plurality of separate wavelength ranges. The projector device may also include an interference filter. A head-mounted display system and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A circuit breaker that may be plugged onto an electrical panel. The circuit breaker is preferably a low voltage circuit breaker in the range of 120-240 volts. The circuit breaker includes an electrical clip with a curved inner surface that contacts a curved outer surface of an electrical connector on the electrical panel. The circuit breaker includes a protrusion that prevents the circuit breaker from being installed in electrical panels without an electrical connector for the electrical clip to engage.

Abstract: A method of field mapping a cell under load is provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing a cell; providing a Hall effect sensor comprising a graphene conductor for measuring a magnetic field; positioning the Hall effect sensor at a first position adjacent a face of the cell; applying a load to the cell; and measuring an output of the Hall effect sensor.

Abstract: A pool cleaning vehicle having a suction mouth placed at the belly of a housing. The pool cleaner is placed on two elongate rollers which allow the pool cleaner to move in opposite directions. The suction mouth is positioned between the two elongate rollers to reduce angular displacement when a roller wheel mounts a protrusion on uneven pool bed. A scrubber extends from within the mouth to sweep across the pool bed. The scrubber is pivoted to be able to swing when the pool cleaner changes direction.

Abstract: A stimulation device for guiding movement of at least part of a body, the device comprising: at least one body-fixed stimulator, configured to provide stimulus to the part of the body; at least one control unit in communication with the at least one body-fixed stimulator, the control unit configured to generate a control signal to control the at least one body-fixed stimulator. Embodiments of the device or system may be configured perform a method of guiding movement of at least part of a body comprising the steps of: comparing at least one parameter relating to a movement with at least one pre-defined criteria; generating a control signal from at least one control unit if the at least one parameter does not meet the pre-defined criteria; and providing a stimulus to the body in response to the control signal through at least one body-fixed stimulator to guide the movement.

Abstract: A depth camera assembly (DCA) for depth sensing of a local area includes a structured light generator, an imaging device, and a controller. The structured light generator illuminates the local area with a structured light pattern. The structured light generator includes a programmable diffractive optical element (PDOE) that generates diffracted scanning beams using optical beams. The PDOE functions as a dynamic diffraction grating that dynamically adjusts diffraction of the optical beams to generate the diffracted scanning beams of different patterns. The diffracted scanning beams are projected as the structured light pattern into the local area, wherein the structured light pattern is dynamically adjustable based on the PDOE. The imaging device captures image(s) of at least a portion of the structured light pattern reflected from object(s) in the local area. The controller determines depth information for the object(s) based on the captured image(s).

Abstract: A sensor includes a first image pixel array including first image pixels and a second image pixel array including second image pixels. A polarization layer is disposed between the first image pixels and the second image pixels. Scene light incident upon the second image pixels propagates through the first image pixels and the polarization layer to reach the second image pixels.

Abstract: A depth camera assembly for depth sensing of a local area includes a structured light generator, an imaging device, and a controller. The structured light generator illuminates a local area with structured light and includes an illumination source, a mounting element, and a diffractive optical element (DOE) mounted on the mounting element. The mounting element can have a plurality of adjustable positions relative to the illumination source based on emission instructions from the controller. The DOE generates, using light emitted from the illumination source, diffracted scanning beams that are projected as the structured light into the local area. A pattern of the structured light is dynamically adjustable and unique for each adjustable position of the mounting element. The imaging device captures image(s) of the structured light reflected from object(s) in the local area. The controller determines depth information for the object(s) based in part on the captured image(s).

Abstract: A pool cleaning vehicle having a suction mouth placed at the belly of a housing. The pool cleaner is placed on two elongate rollers which allow the pool cleaner to move in opposite directions. The suction mouth is positioned between the two elongate rollers to reduce angular displacement when a roller wheel mounts a protrusion on uneven pool bed. A scrubber extends from within the mouth to sweep across the pool bed. The scrubber is pivoted to be able to swing when the pool cleaner changes direction.

Abstract: Coverglass is disposed over an image sensor. The coverglass includes a trench extending a depth into the coverglass. The trench is configured to receive a lens assembly and the lens assembly may be bonded to the trench.

Abstract: An exemplary imaging device includes an optical sensor having an optical axis, a lens positioned to focus light from a scene onto the optical sensor, a matrix of variable-phase optical elements that are dimensioned to introduce at least two different phase delays into a wavefront of a light signal received from the scene through the lens, a housing that secures the matrix of variable-phase optical elements between the optical sensor and the lens, and a processing subsystem programmed to determine a phase difference associated with the light signal based on the at least two different phase delays. Related systems and methods are also provided.