Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a lead frame that includes a die pad and a first lead extending away from the die pad, a semiconductor die mounted on the die pad, a load path connection that electrically connects a first load terminal of the semiconductor die with the first lead, and a magnetic sensor arrangement mounted directly on a region of the lead frame which forms part of the load path connection, wherein the magnetic sensor arrangement comprises a magnetic current sensor that is configured to measure a current flowing through the load path connection and an electrical isolation layer that electrically isolates the magnetic current sensor from the lead frame.

Abstract: A system for processing video segments is disclosed. The system includes a descriptor instantiator for creating a descriptor and ascribing at least one value thereto for a corresponding video segment. The system also includes a video constructor for assembling an output video production from at least two video segments, including means for selecting the at least two video segments according to values of at least one descriptor corresponding to the at least two video segments and means for sequencing the at least two video segments according to values of at least one descriptor corresponding to the at least two video segments.

Abstract: The light-emitting device includes a light source and a gradient index (GRIN) element. The GRIN element has a cylindrical refractive index profile in which the refractive index varies radially and is substantially constant axially. The GRIN element includes a first end surface opposite a second end surface and is characterized by a length-to-pitch ratio. The GRIN element is arranged with the first end surface adjacent the light source to receive light from the light source, and emits the light from the second end surface in a radiation pattern dependent on the length-to-pitch ratio. Since the radiation pattern depends on the length-to-pitch ratio of the GRIN element, LEDs with different radiation patterns can be made simply by using GRIN elements of appropriate lengths.

Abstract: A polaroid encoder system for detecting movement is disclosed. The system includes a movable polarizing code element. A detector module detects an amplitude based on how much illumination passes through one portion of the movable polarizing code element. A quadrant of the movable polarizing code element is determined based on how much illumination passes through another portion of the movable polarizing code element. The angular position of the movable polarizing code element can then be determined by using amplitude and the quadrant information.

Abstract: The light-emitting device includes a light source and a gradient index (GRIN) element. The GRIN element has a cylindrical refractive index profile in which the refractive index varies radially and is substantially constant axially. The GRIN element includes a first end surface opposite a second end surface and is characterized by a length-to-pitch ratio. The GRIN element is arranged with the first end surface adjacent the light source to receive light from the light source, and emits the light from the second end surface in a radiation pattern dependent on the length-to-pitch ratio. Since the radiation pattern depends on the length-to-pitch ratio of the GRIN element, LEDs with different radiation patterns can be made simply by using GRIN elements of appropriate lengths.

Abstract: A cylindrical encoder has a cylinder with a coding surface that is disposed about a rotational axis. The coding surface has code lines that spiral along the cylinder about the rotational axis. Resolution depends on the pitch, or spacing, of the code lines, and on the angle at which the code lines are oriented to the rotational axis. An imaging system positioned for optical coupling to the coding surface senses a succession of moving code lines as the cylinder rotates about the rotational axis.