Abstract: Light sensors having a wide dynamic range are used in a variety of applications. A wide dynamic range light sensor includes an exposed photodiode light transducer accumulating charge in proportion to light incident over an integration period. Sensor logic determines a light integration period prior to the beginning of integration and the charge is reset. Charge accumulated by the exposed light transducer over the light integration period is measured and a pulse having a width based on the accumulated charge is determined.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to path determination for vehicle infrastructure paths. In embodiments, methods and systems are provided for identifying alternative paths and determining optimized vehicle paths for projects.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to path determination for transport system infrastructure paths. In embodiments, methods and systems are provided for identifying alternative paths and determining optimized transport system paths for projects. The methods and systems may involve providing a client-based application having a GUI that presents a plurality of constraints that relate to a project, a server-based application for calculating the costs of a plurality of potential paths for presenting a subset of paths with associated cost data, and determining optimized paths for at least one of a pipeline, a conveyor, a canal, a multipurpose utility pipe, and a telecommunication line.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a client-based application and server-based application for providing optimized corridors and alignments, routes, and or paths subject to a plurality of constraints. In embodiments, methods and systems are provided for identifying alternative paths and determining optimized paths for projects. The methods and systems may involve providing a client-based application having a GUI that presents a plurality of constraints that relate to a project, and a server-based application for calculating the costs of a plurality of potential paths for presenting a subset of paths with associated cost data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing control for a secure infrastructure of a path determination system. In embodiments, methods and systems are provided for controlling objects in a computer-based system. The methods and systems may involve storing an object in the system, the object being related to data about the path or project, assigning an encryption key for each aspect of the system or object desired to be controlled, encrypting each aspect of the system or object desired to be controlled, requiring entry of the encryption key corresponding to each aspect of the system or object desired to be released from the control, and distributing the encryption key.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a client-based graphical user interface for infrastructure path determination. In embodiments, methods and systems are provided for a user interface and remote infrastructure planning. Methods and systems provide a user interface for allowing a user to select an object that relates to the determination of a path and upon selection of the object, triggering an action of a path determination system. Methods and systems are provided for establishing a connection to a portable computer device, accessing an infrastructure model remotely from the portable computer device, and interacting with the infrastructure model using the portable computer device.

Abstract: An automatically dimming mirror includes a dimming element having variable reflectivity, the degree of reflectivity based on a control signal. An ambient light sensor is positioned to receive light from a region generally in front of the vehicle. The ambient light sensor outputs a discrete ambient light signal based on the amount of light incident on the ambient light sensor over an integration period. A glare sensor is positioned to view the scene generally behind the vehicle operator. The glare sensor outputs a discrete glare signal based on the amount of light incident on the glare sensor over an integration period. A dimming logic determines an ambient light level based on the ambient light signal. The glare integration period is determined based on the ambient light level. The glare signal resulting from the glare integration period determines a mirror glare level used to set the dimming element control signal.

Abstract: Equipment on automotive vehicle is controlled by a system including at least one semiconductor light sensor having variable sensitivity to light. Each light sensor generates a light signal indicative of the intensity of light incident on the light sensor. Control logic varies the sensitivity of the light sensor and generates equipment control signals based on received light signals. Sensitivity of light sensors may be varied by changing the integration time for producing charge from light incident on light transducers, by selecting between light transducers of different sensitivity within the light sensor, by using a light transducer with a sensitivity that is a function of the amount of incident light, and the like. Controlled equipment includes devices such as automatically dimming rearview mirrors, headlamps, and moisture removal means.

Abstract: A guided tool change procedure is employed in minimally invasive robotic surgery to guide a new tool quickly and precisely, after a tool change operation, back into close proximity to the operating position of the original tool prior to its removal from the surgical site. A first robotic surgical tool is placed at an operating position inside the cavity using a slave manipulator disposed outside the cavity, and the operating position is recorded. The first robotic surgical tool is decoupled from the slave manipulator and removed from the cavity. A second robotic surgical tool is introduced into the cavity. Based on the recorded operating position, a target space is derived for placing the distal end of the second robotic surgical tool in close proximity to the location of the distal end of the first robotic surgical tool in the operating position prior to its removal from the cavity.

Abstract: Single substrate device is formed to have an image acquisition device and a controller. The controller on the substrate controls the system operation.

Abstract: A single chip camera which includes an intergrated image acquisition portion and control portion and which has double sampling/noise reduction capabilities thereon. Part of the intergrated structure reduces the noise that is picked up during imaging.

Abstract: Single substrate device is formed to have an image acquisition device and a controller. The controller on the substrate controls the system operation.

Abstract: A single chip camera device is formed on a single substrate including an image acquisition portion for control portion and the timing circuit formed on the substrate. The timing circuit also controls the photoreceptors in a double sampling mode in which are reset level is first read and then after an integration time a charged level is read.

Abstract: A CMOS image sensor die is fabricated and packaged to allow the light sensitive area of the die to be illuminated from either the front side or the backside, or both. The implementation is achieved using wafer level processing that facilitates photon collection at both surfaces. This approach permits processing apt the wafer level to allow the deposition of color filter arrays (CFA) on either surface. The silicon is thinned and the bump contacts and interconnect lines are relocated away from the image area of the die. The die is covered with an optically transparent material to provide additional support.

Abstract: Single substrate device is formed to have an image acquisition device and a controller. The controller on the substrate controls the system operation.

Abstract: Single substrate device is formed to have an image acquisition device and a controller. The controller on the substrate controls the system operation.

Abstract: Single substrate device is formed to have an image acquistition device and a controller. The controller on the substrate controls the system operation.