Patents Issued in January 18, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180017799
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for a heads up display for observing vehicle perception activity. As a vehicle is operating, an occupant can see objects outside of the vehicle through the windshield. Vehicle sensors also sense the objects outside the vehicle. A vehicle projection system can project a heads up display for the sensed objects onto the windshield. The heads up display can be aligned with a driver's point of view so that graphical elements projected on a windshield overlap with their corresponding objects as seen through the windshield. As such, a driver (e.g., a test engineer) is able to view algorithm output (e.g., perception algorithm output) without having to look away from the road while driving. Accordingly, testing driver assist and autonomous driving features is both safer and more efficient. The heads up display can also be used as a driver assist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Mohamed Ahmad, Harpreetsingh Banvait, Ashley Elizabeth Micks, Nikhil Nagraj Rao
  • Publication number: 20180017800
    Abstract: A virtual image display apparatus that improves a visibility of a displayed virtual image is provided. The virtual image display apparatus includes a display and an optical member. The optical member reflects a light of an image displayed by a display to eyes of a subject and displays a virtual image of the image in the field of vision of the subject. The optical member includes a plurality of mirrors, each having an angle with respect to a reference plane of the optical member different from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventor: Seiji HORII
  • Publication number: 20180017801
    Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed. The display apparatus includes: at least one LED display unit including a plurality of LED display panels outputting image lights; a light guide unit including a plurality of in-coupling zones where the image lights are received and a single out-coupling zone to which the received image lights are guided; a plurality of in-coupling holographic optical elements (HOEs) arranged in the in-coupling zones to define the propagation path of the image lights through the light guide unit; and a plurality of out-coupling HOEs arranged in the out-coupling zone to define a path through which the image lights guided through the light guide unit are sent outside the light guide unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: LUMENS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HanBeet CHANG, EunSung SHIN, HyunYong CHO
  • Publication number: 20180017802
    Abstract: A lenticular display includes a lenticular image including an image strip group in which display image strips that are respectively extracted in the form of a stripe from a plurality of display images are arrayed adjacently to each other in their respective corresponding positions, and in which an interpolation image strip is disposed between display image strips that are adjacent to each other, that are extracted from different display images, and that have different colors in at least a portion thereof, the interpolation image strip having a color that is in between the color of one of the adjacent display image strips and the color of the other of the adjacent display image strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Ryuichi KATSUMOTO, Yanlong CHE, Ryou HIBINO, Masahiko NORITSUNE
  • Publication number: 20180017803
    Abstract: An accessory includes a lens frame and a pair of lenses. The lens frame includes a spacer plate, a lens plate and a pair of foldable plates. The spacer plate is coupled to a portable device. The lens plate is flexibly connected to the spacer plate. The pair of foldable plates are flexibly connected between the spacer plate and the lens plate. The pair of foldable plates are unfolded in using state so the lens plate is opened in a preset angle relative to the spacer plate. The pair of foldable plates are folded in folding state so the spacer plate and the lens plate overlap each other. The pair of lenses are disposed on the lens plate, and positioned in front of a display of the portable device in using state. A lens system including aforesaid portable device, the lens frame and the pair of lenses is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Jen-Yang Chang, Chang-Hua Wei, Wei-Hsin Chang
  • Publication number: 20180017804
    Abstract: An eyeglass member which is attachable to and detachable from a frame mounted to a head of a user, including: a right-eye polarized-light modulation layer which has a first optical axis and modulates polarized light at a right-eye region positioned in front of a right eye of the user; a left-eye polarized-light modulation layer which has a second optical axis different from the first optical axis and modulates polarized light at a left-eye region positioned in front of a left eye of the user; a polarizing layer which is laminated on and astride both the right-eye polarized-light modulation layer and the left-eye polarized-light modulation layer and has an absorption axis extending in an equal direction across the right-eye region and the left-eye region; and a labelling portion which indicates a left-right orientation for mounting to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Tatsuya SATO, Yuichi KAKUBARI
  • Publication number: 20180017805
    Abstract: A light beam separating and absorbing element includes a mirror that receives first and second light beams incident on a first surface, and the mirror is configured to transmit the first light beam and reflect the second light beam. A beam absorber receives the first light beam transmitted through the mirror, and absorbs a first light portion of the transmitted first light beam after the first light beam has been transmitted through the mirror. The beam absorber scatters a second portion of the first light beam, and the beam absorber and mirror are positioned such that at least a portion of the scattered light is incident on a second surface of the mirror. Transmissivity of the mirror for the scattered light incident on the second mirror surface may be lower as compared to transmissivity for the first light beam incident on the first mirror surface to enhance separation of the first and second light beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Sarah Anne MITCHELL, Tim Michael SMEETON, Noriaki FUJII, Valerie BERRYMAN-BOUSQUET
  • Publication number: 20180017806
    Abstract: A novel endoscope, which can be a spectrally encoded endoscope (SEE) probe having forward-view, side-view, or a combination of forward and side views is provided herein. The SEE probe includes a light guiding component, a light focusing component, and a grating component. The probe is configured to forward a light such as a spectrally dispersed light from the grating component to a sample with no intermediate reflections between light guiding component and the grating component. A triangular grating, such as a staircase grating or an overhang grating may be used as the grating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Zhuo Wang, Seiji Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20180017807
    Abstract: Eyeglass assemblies comprise (1) a shear pin which secures a frame member (1, 12) to a lens (11) or two frame members to each other, and/or (2) components which are substantially more transparent to ultraviolet radiation than the lens material, and/or (3) auxiliary members (14) which extend upwards from the lenses and facilitate correct positioning of the eyeglass assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Beta Group LLC
    Inventor: Robert B. Zider
  • Publication number: 20180017808
    Abstract: An eyeglass structure includes a bridge, a first frame portion, and a second frame portion. The bridge includes a first lateral bridge column and a second lateral bridge. The first frame portion includes a first leaf spring having a distal portion configured to reach around and rotate about the first lateral bridge column. A first tab configured to engage the bridge to limit rotation of the first frame portion is further included in the first frame portion. Likewise, the second frame portion includes a second leaf spring having a distal portion configured to reach around and rotate about the second lateral bridge column, and a second tab configured to engage the bridge to limit rotation of the second frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Max Engbar Greenberg
  • Publication number: 20180017809
    Abstract: Eyeglasses include two lenses and a frame unit. Each lens is integrally formed as one piece by injection molding, and includes a lens body, and a nose side protrusion and an ear side protrusion extending oppositely and respectively from two opposite lateral ends of the lens body. The frame unit includes a bridge and two end pieces. The bridge has a bridge body, and two nose side fixing portions respectively formed on two opposite ends of the bridge body and respectively connected to the nose side protrusions of the lenses. Each end piece has a lens connecting end connected to the ear side protrusion of a respective lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Zhao-Yun HE
  • Publication number: 20180017810
    Abstract: Contact lens includes central optical zone for clearly focusing image of incident light onto retina clear central image region of user's eyeball and peripheral optical zone surrounding central optical zone, and one or multiple moiré portions located on peripheral optical zone for focusing the image of incident light onto peripheral out-of focus region of retina of user's eyeball. The moiré portions are processed by: using an aberrometer to measure aberration of retina of user's eyeball and to further generate a three-dimensional image map, dividing the three-dimensional image map into clear central image region and peripheral out-of focus region, and then using an aberration correction software to calculate the power of sphere and the power and axis of cylinder on contact lens and then inputting the three-dimensional image map into processing machine for enabling the processing machine process the desired moiré portions on contact lens according to the three-dimensional image map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: I-Tsung WU
  • Publication number: 20180017811
    Abstract: A method for customizing active contact lenses, such as contact lens displays, for a plurality of wearers includes the following: Contact lens precursors are obtained for a plurality of wearers. The contact lens precursors include active electronics. The same contact lens precursors are used as a starting point to generate active contact lenses for many different individuals, but they are processed into active contact lenses that are customized for each individual wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Anthony Perozziello, Kuang-mon Ashley Tuan, Edward John Palen, Michael West Wiemer
  • Publication number: 20180017812
    Abstract: Providing to an eye a customizable ophthalmic lens comprising a transparent set of electroactive cells (24) juxtaposed to a lens surface for providing an optical phase-shift distribution function. The method includes providing (402) a reference phase-shift distribution function adapted to provide a given dioptric function DF(?, ?); determining (404) the actual gaze direction (?a, ?a); choosing (406) a reference gaze direction (?R, ?R); calculating (408) an actual point Pa at the intersection between the actual gaze direction and the transparent set of electroactive cells, and a reference point PR at the intersection between the reference gaze direction and the transparent set of electroactive cells; calculating (410) a modified phase-shift distribution function by shifting the reference phase-shift distribution function according to a vector {right arrow over (PRPa)}; and activating (412) the electroactive cells according to the modified phase-shift distribution function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Marius PELOUX
  • Publication number: 20180017813
    Abstract: A process for creating wiring on a curved surface, such as the surface of a contact lens, includes the following. Creating a groove or trench in the curved surface. Forming a seed layer on the surface and on the groove. Removing the seed layer from the surface while leaving some or all of it in the groove. Depositing conductive material in the groove. Preferably, the deposited conductive material is thicker than the seed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Anthony Perozziello, Edward John Palen, Michael West Wiemer
  • Publication number: 20180017814
    Abstract: An eye mounted display presents defocused images to patients to affect their eyeball development and control focusing disorders such as myopia or hyperopia. For example, images may be projected with peripheral myopic defocus in order to control myopia. Images may be projected with peripheral hyperopic defocus in order to control hyperopia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Kuang-mon Ashley Tuan, Michael Frank Deering
  • Publication number: 20180017815
    Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to an article such as eyewear customized to individual wearer parameters (e.g., measurements, preferences, etc.), and to systems and methods for customizing eyewear to individual wearer parameters. The system includes an input for receiving data representative of a three dimensional configuration of a portion of a wearer's face and an input for receiving data representative of a desired position where the wearer would like an eyewear frame to reside on the wearer's face. One system also includes a processor for determining a change in configuration of an eyewear component blank to allow the eyewear frame to reside in the desired position, and an eyewear component modifier for modifying the eyewear component blank so that the frame will reside in the desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Wayne Chumbley, Jason Belbey, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Publication number: 20180017816
    Abstract: Provided, as a transparent magneto-optical material which does not absorb fiber laser light within a wavelength range of 0.9-1.1 ?m and is thus suitable for constituting a magneto-optical device such as an optical isolator wherein the formation of a thermal lens is suppressed, is a magneto-optical material which is composed of a transparent ceramic that contains a complex oxide represented by formula (1) as a main component, or which is composed of a single crystal of a complex oxide represented by formula (1). Tb2xR2(2-x)O8-x??(1) (In the formula, 0.800<x<1.00, and R represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium, titanium, tantalum tin, hafinum and zirconium (excluding the cases where R represents only silicon, germanium or tantalum).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuto Matsumoto, Masanori Ikari
  • Publication number: 20180017817
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sealant composition, a display panel and a method for manufacturing the same and a display device. For the sealant composition, the display panel and the display device provided in the present invention, the issues such as contamination of liquid crystal, peripheral defects and line residual image due to the incomplete curing of the sealant are prevented because the sealant composition comprises light converting material which could convert the incident light into the light for curing the sealant, and thus the sealant which cannot be irradiated directly by the incident light also could be cured by the converted light obtained from the light converting material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicants: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., BEIJING BOE DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jinyu REN, Yongzhi SONG, Tengteng HU, Changjian XU, Xiangyu CHENG
  • Publication number: 20180017818
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a control portion. The control portion has a function of receiving image data, and a function of generating and supplying first data and second data on the basis of the image data. The display panel includes a pixel and an optical element. The pixel includes a first display element and a second display element. The second display element includes a region adjacent to the first display element. The optical element includes a first region overlapping with the second display element. The first region has a function of directing light which enters a region overlapping with the second display element to the first display element. The first display element is a reflective display element. The second display element is a light-emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Hisao IKEDA, Fumito ISAKA
  • Publication number: 20180017819
    Abstract: An object is to provide a display device that performs accurate display. A circuit is formed using a transistor that includes an oxide semiconductor and has a low off-state current. A precharge circuit or an inspection circuit is formed in addition to a pixel circuit. The off-state current is low because the oxide semiconductor is used. Thus, it is not likely that a signal or voltage is leaked in the precharge circuit or the inspection circuit to cause defective display. As a result, a display device that performs accurate display can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Hajime KIMURA, Atsushi UMEZAKI
  • Publication number: 20180017820
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to the transmission of data based on a polarization of a light signal. In some embodiments, data may include 3D video data for viewing by a user. Systems for transmitting data may include a display device and a device for switching the polarization of a video source. Systems for receiving data may include eyewear configured to present images with orthogonal polarization to each eye. In some embodiments, the rate of switching of the polarization switcher may introduce a distortion to the optical data. A Pi-cell device may be used in some embodiments to reduce distortion based on switching speed. In some embodiments, polarization switchers may introduce a distortion based on the frequency of transmitted light. In some embodiments, optical elements including in the transmitting or receiving devices may be configured to reduce distortions based on frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: HsienHui Cheng, Thanh-Son Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180017821
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal display device with a touch sensor in which abnormal alignment of liquid crystal molecules of a liquid crystal layer is hardly generated even when charged bodies get closer to the liquid crystal display device. The liquid crystal display device with a touch sensor includes a liquid crystal layer 13 interposed between a CF substrate 11 (a first substrate) and an array substrate 12 (a second substrate), in which at least one electrode of touch drive electrodes 14 and touch detection electrodes 15 is disposed on a surface of a front side of the CF substrate 11 and a polarizing plate 17 is further disposed on the electrode. On the surface of the front side of the CF substrate 11, dummy electrodes 16 are disposed in a region where neither the touch drive electrodes 14 nor the touch detection electrodes 15 are arranged. The polarizing plate 17 includes a conductive layer having a surface resistance of 109 (?/?) or more and 1010 (?/?) or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: SHINICHI MIYAZAKI, MIKIHIRO NOMA, MASAHIRO OKUNO, MASASHI MAYUMI
  • Publication number: 20180017822
    Abstract: A tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate including at least three phase retarders and a tuning device is provided. The at least three phase retarders are sequentially arranged along a first direction, and configured to provide an achromatic range in a terahertz band, so as to reduce a chromatic aberration of a terahertz wave through the tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate in the achromatic range. The at least three phase retarders respectively include a liquid crystal cell. The tuning device is configured to tune a liquid crystal orientation angle of the liquid crystal cell, so as to correspondingly change a birefringence of the at least three phase retarders in the terahertz band. The terahertz wave through the tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate has same phase retardation in the achromatic range. The achromatic range in the terahertz band is determined according to the birefringence of the at least three phase retarders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Ci-Ling Pan, Chan-Shan Yang, Ru-Pin Pan, Cho-Fan Hsieh, Fang-Cih Shih
  • Publication number: 20180017823
    Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A space is defined between a first substrate and a second substrate. A seal is disposed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is operable to change at least one of a reflectance state and a transmittance state in either a discrete or continuous manner. A transparent electrode coating is disposed between the second surface and the third surface. The transparent electrode coating includes an insulator layer, metal layer, and insulator layer (IMI) structure. The reflectance off of the transparent electrode coating is less than about 2%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, George A. Neuman, John S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180017824
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wavelength-tunable type etalon comprising a liquid crystal layer, which comprises: a first substrate; a second substrate; a reflective coating film; a transparent electrode; an alignment layer, which is independently formed while covering the opposing surface of the transparent electrode; a liquid crystal layer, which is disposed in a space between each of the alignment layer s; and a sealing member, which is provided for sealing of the liquid crystal layer; and a method for manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: RESEARCH & BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVER SITY
    Inventor: Jang Kun SONG
  • Publication number: 20180017825
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a driver IC that outputs a driving signal to the display panel; a flexible substrate on which the driver IC is mounted; a first frame that supports the display panel from a side of a light source; and a second frame that supports the light source while being provided independently of the first frame. The first frame includes a metallic frame unit which is opposite to the driver IC from the side of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Yusuke KATAGIRI, Masaki TSUBOKURA
  • Publication number: 20180017826
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel which displays an image with light; and a side sealing member which is configured to block the light. The side sealing member contacts at least one side surface of the display panel to cover the one side surface. The side sealing member has an elongation of about 100% to about 300% inclusive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Woosuk SEO, Yong-hoon KWON, Seokhyun NAM, Byoungdae YE
  • Publication number: 20180017827
    Abstract: A display device can include a frame; a reflection sheet disposed on the frame; a housing coupled to at least one side of the frame; a substrate disposed on the housing; a light assembly mounted on the substrate; a light guide plate disposed on the reflection sheet and at a side of the light assembly; a guide panel coupled to another side of the frame; and a display panel disposed on the light guide plate, in which the display panel is disposed on the guide panel and overlaps with the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyongil KIL, Sangmin BAEK
  • Publication number: 20180017828
    Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate; a display medium layer disposed on the substrate; and a polarizer having a first film, a second film and a third film sequentially laminated on the display medium layer. The second film connects to the first film. The third film connects to the second film. A first bottom surface of the first film has a first edge. A second bottom surface of the second film has a second edge. A third bottom surface of the third film has a third edge. A first minimum distance exists between projections of the first edge and the second edge on the substrate in a first direction perpendicular to a normal direction of the substrate, and a second minimum distance exists between the second edge and the third edge on the substrate in the first direction. The first minimum distance is different from the second minimum distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Hui-Chi WANG, Hsia-Ching CHU, Mei-Chun SHIH
  • Publication number: 20180017829
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes: an upper substrate; a light blocking layer disposed on the upper substrate; a residual pattern disposed on the light blocking layer; a color conversion portion disposed at an area defined by the residual pattern; a planarization layer disposed on the color conversion portion and the residual pattern; and an upper polarization plate disposed on the planarization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Kyungtae CHAE, Kanguk KIM, Donchan CHO
  • Publication number: 20180017830
    Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A space is defined between a first substrate and a second substrate. An electro-optic material is disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is operable to change the transmittance state in either a discrete or continuous manner. A transflective coating is disposed on the second surface. The transflective coating includes a silver conductive layer and an overcoat layer including one of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) and a noble metal. The overcoat layer is disposed between the silver conductive layer and the electro-optic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, John S. Anderson, George A. Neuman
  • Publication number: 20180017831
    Abstract: A display substrate includes a base substrate, a switching device, and a pixel electrode including a first sub pixel electrode and a second sub pixel electrode. The first sub pixel electrode includes an internal electrode and an external electrode. The internal electrode includes a support electrode portion extending in a second direction, and a horizontal internal branch electrode portion extending in a first direction. The external electrode includes a horizontal external branch electrode portion disposed outside the internal electrode and extending in the first direction, and a vertical external branch electrode portion disposed outside the internal electrode and extending in the second direction. The second sub pixel electrode is adjacent to the first sub pixel electrode and has a shape symmetrical to the first sub pixel electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: TAEKYUNG YIM, JANG-IL KIM, HOON KIM, KEUNWOO PARK, DONG-CHUL SHIN, KICHUL SHIN, SUWAN WOO
  • Publication number: 20180017832
    Abstract: In an IPS mode liquid crystal display device, an interlayer insulating film is formed on a common electrode formed in a planar shape, and a pixel electrode is formed on the interlayer insulating film. The distance between the TFT substrate and the counter substrate is determined by a columnar spaces. The pixel electrode includes one comb-shaped electrode and a contact part. The tip of the comb-shaped, electrode overlaps the columnar spacer as seen in a plan view. The columnar spacer is present in, the area in which an electric field that allows the liquid crystal molecules to rotate backward occurs when a voltage is applied to the pixel electrode, so that the reverse rotation of the liquid crystal molecules does not occur, and it is possible to prevent the domain from occurring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Takeshi SAKAI, Toshimasa ISHIGAKI, Satoru KAWASAKI
  • Publication number: 20180017833
    Abstract: A standing helix ferroelectric liquid crystal display cell includes: two transparent substrates (102A, 102B); a ferroelectric liquid crystal layer (104) comprising ferroelectric liquid crystals in a standing helix configuration, the ferroelectric liquid crystal layer (104) being disposed between the two transparent substrates (102A, 102B), the ferroelectric liquid crystals having a helix axis perpendicular to the two substrates (102A, 102B) and chiral smectic liquid crystal helix pitch shorter than a wavelength of a polarized light normally impinging at least one of the two transparent substrates (102A, 102B); and inter-digital electrodes (105), disposed in plane with the two transparent substrates (102A, 102B), configured to apply an electric field to the ferroelectric liquid crystal layer (104) that provides a driving voltage below a critical voltage for helix unwinding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Evgenii P. POZHIDAEV, Alexei D. KISELEV, Abhishek K. SRIVASTAVA, Vladimir G. CHIGRINOV, Hoi Sing KWOK
  • Publication number: 20180017834
    Abstract: A variable transmittance electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining first and second surfaces. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is positioned between the second surface and the third surface. The electro-optic assembly includes a principle transflector having a transflector coating on at least one of first and second surfaces. Low reflectance coatings are disposed on secondary surfaces of the variable transmittance electro-optic assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: George A. Neuman, Mario F. Saenger Nayver, John S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180017835
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is provided. The electrochromic device includes a laminated body having a curved surface shape and an optical lens on a first surface of the laminated body. The laminated body includes a substrate, a first electrode layer on the substrate, an electrochromic layer in contact with the first electrode layer, a second electrode layer facing the first electrode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and in contact with electrochromic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Sukchan KIM, Tohru Yashiro, Yoshihisa Naijo, Kohji Takeuchi, Takaaki Konno, Shun Goto, Yasuhiro Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20180017836
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
  • Publication number: 20180017837
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
  • Publication number: 20180017838
    Abstract: To maximize the critical angle, ?c, and the reflectance, R, in total internal reflection reflective image displays, the difference in the refractive indices between the surface of the transparent front sheet and the liquid medium comprising of electrophoretically mobile particles must be maximized. High index optical glasses may be used to fabricate the front sheet but are costly and difficult to manufacture with fine structural features. Polymers may be used to fabricate the transparent front sheet as they are cheaper and simpler to process into desired structures but typically have low indices of refraction. Polymers comprising of dispersed high refractive index particles may be used to increase the refractive index of the transparent front sheet. The polymers may be formed from UV-curable liquid monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Gary E. THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20180017839
    Abstract: Provided is an optical modulator in which even in a case where an optical waveguide and a control electrode are highly integrated, a distortion due to stress acting on the optical waveguide from lead-out wiring of a signal electrode is mitigated and occurrence of a temperature drift or the like is suppressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Youichi HOSOKAWA, Norikazu MIYAZAKI, Kei KATOU
  • Publication number: 20180017840
    Abstract: A switchable reflective colour filter is provided for use in a display device. The switchable reflective colour filter includes a plurality of sub-pixel regions of at least two colour types, each including a layer of phase change material which is switchable between a first state and a second state, the first and second states being two solid but structurally distinct states having different optical properties. Each sub-pixel region further includes two electrode layers, a mirror layer, and a spacer layer or air gap. The phase change material layer in each sub-pixel region is positioned between the two electrode layers, and separated from the mirror layer by the spacer layer or air gap. The switchable reflective colour filter may be incorporated into a display device including a pixelated switchable absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin John BROUGHTON, Diego GALLARDO, Edward David HEYWOOD-LONSDALE, Hywel HOPKIN
  • Publication number: 20180017841
    Abstract: A second harmonic generator may include a combiner to combine a fundamental optical beam with a residual fundamental optical beam. The second harmonic generator may include a second harmonic crystal, coupled to the combiner, to generate a second harmonic optical beam from the fundamental optical beam and the residual fundamental optical beam. Upon generation of the second harmonic optical beam, the residual fundamental optical beam may exit the second harmonic crystal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Martin H. MUENDEL, James J. MOREHEAD
  • Publication number: 20180017842
    Abstract: A lens driving mechanism is provided for moving a lens unit along a light axis, including a frame, a base, a lens holder, and a driving assembly. The frame has plastic material and forms an opening. The base is in contact with and fixed to the frame, wherein a space is formed between the base and the frame. The lens holder is movably disposed in the space for holding the lens unit, wherein an external light enters the space through the opening to the lens unit. The driving assembly is disposed in the space and is connected to the lens holder and the frame, to impel the lens unit to move along the light axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Shang-Yu HSU, Shou-Jen LIU, Chia-Pin HSU
  • Publication number: 20180017843
    Abstract: In one example, a webcam shutter assembly includes a first sub-assembly and second sub-assembly formed independently of each other. The first sub-assembly includes a shutter for selectively covering a camera lens, and the second sub-assembly includes a manually operable actuator. The actuator is biased in a non-engaging arrangement with the shutter and is positioned to releasably engage the shutter for movement of the shutter in a lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Ming-Shan Tsai
  • Publication number: 20180017844
    Abstract: A lens driving module includes a reflecting element, a base, a frame, a holder, an optical lens, a first electromagnetic driving assembly, and a second electromagnetic driving assembly. The frame is connected to the base, and the holder holds the optical lens and movably connects to the base. The reflecting element reflects light from the outside along a light incident direction to an optical lens along a first direction, wherein the light incident direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first and second electromagnetic driving assemblies are configured to force the holder and the optical lens to move relative to the base, wherein the first and second electromagnetic driving assemblies are situated in different positions in the light incident direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Cheng-Kai YU, Chen-Hsien FAN, Chao-Chang HU, Shu-Shan CHEN, Chih-Wei WENG
  • Publication number: 20180017845
    Abstract: A camera module includes an optics assembly, an actuator module, and detection circuitry for preventing the optics assembly from colliding with a mechanical stop due to physical impacts and disturbances. The actuator module includes a magnet and a coil. The detection circuitry detects an induced current caused by movement of the coil with respect to the magnet. The direction of the detected induced current indicates movement of the optics assembly in a particular direction along an optical axis. The detection circuitry provides a current to the coil to cause the optics assembly to move toward a particular position or direction. In some cases, the provided current may cause the optics assembly to move in a direction opposite of the movement that caused the induced current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Lucas J. Koerner
  • Publication number: 20180017846
    Abstract: An illumination device includes a first housing, a second housing having a light source, capable of rotating with respect to the first housing, a driving unit configured to rotate the second housing about a first axis in a first direction and/or a second axis orthogonal to the first axis in a second direction, with respect to the first housing, and a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, information indicating an irradiation direction of light from the light source, wherein the display control unit changes information about the first direction included in the information indicating the irradiation direction displayed on the display unit, according to a rotation angle of the second housing in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Junji Takai
  • Publication number: 20180017847
    Abstract: A camera apparatus (10) includes a degraded region information storage unit (24) that stores degraded region information for each direction in which degraded region data and an imaging direction are associated with each other, a direction recognition unit (30) that recognizes the imaging direction, and an image correction unit (32) that acquires degraded region data which is associated with the imaging direction recognized by the direction recognition unit (30) on the basis of the degraded region information for each direction and performs an image quality improvement process for the image data on the basis of a peculiar degraded region indicated by the degraded region data. The peculiar degraded region is a region related to a degradation element which is caused by at least one of the dome cover or the optical system and is based on at least one of a spatial frequency or signal intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Masaya TAMARU, Yasunobu KISHINE, Hiroyuki OSHIMA
  • Publication number: 20180017848
    Abstract: An underwater case for containing a device, such as a camera, a tv camera and the like comprised also in mobile telephones, smartphones, tablets and the like, comprising control means, arranged on a portion of the underwater case, for activating the device when it is positioned internally of the underwater case, comprising an integrated connection module in wireless mode for activating the device by the control means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Fabio BENVENUTI