公开(公告)号：US06320177B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09801425

申请日：2001-03-07

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G09G100

CPC classification number: G07C9/00158 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04109 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06K9/00046

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a control signal which corresponds to movement of an object in contact with a first surface are described. The apparatus includes a platen having the first surface. The platen is characterized by a critical angle beyond which light incident upon the first surface is not transmitted. A source of electromagnetic radiation emits electromagnetic radiation through the platen thereby illuminating the object. A detector having a plurality of sectors receives a portion of the electromagnetic radiation diffused by the object and transmitted through the platen beyond the critical angle. The sectors of the detector accumulate charge in response to the incident electromagnetic radiation. Conversion circuitry then converts the charge accumulated in the detector to the control signal, which in a specific embodiment is for controlling the movement of a pointer on a display.

公开(公告)号：US5510623A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-23

申请号：US394149

申请日：1995-02-24

Applicant: Michel Sayag ,  Steven Onishi

Inventor： Michel Sayag ,  Steven Onishi

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/14 ,  G01T1/24 ,  G01T1/29 ,  H01L27/148 ,  H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/372 ,  G01T1/20

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  G01T1/247 ,  G01T1/2928 ,  A61B6/145 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: A solid state image sensor CCD array (10a) has a two block, full-frame, parallel-register structure. The two blocks of the array, each comprised of photosensitive radiation sensors or pixels (20), feed into a single centrally disposed serial read-out register (10b) so as to form one unified photosensitive domain. The read-out register is photosensitive except for two associated narrow clock buses (H1, H2) that are spaced apart so as to only block a minimum of input radiation in any one pixel (22) of the read-out register. Each stage of the read-out register can act as a pixel that is approximately square and that is approximately the same size as the pixels of the two full-frame blocks. In operation, the centrally disposed read-out register can be stationary for a significant first portion of a total frame time (integration period), and then in a latter part of the frame time it can be read out one or more times to provide exposure update information for all of the pixels of the array. Typical examples of applications include advanced histogram-based, or other types of, X-ray exposure optimization. The array avoids the use of an "amplifier corner" that is characteristic of most if not all area image sensors. As such, all four corners of the array can be shaped to suit a particular application. One application of particular interest is for intra-oral dental X-ray imager and system.

Abstract translation: 固态图像传感器CCD阵列（10a）具有两块全帧并行寄存器结构。 由光敏辐射传感器或像素（20）组成的阵列的两个块馈送到单个集中布置的串行读出寄存器（10b）中，以形成一个统一的光敏域。 读出寄存器除了两个相关联的窄时钟总线（H1，H2）之外是光敏的，这两个窄时钟总线间隔开，以便仅阻挡读出寄存器的任何一个像素（22）中的最小输入辐射。 读出寄存器的每个阶段可以作为近似平方的像素，并且与两个全帧块的像素大致相同的大小。 在操作中，集中布置的读出寄存器对于总帧时间（积分周期）的显着的第一部分可以是静止的，然后在帧时间的后半部分中，可以读出一次或多次以提供曝光 更新数组的所有像素的信息。 典型的应用实例包括先进的直方图或其他类型的X射线曝光优化。 该阵列避免了使用大多数（如果不是全部）区域图像传感器的特征的“放大器角”。 因此，阵列的所有四个角都可以成形为适合特定应用。 特别感兴趣的一个应用是口腔内X射线成像仪和系统。

公开(公告)号：US07929220B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12582586

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G02B9/08 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/07

CPC classification number: G02B5/23 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02B27/58 ,  G02F1/0126 ,  G02F2202/14 ,  G03B9/08

Abstract: An adjustable apodized lens aperture is described which is constructed using photochromic material. As the excitation energy increases, the aperture constricts so as reduce the amount of light through the aperture. As the excitation energy decreases, the aperture dilates so as increase the amount of light through the aperture.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用光致变色材料构造的可调整的变迹透镜孔。 随着激发能量的增加，孔径会缩小，以减少通过光圈的光量。 随着激发能量的减小，孔径扩张，以增加通过光圈的光量。

公开(公告)号：US20100039689A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12582586

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G02F1/17 ,  G02B1/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/23 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02B27/58 ,  G02F1/0126 ,  G02F2202/14 ,  G03B9/08

Abstract: An adjustable apodized lens aperture is described which is constructed using photochromic material. As the excitation energy increases, the aperture constricts so as reduce the amount of light through the aperture. As the excitation energy decreases, the aperture dilates so as increase the amount of light through the aperture.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用光致变色材料构造的可调整的变迹透镜孔。 随着激发能量的增加，孔径会缩小，以减少通过光圈的光量。 随着激发能量的减小，孔径扩张，以增加通过光圈的光量。

公开(公告)号：US20090173899A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12353169

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G03B42/08 ,  G01T1/161

CPC classification number: G01T1/2014 ,  G01T1/2016 ,  G11C13/04 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0311 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0079

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for retrieving information from a storage medium. A first portion of the surface of the storage medium is exposed to stimulating light which diffuses in the storage medium under a second portion of the surface adjacent the first portion. The second portion of the surface is shielded from exposure to the stimulating light. Stimulated light corresponding to the information is received with at least one detector positioned to receive the stimulated light via the second portion of the surface of the storage medium. The stimulated light is released from the storage medium in response to the stimulating light diffused under the second portion of the surface.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于从存储介质检索信息的方法和装置。 存储介质的表面的第一部分暴露于在与第一部分相邻的表面的第二部分下的存储介质中扩散的刺激光。 表面的第二部分被屏蔽以免受到刺激光的照射。 与至少一个检测器接收对应于信息的刺激光被定位成经由存储介质的表面的第二部分接收受激光。 响应于在表面的第二部分下方扩散的刺激光，受激光从存储介质释放。

公开(公告)号：US06800870B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US09887543

申请日：2001-06-21

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G03B4208

CPC classification number: G01T1/2014 ,  G01T1/2016 ,  G11C13/04 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0311 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0079

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for retrieving information from a storage medium. A first portion of the surface of the storage medium is exposed to stimulating light which diffuses in the storage medium under a second portion of the surface adjacent the first portion. The second portion of the surface is shielded from exposure to the stimulating light. Stimulated light corresponding to the information is received with at least one detector positioned to receive the stimulated light via the second portion of the surface of the storage medium. The stimulated light is released from the storage medium in response to the stimulating light diffused under the second portion of the surface.

公开(公告)号：US06255643B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09668554

申请日：2000-09-22

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G09G508

CPC classification number: G07C9/00158 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04109 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06K9/00046

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a control signal which corresponds to movement of an object in contact with a first surface are described. The apparatus includes a platen having the first surface. The platen is characterized by a critical angle beyond which light incident upon the first surface is not transmitted. A source of electromagnetic radiation emits electromagnetic radiation through the platen thereby illuminating the object. A detector having a plurality of sectors receives a portion of the electromagnetic radiation diffused by the object and transmitted through the platen beyond the critical angle. The sectors of the detector accumulate charge in response to the incident electromagnetic radiation. Conversion circuitry then converts the charge accumulated in the detector to the control signal, which in a specific embodiment is for controlling the movement of a pointer on a display.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于产生对应于与第一表面接触的物体的运动相对应的控制信号的方法和装置。 该装置包括具有第一表面的压板。 台板的特征在于临界角度，超过该临界角，入射到第一表面上的光不被传递。 电磁辐射源通过压板发射电磁辐射，从而照射物体。 具有多个扇区的检测器接收由物体扩散的电磁辐射的一部分并且通过压板传送超过临界角。 检测器的扇区响应于入射电磁辐射而积聚电荷。 然后，转换电路将在检测器中累积的电荷转换为控制信号，在一个具体实施例中控制信号用于控制指示器在显示器上的移动。

公开(公告)号：US06172667B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US09045059

申请日：1998-03-19

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421

Abstract: An input device comprising an overlay for a display screen comprising an optically conductive material is described. The overlay has a central region for transmitting first electromagnetic radiation corresponding to an object in contact with the overlay at a first location, and a light conduit along the edge of the central region for receiving and transmitting the first electromagnetic radiation. The light conduit is configured to inhibit transmission of the first electromagnetic radiation back into the central region of the overlay. At least one detector is coupled to the light conduit for receiving the first electromagnetic radiation and generating a signal indicative thereof. Location circuitry receives the signal and generates location data indicative of the first location.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括用于包括光导材料的显示屏的覆盖层的输入装置。 覆盖层具有用于在第一位置处传送对应于与覆盖物接触的物体的第一电磁辐射的中心区域和沿着中心区域边缘的光导管，用于接收和传输第一电磁辐射。 光导管被配置成禁止第一电磁辐射传回到覆盖层的中心区域。 至少一个检测器耦合到光导管，用于接收第一电磁辐射并产生指示其的信号。 位置电路接收信号并产生指示第一位置的位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US06747805B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10202454

申请日：2002-07-22

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G02B300

CPC classification number: G02B13/005 ,  G02B7/027 ,  G02B9/06 ,  G02B13/0055 ,  G02B13/24 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: Simple, inexpensive and durable multi-element lens systems are provided. These lens systems may be optically coupled to digital image-capturing devices, such as those used in digital cameras. Some lens systems of the present invention include a glass microsphere bonded to a planar surface of a glass hemisphere. In preferred lens systems, the thickness of the glass hemisphere is selected to form an image plane for transmitted light that is tangent to the surface of the microsphere. Accordingly, in digital cameras fabricated with such lens systems, the glass microsphere can be attached directly to a digital image-capturing device. These preferred lens systems require no focusing adjustment and are suitable for applications to requiring a wide field of view. In some embodiments, the glass microsphere is bonded to the glass hemisphere using a light-absorbing material in order to create an apodized pupil. Some such embodiments are fabricated with a light-absorbing material with an absorption coefficient that varies according to the wavelength of transmitted light.

Abstract translation: 提供简单，便宜和耐用的多元素透镜系统。 这些透镜系统可以光耦合到数字图像捕获装置，例如在数码照相机中使用的那些。 本发明的一些透镜系统包括结合到玻璃半球的平面的玻璃微球。 在优选的透镜系统中，选择玻璃半球的厚度以形成与微球表面相切的透射光的像平面。 因此，在用这种透镜系统制造的数码相机中，玻璃微球可以直接附着到数字图像捕获装置。 这些优选的透镜系统不需要聚焦调节，并且适用于需要宽视场的应用。 在一些实施方案中，使用光吸收材料将玻璃微球结合到玻璃半球，以便产生变迹瞳孔。 一些这样的实施例用具有根据透射光的波长而变化的吸收系数的光吸收材料制造。

公开(公告)号：US6166370A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US7276

申请日：1998-01-14

Applicant: Michel Sayag

Inventor： Michel Sayag

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G09G1/00 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G07C9/00158 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04109 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06K9/00046

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a control signal which corresponds to movement of an object in contact with a first surface are described. The apparatus includes a platen having the first surface. The platen is characterized by a critical angle beyond which light incident upon the first surface is not transmitted. A source of electromagnetic radiation emits electromagnetic radiation through the platen thereby illuminating the object. A detector having a plurality of sectors receives a portion of the electromagnetic radiation diffused by the object and transmitted through the platen beyond the critical angle. The sectors of the detector accumulate charge in response to the incident electromagnetic radiation. Conversion circuitry then converts the charge accumulated in the detector to the control signal, which in a specific embodiment is for controlling the movement of a pointer on a display.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于产生对应于与第一表面接触的物体的运动相对应的控制信号的方法和装置。 该装置包括具有第一表面的压板。 台板的特征在于临界角度，超过该临界角，入射到第一表面上的光不被传递。 电磁辐射源通过压板发射电磁辐射，从而照射物体。 具有多个扇区的检测器接收由物体扩散的电磁辐射的一部分并且通过压板传送超过临界角。 检测器的扇区响应于入射电磁辐射而积聚电荷。 然后，转换电路将在检测器中累积的电荷转换成控制信号，在一个具体实施例中控制信号用于控制指示器在显示器上的移动。