Micro-lenses and method for increasing area coverage and controlling shape of micro lenses
    11.
    发明申请
    Micro-lenses and method for increasing area coverage and controlling shape of micro lenses 有权
    微透镜和增加面镜覆盖度并控制微透镜形状的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050099696A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-12

    申请号:US11019233

    申请日:2004-12-23

    Inventor: Ulrich Boettiger

    CPC classification number: B29D11/00365 G02B3/0018

    Abstract: Micro-lenses for use in imagers and their method of manufacture from intermediate lens structures are described. Lithographic masks are used to remove unwanted portions from the intermediate lens structures and to remove cut-out portions from the intermediate lens structures to alter the radius of the resultant micro-lenses. Lithographic masks are also used to inhibit pull-back of the micro-lenses during a reflow step.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于成像器的微透镜及其从中间透镜结构制造的方法。 使用平版印刷掩模来从中间透镜结构去除不想要的部分,并从中间透镜结构去除切除部分以改变所得微透镜的半径。 平版印刷掩模也用于在回流步骤期间抑制微透镜的拉回。

    System for targeting cells or other materials
    12.
    发明授权
    System for targeting cells or other materials 有权
    用于靶向细胞或其他材料的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08538120B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US13114982

    申请日:2011-05-24

    Abstract: An image sensor integrated circuit may contain image sensor pixels. A channel containing a fluid with particles such as cells may be formed on top of the image sensor. Some of the image sensor pixels may form a calibration sensor and some of the image sensor pixels may form an imager. As the fluid and particles flow through the channel at a flow rate, the calibration sensor may measures the flow rate and illumination intensity in the channel. Based on calibration data such as measured flow rate and measured illumination intensity, adjustments may be made to ensure that the imager acquires satisfactory image data. The adjustments may include flow rate adjustments, image acquisition data rate adjustments, and illumination adjustments. A processing unit in the channel may contain a laser or other component to destroy selected cells. A flared region in the channel may be used as a chromatograph.

    Abstract translation: 图像传感器集成电路可以包含图像传感器像素。 可以在图像传感器的顶部上形成包含诸如细胞等颗粒的流体的通道。 一些图像传感器像素可以形成校准传感器,并且一些图像传感器像素可以形成成像器。 当流体和颗粒以流速流过通道时,校准传感器可以测量通道中的流量和照射强度。 基于诸如测量流量和测量的照射强度的校准数据,可以进行调整以确保成像器获得令人满意的图像数据。 调整可以包括流量调整,图像采集数据速率调整和照明调整。 通道中的处理单元可以包含用于摧毁所选择的单元的激光器或其他组件。 通道中的扩口区域可用作色谱仪。

    SPECTRALLY TUNED PLASMONIC LIGHT COLLECTORS

    公开(公告)号:US20120326256A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13365067

    申请日:2012-02-02

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 H01L27/14603

    Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided with imaging modules that include plasmonic light collectors. Plasmonic light collectors may be configured to exploit an interaction between incoming light and plasmons in the plasmonic light collector to alter the path of the incoming light. Plasmonic light collectors may include one or more spectrally tuned plasmonic image pixels configured to preferentially trap light of a given frequency. Spectrally tuned plasmonic image pixels may include plasmonic structures formed form a patterned metal layer over doped silicon layers. Doped silicon layers may be interposed between plasmonic structures and a reflective layer. Plasmonic image pixels may be used to absorb and detect as much as, or more than, ninety percent of incident light at wavelengths ranging from the infrared to the ultraviolet. Plasmonic image pixels that capture light of different colors may be arranged in patterned arrays to form imager modules or imaging spectrometers for optofluidic microscopes.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有包括等离子体激光收集器的成像模块。 等离子体光收集器可以被配置为利用等离子体光收集器中的入射光和等离子体激元之间的相互作用来改变入射光的路径。 等离子体光收集器可以包括被配置为优先捕获给定频率的光的一个或多个频谱调谐等离子体像图像。 光谱调谐等离子体激元图像像素可以包括由掺杂硅层上的图案化金属层形成的等离子体结构。 掺杂的硅层可以介于等离子体激元结构和反射层之间。 等离子体像图像可用于吸收和检测多达或多于百分之九十的入射光,其范围从红外至紫外。 捕获不同颜色的光的等离子体像图像可以以图案化阵列布置以形成用于光流体显微镜的成像器模块或成像光谱仪。

    Gradient index microlenses and method of formation
    14.
    发明授权
    Gradient index microlenses and method of formation 有权
    梯度指数微透镜和形成方法

    公开(公告)号:US07701636B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-20

    申请号:US12043838

    申请日:2008-03-06

    Abstract: A lens includes a gradient index of refraction and a curved shape. A method of making the lens includes forming a plurality of layers, forming a shaped resist on the plurality of layers, and etching the resist and the plurality of layers to transfer the shape of the resist into the plurality of layers.

    Abstract translation: 透镜包括梯度折射率和弯曲形状。 制造透镜的方法包括形成多个层,在多个层上形成成形抗蚀剂,并蚀刻抗蚀剂和多个层,以将抗蚀剂的形状转移到多个层中。

    Layered lens structures and methods of production in which radius of curvature of the upper lens can be varied
    15.
    发明授权
    Layered lens structures and methods of production in which radius of curvature of the upper lens can be varied 有权
    层状透镜结构和制造方法,其中可以改变上透镜的曲率半径

    公开(公告)号:US07365305B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-29

    申请号:US11641773

    申请日:2006-12-20

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14627 G02B3/0018 G02B3/0037 G02B3/0056

    Abstract: A microlens structure includes lower lens layers on a substrate. A sputtered layer of glass, such as silicon oxide, is applied over the lower lens layers at an angle away from normal to form upper lens layers that increase the effective focal length of the microlens structure. The upper lens layers can be deposited in an aspherical shape with radii of curvature longer than the lower lens layers. As a result, small microlenses can be provided with longer focal lengths. The microlenses are arranged in arrays for use in imaging devices.

    Abstract translation: 微透镜结构包括在基底上的较低透镜层。 将溅射的玻璃层(例如氧化硅)施加在下透镜层上以与法线成一定角度以形成增加微透镜结构的有效焦距的上透镜层。 上透镜层可以沉积成具有比下透镜层更长的曲率半径的非球面形状。 结果,可以提供更小焦距的小微透镜。 微透镜被布置成阵列以用于成像装置。

    MICRO-LENSES FOR IMAGERS
    16.
    发明申请
    MICRO-LENSES FOR IMAGERS 有权
    图像微镜

    公开(公告)号:US20070247719A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:US11476041

    申请日:2006-06-28

    Abstract: A micro-lens and a method for forming the micro-lens is provided. A micro-lens includes a substrate and lens material located within the substrate, the substrate having a recessed area serving as a mold for the lens material. The recessed can be shaped such that the lens material corrects for optical aberrations. The micro-lens can be part of a micro-lens array. The recessed area can serve as a mold for lens material for the micro-lens array and can be shaped such that the micro-lens array includes arcuate, non-spherical, or non-symmetrical micro-lenses.

    Abstract translation: 提供微透镜和形成微透镜的方法。 微透镜包括位于衬底内的衬底和透镜材料,衬底具有用作透镜材料的模具的凹陷区域。 凹陷部分可以成形为使得透镜材料校正光学像差。 微透镜可以是微透镜阵列的一部分。 凹陷区域可以用作用于微透镜阵列的透镜材料的模具,并且可以被成形为使得微透镜阵列包括弓形,非球形或非对称微透镜。

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