公开(公告)号：US20060152106A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US10700279

申请日：2003-11-03

Applicant: Jun Yan ,  Vincenzo Casasanta ,  Selso Luanava ,  Hakan Urey ,  Frank DeWitt ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Jun Yan ,  Vincenzo Casasanta ,  Selso Luanava ,  Hakan Urey ,  Frank DeWitt ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  H02N1/00

CPC classification number: H02N1/008 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: A MEMS scanning device includes more than one type of actuation. In one approach capacitive and magnetic drives combine to move a portion of the device along a common path. In one such structure, the capacitive drive comes from interleaved combs. In another approach, a comb drive combines with a pair of planar electrodes to produce rotation of a central body relative to a substrate. In an optical scanning application, the central body is a mirror. In a biaxial structure, a gimbal ring carries the central body. The gimbal ring may be driven by more than one type of actuation to produce motion about an axis orthogonal to that of the central body. In another aspect, a MEMS scanning device is constructed with a reduced footprint.

Abstract translation: MEMS扫描装置包括不止一种类型的致动。 在一种方式中，电容和磁驱动器组合以沿着公共路径移动设备的一部分。 在一种这样的结构中，电容驱动来自交织梳。 在另一种方法中，梳状驱动器与一对平面电极组合以产生相对于衬底的中心体的旋转。 在光学扫描应用中，中心体是镜子。 在双轴结构中，万向环带有中心体。 万向节环可以由多于一种类型的致动来驱动，以产生围绕与中心体正交的轴线的运动。 在另一方面，MEMS扫描装置被构造成具有减小的占地面积。

公开(公告)号：US20050197093A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10795199

申请日：2004-03-05

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  Gregory Gibson ,  Edward Millet ,  Scott Ellerthorpe

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  Gregory Gibson ,  Edward Millet ,  Scott Ellerthorpe

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  H04B1/16 ,  H04L1/16 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04L1/1685

Abstract: A portable end device, such as a bar code scanner, may be equipped with auxiliary interfaces. The auxiliary interfaces may be easily added to the end device as a replaceable cover, such as a replaceable battery door. A signal path conducts signals to and from the replaceable cover. One auxiliary interface is a Bluetooth radio. Data integrity protocols may be selected to guarantee delivery and guarantee no duplicate deliveries. Host pairing algorithms may provide standard or strong pairing with a host computer. Ergonomic interface features allow a user to control and monitor the operation of the end device and the data link with minimal hardware cost and battery life impact. Host software programs provide data routing, automatic reestablishment of the data link, and other functions. The system is adaptable to a wide array of use environments through the selection of timer parameters in the end device.

Abstract translation: 诸如条形码扫描器的便携式终端设备可以配备辅助接口。 辅助接口可以容易地添加到终端设备中作为可替换的盖，例如可更换的电池门。 信号路径向可替换盖传导信号。 一个辅助接口是蓝牙无线电。 可以选择数据完整性协议来保证交付并保证没有重复的交付。 主机配对算法可以提供与主机的标准或强配对。 人机工程学界面功能允许用户以最小的硬件成本和电池寿命影响来控制和监视终端设备和数据链路的操作。 主机软件程序提供数据路由，自动重建数据链路等功能。 该系统通过选择终端设备中的定时器参数，适应各种使用环境。

公开(公告)号：US20050030305A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10933003

申请日：2004-09-02

Applicant: Margaret Brown ,  Voytek Andron ,  David Skurnik ,  Eric Altendorf ,  Martin Kykta ,  Mark Holton ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Margaret Brown ,  Voytek Andron ,  David Skurnik ,  Eric Altendorf ,  Martin Kykta ,  Mark Holton ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G09G3/02 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/0858 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G09G3/002 ,  G09G3/02 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/0276 ,  G09G2320/0285 ,  G09G2320/043 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/0673

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a measurement of a property of a light source, scanning light from the light source onto a surface, such that the light interacts with the surface, detecting light from the surface to create a picture element, and correcting the picture element with the measurement of the property. An apparatus includes a scanned beam display, the scanned beam display is configured to receive a signal and to scan the signal for viewing by a user. The signal is to contain picture element information. The picture element information includes information for a plurality of colors, wherein information for at least one color is corrected to substantially remove a perturbation to the picture element information, such that an image containing the picture element information will be substantially unchanged by the perturbation.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括获得光源的特性的测量，将来自光源的光扫描到表面上，使得光与表面相互作用，检测来自表面的光以产生图像元素，并且用 财产的测量。 一种装置包括扫描光束显示器，扫描光束显示器被配置为接收信号并扫描信号以供用户观看。 信号是包含图像元素信息。 图像元素信息包括用于多种颜色的信息，其中针对至少一种颜色的信息被校正以基本上消除对图像元素信息的干扰，使得包含图像元素信息的图像将通过扰动基本上不变。

公开(公告)号：US20070238930A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11679115

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  John Lewis ,  Selso Luanava

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  John Lewis ,  Selso Luanava

IPC: A61B1/07

CPC classification number: A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/00167 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/00188 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for scanned beam endoscopes, endoscope tips, and scanned beam imagers are disclosed. In one aspect, a scanned beam endoscope includes at least one light detection element that collects light reflected from a FOV through one or more openings in the scanner of the endoscope. In another aspect, the illumination optical fiber may be positioned so that its output end is laterally positioned in relation to the scanner. In yet another aspect, the scanner is oriented to provide a non-axial FOV.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于扫描束内窥镜，内窥镜尖端和扫描光束成像器的装置和方法。 一方面，扫描光束内窥镜包括至少一个光检测元件，其通过内窥镜的扫描器中的一个或多个开口收集从FOV反射的光。 在另一方面，照明光纤可以被定位成使得其输出端相对于扫描仪横向定位。 在另一方面，扫描器被定向成提供非轴向FOV。

公开(公告)号：US20070203394A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11364628

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: A61B1/00188

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for selecting and displaying an image with the best focus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a field of view (FOV) using an image capture device, selecting one of the images having the best focus, and displaying the selected image on the image capture device. In another aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a FOV, dividing each of the images into a plurality of regions, and comparing corresponding regions from each of the images. The regions having the best focus are selected. A composite image is constructed formed from the regions with the best focus and the composite image is displayed. Image capture devices configured to effect the above methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于选择和显示具有最佳焦点的图像的方法和装置。 一方面，显示拍摄图像的方法包括使用图像拍摄装置拍摄视场（FOV）的多个图像，选择具有最佳焦点的图像之一，并且在图像拍摄上显示所选择的图像 设备。 在另一方面，一种显示拍摄图像的方法包括拍摄FOV的多个图像，将每个图像分割成多个区域，以及对来自每个图像的相应区域进行比较。 选择具有最佳焦点的区域。 从具有最佳聚焦的区域构成合成图像，并显示合成图像。 还公开了配置成实现上述方法的图像捕获装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070158430A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11724621

申请日：2007-03-14

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  Cathy Aragon ,  Josh Kornfeld ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  James Russell

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  Cathy Aragon ,  Josh Kornfeld ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  James Russell

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643

Abstract: A scanner such as a bar-code scanner includes a scan-beam generator, a beam reflector having a first magnet, and a beam-sweep mechanism having a second magnet. The beam-sweep mechanism causes the reflector to sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol by exerting a force on the first magnet with the second magnet. In one example, attraction between the magnets holds the reflector steady in a non-sweep position. Conversely, in a sweep position, repulsion between the magnets causes the reflector to oscillate and sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol. Because it does not include a motor for rotating a beam-sweep mirror, the scanner is often smaller and uses less electrical energy than motorized bar-code scanners.

公开(公告)号：US20050116038A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10989132

申请日：2004-11-15

Applicant: John Lewis ,  Mark Holton ,  Martin Kykta ,  Frank Metting ,  Christopher Wiklof ,  Christian Reyerson ,  Jianhua Xu

Inventor： John Lewis ,  Mark Holton ,  Martin Kykta ,  Frank Metting ,  Christopher Wiklof ,  Christian Reyerson ,  Jianhua Xu

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/0858

Abstract: A scanned beam image capture apparatus is adaptable to use in medical imaging applications.

Abstract translation: 扫描光束图像捕获装置适用于医学成像应用。

公开(公告)号：US20070273794A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11786423

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Randall Sprague ,  Joshua Miller ,  Margaret Brown ,  Mark Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Randall Sprague ,  Joshua Miller ,  Margaret Brown ,  Mark Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: H04N9/31 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G03B21/28 ,  H04N5/64

CPC classification number: G09G3/025 ,  G02B27/104 ,  G02B27/1066 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G09G3/346 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3129

Abstract: An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.

Abstract translation: 集成光子模块包括至少一个光源和MEMS扫描仪，该扫描器被配置成安装到主机系统的光学框架耦合并保持对准。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块可以包括耦合到光学框架的多个光源和光束组合器。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块包括选择性折叠镜，其被配置为沿正常方向将至少一部分发射光引向MEMS扫描器，并将扫描光通过到视场。 选择性折叠镜可以使用光束偏振来选择光束通过和反射。 集成光子模块可以包括诸如四分之一波片的波束旋转器，以将发射的光的偏振转换成适于通过折叠镜的不同偏振。 集成光子模块可以包括一个或多个光检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20070195294A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11592757

申请日：2006-11-02

Applicant: Stephen Willey ,  Randall Sprague ,  Thomas Montague ,  Christopher Wiklof ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Mark Freeman ,  Bruce Rothaar ,  V. G. Veeraraghavan ,  John Lewis

Inventor： Stephen Willey ,  Randall Sprague ,  Thomas Montague ,  Christopher Wiklof ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Mark Freeman ,  Bruce Rothaar ,  V. G. Veeraraghavan ,  John Lewis

IPC: G03B21/26 ,  G03B21/22 ,  G03B21/14

CPC classification number: G03B21/28 ,  G03B21/145 ,  G03B21/26 ,  G03B21/30 ,  H04N9/3141

Abstract: A portable video projector includes facility to direct a projected image field along an axis in an alignment corresponding to the state of an optical element.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式视频投影仪包括用于沿对准与光学元件的状态对齐的对准轴的投影图像场的引导。

公开(公告)号：US20060119919A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11003179

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Mathew Watson ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Mathew Watson ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B5/005 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: An aperture plate includes an opening and a surface adjacent to the opening. The opening passes electromagnetic energy such as light to a reflector that is aligned with the opening and that directs the electromagnetic energy to a location. The surface reflects incident electromagnetic energy away from the location in a direction that is outside of the range of directions. Such an aperture plate insures that electromagnetic energy, e.g., light, strikes only the desired portions of the reflector, and that peripheral light that is outside of the aperture opening is reflected away from the location, e.g., display screen, toward which the reflector directs the electromagnetic energy. Furthermore, because such an aperture plate is mounted near the reflector, the alignment tolerances are typically less stringent than for an aperture plate mounted near the energy source.

Abstract translation: 孔板包括开口和与开口相邻的表面。 开口将诸如光的电磁能量传递到与开口对准的反射器，并将电磁能量引导到位置。 该表面反射入射电磁能远离位于方向范围之外的位置。 这样的孔板确保电磁能量（例如光）仅仅触发反射器的期望部分，并且位于孔径开口外部的周边光被反射离开反射器指向的位置，例如显示屏 电磁能量。 此外，由于这种孔板安装在反射器附近，所以对准公差通常不如安装在能量源附近的孔板更不严格。