公开(公告)号：US09651421B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US12948632

申请日：2010-11-17

Applicant: Miroslav Svajda ,  Steve Gerber ,  Wayne T. Holcombe

Inventor： Miroslav Svajda ,  Steve Gerber ,  Wayne T. Holcombe

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01S3/78 ,  G01S3/783 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/491 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01V8/20 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S17/08

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  G01S3/7835 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4913 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: A device includes a substrate is substantially transparent and includes a contact surface and an interface surface. The interface surface includes a plurality of electrical contacts. The device further includes a semiconductor die, which includes a plurality of connections, a first photo detector and a second photo detector. Each of the plurality of connections includes a connection bump formed thereon to couple to the plurality of electrical contacts of the interface surface of the substrate. The plurality of connections positioned relative to the first and second photo detectors to alter a directional response of at least one photo detector of the plurality of photo detectors.

公开(公告)号：US20160084650A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14718353

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.

Inventor： EN-FENG HSU ,  CHIA-YU LIU

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01C3/08 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  G01S3/783

Abstract: An optical sensor includes at least two optical sensing pixels and at least two different grating elements. These grating elements are disposed above these optical sensing pixels correspondingly.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器包括至少两个光学感测像素和至少两个不同的光栅元件。 这些光栅元件相应地设置在这些光学感测像素的上方。

公开(公告)号：US09097792B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13174864

申请日：2011-07-01

Applicant: Michael A. Kelly ,  Kwame Osei-Wusu ,  Edward E. Hume, Jr. ,  Shadrian B. Strong

Inventor： Michael A. Kelly ,  Kwame Osei-Wusu ,  Edward E. Hume, Jr. ,  Shadrian B. Strong

IPC: G01W1/00 ,  G01S3/78

CPC classification number: G01S3/7803 ,  G01W1/00

Abstract: An atmospheric correction system (ACS) is proposed, which accounts for the errors resulting from the in-homogeneities in the operational atmosphere along the slant path by constructing atmospheric profiles from the data along the actual target to sensor slant-range path. The ACS generates a slant-range path based on the arbitrary geometry that models the sensor to target relationship. This path takes the atmosphere and obstructions between the two endpoints into account when determining the atmospheric profile. The ACS uses assimilation to incorporate weather data from multiple sources and constructs an atmospheric profile from the best available data. The ACS allows the user to take advantage of variable weather and information along the path that can lead to increased accuracy in the derived atmospheric compensation value.

Abstract translation: 提出了大气校正系统（ACS），其通过从沿着实际目标的数据到传感器倾斜路径构造大气剖面来解释沿着斜道的操作气氛中的均匀性所导致的误差。 ACS根据将传感器建模为目标关系的任意几何生成一个倾斜范围路径。 当确定大气剖面时，这条路径会考虑两个端点之间的气氛和障碍物。 ACS使用同化来整合来自多个源的天气数据，并从最佳可用数据构建大气剖面。 ACS允许用户利用沿着路径的可变天气和信息，这可以导致导出的大气补偿值的精度提高。

公开(公告)号：US20130169811A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13772994

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Chester L. Smitherman

Inventor： Chester L. Smitherman

IPC: G01S3/78 ,  H04N17/00

CPC classification number: G01S3/7803 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G01S19/41 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: An imaging sensor system, adaptably mountable to a vehicle having a view of a target area comprising: a rigid mount unit having at least two imaging sensors disposed within the mount unit, wherein a first imaging and a second imaging sensor each has a focal axis passing through an aperture in the mount unit, wherein the first imaging sensor generates a first image area comprising a first data array of pixels and the second imaging sensor generates a second image area comprising a second data array of pixels, wherein the first and second imaging sensors are offset to have a first image overlap area in the target area, wherein the first sensors image data bisects the second sensors image data in the first image overlap area.

Abstract translation: 一种可自适应地安装到具有目标区域的车辆的成像传感器系统，包括：刚性安装单元，其具有设置在所述安装单元内的至少两个成像传感器，其中第一成像和第二成像传感器各自具有通过的焦点轴 通过所述安装单元中的孔，其中所述第一成像传感器生成包括第一数据像素阵列的第一图像区域，并且所述第二成像传感器生成包括第二数据像素阵列的第二图像区域，其中所述第一和第二成像传感器 被偏移以具有目标区域中的第一图像重叠区域，其中第一传感器图像数据在第一图像重叠区域中平分第二传感器图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US08392143B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12947234

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: Michael K. Burkland ,  Casey T. Streuber ,  Kristofer E. Tvedt

Inventor： Michael K. Burkland ,  Casey T. Streuber ,  Kristofer E. Tvedt

IPC: G01C19/00

CPC classification number: F41G7/226 ,  F41G7/002 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  G01S3/7803

Abstract: A fixed-source array test station provides a cost-effective high-throughput test bed for testing optical sensors that require stimulus at fixed angular positions. A SAL seeker requires stimulus at fixed angular position across its FOV to calibrate its spatial transfer function (STF). An array of fixed collimated sources at different angular positions is aligned so that their beams overlap the entrance pupil of the sensor under test. Each source may comprise an inexpensive light emitting diode (LED) or vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and collimator. To simplify alignment the sources may be positioned on and perpendicular to the surface of a sphere with the seeker's entrance pupil located at the center of the sphere. The sources are activated in accordance with an activation profile in order to calibrate or otherwise test the sensor.

Abstract translation: 固定源阵列测试站提供了一种经济高效的高通量测试台，用于测试需要在固定角度位置进行激励的光学传感器。 SAL探测器需要在其FOV的固定角度位置进行激励以校准其空间传递函数（STF）。 在不同角度位置处的固定准直源的阵列被对准，使得它们的光束与被测传感器的入射光瞳重叠。 每个源可以包括廉价的发光二极管（LED）或垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL）和准直器。 为了简化对准，源可以定位在球体的表面上并且垂直于球体的表面，其中引导者的入射光瞳位于球体的中心。 根据激活曲线激活源，以校准或以其他方式测试传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20110249258A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US12982874

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Timothy T. Rueger ,  William Hong ,  David Andreas

Inventor： Timothy T. Rueger ,  William Hong ,  David Andreas

IPC: G01J1/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  G01S3/7835 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4913 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a sensor integrated circuit (IC). The at least one integrated photodetector that is adapted to sense light, and an integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is coupled to the at least one integrated photodetector, and is adapted to convert an output signal of one or more of the at least one integrated photodetector to one or more digital signals. The sensor integrated circuit (IC) further includes an integrated controller that is adapted to facilitate operation of the sensor integrated circuit (IC).

公开(公告)号：US20110248875A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US12956775

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Wayne T. Holcombe

Inventor： Wayne T. Holcombe

IPC: H03M3/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  G01S3/7835 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4913 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to analog-to-digital converters in integrated circuits. In one embodiment, a second-order delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is disclosed. The ADC includes a second-order integrator adapted to second-order integrate a value at a first node, where the first node is coupled to an input of the ADC. The ADC also includes a comparator coupled to an output of the second-order integrator. The ADC further includes a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) coupled between an output of the comparator and the first node. The DAC is adapted to receive a digital output of the comparator and to generate a first charge or a second charge. The DAC includes a first charge pump adapted to produce the first charge and a second charge pump adapted to produce the second charge. The first and second charges are asymmetric.

Abstract translation: 公开了与集成电路中的模数转换器有关的技术。 在一个实施例中，公开了二阶Δ-Σ模数转换器（ADC）。 ADC包括二阶积分器，其适于在第一节点二阶积分值，其中第一节点耦合到ADC的输入。 ADC还包括耦合到二阶积分器的输出的比较器。 ADC还包括耦合在比较器的输出和第一节点之间的数模转换器（DAC）。 DAC适于接收比较器的数字输出并产生第一充电或第二充电。 DAC包括适于产生第一电荷的第一电荷泵和适于产生第二电荷的第二电荷泵。 第一和第二个费用是不对称的。

公开(公告)号：US20110248152A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US12975328

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Miroslav Svajda ,  Wayne T. Holcombe

Inventor： Miroslav Svajda ,  Wayne T. Holcombe

IPC: H01J40/14 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  G01S3/7835 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4913 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing having a front surface, a rear surface, and at least one sidewall therebetween and a plurality of optical windows formed in the housing to allow light to pass through from multiple directions. The apparatus further includes a plurality of photo detectors to generate electrical signals based on received light, where each of the plurality of photo detectors is disposed within a respective one of the plurality of optical windows. The apparatus also includes a control circuit coupled to the plurality of photo detectors to receive the electrical signals, determine light variations from the electrical signals, and determine a change in position of an object based on variation ratios of the light variations received by at least one pair of photo detectors within the plurality of photo detectors in response to determining the light variations.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有前表面，后表面和其中的至少一个侧壁的壳体和形成在壳体中的多个光学窗口，以允许光从多个方向通过。 该装置还包括多个光电检测器，用于基于接收到的光产生电信号，其中多个光电检测器中的每一个设置在多个光学窗口中的相应一个光学窗口内。 该装置还包括耦合到多个光电检测器的控制电路，用于接收电信号，确定来自电信号的光变化，并且基于由至少一个所接收到的光变化的变化比来确定物体的位置变化 响应于确定光变化，多个光电检测器内的一对光电检测器。

公开(公告)号：US07881495B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US12259659

申请日：2008-10-28

Applicant: Darin S. Williams ,  Edward N. Kitchen

Inventor： Darin S. Williams ,  Edward N. Kitchen

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/3656 ,  F41G7/007 ,  F41G7/2226 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: The present invention provides for simple and streamlined boresight correlation of FLIR-to-missile video. Boresight correlation is performed with un-NUCed missile video, which allows boresight correlation and NUC to be performed simultaneously thereby reducing the time required to acquire a target and fire the missile. The current approach uses the motion of the missile seeker for NUCing to produce spatial gradient filtering in the missile image by differencing images as the seeker moves. This compensates DC non-uniformities in the image. A FLIR image is processed with a matching displace and subtract spatial filter constructed based on the tracked scene motion. The FLIR image is resampled to match the missile image resolution, and the two images are preprocessed and correlated using conventional methods. Improved NUC is provided by cross-referencing multiple measurements of each area of the scene as viewed by different pixels in the imager. This approach is based on the simple yet novel premise that every pixel in the array that looks at the same thing should see the same thing. As a result, the NUC terms adapt to non-uniformities in the imager and not the scene.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了FLIR与导弹视频的简单和流线型视轴相关性。 使用非NUCed导弹视频执行视轴相关，这允许同轴执行视轴相关和NUC，从而减少获取目标并触发导弹所需的时间。 目前的做法是使用导弹探测器进行NUCing的动作，在引导者移动时通过差分图像来对导弹图像产生空间梯度滤波。 这补偿了图像中的直流非均匀性。 使用匹配的位移和减去基于跟踪的场景运动构造的空间滤波器来处理FLIR图像。 将FLIR图像重新采样以匹配导弹图像分辨率，并且使用常规方法对两个图像进行预处理和相关。 通过对成像器中的不同像素观看的场景的每个区域的多个测量进行交叉参考来提供改进的NUC。 这种方法是基于简单而又新颖的前提，数组中的每个像素看起来都是同一个东西。 因此，NUC术语适应成像仪中的不均匀性，而不是现场。

公开(公告)号：US20100302378A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12789358

申请日：2010-05-27

Applicant: Richard Lee Marks ,  Eric Larsen

Inventor： Richard Lee Marks ,  Eric Larsen

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G06F3/0304 ,  G01S3/7803 ,  G01S3/784 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: To calibrate a tracking system, a computing device receives positional data of a tracked object from an optical sensor as the object is pointed approximately toward the optical sensor. The computing device computes a first angle of the object with respect to an optical axis of the optical sensor using the received positional data. The computing device receives inertial data corresponding to the object, wherein a second angle of the object with respect to a plane normal to gravity can be computed from the inertial data. The computing device determines a pitch of the optical sensor using the first angle and the second angle.

Abstract translation: 为了校准跟踪系统，当对象近似朝向光学传感器时，计算设备从光学传感器接收跟踪对象的位置数据。 计算装置使用接收的位置数据来计算物体相对于光学传感器的光轴的第一角度。 计算装置接收对象的惯性数据，其中可以根据惯性数据计算物体相对于重力垂直的平面的第二角度。 计算装置使用第一角度和第二角度来确定光学传感器的间距。