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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Infrared sensor, electronic device, and manufacturing method of infrared sensor

Номер: US20120049067A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

The present invention aims to reduce a size and improve quality of an infrared sensor. An infrared sensor ( 203 ) according to the present invention includes a substrate ( 202 ) and an infrared detection element ( 201 ). A principal surface of the substrate ( 202 ) includes a convex shape. The infrared detection element ( 201 ) is formed over the principal surface including the convex shape of the substrate ( 202 ). Further, as for the infrared detection element ( 201 ), an entire light-receiving surface includes a planar shape. Then, it can be the small-sized infrared sensor ( 203 ) with improved quality.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Detection device, sensor device, and electronic apparatus

Номер: US20120161002A1
Автор: Kei Yoshizaki
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A detection device includes a plurality of pyroelectric elements, detection circuit and a poling circuit. The pyroelectric elements include a first pyroelectric element through an n-th pyroelectric element serially provided between a detection node and a first power supply node with n being an integer equal to or greater than 2. The detection circuit is connected to the detection node. The poling circuit is configured to perform a poling process, in which a direction of polarization of at least one of the first pyroelectric element through the nth pyroelectric element is set independently of a direction of polarization of another one of the first pyroelectric element through the n-th pyroelectric element.

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23-08-2012 дата публикации

Pyroelectric detector, pyroelectric detection device, and electronic instrument

Номер: US20120211857A1
Автор: Takafumi Noda
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A pyroelectric detector includes a substrate, a support member and a pyroelectric detection element, which includes a capacitor, first and second reducing gas barrier layers, an insulating layer, a plug and a second electrode wiring layer. The first reducing gas barrier layer covers at least a second electrode and a pyroelectric body of the capacitor, and has a first opening that overlaps the second electrode in plan view. The insulating layer covers at least the first reducing gas barrier layer, and has a second opening that overlaps the first opening in plan view. The plug is disposed in the first and second openings and connected to the second electrode. The second electrode wiring layer is formed on the insulating layer and connected to the plug. The second reducing gas barrier layer is formed on the insulating layer and the second electrode wiring layer and covers at least the plug.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Digital occupancy sensor light control

Номер: US20120248312A1
Принадлежит: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO INC

A method of sensing motion in a predetermined area is provided. The method may include using a digital output motion sensor to produce a digital output signal indicative of the presence of motion in the predetermined area. The method may further include transmitting the digital output signal along a signal path independent of analog amplification and filtering. The method may also include using a microprocessor coupled to the signal path to receive the digital output signal and to process the digital output signal.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Detecting and Quantifying Analytes in Solution

Номер: US20130075614A1
Автор: Frank Thomas Hartley
Принадлежит: ROC8SCI Co

A method for identifying and quantifying one or more analytes included in a sample comprising a background solvent is disclosed. The present invention locates a sample fluid at a sample region by virtue of a sample holder that comprises work-hardened silver halide. The sample fluid at the sample region is then spectrally characterized via a mid-infrared spectrometer.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20130082179A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

The object detection device includes: a pyroelectric element configured to output a current signal in response to a change in an amount of infrared light; an I/V conversion circuit including an operational amplifier, a capacitive element serving as a feedback circuit, and a discharging circuit, and configured to convert the current signal to a voltage signal; an A/D conversion circuit configured to convert the voltage signal to a first digital signal; a digital filter configured to extract a detection component having a frequency included in a frequency band associated with an object from a waveform represented by the first digital signal by subjecting the first digital signal to an arithmetic processing, and create a second digital signal representing a waveform of the detection component; a judgment circuit configured to detect the target based on the second digital signal; and a control unit configured to control the discharging circuit based on a period corresponding to a predetermined frequency not greater than a lower limit of the frequency band to discharge electric charges stored in the capacitive element. 1. An object detection device for detecting an object in a target space , said object detection device comprising:a pyroelectric element configured to output a current signal in response to a change in an amount of infrared light received from the target space;an I/V conversion circuit including an operational amplifier connected to said pyroelectric element, a capacitive element connected to said operational amplifier to serve as a feedback circuit, and a discharging circuit for discharging said capacitive element, said I/V conversion circuit being configured to convert the current signal to a voltage signal and output the voltage signal;an A/D conversion circuit configured to convert the voltage signal to a first digital signal and output the first digital signal;a digital filter configured to extract a detection component having a frequency included in ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Infrared ray detection element and infrared ray detection device having the same

Номер: US20130099121A1
Принадлежит: Pioneer Corp

An infrared ray detection element has a plurality of pyroelectric layers that are laminated in a same direction as an incident direction of infrared rays, one or more intermediate electrode layers laminated between the plurality of pyroelectric layers; a front side electrode layer that is laminated on a front side of the pyroelectric layer positioned at a top side; and a back side electrode layer that is laminated on a back side of the pyroelectric layer positioned at a bottom side. The two pyroelectric layers adjacent in a front and back direction are performed with a polarization process such that polarization directions thereof are set to reverse directions to each other.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Lighting device, lighting control device and lighting system

Номер: US20130099678A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A lighting device includes a pyroelectric sensor, a shutter and a lighting control unit. The lighting control unit is configured, when the lighting load is turned off, to turn the lighting load on if the pyroelectric sensor detects a change in infrared radiation. The lighting control unit is also configured, when the lighting load is turned on, to turn the lighting load off if a repetition count or time of a lighting retention time reaches a specified count or time, respectively, with no change in infrared radiation detected through the pyroelectric sensor within each lighting retention time per the passage of lighting retention time.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

MOTION DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODOLOGIES

Номер: US20130119253A1
Принадлежит: VISONIC LTD.

A motion detector system including first and second pairs of pyro-electric elements, electrical interconnections between the pyro-electric elements in the first pair providing a first signal output and local temperature compensation for the elements in the first pair, electrical interconnections between the elements in the second pair providing a second signal output and local temperature compensation for the pyro-electric elements in the second pair, wherein the compensation for the first pair is independent of the compensation for the second pair, a housing enclosing the two pairs of pyro-electric elements and defining a window, only one of the pyro-electric elements in each pair viewing a motion detection field of view through the window, and a signal processor receiving the first and second signal outputs and providing an output indication of crossing the field of view by an object having a temperature different from the ambient in the field of view. 1. A motion detector system comprising:at least first and second pairs of pyro-electric elements;electrical interconnections between the pyro-electric elements in said first pair of pyro-electric elements, providing a first signal output and local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said first pair;electrical interconnections between the pyro-electric elements in said second pair of pyro-electric elements, providing a second signal output and local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said second pair, wherein the local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said first pair is independent of the local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said second pair;a housing enclosing said at least first and second pairs of pyro-electric elements and defining a window, only one of said pyro-electric elements in said first pair and only one of said pyro-electric elements in said second pair viewing a motion detection field of ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

PIN-COMPATIBLE INFRARED LIGHT DETECTOR HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL STABILITY

Номер: US20130126734A1
Принадлежит: PYREOS LTD.

An infrared light detector including at least one sensor chip that has a layer element that is produced from a pyroelectrically sensitive material and further has a base electrode and a head electrode, to which the layer element is connected for tapping electric signals generated in the layer element by irradiation of the at least one sensor chip with light. The detector further includes a transimpedance amplifier for amplifying the signals with an operational amplifier, which is asymmetrically operated by a supply voltage source having a positive supply voltage and to the inverting input of which the base electrode is connected. At the voltage supply source, a voltage divider connected to ground is provided with a partial node, to which a partial voltage that is smaller than the supply voltage is applied and which is electrically coupled to the non-inverting input and to the head electrode. 1. An infrared light detector comprising:{'b': 3', '4', '5', '8', '6', '9', '7', '10, 'at least one sensor chip (, ) that includes a layer element (, ) made of a pyroelectrically sensitive material, a base electrode (, ) and a head electrode (, ),'}{'b': 5', '8', '6', '9', '7', '10', '5', '8', '2', '6', '9', '7', '10, 'wherein the layer element (, ) is connected to the base electrode (, ) and the head electrode (, ) to tap an electrical signal generated in the layer element (, ) as a result of light () radiation applied to the base electrode (, ) and the head electrode (, ), and'}{'b': 11', '12', '19', '25', '13, 'a transimpedance amplifier (, ) for amplifying the signal, with an operational amplifier (, ) which is operated asymmetrically by a supply voltage source () having a positive supply voltage,'}{'b': 6', '9', '21', '27', '19', '25', '15', '14', '13', '18', '18', '20', '26', '7', '10, 'wherein the base electrode (, ) is connected to the inverting input (, ) of the operational amplifier (, ), and a voltage divider () connected to ground () at the supply voltage source () ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

RADIATION SENSOR

Номер: US20130126735A1
Принадлежит: EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO., KG

A radiation sensor () comprises one or more radiation sensing elements () providing an electric signal in dependence of incident radiation, a housing () confining the sensing element and permitting incidence of radiation from outside onto the sensing element, plural terminals () for supplying electrical power to the sensor and at least for outputting a sensor output signal, and circuitry () receiving the electric signal of the sensing element and providing the output signal in accordance with the electric signal of the sensing element. The circuitry comprises a switching signal circuitry for generating an on/off output signal for a switchable component external to the sensor and/or a digital output signal circuitry for providing a multiple bit serial output signal, and the sensor has one output terminal () for outputting the on/off output signal or the multiple bit serial output signal. 110. A radiation sensor () comprising{'b': '1', 'one or more radiation sensing elements () providing an electric signal in dependence of incident radiation,'}{'b': 4', '6, 'a housing (-) confining the sensing element and permitting incidence of radiation from outside onto the sensing element,'}{'b': '7', 'plural terminals () for supplying electrical power to the sensor and for outputting a sensor output signal, and'}{'b': '2', 'circuitry () receiving the electric signal of the sensing element and providing the output signal in accordance with the electric signal of the sensing element,'}characterized in thatthe circuitry comprises a switching signal circuitry for generating an on/off output signal for a switchable component external to the sensor and/or a digital output signal circuitry for providing a multiple bit serial output signal, and{'b': '7', 'i': 'a', 'the sensor has one output terminal () for outputting the on/off output signal or the multiple bit serial output signal.'}27d. The sensor of comprising one or more input terminals () for receiving one or more of an enable ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SENSOR APPARATUS AND SENSOR APPARATUS

Номер: US20130140461A1
Автор: Yamada Kenji
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A method for manufacturing a sensor apparatus including forming a first conductive section in the first region, forming a pyroelectric body above the first conductive section, forming a second conductive body above the pyroelectric body, forming a first insulating film both above the second conductive body and in the second region, forming a first opening section with the second conductive section as the bottom surface in the first region by removing a portion of the first insulating film and for forming a second opening section in the second region, filling a third conductive section into both the first opening section and the second opening section, forming a second insulating film which covers the pyroelectric body in the first region and covers the third conductive section in the second region, and forming a third opening section with the third conductive section as the bottom surface by removing a portion of the second insulating film. 1. A method for manufacturing a sensor apparatus , which has a pyroelectric sensor in a first region above a substrate and has a bonding pad in a second region which is different to the first region above the substrate , the method comprising:forming a first conductive section in the first region;forming a pyroelectric body above the first conductive section;forming a second conductive body above the pyroelectric body;forming a first insulating film both above the second conductive body and in the second region;forming a first opening section with the second conductive section as the bottom surface in the first region by removing a portion of the first insulating film and for forming a second opening section in the second region;filling a third conductive section into both the first opening section and the second opening section;forming a second insulating film which covers the pyroelectric body in the first region and covers the third conductive section in the second region; andforming a third opening section with the third ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC SENSOR ARRAY AND PYROELECTRIC INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20130221220A1
Автор: Fujiwara Shigemi
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

A pyroelectric sensor array is attachable on a circuit board. The pyroelectric sensor array comprises a pyroelectric board and a plurality of pyroelectric elements formed on the pyroelectric board. The pyroelectric board has a connection surface configured to be placed on the circuit board. The pyroelectric elements contains a peripheral pyroelectric element arranged at a peripheral portion of the pyroelectric board in a predetermined arranging direction and a central pyroelectric element arranged at a central portion of the pyroelectric board. Each of the pyroelectric elements has two adjacent connection electrodes formed on the connection surface. An electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the peripheral pyroelectric element is larger than an electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the central pyroelectric element. 1. A pyroelectric sensor array attachable on a circuit board , the pyroelectric sensor array comprising:a pyroelectric board having a connection surface configured to be placed on the circuit board; anda plurality of pyroelectric elements formed on the pyroelectric board, the pyroelectric elements containing a peripheral pyroelectric element arranged at a peripheral portion of the pyroelectric board in a predetermined arranging direction and a central pyroelectric element arranged at a central portion of the pyroelectric board, each of the pyroelectric elements having two adjacent connection electrodes formed on the connection surface, an electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the peripheral pyroelectric element being larger than an electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the central pyroelectric element.2. The pyroelectric sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein a length of a part which generates the electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the peripheral pyroelectric element is longer than a length of a part which generates the ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC INFRARED DETECTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR REPLACING PYROELECTRIC ELEMENT IN PYROELECTRIC INFRARED DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130234026A1
Автор: Fujiwara Shigemi
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

While conductive adhesives are provided between element electrodes of a pyroelectric element and board electrodes of an installation board the conductive adhesives are hardened to connect between the element electrodes of the pyroelectric element and the board electrodes of the installation board The conductive adhesives include epoxy resin and, after hardened, have 4 B to 7 H, both inclusive, of pencil hardness as their hardness on JIS K 5600-5-4 (ISO 15184) standard basis. If the pyroelectric element is broken down, the hardened conductive adhesives are impacted or are cut by using a cutter to take off the pyroelectric element from the installation board 1. A pyroelectric type infrared detection device comprising:a pyroelectric element; andan installation board, the pyroelectric element comprises a pyroelectric board formed of a plate-like pyroelectric member and element electrodes;', 'the pyroelectric board has an upper surface and a lower surface;', 'the upper surface of the pyroelectric board is a reception surface for receiving an infrared light;', 'the lower surface of the pyroelectric board is formed with the element electrodes;', 'the installation board has another upper surface which is provided with board electrodes;', 'the element electrodes and the board electrodes are connected by hardened conductive adhesives;', 'the conductive adhesives include epoxy resin; and', 'the hardened conductive adhesives have 4 B to 7 H, both inclusive, of pencil hardness as their hardness on JIS k 5600-5-4 (ISO 15184) standard basis., 'wherein2. The pyroelectric type infrared detection device as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the installation board has a peripheral section and a central section; andthe central section is swelled upwards in comparison with the peripheral section.3. The pyroelectric infrared detection device as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the installation board has a correspondence region corresponding to the pyroelectric element;the board electrodes are ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Presence detector and a lighting system

Номер: US20130271010A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A detector () for detection of a presence of a living being () comprises at least one pyroelectric cell (A;B) for detection of the presence of the living being () and for producing a corresponding detection signal (). The detection signal () comprises at least one living being's vital signal. The detector comprises a processor unit () for concluding the presence of the living being () based on the detection signal () and on the vital signal. Such detector is characterized with the relative high certainty when detecting the presence of the living being. The invention further relates to a lighting system comprising the above described detector. 1. A detector for detection of a presence of a living being , the detector comprising:{'b': '6', "at least two pyroelectric cells for detection of the presence of the living being and for producing a corresponding detection signal (), wherein the detection signal comprises at least one living being's heat rate,"}at least two infrared filters, anda processor unit for concluding the presence of the living being based on the detection signal and on the heat rate, wherein each of the pyroelectric cells is equipped with one of the at least two infrared filters, wherein one of the at least two pyroelectric cells is equipped with a first of the at least two infrared filters which is sensitive to a region of the thermal radiation spectrum at a wavelength range below the wavelength of the thermal black body radiation of the living being and wherein the other one of the at least two pyroelectric cells is equipped with a second of the at least two infrared filters which is sensitive to a different region of the thermal radiation spectrum, wherein said regions of the thermal radiation spectrum are not overlapping with each other.23-. (canceled)4. The detector as claimed in claim 1 , whereby the first of the at least two infrared filters is sensitive to radiation below 8 microns.5. (canceled)6. The detector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

DETECTION CIRCUIT, SENSOR DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130277558A1
Автор: YAMAMURA Mitsuhiro
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Detection circuits include a pyroelectric element, source follower circuits that include transistors TN, TP in which a detection signal SD from the pyroelectric element is inputted to a gate, first switching elements that interrupt an electric current that flows in the transistors, and a second switching element that interrupts between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor. The second switching element can interrupts a connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor before the first switching elements interrupt the electric current that flows in the transistors TN, TP 1. A detection circuit comprising:a pyroelectric element;a source follower circuit that includes a transistor in which a detection signal is inputted to a gate from the pyroelectric element;a first switching element that interrupts an electric current that flows in the transistor; anda second switching element that interrupts a connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor.2. The detection circuit according to claim 1 , wherein the second switching element interrupts the connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor before the first switching element releases the interruption of the electric current that flows in the transistor.3. The detection circuit according to claim 2 , further comprising: a discharge switch that discharges an electric charge of a wire that connects between the second switching element and the gate of the transistor.4. The detection circuit according claim 3 , wherein a discharge performed by the discharge switch is end after the first switching element released the interruption of the electric current that flows in the transistor claim 3 , and additionally claim 3 , before the second switching element releases the interruption of the connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor.5. The detection circuit according to claim 4 , wherein the discharge ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Thermal Sensor Having a Coupling Layer, and a Thermal Imaging System Including the Same

Номер: US20130279538A1
Принадлежит: Bridge Semiconductor Corporation

A thermal sensor includes a first semi-transparent electrode; a second electrode; a thermally sensitive element positioned between the first and second electrodes; and a coupling layer positioned between the first electrode and the thermally sensitive element, wherein the thermally sensitive element is in electrical communication with the first electrode via the coupling layer and is in electrical communication with the second electrode. An optional second coupling layer may be positioned between the second electrode and the thermally sensitive element, wherein the thermally sensitive element is in electrical communication with the second electrode via the second coupling layer.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130292569A1
Автор: YAMAMURA Mitsuhiro
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A sensor device includes a plurality of row lines WL, a plurality of column lines DL, a plurality of reset lines RL, a plurality of pixel circuits that connect to each one of the plurality of row lines, the plurality of column lines and the plurality of reset lines, and an amplifier circuit. The plurality of pixel circuits respectively includes a pyroelectric element, a reset switch that is driven by the plurality of reset lines and discharges an electric charge of the pyroelectric element, and a pixel selection switch that is driven by the plurality of row lines and outputs a signal, which is based on a change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by a discharge, to one of the column lines. The signal based on the change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by the discharge is amplified in the amplifier circuit. 1. A sensor device comprising:a plurality of row lines;a plurality of column lines;a plurality of reset lines;a plurality of pixel circuits that connect to each one of the plurality of row lines, the plurality of column lines and the plurality of reset lines; andan amplifier circuit that connects to one of the plurality of column lines;wherein each of the plurality of pixel circuits includes a pyroelectric element, a reset switch that is driven by one of the plurality of reset lines and discharges an electric charge of the pyroelectric element, and a pixel selection switch that is driven by one of the plurality of row lines and outputs a signal, which is based on a change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by a discharge, to one of the plurality of column lines, andwherein the signal is amplified in the amplifier circuit.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein the reset switches of the plurality of pixel circuits that store the electric charge are driven after the electric charge was stored in the pyroelectric elements of the plurality of pixel circuits.3. The sensor device according to claim 2 , ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Metamaterial Devices with Environmentally Responsive Materials

Номер: US20130314765A1
Принадлежит: Boston College

Metamaterial devices with environmentally responsive materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, a metamaterial perfect absorber includes a first patterned metallic layer, a second metallic layer electrically isolated from the first patterned metallic layer by a gap, and an environmentally responsive dielectric material positioned in the gap between the first patterned metallic layer and the metallic second layer.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Image forming apparatus and control method therefor

Номер: US20140002843A1
Принадлежит: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc

In an image forming apparatus, a first detection portion includes a pyroelectric sensor and detects the upper half of the human body. A first signal generation portion generates a first signal whose level varies according to the output value of the pyroelectric sensor. A second detection portion includes a pyroelectric sensor and detects a lower area than the first detection portion. A second signal generation portion generates a second signal whose level varies according to the output value of the pyroelectric sensor. A storage portion stores discrimination data including data defining, with respect to the waveforms of the first and second signals, a condition for recognizing a human moving toward the image forming apparatus and a condition for recognizing a human crossing a detection area of the pyroelectric sensors. A recognition portion recognizes the direction of movement of a human.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Pyroelectric detector and method for manufacturing same, pyroelectric detection device, and electronic instrument

Номер: US20140034832A1
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A pyroelectric detector includes a pyroelectric detection element, a support member, a fixing part and a first reducing gas barrier layer. A first side of the support member faces a cavity and the pyroelectric detection element is mounted and supported on a second side opposite from the first side. An opening part communicated with the cavity is formed on a periphery of the support member in plan view from the second side of the support member. The fixing part supports the support member. The first reducing gas barrier layer covers a first surface of the support member on the first side, a side surface of the support member facing the opening part, and a part of a second surface of the support member on the second side and the pyroelectric detection element exposed as viewed from the second side of the support member.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

THERMAL DETECTOR, THERMAL DETECTION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, AND THERMAL DETECTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20140038336A1
Автор: TSUCHIYA Yasushi
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A thermal detector manufacturing method includes: forming a sacrificial layer on a structure including an insulating layer; forming a support member on the sacrificial layer; forming on the support member a heat-detecting element; forming a first light-absorbing layer so as to cover the heat-detecting element, and planarizing the first light-absorbing layer; forming a contact hole in a portion of the first light-absorbing layer, subsequently forming a thermal transfer member having a connecting portion that connects to the heat-detecting element and a thermal collecting portion having a surface area greater than that of the connecting portion as seen in plan view; forming a second light-absorbing layer on the first light-absorbing layer; and removing the sacrificial layer to form a cavity between the support member and the structure including the insulating layer formed on the surface of the substrate. 1. A thermal detector manufacturing method comprising:forming a structure including an insulating layer on a surface of a substrate;forming a sacrificial layer on the structure including the insulating layer;forming a support member on the sacrificial layer;forming on the support member a heat-detecting element having a structure in which a pyroelectric material layer is disposed between a lower electrode and an upper electrode, the lower electrode having an extending portion extending around the pyroelectric material layer as seen in plan view, and the extending portion having light-reflecting properties by which arriving light is reflected;forming a first light-absorbing layer so as to cover the heat-detecting element, and planarizing the first light-absorbing layer;forming a contact hole in a portion of the first light-absorbing layer, subsequently forming a material layer which is thermally conductive and optically transmissive at least with respect to light of a prescribed wavelength, and patterning the material layer to form a thermal transfer member having a ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

INFRARED SENSOR

Номер: US20140042321A1
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

An infrared sensor comprises a circuit board, at least two support portions, an FET element and a pyroelectric element. The circuit board has an upper principal surface formed with a plurality of electrodes. Each of the support portions has an upper surface, a lower surface, an upper conductive pattern formed on the upper surface and a lower conductive pattern formed on the lower surface. The upper conductive pattern is electrically connected with the lower conductive pattern. The lower conductive pattern is connected to the electrode of the upper principal surface of the circuit board. The FET element is located between the at least two support portions and arranged on the upper principal surface of the circuit board. The pyroelectric element is electrically connected with the upper conductive patterns of the support portions. The pyroelectric element is supported by the support portions so as to be located above the FET element. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a circuit board having an upper principal surface formed with a plurality of electrodes;at least two support portions, each of the support portions having an upper surface and a lower surface in a vertical direction, each of the support portions further having an upper conductive pattern formed on the upper surface and a lower conductive pattern formed on the lower surface, the upper conductive pattern being electrically connected with the lower conductive pattern, the lower conductive pattern being connected to the electrode of the upper principal surface of the circuit board;an FET element located between the at least two support portions and arranged on the upper principal surface of the circuit board;a pyroelectric element electrically connected with the upper conductive patterns of the support portions, the pyroelectric element being supported by the support portions so as to be located above the FET element.2. The infrared sensor as recited in claim 1 , wherein the FET element is entirely covered with ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus of non-touch optical detection of vital signs from multiple filters

Номер: US20160000381A1
Принадлежит: ARC Devices Ltd

A microprocessor is operably coupled to a camera from which patient vital signs are determined. A temporal variation of images from the camera is generated from multiple filters and then amplified from which the patient vital sign, such as heart rate or respiratory rate, can be determined and then displayed or stored.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

THERMOMETER HAVING A DIGITAL INFRARED SENSOR ON A CIRCUIT BOARD THAT IS SEPERATE FROM A MICROPROCESSOR

Номер: US20160003681A1
Принадлежит: Arc Devices, LTD

A microprocessor on a first circuit board is operably coupled to a digital infrared sensor on a second circuit board from which temperature is determined from the digital infrared sensor. 1. A non-touch thermometer to measure temperature , the non-touch thermometer comprising:a first circuit board having a microprocessor;a battery operably coupled to the microprocessor;a single button operably coupled to the microprocessor;a camera operably coupled to the microprocessor and providing at least two images to the microprocessor;a second circuit board having a digital infrared sensor operably coupled to the microprocessor with no analog-to-digital converter operably coupled between the digital infrared sensor and the microprocessor, the digital infrared sensor having only digital readout ports, the digital infrared sensor having no analog sensor readout ports; anda display device operably coupled to the microprocessor,wherein the microprocessor is operable to receive from the digital readout ports a digital signal that is representative of an infrared signal detected by the digital infrared sensor and the microprocessor is operable to determine the temperature from the digital signal that is representative of the infrared signal.2. The non-touch thermometer of claim 1 , wherein the display device further comprises:a green traffic light operable to indicate that the temperature is good;an amber traffic light operable to indicate that the temperature is low; anda red traffic light operable to indicate that the temperature is high.3. The non-touch thermometer of further comprising:the microprocessor including a pixel-examination-module configured to examine pixel values of the at least two images, a temporal-variation module to determine temporal variation of the pixel values between the at least two image, a signal processing module configured to amplify the temporal variation resulting in amplified temporal variation, and a visualizer to visualize a pattern of flow of ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

INFRARED SENSOR AND PHONONIC CRYSTAL

Номер: US20200003625A1
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An infrared sensor according to the present disclosure includes base substrate, infrared receiver, and beam. The beam includes connective portion connecting with the base substrate and/or a member on the base substrate, and separated portion separated from the base substrate. The infrared receiver and the beam are joined with each other at the separated portion. The infrared receiver is supported by the beam in a state where the infrared receiver is separated from the base substrate. The beam includes junction part joined to the infrared receiver, and section positioned between junction part and the connective portion, and section includes a phononic crystal structure defined by a plurality of through holes orderly arranged. The crystal structure includes a first domain and a second domain that are phononic crystal domains. The first domain includes, in a plan view, a plurality of through holes arranged orderly in a first direction, while the second domain includes, in a plan view, a plurality of through holes arranged orderly in a second direction that is different from the first direction. The infrared sensor according to the present disclosure has enhanced responsivity. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a base substrate;an infrared receiver; anda beam,whereinthe beam includes a connective portion connecting with the base substrate and/or a member on the base substrate, and a separated portion separated from the base substrate,the infrared receiver and the beam are joined with each other at the separated portion,the infrared receiver is supported by the beam including the separated portion in a state where the infrared receiver is separated from the base substrate,the beam includes a junction part joined to the infrared receiver, and a section positioned between the junction part and the connective portion includes a phononic crystal structure defined by a plurality of through holes orderly arranged,the phononic crystal structure includes a first domain and a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC SENSOR

Номер: US20200003627A1
Автор: FUJII Takamichi
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

Provided is a pyroelectric sensor including: an Si substrate; a laminated portion in which a heat absorption layer formed of an inorganic material, a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film, and an upper electrode are laminated in this order from one surface side of the Si substrate on the one surface; and an optical filter that is provided at a position of the other surface of the Si substrate corresponding to the laminated portion and selectively transmits an infrared ray, in which an infrared ray incident to the laminated portion from the optical filter side through the Si substrate is sensed. 1. A pyroelectric sensor comprising:an Si substrate;a laminated portion in which a heat absorption layer formed of an inorganic material, a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film, and an upper electrode are laminated in this order from one surface side of the Si substrate on the one surface; andan optical filter that is provided at a position of the other surface of the Si substrate corresponding to the laminated portion and selectively transmits an infrared ray,wherein an infrared ray incident to the laminated portion from the optical filter side through the Si substrate is sensed.2. The pyroelectric sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein the lower electrode is formed of metal, andthe inorganic material is oxide of the metal.3. The pyroelectric sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein the inorganic material is oxide of noble metal.4. The pyroelectric sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein the piezoelectric film is a sputtered film.5. The pyroelectric sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness of the Si substrate through which an infrared ray incident to the laminated portion is transmitted is equal to or smaller than 250 μm.6. The pyroelectric sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein, on a periphery portion of a region in which the laminated portion is provided, the Si substrate includes a thick portion having a thickness greater than a thickness of the region.7. The pyroelectric ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS HAVING A DIGITAL INFRARED SENSOR

Номер: US20190005642A1
Принадлежит: Arc Devices, LTD

An apparatus that senses temperature from a digital infrared sensor is described. A digital signal representing a temperature without conversion from analog is transmitted from the digital infrared sensor received by a microprocessor and converted to body core temperature by the microprocessor. 1. A device comprising: a microprocessor;', 'a battery that is operably coupled to the microprocessor;', 'a display device that is operably coupled to the microprocessor;', 'a first digital interface that is operably coupled to the microprocessor;, 'a first circuit board including a second digital interface, the second digital interface being that is operably coupled to the first digital interface; and', 'a digital infrared sensor that is operable to receive an infrared signal, the digital infrared sensor also being operably coupled to the second digital interface, the digital infrared sensor having ports that provide digital readout signals that are representative of the infrared signal that is received by the digital infrared sensor,, 'a second circuit board includingwherein the microprocessor is operable to receive from the ports of the digital infrared sensor the digital readout signals that are representative of the infrared signal and the microprocessor is operable to determine a temperature from the digital readout signals that are representative of the infrared signal, andwherein no analog-to-digital converter is operably coupled between the digital infrared sensor and the microprocessor.2. The device of wherein the display device further comprises:a green traffic light operable to indicate that the temperature is good;an amber traffic light operable to indicate that the temperature is low; anda red traffic light operable to indicate that the temperature is high.3. The device of further comprising:the digital infrared sensor having no analog sensor readout ports.4. The device of further comprising:a camera that is operably coupled to the microprocessor and providing ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

MICROSYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING A MICROSYSTEM

Номер: US20220018716A1
Автор: ECKART Lutz, PHAIR John
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The invention relates to a microsystem () comprising a substrate (), a bottom electrode () arranged on the substrate (), a ferroelectric layer () arranged on the bottom electrode (), a top electrode () arranged on the ferroelectric layer () and an isolation layer () that is electrically isolating, that is arranged on the top electrode (), that extends from the top electrode () to the substrate () so that the isolation layer () covers the bottom electrode (), the ferroelectric layer () and the substrate () in a region around the complete circumference of the bottom electrode (), and the isolation layer () has the shape of a ring that confines in its centre a through hole () that is arranged in the region of the top electrode (). 1. A microsystem comprising a substrate , a bottom electrode arranged on the substrate , a ferroelectric layer arranged on the bottom electrode , a top electrode arranged on the ferroelectric layer and an isolation layer that is electrically isolating , that is arranged on the top electrode , that extends from the top electrode to the substrate so that the isolation layer covers the bottom electrode , the ferroelectric layer and the substrate in a region around the complete circumference of the top electrode , and the isolation layer has the shape of a ring that confines in its centre a through hole that is arranged in the region of the top electrode.2. A microsystem comprising a substrate , a bottom electrode arranged on the substrate , a ferroelectric layer arranged on the bottom electrode , a top electrode arranged on the ferroelectric layer and an isolation layer that is electrically isolating , that is arranged on the top electrode , that extends from the top electrode to the substrate so that the isolation layer covers the bottom electrode , the ferroelectric layer and the substrate in a region around essentially the complete circumference of the top electrode , and the isolation layer has the shape of a ring that confines in its centre ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Single Technology Micro-Motion Occupancy Sensor System

Номер: US20160011053A1
Автор: Katz Fred
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A micro-motion occupancy sensor system monitors for a presence of a person in a room, in different monitoring modes, to regulate power delivery to the room. The micro-motion occupancy sensor has a multimode lens for receiving passive infrared (IR) energy and focusing the IR energy as a series of IR beams, a pyroelectric detector to receive the focused IR beams and generate an electrical signal, a processing circuit to amplify, filter and processes the electrical signal to generate an interrupt signal and an analog output signal and a controller that receives and processes the interrupt signal and the analog output signal to determine whether a person has entered a room or is maintaining their presence within the room. The controller controls the processing in a vacant mode where a person's presence is not detected and in an occupied mode when a person's presence has been detected. 1. A micro-motion occupancy sensor system that monitors for a presence of a person in a room , in different monitoring modes , to regulate power delivery to the room , the system comprising:a multimode lens for receiving passive infrared (IR) energy and focusing the IR energy as a plurality of passive IR beams;a pyroelectric detector for receiving the focused IR beams from the multimode lens and generating an electrical signal based on the received, focused IR beams;a processing circuit that includes an amplifier and a filter, for processing the resultant electrical signal and generating an interrupt signal and an analog output signal based upon the electrical signal; anda controller for receiving and processing the interrupt signal and the analog output signal to determine whether a person has entered the room or is maintaining their presence within the room;wherein the controller controls the processing in a vacant mode of operation where a person's presence is not detected and in an occupied mode of operation when a person's presence has been detected.2. The micro-motion occupancy ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Mems optical device comprising a mems magnetic sensing mechansim and mems light absorbing structure

Номер: US20180010959A1
Автор: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
Принадлежит: Individual

A MEMS optical device and an array composed thereof are disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS optical device comprises a light absorbing element, a deforming element, and a magnetic detector, wherein the magnetic detector comprises a magnetic source and a magnetic sensor.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Switchable readout device

Номер: US20150014534A1
Принадлежит: National Chi Nan Univ

A readout device is adapted for dual-band sensing, and includes an amplifier, two direct injection (DI) readout circuits to be respectively connected to two sensors, and a switching module. Through operation of the switching module, one of the DI readout circuits can be electrically connected to the amplifier, and cooperate with the other DI readout circuit to achieve a dual-band sensing feature.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Windowpane defogging device for a motor vehicle and windowpane defogging method using the same

Номер: US20150017900A1
Автор: Chang Hyun BAEK
Принадлежит: Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp

The present invention provides a windowpane defogging device for a motor vehicle which, upon generation of a fog on a windowpane, comes into a defogging mode to remove the fog generated on the windowpane. The windowpane defogging device includes a relative humidity detecting unit configured to detect a windowpane relative humidity of a driver seat view field region of the windowpane and a windowpane relative humidity of a passenger seat view field region of the windowpane, and a control unit configured to control entry into the defogging mode by determining the generation or non-generation of the fog on the windowpane based on the windowpane relative humidity of the driver seat view field region and the windowpane relative humidity of the passenger seat view field region inputted from the relative humidity detecting unit.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20160018265A1
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A pyroelectric sensing device includes two pyroelectric sensors and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is used for driving the two pyroelectric sensors to shift. When a human body stays motionless in an environment, the two pyroelectric sensors driven by the driving mechanism will shift with respect to the human body, such that the two pyroelectric sensors generate different sensing voltages due to the infrared radiation emitted by the human body. Accordingly, the motionless human body will be detected.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

ROOM ENTRY/EXIT DETECTION APPARATUS, ROOM ENTRY/EXIT DETECTION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON

Номер: US20160018560A1
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A person detector detects a person in an area facing one door surface. An open/close detector detects whether the door is in an open or closed state. When a detected state of the door switches from a closed state to an open state, an open-state person detection information recorder records whether the person detector is detecting a person or not. When the state of the door detected by the open and close detection sensor switches from the open state to the closed state, a closed-state person detection information recorder records whether the person detector is detecting a person or not. A room entry and exit detector detects that there occurs an entry into the room and there occurs an exit out of the room on the basis of a content recorded by the open-state person detection information recorder and the closed-state person detection information recorder.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Sensor and double integration method for capturing thermal patterns

Номер: US20210018370A1

Method for capturing a thermal pattern by a sensor comprising a plurality of pixels each comprising a heat-sensitive measuring element, the method comprising, for each pixel: heating the measuring element; first reading of the electrical charges outputted by the pixel during a first measurement duration and giving a first measurement value x 1 ; second reading of the electrical charges outputted by the pixel during a second measurement duration and giving a second measurement value x 2 ; calculating a difference x 1 −α·x 2 , where α is a positive real number, and wherein more than half of the heating duration is implemented during the first measurement duration and less than half of the heating duration is implemented during the second measurement duration.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

PIXEL ARRAY OF A THERMAL PATTERN SENSOR, SENSOR ASSOCIATES WITH COIL HEATING LINES

Номер: US20210018371A1
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The invention relates to a pixel matrix of a thermal pattern sensor comprising several rows and several columns of pixels, said matrix comprising: 11. A pixel matrix of a thermal pattern sensor () , comprising several rows and several columns of pixels , said matrix comprising:{'b': 10', '20', '30', '20', '10', '30', '10, 'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4', 'N', '1', '2', '3', '4', 'N, 'an active thermal element (, , ) formed by a thermosensitive material () disposed between a lower layer (, c, c, c, c, c) and an upper layer (, Es), the lower layer (, c, c, c, c, c) being constituted by a plurality of first tracks made of electrically conductive material and extending along a first direction, said first tracks forming pixel columns;'}{'b': 50', '10', '20', '30', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6, 'a heating element (), disposed on the active thermal element (, , ) and forming a serpentine path, said heating element being constituted by a plurality of second tracks (L, L, L, L, L, L) made of electrically conductive material and is also constituted by connecting segments (w, w, w, w, w, w) made of electrically conductive material connected to the ends of the second tracks (L, L, L, L, L, L), the connecting segments connecting second tracks (L, L, L, L, L, L) to one another, said second tracks (L, L, L, L, L, L) extending in a second direction different from the first direction and forming lines of pixels, the second tracks being connected except for the first and last second tracks (L, L, L, L, L, L), by their respective ends to one of the ends of a second preceding track and a second following track by way of said connecting segments (w, w, w, w, w, w), the first and last second tracks each having a free end connected to a connecting segment.'}2. The matrix as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, INFRARED IMAGING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Номер: US20170023413A1
Автор: Okuyama Kuniyuki
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

The purpose of the present invention is to shorten the time needed for the terminal voltage of a bolometer element to converge to bias voltage, shorten the reset interval of an integration circuit, and improve the temperature resolution. This semiconductor device is provided with a means for presenting a bias voltage to a bolometer element. A bias circuit that inputs to an integration circuit the differential current of the current flowing to the bolometer element when the bias voltage is presented to the bolometer element, and the current from a bias cancel circuit that eliminates offset current of the bolometer element, pre-charges the bolometer element at a prescribed pre-charge voltage. 1. A semiconductor device comprising:at least one bolometer element; anda bias circuit including a bias voltage applying unit which applies bias voltage to the bolometer element, and inputting difference current between current flowing through the bolometer element when the bias voltage is applied with the bolometer element, and current from a bias-cancelling circuit eliminating offset current of the bolometer element, to an integration circuit, whereinthe bias circuit further includes a pre-charge unit which pre-charges the bolometer element with predetermined pre-charge voltage.2. The semiconductor device according to claim 1 , whereinthe pre-charge unit pre-charges the bolometer element with the pre-charge voltage in a partial period or an entire period of a period in which the bolometer element is not biased by the bias voltage.3. The semiconductor device according to claim 1 , whereinthe pre-charge unit pre-charges the bolometer element with the pre-charge voltage in at least a partial period of a period in which the bolometer element is not biased by the bias voltage, including a period immediately before the bolometer element is biased by the bias voltage.4. The semiconductor device according to claim 1 , whereinthe bias circuit includes first and second switches, being ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Passive detectors for imaging systems

Номер: US20170023414A1
Автор: Peter N. Kaufman
Принадлежит: Digital Direct Ir Inc

Passive detector structures for imaging systems are provided, which are based on a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) framework. With such framework, a CTE-based passive detector structure includes a detector member that is configured to expand or contract in response to thermal heating resulting from photon exposure. The expanding/contracting CTE detector structure is configured to exert mechanical forces on resistor and/or capacitor circuit elements, which are part of an oscillator circuit, to vary the resistance and capacitance of such circuit elements and change a frequency or period of oscillation of an output signal of the oscillator circuit. The change in the frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal of the oscillator circuit is utilized to determine an amount of photon exposure of the CTE-based detector.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

THERMAL SENSOR WITH TWO SUPERPOSED PYROELECTRIC PORTIONS FOR MEASURING A CHARGE DIFFERENTIAL

Номер: US20190025129A1
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A pyroelectric sensor includes several pixels distributed above a substrate and each pixel includes a first portion made of a pyroelectric material, in direct physical contact with a charge collection electrode, a second portion made of a pyroelectric material, in direct physical contact with a charge collection electrode, the first portion, the second portion and the at least one charge collection electrode being superposed above the substrate, at least one heating element to heat the first and second portions including a pyroelectric material, and an electronic device to measure a difference between charges generated by the first portion including a pyroelectric material and charges generated by the second portion including a pyroelectric material. The pyroelectric sensor makes it possible to suppress a useless part of a measurement signal. It is particularly advantageous for taking an image of a papillary print. 115-. (canceled)16. A thermal patterns sensor of a pyroelectric sensor type , comprising a contact surface to apply on it an object to be imaged and a plurality of pixels distributed between a substrate and said contact surface , at least one charge collection electrode;', 'a first structure, including a first portion comprising a pyroelectric material, said first structure being in direct physical contact with one of the at least one charge collection electrode;', 'a second structure, including a second portion comprising a pyroelectric material, said second structure being in direct physical contact with one of the at least one charge collection electrode, wherein the first structure, the second structure and the at least one charge collection electrode are superposed above the substrate;', 'at least one heating element to heat the first and second portions comprising a pyroelectric material; and', 'an electronic device (connected to the at least one charge collection electrode, and configured to measure a difference between charges generated by one ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC INFRARED SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20180026173A1
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A pyroelectric infrared sensor device comprising: a pyroelectric infrared sensor part (); and a cover member (). The pyroelectric infrared sensor part comprises: a pyroelectric element (); a housing () that the pyroelectric element is placed inside of and comprises an opening at a position facing a light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element; and an infrared transmission filter () that is located to cover the opening of the housing. The cover member covers at least a top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part. The infrared transmission filter transmits light equal to or greater than a wavelength of 1 μm. The cover member has a property that a transmittance of infrared light having a wavelength of from 3 μm to 5.5 μm is equal to or greater than 10% and has a uniform material quality in an area corresponding to the top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part. 1. A pyroelectric infrared sensor device comprising:a pyroelectric infrared sensor part; anda cover member, wherein a pyroelectric element;', 'a housing that the pyroelectric element is placed inside of and comprises an opening at a position facing a light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element; and', 'an infrared transmission filter that is located to cover the opening of the housing,, 'the pyroelectric infrared sensor part comprisesthe cover member covers at least a top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part in a place where the cover member faces the infrared transmission filter of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part,the infrared transmission filter has a property to transmit light equal to or greater than a wavelength of 1 μm, andthe cover member has a property that a transmittance of infrared light having a wavelength of from 3 μm to 5.5 μm is equal to or greater than 10% and has a uniform material quality in an area corresponding to the top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part.2. The pyroelectric infrared sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC DETECTION DEVICE WITH STRESSED SUSPENDED MEMBRANE

Номер: US20200025620A1

Pyroelectric detection device, comprising at least: 1. Pyroelectric detection device , comprising at least:a suspended membrane;a pyroelectric detection element located on the suspended membrane and comprising at least one portion of pyroelectric material located between first and second electrodes, the first electrode being located between said at least one portion of pyroelectric material and the suspended membrane;and in which the suspended membrane and the pyroelectric detection element are subjected to a higher compression stress than a limiting buckling stress of the suspended membrane and the pyroelectric detection element and together form a bistable structure.2. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the suspended membrane comprises at least one of the following materials: SiO claim 1 , Si claim 1 , SiN.3. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , also comprising a substrate in which at least one cavity is formed claim 1 , the suspended membrane comprising edges fixed to the substrate and at least one suspended part located facing said at least one cavity.4. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric detection element comprises a black body comprising at least one of the second electrode and a portion of material absorbing infrared radiation located on the second electrode.5. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 4 , wherein the material absorbing infrared radiation comprises at least one of the following materials: TiN claim 4 , Ni—Cr claim 4 , Ni claim 4 , black metal such that platinum black or black gold.6. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric material corresponds to at least one of the following materials: PZT claim 1 , AlN claim 1 , KNN claim 1 , NBT-BT claim 1 , PMN-PT claim 1 , LTO claim 1 , LNO claim 1 , PVDF.7. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrode comprises ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Infrared sensing device

Номер: US20210025752A1

A meniscus lens has a dome shape and has a first surface facing a lens array and a second surface facing an infrared sensing element. The meniscus lens has a central portion and a peripheral portion. The central portion includes a top point that is an intersection between the optical axis of the meniscus lens and the first surface. The peripheral portion includes an end of the first surface of the meniscus lens. With respect to the central portion of the meniscus lens, an aplanatic point of the first surface is located at the focus of the lens array. With respect to the peripheral portion of the meniscus lens, an aplanatic point of the second surface is located at the focus of the lens array.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

PASSIVE INFRARED DETECTOR

Номер: US20160033333A1
Автор: Claytor Richard N.
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An infrared detector () is provided which comprises a pyroelectric detector () having first and second sensing elements (), an aperture stop (), and a Fresnel lens array (). The detector may be used as a passive infrared sensor unit for detecting intrusion into large openings. 1. An infrared detector , comprising:a pyroelectric detector equipped with a window and having first and second sensing elements disposed on a first side of said window;a diffusely reflective septum disposed on a second side of said window; anda Fresnel lens array disposed on said second side of said window.2. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said Fresnel lens array has a finite focal length.3. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said Fresnel lens has a focal length of less than about 50 mm.4. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said Fresnel lens has a focal length within the range of about 10 mm to about 40 mm.5. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said Fresnel lens has a focal length within the range of about 15 mm to about 30 mm.6. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said septum is disposed between claim 1 , and in front of claim 1 , said first and second sensing elements.7. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said aperture stop has first and second opposing sides which are equipped with a plurality of ridges which diffusely reflect infrared electromagnetic radiation.8. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said first and second sensing elements are disposed behind a window and within a chassis claim 1 , and wherein said septum is disposed in front of said window.10. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein the infrared detector passively receives radiation.11. An intrusion detection system incorporating the infrared detector of .12. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said septum and said Fresnel lens array form an integral construct.13. The infrared detector of claim 1 , wherein said aperture stop is detached from said Fresnel ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

CONFIGURABLE FAIL-SAFE FLAME DETECTOR

Номер: US20180031426A1
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A flame detector includes a beam splitter to split mid-wave infrared radiation (MWIR) and long-wave infrared radiation (LWIR) into an MWIR component and an LWIR component. An MWIR detector detects the MWIR component and an LWIR detector detects the LWIR component. The flame detector analyzes the MWIR component to determine the presence of a flame and analyzes the LAIR component to determine whether the system is functioning properly. 1. A system comprising:a lens through which one or more of mid-wave infrared radiation (MWIR), long-wave infrared radiation (LWIR), and visible/near infrared radiation (VIS/NIR) pass;a beam splitter to split the MWIR, the LWIR, and the VIS/NIR into one or more of an MWIR component, an LWIR component, and a VIS/NIR component;an MWIR detector for receiving the MWIR component;one or more of an LWIR detector for receiving the LWIR component and a visible/near infrared (VIS/NIR) detector for receiving the VIS/NIR component, wherein the LWIR detector and the VIS/NIR detector are standalone units separate from the MWIR detector; anda computer processor coupled to the MWIR detector, the LWIR detector, and the VIS/NIR detector;wherein the MWIR detector is operable to detect the MWIR component;wherein the LWIR detector is operable to detect the LWIR component;wherein the VIS/NIR detector is operable to detect the VIS/NIR component;wherein the computer processor is operable to analyze the MWIR component and to determine a presence of a flame; andwherein the computer processor is operable to analyze one or more of the LWIR component and the VIS/NIR component and to determine whether the system is functioning properly.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the MWIR detector comprises a bolometer array and a filter-window operable to permit only the MWIR component to reach the bolometer array.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the VIS/NIR detector comprises a near infrared light camera.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the MWIR detector is positioned at ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF CAPTURING THERMAL PATTERN WITH OPTIMISED HEATING OF PIXELS

Номер: US20180032782A1
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A method of capturing a thermal pattern by a sensor comprising a matrix of several rows and columns of pixels and a plurality of heating elements each associated with a pixel or a group of pixels, and capable of heating a heat sensitive measurement element for measurement of the pixel or each pixel in the group of pixels independently of the other heating elements during reading of the pixel or at least one of the pixels in the group of pixels, 1. A method of capturing a thermal pattern by a sensor comprising a matrix of several rows and columns of pixels and a plurality of heating elements , each heating element being associated with a pixel or a group of pixels , and each heating element being capable of heating a heat sensitive measurement element for measurement of the pixel or each pixel in the group of pixels independently of the other heating elements during reading of the pixel or of at least one of the pixels in the group of pixels ,in which, during a reading of a first pixel or of a first group of pixels, the heat sensitive measurement element of this first pixel or of each pixel of the first group of pixels is heated by the heating element associated with this first pixel or with this first group of pixels, and the heat sensitive measurement element of another pixel called second pixel, or of a second group of pixels, in the matrix is heated by at least one other heating element associated with this second pixel or with this second group of pixels, the second pixel of the second group of pixels being intended to be read before or after the reading of the first pixel or of the first group of pixels.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the second pixel is adjacent to the first pixel or to a third pixel that will be read after the first pixel.3. The method according to claim 1 , in which the pixels in a particular row are read simultaneously claim 1 , each heating element being associated with a row of pixels and comprising an electrically ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC DETECTOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190033139A1
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A pyroelectric detector () includes a focal plane array () having a plurality of image sensors configured to convert electromagnetic energy into an electrical signal, and a memory module () coupled to the focal plane array. The focal plane array and the memory module are positioned on a common substrate platform (). 1. A pyroelectric detector system comprising:a substrate platform;a focal plane array integrated into the substrate platform, the focal plane array including a plurality of image sensors configured to convert electromagnetic radiation into an electrical signal; anda memory module integrated into the substrate platform and coupled to the focal plane array.2. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the substrate platform is silicon based.3. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in further comprising:a processor integrated into the substrate platform and coupled to the focal plane array and the memory module.4. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in further comprising:a signal conditioning module integrated into the substrate platform and coupled to the focal plane array and the memory module.5. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in further comprising:a wireless communication module integrated into the substrate platform and coupled to the focal plane array and the memory module.6. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in claim 3 , wherein the memory module comprises a ferroelectric random access memory.7. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the focal plane array comprises an infrared focal plane array.8. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in claim 7 , wherein the infrared focal plane array is configured to measure radiated energy having a wavelength within a range of about seven to fifteen micrometers.9. The pyroelectric detector system set forth in further comprising:a processor, a signal conditioning module and a wireless communication module integrated into the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Low Power Remote Monitoring System With Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor And False Detect Discriminator

Номер: US20200037053A1
Автор: Cobb Jess E.
Принадлежит: IoT Networks, Inc.

A low power, remote monitoring system includes a hub with a real time clock (RTC) generating an RTC signal after a dwell time; a first power gating circuit generating a first power-on signal; and a first baseband and communication block activating on receiving the first power-on signal, sending a cry-out poll to a sensor for event detection data, and specifying the dwell time at the RTC. The sensor system includes a sensing circuit generating a sensing signal when an event is detected; a discriminator logic for generating a valid motion signal if the event is validated; a second power gating circuit generating a power-on signal; and a second baseband and communication block activating when the power-on signal is received, generating an event detection signal, and transmitting the event detection signal when the cry-out poll is received. First and second baseband and communication blocks are powered down when not in use. 1. A low power , remote monitoring system comprising:a hub system in communication with a sensor system, a real time clock for generating an RTC signal upon passage of a preset dwell time,', 'a first power gating circuit for generating a first power-on signal in response to receiving the RTC signal, and', activating when the first power-on signal is received,', 'when activated, sending a cry-out poll to the sensor system for data related to an event detection,', 'once data has been received from the sensor system, specifying the preset dwell time at the real time clock, and', 'sending a first power-down signal to the first power gating circuit,, 'a first baseband and communication block configured for'}], 'wherein the hub system includes'} a sensing circuit for generating a sensing signal when an event is detected,', 'a discriminator logic circuit for receiving the sensing signal, validating the sensing signal, and generating a valid motion signal only if the sensing signal corresponds to a validated event,', 'a second power gating circuit for ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

A VOLUMETRIC OCCUPANCY COUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190043324A1
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A volumetric occupancy counting system that may be applied to a security system of a building management system includes a focal plane array () and a Fresnel lens (). The focal plane array has a plurality of radiant energy sensors () configured to convert radiant energy into an electrical signal. The Fresnel lens has a plurality of lenslets () each including a focal length configured to map one occupant into a pre-determined number of radiant energy sensors of the plurality of radiant energy sensors. 1. A volumetric occupancy counting system comprising:a focal plane array including a plurality of radiant energy sensors configured to convert radiant energy into an electrical signal; anda Fresnel lens having a plurality of lenslets each including a focal length configured to map one occupant into a pre-determined number of radiant energy sensors of the plurality of radiant energy sensors.2. The volumetric occupancy counting system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the pre-determined number of radiant energy sensors is one.3. The volumetric occupancy counting system set forth in claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality of lenslets has a field of view configured to project upon all of the plurality of radiant energy sensors.4. The volumetric occupancy counting system set forth in claim 2 , wherein each one of the plurality of lenslets has a field of view configured to project upon all of the plurality of radiant energy sensors.5. The volumetric occupancy counting system set forth in claim 1 , wherein each occupant is captured by a single claim 1 , respective claim 1 , lenslet of the plurality of lenslets in any given moment of time.6. The volumetric occupancy counting system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lenslets form at least one ring with each lenslet disposed circumferentially adjacent to another lenslet of the plurality of lenslets.7. The volumetric occupancy counting system set forth in claim 6 , wherein the at least one ring comprises a first ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

DETECTION SENSOR AND DETECTION DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20220065691A1
Принадлежит: HOSIDEN CORPORATION

A detection sensor according to an aspect of the invention includes a vibratable film constituted by a piezoelectric film, a case accommodating the vibratable film, and a circuit board. The vibratable film is configured to be irradiated with infrared rays and thereby generate first electric signals through a pyroelectric effect, and configured to be vibrated by sound waves and thereby generate second electric signals through a piezoelectric effect. The case includes a transmissive part. The transmissive part is configured to transmit at least infrared rays and disposed on one side in a first direction relative to the vibratable film to face the vibratable film. The first direction is a thickness direction of the vibratable film. The circuit board is fixed to the case and disposed on the other side in the first direction relative to the vibratable film. The circuit board has a sound hole to input therethrough sound waves.

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC-TYPE INFRARED SENSOR

Номер: US20150053859A1
Автор: SAITO Masahiro
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

A pyroelectric-type infrared sensor is provided with: a sensor element; a shield case for covering the sensor element; an infrared transmission filter; an output circuit, which performs impedance conversion to output signals of the sensor element and outputs the signals; and at least one reflecting film. In the pyroelectric-type infrared sensor, the at least one reflecting film, which reflects infrared, is provided between the infrared transmission filter attached to the shield case and surface electrodes, and the infrared transmission filter is disposed extremely close to the surface electrodes. 1. A pyroelectric type infrared sensor comprising a sensor element , a shield case , an infrared ray transmitting filter , an output circuit and at least one reflecting film , wherein:the shield case covers the sensor element;the output circuit converts an impedance of an output signal of the sensor element to output it;the sensor element has at least one pyroelectric element;the pyroelectric element comprises a pyroelectric substrate, a front face electrode and a rear face electrode, the pyroelectric substrate having a front face as a light receiving surface and a rear face opposite to the front face, the front face electrode being provided on the front face, the rear face electrode being provided at a position corresponding to the front face electrode on the rear face;the shield case has an opening;the opening is formed to be positioned above the front face electrode;the infrared ray transmitting filter is provided on the opening;the reflecting film reflects infrared ray incoming from outside; andat least a part of the reflecting film is positioned at a region between the infrared ray transmitting filter and the front face electrode.2. The pyroelectric type infrared sensor as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the front face electrode has at least two regions and a connection portion which connects the two regions; andthe reflecting film is provided so as to face the connection ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

COMPREHENSIVE SENSING DETECTOR

Номер: US20190049307A1
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A detector includes a sensor configured to sense a moving object in at least one of the electromagnetic spectrum and the acoustic spectrum. A fixed coded aperture of the detector is disposed between a moving object and the sensor. 1. A detector comprising:a sensor configured to sense a moving object in at least one of the electromagnetic spectrum and the acoustic spectrum; anda fixed coded aperture disposed between a moving object and the sensor.2. The detector set forth in further comprising:a digital signal processor configured to receive signals from the single sensor; anda sampler operatively disposed between the sensor and the digital signal processor, and configured to provide samples of a sensor output at a prescribed sample rate.3. The detector set forth in claim 2 , wherein the detector is a single-pixel detector and the sensor is a single sensor.4. The detector set forth in claim 3 , wherein the sensor is a pyroelectric sensor.5. The detector set forth in claim 4 , wherein the digital signal processor is configured to solve a sparse inverse problem to detect the moving object.6. The detector set forth in claim 4 , wherein the digital signal processor is configured to apply analytics for reducing false detections.7. The detector set forth in further comprising:a lens disposed between the pyroelectric sensor and the fixed coded aperture.8. The detector set forth in further comprising:a digital signal processor configured to receive signals from the sensor.9. The detector set forth in claim 8 , wherein the digital signal processor is configured to solve a sparse inverse problem to detect the moving object.10. The detector set forth in claim 8 , wherein the digital signal processor is configured to apply analytics for reducing false detections.11. The detector set forth in further comprising:a lens disposed between the pyroelectric sensor and the fixed coded aperture.12. A security system for detecting a moving object in a predefined space comprising:a radiant ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

INFRARED SENSOR STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210055163A1
Автор: KANG Xiaoxu
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The present disclosure discloses an infrared sensor structure, comprises a cantilever switch array, the cantilever switch array comprises cantilever switches, and each cantilever switch comprises a cantilever beam and a switch corresponding to the cantilever beam, vertical heights from the cantilever beams to the switches in different cantilever switches are different from each other, when the cantilever beams are deformed towards the switches and connect to the switches, the switches turn on; wherein, deformations of different cantilever beams produced by absorbing infrared signal are different from each other, the intensity of the infrared signal can be quantified by number of the switches on, so as to realize detection of the infrared signal. The manufacturing of the infrared sensor structure in the present disclosure can be compatible with the existing semiconductor CMOS process. 1. An infrared sensor structure , comprises a cantilever switch array , the cantilever switch array comprises cantilever switches , and each cantilever switch comprises a cantilever beam and a switch corresponding to the cantilever beam , vertical heights from the cantilever beams to the switches in different cantilever switches are different from each other , when the cantilever beams are deformed towards the switches and connect to the switches , the switches turn on; wherein , deformations of different cantilever beams produced by absorbing infrared signal are different from each other , the intensity of the infrared signal can be quantified by number of the switches turned on.2. The infrared sensor structure of claim 1 , wherein the switch is a metal switch or a CMOS switch claim 1 , and the end of the cantilever beam comprises a metal for controlling the switch.3. The infrared sensor structure of claim 1 , wherein the cantilever switch array is built on a semiconductor substrate claim 1 , the switch is set on the surface of the semiconductor substrate claim 1 , and each cantilever ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

INFRARED DETECTOR

Номер: US20150060671A1
Автор: UTSUNOMIYA Fumiyasu
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Provide is an infrared detector that has a simple configuration, has a high amplification factor, and is configured to operate at low voltage. An NMOS transistor at an output stage of a pyroelectric infrared detection element serves as a common source amplifier circuit in which a source is connected to GND via a resistor and a capacitor that are connected in parallel. 1 a drain terminal connected to an output terminal of the infrared detector;', 'a source terminal; and', 'a ground terminal connected to a ground;, 'a pyroelectric infrared detection element, includinga first resistor connected between the drain terminal and a power supply terminal;a second resistor connected between the source terminal and the ground; anda capacitor connected between the source terminal and the ground.. An infrared detector for detecting a change in incident amount of infrared ray, comprising: This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-178501 filed on Aug. 29, 2013, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to an infrared detector using a pyroelectric infrared detection element.2. Description of the Related Artillustrates a circuit diagram of a related-art infrared detector using a pyroelectric infrared detection element.The related-art infrared detector using a pyroelectric infrared detection element includes a pyroelectric infrared detection element , resistors and , a constant voltage circuit , and an output terminal .The pyroelectric infrared detection element includes a pyroelectric element , an NMOS transistor , and a resistor .The NMOS transistor has a gate connected to the pyroelectric element and the resistor , a drain connected to the output terminal and to the constant voltage circuit via the resistor , and a source connected to GND via the resistor . In other words, an output stage of the pyroelectric infrared detection element serves as a common ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC DETECTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, PYROELECTRIC DETECTION DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20150060672A1
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A pyroelectric detector includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a pyroelectric body that is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first gas barrier layer that covers the pyroelectric body. The first electrode includes a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is disposed between the first layer and the pyroelectric body, and the first layer is a second gas barrier layer. 1. A pyroelectric detector comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode;a pyroelectric body that is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; anda first gas barrier layer that covers the pyroelectric body,the first electrode including a first layer and a second layer, the second layer being disposed between the first layer and the pyroelectric body, the first layer being a second gas barrier layer.2. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe first electrode further includes a third layer, and the first layer is disposed between the third layer and the second layer.3. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , further comprising:a support member,the first layer being disposed between the support member and the second layer.4. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , further comprising:a third gas barrier layer that covers the first gas barrier layer.5. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe second electrode includes a fourth layer and a fifth layer, the fourth layer is disposed between the pyroelectric body and the fifth layer, and the fifth layer is a fourth gas barrier layer.6. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe second electrode further includes a sixth layer, and the fifth layer is disposed between the fourth layer and the sixth layer.7. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe first gas barrier layer covers the second electrode.8. An electric device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the pyroelectric detector according to ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Differential circuit for pyroelectric infrared detector

Номер: US20180058937A1
Автор: Doctor Alan
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A differential pyroelectric infrared detector circuit formed by connecting a pyroelectric crystal to two separate impedance conversion circuits. The separate circuits derive two low impedance outputs which are connected to a differential or instrumentation amplifier. The circuit will eliminate electronic perturbations from outside sources such as line frequency interference or notice from an external but nearby oscillator which may be used to operate a microprocessor circuit, and other sources of electronic noise. The two outputs when connected differentially also have an output which is a factor of two greater than a normal standard single ended device, but also only produce noise which is only the square root of 2 or greater. The circuit additionally increased the signal to noise of the detector by a factor of the square root of the increase in signal or by about 1.41 times the standard single ended device. 1. A differential pyroelectric infrared detector circuit comprising two separate impedance conversion circuits coupled to a pyroelectric crystal , each said circuit providing a low impedance output; and an amplifier for receipt of each said low impedance output.2. The differential pyroelectric infrared detector circuit according to claim 1 , wherein each impedance conversion circuit is connected to one of one electrodes and the other to a counter electrode.3. The differential pyroelectric infrared detector circuit according to any of to characterized in that it is comprising a first impedance conversion circuit and a second impedance conversion circuit coupled to a pyroelectric crystal claim 1 , each said impedance conversation circuit formed from an amplifier providing a first and second low impedance output with a desired signal being the differential between said first and second low impedance output.4. The differential pyroelectric infrared detector circuit according to any of to wherein said amplifier is an impedance conversion amplifier.5. The ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

THERMOGRAPHY FOR A THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

Номер: US20160065848A1
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Methods and systems for pixel by pixel thermography for a thermal imaging system with a Focal Plane Array (FPA), a shutter for subjecting the FPA to a flat field scene and a temperature sensor which reads the temperature of the system including the flat field scene temperature, including determining the flux expected from the flat field scene from the value of the temp sensor and flux versus temperature curves, black-body curves, presenting the FPA with the flat field scene at the known temperature, at predetermined times during camera use, calculating a gain factor for each pixel relating the observed signal from each pixel to the expected flux, exposing the FPA to an actual scene, and using the actual flux observed and the gain factor relate each pixel's signal to temperature using flux versus temperature blackbody curves. 1. A method for performing thermography using individual photodetectors of an imaging system comprising a shutter , an array of photodetectors , and a temperature sensor associated with the imaging system , the method comprising:calibrating a flux observed by individual photodetectors when exposed to controlled temperature flat field scenes at a plurality of temperatures using a calibration source;developing at least one gain factor for individual pixels, the gain factor used to convert between pixel output and a temperature value;acquiring from the array of photodetectors image data of a flat field scene with a shutter closed during operation of the imaging system;determining a temperature of the shutter based on temperature measurements provided by the temperature sensor;adjusting the gain factors of the individual pixels so that a conversion of output from an individual pixel to a temperature value results in a temperature value that is substantially similar to the determined temperature of the shutter;acquiring from the array of photodetectors image data of a scene; anddetermining temperature values corresponding to output from individual ...

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

Sensor arrangement comprising a carrier substrate and a ferroelectric layer and method for producing and using the sensor arrangement

Номер: US20150068316A1
Автор: Roger Woerdenweber
Принадлежит: FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH GMBH

A sensor array comprises a carrier substrate and a ferro electric layer disposed on the carrier substrate, wherein the sensor array comprises means for reading the permittivity of the ferro electric layer. The sensor array is such that the ferro electric layer is disposed in a crystalline manner on the carrier substrate. A method for producing the sensor array and to use of the same is also disclosed.

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PRESENCE

Номер: US20150069243A1
Принадлежит: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC

An electronic device for detecting presence includes a housing and an infrared (“IR”) sensor. The housing includes an outer surface having an opening formed thereon. The IR sensor is disposed in the housing and adjacent to the opening. The IR sensor has an unobstructed path and line of sight through the opening to outside of the housing. The IR sensor is configured to receive heat emitted by a person from outside of the housing via the opening and to generate a signal in response thereto. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including an outer surface having an opening formed thereon; receive heat emitted by a person from outside of the housing via the opening; and', 'generate a signal in response thereto;, 'an infrared (“IR”) sensor disposed in the housing and adjacent to the opening, the IR sensor being configured towherein the IR sensor has an unobstructed path and line of sight through the opening to outside of the housing.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the IR sensor is a sensor selected from the group consisting of a thermopile sensor and a pyroelectric sensor.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a mesh material covering the opening, the mesh material having one or more openings that are at least partially aligned with the opening of the outer surface of the housing.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the IR sensor is a sensor having adjustable gain;the electronic device further comprises an accelerometer configured to detect motion of the device;wherein if the accelerometer detects that the device is moving, the device adjusts the gain of the IR sensor to a low gain; andwherein if the accelerometer detects that the device is stationary, the device adjusts the gain of the IR sensor to a high gain.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising: receive the signal generated by the IR sensor; and', 'detect the presence of the person based on the received signal., 'a processor communicatively linked to ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION WITH BAND GAP ABSORPTION METHOD

Номер: US20220082445A1
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A method and apparatus for calibration non-contact temperature sensors within a process chamber are described herein. The calibration of the non-contact temperature sensors includes the utilization of a band edge detector to determine the band edge absorption wavelength of a substrate. The band edge detector is configured to measure the intensity of a range of wavelengths and determines the actual temperature of a substrate based off the band edge absorption wavelength and the material of the substrate. The calibration method is automated and does not require human intervention or disassembly of a process chamber for each calibration. 1. A measurement assembly for calibrating at least one pyrometer within a processing chamber comprising:{'claim-text': ['a light source positioned to emit a light; and', 'a band edge detector disposed adjacent to the light source and positioned to receive the light emitted by the light source;'], '#text': 'a band edge calibration assembly comprising:'}a first pyrometer disposed adjacent to the band edge calibration assembly and positioned to receive radiation; and{'claim-text': ['determine a band edge absorption wavelength from the light received by the band edge detector;', 'determine an actual temperature using the measured band edge absorption wavelength;', 'determine a first measured temperature based on the received radiation of the first pyrometer; and', 'calibrate the first pyrometer by comparing the first measured temperature and the actual temperature.'], '#text': 'a controller configured to:'}2. The measurement assembly of claim 1 , wherein a cover is disposed around the light source and the band edge detector.3. The measurement assembly of claim 1 , wherein a first quartz window is disposed adjacent to the light source while a second quartz window is disposed adjacent to the first pyrometer.4. The measurement assembly of claim 1 , wherein the band edge detector is a scanning band edge detector.5. The measurement assembly of ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

DETECTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20160072458A1
Автор: YAMAMOTO Gakuji
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A detecting device includes a pyroelectric element that generates charge by a pyroelectric effect in a first detection terminal and a second detection terminal, a chopper amplifier circuit that generates an amplified signal in response to the charge generated in the first detection terminal and the second detection terminal by chopping, and an initialization switch that controls electrical connection between the second detection terminal and a power source for generating an initialized voltage, and the initialization switch is turned on before a start of an amplification operation by the amplifier circuit and is off during the amplification operation. 1. A detecting device comprising:a pyroelectric element that generates a voltage between a first detection terminal and a second detection terminal by a pyroelectric effect; anda chopper amplifier circuit that generates an amplified signal in response to the voltage by chopping.2. The detecting device according to claim 1 , further comprising an initialization switch that controls electrical connection between at least one of the first detection terminal and the second detection terminal and a power source for generating an initialized voltage claim 1 ,wherein the initialization switch is turned on before a start of an amplification operation by the amplifier circuit and is off during the amplification operation.3. The detecting device according to claim 1 , wherein the amplifier circuit is a circuit that outputs an amplified signal in response to the voltage generated between a first input terminal connected to the first detection terminal and a second input terminal connected to the second detection terminal to a first output terminal and a second output terminal claim 1 , and includes:a fully differential operational amplifier including a first amplification input terminal, a second amplification input terminal, a first amplification output terminal, and a second amplification output terminal;a first capacity ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

COMPACT HUMAN PRESENCE DETECTOR

Номер: US20160073042A1
Автор: CAMBOU Pierre
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A multimodal and highly compact human presence detector that includes, on a same silicon chip made using CMOS technology, a first array of pixels, made sensitive to far-infrared radiation by depositing a pyroelectric layer, converting the received far-infrared radiation into electrical charges, juxtaposed with at least one second array of pixels sensitive to visible light, converting the received visible light into electrical charges, and a circuit for reading the charges generated in each of the arrays by the visible light or the far-infrared radiation, the detector further including, on top of the silicon chip, an optical element for focusing the far-infrared radiation on the first array, and an optical element for focusing the visible light on the second array. 18-. (canceled)9. A human presence detector comprising , on a same silicon chip:a first array of pixels configured with a pyroelectric layer for converting received far-infrared radiation into electric charges;at least one second array of pixels responsive to visible light adjacent the first array;a circuit for reading charges generated in each of the arrays by the visible light or the far-infrared radiation;an optical element for focusing the far-infrared radiation on the first array; andan optical element for focusing the visible light on the second array.10. The detector according to claim 9 , wherein the second array occupies a portion of less than 25% of the surface area of the first array.11. The detector according to claim 9 , wherein the pixel size of the second array is at least five times smaller claim 9 , in surface area claim 9 , than the pixels of the first array.12. The detector according to claim 9 , wherein the second array is adjacent an edge or a corner of the first array.13. The detector according to claim 9 , wherein the first array comprises:a surface layer of an organic pyroelectric material, andelectrodes on both sides of the layer to collect charges generated in the layer by ...

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Terahertz imager with global reset

Номер: US20140151561A1
Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS SA

A pixel circuit including: a detection circuit having first and second transistors coupled in series between differential output nodes of an antenna, wherein the antenna is configured to be sensitive to terahertz radiation; a capacitor coupled to an intermediate node between the first and second transistors; and control circuitry coupled to control nodes of the first and second transistors, the control circuitry being configured for selectively applying to the control nodes one of: a gate biasing voltage for biasing the control nodes of the first and second transistors during a detection phase of the pixel circuit; and a reset voltage for resetting a voltage stored by the capacitor.

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

WEARABLE SAFETY APPARATUS FOR, AND METHOD OF, DISPLAYING HEAT SOURCE CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR HAZARDS

Номер: US20160081415A1
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A wearable safety apparatus includes a housing, a plurality of directional thermal imaging sensors mounted on the housing and facing outwardly away from the housing in a corresponding plurality of different directions towards thermal zones of a heat source. Each sensor detects infrared radiation (IR) intensity and generates an output indicative of a temperature of the detected IR intensity in a respective thermal zone faced by a respective sensor. An interface is mounted on the housing and has a display positioned to be viewable by a user, e.g., a firefighter. A controller processes the outputs generated by the sensors, and displays at a plurality of spaced-apart positions on the display a plurality of positional thermal indicators when the temperature in the respective thermal zone is elevated. The position of each positional thermal indicator corresponds to the thermal zone faced by the respective sensor. 1. A wearable safety apparatus , comprising:a housing;a plurality of directional thermal imaging sensors mounted on the housing and generally facing outwardly away from the housing in a corresponding plurality of different directions towards thermal zones of a heat source, each sensor being operative for detecting infrared radiation (IR) intensity and for generating an output indicative of a temperature of the detected IR intensity in a respective thermal zone generally faced by a respective sensor;an interface mounted on the housing and having a display positioned to be viewable; anda controller for processing the outputs generated by the sensors, and for displaying at a plurality of spaced-apart positions on the display a plurality of positional thermal indicators when the temperature in the respective thermal zone is elevated, the position of each positional thermal indicator corresponding to the thermal zone generally faced by the respective sensor.2. The wearable safety apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing has an upright orientation; and wherein the ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

ULTRA LOW POWER SOLID STATE SPECTRAL RADIOMETER

Номер: US20150083890A1

A spectral radiometer system, measures incoming light intensity and spectral distribution in different wavelength-bands. An additional data storage device allows recording of the measured data. The inclusive sensor system yields very high sensitivity to incoming light. Furthermore, outstanding linearity of the detector response over several orders of magnitude of incoming light is achieved. Additional benefits are ultra low power consumption and minimum size. The sensor system can be used in remote solar radiation monitoring applications like mobile solar power units as well as in long-term environmental monitoring systems where high precision and low power consumption is a necessity. 1. A spectral radiometer apparatus measuring light intensity , detecting spectral distribution in different wavelength-bands , storing and transferring related data , the apparatus comprising:a spectrally sensitive circuit element section, including one or more elements selected from a group of elements consisting of photon-dependent charge generation elements and recombination elements and additional charge characteristic components, selected from a group of additional charge characteristic components consisting of diode components and resistance capacitance components;a central processing unit (CPU), including a computer processor and a plurality of input output ports, communicatively coupled to the spectrally sensitive circuit element section and a timing apparatus and a data storage device, where the computer processor contains program code in memory, which when executed by the computer processor causes the computer processor to measure incoming light intensity detected by the spectrally sensitive circuit element section, and additionally causes the CPU to calculate, record and further process light intensity data; anda case having a lid cover assembly removably fastened on top of the case, wherein the spectrally sensitive circuit element section and the central processing unit ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Motion Sensor for Occupancy Detection and Intrusion Detection

Номер: US20190080573A1
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A motion sensor has an infrared detector with a first set of detector elements coupled to a first channel and a second set of detector elements coupled to a second channel. A first optical subsystem directs infrared radiation from a first number of monitored volumes to the infrared detector and a second optical subsystem directs infrared radiation from a second number of monitored volumes to the infrared detector. Intrusion detection circuitry is coupled to both channels of the infrared detector and selects a set of peaks in the first channel and the second channel. It then calculates an alternation score based on a number of alternating peaks in the set of peaks, and indicates an intrusion detection based, at least in part, on the alternation score. The circuitry also determines a peak-to-peak period for the first channel and calculates a slope-synchrony measurement to modify the alternation score. 1. A motion sensor comprising:an infrared detector comprising a first set of detector elements and a second set of detector elements;a first optical subsystem adapted to direct infrared radiation from a first row of monitored volumes spaced at a first pitch in a first direction onto the first set of detector elements, and to direct infrared radiation from a second row of monitored volumes spaced at the first pitch in the first direction, and offset from the first row of monitored volumes in the first direction, onto the second set of detector elements, the first row and the second row each consisting of a first number of monitored volumes; anda second optical subsystem adapted to direct infrared radiation from a third row of monitored volumes spaced at a second pitch in the first direction onto the first set of detector elements, and to direct infrared radiation from a fourth row of monitored volumes spaced at the second pitch in the first direction, and offset from the third row of monitored volumes in the first direction, onto the second set of detector elements, the ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20210088386A1
Принадлежит: OPTEX CO., LTD.

Provided is an object detecting device that does not require an operator to perform a complicated operation onsite and that allows the number of components to be reduced while a detection range can be set. Provided are: at least two sensor units configured to receive detection rays from different detection areas, the different detection areas being arranged in an up-down direction and having center lines extending in different diagonally downward directions; and an object detection determination section configured to detect an object in a detection range based on one or more of at least two detection signals corresponding to amounts of detection rays received by the at least two sensor units, respectively, the detection range being determined by setting a reference for the at least two detection signals. 1. An object detecting device comprising:at least two sensor units configured to receive detection rays from different detection areas, the different detection areas being arranged in an up-down direction and having center lines extending in different diagonally downward directions; andan object detection determination section configured to detect an object in a detection range based on one or more of at least two detection signals corresponding to amounts of detection rays received by the at least two sensor units, respectively, the detection range being determined by setting a reference for the at least two detection signals.2. The object detecting device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein setting the reference for the at least two detection signals is setting a threshold value for a calculation result of one or a plurality of predetermined arithmetic expressions to which the at least two detection signals are applied.3. The object detecting device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the one or the plurality of predetermined arithmetic expressions include one function in which one or the entirety of the at least two detection signals is a parameter.4. The object ...

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30-03-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-REFERENCE CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING DETECTION METHOD AND MICROBOLOMETER USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170089764A1

Disclosed is a multi-reference correlated double sampling detection method including generating, by a plurality of unit reference cells, reference signals, receiving, by a plurality of unit active cells having absorbed an infrared signal, sensing signals, and detecting a pure infrared signal on a basis of the sensing signals and active cell values processed using the reference signals, wherein the unit reference cells do not react to the infrared signal and are configured of blind cells having identical electrical and thermal characteristics to the unit active cells. Accordingly, a self-heating effect of an active cell may be accurately cancelled out, the method is robust to common noise such as power supply noise, and fixed pattern noise occurring in a sensing circuit and including incoherence between skimming cells may be removed. Furthermore, the method may improve efficiency and greatly reduce complexity of analog and digital correction, and remove a thermo-electro cooler and shutter. 1. A multi-reference correlated double sampling detection method comprising:generating, by a plurality of unit reference cells, reference signals;receiving, by a plurality of unit active cells having absorbed an infrared signal, sensing signals; anddetecting a pure infrared signal on a basis of the sensing signals and active cell values processed using the reference signals,wherein the unit reference cells do not react to the infrared signal and are configured of blind cells having identical electrical and thermal characteristics to the unit active cells.2. The multi-reference correlated double sampling detection method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of unit reference cells are configured of an n×m array claim 1 , where n and m are natural numbers.3. The multi-reference correlated double sampling detection method of claim 2 , wherein the active cell value is a value obtained by calculating an average value of reference output signals output from n unit reference cells present ...

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC MATERIAL, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PYROELECTRIC MATERIAL, PYROELECTRIC ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PYROELECTRIC ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMAL PHOTODETECTOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THERMAL PHOTODETECTOR, AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20160097682A1
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A pyroelectric material is constituted with an oxide containing iron, manganese, bismuth, and lanthanum, in which a ratio of the number of the manganese atoms to the sum of the number of the iron atoms, the number of the manganese atoms, and the number of titanium atoms is equal to or greater than 1.0 at % and equal to or less than 2.0 at %, and a ratio of the number of the titanium atoms to the sum of the number of the iron atoms, the number of the manganese atoms, and the number of the titanium atoms is equal to or greater than 0 at % and equal to or less than 4.0 at %. 1. A pyroelectric material comprising an oxide containing iron , manganese , bismuth , and lanthanum ,wherein a ratio of the number of the manganese atoms to the sum of the number of the iron atoms, the number of the manganese atoms, and the number of titanium atoms is equal to or greater than 1.0 at % and equal to or less than 2.0 at %, anda ratio of the number of the titanium atoms to the sum of the number of the iron atoms, the number of the manganese atoms, and the number of the titanium atoms is equal to or greater than 0 at % and equal to or less than 4.0 at %.2. The pyroelectric material according to claim 1 ,wherein a ratio of the number of the lanthanum atoms to the sum of the number of the bismuth atoms and the number of the lanthanum atoms is equal to or greater than 10 at % and equal to or less than 20 at %.3. A manufacturing method of a pyroelectric material claim 1 , comprising heating a solution obtained by dissolving fatty acid metal salts in an organic solvent so as to manufacture a pyroelectric material constituted with an oxide containing iron claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , bismuth claim 1 , and lanthanum claim 1 ,wherein in the pyroelectric material, a ratio of the number of the manganese atoms to the sum of the number of the iron atoms, the number of the manganese atoms, and the number of titanium atoms is equal to or greater than 1.0 at % and equal to or less than 2.0 at %, and ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

PASSIVE DETECTORS FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220146324A1
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Passive detector structures for imaging systems are provided which implement unpowered, passive front-end detector structures with direct-to-digital measurement data output for detecting incident photonic radiation in various portions (e.g., thermal (IR), near IR, UV and visible light) of the electromagnetic spectrum. 1. A device , comprising:a substrate; a resonator member configured to generate an output signal having a frequency or period of oscillation;', 'an unpowered detector member, wherein the unpowered detector member is configured for photon exposure, wherein the unpowered detector member comprises a material having a thermal coefficient of expansion that causes the unpowered detector member to distort due to said photon exposure, wherein the unpowered detector member is further configured to apply a mechanical force to the resonator member due to said distortion of the unpowered detector member, and cause a change in the frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal generated by the resonator member due to said mechanical force applied to the resonator member; and, 'a photon detector formed on the substrate, wherein the photon detector comprisesdigital circuitry configured to (i) determine the frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal generated by the resonator member as a result of the mechanical force applied to the resonator member by the unpowered detector member, and to (ii) determine an amount of said photon exposure based on the determined frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal generated by the resonator member.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the photon detector is configured to detect thermal infrared energy having a wavelength in a range of about 2 micrometers to 25 micrometers.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the photon detector further comprises a first support member claim 1 , wherein the unpowered detector member comprises a ribbon member claim 1 , and wherein the ribbon member is suspended above ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

PASSIVE DETECTORS FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200096392A1
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Passive detector structures for imaging systems are provided which implement unpowered, passive front-end detector structures with direct-to-digital measurement data output for detecting incident photonic radiation in various portions (e.g., thermal (IR), near IR, UV and visible light) of the electromagnetic spectrum. 1. A device , comprising:a substrate; a resonator member configured to generate an output signal having a frequency or period of oscillation;', 'an unpowered detector member, wherein the unpowered detector member is configured for photon exposure, wherein the unpowered detector member comprises a material having a thermal coefficient of expansion that causes the unpowered detector member to distort due to said photon exposure, wherein the unpowered detector member is further configured to apply a mechanical force to the resonator member due to said distortion of the unpowered detector member, and cause a change in the frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal generated by the resonator member due to said mechanical force applied to the resonator member; and, 'a photon detector formed on the substrate, wherein the photon detector comprisesdigital circuitry configured to (i) determine the frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal generated by the resonator member as a result of the mechanical force applied to the resonator member by the unpowered detector member, and to (ii) determine an amount of said photon exposure based on the determined frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal generated by the resonator member.2225. The device of claim 1 , wherein the photon detector is configured to detect thermal infrared energy having a wavelength in a range of about micrometers to micrometers.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the photon detector further comprises a first support member claim 1 , wherein the unpowered detector member comprises a ribbon member claim 1 , and wherein the ribbon member is suspended above ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

IR SENSOR WITH INCREASED SURFACE AREA

Номер: US20140183361A1
Автор: SMITH Thomas W.
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Sensors, systems including sensors, and methods of using such sensors and systems are provided. In one aspect, a sensor includes a sensor element at least partially positioned within the housing. The sensor element includes a plurality of interconnected segments with each segment comprising a pyroelectric crystal and wherein the sensor may generate a single, unitary signal upon exposure of any segment to infrared radiation. 1. A sensor comprising:a sensor element including a plurality of interconnected segments, wherein each segment comprises a pyroelectric crystal, and wherein the sensor is adapted to generate a single, unitary signal upon exposure of any segment to infrared radiation.2. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a housing defining a window claim 1 , wherein the sensor element is at least partially positioned within the housing and at least partially aligned with the window.3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the sensor element includes more than four sides.4. The sensor of claim 3 , wherein the sensor element is elliptical.5. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the sensor element has a perimeter that is at least partially arcuate.6. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein each pyroelectric crystal comprises a lead salt crystal.7. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein each segment has a substantially similar resistance value claim 1 , within about ±20%.8. An infrared sensor comprising:a housing; anda pyroelectric element at least partially positioned within the housing and including a plurality of interconnected pyroelectric segments, wherein the infrared sensor is adapted to generate a single, unitary signal upon exposure of any segment to infrared radiation.9. The infrared sensor of claim 8 , wherein the pyroelectric element has more than four sides.10. The infrared sensor of claim 9 , wherein the pyroelectric element has a perimeter that is at least partially arcuate.11. The infrared sensor of claim 8 , wherein the pyroelectric element comprises a lead salt ...

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

BOLOMETER WITH HIGH SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY

Номер: US20170102323A1

A bolometric detector including an absorption membrane, for converting an incident electromagnetic radiation into heat; and a reflector, for reflecting to the absorption membrane part of the incident electromagnetic radiation having passed there through, is provided. The bolometric detector includes a non-metallic layer, situated between the absorption membrane and the reflector, having a series of index jumps, so as to form a network resonating at a wavelength of interest λ; the mean pitch of the network is less than λ; and the optical distance between the absorption membrane and the reflector is substantially equal to a multiple of λ/2. 2. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein a difference between the first optical index and the second optical index is greater than 0.5.3. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein the mean pitch of the network is comprised between λ/2 and λ claim 1 , where λis the wavelength of interest.4. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein the resonating network is a periodic network.5. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein the resonating network is a pseudo-periodic network claim 1 , having variations in the shape of the elementary pattern such that a coverage rate relative to a mean shape of the elementary patterns is comprised between 90% and 99%.6. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein the resonating network has index jumps distributed along the two dimensions of a plane parallel to the absorption membrane.7. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein the resonating network has index jumps distributed along a single dimension of a plane parallel to the absorption membrane.8. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , wherein each index jump is constituted of an interface between a first material and a second material claim 1 , and in that one of said materials is a vacuum or a gas such as air.9. The bolometric detector according to claim 1 , ...

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04-04-2019 дата публикации

INFRARED DETECTION ELEMENT AND INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20190101450A1
Автор: OTAKE Tomonori
Принадлежит:

An infrared detection element includes a pyroelectric body, first and second light receiving electrodes, and blackened films. The first light receiving electrode is provided on a surface of the pyroelectric body and receives infrared light from a first region. The second light receiving electrode is provided on a surface of the pyroelectric body and receives infrared light from a second region. The blackened films are provided on a surface of the first light receiving electrode and are not provided on a surface of the light second receiving electrode. Thus, infrared reception sensitivity is different between the first light receiving electrode and the second light receiving electrode. 1. An infrared detection element comprising:a pyroelectric body;a first light receiving electrode on a surface of the pyroelectric body and receiving infrared light from a first region;a second light receiving electrode on a surface of the pyroelectric body and receiving infrared light from a second region; anda light-sensitivity adjustment member that makes infrared reception sensitivity different between the first light receiving electrode and the second light receiving electrode.2. The infrared detection element according to claim 1 , wherein the light-sensitivity adjustment member includes an infrared absorption film located only on a surface of the first light receiving electrode.3. The infrared detection element according to claim 1 , whereinthe light-sensitivity adjustment member includes a first infrared absorption film on a surface of the first light receiving electrode, and a second infrared absorption film on a surface of the second light receiving electrode; andthe first infrared absorption film has a higher infrared absorbance than the second infrared absorption film.4. The infrared detection element according to claim 3 , wherein a coverage of the first infrared absorption film with respect to the surface of the first light receiving electrode is higher than a coverage of ...

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10-07-2014 дата публикации

Fresnel lens and pyroelectricity sensor module including the same

Номер: US20140191129A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A Fresnel lens and a pyroelectricity sensor module are provided. The Fresnel lens includes unit lens groups having different refractive indexes, and each of the unit lens groups includes unit lenses. Between two unit lenses of the same unit lens group at least one unit lens included in a different lens group is arranged. The pyroelectricity sensor module includes a Fresnel lens which condenses infrared light; a detecting sensor disposed to receive the condensed infrared light and detect the infrared light; and a signal processing board on which the detecting sensor is mounted and configured to control an output signal of the detecting sensor. The Fresnel lens includes unit lens groups having different refractive indexes, and each of the unit lens groups includes unit lenses, and between two unit lenses of the same unit lens group, at least one unit lens included in a different lens group is arranged.

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE THRESHOLD MANIPULATION FOR MOVEMENT DETECTING SENSORS

Номер: US20160116343A1
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A method for adaptively adjusting a threshold used to detect the presence of a living being may include receiving a first set of sensor measurements acquired by a passive infrared (PIR) sensor during a time period when the living being is not expected to be present in a space monitored by the PIR sensor. Here, the sensor measurements may depend on one or more noise sensitivity characteristics of the PIR sensor. The method may include adjusting a threshold that may indicate a presence of the living being based on the first set of sensor measurements. The method may then receive a second set of sensor measurements acquired by the PIR sensor and detect the presence of the living being when at least one of the second set of sensor measurements exceeds the threshold. 1. A method comprising:receiving a first set of sensor measurements acquired by a passive infrared sensor during a time period when a living being is not present in a space monitored by the passive infrared sensor, wherein the sensor measurements comprise noise that depends on one or more noise sensitivity characteristics of the passive infrared sensor;adjusting a threshold configured to indicate a presence of the living being based at least in part on the first set of sensor measurements;receiving a second set of sensor measurements acquired by the passive infrared sensor; anddetecting the presence of the living being when at least one of the second set of sensor measurements exceeds the threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the threshold comprises:determining a standard deviation of the first set of sensor measurements; anddetermining the threshold based on the standard deviation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the threshold comprises:determining a mean absolute deviation of the first set of sensor measurements; anddetermining the threshold based on the mean absolute deviation.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising illuminating a light source when the presence of the living ...

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09-04-2020 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC DETECTION DEVICE WITH RIGID MEMBRANE

Номер: US20200109992A1

Pyroelectric detection device, including at least: 1. A pyroelectric detection device , including at least:a substrate;a membrane arranged on the substrate;a pyroelectric detection element arranged on the membrane or forming at least one part of the membrane, and including at least one portion of pyroelectric material arranged between first and second electrodes;a cavity passing through the substrate, emerging opposite a part of the membrane which forms a bottom wall of the cavity, and including side edges formed by the substrate;an element for stiffening the membrane arranged in the cavity, partially filling the cavity, made integral with the side edges of the cavity at at least two distinct anchoring regions, and arranged against the membrane.2. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , in which the stiffening element is formed at least by one or more portions of the substrate.3. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , in which the stiffening element comprises several distinct portions of elongated shape and extending into the cavity between the side edges along one or more directions.4. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , in which a ratio between the surface area of the part of the membrane forming the bottom wall of the cavity which is in contact with the stiffening element and the total surface area of the part of the membrane forming the bottom wall of the cavity is comprised between around 0.05 and 0.6.5. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , in which the pyroelectric detection element is arranged on the membrane which comprises at least one layer of material distinct from the pyroelectric detection element.6. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 5 , in which the layer of material of the membrane comprises at least one of the following materials: SiO claim 5 , Si claim 5 , SiN.7. The pyroelectric detection device according to claim 1 , in which the membrane forms part of ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

VECTOR LIGHT SENSOR AND ARRAY THEREOF

Номер: US20160123803A1
Автор: Bahreyni Behraad
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A vector light sensor (VLS) includes a substrate and a sensor structure. The substrate includes a major surface. The sensor structure includes a pyramid structure, light-sensitive areas, and electrical contacts. The pyramid structure forms at least a portion of a body of the sensor structure and has predefined angles between the major surface of the substrate and a plurality of sidewalls of the pyramid. The light-sensitive areas are formed on two or more of the plurality of sidewalls of the pyramid structure. The electrical contacts are electrically coupled to the light-sensitive areas. Information about the intensity and direction of an incident light beam can be extracted by comparing signals from two or more of the light-sensitive areas. One or two dimensional arrays of VLS may be fabricated and used, for example, as an image sensor. 1. A vector light sensor (VLS) comprising:a substrate having a major surface; and a pyramid structure forming at least a portion of a body of the sensor structure, the pyramid structure having predefined angles between the major surface of the substrate and a plurality of sidewalls of the pyramid structure,', 'light-sensitive areas formed on two or more of the plurality of sidewalls of the pyramid structure, and', 'electrical contacts electrically coupled to the light-sensitive areas., 'a sensor structure comprising2. The VLS of claim 1 , wherein the pyramid structure is an inverted pyramid structure etched into the substrate.3. The VLS of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plurality of sidewalls meet at a point.4. The VLS of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plurality of sidewalls meet at a line.5. The VLS of claim 1 , further comprising:a flat surface on top of the pyramid structure, wherein the flat surface is substantially parallel to the major surface of the substrate.6. The VLS of claim 1 , wherein the pyramid has a polygon base.7. The VLS of claim 6 , wherein the polygon base is a square base.8. The VLS of claim 6 , ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION WITH BAND GAP ABSORPTION METHOD

Номер: US20220268634A1
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A method and apparatus for calibration non-contact temperature sensors within a process chamber are described herein. The calibration of the non-contact temperature sensors includes the utilization of a band edge detector to determine the band edge absorption wavelength of a substrate. The band edge detector is configured to measure the intensity of a range of wavelengths and determines the actual temperature of a substrate based off the band edge absorption wavelength and the material of the substrate. The calibration method is automated and does not require human intervention or disassembly of a process chamber for each calibration. 1. A measurement assembly for calibrating at least one pyrometer within a processing chamber and configured for use during semiconductor processing , comprising: a radiation source positioned to emit a radiation and configured to irradiate a portion of a calibration substrate positioned on a substrate support within a chamber body of the processing chamber; and', 'a band edge detector disposed adjacent to the radiation source and positioned to receive the radiation emitted by the radiation source, the band edge detector configured to determine a band gap of a substrate; and, 'a band edge calibration assembly comprisinga first pyrometer disposed adjacent to the band edge calibration assembly and positioned to receive radiation.2. The measurement assembly of claim 1 , further comprising the calibration substrate claim 1 , wherein the band edge detector is configured to measure a wavelength at which the calibration substrate transitions from absorbing radiation to transmitting radiation emitted by the radiation source.3. The measurement assembly of claim 2 , wherein the calibration substrate is a Si claim 2 , Ge claim 2 , SiC claim 2 , GaN claim 2 , GaAs claim 2 , AlN claim 2 , InN claim 2 , 3C—SiC claim 2 , or InP material.4. The measurement assembly of claim 3 , wherein the calibration substrate is a crystalline SiC material.5. The ...

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

SWITCHED CAPACITOR AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT, VOLTAGE AMPLIFICATION METHOD, AND INFRARED SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20210159866A1
Автор: Yabe Koji
Принадлежит: LAPIS SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.

A switched capacitor amplifier circuit includes an operational amplifier, a first capacitor and a second capacitor each having one end connected to a negative input terminal of the operational amplifier, a first switching circuit configured to connect the other end of the first capacitor and a signal source during a first operation, a second switching circuit configured to connect the other end of the second capacitor and the output terminal of the operational amplifier so as to connect the output terminal and the negative input terminal of the operational amplifier through the second capacitor during the second operation, and an impedance converter circuit configured to convert an output impedance of the signal source into a specified impedance, the impedance converter circuit being connected between the first switching circuit and the other end of the first capacitor. 1. A switched capacitor amplifier circuit configured to perform a first operation and a second operation , the first operation being configured to retain an electric charge corresponding to an input voltage upon reception of said input voltage from a signal source , the second operation being configured to amplify said input voltage and to output the amplified input voltage as an output voltage , the switched capacitor amplifier circuit comprising:an operational amplifier having a positive input terminal, a negative input terminal, and an output terminal, the operational amplifier being configured to output said output voltage from said output terminal;a first capacitor having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to said negative input terminal of said operational amplifier;a second capacitor having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to said negative input terminal of said operational amplifier;a first switching circuit configured to connect the second end of said first capacitor to a fixed potential during said first operation, and to connect the ...

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

Passive Infrared Sensor Self Test With Known Heat Source

Номер: US20170131149A1
Автор: Dai Andrew, Witty Evan
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A passive infrared sensor having a radiation capture component may be housed within a sensor device. The device may also house radiation emission components, such as light emitting diodes, in proximity to the capture component. Electronic circuitry within the device may generate a signal that causes the emission components to emit radiation that includes wavelengths in the infrared spectrum. The infrared radiation may be captured at the capture component. Characteristics of a signal generated by the capture component may be compared to test characteristics. Based on this comparison, it may be determined that the passive infrared sensor is not operating properly. 1. A method comprising:emitting radiation from an emission component arranged in a single housing of a device;capturing infrared radiation at a capture component arranged in the single housing of the device;comparing a characteristic of the captured infrared radiation to a test characteristic; anddetermining the capture component is not operating properly when the characteristic of the captured infrared radiation differs from the test characteristic by greater than a threshold quantity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted radiation comprises infrared radiation having energy that is greater than energy of infrared radiation emitted from a background source.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted radiation comprises infrared radiation having energy that is less than energy of infrared radiation emitted from an average human at a distance of approximately 6 meters from the capture component.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted radiation comprises radiation having a wavelength of approximately 8-14 microns.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the captured infrared radiation comprises at least a portion of the emitted radiation.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the test characteristic comprises a test voltage generated at the capture component when radiation having energy substantially ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC SENSOR WITH IMPROVED ABRASION-RESISTANCE COATING

Номер: US20200124482A1

A thermal pattern sensor including a plurality of pixels arranged on a substrate. Each pixel has a pyroelectric capacitance formed by at least one pyroelectric material portion arranged between a lower electrode and an upper electrode. The sensor has an abrasion-resistance coating, located on the side opposite the substrate and including pillars embedded in an abrasion-resistance layer, the pillars having a thermal conductivity strictly higher than that of the abrasion-resistance layer. A high thickness of the anti-abrasion protection coating can be achieved with a high rate of thermal transfer through the latter. 1. A thermal pattern sensor comprising a plurality of pixels arranged on a substrate , each pixel having at least one pyroelectric capacitance formed by at least one portion of pyroelectric material arranged between at least one lower electrode and at least one upper electrode , with the lower electrode arranged between the substrate and the pyroelectric material portion , said sensor including an external so-called anti-abrasion protection coating , located on the side opposite the substrate , wherein the anti-abrasion protection coating includes a so-called abrasion-resistance layer , and a plurality of pillars distributed in the abrasion-resistance layer , the pillars having a thermal conductivity strictly greater than that of the abrasion-resistance layer.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-abrasion protection coating has a thickness (h) greater than or equal to 5% of a pixel repetition pitch of the thermal pattern sensor.3. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-abrasion protection coating has a thickness (h) greater than or equal to 3 μm.4. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the anti-abrasion protection coating is greater than or equal to the height (h) of the pillars claim 1 , with said thickness and said height each defined according to an axis orthogonal to the plane of the substrate claim 1 , ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

High speed and spectrally selective pyroelectric detectors with plasmonic structures and methods of making and using same

Номер: US20210164840A1
Принадлежит: Duke University

High speed and spectrally selective pyroelectric detectors with plasmonic structure and methods of making and using same are disclosed. According to an aspect, a pyroelectric detector includes an artificial optical absorber or plasmonic absorber comprising an ensemble of subwavelength conductive components forming a plasmonic structure configured to receive light and to generate thermal energy from the received light. Further, the pyroelectric detector includes a pyroelectric material configured to receive the generated thermal energy from the plasmonic structure and to generate an electrical signal representative of the received thermal energy. Further, the pyroelectric detector includes an electronic component configured to receive the electrical signal from the pyroelectric material for detection of the received light.

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18-05-2017 дата публикации

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE WITH GRAPHENE-PYROELECTRIC MATERIALS

Номер: US20170139495A1
Принадлежит: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

A version of the invention comprises a device for controlling or interfacing with a computer or other form of communicable machine based on the pyroelectric effect, and includes at least one optically- and infrared- (IR-) transparent graphene electrode. 1. A control device for interfacing between a human and a communicable machine based on the pyroelectric effect , the control device comprising:at least one graphene electrode configured to transmit at least a portion of infrared radiation, emitted from the at least a portion of the human's body in a motion relative to the control device, to at least one pyroelectric active layer;the at least one pyroelectric active layer, said at least one pyroelectric active layer being configured to undergo a reorientation of dipoles in response to the portion of the infrared radiation received through the at least one graphene electrode; andat least one rear electrode;the at least one graphene electrode, the at least one pyroelectric active layer and the at least one rear electrode defining at least one pixel configured to generate an electrical signal, in response to the motion of the at least a portion of the human's body relative to the control device, based on at least the reorientation of the dipoles in the at least one pyroelectric active layer.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pyroelectric active layer is optically transparent or wherein the at least one pyroelectric active layer is optically opaque.3. The control device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one pyroelectric active layer comprises polyvinylidene fluoride or a co-polymer of polyvinylidene fluoride.4. The control device of claim 3 , wherein the at least one pyroelectric active layer comprises polyvinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene.5. (canceled)6. The control device of Claim 2 , wherein the at least one pyroelectric active layer comprises lead zirconate titanate.7. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one rear ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Temperature Sensor Module with Integrated Lid Structure for Spurious IR-Cancellation

Номер: US20190137343A1
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A temperature sensor module with an integrated lid structure for spurious IR-cancellation is disclosed. An improved temperature sensor module that allows detection of a maximum of the relevant IR-radiation from an object's surface of interest as well as generation of additional information about parasitic or spurious IR-radiation that distort the relevant thermal signal in order to enable a cancellation of interfering thermal signal portions is presented. The temperature sensor module includes a temperature sensing element, a sensor-interface control integrated circuit, whereas the temperature sensing element is coupled to the sensor-interface control IC, and a lid structure and a sensor packaging both defining a field of view of the temperature sensor module, wherein the lid structure is formed by a substrate comprising a second integrated temperature sensor connected to the sensor-interface control IC or an external connected processing unit. 1. A temperature sensor module , comprising a temperature sensing element , a sensor-interface control integrated circuit (IC) , whereas the temperature sensing element is coupled to the sensor-interface control IC , and a lid structure and a sensor packaging both defining a field of view of the temperature sensor module , wherein the lid structure is formed by a substrate comprising a second integrated temperature sensor connected to the sensor-interface control IC or an external connected processing unit.2. The temperature sensor module according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second integrated temperature sensor is connected to the sensor-interface control IC by integrated electrical connection wires inside the sensor packaging.3. The temperature sensor module according to claim 1 , characterized in that the substrate is coated with a metal-layer forming the field of view of the temperature sensor module.4. The temperature sensor module according to claim 1 , characterized in that the substrate is coated with an ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Infrared detector pixel structure and manufactureing method thereof

Номер: US20190145830A1
Автор: Xiaoxu KANG
Принадлежит: Shanghai IC R&D Center Co Ltd

The present invention provides an infrared detector pixel structure and manufacturing method thereof. The bottom portion of a silicon substrate is bonded with a bonding substrate, an infrared absorbing layer in the bonding substrate is used for absorbing a part of infrared light, a closed cavity filled with infrared-sensitive gas is set in the silicon substrate, and a piezoelectric transforming unit is bonded onto the closed cavity. When the infrared-sensitive gas absorbs the infrared light to expand, the infrared sensitive gas will press the piezoelectric transforming unit, which causes piezoelectric signal generated by the piezoelectric transforming unit to be changed, thereby achieving the detection on the infrared light.

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31-05-2018 дата публикации

Motion sensor

Номер: US20180151059A1
Автор: Micko Eric Scott
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A motion sensor has at least two tiers of monitored volumes that are offset from each other. Electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared light, is directed from the monitored volumes onto at least two sets of detector elements having separate outputs on a pyroelectric substrate of an infrared detector. As a warm object, such as a human or an animal, moves through the monitored volumes, the warmth from the object causes the voltage on the outputs of the infrared detector to change. The resultant waveforms are compared and if the two waveforms have a phase relationship corresponding to a critical phase angle that is based on the pitch of the monitored volumes and the offset between the tiers of monitored volumes, an animal-immune motion indication is generated. 110-. (canceled)11. A motion sensor comprising:an infrared detector comprising a first set of detector elements and a second set of detector elements; andan optical system to direct electromagnetic energy from a first set of monitored volumes spaced at a pitch in a first direction onto the first set of detector elements and to direct electromagnetic energy from a second set of monitored volumes spaced at the pitch in the first direction onto the second set of detector elements;wherein the second set of monitored volumes have an offset from the first set of monitored volumes in the first direction.12. The motion sensor of claim 11 , wherein the electromagnetic energy comprises infrared light.13. The motion sensor of claim 11 , wherein the optical system comprises at least a Fresnel lens.14. The motion sensor of claim 11 , wherein the optical system comprises at a plurality of reflecting elements.15. The motion sensor of claim 11 , wherein the offset is a non-quadrature offset.16. The motion sensor of claim 11 , wherein the second set of monitored volumes have a second offset from the first set of monitored volumes in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction.17. The motion sensor of claim 16 , ...

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01-06-2017 дата публикации

THERMAL SENSOR COMBINATION

Номер: US20170153146A1
Принадлежит: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

A thermal sensor device using a combination of thermopile and pyroelectric sensors is disclosed. The combination is achieved in a process flow that includes ferroelectric materials, which may be used as a pyroelectric sensor, and p-poly/n-poly for thermopiles. The combination retains the sensitivity and accuracy of the thermopile sensor and speed of pyroelectric sensors. The combination provides lower noise than individual thermopile sensors and results in a higher signal-to-noise ratio. 1: A microelectronic device comprising:a heat sensing layer formed in a semiconductor substrate, the heat sensing layer comprising an array of thermopile elements arranged around an array of pyroelectric elements;a thermal isolation membrane formed underneath the heat sensing layer;a heat absorbing layer formed over the heat sensing layer; anda heat sink coupled to the semiconductor substrate,wherein a first end of each one of the thermopile elements is thermally coupled to the heat absorbing layer and thermally isolated from the heat sink by the thermal isolation membrane, anda second end of each one of the thermopile elements is thermally coupled to the heat sink and thermally isolated from the heat absorbing layer by the thermal isolation membrane.2: The micro electric device of claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric array is thermally coupled to the heat absorbing layer and thermally isolated from the heat sink by the thermal isolation membrane.3: The microelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the thermal isolation membrane is formed on the semiconductor substrate using one or more of hydrofluoric acid (HF) vapor etching and reactive-ion etching.4: The microelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric elements are ferroelectric isolation capacitors.6: The microelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the thermopile array and the pyroelectric array are electrically coupled in parallel.7: The microelectronic device of claim 1 , wherein the thermopile array is selected from a ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STACK OF LAYERS FOR A MATRIX THERMAL SENSOR

Номер: US20190148618A1
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A method produces a matrix of pixels of a thermal sensor, suitable for passive addressing. The matrix of pixels includes a layer including a first series of electrically conducting strips, forming charge collection macro-electrodes; a layer including a pyroelectric material; and a layer including a second series of electrically conducting strips, forming heating strips. The method includes a step of transfer of one on the other of a first and a second elementary stack, the first elementary stack including the first series of strips, and the second elementary stack including the second series of strips. This method makes it possible to relax the manufacturing constraints of the series of strips. 1. A method for producing a matrix of pixels for a thermal sensor , each pixel including a pyroelectric capacitance formed by a portion including a pyroelectric material arranged between a charge collection electrode and a reference electrode , and a heating element , the heating elements of the pixels of a same line of pixels being integrally formed together into a same heating strip , the charge collection electrodes of the pixels of a same column of pixels being integrally formed together into a same charge collection macro-electrode , and the matrix of pixels being constituted of a stack of layers comprising:a layer of charge collection electrodes, including a first series of electrically conducting strips parallel with each other, forming the charge collection macro-electrodes;a layer including a pyroelectric material, comprising the pyroelectric material portions of each of the pixels; anda heating layer, including a second series of electrically conducting strips parallel with each other, forming the heating strips, wherein the layer including a pyroelectric material is located between the layer of charge collection electrodes and the heating layer;the method comprising:transferring one on the other of a first and a second elementary stack, to form said stack of layers ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

Excrement-Based Body Temperature Measurement Device

Номер: US20180153414A1
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Body temperature of a toilet user may be non-intrusively obtained on a regular basis using one or more non-contact optical temperature sensors having a field-of-view between a surface of a toilet bowl and a user of the toilet while the user is releasing body excrement into the toilet. An output of the non-contact optical temperature sensor is used to determine a body temperature of the user based on at least one of: a temperature of the body excrement while the body excrement is in the field-of-view of the non-contact optical temperature sensor, a temperature of a perineal area of the user while using the toilet, a temperature of the body excrement while the body excrement is detached from the body and falling toward the surface of the toilet bowl, or a combination thereof. 1. A body temperature toilet apparatus comprising:one or more non-contact optical temperature sensors having a field-of-view between a surface of a toilet bowl of a toilet and a user of the toilet while the user is releasing body excrement into the toilet;wherein an output of the one or more non-contact optical temperature sensors is used to determine a body temperature of the user based on: a temperature of the body excrement while the body excrement is in the field-of-view of the one or more non-contact optical temperature sensors, a temperature of a perineal area of the user while using the toilet, a temperature of the body excrement while the body excrement is detached from the body and falling toward the surface of the toilet bowl, or a combination thereof.2. The body temperature toilet apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the non-contact optical temperature sensors is mounted under a toilet seat of the toilet.3. The body temperature toilet apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the non-contact optical temperature sensors is mounted in the toilet bowl.4. The body temperature toilet apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the non-contact optical temperature sensors ...

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09-06-2016 дата публикации

AN APPARATUS FOR SENSING

Номер: US20160161340A1
Автор: COLLI Alan
Принадлежит: Nokia Corporation

An apparatus comprising: a sensor () configured to sense electromagnetic radiation () wherein the sensor () comprises a sensing portion () comprising a pyroelectric material () configured to be responsive to incident electromagnetic radiation () and a transducing portion () configured to convert the response of the pyroelectric material () into an output signal; and at least one antenna () configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation () onto the sensor (). 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus comprising:a sensor configured to sense electromagnetic radiation wherein the sensor comprises a sensing portion comprising a pyroelectric material configured to be responsive to incident electromagnetic radiation and a transducing portion configured to convert the response of the pyroelectric material into an output signal; andat least one antenna configured to direct the incident electromagnetic radiation onto the sensor.17. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the transducing portion comprises graphene.18. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the transducing portion is positioned in proximity to the pyroelectric material so that changes in charge distribution within the pyroelectric material affect the output signal provided by the transducing portion.19. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the transducing portion is positioned overlaying the sensing portion.20. An apparatus as claimed as claimed in wherein the transducing portion extends between a source contact and a drain contact.21. An apparatus as claimed in wherein at least one antenna is coupled to at least one of the contacts.22. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the at least one antenna comprises a plasmonic antenna.23. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the at least one antenna is configured to concentrate energy from the electromagnetic radiation onto the sensor to amplify an effect of the incident electromagnetic radiation on the sensor.24. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the at least one antenna is configured ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20150168222A1
Автор: NODA Toshinari

An infrared detection device includes a substrate and a heat-type light sensing element. The substrate has a recess, and a frame positioned around the recess. The heat-type light sensing element has a leg and a sensing unit, and the leg is connected onto the frame so that the sensing unit is positioned over the recess. The heat-type light sensing element includes an intermediate layer provided on the substrate, a first electrode layer provided on the intermediate layer, a sensing layer provided on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer provided on the sensing layer. The substrate has a linear thermal expansion coefficient larger than that of the sensing layer. The intermediate layer has a linear thermal expansion coefficient decreasing toward the first electrode layer from the substrate. 1. An infrared detection device comprising:a substrate provided with a recess and including a frame positioned around the recess; anda heat-type light sensing element including a sensing unit and a leg connected onto the frame so that the sensor unit is positioned over the recess, the heat-type light sensing element also including an intermediate layer provided on the substrate, a first electrode layer provided on the intermediate layer, a sensing layer provided on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer provided on the sensing layer,wherein the substrate has a linear thermal expansion coefficient larger than a linear thermal expansion coefficient of the sensing layer, andwherein the intermediate layer has a linear thermal expansion coefficient decreasing toward the first electrode layer from the substrate.2. The infrared detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein one of a polarization amount and capacitance of the sensing layer changes according to temperature change.3. The infrared detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the substrate is formed of a material capable of reflecting infrared rays.4. The infrared detection device according ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH BUILT-IN VISIBLE CAMERA AND THERMAL SENSOR WITH THERMAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE VISIBLE CAMERA USER INTERFACE AND DISPLAY

Номер: US20210190594A1
Автор: Araki Leonard, Mead Russ
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Systems and methods that integrate thermal sensors into PED's, where those sensors may include single, or small number, of pixel temperature sensors up to full image capable built-in thermal cameras acting as an additional camera for a PED user. These sensors may be associated with dedicated thermal applications for expert users. For less expert consumers, a capability to pass thermal data through the native visible camera application (app), whose use is already familiar to the PED user, will be provided. This integration of thermal image data with the visible image and familiar visible camera app controls is intended to provide any user with useful thermal information regardless of degree of familiarity with thermal information. 1. A personal electronic device (PED) , comprising:at least one visible camera;at least one thermal sensor, wherein at least a portion of image pixel locations from the visible camera and the thermal sensor are mapped to each other; anda processor and memory having instructions thereon that, when executed, cause the processor to run a native visible camera application for control and display of the visible camera; extract information from selected thermal sensor pixels from thermal images; and', 'display the extracted information at least one of overlaid on, blended with, or in place of, corresponding pixels in a visible camera image captured by the visible camera., 'wherein the native visible camera application is configured to2. The PED of claim 1 , wherein the extracted information from selected thermal sensor pixels comprises a temperature corresponding to one or more center pixels in the visible camera image.3. The PED of claim 1 , wherein the extracted information from selected thermal sensor pixels comprises a temperature corresponding to one or more user selected pixels in the visible camera image.4. The PED of claim 1 , wherein the thermal sensor is a thermal camera claim 1 , and wherein the extracted information from selected ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

Electromagnetic Radiation Power and Irradiance Measurement Device and Methods

Номер: US20210190597A1

The present invention relates to a system for measuring the power of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) using piezoelectric transducers (PZTs) and pyroelectric transducers (PRTs). According to an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a target cell has a mirrored surface that can partially reflect and partially absorb EMR. Each target cell can include or be coupled to PZTs and PRTs. When incident EMR reflects off of targets cells, the reflected portion creates radiation pressure and the non-reflected portions creates heat. The PZTs convert the pressure into a first electric current, and the PRTs convert the heat into a second electric current. Measuring the first and/or second currents allows a user to calculate the original power of an EMR source. By utilizing multiple target cells placed in specially designed arrays, a user can calculate fluctuations of EMR power by time and location across the target cells. 1. An electromagnetic radiation (EMR) measurement system comprising:a plurality of target cells each comprising a first section comprising a piezoelectric material and a pyroelectric material and a second section comprising a reflective material;a processor electrically coupled to each target cell of the plurality of target cells;wherein EMR reflecting off the plurality of target cells creates radiation pressure upon the plurality of targets cells, wherein the radiation pressure induces a first portion of an electric current within the plurality of target cells;wherein EMR absorbed by the plurality of target cells induces a second portion of the electric current within the plurality of target cells;wherein the processor receives the first and second portions of the electric current.2. The system of claim 1 , each target cell further comprising a force member disposed between the first and second sections.3. The system of claim 2 , each target cell further comprising a plurality of fins disposed along the force member.4. The system of claim 2 , each ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

SECURITY DEVICE WITH A FULL LENGTH LENS

Номер: US20160169743A1
Автор: BUCKLEY Mark C.
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A security device including a Fresnel lens covering the entire face of the device, a housing, and a pyroelectric detector is disclosed. The center portion of the Fresnel lens which contains the Fresnel lens elements is molded flat, it's edges are molded in the final installed form and its edges contain appendages that secure the lens on the device so there are no gaps between the lens and the device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing including a Fresnel lens and a front cover joined together at their respective edges;a pyroelectric detector contained within the housing; anda microcontroller in contact with the pyroelectric detector,wherein the front cover is complementary in size to the Fresnel lens,wherein the Fresnel lens includes a center portion, a first outer portion, and a second outer portion,wherein the center portion is molded as a flat plane and includes a unitary part that includes an array of Fresnel lens elements,wherein each of the first and second outer portions is molded to form a partial-cylinder portion having radius R, andwherein, when the Fresnel lens and the front cover are joined together at their respective edges, the center portion of the Fresnel lens bends such that the center portion and the first and second outer portions faun a partial-cylinder outer surface extending from a first edge of the Fresnel lens to a second edge of the Fresnel lens and having radius R.2. The apparatus of wherein the Fresnel lens comprises high density polyethylene.3. The apparatus of wherein the front cover comprises a thermoplastic polymer material.4. (canceled)5. The apparatus of wherein each of the first and second outer sections of the Fresnel lens comprises a wall that attaches to the front cover claim 1 , wherein each wall protrudes from an inner surface of the Fresnel lens opposite the partial-cylinder outer surface.6. The apparatus of wherein the wall comprises hook receiving holes or slots and the front cover comprises complementary hooks or flanges ...

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15-06-2017 дата публикации

Ceiling mounted motion detector with pir signal enhancement

Номер: US20170167923A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A system including a pyroelectric sensor further including an enclosure, a positive pyroelectric sensing element located within the enclosure, a negative pyroelectric sensing element located adjacent the positive pyroelectric sensing element within the enclosure and a window disposed in the enclosure having an elongated shape with a width of the window parallel to a line joining the respective centers of the sensing elements and the length perpendicular to the line wherein the window is centered over the sensing elements to conduct infrared energy from an external source onto the sensing elements and wherein the width of the window is less than the combined widths of the sensing elements plus any space separating the sensing elements.

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

Infrared radiation sensors and methods of manufacturing infrared radiation sensors

Номер: US20190162600A1
Принадлежит: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

An infrared radiation sensor comprises a substrate, a membrane formed in or at the substrate, a first counter electrode, a second counter electrode, and a composite comprising at least two layers of materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion. At least a portion of the membrane forms a deflectable electrode and the deflectable electrode is electrically floating. A first capacitance is formed between the deflectable electrode and the first counter electrode, and a second capacitance is formed between the deflectable electrode and the second counter electrode. The membrane comprises the composite or is supported at the substrate by the composite. The membrane comprises an absorption region configured to cause deformation of the composite by absorbing infrared radiation, the deformation resulting in a deflection of the deflectable electrode, which causes a change of the first and second capacitances.

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

TERAHERTZ (THZ) WAVE DETECTING SENSOR AND THZ WAVE DETECTING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20200158576A1
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The present invention relates to a terahertz (THz) wave detecting sensor including a MXene material represented by the following Formula 1 as a sensing material: 1. A terahertz (THz) wave detecting sensor comprising an MXene material represented by the following Formula 1 as a sensing material:{'br': None, 'sub': (n+1)', 'n, 'MX,\u2003\u2003[Formula 1]'}wherein, in Formula 1, M is at least one transition metal selected from early transition metal elements, X is at least one selected from C and N, and n is an integer selected from 1 to 3.2. The THz wave detecting sensor of claim 1 , wherein M in Formula 1 includes at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of Sc claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , V claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , Zr claim 1 , Nb claim 1 , Mo claim 1 , Hf claim 1 , and Ta.3. The THz wave detecting sensor of claim 1 , wherein at least one chemical functional group selected from among —O claim 1 , —OH claim 1 , and —F is bonded to a surface of the MXene material.4. The THz wave detecting sensor of claim 1 , wherein the MXene material has a two-dimensional monolayer structure.5. The THz wave detecting sensor of claim 1 , wherein the MXene material has a layered structure in which two-dimensional MXene materials are stacked.6. The THz wave detecting sensor of claim 1 , wherein the MXene material includes at least one selected from among TiC claim 1 , TiC claim 1 , TiC claim 1 , and MoTiC.7. The THz wave detecting sensor of claim 1 , wherein the MXene material is dispersed in a polymer matrix.8. A terahertz (THz) wave detecting device comprising the THz wave detecting sensor according to .9. The THz wave detecting device of claim 8 , wherein the THz wave detecting device is a bolometer-type THz wave detecting device.10. The THz wave detecting device of claim 8 , wherein the THz wave detecting device is a photo-thermoelectric THz wave detecting device.11. The THz wave detecting device of claim 9 , wherein the THz wave detecting device has a structure in ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

PROJECTOR

Номер: US20210199595A1
Автор: YANAGIHARA Hirokazu
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A projector includes a first detection section which has a first sensor provided to an enclosure, and has a first detection axis as a central axis of a first detection range as a detection range of the first sensor, and a second detection section which has a second sensor provided to the enclosure, and has a second detection axis as a central axis of a second detection range as a detection range of the second sensor, and a distance of the first detection range from the first sensor in the first detection axis of the first detection section is longer than a distance of the second detection range from the second sensor in the second detection axis of the second detection section. 1. A projector comprising:an illumination section configured to emit light;a light modulation section configured to modulate the light from the illumination section in accordance with image information;a projection section configured to project the light from the light modulation section;an enclosure configured to house the illumination section, the light modulation section, and the projection section;a first detection section which has a first sensor provided to the enclosure, and has a first detection axis as a central axis of a first detection range as a detection range of the first sensor; anda second detection section which has a second sensor provided to the enclosure, and has a second detection axis as a central axis of a second detection range as a detection range of the second sensor, whereina distance of the first detection range from the first sensor in the first detection axis of the first detection section is longer than a distance of the second detection range from the second sensor in the second detection axis of the second detection section.2. The projector according to claim 1 , whereinthe first sensor is disposed so that the first detection axis extends along a projection direction of the light by the projection section.3. The projector according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

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23-06-2016 дата публикации

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20160178440A1
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A management system includes labels disposed on a management target at respective positions different from each other each of the labels including display parts, the display parts changing respective colors depending on different levels of temperature or humidity, the display parts changing coloring positions depending on the level; an image obtaining unit outputting image data indicating an image of the labels captured by the imaging device; an image processing part performing first or second image processing, the first image processing transforming the image data so that a difference in a number of pixels corresponding to each of the labels among the labels in image data after the transformation is less than that before the transformation, the second image processing recognizing an image of the display parts; and a level detector detecting the level of temperature or humidity based on brightness information of pixels corresponding to the display parts. 1. A management system comprising:a plurality of labels disposed on a management target at respective positions different from each other in a direction separating from an imaging device, each of the labels including a plurality of display parts, the plurality of display parts being configured to change respective colors depending on different levels of temperature or humidity with each other, the plurality of display parts being arranged so as to change coloring positions depending on level of temperature or humidity;an image obtaining unit configured to output image data indicating an image of the labels captured by the imaging device;an image processing part configured to perform first image processing or second image processing, the first image processing being configured to transform the image data in a manner such that a difference in a number of pixels corresponding to each of the labels among the labels in image data after the transformation is less than a difference in the number of pixels corresponding to ...

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