| 45th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 25 |
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| 20100283992 | METHOD OF OPTICAL TELEDETECTION OF COMPOUNDS IN A MEDIUM - The invention relates to a method of optical teledetection of compounds in a medium in which:
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| 20100283993 | Automated Soil Measurement Device - A system and a method are disclosed for combining a soil sample and extractant in a mixing chamber to produce a liquid extractant-soil mixture. A portion of the liquid extractant-soil mixture is directed from the mixing chamber through a sample measurement chamber coupled to the mixing chamber. The sample measurement chamber is coupled to a light source so that light propagates from the light source through the portion of the liquid extractant-soil mixture to an optical detector which generates an attenuation spectrum indicating light received by the detector at different wavelengths. The sample measurement chamber may include an attenuation cell having a specified optical path between a first measurement window and a second measurement window and angular surface directing particulates in the liquid extractant-soil mixture away from the attenuation cell. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100283994 | Measurement of Nitrate-Nitrogen Concentration in Soil based on Absorption Spectroscopy - The nitrate-nitrogen concentration in soil is estimated based on the nitrate-nitrogen 200 nm absorption peak. In one embodiment, a device measures the attenuation spectrum of a soil-extractant mixture over a wavelength range that includes wavelengths in the vicinity of the 200 nm absorption peak (the spectral operating range) and then determines the nitrate-nitrogen concentration based on the attenuation spectrum. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100283995 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES - The present invention pertains to a system for the automated analysis of samples, comprising: a first optical device including at least one receptacle for receiving at least one of said samples and a receptacle-associated optical unit including at least one receptacle-associated light source for emitting light adapted for determining a colour of said sample and generating a light beam for irradiating said sample contained in said receptacle and at least one receptacle-associated light detector for detecting light transmitted through said sample and generating a receptacle-associated detection signal; a second optical device including at least one test element provided with at least one test zone for applying said sample, said test zone being subject to an optically detectable change in response to at least one characteristic of said sample being different from said colour and a test element-associated optical unit. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100283996 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED MEASUREMENT AND COMPENSATION OF CHROMATIC DISPERSION IN AN OPTICAL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for distributed measurement of chromatic dispersion in an optical network is disclosed. The network comprises optical switching nodes interconnected by optical links. An optical link may comprise multiple spans, each span ending in a transport module which comprises signal-processing components. At least one optical switching node has a probing signal generator transmitting an optical probing signal along a selected path in the network. Probing-signal detectors placed at selected transport modules determine chromatic-dispersion values and send results to a processing unit which determines appropriate placement of compensators or appropriate adjustments of compensators placed along the path. A preferred probing signal has the form of wavelength modulated optical carrier which is further intensity modulated by a periodic, preferably sinusoidal, probing tone. Variation in the phase-shift of the probing tone corresponding to variation of the wavelength of the optical probing signal determines chromatic-dispersion characteristics for different spans of the path. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100283997 | Test device, system and method for optic fiber cable connections - The specification discloses test device, system, and method for optic fiber cable connections. A light-emitting element emits a light signal, and a light-receiving element receives the light signal. When no electrical signal is received within a predetermined time, the central processing unit generates a random delay time for the light-emitting element to wait for the random delay time before re-emitting the light signal for a connection test. The invention solves the problem of difficulty in locating wrong corrections of optic fiber cables. It can quickly check whether the optic fiber cables are correctly connected. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100283998 | LIGHT SENSOR WITH INTENSITY AND DIRECTION DETECTION - A light sensor and light sensing system to detect an intensity of incident light and an angle of incidence of the incident light. The light sensor includes a dielectric layer, a plurality of photo detectors coupled relative to the dielectric layer, and a plurality of stacks of opaque slats embedded within the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is substantially transparent to the incident light. The photo detectors detect the incident light through the dielectric layer. The stacks of opaque slats are approximately parallel to an interface between the dielectric layer and the photo detectors. The stacks of opaque slats define light apertures between adjacent stacks of opaque slats. At least some of the stacks of opaque slats are arranged at a non-zero angle relative to other stacks of the opaque slats. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100283999 | LENS IMAGE SENSING APPARATUS - A light beam (L) from a light source is reflected by a half mirror ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTED SENSING UTILIZING OPTICAL SCATTERING IN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for distributed sensing utilizing optical scattering in optical waveguides and reveals two types of the invention. One type of the invention is to characterize optical scattering while actively controlling the temperature of the optical waveguide. The other type of the invention is to characterize optical scattering while strain/stress is induced into the optical waveguide through interaction of the jackets or coatings of the optical waveguide with objects under test. In one embodiment of the invention, the optical scattering based method and apparatus can sense liquid level, liquid distribution, and temperature gradient on ground and in low gravity. Other embodiments of the invention can detect location and concentration of liquid spill and gas leak along pipelines, or measure liquid or gas flow rates. Moreover, the method and apparatus described in the invention have capabilities of sensing multiple physical and chemical parameters using one sensing optical waveguide. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284001 | SURFACED ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY SUBSTRATES - Manufacturing a surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) active structure includes exposing a substrate to produce an exposure pattern then etching the substrate based on the exposure pattern to produce a plurality of nanostructure cores having a plurality of sides extending from the substrate. Adjacent nanostructure cores are separated by core gaps. SERS active material is deposited onto the plurality of nanostructure cores producing a structure having gaps suitable for use in a SERS process. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284002 | THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR ONE-DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - A thermal conductivity measurement apparatus for measuring a thermal conductivity of a one-dimensional material includes a substrate, a vacuum chamber receiving the substrate and four spaced electrodes. The one-dimensional material spans across the four spaced electrodes. A middle part of the one-dimensional material, located between the second and third electrodes, is suspended. The present disclosure further provides a method for measuring the thermal conductivity of the one-dimensional material. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284003 | Optical Emission Spectroscopic (OES) Instrument with Automatic Top and Bottom Slit Curtains - An optical emission spectroscopic (OES) instrument includes a spectrometer, a processor and an adjustable mask controlled by the processor. The adjustable mask defines a portion of an analytical gap imaged by the spectrometer. The instrument automatically adjusts the size and position of an opening in the mask, so the spectrometer images an optimal portion of plasma formed in the analytical gap, thereby improving signal and noise characteristics of the instrument, without requiring tedious and time-consuming manual adjustment of the mask during manufacture or use. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284004 | MEASURING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN OPTICAL SPECTROMETER - The invention relates to a measuring arrangement for an optical spectrometer, in particular a photon density wave spectrometer, having a measuring chamber, which can be loaded with a sample to be measured, and a coupling-in/coupling-out device which is configured to receive excitation light from a light source and couple it into the sample to be measured in the measuring chamber and to receive measuring light formed in the sample to be measured on account of the excitation light which has been coupled in and to emit said measuring light to a detection device, wherein the coupling-in/coupling-out device has an optical switching device and a plurality of light guide elements which couple to the latter, have a respective optical waveguide and can be connected according to at least one selectable measuring configuration using the optical switching device in order to couple in the excitation light and receive the measuring light according to the at least one selectable measuring configuration, and wherein outputs of the plurality of light guide elements are positioned according to a spiral arrangement in the viewing direction of the outputs. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284005 | SPECTROMETER FOR MEASURING MOVING SAMPLE MATERIAL AND THE METHOD - An optical or infrared spectrometer is suitable for on-line measurements for industrial, agricultural, field, commercial and other applications. Optical spectrometers are very useful for various analytical measurements. On-line operation is needed for obtaining real-time information, which is useful e.g. for process automation and quality control needs. The invention is based on optical design optimized for measuring moving samples at a distance and includes a light guide for signal homogenization, a linear variable filter for defining multiple measurement wavelengths as well as a linear detector array for detecting optical signals relating to the different wavelengths. There is an element for cooling and stabilizing the operating temperature of both the linear detector array and the linear variable filter, while the spectrometer is operating in variable environmental conditions. Thanks to the optical signal chain designed to maximize the radiance at the detector, the proposed spectrometer can provide high signal-to-noise ratio and high speed. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284006 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF FLUID SAMPLES, CALIBRATION, AND DETECTION OF CONCENTRATION LEVELS - According to example configurations herein, a system includes an inertial filter, a temperature controller, and analyzer. The inertial filter has multiple ports including a first port, a second port, and a third port. A sample gas flows between the first port and the third port of the inertial filter. The second port of the inertial filter outputs a portion of the gas flowing between the first port and the second port. The temperature controller controls a temperature of the inertial filter and/or the gas flowing through the inertial filter. The analyzer receives the portion of the gas flow outputted by the second port of the inertial filter and produces a value indicative of a concentration of sulfur trioxide in the portion of the gas flow. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284007 | Spectrum Based Endpointing For Chemical Mechanical Polishing - Methods and apparatus for spectrum-based endpointing. An endpointing method includes selecting a reference spectrum. The reference spectrum is a spectrum of white light reflected from a film of interest on a first substrate and has a thickness greater than a target thickness. The reference spectrum is empirically selected for particular spectrum-based endpoint determination logic so that the target thickness is achieved when endpoint is called by applying the particular spectrum-based endpoint logic. The method includes obtaining a current spectrum. The current spectrum is a spectrum of white light reflected from a film of interest on a second substrate when the film of interest is being subjected to a polishing step and has a current thickness that is greater than the target thickness. The method includes determining, for the second substrate, when an endpoint of the polishing step has been achieved. The determining is based on the reference and current spectra. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284008 | Method of Determining Overlay Error and a Device Manufacturing Method - A method of determining an overlay error in which asymmetry of a first order of a diffraction pattern is modeled as being a weighted sum of harmonics. Both the first order harmonic and higher order harmonics are non-negligible and weights for both are calculated. The weights are calculated using three or more of sets of superimposed patterns using a least mean square method. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284009 | COLOR ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A color analysis system includes a plurality of light sources configured to illuminate a test patch. A sensor is configured to receive light from the plurality of light sources reflected from the test patch. A controller is configured to determine the color of the test patch in response to light received by the sensor reflected from the first light source, and adjust the color determination in response to light received by the sensor reflected from the first and second light sources. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284010 | Respirator end-of-service life probe - An end-of-service life indicator for a sorbent filter includes a tube containing a noble metal nanoparticle film on an optically transparent substrate, the substrate being perpendicular to the axis of the tube. An opening in the tube adjacent to the film allows chemical vapor to accumulate in the tube and be absorbed by the film. A light source located at one end of the tube and a light detector at the other end determines the amount of light absorbed by the nanoparticle film due to exposure to chemical vapor. A signal from the light detector is applied to an electronic processor that determines attenuation of light by the film, and the processor is connected to an indicator to provide an indication of the exposure of the film to the vapor. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284011 | Making and using Doppler shifted measurements in gas filter correlation radiometry - A method is provided for making and using measurements in gas filter correlation radiometry. A Gas Filter Correlation Radiometer (GFCR) instrument is moved in a region of space surrounding a heavenly body. An atmosphere of the heavenly body is viewed with the GFCR instrument along a first view direction with the atmosphere and the GFCR instrument experiencing a relative velocity of approximately zero. The atmosphere is also viewed with the GFCR instrument along at least one second view direction that is angularly separated from the first view direction such that atmospheric spectra associated with the second view direction appears Doppler shifted with respect to atmospheric spectra associated with the first view direction. A gas filter correlation radiometry application is performed using the measurement signals obtained from the different view directions. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284012 | Portable and Cartridge-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Systems - This specification discloses various improvements in the field of SPR sensing systems. One improvement relates to a portable SPR sensing system, e.g., a system contained within a suitcase that can be hand-carried to a monitoring site. Another improvement relates to a portable, cartridge-based SPR sensing system. In this system, selected portions of the system's electrical and fluidics systems are allocated between a base unit and a removable/disposable cartridge. Other improvements relate to methods or protocols for operating an SPR sensing system. Such methods provide for the elimination of false positives and increased sensitivity, e.g., by using secondary antibodies with specificity for different target epitopes and by sensor element redundancy. In addition, protocols are provided for the detection of small molecules. Such protocols may employ a competition type assay where the presence of the analyte inhibits the binding of antibodies to surface immobilized analyte, or a displacement assay, where antibodies bound to the analyte on the sensor surface are displaced by free analyte. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284013 | SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE MEASURING DEVICE, SAMPLE CELL, AND MEASURING METHOD - A surface plasmon resonance measuring device includes a light source ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284014 | DETERMINING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE OPTICAL PROPERTIES VIA INTEGRATING SPHERE SPATIAL MEASUREMENTS - An optical sample is mounted on a spatial-acquisition apparatus that is placed in or on an enclosure. An incident beam is irradiated on a surface of the sample and the specular reflection is allowed to escape from the enclosure through an opening. The spatial-acquisition apparatus is provided with a light-occluding slider that moves in front of the sample to block portions of diffuse scattering from the sample. As the light-occluding slider moves across the front of the sample, diffuse light scattered into the area of the backside of the light-occluding slider is absorbed by back side surface of the light-occluding slider. By measuring a baseline diffuse reflectance without a light-occluding slider and subtracting measured diffuse reflectance with a light-occluding slider therefrom, diffuse reflectance for the area blocked by the light-occluding slider can be calculated. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284015 | Scanning EUV Interference Imaging for Extremely High Resolution Patterning - A system and method are provided for writing patterns onto substrates. First and second beams of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation are produced. An exposure unit is used to project the first and second beams of EUV radiation onto a substrate. The first and second beams of radiation interfere with each other to expose a first set of parallel lines at an exposure field of the substrate. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284016 | OPTICAL CYTOMETRY - The present invention provides optical systems and methods for determining a characteristic of a cell, such as cell type, cellular response to a biochemical event, biological state and the like. The methods typically involve using interferometry to observe membrane properties in a cell and then use this information to determine one or more characteristics of a cell. The methods of the invention are useful for applications such as drug screening as well as diagnostic techniques. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284017 | Miniature Fourier Transform Spectrometer and Method of Operation - A Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) interferometer is implemented in a Fourier transform spectrometer, which includes a common housing containing the interferometer and a gas cell, possibly including a preconcentrator. The interferometer system includes an optical bench and at least two mirror structures, being patterned from one or more layers on the optical bench and erected to extend substantially perpendicularly to the bench to define two interferometer arms to provide a MEMS interferometer. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284018 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE RELATIVE INTENSITY NOISE (RIN) SUBTRACTION IN DEPOLARIZED GYROS - Effective relative intensity noise (RIN) subtraction systems and methods for improving ARW performance of a depolarized gyros. This invention taps the RIN detector light in the sensing loop, after the light transmits through the depolarizer and the coil but before it combines with the counter propagating lightwave. The tapped RIN lightwaves are polarized with pass-axis orientated in the same direction as that of the IOC, so that the RIN detector receives lightwaves with spectrum substantially identical to that of the rate detector, leading to more effective RIN subtraction. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284019 | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A semiconductor integrated optical device includes a group III-V compound semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor optical device region, and an optical waveguide region. The semiconductor optical device region and the optical waveguide region are arranged on the group III-V compound semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor optical device region has a first optical waveguide made of group III-V compound semiconductor. The optical waveguide region has a second optical waveguide optically coupled with the first optical waveguide. The optical waveguide region further includes a silicon oxide layer. The silicon oxide layer is disposed between the group III-V compound semiconductor substrate and the second optical waveguide. The second optical waveguide is made of semiconductor which is different from the group III-V compound semiconductor. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284020 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL FIBER SENSOR - Apparatus and method for chemical and biological agent sensing. An example sensing apparatus includes a resonator having a resonance frequency. The resonator includes a coil of a photonic crystal fiber. The photonic crystal fiber has a solid region configured to guide a substantially single optical mode of light having, a cladding surrounding an exterior of the solid region, and at least one hollow core within the cladding. The cladding contains at least one hollow core. The photonic crystal fiber is configured to introduce a fluid that may contain an analyte to the hollow core. The photonic crystal fiber is configured so that the light interacts with the fluid. The resonator is configured to produce a resonance signal centered at the resonance frequency. A predetermined change in the resonance signal indicates a presence of a quantity of the analyte in the fluid. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284021 | SHORT COHERENCE INTERFEROMETER - A short coherence interferometer apparatus for measuring multiple axially spaced regions of a specimen, in particular the eye, which has at least one measuring beam path, through which multiple individual measuring beams are incident on the specimen, and one reference beam path, through which a reference beam runs, with which the individual measuring beams are superimposed and brought into interference. The individual measuring beams are axially offset to one another upon incidence on the specimen by an amount which is adapted to the axial spacing. The interferometer apparatus superimposes each individual measuring beam with the reference beam in an interfering manner and conducts it to a detector associated with the particular individual measuring beam. The individual measuring beams are combined into a mixture in which they have varying phasing in the superposition with the reference beam. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284022 | DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A displacement measurement system including a coherent light source, a two-dimensional grating, a photo sensor, and a signal processing apparatus is provided. After the coherent light beam enters the two-dimensional grating, a zero-order light beam and a plurality of first-order diffraction beams are generated. The zero-order light beam interferes with two of the first-order beams in different directions, so that corresponding interference fringes are formed on the photo sensor. Accordingly, when the two-dimensional grating moves, displacements of the two-dimensional grating in the different directions are obtained by calculating phase differences of the interference fringes in the corresponding directions. Besides, when the two-dimensional grating rotates, the rotational angle of the two-dimensional grating is obtained from the corresponding rotational angle of a diffraction pattern of the first-order diffraction beams. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284023 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE SHAPE OF FREEFORM SURFACES - A device for measuring the shape of freeform surfaces of objects includes a point-measuring optical and or interferometric scanning arm which is displaceable along a predefined path line, which device generates a measurement beam focused on the freeform surface to be measured. With reference to the scanning point, the scanning arm is able to rotate in at least one plane, in such a way that the measuring beam impinges upon the freeform surface to be measured in a perpendicular manner or within an acceptance angle of the scanning arm. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284024 | 3D SCANNING ACOUSTO-OPTIC MICROSCOPE - A scanning microscope includes an acousto-optic scanner that produces a scanned beam. A beam separator based on total internal reflection or angle tuning of a dielectric filter separates an unscanned portion of an excitation light flux from a scanned portion. The scanned beam is directed to a specimen, and optical radiation generated in response to the scanned beam is directed to a detector that produces a detected signal that can be used to determine an image. The scanned beam can be directed to the specimen without formation of any intermediate focusing. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284025 | INTENSITY COMPENSATION FOR INTERCHANGEABLE CHROMATIC POINT SENSOR COMPONENTS - Methods for providing compensation for non-uniform response of a light source and wavelength detector subsystem of a chromatic point sensor (CPS) are provided. Light from the light source is input into an optical path that bypasses the measurement path through a CPS optical pen and provides the bypass light to the wavelength detector to provide a raw intensity profile distributed over the pixels of detector. The resulting set of raw intensity profile signals are analyzed to determine a set of error compensation factors for wavelength-dependent intensity variations that occur in the raw intensity profile signals. Later, the error compensation factors may be applied to reduce distortions and asymmetries that may otherwise occur in the shape of the signals in the peak region of CPS distance measurement profile signal data. The disclosed methods may provide enhanced accuracy, robustness, field-testing, and interchangeability for CPS components, in various embodiments. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284026 | VALVE - A metering valve has a closable discharge opening from which liquid drops can be discharged, wherein a beam device is provided which generates electromagnetic radiation. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284027 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF ONE OR MORE PARAMETERS OF VIA-HOLES - The present invention provides a novel system and method for obtaining at least one of a cross-section profile, depth, width, slope, undercut and other parameters of via-holes by non-destructive technique. The optical system comprises an illumination system for producing at least one light beam and directing it on a sample in a region of the structure containing at least one via-hole; a detection system configured and operable to collect a pattern of light reflected from the illuminated region, the light pattern being indicative of one or more parameters of said via-hole; and, a control system connected to the detection system, the control system comprising a memory utility for storing a predetermined theoretical model comprising data representative of a set of parameters describing via-holes reflected pattern, and a data processing and analyzing utility configured and operable to receive and analyze image data indicative of the detected light pattern and determine one or more parameters of said via-hole. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284028 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - An image forming apparatus includes a communicating unit ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284029 | 4+ COLOR MANAGEMENT FOR GAMUT EXTENSION USING A VIRTUAL CMYK METHODOLOGY - 4+ color management sequentially processes four colors at a time from among the 4+ colors to leverage solution capability using a 4-color management tools. In methods and apparatus for processing 4+ colors, received information of 4+ colors may be processed in a first stage using four colors of the 4+ colors, such as CMYO. The processed four colors are then mapped into three virtual colors. The mapped three virtual colors and one additional unprocessed color of the 4+ colors are then processed in a second stage using a 4-color tool. From this, a second color model of at least five colors (4+) is generated, The resulting four colors determine five printer colors, and are then mapped into three virtual colors. The mapped three virtual colors and one additional unprocessed color of the 4+ colors are then processed in a third stage using a 4-color tool, From this, a third color model of at least five colors (4+) is generated. This modeling and mapping to virtual input can be repeated for once for each color beyond 4 that is supported by the printer. The processed 4+ colors are output to a device, such as a printing engine, for rendering the image. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284030 | Color conversion apparatus, color conversion method, color change program and recording medium - There is provided a color conversion table having a plurality of pieces of reference color image data making correspondence between color data for a first image device and color data for a second image device and including a specified total information amount. The color conversion table is used to distribute the reference color image data over a prescribed area in a specified color space. Color data information for each reference color image data is increased more than a specified amount within a limit of the specified total information amount. Further, a color conversion table is created using an original table which highly accurately defines colors in part of the table. If such color conversion tables are referenced for color conversion, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity, provide color matching, and perform high accuracy color conversion. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284031 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An image processing method is applied for recording an image on a recording medium using a plurality of color materials including a chromatic material and an achromatic material. A total amount of recording of the chromatic material is smaller than a total amount of recording of the achromatic material, and a plurality of monochrome modes including a first monochrome mode and a second monochrome mode are provided, the total amount of recording of the chromatic material being different for each of the monochrome modes. The image processing method includes adjusting the amount of recording of the achromatic material so that a recording density of an image recorded in the first monochrome mode and a recording density of an image recorded in the second monochrome mode become equivalent to each other with respect to the same luminance signal. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284032 | IMAGE FORMING DEVICE HAVING OPERATING INFORMATION MANAGING FUNCTION - An image forming device includes a power source unit, motors supplied with and driven by electric power from the power source unit, and a control device for controlling the motors' operations. A CPU in the control device monitors presence/absence of power supply from the power source unit. When power is cut off during image forming, the CPU causes regenerative braking of the motors. The regenerated power is voltage-converted by a second DC-DC converter in the power source unit and supplied to the control device for continuously driving the CPU, which in turn backs up operating information. This eliminates inconsistency between the actual life status and the backed-up information when power is off, with no need of frequent backup during image forming. It is thus possible to provide the image forming device which can reliably manage operating information even if power supply to the motors is stopped during printing. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284033 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ENABLING SIGNINGS AND DEDICATIONS ON A REMOTE BASIS - A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operate e to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer. The second computer is >@5r0+5 to receiving the signature and/or personalized dedication, and provide the signature and/or personalized dedication to a plotting apparatus device connected to the second computer. The plotting apparatus device is >@5r0+5 to apply the signature and/or personalized dedication introduced to the plotting apparatus device to an article, substantially in the handwriting of the individual associated with the first computer, based on the operation of the plotting apparatus device. A computer program for enabling the functions described is also provided. A related method is also disclosed. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284034 | TOY MAILBOX - A toy mailbox for children includes a storage unit and a media processing mechanism. The storage unit includes a door member for closeably opening the storage unit and an ejection slot configured on a portion of the storage unit. The media processing mechanism is coupled to the storage unit, such that the media processing mechanism is capable of dispensing a media sheet having data content printed thereon, into the storage unit through the ejection slot. Opening the storage unit enables children to access the media sheet from within the storage unit. The media processing mechanism is also capable of printing the data content on the media sheet prior to dispensing the media sheet into the storage unit. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284035 | METHOD OF STORING PRINT DATA, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM TO PERFORM THE METHOD - A method of storing print data, the method including selecting storage of the print data, receiving user identification information corresponding to the print data, certifying the user identification information by using user identification information that is stored in the image forming apparatus in advance, determining whether at least one document box corresponding to the user identification information exists in the image forming apparatus, and storing the print data in the at least one document box. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284036 | METHOD OF PROVIDING E-BOOK SERVICE AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A method of and a system for providing an e-book service are disclosed. More specifically, the method of providing an e-book service performed by an e-book server is provided by obtaining a printed document image generated according to a print command of a user for a virtual printer of a first user terminal, registering an e-book corresponding to the printed document image in an e-book database, obtaining a request for reading the e-book registered in the e-book database from a second user terminal, and responding to the request for reading the e-book by sending information on the e-book to the second user terminal. Accordingly, by using the virtual printer installed in the user terminal, a more efficient e-book service can be provided. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284037 | IMAGE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - An image transmission apparatus includes an image input unit, an identification data input unit, a receiving unit, a transmission unit, a transmission permitting unit, and a transmission control unit. The image input unit allows image data to be input therefrom. The identification data input unit allows identification data to be input thereto for permission to transmit the image data input. The receiving unit receives transmission information relating to an image transmission request transmitted from an image transmission requester. The transmission unit transmits the image data input. The transmission permitting unit determines whether or not to permit the transmission of the image data based on the identification data input and the transmission information received. The transmission control unit allows the image data input to be transmitted through the transmission unit where the transmission permitting unit determines to permit the transmission of the image data. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284038 | DATA COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - An apparatus includes a connection unit configured to connect to a network, a switching unit configured to switch a communication speed when data communication is performed via the connection unit, and a limitation unit configured to limit switching of the communication speed to set a fixed communication speed when a connection form of the network is a specific connection form. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284039 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION MANAGING METHOD AND PROGRAM - In a copying apparatus, a storage capacity of an HDD which is used in a unique file system can be changed. In a partition area for image data formatted by a general-purpose file system, an area for a virtual unique high speed file system is provided and a reservation file having a data structure which can be used by the unique file system is constructed. A unique high speed file system accesses such an area, thereby enabling functions of the unique high speed file system to be virtually used and enabling information management of the image data to be made. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284040 | CALIBRATION OF A RECORDING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method for changing a calibration of a recording apparatus ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284041 | GEOMETRIC CORRECTION OF A RECORDING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method for changing the calibration of a recording apparatus ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284042 | Communication device - When a facsimile device detects an audio signal via a CNG signal detection unit while detecting an OFF signal in a CNG signal during a telephone conversation, the facsimile device does not detect the audio signal as an OFF signal if the level of the detected audio signal is greater than a threshold and the frequency of the audio signal is within a predetermined audio frequency range. Accordingly, the facsimile device can reliably prevent a false detection of a noise that has a similar signal component to a CNG signal as a CNG signal. It is possible to prevent the facsimile machine from being automatically shifted to a facsimile receiving mode by the false detection of the noise. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284043 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image processing apparatus which detects a plurality of image areas included in an original plate image to extract a minimum rectangular area including the plurality of image areas, specifies maximum eight line segments acquired by extending four sides of the rectangular area toward corresponding four sides of the original plate image, respectively, extracts pixels existing in a neighborhood area including each of the specified line segments, and determines that the rectangular area and the minimum rectangular area including the extracted pixels are the areas of the original image. With the configuration, the image processing apparatus can accurately decide only an original area even if edge information of an original extracted from a read image is unclear. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284044 | Apparatus and Method for Retaining a Document During Imaging - Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for holding a document sheet in place against a scanning surface of an image capture system. One such apparatus is a document cover comprising: a body that is oriented parallel to the scanning surface when the document cover is in the closed position; a compliant and elastic document backing that is partially attached to the body and configured to reflect light originating from the image capture system; and a backing constraint configured to secure a central region of the document backing to the body and further configured to constrain movement of the central region in a first direction that is normal to the scanning surface while allowing movement in the same direction of outer regions that are lateral to the central region. The document backing generates a downward spring force which biases the outer regions toward the platen. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284045 | IMAGE-SCANNING DEVICE - An image-scanning device having a large depth of field and being small in size. The image-scanning device includes a plurality of cells and an image pickup device that is located so as to correspond to the cells and that picks-up the formed images. Each cell includes a first lens having a first focal length; an aperture member located at the first focal length from the first lens; and a second lens located at a second focal length shorter than the first focal length, with respect to the image pickup device. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284046 | IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE READING METHOD - An image reading device that optically reads an original sheet includes: an original sheet holder having a flat surface on which the original sheet is placed; an imaging unit that images a rectangular region that is included in the flat surface and is smaller than the flat surface; a moving unit that moves the imaging unit substantially along the flat surface in first and second directions that cross each other and places the imaging unit at a plurality of facing positions at which the imaging unit faces the flat surface; a route selector that selects, on the basis of the original sheet placed on the flat surface, a movement route along which the imaging unit is moved by the moving unit. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284047 | DOCUMENT READING APPARATUS - A document reading apparatus includes an irradiation unit configured to irradiate a document reading position with visible light and infrared light, a reading unit configured to read an image of visible light and an image of infrared light reflected from the document on the document reading position, and an extraction unit configured to extract a transparent toner image on a document based on the visible light image and the infrared light image read by the reading unit. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284048 | Techniques for obtaining scanning images and scanning device for the same - Techniques for scanning an object that does not fit upon a scan surface of a scanner and requires a non-linear scanning path are described. In one embodiment, a pair of optical navigation sensors and an image sensor (e.g., CIS) are used to determine coordinates and an angle of a scanning object. By acquiring the coordinates of optical navigation sensors with respect to the image sensor after each relative movement between the image sensor and the scanning object, coordinates of pixel points on the image sensor can be readily determined as long as there is a predefined geometry between the optical navigation sensors and the image sensor. In addition, scanned image data can be modified, enhanced or corrected in scanning or in memory. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284049 | Holographic Reconstruction System and Method with a Sequence of Visibility Regions - A holographic reconstruction system and method for the three-dimensional reconstruction of object light points of a scene is disclosed. The system includes spatial light modulation means which modulate light waves capable of interference with at least one video hologram, focusing means which focus the modulated light waves so that a viewer can view the reconstructed object light points of the scene from a visibility region that is thereby produced by focusing, and deflection means which position the visibility region by aligning the modulated light waves. The holographic reconstruction system includes deflection control means for controlling the deflection means to sequentially adjust the visibility region to different contiguous viewing positions, and light controlling means for switching the light waves in synchronicity with the deflection control means. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284050 | N-NARY OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR TRANSISTOR AND AN OPTICAL AND-GATE - An N-nary photonic transistor (PT) based on a heterojunction optical semiconductor microstructure is presented. The PT has one control signal input, one data signal input, and one output. The lights for each input can be one of the wavelengths within the N number (N-nary) of predetermined lightwaves. The output light of the PT is determined by the inputs in accordance with the switching function of the PT. The PT can be used to construct either N-nary digital logic gates or binary Boolean logic gates. For the N-nary system, both the wavelength domain and intensity domain of the lights are used which forms a two dimensional logic system. An optical AND gate, which can be used as either N-nary or binary, is constructed using the current photonic transistor, which is also presented herein. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284051 | OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE OUTPUT APPARATUS - The present invention provides an optical scanning device that prevents a disadvantageous increase in device size. Transfer optical system | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284052 | Color Filter and Color Reflective Display Device with the Same - A color filter includes a substrate, a plurality of pixel units and a transparent electrode layer. The substrate has a plurality of pixel regions. Each pixel region has a plurality of first sub-pixel regions and a second sub-pixel region. Each pixel unit is disposed in one of the pixel regions corresponding thereto and includes a plurality of and a white filter film. Each color filter film is disposed in one of the first sub-pixel regions corresponding thereto and the white filter film is disposed in the second sub-pixel region. Since the area of the white filter film is larger than the area of each color filter film, the color filter has high light-transmittance. The transparent electrode layer is disposed on the pixel units. Furthermore, a color reflective display device with the color filter is disclosed. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284053 | Electrochromic Composition, A Method Of Forming The Electrochromic Composition And An Electrochromic Apparatus - An electrochromic apparatus comprises a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer spaced from and disposed substantially parallel to the first electrode. An electrochromic layer is disposed between the first and second electrode layers. An electrolyte layer is disposed between the electrochromic layer and one of the electrode layers. The electrochromic layer comprises the dehydration reaction product of a hydrolyzed aromatic component. An electrochromic composition comprises an aromatic component having an aromatic core and at least two silicon-based groups pending from the aromatic core. The silicon-based groups have a silicon-bonded group selected from the group of hydrolyzable groups, hydrolyzates of hydrolyzable groups, and combinations thereof. The thickness of the electrochromic layer may be minimized while achieving desirable electrochromic properties that are typically characteristic of thicker electrochromic layers, thereby imparting the electrochromic apparatus with excellent versatility and flexibility. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284054 | MODULATION OF UNPOLARIZED LIGHT - System and method for effectuating substantially uniform modulation of unpolarized light. Unpolarized light is split into two beams, each beam comprising a different orthogonal mode. The mode of one beam is changed and then the beam is modulated. The other beam is modulated and then its mode is changed. The two modulated beams are combined to form a modulated multi-mode signal. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284055 | DISPLAY WITH INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A display with a photovoltaic (PV) cells integrated as the front side and/or back side of the display is disclosed. Ambient light may reach a PV cell situated behind a display through fully or partially transmissive features within the display. Display-generated light may also reach a PV cell behind a display. A transmissive PV material situated in front of a display may collect both ambient light as well as display-generated light. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284056 | TRANSFLECTIVE ELECTROWETTING DISPLAY DEVICE - Transflective electrowetting display device comprising electrowetting elements, each having at least one reflective area and at least one transmissive area, whereby the surface of the at least one reflective area of the structured reflector is offset in the direction of the viewing side of the display device with respect to the at least one transmissive area of the structured reflector such that a thickness of the second fluid over the at least one transmissive area is greater than the thickness of the second fluid over the at least one reflective area. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284057 | Mircromirror device having a vertical hinge - A mirror device comprises: a plurality of electrodes disposed on a substrate; a hinge connected to at least one of the electrodes; a mirror connected to the hinge and corresponding to at least one of the electrodes, wherein a barrier layer is comprised between the hinge and mirror, and/or between the hinge and electrode. Also noted is a mirror device production method for producing such-configured mirror device. Further noted is a projection apparatus comprising such-configured mirror device. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284058 | PARTICLE FOR DISPLAY MEDIA AND INFORMATION DISPLAY PANEL USING SAME - The present invention provides an information display panel capable of achieving good display performance (high contrast and low voltage driving), especially high contrast for a long term from the initial stage by using particles for display media whose charge amount is controllable | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284059 | DEMODULATOR - A demodulator includes a splitter, a first dielectric substance, and a combiner. The splitter splits a differential phase shift keying optical signal into a first light beam and a second light beam and outputs the first light beam to a first optical path and the second light beam to a second optical path. The first dielectric substance is disposed in the first optical path and has a refractive index higher than the average refractive index of the second optical path. The combiner combines the first light beam and the second light beam and causes the beams to interfere with each other. The difference in length between the first and second optical paths and the refractive index of the first dielectric substance are set such that the first light beam is delayed by one bit with respect to the second light beam. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284060 | Systems and Methods for Cascaded Raman Lasing at High Power Levels - In a light amplification system, a fiber-based oscillator, amplifier, and cascaded Raman resonator are coupled together in series. The oscillator output is provided as an input into the amplifier, the amplifier output is provided as a pumping input into the cascaded Raman resonator, and the cascaded Raman resonator provides as an output single-mode radiation at a target wavelength. A loss element is connected between the oscillator and amplifier, whereby the oscillator is optically isolated from the amplifier and cascaded Raman resonator. A filter is coupled between the isolator and the amplifier for filtering out backward-propagating Stokes wavelengths generated in the cascaded Raman resonator. The oscillator is operable within a first power level range, and the amplifier and cascaded Raman resonator are operable within a second power level range exceeding the first power level range. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284061 | Systems and Techniques for Suppressing Backward Lasing in High-Power Cascaded Raman Fiber Lasers - In a light amplification system and technique, a pump source provides pump power at a source wavelength. The pump power is launched as an input into a cascaded Raman resonator. A wavelength-dependent loss element is connected such that it precedes the cascaded Raman resonator. The wavelength-dependent loss element is configured to transmit light power at the source wavelength with low loss, and to provide high loss at the first Stokes shift. The wavelength-dependent loss element prevents buildup of light power between the pump source and the cascaded Raman resonator, thereby preventing backward propagation of light power back into the pump source. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284062 | WAVELENGTH DETERMINING APPARATUS, METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR THIN FILM THICKNESS MONITORING LIGHT - A multi-layer optical thin film filter comprising plural deposited optical thin films, wherein optical thin film thickness for each of said optical thin films has a predetermined wavelength spectrum in a predetermined gain equalization band and a predetermined wavelength spectrum in a pumping light transmission band other than said gain equalization band. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284063 | OPTICAL AMPLIFIER - An optical amplifier for determining the attenuation of a length of optical fibre ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284064 | GRATING FOR EUV-RADIATION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE GRATING AND WAVEFRONT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A grating for EUV-radiation includes a plurality of reflecting lines. Each reflecting line includes a plurality of first reflecting dots, and a plurality of second reflecting dots arranged between each other. The first reflecting dots and the second reflecting dots are configured to reflect EUV-radiation with a mutual phase difference of 180±10 degrees mod 360 degrees. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284065 | MICROSCOPE SYSTEM - A microscope system is characterized in comprising a transmission illumination optical system having a light source ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284066 | MICROSCOPE - A compact, portable microscope for use in the field is provided with: an optical path extending within the microscope casing between a viewing port and an eyepiece element, which path is folded by a plurality of reflectors; and a cam and follower microscope focusing mechanism. The cam and follower microscope focusing mechanism is configured such that an objective lens element is moveable relative to a substantially planar viewing stage comprising the viewing port. A first portion of the folded optical path between the viewing port and a first reflector extends in a first plane substantially perpendicularly to a second plane in which the remainder of the optical path extends. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284067 | MODULATION CONTRAST MICROSCOPE - A modulation contrast microscope that affords good view of sperm in ICSI, in particular, good view during sperm manipulation in ICSI, by improving contrast of the end portion of the tail includes the modulation contrast microscope comprises an aperture member having a partial aperture disposed at or near the front focal plane of a condenser lens, and a modulator disposed at a plane substantially conjugate with the aperture member, at or near the rear focal plane of a first objective lens or a conjugate plane thereof. The transmittance T(%) of a region of the modulator, corresponding to the partial aperture, satisfies the condition 1 £ T £ 8. Good viewing for ICSI sperm manipulation can be obtained as a result. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284068 | TELESCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM - A telescope optical system TL comprising, in order from an object side: an objective lens | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284069 | OPTICAL SYSTEM - An optical system comprising a circular image strip comprising an inner image strip, an outer image strip, and an effective zone, and a circular lenticule configured to direct light reflected from the inner image strip to a first eye of a viewer and to direct light reflected from the outer image strip to a second eye of a viewer when the viewer views an effective zone of the circular image strip is disclosed. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284070 | Image display apparatus and head mount display - The light directed from a light source to a concave mirror and the light directed from a display device to an eyepiece optical system are intersected by each other in a layout. This allows the light source, the concave mirror, and the display device to be arranged in compactness adjacent to the eyepiece optical system without increasing the optical power of an illumination optical system. As the result, the apparatus can easily be minimized in the thickness or the overall size. A hologram optical element is provided where the relationship between the wavelength range Δλ | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284071 | OPTICAL SHEET - There is provided an optical sheet for use as a display device surface, which has a functional layer on at least one side of a transparent base material and has a diffusion factor on the outer surface and/or interior of the functional layer, wherein the relationship represented by the following formula (I) is satisfied. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284072 | POLARIZER PROTECTIVE FILM, POLARIZING PLATE, AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS - The present invention provides a polarizer protective film excellent in optical properties (retardation and haze) and excellent in the adhesion property between a polarizer and a polarizer protective film (in particular, under high temperature and high humidity conditions). The polarizer protective film of the present invention includes a (meth) acrylic resin film and an easy-adhesion layer disposed on at least one side of the film. The easy-adhesion layer is formed from an aqueous (meth)acrylic resin dispersion. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284073 | System and method for mounting a polarizer - A mounted polarizer and corresponding assembly method is provided. The mounted polarizer includes a substrate, and a polarizer with a plurality of parallel wires mounted on a supporting base. An epoxy binds the polarizer to the substrate, such that the plurality of parallel wires is mounted between the substrate and the supporting base, and the epoxy is in direct contact with the plurality of wires. The substrate, the epoxy and the supporting base all have a substantially matching refractive index. The mounted polarizer substantially transmits one polarization of light, and substantially blocks transmission of another polarization of light. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284074 | POLARIZING GLASS, OPTICAL ISOLATOR, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLARIZING GLASS - A polarizing glass includes shape-anisotropic metal particles oriented and dispersed in a glass substrate, the concentration of the metal particles having a distribution in which in the travel direction of light in which a polarizing function is exhibited, the concentration is substantially zero near one of the surfaces of the glass substrate and near the other surface, gradually increases from one of the surfaces of the glass substrate to the other surface, becomes a value within a predetermined range in the glass substrate, and then gradually decreases toward the other surface. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284075 | VIDEO VIEWING FACILITY AND SELF-LUMINOUS DISPLAY - A video viewing facility is provided. A circularly polarized light source is provided outside a self-luminous display. The self-luminous display includes a first wave plate having a function of converting circularly polarized light into linearly polarized light; a polarizing film; a second wave plate having a function of converting circularly polarized light into linearly polarized light; a circularly polarized light separating film; and a self-luminous panel, in this order from a visible side of the self-luminous display. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284076 | Wavelength dispersion compensation device - A wavelength dispersion compensation device includes an etalon | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284077 | MINIATURE STACKED GLASS LENS MODULE - A miniature stacked glass lens module is disclosed. The miniature stacked glass lens module includes at least one stacked optical glass lens element, a lens holder and other optical element. The stacked optical glass lens element is formed by cutting along alignment notches on a glued and stacked optical glass lens array. Then the stacked optical glass lens element and other optical element are mounted into the lens holder to form a miniature stacked glass lens module. Thereby the precise alignment of the optical axis of the lens in the lens module can be achieved. The manufacturing processes of the lens module can be simplified dramatically and the manufacturing cost is reduced significantly. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284078 | Device for Protecting Optical and/or Electronic Apparatuses, Space Telescope Comprising said Device, and Device for Removably Occluding an Aperture - A protective device for optical and/or electronic apparatuses, in particular space telescopes, is described, wherein the device is such as to removably close an aperture, through which apparatuses may be accessed, the device being such as to achieve a first and second operating configuration, respectively, for allowing or inhibiting access to apparatuses through aperture. The device includes a supporting structure having at least one supporting beam, which is transversely positioned with respect to aperture; a plurality of covering elements comprising at least a pair of elements, which are rotatably coupled to the same supporting beam; and actuation means for rotating the covering elements between a first and second angular position, in order for the device to attain the first or second operating configuration, respectively, wherein, in the second operating configuration, the covering elements are such as to define together a screen for aperture. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284079 | PROTECTION FOR SOLAR ENERGY REFLECTORS AND METHOD OF PROTECTION FOR SOLAR ENERGY REFLECTORS - The present invention relates to a protection for reflective mirrors of solar energy concentrators. The protection comprises a peripheral cord which extends along the edge of the reflector covering the peripheral area of the reflective layer on the edge of the reflector. Preferably, the peripheral cord is made substantially of an elastomer (silicone) polymer and adheres to at least the edge of the reflective mirror to protect it from corrosion and blows. It additionally defines a method to protect a reflector against corrosion and blows by means of the extrusion of a peripheral cord on the edge of the reflective mirror. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284080 | RETROREFLECTIVE STRUCTURE WITH FABRIC FACE - A fabric-backed retroreflective article has improved visual appearance by combining the fabric and retroreflective layers. An article, comprises a retroreflective layer formed of a resin that partially interpenetrates a fabric layer. Manufacturing a retroreflective article includes a retroreflective layer partially interpenetrating a fabric layer. The method includes disposing a layer of curable resin on a fabric layer; causing the layer of curable resin to partially penetrate the fabric layer; and curing the layer of curable resin, thereby forming the retroreflective layer partially interpenetrating the fabric layer. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284081 | INTEGRATED LENS BARREL - An integrated lens barrel for a miniature camera is disclosed. The lens barrel can include components such as a shutter, an autofocus mechanism, a zoom mechanism, and/or an image stabilization mechanism. These and/or components can define a portion of the lens barrel that increases the length of the lens barrel. An electrostatic MEMS actuator can be used to effect movement of the autofocus mechanism, zoom mechanism, and/or image stabilization mechanism. Integrating the shutter, autofocus mechanism, zoom mechanism, and/or image stabilization mechanism into the lens barrel facilitates the construction of a substantially smaller camera that is suitable for use in personal electronic devices, such as cellular telephones. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284082 | OPTICAL PATTERN PROJECTION - Optical apparatus includes first and second diffractive optical elements (DOEs) arranged in series to diffract an input beam of radiation. The first DOE is configured to apply to the input beam a pattern with a specified divergence angle, while the second DOE is configured to split the input beam into a matrix of output beams with a specified fan-out angle. The divergence and fan-out angles are chosen so as to project the radiation onto a region in space in multiple adjacent instances of the pattern. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284083 | OPTICAL PIPE INTENDED FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT - A light pipe for transmitting light signals from one of its ends, referred to as its inlet surface ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284084 | DIFFRACTION ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR DIFFRACTION ELEMENT, AND SPECTROMETER USING THE SAME - Objects are to obtain a highly accurate diffraction element that may prevent an intensity decrease of a light beam entering a light receiving unit without a decrease in diffraction efficiency and without a problem of flare or the like, a manufacturing method for the diffraction element, and a spectrometer using the same. A diffraction element ( | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284085 | BEAM EXPANSION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENTS - The specification and drawings present a new apparatus and method for using a three-dimensional (3D) diffractive element (e.g., a 3D diffractive grating) for expanding in one or two dimensions the exit pupil of an optical beam in electronic devices. Various embodiments of the present invention can be applied, but are not limited, to forming images in virtual reality displays, to illuminating of displays (e.g., backlight illumination in liquid crystal displays) or keyboards, etc. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284086 | STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HARVESTING ENERGY FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - Methods, devices and systems for harvesting energy from electromagnetic radiation are provided including harvesting energy from electromagnetic radiation. In one embodiment, a device includes a substrate and one or more resonance elements disposed in or on the substrate. The resonance elements are configured to have a resonant frequency, for example, in at least one of the infrared, near-infrared and visible light spectra. A layer of conductive material may be disposed over a portion of the substrate to form a ground plane. An optical resonance gap or stand-off layer may be formed between the resonance elements and the ground plane. The optical resonance gap extends a distance between the resonance elements and the layer of conductive material approximately one-quarter wavelength of a wavelength of the at least one resonance element's resonant frequency. At least one energy transfer element may associated with the at least one resonance element. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284087 | OPTICAL ELEMENT, ROLLER TYPE NANOPRINTING APPARATUS, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DIE ROLL - To provide an optical element having excellent adhesion to a lamination film, a roller nanoimprint apparatus, and a production method of a mold roller are disclosed. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an optical element includes a nanostructure film including recesses and protrusions in nanometer size formed continuously on a surface of the nanostructure film and a lamination film laminated on the nanostructure film. The nanostructure film includes a nanostructure-free region free from the recesses and protrusions in nanometer size in both ends along a longitudinal direction of the nanostructure film. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284088 | DICHROIC FILTERS FORMED USING SILICON CARBIDE BASED LAYERS - The present invention provides a method of forming a flexible dichroic optical filter. The method comprises depositing a plurality of pairs of layers adjacent a substrate. Each of the plurality of pairs of layers includes a first layer formed of a silicon-and-carbon containing material having a first index of refraction and a second layer formed of a silicon-and-carbon containing material having a second index of refraction that is different than the first index of refraction. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284089 | STACKED OPTICAL GLASS LENS ARRAY, STACKED LENS MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A stacked optical glass lens array, a stacked lens module and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The stacked optical glass lens array includes at least two optical glass lens arrays whose optical axis are aligned and then stacked with each other by cement glue in glue grooves. A stacked optical glass lens element can be singularized by cutting along with the alignment notches of stacked optical glass lens array. The stacked lens module is formed by a single stacked optical glass lens element and related optical element mounted in a lens holder. Thereby the optical axis of the lenses of the stacked lens module are aligned precisely, the manufacturing processes are simplified and the production cost is reduced. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284090 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A primary waveguide and a coupling waveguide are arranged so a user can view light from a forward scene through the primary waveguide. An image source generates an image which is diffractively coupled into the primary waveguide and internally reflected to an exit area for diffraction towards the user. Light from the forward looking scene is diffracted into the primary waveguide to be internally reflected and coupled to a image intensifier tube assembly. The image intensifier tube assembly enhances light from the forward looking scene and drives the image source such that an image of the enhanced light is overlaid on light from a forward scene at exit area. | 2010-11-11 |
| 20100284091 | IMAGE PICKING-UP LENS SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKING-UP DEVICE USING THE SAME - An imaging lens system having an autofocus function using a liquid lens and an imaging apparatus using the imaging lens system is provided, in which the imaging lens system is configured with a smaller number of lenses to facilitate downsizing. | 2010-11-11 |
