Patent Examiner: Bui-Pho; Pascal M
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Imaging pixel comprising a comparator to compare integrated photocurrent to a reference value and digital output circuitry
Inventor: Ackland | Patent Number: 8022350
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Rotary encoder in which an absolute position is defined using reference mark signals produced by each of at least two readheads and method of operating the same
Inventor: Chase, et al. | Patent Number: 8017904
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Lens array block for image capturing unit and methods of fabrication
Inventor: Chang, et al. | Patent Number: 8013289
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Method and apparatus for blocking ambient light in a live fiber optic identifying device
Inventor: Iannone, et al. | Patent Number: 8003933
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Solid-state image pickup device with an optical waveguide, method for manufacturing solid-state image pickup device, and camera
Inventor: Toumiya, et al. | Patent Number: 8003929
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Method for compensating a millimeter wave imaging array
Inventor: Lynch | Patent Number: 8003928
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Bolometer-type infrared imaging apparatus including a one or two dimensional sensor array semiconductor device
Inventor: Kawano | Patent Number: 7994466
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Apparatus for photon detection including a sample cell with an outer surface with a curved bottom, and a pinhole created on a pinhole plate
Inventor: Sonehara, et al. | Patent Number: 7989755
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Optical system for image projection and image projection apparatus including a polarization beam splitting surface
Inventor: Okuyama, et al. | Patent Number: 7976166
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Solid-state image pickup device, method for manufacturing solid-state image pickup device, and camera
Inventor: Toumiya, et al. | Patent Number: 7973271
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Multi-resolution digital table display system with projection device
Inventor: Hung, et al. | Patent Number: 7967444
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Photo detector array with thin-film resistor-capacitor network for use with a display device
Inventor: Fann | Patent Number: 7960679
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Image capture device to obtain an image with a bright subject, even when the background is dark, and recording medium
Inventor: Sambongi | Patent Number: 7960676
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Optical scanning device and optical scanning method having a light deflector, separation optical system and light beam detecting device
Inventor: Masuda | Patent Number: 7956318
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Photoelectric current integrating circuit including a current passing circuit
Inventor: Hiraide | Patent Number: 7947940
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Discharge lamp lighting device and image display device with switching frequency
Inventor: Konishi, et al. | Patent Number: 7943890
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Encoder device and gapping and centering device for an encoder device
Inventor: Powell | Patent Number: 7939795
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Method for reproducibly determining geometrical and/or optical object characteristics
Inventor: Heiden, et al. | Patent Number: 7939789
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Photo detector device having multiple photosensitive transistors
Inventor: Fann | Patent Number: 7935917
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Methods and systems for in situ calibration of imaging in biological analysis
Inventor: Kinney, et al. | Patent Number: 7928354
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Optical unit, solid-state image sensing device with position adjusting section and electronic apparatus comprising same
Inventor: Kinoshita | Patent Number: 7923676
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Electronic device including optical dispersion finger sensor and associated methods
Inventor: Setlak, et al. | Patent Number: 7915601
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Laser scanning microscope having an IR partial transmission filter for realizing oblique illumination
Inventor: Yokoi | Patent Number: 7915575
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Imaging optical system and endoscope provided with imaging optical system
Inventor: Konno, et al. | Patent Number: 7915572
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Method for calibrating focus level on a light scribe disc
Inventor: Huang, et al. | Patent Number: 7915569
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Adjustable reflective mirror module and projection apparatus using the same
Inventor: Kao | Patent Number: 7901090
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Imager system with gain control means
Inventor: Tafas | Patent Number: 7897900
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System and method for calibrating an image projection system
Inventor: Webb, et al. | Patent Number: 7893393
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Sensor device usable as a switch
Inventor: Chou | Patent Number: 7884312
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Optical projection system utilizing an aspherical lens for producing a pincushion distortion of the image and a reflector for compensating the same
Inventor: Chen, et al. | Patent Number: 7871166
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Focus detection device and focus detection method based upon center position of gravity information of a pair of light fluxes
Inventor: Kusaka | Patent Number: 7863550
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Alignment structures for an optical assembly
Inventor: Lee | Patent Number: 7855377
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Lighting system and method for illuminating and detecting object
Inventor: Cantin, et al. | Patent Number: 7855376
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Vehicle window camera arrangement having camera with camera portions handling separate image and intensity acquisition functions using same light-guiding element portion
Inventor: Blaesing, et al. | Patent Number: 7855353
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Illuminating device and projector that increase light utilization efficiency
Inventor: Akiyama | Patent Number: 7854519
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Microscope automatic focusing device and method thereof
Inventor: Hsu, et al. | Patent Number: 7851735
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Control of light emitting and receiving elements of optical module based on property data associated with elements as stored on memory circuit of optical module
Inventor: Nomura | Patent Number: 7842910
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Sensor for eye-safe and body-fixed semi-active laser guidance
Inventor: Andresson | Patent Number: 7842908
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Evaluation system and method of a search operation that detects a detection subject on an object
Inventor: Okita | Patent Number: 7838858
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Light-stimulus illumination apparatus which scans light-stimulus laser light in a direction intersecting an optical axis
Inventor: Kanegae, et al. | Patent Number: 7838818
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Photomultiplier tube and a radiation detecting device employing the photomultiplier tube
Inventor: Shimoi, et al. | Patent Number: 7838810
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Eye safety protection from high power laser light
Inventor: Ripingill, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 7834302
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Device for generating a view of a three-dimensional object
Inventor: Kleen | Patent Number: 7820954
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Projection apparatus and cover glass attaching structure
Inventor: Doi | Patent Number: 7819535
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Machine for inspecting glass containers at an inspection station using an addition of a plurality of illuminations of reflected light
Inventor: Diehr, et al. | Patent Number: 7816639
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Solid-state imaging device, method of driving solid-state imaging device and imaging apparatus
Inventor: Oike, et al. | Patent Number: 7812301
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Methods and apparatuses for pixel testing
Inventor: Chinnaveerappan | Patent Number: 7804052
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System and method for determining a change of temperature of a SBT pixel element
Inventor: Mantese | Patent Number: 7800048
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Fiber optic position and shape sensing device and method relating thereto
Inventor: Childers, et al. | Patent Number: 7781724
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Stacked image sensor with shared diffusion regions in respective dropped pixel positions of a pixel array
Inventor: Anderson, et al. | Patent Number: 7781716
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Fiber optic position and/or shape sensing based on rayleigh scatter
Inventor: Froggatt, et al. | Patent Number: 7772541
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Process and device for monitoring the security of a passageway using an optical grid to monitor movement of objects on a carrier
Inventor: Pirkl | Patent Number: 7767954
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System and method for sensing position utilizing an uncalibrated surface
Inventor: Romanov, et al. | Patent Number: 7763875
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Luminous intensity level indicating device
Inventor: Qin, et al. | Patent Number: 7763839
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Sensor device for generating ambient light information
Inventor: Kikuchi, et al. | Patent Number: 7759626
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Device and method for identifying recording medium and image forming apparatus
Inventor: Murata | Patent Number: 7750330
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Multi-color CMOS pixel sensor with shared row wiring and dual output lines
Inventor: Merrill | Patent Number: 7745773
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Optically powered drive circuit and method for controlling a semiconductor switch
Inventor: Schutten, et al. | Patent Number: 7741591
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Method and apparatus providing multiple transfer gate control lines per pixel for automatic exposure control
Inventor: Moholt, et al. | Patent Number: 7741589
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Absolute encoder utilizing light of different wavelengths to reduce cross talk
Inventor: Chin, et al. | Patent Number: 7732755
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Illumination system having a light-transmissive plate with surface-modification structures
Inventor: Greiner | Patent Number: 7732753
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Mobile phone with rotating night vision
Inventor: Chen | Patent Number: 7728281
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Projector with lamp unit having a U-shaped insertion frame
Inventor: Suzuki | Patent Number: 7726817
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Moisture sensor for optically detecting moisture
Inventor: Johnson, et al. | Patent Number: 7718943
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Method and apparatus for detecting an optical reflection indicative of a photodiode
Inventor: Hager | Patent Number: 7709779
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Solid-state imaging element, photo-detector and authentication system using the photo-detector
Inventor: Konno, et al. | Patent Number: 7709775
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Safety multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor
Inventor: Inoue, et al. | Patent Number: 7696469
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Measurement of current-voltage characteristic curves of solar cells and solar modules
Inventor: Sinton, et al. | Patent Number: 7696461
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Focus control method for an optical apparatus which inspects a photo-mask or the like
Inventor: Takizawa, et al. | Patent Number: 7692128
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Input apparatus and methods having diffuse and specular tracking modes
Inventor: Machida | Patent Number: 7675020
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Finger sensor using optical dispersion sensing and associated methods
Inventor: Setlak, et al. | Patent Number: 7671351
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Optoelectronic position determination system
Inventor: Kauhanen | Patent Number: 7667186
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Bolometer-type infrared imaging apparatus including a one or two dimensional sensor array semiconductor device
Inventor: Kawano | Patent Number: 7663088
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Light assisted keyboard for mobile communication device
Inventor: Idzik, et al. | Patent Number: 7655901
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Solid-state imaging device, and method of driving solid-state imaging device
Inventor: Oda, et al. | Patent Number: 7655892
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Method and apparatus for detecting an object through the use of multiple sensors
Inventor: Haberer, et al. | Patent Number: 7652238
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Capacitor multipler circuits and the applications thereof to attenuate row-wise temporal noise in image sensors
Inventor: Zadeh | Patent Number: 7642498
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Sensing system for detecting whether one bill, or more than one bill, is present at a sensing station in an ATM
Inventor: Jespersen | Patent Number: 7638746
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Device for photon energy measurement and method thereof
Inventor: Halahmi, et al. | Patent Number: 7638745
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Apparatus for determining optimum position of focus of an imaging system
Inventor: Furman, et al. | Patent Number: 7633041
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Light receiving circuit having two switched photodiodes
Inventor: Imai | Patent Number: 7629567
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Electrical sensor for monitoring degradation of products from environmental stressors
Inventor: Watkins, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 7612325
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Complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensor having cross talk prevention and method for fabricating the same
Inventor: Jeon | Patent Number: 7612318
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Switch circuit of an image sensor for changing resolution and a method thereof
Inventor: Lin | Patent Number: 7608809
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Serial interface connecting circuit for supporting communications between different types of serial interfaces
Inventor: Kuo | Patent Number: 7598510
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Imager system for an automated microscope
Inventor: Tafas | Patent Number: 7589309
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Correlation operation method, correlation operation device, focus detection device and imaging device
Inventor: Kusaka | Patent Number: 7586072
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Solid state multi frequency fluorometric measurements system and method
Inventor: McLoskey, et al. | Patent Number: 7582882
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Imaging optical system and endoscope provided with imaging optical system
Inventor: Konno, et al. | Patent Number: 7576310
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Pixel sensors using nonlinear capacitance with logarithmic characteristics
Inventor: Yang, et al. | Patent Number: 7573017
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Image sensor with well regions of different depths and method of fabrication thereof
Inventor: Park, et al. | Patent Number: 7573014
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Sunlight-detecting sensor for vehicles
Inventor: Moon | Patent Number: 7560676
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Electro optical device, method for correcting light intensity of an electro optical element, and electronic apparatus
Inventor: Miyazawa | Patent Number: 7550702
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Current transfer ratio temperature coefficient compensation method and apparatus for an optocoupler
Inventor: Lee, et al. | Patent Number: 7547902
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Apparatus and method for providing high intensity non-coherent light and for speckle reduction
Inventor: Babayoff, et al. | Patent Number: 7547873
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Methods and systems for in situ validation of imaging in biological analysis
Inventor: Kinney, et al. | Patent Number: 7541567
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Contactless connector for data transmission including rotating and fixed light elements
Inventor: Koitabashi | Patent Number: 7534992
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Detecting device and laminated body manufacturing apparatus employing such detecting device
Inventor: Suehara, et al. | Patent Number: 7534989
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Optical semiconductor device having a shield wire and optical pickup device having a shield wire
Inventor: Fukuda, et al. | Patent Number: 7534981
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Optoelectronic system for sensing an electromagnetic field at total solid angle by having at least one optical modulator to change the intensity of an optical wave
Inventor: Huang, et al. | Patent Number: 7528358