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G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses 4
H04N 5/225 - Television cameras 3
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control 3
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1.

Diagnostic mask and method

      
Application Number 16579684
Grant Number 11510583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-23
First Publication Date 2020-03-26
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gutierrez, Roman
  • Tang, Tony

Abstract

A diagnostic mask and method of diagnosing are disclosed. The method includes collecting data from a plurality of sensors in a mask placed on a patient's face such that the mask covers the patient's eyes, the data representing a plurality of health signs of the patient, wherein at least one of the health signs relates to the patient's eyes; and transmitting a signal from the mask, the signal representing the data representing the plurality of health signs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions

2.

Miniature lens assembly and method of making same

      
Application Number 16017882
Grant Number 10746960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-25
First Publication Date 2018-10-25
Grant Date 2020-08-18
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman Carlos

Abstract

A method of making a lens assembly is provided, including: providing a first plurality of lenses; providing a lens barrel; receiving the first plurality of lenses in the lens barrel; fixedly aligning the first plurality of lenses in the lens barrel; providing at least one additional lens having at least one degree of freedom of movement with respect to the first plurality of lenses; and fixing the at least one additional lens in a desired alignment position with respect to the first plurality of lenses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 43/00 - Testing correct operation of photographic apparatus or parts thereof

3.

Filtering imaging system including a light source to output an optical signal modulated with a code

      
Application Number 15912501
Grant Number 10958885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-05
First Publication Date 2018-09-06
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

The disclosure describes the use of image sensors in a variety of different imaging applications. In some implementations, the pixels of an image sensor may be configured (e.g., programmed) with one or more analog filters to sense a variety of things, including, for example: average intensity and color (like a standard camera), 3D depth (like a time of flight or structured light camera), changes and/or motion in an image (like an event based camera), spectral reflectance (like a spectroscopy camera), and many other features of an imaged scene or object. In alternative implementations, digital filtering may be applied to the output of an image sensor to realize one of these applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/217 - Circuitry for suppressing or minimising disturbance, e.g. moire or halo in picture signal generation
  • H04N 9/64 - Circuits for processing colour signals
  • H04N 9/04 - Picture signal generators
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 9/77 - Circuits for processing the brightness signal and the chrominance signal relative to each other, e.g. adjusting the phase of the brightness signal relative to the colour signal, correcting differential gain or differential phase
  • H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 7/499 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using polarisation effects
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • H04N 5/3745 - Addressed sensors, e.g. MOS or CMOS sensors having additional components embedded within a pixel or connected to a group of pixels within a sensor matrix, e.g. memories, A/D converters, pixel amplifiers, shared circuits or shared components
  • G01S 17/32 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
  • G01S 17/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems

4.

Systems and methods for derivative sensing using filtering pixels

      
Application Number 15678032
Grant Number 10368021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-15
First Publication Date 2018-03-29
Grant Date 2019-07-30
Owner MEMS Start, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

Embodiments of the technology disclosed herein provide filtering pixels for performing filtering of signals within the pixel domain. Filtering pixels described herein include a hybrid analog-digital filter within the pixel circuitry, reducing the need for computationally intensive and inefficient post-processing of images to filter out aspects of captured signals, and account for ineffectiveness of optical filters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/217 - Circuitry for suppressing or minimising disturbance, e.g. moire or halo in picture signal generation
  • H04N 5/369 - SSIS architecture; Circuitry associated therewith
  • H01L 27/146 - Imager structures
  • H04N 5/353 - Control of the integration time
  • H04N 5/357 - Noise processing, e.g. detecting, correcting, reducing or removing noise
  • H04N 5/378 - Readout circuits, e.g. correlated double sampling [CDS] circuits, output amplifiers or A/D converters
  • H04N 5/3745 - Addressed sensors, e.g. MOS or CMOS sensors having additional components embedded within a pixel or connected to a group of pixels within a sensor matrix, e.g. memories, A/D converters, pixel amplifiers, shared circuits or shared components

5.

FILTERING PIXELS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number US2017048742
Publication Number 2018/039638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-25
Publication Date 2018-03-01
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

Embodiments of the technology disclosed herein provide filtering pixels for performing filtering of signals within the pixel domain. Filtering pixels described herein include a hybrid analog-digital filter within the pixel circuitry, reducing the need for computationally intensive and inefficient post-processing of images to filter out aspects of captured signals, and account for ineffectiveness of optical filters.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

FLEXURE SHEAR AND STRAIN ACTUATOR

      
Application Number US2017026457
Publication Number 2017/184354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-06
Publication Date 2017-10-26
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses are provided for increasing the possible force and/or travel generated in MEMS devices. For example, comb fingers may be utilized to form a strain actuator to generate larger forces. As another example, the force advantage of a parallel plate actuator is leveraged while also leveraging the travel advantage of comb drives to increase force and/or travel capable of being generated. The systems and apparatuses disclosed may utilize one or more comb drives operationally attached to one or more flexures and/or frames.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B81B 7/02 - Microstructural systems containing distinct electrical or optical devices of particular relevance for their function, e.g. microelectro-mechanical systems [MEMS]
  • B81B 7/04 - Networks or arrays of similar microstructural devices
  • G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
  • G02B 26/06 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the phase of light
  • H01G 5/18 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture using variation of distance between electrodes due to change in inclination, e.g. by flexing, by spiral wrapping

7.

Actuator for moving an optoelectronic device

      
Application Number 15224399
Grant Number 10389943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-29
First Publication Date 2016-11-17
Grant Date 2019-08-20
Owner MEMS Start, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman C.

Abstract

An actuator for moving a platform having electrical connections is provided. The actuator includes an outer frame connected to an inner frame by one or more spring elements that are electrically conductive. The actuator further includes one or more comb drive actuators that apply a controlled force between the outer frame and the inner frame. Each of the comb drive actuators includes one or more comb drives. Moreover, a method for moving a platform having electrical connections is also provided. The method includes connecting an outer frame to an inner frame using one or more spring elements that are electrically conductive. The method further includes generating a controlled force using one or more comb drive actuators. Each of the comb drive actuators includes one or more comb drives. In addition, the method includes applying the controlled force between the outer frame and the inner frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/238 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object by influencing optical part of the camera
  • H02N 1/08 - Influence generators with conductive charge carrier, i.e. capacitor machines
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • H02N 1/00 - Electrostatic generators or motors using a solid moving electrostatic charge carrier
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes

8.

IMPROVED NEAR-EYE DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2016029371
Publication Number 2016/176210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-26
Publication Date 2016-11-03
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

A near-eye light field display for use with a head mounted display unit with enhanced resolution and color depth. A display for each eye is connected to one or more actuators to scan each display, increasing the resolution of each display by a factor proportional to the number of scan points utilized. In this way, the resolution of near- eye light field displays is enhanced without increasing the size of the displays.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/02 - Viewing or reading apparatus
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • G02B 7/28 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals

9.

NEAR-EYE LIGHT-FIELD DISPLAY SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2016029365
Publication Number 2016/176207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-26
Publication Date 2016-11-03
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

A near-eye light field display for use with a head mounted display unit with enhanced resolution and color depth. A display for each eye is connected to one or more actuators to scan each display, increasing the resolution of each display by a factor proportional to the number of scan points utilized. In this way, the resolution of near- eye light field displays is enhanced without increasing the size of the displays.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
  • G02F 1/21 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference
  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers

10.

Actuator for moving an optoelectronic device

      
Application Number 14630437
Grant Number 09807305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-24
First Publication Date 2016-08-04
Grant Date 2017-10-31
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

An actuator for moving a platform having electrical connections is provided. The actuator includes an outer frame connected to an inner frame by one or more spring elements that are electrically conductive. The actuator further includes one or more comb drive actuators that apply a controlled force between the outer frame and the inner frame. Each of the comb drive actuators includes one or more comb drives. Moreover, a method for moving a platform having electrical connections is also provided. The method includes connecting an outer frame to an inner frame using one or more spring elements that are electrically conductive. The method further includes generating a controlled force using one or more comb drive actuators. Each of the comb drive actuators includes one or more comb drives. In addition, the method includes applying the controlled force between the outer frame and the inner frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/238 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object by influencing optical part of the camera
  • H02N 1/08 - Influence generators with conductive charge carrier, i.e. capacitor machines
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • B81B 5/00 - Devices comprising elements which are movable in relation to each other, e.g. comprising slidable or rotatable elements
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H02N 1/00 - Electrostatic generators or motors using a solid moving electrostatic charge carrier
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes

11.

MINIATURE LENS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number US2015025155
Publication Number 2015/157540
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-09
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman Carlos

Abstract

A lens assembly includes at least a pair of lenses fixed in a lens barrel and an additional lens initially having at least one degree of freedom of movement with respect to the other lenses The additional lens can be fixed in a desired alignment position with respect to the other lenses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 9/34 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having four components only
  • G02B 11/20 - Optical objectives characterised by the total number of simple and compound lenses forming the objective and their arrangement having four lenses only

12.

Miniature lens assembly and method of making same

      
Application Number 14682770
Grant Number 10025063
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-09
First Publication Date 2015-10-15
Grant Date 2018-07-17
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman Carlos

Abstract

A lens assembly includes at least a pair of lenses fixed in a lens barrel and an additional lens initially having at least one degree of freedom of movement with respect to the other lenses. The additional lens can be fixed in a desired alignment position with respect to the other lenses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • G03B 43/00 - Testing correct operation of photographic apparatus or parts thereof

13.

ACTUATOR FOR MOVING AN OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number US2015017383
Publication Number 2015/153017
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-24
Publication Date 2015-10-08
Owner MEMS START, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gutierrez, Roman

Abstract

An actuator for moving a platform having electrical connections is provided. The actuator includes an outer frame connected to an inner frame by one or more spring elements that are electrically conductive. The actuator further includes one or more comb drive actuators that apply a controlled force between the outer frame and the inner frame. Each of the comb drive actuators includes one or more comb drives. Moreover, a method for moving a platform having electrical connections is also provided. The method includes connecting an outer frame to an inner frame using one or more spring elements that are electrically conductive. The method further includes generating a controlled force using one or more comb drive actuators. Each of the comb drive actuators includes one or more comb drives. In addition, the method includes applying the controlled force between the outer frame and the inner frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B81B 5/00 - Devices comprising elements which are movable in relation to each other, e.g. comprising slidable or rotatable elements