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Ams Ag

Ams International Ag

Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions, Inc.

Todd Nicholas Bishop

Mario Manninger

Eugene G Dierschke

Robert Kappel

Dan Jacobs

Glenn Lee

Matthew Dean Kroese

An optical sensor module for time-of-flight measurement comprises an optical emitter, a main detector and a reference detector which are arranged in or on a carrier. An opaque housing of the optical sensor module has a first chamber and a second chamber which are separated by a light barrier. The housing has a cover section and is arranged on the carrier such that the optical emitter is located inside the first chamber, the main detector is located inside the second chamber and the reference detector is located outside the first chamber. Furthermore, a main surface of the cover section is positioned opposite the carrier. The optical emitter is arranged and configured to emit light through a first aperture in the cover section, and the main detector is arranged and configured to detect light entering the second chamber through a second aperture in the cover section. A reference path is established between the optical emitter and the reference detector inside the optical sensor module, and confined by the main surface of the cover section and the carrier. Additionally, a method for manufacturing an optical sensor module for time-of-flight measurement is presented.

Optical sensor module and method for manufacturing an optical sensor module for time-of-flight measurement

A photodetector arrangement having adjustable output, comprises a photodetector having an array of pixels wherein each pixel. The pixels are arranged to convert electromagnetic radiation into an analog detection data signal, respectively. A readout circuit is coupled to the photodetector and comprises a receiving component and a combining component. The receiving component is arranged to read out detection data signals, to select at least one detection data signal depending on a control signal and to adjust gain and polarity of the selected detection data signal. The combining component is arranged to combine the detection data signals into one or more output signals to be provided at one or more output terminals. A control unit is coupled to the readout circuit via a control terminal and is arranged to provide the control signal at the readout circuit depending on a set of instructions.

Photodetector arrangement having an adjustable output and method for adjusting an output of a photodetector arrangement

A photodiode () and a further photodiode () are arranged in a substrate () at or near a main surface (). The photodiodes are formed and arranged in such a manner that in case of incident ultraviolet radiation () the electric signal from the photodiode () is larger than the further electric signal from the further photodiode (). In particular, the first photodiode may be more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation than the further photodiode. The electric signal from the photodiode is attenuated by the further electric signal and thus yields an electric signal primarily measuring the incident ultraviolet radiation. The attenuation of the electric signal from the first photodiode may be achieved internally using an integrated circuit () or externally using a separate device.

Ultraviolet semiconductor sensor device and method of measuring ultraviolet radiation

A friction-flow piercing apparatus for piercing very deep and fine holes is described, that relies on a novel support method for the piercing means. An apparatus for monitoring during the piercing process to determine the electrical properties gradient of the substrate is further described, particularly for meltable dielectric such as plastic industrial equipment. A permanently installed piercing means may function as a permanent test site.

Monitored filament insertion for resitivity testing

An improved method and apparatus for a device with minimized optical cross-talk are provided. In one example, the device includes a filtering material selected to maximize the attenuation of signals causing cross-talk while minimizing the attenuation of desired signals.

Method and apparatus for device with minimized optical cross-talk

A device wherein an elastic cord is attached to a pre-existing flexible linear structure such as a wire, tube or non-elastic cordage in order to deform the structure and impart elastic handling properties of a common curly cord. The resulting assembly is a foreshortened version of the linear structure that is axially elastic and therefore easier to handle, store and use. The preferred method involves creating attachments between one or more stretched elastic cords and a linear structure at close intervals along the structure, such that when the elastic is allowed to retract, it pulls the linear structure into a series of loops or bends.

Elastic foreshortening of cable or other linear structures

A rotary cutting tool having a mounting portion with a plurality of mounting sections, each having a radially aligned pocket to receive a cutting insert. There is a positioning and actuating assembly by which a related wedge block can be positioned in its related pocket in wedging engagement with its cutter insert. The side walls of each pocket converge in a radially outward direction so that centrifugal force of the rotating causes the wedge blocks and the cutters to come into a firmer wedging engagement. The positioning and holding assembly can be moved from its retaining position to permit individual cutting inserts to be moved or replaced. A center bolt assembly moves a central portion of the positioning and holding assembly vertically so as to cause retaining arms to move into and out of retaining engagement with related wedge blocks.

Planing tool

An improved cutting tool having a cutting insert mounting member and a star shaped cutter insert holding member of similar diameter: the two members when interfitted, secure a plurality of cutting inserts about the outer circumference of the assembled tool. Secure clamping of the cutters is achieved through both axial and radial clamping forces generated by the action of the holding member. Additional radial and axial clamping forces are exerted on the cutting inserts by centripetal acceleration acting on the members during operation. Depth limiters devices that mount in the tool act as skids on the work surface to control the aggressiveness of the cut. An isolation mechanism may be included to eliminate oscillations transmitted by the hand held power unit to the cutting tool.

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Bellingham, WA, United States of America

Todd Nicholas Bishop