Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-31
2007-07-31
Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
C356S213000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10758950
ABSTRACT:
Method and systems related to obstructing a first predefined portion of at least one defined wavelength of light incident upon a first photo-detector array; and detecting the at least one defined wavelength of light with a photo-detector in a second photo-detector array.
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Hillis W. Daniel
Hyde Roderick A.
Myhrvold Nathan P.
Wood, Jr. Lowell L.
Lauchman Layla G.
Searete LLC
Valentin, II Juan D.
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