Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Field effect device – Having insulated electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Tran, Minh-Loan T (Department: 2826)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Field effect device
Having insulated electrode
C257S292000, C257S294000, C257S461000, C257SE27133
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960766
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to light sensors, that primarily respond to visible light while suppressing infrared light. Such sensors are especially useful as ambient light sensors because such sensors can be used to provide a spectral response similar to that of a human eye. Embodiments of the present invention are also directed to methods of providing such light sensors, and methods for using such light sensors.
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Cestra Gregory
Jones Joy
Kalnitsky Alexander
Lin Xijian
Zheng Dong
Fliesler & Meyer LLP
Intersil America's Inc.
Tran Minh-Loan T
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