Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Porta, David (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
C250S370080
Reexamination Certificate
active
11085183
ABSTRACT:
A thermal-type infra-red ray solid-state image sensor includes at least one device for detecting infra-red ray, wherein the device is comprised of a substrate including a signal-readout circuit, a contact electrode formed on the substrate and electrically connected to the signal-readout circuit, a diaphragm spaced away from and above the substrate, a support supporting the diaphragm such that the diaphragm floats above the substrate, and being composed of electrically conductive material to electrically connect the contact electrode to the diaphragm, and a hood formed on the diaphragm for preventing infra-red ray from being radiated to the support, absorbing the infra-red ray, and transferring heat resulted from the thus absorbed infra-red ray, to the diaphragm. The hood is comprised of a sidewall standing on the diaphragm, and an upper plate extending inwardly of the sidewall from an upper edge of the sidewall, the upper plate being formed with an opening.
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Kurashina Seiji
Tohyama Shigeru
Boosalis Faye
NEC Corporation
Porta David
Sughrue Mion Pllc.
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