Monolithic image perception device and method

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an apparatus which can acquire, readout and perceive a scene based on the insertion, or embedding of photosensitive elements into or on a transparent or semi-transparent substrate such as glass or plastic. The substrate itself may act as the optical device which deflects the photons of an incident image into the photosensitive elements. A digital neural memory can be trained to recognize patterns in the incident photons. The photosensitive elements and digital neural memory elements may be arranged with light elements controlled in accordance with the patterns detected. In one application, intelligent lighting units provide light while monitoring surroundings and / or adjusting light according to such surroundings. In another application, intelligent displays display images and / or video while monitoring surroundings and / or adjusting the displayed images and / or video in accordance with such surroundings.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 880964, filed September 13, 2010, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 477571, filed June 30, 2006, U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 477571 claims priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 694988, filed June 30, 2005, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. technical field

[0003] The present invention generally relates to imaging devices and methods. In particular, the present invention relates to microdevices embedded or positioned on transparent or translucent substrates (such as glass or plastic) with light elements, for image recognition, and methods for image recognition. Background technique

[0004] Transparent surfaces, such as glass, have been around for hundreds of years. The transparent surfaces were originally intended to protect the living spaces while allowing the...

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