公开(公告)号：US07079091B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10341944

申请日：2003-01-14

Applicant: Denis Y. Kondakov ,  James R. Milch ,  Ralph H. Young ,  James R. Sandifer

Inventor： Denis Y. Kondakov ,  James R. Milch ,  Ralph H. Young ,  James R. Sandifer

IPC: G09G3/30

CPC classification number: G09G3/3208 ,  G09G2320/029 ,  G09G2320/0295 ,  G09G2320/043 ,  G09G2320/048

Abstract: A method of adjusting the voltage applied across the pixels of an OLED display to compensate for aging including measuring the accumulation of trapped positive charge to produce a signal representative of such accumulation, and responding to such signal to adjust the voltages applied across the pixels of the OLED to compensate for aging.

Abstract translation: 一种调节施加在OLED显示器的像素上的电压以补偿老化的方法，包括测量捕获的正电荷的积累以产生表示这种累积的信号，以及响应于这样的信号来调整施加在 OLED补偿老化。

公开(公告)号：US07002593B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-21

申请号：US10003840

申请日：2001-11-01

Applicant: James R. Milch ,  Ronald S. Cok

Inventor： James R. Milch ,  Ronald S. Cok

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3208 ,  G09G3/22 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2340/145

Abstract: A method for reducing the power used by a display device having light emitting pixels, includes the steps of: receiving formatted information for presentation on the display device; modifying the format of the formatted information to reduce the number and/or intensity of bright pixels in a display of the formatted information; rendering the modified formatted information; and displaying the rendered modified formatted information on the display device.

公开(公告)号：US5303028A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-12

申请号：US933553

申请日：1992-08-24

Applicant: James R. Milch

Inventor： James R. Milch

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G03B27/73 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/48 ,  H04N1/60 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: G03B27/735 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/28 ,  H04N1/603

Abstract: Spectrometer apparatus for calibrating a color image scanner includes an opaque member, having an optical slit, movable into position on an optical axis of the scanner between its polychromatic light source and its lens in a plane occupied by a color image when it is scanned. A diffraction grating is similarly movable onto the optical axis between the slit and the lens. By having the grating in proximity to the slit, the opaque member and the grating can be part of a single assembly that can be easily moved into the optical axis in a convenient location near the scanning plane of the image scanner. The light source illuminates the slit and the diffraction grating disperses duplicate spectra off-axis across respective halves of the image sensor, from which data is obtained for calibration.

Abstract translation: 用于校准彩色图像扫描仪的光谱仪装置包括具有光学狭缝的不透明构件，当扫描时，该狭缝可在其彩色图像所占据的平面中在其多色光源和其透镜之间移动到扫描器的光轴上的位置。 衍射光栅类似地可以在狭缝和透镜之间的光轴上移动。 通过使光栅靠近狭缝，不透明构件和光栅可以是单个组件的一部分，其可以在靠近图像扫描仪的扫描平面的方便位置容易地移动到光轴中。 光源照亮狭缝，衍射光栅将跨越图像传感器的相应半部分的重复光谱分散，从中获得用于校准的数据。

公开(公告)号：US4898467A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-06

申请号：US267596

申请日：1988-11-07

Applicant: James R. Milch

Inventor： James R. Milch

IPC: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/40 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/19

CPC classification number: H04N1/00013 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/28 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00023 ,  H04N1/00034 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/40

Abstract: Spectrometer apparatus, for self-calibrating a color image scanner of the line scanner or area scanner type, comprises a member, having an optical slit, movable into position on an optical axis of the scanner between its polychromatic light source and its focusable lens in a plane occupied by a color image when it is scanned. A diffraction grating is similarly movable onto the optical axis, a given distance from an image sensor of the scanner. The light source illuminates the slit and the diffraction grating disperses transmitted polychromatic light according to its wavelength, forming duplicate spectra off-axis across respective halves of the image sensor, with longer wavelengths being diverted to respectively higher angles.

Abstract translation: 用于自动校准行扫描仪或区域扫描器类型的彩色图像扫描仪的光谱仪装置包括具有光学狭缝的构件，可在其多色光源和可聚焦透镜之间移动到扫描仪的光轴上的位置 扫描时由彩色图像占据的平面。 衍射光栅类似地可以在距离扫描仪的图像传感器一定距离的光轴上移动。 光源照亮狭缝，衍射光栅根据其波长分散透射的多色光，在图像传感器的相应半部分之外离轴形成重复的光谱，其中较长的波长分别转向较高的角度。

公开(公告)号：US20140199649A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US13803489

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Pushkar Apte ,  James R. Milch

Inventor： Pushkar Apte ,  James R. Milch

IPC: A61B1/045

CPC classification number: A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/24

Abstract: An intra-oral camera has a projector that is energizable to emit patterned illumination and an imaging sensor that is energizable to obtain image content. An inertial motion sensing element provides signals indicative of acceleration of the intra-oral imaging apparatus along at least one axis. A processor is in signal communication with the projector, the imaging sensor, and the inertial motion sensing element and is configured to initiate image acquisition according to signals obtained from the inertial motion sensing element.

Abstract translation: 口内摄像机具有可激发发射图案化照明的投影仪和可激励以获得图像内容的成像传感器。 惯性运动感测元件提供指示口内成像装置沿着至少一个轴的加速度的信号。 处理器与投影仪，成像传感器和惯性运动感测元件进行信号通信，并且被配置为根据从惯性运动感测元件获得的信号开始图像采集。

公开(公告)号：US08571281B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12834921

申请日：2010-07-13

Applicant: Victor C. Wong ,  James R. Milch ,  Lawrence A. Ray ,  Peter D. Burns

Inventor： Victor C. Wong ,  James R. Milch ,  Lawrence A. Ray ,  Peter D. Burns

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/00006 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a color mapping for a dental object. The method includes generating a transformation matrix according to a set of spectral reflectance data for a statistically valid sampling of teeth. Illumination is directed toward the dental object over at least a first, a second, and a third wavelength band, one wavelength band at a time. For each of a plurality of pixels in an imaging array, an image data value is obtained, corresponding to each of the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands. The transformation matrix is applied to form the color mapping by generating a set of visual color values for each of the plurality of pixels according to the obtained image data values and according to image data values obtained from a reference object at the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands. The color mapping can be stored in an electronic memory.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生牙科物体的颜色映射的方法和装置。 该方法包括根据用于统计学上有效的牙齿取样的一组光谱反射率数据产生变换矩阵。 通过至少第一，第二和第三波长带，一次一个波长带照射朝向牙科物体。 对于成像阵列中的多个像素中的每一个，获得对应于至少第一，第二和第三波长带中的每一个的图像数据值。 应用变换矩阵以通过根据所获得的图像数据值生成一组视觉颜色值以形成颜色映射，并且根据从至少第一，第二的参考对象获得的图像数据值 和第三波长带。 颜色映射可以存储在电子存储器中。

公开(公告)号：US20120231420A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13480895

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Victor C. Wong ,  James R. Milch

Inventor： Victor C. Wong ,  James R. Milch

IPC: A61B6/14

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/466

Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a color mapping of a dental object. Illumination is directed toward the object over at least a first and second wavelength band, one band at a time. An image of the dental object is captured at each wavelength band to form a set of images of the dental object. For pixels in the captured set of images, an image data value for the pixel corresponds to each of the wavelength bands and calculates interpolated image data values proportional to the spectral reflectance of the dental object, according to the obtained image data values and according to image data values obtained from a reference object at the wavelength bands. Spectral distribution data for a viewing illuminant is obtained and the visual color of the dental object reconstructed according to the calculated interpolated image data values and the obtained spectral distribution of the viewing illuminant.

Abstract translation: 一种用于获得牙科物体的颜色映射的方法和装置。 在至少一个第一和第二波长带，一次一个频带上朝向对象照明。 在每个波长带处捕获牙科物体的图像以形成牙科物体的一组图像。 对于所拍摄的图像集合中的像素，像素的图像数据值对应于每个波长带，并且根据获得的图像数据值并根据图像计算与牙科对象的光谱反射率成比例的内插图像数据值 在波长带从参考对象获得的数据值。 获得用于观察光源的光谱分布数据，并且根据所计算的内插图像数据值和所获得的观察光源的光谱分布重建牙科对象的视觉颜色。

公开(公告)号：US06546294B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US09526893

申请日：2000-03-16

Applicant: Cavan A. Kelsey ,  James R. Milch ,  Dale B. Parks ,  Donna M. Timmons

Inventor： Cavan A. Kelsey ,  James R. Milch ,  Dale B. Parks ,  Donna M. Timmons

IPC: G05B1101

CPC classification number: G05B23/0283 ,  G03B2206/004 ,  G03B2219/045

Abstract: A system for monitoring the life cycle of an electronic apparatus of the type that creates an output data record such as an exposed photographic film, or a digital data, sound or image file, includes a sensor in the electronic apparatus for monitoring the operation and condition of the apparatus to produce operational data; means in the electronic apparatus for appending the operational data to the data record; a data record utilization device that receives and operates on the data record; and a digital processor in the data record utilization device having a software agent that retrieves the operational data from the data record, processes the operational data and produces a message related to the life cycle of the product.

Abstract translation: 用于监视产生诸如曝光的照相胶片或数字数据，声音或图像文件之类的输出数据记录的类型的电子设备的生命周期的系统包括用于监视操作和条件的电子设备中的传感器 的装置来产生操作数据; 用于将操作数据附加到数据记录的电子设备中的装置; 数据记录利用装置，用于接收和操作数据记录; 并且数据记录利用装置中的数字处理器具有从数据记录检索操作数据的软件代理，处理操作数据并产生与产品的生命周期相关的消息。

公开(公告)号：US5311459A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-10

申请号：US946124

申请日：1992-09-17

Applicant: Lionel J. D'Luna ,  James R. Milch ,  Timothy J. Kenney

Inventor： Lionel J. D'Luna ,  James R. Milch ,  Timothy J. Kenney

IPC: H04N9/67 ,  G06F17/16 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T5/20 ,  H03H17/02 ,  G06F7/52

CPC classification number: G06F17/16

Abstract: A single integrated circuit device is disclosed that is capable of selectively functioning in real time as either a sequential matrix multiplier, a parallel matrix multiplier, a convolver or a finite input response FIR filter in order to process image data. A core group of multipliers is used to provide the basic multiplication operation that is common to each of the desired image processing functions. Input data router unit, coefficient router units and an output data router unit are responsive to mode selection control signals, supplied to a mode selection port, to route the appropriate input data and coefficients to the core group of multipliers and to route the output of the adders to the correct output port(s) for each of the desired processing functions.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够作为顺序矩阵乘法器，并行矩阵乘法器，卷积器或有限输入响应FIR滤波器实时选择性地运行以便处理图像数据的单个集成电路器件。 使用核心的乘法器组来提供每个所需图像处理功能共同的基本乘法运算。 输入数据路由器单元，系数路由器单元和输出数据路由器单元响应于提供给模式选择端口的模式选择控制信号，以将适当的输入数据和系数路由到乘法器的核心组，并且路由输出 为每个所需的处理功能添加到正确的输出端口。

公开(公告)号：US5221848A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-22

申请号：US876159

申请日：1992-04-30

Applicant: James R. Milch

Inventor： James R. Milch

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/40056

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for digitizing an image having a high dynamic range is disclosed. The apparatus includes a solid-state image sensor having at least two linear charge-coupled device arrays thereon. Means is provided to pass the image across the image sensor to be sensed by all of the arrays in a single pass. A light source is provided to direct light from the image onto the arrays. The arrays are provided with means to adjust the arrays so that at least one array is sensitive to low optical densities and at least one array is sensitive to high optical densities. The output signals from the arrays are feed to analog-to-digital converters to convert the signals therefrom to digital form. The digital signals are fed to a computer which combines the signals into a single signal corresponding to the image.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于数字化具有高动态范围的图像的装置和方法。 该装置包括其上具有至少两个线性电荷耦合器件阵列的固态图像传感器。 提供了将图像传递通过图像传感器以便在单次通过中由所有阵列感测的装置。 提供光源以将来自图像的光引导到阵列上。 阵列具有调整阵列的装置，使得至少一个阵列对低光密度敏感，并且至少一个阵列对高光密度敏感。 来自阵列的输出信号被馈送到模拟 - 数字转换器，以将其信号转换为数字形式。 数字信号被馈送到将信号组合成对应于图像的单个信号的计算机。