公开(公告)号：US07955255B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11407700

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Dennis R. Boulais ,  Michael S. Banik ,  William Lucas Churchill ,  Sergey S. Grigoryants ,  Louis J. Barbato ,  Daniel G. Orband ,  Luis J. Maseda ,  Stephen D. Fantone

Inventor： Dennis R. Boulais ,  Michael S. Banik ,  William Lucas Churchill ,  Sergey S. Grigoryants ,  Louis J. Barbato ,  Daniel G. Orband ,  Luis J. Maseda ,  Stephen D. Fantone

IPC: A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00101 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/128 ,  A61B5/064

Abstract: An imaging assembly for use in a medical imaging device such as an endoscope or the like. In one embodiment, the imaging assembly includes a transparent distal cap that is shaped to receive an image sensor insert. The image sensor insert has a cooling channel that supplies a cooling liquid or gas to one or more illumination sources.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗成像装置如内窥镜等的成像组件。 在一个实施例中，成像组件包括被成形为接收图像传感器插入物的透明远端帽。 图像传感器插入件具有将冷却液体或气体供应到一个或多个照明源的冷却通道。

公开(公告)号：US06729543B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09263978

申请日：1999-03-05

Applicant: Barry M. Arons ,  Lisa J. Stifelman ,  Stephen D. Fantone ,  Kevin Sevigny

Inventor： Barry M. Arons ,  Lisa J. Stifelman ,  Stephen D. Fantone ,  Kevin Sevigny

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017 ,  G09B5/062

Abstract: An information processing system automatically identifies the page of a book, notebook, flip chart, writing pad, or the like. The system uses an optical sensor to read an identification code printed on each page (and the cover) of the book and processes the code to determine identifying information (e.g., page number) for the page. The optical sensor and related components are adjacent to the book and operate unobtrusively, yet reliability, at a distance therefrom. The system, which uses ambient light and selectively activates its own light source, is capable of operating under variable lighting conditions and requires no manual intervention by the user. In addition, the system is reliable and robust in that it allows standard printing techniques to be used to print the identification code on each page of the book.

Abstract translation: 信息处理系统自动识别书籍，笔记本，活动挂图，书写板等的页面。 该系统使用光学传感器来读取打印在书的每一页（和封面）上的识别码，并处理该代码以确定页面的识别信息（例如，页码）。 光学传感器和相关部件与本书相邻，在远离其距离的情况下运行起来非常显着，可靠。 使用环境光并选择性地激活自己的光源的系统能够在可变照明条件下操作，并且不需要用户的手动干预。 此外，该系统是可靠和坚固的，因为它允许使用标准打印技术在书的每一页上打印识别码。

公开(公告)号：US06026215A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-15

申请号：US990688

申请日：1997-12-15

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone ,  Daniel J. Braunstein

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone ,  Daniel J. Braunstein

IPC: G02B27/22 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/2214

Abstract: A method for making display products that generate special visual effects with autostereographic, dynamic, alternating, animated, and morphed images used in conjunction with lenticulated arrays for marketing and informational purposes. The special imaging effects, which can be integrated with discrete lenticulated container structures for data storage media and other contents, are achieved by digitally sampling and formatting source images with resampling procedures and then generating a merged image file that serves as the digital input for color printers or digital printing presses. The sampled images are printed on substrates along with registration lines or on preperforated stock preformatted for use with a corresponding lenticulated component. Afterwards, the images are separated from the substrate by either cutting them from the substrate using the printed registration lines as guides or breaking them out along the preperforated lines. In either case, the image is separated along with surrounding structure as needed to provide an intermediate image bearing subassembly that is then further folded or otherwise configured for combination with its lenticulated plastic counterpart, preferably formed by injection molding. The lenticulated plastic components are configured to either act as a receptacle for the intermediate image subassembly or to attach to it. The resampling procedures are designed so that each image segment is sampled over an interval equivalent to the full width of an individual lenticule behind which it is intended to reside but the image data obtained for printing is fit to just that fraction of the lenticule width corresponding to the space allocated based on the number of interlaced images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制作显示产品的方法，其产生具有自动立体，动态，交替，动画和变形图像的特殊视觉效果，其与用于营销和信息目的的微阵列一起使用。 可以通过数字采样和格式化采样过程的源图像，然后生成用作彩色打印机的数字输入的合并图像文件，实现了可与数据存储介质和其他内容的离散微孔容器结构集成的特殊成像效果 或数字印刷机。 采样的图像与注册线或预先格式化的预穿孔纸一起印刷在基底上，以与相应的微孔组件一起使用。 之后，通过使用印刷的配准线作为引导件将它们从衬底上分离出来，或者沿着先前的线将其断开。 在任一种情况下，根据需要将图像与周围结构分开以提供中间图像轴承子组件，然后进一步折叠或以其它方式构造成与其微透镜塑料对应物组合，优选通过注射成型形成。 所述透光塑料部件被配置为用作中间图像子组件的插座或附着于其上。 重采样过程被设计成使得每个图像段在相当于其将要驻留的单个微透镜的全宽度的间隔上被采样，但是为了打印而获得的图像数据适合于对应于 基于隔行图像的数量分配的空间。

公开(公告)号：US6010292A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US204522

申请日：1998-12-03

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone ,  Anthony L. Gelardi ,  John A. Gelardi

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone ,  Anthony L. Gelardi ,  John A. Gelardi

IPC: B65D85/57 ,  A47G1/06 ,  A47G1/14 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/02 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G09F19/14 ,  G11B23/023 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B33/04 ,  B42C9/00

CPC classification number: G02B3/0075 ,  A47G1/06 ,  A47G1/0616 ,  A47G1/142 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B27/025 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G09F19/14 ,  G11B23/0233 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B33/0405 ,  G11B33/0427 ,  G11B33/0488 ,  A47G2001/0672 ,  G02B3/0031

Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Compliant inserts preferably provide the information content of the various views and are adapted for use with industry automated insert machinery while being self aligning with the lenticulated panels. These arrangements enhance the possibilities for displaying more and different kinds of information on a given box surface area compared with conventional approaches, and as such, enhance the prospects for increasing initial and multiple sales of CD products.

Abstract translation: 提供了光学装置，当从不同角度的角度观察其表面之一时，可以通过该装置提供有关平板容器或显示盒的诸如光盘（CD）宝石盒的观察者关于盒子的内容的不同信息。 有利地，在可观察图像的尺寸和观看距离产生不期望的视觉伪像的情况下补偿视差效应。 水平和垂直定向的微透镜面板与隔行图像组合使用，以传达不同编码的视图，而不需要像过去那样物理地操纵这样的框以查看等同的信息。 符合标准的插入件优选地提供各种视图的信息内容，并且适于与工业自动插入机器一起使用，同时与微透镜面板自动对准。 与常规方法相比，这些安排增强了在给定盒表面积上显示更多和不同类型的信息的可能性，从而增强了CD产品的初始和多次销售增加的前景。

公开(公告)号：US5850913A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US764788

申请日：1996-12-12

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone ,  Anthony L. Gelardi ,  John A. Gelardi

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone ,  Anthony L. Gelardi ,  John A. Gelardi

IPC: B65D85/57 ,  A47G1/06 ,  A47G1/14 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/02 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G09F19/14 ,  G11B23/023 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B33/04

CPC classification number: G02B3/0075 ,  A47G1/06 ,  A47G1/0616 ,  A47G1/142 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B27/025 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G09F19/14 ,  G11B23/0233 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B33/0405 ,  G11B33/0427 ,  G11B33/0488 ,  A47G2001/0672 ,  G02B3/0031

Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Compliant inserts preferably provide the information content of the various views and are adapted for use with industry automated insert machinery while being self aligning with the lenticulated panels. These arrangements enhance the possibilities for displaying more and different kinds of information on a given box surface area compared with conventional approaches, and as such, enhance the prospects for increasing initial and multiple sales of CD products.

Abstract translation: 提供了光学装置，当从不同角度的角度观察其表面之一时，可以通过该装置提供有关平板容器或显示盒的诸如光盘（CD）宝石盒的观察者关于盒子的内容的不同信息。 有利地，在可观察图像的尺寸和观看距离产生不期望的视觉伪像的情况下补偿视差效应。 水平和垂直定向的微透镜面板与隔行图像组合使用，以传达不同编码的视图，而不需要像过去那样物理地操纵这样的框以查看等同的信息。 符合标准的插入件优选地提供各种视图的信息内容，并且适于与工业自动插入机器一起使用，同时与微透镜面板自动对准。 与常规方法相比，这些安排增强了在给定盒表面积上显示更多和不同类型的信息的可能性，从而增强了CD产品的初始和多次销售增加的前景。

公开(公告)号：US5647151A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-15

申请号：US367091

申请日：1994-12-30

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone ,  Anthony L. Gelardi ,  John A. Gelardi ,  William T. Fitzsimmons

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone ,  Anthony L. Gelardi ,  John A. Gelardi ,  William T. Fitzsimmons

IPC: B65D85/57 ,  A47G1/06 ,  A47G1/14 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/02 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G09F19/14 ,  G11B23/023 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B33/04 ,  G03B25/02

CPC classification number: G02B27/025 ,  A47G1/06 ,  A47G1/0616 ,  A47G1/142 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G09F19/14 ,  G11B23/0233 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B33/0405 ,  G11B33/0427 ,  G11B33/0488 ,  A47G2001/0672 ,  G09F2013/222

Abstract: Image displays are provided with mechanical and optical features that permit them to be easily configured for a variety of different display modes for a variety of aesthetic or commercial environments while having the capability of displaying multiple images in any of the available modes. The inventive displays are an alternative to and improvement over other methods such as standard picture frames (wood, plastic, metal), pins, buttons, badges, or cards (i.e., baseball cards, souvenirs, etc.).

Abstract translation: 图像显示器具有机械和光学特征，允许它们容易地配置为用于各种美学或商业环境的各种不同的显示模式，同时具有以任何可用模式显示多个图像的能力。 本发明的显示器是诸如标准相框（木材，塑料，金属），针，按钮，徽章或卡（例如棒球卡，纪念品等）的其它方法的替代和改进。

公开(公告)号：US5633753A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-27

申请号：US320920

申请日：1994-10-11

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone ,  Arthur P. Becker ,  Benjamin A. Wells

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone ,  Arthur P. Becker ,  Benjamin A. Wells

IPC: G02B23/18 ,  G02B23/00

CPC classification number: G02B23/18

Abstract: Light weight, low-cost, compact binoculars intended to be sold at retail locations and popular attractions, such as stadiums, arenas, tourist destinations, and theme parks. The binoculars utilize high reflectance mirrors to fold light and lengthen distance between the objective lens and the field lens to correct the orientation of the image. The binoculars are very light because they are made with mirrors and lightweight, injection molded acrylic plastic lenses. They are pocket sized and compact, yet adjustable for individual interocular distance. The field view is rectangular in format and the IP adjustment is by way of sliding action between nested housings made possible by virtue of the fact that the inversion and reversion functions in its separate housings are in opposite order.

Abstract translation: 打算在零售点和热门景点如体育场馆，竞技场，旅游目的地和主题公园出售的重量轻，成本低廉，紧凑的双筒望远镜。 双筒望远镜利用高反射镜来折叠光并延长物镜与场透镜之间的距离，以校正图像的方位。 双筒望远镜非常轻，因为它们由镜子和轻质的注射成型的丙烯酸塑料镜片制成。 它们是口袋大小和紧凑，可调节的个人眼间距离。 场视图是格式的矩形，并且IP调整是通过嵌套壳体之间的滑动动作，由于在其分离的壳体中的反转和反转功能是相反的顺序而实现的。

公开(公告)号：US4805971A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-21

申请号：US87428

申请日：1987-08-20

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone

IPC: G02B13/14 ,  G02B13/18 ,  G02B23/14 ,  G02B23/00

CPC classification number: G02B23/14 ,  G02B13/14 ,  G02B13/18

Abstract: An improved periscopic viewfinder for use following an afocal zoom section in a still electronic imaging camera. The viewfinder features an infrared detector for sensing scene intensity to provide strobe quenching information, visual displays, and a relay section comprising a symmetrical pair of new achromats for aberration control and field flattening purposes.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的静态取景器，用于静止电子成像摄像机中的远焦变焦部分。 取景器具有用于感测场景强度的红外检测器，以提供频闪淬火信息，视觉显示器以及包括用于像差控制和场平坦化目的的对称一对新的消色差的继电器部分。

公开(公告)号：US4627690A

公开(公告)日：1986-12-09

申请号：US709921

申请日：1985-03-08

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone

IPC: G02B13/10

CPC classification number: G02B13/10

Abstract: An optical system for affecting the anamorphic compression or expansion of a light beam includes at least one optical prismatic element structured to twice affect the total internal reflection of an incident input light beam and the refraction of the exiting output light beam such that the direction of the exiting output light beam is substantially parallel to the direction of the incident input light beam.

Abstract translation: 用于影响光束的变形压缩或扩展的光学系统包括至少一个光学棱镜元件，其被构造为两次影响入射的输入光束的全内反射和离开的输出光束的折射，使得 输出光束基本上平行于入射光束的方向。

公开(公告)号：US4526467A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-02

申请号：US399749

申请日：1982-07-19

Applicant: Stephen D. Fantone

Inventor： Stephen D. Fantone

IPC: G01M11/00 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/24 ,  G01B9/00

CPC classification number: G01M11/31

Abstract: Apparatus and method for testing the optical throughput or efficiency of lens structures adapted to be used in pairs to make a connection between optical fibers by imaging one fiber end, serving as input, via the connector pair into the end of the other fiber end, serving as output. The apparatus comprises structure by which the output beam of a nominally perfect connector half is presented to a lens structure under test while a reflecting surface simulating a fiber end is positioned in the test structure under conditions of actual use. The simulating beam is focused by the test lens structure onto the reflecting surface after which it is reflected along a path travelling oppositely to its entering direction. Structure is provided for comparing the energy content of the beam emerging from the test structure with that presented to it whereby the optical efficiency of the lens structure is determined.

Abstract translation: 用于测试透镜结构的光学通量或效率的装置和方法，其适于成对使用以通过将一个光纤端作为输入，通过连接器对成像到另一光纤端的端部，从而形成光纤之间的连接， 作为输出。 该装置包括将名义上完美的连接器半部的输出光束呈现给被测试的透镜结构的结构，而在实际使用的条件下，模拟光纤端的反射表面位于测试结构中。 模拟光束被测试透镜结构聚焦到反射表面上，然后沿着与其进入方向相反的路径被反射。 提供了用于将从测试结构出射的光束的能量与所呈现的光束的能量比较的结构，由此确定透镜结构的光学效率。