公开(公告)号：US07564015B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US10636940

申请日：2003-08-06

Applicant: Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Joseph P. Estrera ,  David W. Davis

Inventor： Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Joseph P. Estrera ,  David W. Davis

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  G06M7/00 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G02B27/22 ,  H04N9/47

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A method for processing light energy is provided that includes receiving a plurality of photons reflected by an object and generating sensor data that is based a portion of the plurality of photons received. The sensor data is processed in order to generate processed sensor data. A segment of the processed sensor data that directly corresponds to the portion of the plurality of photons is displayed such that the segment may be viewed.

公开(公告)号：US07129462B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10250065

申请日：2003-06-02

Applicant: Timothy B. Hogan ,  Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Rodney L. Doster

Inventor： Timothy B. Hogan ,  Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Rodney L. Doster

IPC: H01J31/50 ,  H01J43/30 ,  H01J43/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/332 ,  H01J31/50 ,  H04N5/238 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: An image intensification camera system (C) for gathering image data includes an image intensifier (310) for amplifying received light (312). A relay optic assembly (316) is coupled between the image intensifier (310) and a digital image sensor (318), such as a CMOS or CCD device. Digital logic (322) is used to process or output an image or related data (334).

Abstract translation: 用于收集图像数据的图像增强相机系统（C）包括用于放大接收光的图像增强器（310）（312）。 中继光学组件（316）耦合在图像增强器（310）和诸如CMOS或CCD设备的数字图像传感器（318）之间。 数字逻辑（322）用于处理或输出图像或相关数据（334）。

公开(公告)号：US08170366B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US10699985

申请日：2003-11-03

Applicant: Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Antonio V. Bacarella

Inventor： Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Antonio V. Bacarella

IPC: G06K9/36 ,  G03H1/16 ,  G02B27/46

CPC classification number: G06T5/50 ,  G06E3/00 ,  G06T5/10 ,  G06T2207/20056

Abstract: Processing image information includes receiving light having image information. A first optical transform is performed on the light to yield a first optically transformed light, and a second optical transform is performed on the light to yield a second optically transformed light. A first metric is generated in accordance with the first optically transformed light, and a second metric is generated in accordance with the second optically transformed light. The first metric and the second metric are processed to yield a processed metric. An inverse optical transform is performed on the processed metric to process the image information of the light.

Abstract translation: 处理图像信息包括接收具有图像信息的光。 在光上进行第一光学变换以产生第一光学变换的光，并对光进行第二光学变换以产生第二光学变换的光。 根据第一光学变换光产生第一度量，并且根据第二光学变换光产生第二度量。 第一个度量和第二个度量被处理以产生一个处理的度量。 对所处理的度量执行逆光学变换以处理光的图像信息。

公开(公告)号：US07092013B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10250119

申请日：2003-06-04

Applicant: Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Timothy B. Hogan ,  Rodney L. Doster ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Joseph P. Estrera

Inventor： Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Timothy B. Hogan ,  Rodney L. Doster ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Joseph P. Estrera

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/238 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N5/332

Abstract: An InGaAs Image Intensifier (“I2”) Camera (C) detects and forms an image (310) to be viewed. An InGaAs photocathode Image Intensifier (312) is used to pass an amplified signal (316) from a screen (320). The InGaAs image intensification tube (312) is optically coupled (328) to an imaging device (322) for passing output light. The output light (316) from the InGaAs tube (312) is transformed by an electronic circuit (322) producing a desired signal output (324). The signal output (324) from the electronic circuit (322) may be further enhanced into an enhanced signal output (310). The enhanced signal output may be formatted into a form for viewing or may be saved.

Abstract translation: InGaAs图像增强器（“I2”）相机（C）检测并形成要被观看的图像（310）。 InGaAs光电阴极图像增强器（312）用于从屏幕（320）传递放大信号（316）。 InGaAs图像增强管（312）被光学耦合（328）到用于通过输出光的成像装置（322）。 来自InGaAs管（312）的输出光（316）由产生期望信号输出（324）的电子电路（322）变换。 来自电子电路（322）的信号输出（324）可进一步增强为增强的信号输出（310）。 增强的信号输出可以被格式化成用于观看或可以被保存的形式。

公开(公告)号：US06593561B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09888133

申请日：2001-06-22

Applicant: Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek

Inventor： Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: G01J5/08 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/089 ,  G01J5/0893 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A system and method for gathering image data are disclosed. A first sensor (120) receives light directly from an aperture (114) and generates a first data set in response to the received light. A first reflective surface (130) receives light from the aperture (114) and reflects the received light. A second reflective surface (132) receives light reflected from the first reflective surface (130) and reflects the received light. A second sensor (134) receives light reflected from the second reflective surface (132) and generates a second data set in response to the received light. The second sensor (134) is substantially coaxial with the first sensor (120).

公开(公告)号：US07274830B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US10250196

申请日：2003-06-11

Applicant: Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Timothy B. Hogan ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Gabriel H. Denk ,  Robert F. Lund

Inventor： Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Timothy B. Hogan ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Gabriel H. Denk ,  Robert F. Lund

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N5/2624 ,  G06T3/4061 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T2207/20221

Abstract: A method and system for fusing image data includes an electronic circuit (L) for synchronizing image frames. An adaptive lookup table unit (302a, 302b) receives the image frame data sets and applies correction factors to individual pixels. The size of an image is then scaled or otherwise manipulated as desired by data formatting processors (312a and 312b). Multiple images communicated within parallel circuit branches (P1 and P2) are aligned and registered together with sub-pixel resolution.

Abstract translation: 用于融合图像数据的方法和系统包括用于使图像帧同步的电子电路（L）。 自适应查找表单元（302a，302b）接收图像帧数据集并将校正因子应用于各个像素。 然后根据数据格式化处理器（312a和312b）的需要对图像的大小进行缩放或以其他方式操纵。 在并行电路分支（P 1和P 2）中传送的多个图像与子像素分辨率对齐并记录在一起。

公开(公告)号：US07091930B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10710754

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Joseph P. Estrera ,  Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Kenneth W. Sauter ,  Michael J. Iosue ,  Timothy B. Hogan

Inventor： Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Joseph P. Estrera ,  Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Kenneth W. Sauter ,  Michael J. Iosue ,  Timothy B. Hogan

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G02B23/125 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0129 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/0156

Abstract: A sensor unit (F) has at least a first and second sensor (10, 12) arranged along a sensor axis (14). A head adapter (16) provides support to mount at least one selected device about a user's cranium (18). A securing module (20) is attached to the sensor unit for mounting the sensor unit (F) to the head adapter (16). The sensor unit (F) is to be mounted above an ocular axis (22) formed between a pair of eyes (24) of the user (U) when the sensor unit (F) is attached to the head adapter element (16). When the sensor unit (F) is secured to the user (U) with the head adapter element (16), the sensor axis (14) is essentially perpendicular to the user's ocular axis (22).

Abstract translation: 传感器单元（F）具有至少沿传感器轴线（14）布置的第一和第二传感器（10,12）。 头适配器（16）提供支撑以安装关于使用者颅骨（18）的至少一个所选择的装置。 固定模块（20）附接到传感器单元，用于将传感器单元（F）安装到头适配器（16）。 当传感器单元（F）附接到头适配器元件（16）时，传感器单元（F）将被安装在形成在使用者（U）的一对眼睛（24）之间的眼轴（22）上。 当传感器单元（F）用头部适配器元件（16）固定到用户（U）时，传感器轴线（14）基本上垂直于使用者的眼睛轴线（22）。

公开(公告)号：US06861638B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10224924

申请日：2002-08-20

Applicant: Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek

Inventor： Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek

IPC: H01J31/56 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: H01J31/56 ,  H01J2231/5016

Abstract: A technique for generating an image having multiple hues includes filtering first photons at a first wavelength range using a first input filter section of an input filter, and filtering second photons at a second wavelength range using a second input filter section of the input filter. The first photons are directed towards a tube pixel set of a sensor, and the second photons are directed towards the tube pixel set. The first photons and the second photons are detected at the sensor. The first photons are received using a first output filter section of an output filter, and the second photons are received using a second output filter section of the output filter. An image is generated from the first photons and the second photons.

公开(公告)号：US07098436B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US11068257

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek

Inventor： Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Timothy E. Ostromek

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H01J31/56 ,  H01J2231/5016

Abstract: A technique for generating an image having multiple hues includes filtering first photons at a first wavelength range using a first input filter section of an input filter, and filtering second photons at a second wavelength range using a second input filter section of the input filter. The first photons are directed towards a tube pixel set of a sensor, and the second photons are directed towards the tube pixel set. The first photons and the second photons are detected at the sensor. The first photons are received using a first output filter section of an output filter, and the second photons are received using a second output filter section of the output filter. An image is generated from the first photons and the second photons.

Abstract translation: 用于产生具有多个色调的图像的技术包括使用输入滤波器的第一输入滤波器部分以第一波长范围对第一光子进行滤波，并且使用输入滤波器的第二输入滤波器部分对第二波长范围的第二光子进行滤波。 第一光子指向传感器的管像素组，并且第二光子被引向管子像素组。 在传感器处检测到第一个光子和第二个光子。 使用输出滤波器的第一输出滤波器部分接收第一光子，并且使用输出滤波器的第二输出滤波器部分接收第二光子。 从第一光子和第二光子产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US06747821B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10250120

申请日：2003-06-04

Applicant: Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Timothy B. Hogan ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Jerry D. Porter ,  Allan B. Lewis ,  Rodney L. Doster ,  Robert F. Lund

Inventor： Timothy E. Ostromek ,  Timothy B. Hogan ,  Jeffrey C. Short ,  Antonio V. Bacarella ,  Jerry D. Porter ,  Allan B. Lewis ,  Rodney L. Doster ,  Robert F. Lund

IPC: G02B702

CPC classification number: G02B7/004 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B23/16

Abstract: A system (S) for mounting and aligning a detector (D) about an observation instrument (10) includes a first detector (12) movably coupled to the observation instrument (10) off an axis of observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10). A retainer (16) is mounted with the observation instrument (10) to secure the first detector (12) to the observation instrument (10). The retainer (16) permits rotatable movement of the first detector (12) about the axis of observation centerline (14). The retainer (16) also preferably includes an attachment point (20) for mounting the first detector (12) to the retainer (16). The first detector (12) should be adjustable at least about an axis (22) essentially perpendicular to the axis of the observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10).

Abstract translation: 用于安装和对准关于观察仪器（10）的检测器（D）的系统（S）包括：第一检测器（12），其可与观察仪器（10）离开用于观察仪器的观察中心线（14）的轴线可移动地耦合 （10）。 保持器（16）安装有观察仪器（10）以将第一检测器（12）固定到观察仪器（10）。 保持器（16）允许第一检测器（12）围绕观察中心线（14）的轴线可旋转运动。 保持器（16）还优选地包括用于将第一检测器（12）安装到保持器（16）的附接点（20）。 第一检测器（12）应当至少围绕基本上垂直于用于观察仪器（10）的观察中心线（14）的轴线的轴线（22）可调。