Patents by Inventor Andrew Kostrzewski
Andrew Kostrzewski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8798148Abstract: One subject of this invention is the development of a novel region of interest (ROI) method, or Frame Segmentation Method that can be provided within a video stream, in real-time, or more precisely within a few milliseconds of video frame duration of 30 msec, or even in the sub-millisecond range. This video frame segmentation is the basis of Pre-ATR-based Ultra-Real-Time (PATURT) video compression. Still other subjects of this invention are morphing compression, and watermarking, also based on the PATURT. The applications of the PATURT innovation include ROI-based real-time video recording that has special applications for aircraft pilot/cockpit video recording in “black-box” devices, recording aircraft accidents, or catastrophes. Such black-box devices usually need to pass high impact (3400 g), high temperature (1100° C., in 1 h), and other harsh environmental tests. In this invention, they also have the capability of reporting the last cockpit events up to 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson, Wenjian Wang
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Patent number: 8797406Abstract: A multifacet mirror comprises a catoptric structure configured to reflect light from a first field of view onto an image plane comprising a plurality of sensors, the catoptric structure having a surface comprising a plurality of facets separated by a plurality of catoptric regions; wherein a facet of the plurality of the facets has a second field of view that is smaller than the predetermined field of view; and wherein a catoptric region of the plurality of catoptric regions between two facets of the plurality of facets is configured to reflect light from a world point within the first field of view onto two of the sensors of the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson, Ranjit Pradhan, Nathanael Keehoon Kim, Wenjian Wang
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Patent number: 8756439Abstract: A non-transient computer usable medium has computer usable instructions embodied thereon, the computer usable instructions configured to cause a computer device to perform the steps of receiving an intermediate program code prior to execution of the intermediate program code; recognizing data storage commands within the intermediate program code; modifying the intermediate program code such that, during execution of the intermediate program code, the data is encrypted before it is stored; recognizing data retrieval commands within the intermediate program code; modifying the intermediate program code such that, during execution of the intermediate program code, the data is decrypted after it is retrieved; and providing the modified intermediate program code for execution.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Tomasz Jannson, Thomas Forrester, Kevin Duane Degrood, Kathy Mai Nguyen, Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang Lee, Eric Gans, Kevin Carl Walter
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Patent number: 8743199Abstract: A multifacet mirror comprises a catoptric structure configured to reflect light from a first field of view onto an image plane comprising a plurality of sensors, the catoptric structure having a surface comprising a plurality of facets separated by a plurality of catoptric regions; wherein a facet of the plurality of the facets has a second field of view that is smaller than the predetermined field of view; and wherein a catoptric region of the plurality or catoptric regions between two facets of the plurality of facets is configured to reflect light from a world point within the first field of view onto two of the sensors of the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson, Ranjit Pradhan, Nathanael Keehoon Kim, Wenjian Wang
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Patent number: 8687810Abstract: The present invention provides a method for a data encryption device to perform network communications, the method comprising obtaining an indexed array of encryption keys, wherein the indexed array of encryption keys is shared with a data decryption device; obtaining a message to be encrypted; using a first random or pseudorandom number to determine an index; obtaining a first key from the array of encryption keys, wherein the first key corresponds to the index; selecting a second key from the plurality of encryption keys; encrypting the message using the first key and a second random or pseudorandom number; encrypting the index using the second key and a third random or pseudorandom number; transmitting the encrypted message and the encrypted index to the data decryption device.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Leonid Bukshpun, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Alexander Milovanov, Ranjit Pradhan
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Patent number: 8615612Abstract: An avionics data storage device and data transfer system are provided. The data storage device, has a slanted, “shark-like” door, which provides an environmental seal when not installed in the data transfer system. The storage device and data transfer system maintain environmental seals at all times other than installation. The storage device and transfer system can implement a variety of identification and authentication methods, including electrical, physical, and optical authentication or identification.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang Lee, Sookwang Ro, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Michael Alan Thompson
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Publication number: 20130250043Abstract: A multifacet mirror comprises a catoptric structure configured to reflect light from a first field of view onto an image plane comprising a plurality of sensors, the catoptric structure having a surface comprising a plurality of facets separated by a plurality of catoptric regions; wherein a facet of the plurality of the facets has a second field of view that is smaller than the predetermined field of view; and wherein a catoptric region of the plurality of catoptric regions between two facets of the plurality of facets is configured to reflect light from a world point within the first field of view onto two of the sensors of the plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: ANDREW KOSTRZEWSKI, Tomasz Jannson, Ranjit Pradhan, Nathanael Keehoon Kim, Wenjian Wang
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Publication number: 20130083960Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide a function centric data system that reduces avionics system weight and power requirements. In some embodiments, the function centric data system is housed in a vibration resistant package. A variety of functions typically performed by other avionics systems are incorporated into the system, allowing centralize power and processing management, reducing weight and improving system reliability. In some embodiments, the function centric data system is configured to provide high rate data sampling, allowing ground stations to apply sophisticated failure prediction algorithms, reducing maintenance costs and mean time between flights. Embodiments include methods of wireless networking with automatic hand offs and adaptive multi-hop topologies to allow this data to be promptly transferred when the aircraft lands. Embodiments also include methods for data processing to predict imminent failures using Bayesian statistics and catastrophe prediction methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Sookwang Ro, Kang Lee, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannzon
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Patent number: 8376760Abstract: An avionics data storage device and data transfer system are provided. The data storage device, has a slanted, “shark-like” door, which provides an environmental seal when not installed in the data transfer system. The storage device and data transfer system maintain environmental seals at all times other than installation. The storage device and transfer system can implement a variety of identification and authentication methods, including electrical, physical, and optical authentication or identification.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang Lee, Sookwang Ro, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Michael Alan Thompson
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Patent number: 8378277Abstract: An optical impact system controls munitions termination through sensing proximity to a target and preventing effects of countermeasures on false munitions termination. Embodiments can be implemented on in a variety of munitions such as small and mid caliber that can be applicable in non-lethal weapons and in weapons of high lethality with airburst capability for example and in guided air-to-ground and cruise missiles. Embodiments can improve accuracy, reliability and lethality of munitions depending on its designation without modification in a weapon itself and make the weapon resistant to optical countermeasures.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Sergey Sandomirsky, Vladimir Esterkin, Thomas C. Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Alexander Naumov, Naibing Ma, Sookwang Ro, Paul I. Shnitser
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Publication number: 20120250863Abstract: The present invention provides a method for a data encryption device to perform network communications, the method comprising obtaining an indexed array of encryption keys, wherein the indexed array of encryption keys is shared with a data decryption device; obtaining a message to be encrypted; using a first random or pseudorandom number to determine an index; obtaining a first key from the array of encryption keys, wherein the first key corresponds to the index; selecting a second key from the plurality of encryption keys; encrypting the message using the first key and a second random or pseudorandom number; encrypting the index using the second key and a third random or pseudorandom number; transmitting the encrypted message and the encrypted index to the data decryption device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Leonid BUKSHPUN, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Alexander Milovanov, Ranjit Pradhan
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Publication number: 20120250121Abstract: The present invention provides a holographic storage apparatus comprising a polarizing beam splitter configured to split an incoming beam into an object beam and a reference beam; a first spatial light modulator configured to modulate the object beam with an array of data; a second spatial light modulator configured to phase modulate the reference beam with an orthogonal phase function; a holographic medium configured to record an interference pattern between the modulated object beam and the modulated reference beam; a first image sensor configured to read an image of the modulated object beam; and a second image sensor configured to read an image of the modulated reference beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Tin Maung Aye, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Min-Yi Shih
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Publication number: 20120211591Abstract: An optical impact system controls munitions termination through sensing proximity to a target and preventing effects of countermeasures on false munitions termination. Embodiments can be implemented on in a variety of munitions such as small and mid caliber that can be applicable in non-lethal weapons and in weapons of high lethality with airburst capability for example and in guided air-to-ground and cruise missiles. Embodiments can improve accuracy, reliability and lethality of munitions depending on its designation without modification in a weapon itself and make the weapon resistant to optical countermeasures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Sergey Sandomirsky, Vladimir Esterkin, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Alexander Naumov, Naibing Ma, Sookwang Ro, Paul Shnitser
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Patent number: 8199387Abstract: The present invention provides a holographic storage apparatus comprising a polarizing beam splitter configured to split an incoming beam into an object beam and a reference beam; a first spatial light modulator configured to modulate the object beam with an array of data; a second spatial light modulator configured to phase modulate the reference beam with an orthogonal phase function; a holographic medium configured to record an interference pattern between the modulated object beam and the modulated reference beam; a first image sensor configured to read an image of the modulated object beam; and a second image sensor configured to read an image of the modulated reference beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Tin Maung Aye, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Min-Yi Shih
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Patent number: 8194858Abstract: The present invention provides a method for a data encryption device to perform network communications, the method comprising obtaining an indexed array of encryption keys, wherein the indexed array of encryption keys is shared with a data decryption device; obtaining a message to be encrypted; using a first random or pseudorandom number to determine an index; obtaining a first key from the array of encryption keys, wherein the first key corresponds to the index; selecting a second key from the plurality of encryption keys; encrypting the message using the first key and a second random or pseudorandom number; encrypting the index using the second key and a third random or pseudorandom number; transmitting the encrypted message and the encrypted index to the data decryption device.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Leonid Bukshpun, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Alexander Milovanov, Ranjit Pradhan
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Publication number: 20110221767Abstract: A multifacet mirror comprises a catoptric structure configured to reflect light from a first field of view onto an image plane comprising a plurality of sensors, the catoptric structure having a surface comprising a plurality of facets separated by a plurality of catoptric regions; wherein a facet of the plurality of the facets has a second field of view that is smaller than the predetermined field of view; and wherein a catoptric region of the plurality or catoptric regions between two facets of the plurality of facets is configured to reflect light from a world point within the first field of view onto two of the sensors of the plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: ANDREW KOSTRZEWSKI, TOMASZ JANNSON, RANJIT PRADHAN, NATHANAEL KEEHOON KIM, WENJIAN WANG
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Patent number: 8004409Abstract: An information carrier in a preferred embodiment is worn like a dog-tag and carries data such as medical information. The tag operates wirelessly, communicating with a nearby reader which interrogates the tag with a selected combination of RF signal frequencies. Extremely long term battery usage is achieved by connecting the battery in the tag only when the proper combination of RF signals, each at least at a minimum threshold power level, is received at the tag to produce a trigger voltage in activation logic to close a solid state switch. After a sequence of communications between the reader and the tag is then completed to transfer selected data from the memory, the battery is again disconnected to preserve battery energy for very long periods of time. The battery may be slowly recharged by ambient energy using a scavenging antenna array.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson, Shean T. McMahon, Sookwang Ro, Raghbir Tahim
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Patent number: 7899114Abstract: A system and method that will improve QoS (Quality of Service) of wireless video transmission systems. This is done by “in-fly” monitoring of BER by periodically transmitting “test images”, which images are known to the RF-receiver (Rx). BER can be automatically computed, within a related BIT (Built-in-Test) procedure that is also the subject of this invention. This allows predictions of a proper increasing, or decreasing of bandwidth OVH-level, in order to compensate for a BER-change. BER computation is facilitated by distinguishing video frames based on whether they depict new spatial events or related temporal events. Another subject of this invention is a motion-based pre-ATR method that is an introduction to common ATR, or pattern recognition methods. Yet another subject of this invention is a process of implanting error correcting bits into a payload, in the form of imperceptible watermarks.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson
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Publication number: 20100211787Abstract: The present invention provides a method for a data encryption device to perform network communications, the method comprising obtaining an indexed array of encryption keys, wherein the indexed array of encryption keys is shared with a data decryption device; obtaining a message to be encrypted; using a first random or pseudorandom number to determine an index; obtaining a first key from the array of encryption keys, wherein the first key corresponds to the index; selecting a second key from the plurality of encryption keys; encrypting the message using the first key and a second random or pseudorandom number; encrypting the index using the second key and a third random or pseudorandom number; transmitting the encrypted message and the encrypted index to the data decryption device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Leonid Bukshpun, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Alexander Milovanov, Ranjit Pradhan
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Patent number: D681648Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Physical Optics CorporationInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang Lee, Sookwang Ro, Thomas Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Michael Alan Thompson