Patents by Inventor Dennis W. Dobbs

Dennis W. Dobbs 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).

  • Arrayed imaging systems having improved alignment and associated methods
    Patent number: 10002215
    Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, Paulo E. X. Silveira, George C. Barnes, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Miodrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Donald Combs, Howard E. Rhodes, James He, John J. Mader, Goran M. Rauker, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Cormack, Michael Hepp, Kenneth Ashley Macon, Gary L. Duerksen
  • ARRAYED IMAGING SYSTEMS HAVING IMPROVED ALIGNMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20160350445
    Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, JR., Paulo E.X. Silvieri, George C. Barnes, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Miodrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Donald Combs, Howard E. Rhodes, James He, John J. Mader, Goran M. Rauker, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Cormack, Michael Hepp, Kenneth Ashley Macon, Gary L. Duerksen
  • Arrayed imaging systems having improved alignment and associated methods
    Patent number: 9418193
    Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, Jr., Paulo E. X. Silvieri, George C. Barnes, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Miodrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Donald Combs, Howard E. Rhodes, James He, John J. Mader, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Cormack, Michael Hepp, Gary L. Duerksen
  • ARRAYED IMAGING SYSTEMS HAVING IMPROVED ALIGNMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140220713
    Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Omnivision Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, JR., Paulo E.X. Silvieri, George C. Bames, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Miodrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Donald Combs, Howard E. Rhodes, James He, John J. Mader, Goran M. Rauker, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Cormack, Michael Hepp, Kenneth Ashley Macon, Gary L. Duerksen
  • Multi-region imaging systems
    Patent number: 8736699
    Abstract: An imaging system includes optics for forming an optical image, that provide a first region in the optical image that is characterized by a first range of best focus and a second region in the optical image that is characterized by a second range of best focus The first and second ranges correspond to object distance ranges that are discontiguous A sensor array converts the optical image to a data stream, and a digital signal processor processes the data stream to generate a final image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, Jr., Kennegth S. Kubala, Inga Tamayo, Dennis W. Dobbs, Satoru Tachihara, Edwin Penniman
  • Arrayed imaging systems having improved alignment and associated methods
    Patent number: 8599301
    Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, Jr., Paulo E. X. Silveira, George C. Barnes, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Miodrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Cormack, Michael Hepp
  • Multi-Region Imaging Systems
    Publication number: 20110085050
    Abstract: An imaging system includes optics foi foiming an optical image, that provide a first region m the optical image that is charactenzed by a fust range of best focus and a second region in the optical image that is characterized by a second range of best focus The first and second ianges correspond to object distance ranges that are discontiguous A sensor array converts the optical image to a data stream, and a digital signal processor processes the data stream to generate a final image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: OMNIVISION CDM OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, JR., Kenneth S. Kubala, Inga Tamayo, Dennis W. Dobbs, Satoru Tachihara, Edwin Penniman
  • Passive and active photonic crystal structures and devices
    Patent number: 7854505
    Abstract: The present invention provides photonic crystal devices, device components and methods for preventing transmission of electromagnetic radiation from one or more laser sources or laser modes so as to provide an optical shield for protecting a users eyes or an optical sensor. The present invention also provides dynamic photonic crystals and devices incorporating dynamic photonic crystals for optically modulating the intensity of one or more beams of electromagnetic radiation and other optical switching applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Brian T. Cunningham, Dennis W. Dobbs
  • Arrayed Imaging Systems And Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20100165134
    Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, JR., Paulo E.X. Silveira, George C. Barnes, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Mondrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Donald Combs, Howard E. Rhodes, James He, John J. Mader, Goran M. Rauker, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Commack, Michael Hepp, Kenneth Ashley Macon, Gary L. Duerksen
  • PASSIVE AND ACTIVE PHOTONIC CRYSTAL STRUCTURES AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20090323014
    Abstract: The present invention provides photonic crystal devices, device components and methods for preventing transmission of electromagnetic radiation from one or more laser sources or laser modes so as to provide an optical shield for protecting a users eyes or an optical sensor. The present invention also provides dynamic photonic crystals and devices incorporating dynamic photonic crystals for optically modulating the intensity of one or more beams of electromagnetic radiation and other optical switching applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Brian T. Cunningham, Dennis W. Dobbs