Abstract: Methods for the real-time, reversible compression of high dynamic range videos, allowing high dynamic range videos to be broadcast through standard dynamic range channels. The methods include streaming pixel values from at least one image sensor through a pipeline on a processor. The pipeline includes an HDR function that combines the streaming pixel values in real-time into an HDR stream and a transfer function that converts the HDR stream to an SDR video stream. The method further includes transmitting the SDR video stream to a receiver in real time for display as a video.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a series of optical and electronic elements to detect and image cancerous and/or pre-cancerous cells in living tissue. The invention further uses the images thus obtained to adaptively and dynamically shape a treatment light beam so as to maximize the beam's intensity in proportion to the areas with the most cancer or pre-cancer and to minimize the irradiation of normal tissue by the beam.

Abstract: An optical system of the present invention produces multiple simultaneous adjoining images on a single image plane. The optical system includes a first optical sub-system, a second optical sub-system, an aperture stop located between the first optical sub-system and the second optical sub-system, and a beam separating sub-system located at a plane substantially coincident with the aperture stop. The beam separating sub-system can receive electromagnetic radiation from the first optical sub-system and can separate the received electromagnetic radiation into multiple beams of electromagnetic radiation. The second optical sub-system images the multiple beams of electromagnetic radiation received from the beam separating sub-system into multiple images on an image plane. The beam separating sub-system includes one or more beam separating components and a mid-system filter system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus utilizing a series of optical components and systems which effectively detect and locate electromagnetic imaging or detection systems or devices, such as cameras and passive infrared detectors. A light source is arranged in a specially-prescribed manner, and is used in conjunction with imaging optics to illuminate an area. Any electromagnetic imaging or detection system in the illuminated area is detected with either the user's eye directly, or with detection optics to determine the existence of such electromagnetic imaging or detection system.

Abstract: An optical system of the present invention produces multiple simultaneous adjoining images on a single image plane. The optical system includes a first optical sub-system, a second optical sub-system, an aperture stop located between the first optical sub-system and the second optical sub-system, and a beam separating sub-system located at a plane substantially coincident with the aperture stop. The beam separating sub-system can receive electromagnetic radiation from the first optical sub-system and can separate the received electromagnetic radiation into multiple beams of electromagnetic radiation. The second optical sub-system images the multiple beams of electromagnetic radiation received from the beam separating sub-system into multiple images on an image plane. The beam separating sub-system includes one or more beam separating components and a mid-system filter system.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a series of optical and electronic elements to detect and image cancerous and/or pre-cancerous cells in living tissue. The invention further uses the images thus obtained to adaptively and dynamically shape a treatment light beam so as to maximize the beam's intensity in proportion to the areas with the most cancer or pre-cancer and to minimize the irradiation of normal tissue by the beam.

Abstract: A shield in combination with a plurality of high-brightness light sources used for riot, capture or other control of individuals. The light array utilizes a plurality of high-brightness light sources to provide a broad-area, high-intensity light for visual countermeasures. By providing a sudden burst of very bright light to surprise a subject and cause the subject to look away or close his or her eyes, the overseer, such as a police officer, can cause sufficient distraction to effectively capture or control the subject without harm.

Abstract: A self-contained non-lethal security device for providing an optimally effective and eye-safe beam for use as a high-brightness visual countermeasure. The security device has one or more wavelengths of laser or light-emitting diode (LED) light in a continuous or flicker mode in order to provide a glare or flashblinding visual effect. A flicker mode of two wavelengths at opposite ends of the visible spectrum (e.g., red and green) produces heightened disorientation to the adversary. Replacing one or all of the laser light source with LEDs for shorter range applications reduces the overall cost of such a security device.