Patents by Inventor Ralph Wight

Ralph Wight 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).

  • Stabilized imaging system
    Patent number: 5523887
    Abstract: A stabilized imaging system in which the lens assembly is fixed, and an electro-optic imager element is moveable to compensate for three-dimensional movements of the surrounding structure. Preferably the optical train also includes a movable prism, which can rotate the field of view in one plane. Rotation of the imager compensates for the image rotation caused by rotation of the prism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Loral Fairchild Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph Wight
  • Stabilized imaging system
    Patent number: 5333076
    Abstract: A stabilized imaging system in which the lens assembly is fixed, and an electro-optic imager element is moveable to compensate for three-dimensional movements of the surrounding structure. Preferably the optical train also includes a movable prism, which can rotate the field of view in one plane. Rotation of the imager compensates for the image rotation caused by rotation of the prism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: Fairchild Weston Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph Wight
  • Steerable wide-angle imaging system
    Patent number: 4908705
    Abstract: An electro-optic system which is advantageous for low altitude, high speed aerial reconnaissance. A linear imager is movably positioned in the focal plane of a fixedly mounted wide-angle lens system. The fore-aft motion capability of the imager can be used to select an optimal viewing angle for recognition, for image motion compensation (to reduce smear), or for other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Assignee: Fairchild Weston Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph Wight