Patents by Inventor Raymond J. Silva
Raymond J. Silva 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: 10129469Abstract: A surveillance sensor system is described. The surveillance sensor system includes a polygonal-shaped assembly having four substantially identical quadrant segments. Each of the quadrant segments includes a first set of lens, a second set of lens, and a third set of lens. Images captured by the first, second and third sets of lens can be combined to form a telecentric image on an intermediate image plane. The surveillance sensor system also includes a relay optic module having a set of lens, multiple focal plane array detectors and a dewar. The relay optic module can re-image the telecentric image located on the intermediate image plane onto an image plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Silva, Gerard M. Perron
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Publication number: 20160142631Abstract: A surveillance sensor system is described. The surveillance sensor system includes a polygonal-shaped assembly having four substantially identical quadrant segments. Each of the quadrant segments includes a first set of lens, a second set of lens, and a third set of lens. Images captured by the first, second and third sets of lens can be combined to form a telecentric image on an intermediate image plane. The surveillance sensor system also includes a relay optic module having a set of lens, multiple focal plane array detectors and a dewar. The relay optic module can re-image the telecentric image located on the intermediate image plane onto an image plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.Inventors: RAYMOND J. SILVA, GERARD M. PERRON
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Patent number: 9164357Abstract: A system and method for enhanced conditioning light so a camera can capture images from it in a variety of brightness ranges is presented. A camera has an optical lens and a photochromic filter. The photochromic filter may be placed in front of the lens. The photochromic filter extends an exposure range of the camera without the need for a mechanical iris.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Silva, Gerard M. Perron, Scott A. Derushia, James D. Targove
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Patent number: 9121701Abstract: A fiber optically coupled laser rangefinder (LRF) for use in a gimbal system to input/extract a laser beam into/from a camera is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber optically coupled LRF includes a gimbal assembly. Further, the gimbal assembly includes a first fiber optic cable for receiving the laser beam from a remote transmitter assembly, a fiber optically coupled laser interface module to receive the laser beam and opposing mirrors to direct the laser beam to a target. In addition, the gimbal assembly includes a second fiber optic cable for transmitting a return laser beam to a remote receiver assembly. The opposing mirrors are further configured to direct the return laser beam from the target to the fiber optically coupled laser interface module. The fiber optically coupled laser interface module is further configured to transmit it to the receiver assembly via the second fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: William E. Shaw, Bruce Whaley, Marcus Hatch, Raymond J. Silva, Michael E. DeFlumere
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Patent number: 9070566Abstract: A composite focal plane assembly with an expandable architecture has a multi-layer, double-sided aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate and vertical architecture to achieve the dual function of focal plane and electronics backplane. Imaging dice and other electrical components are mounted and wire bonded to one surface and then direct backplane connectivity is provided on the opposing surface through a matrix of electrical contacts. In one embodiment, a flexible connector is sandwiched between the AlN focal plane and a FR-4 backplane is used to compensate for differences in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between the AlN and commercially available high density circuit card connectors that are commonly manufactured from materials with CTE properties more closely approximating FR-4. In an alternate embodiment, the FR-4 and flexible connectors are eliminated by using high density circuit card connectors that are fabricated out of materials more closely matching the CTE of AlN.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Silva, Dennis P. Bowler, Gene A. Robillard
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Patent number: 8982270Abstract: A deformable focal plane array (DFPA) for imaging systems is disclosed. In one embodiment, the DFPA includes a detection circuitry on one side. For example, the thickness of the DFPA is in a range of about 5 to 40 microns. In one exemplary embodiment, the DFPA when warped to a desired shape provides a substantially wider field of view (FOV) than a flat focal plane array (FPA).Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Dennis P. Bowler, Raymond J. Silva, Gerard A. Esposito
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Publication number: 20130222784Abstract: A fiber optically coupled laser rangefinder (LRF) for use in a gimbal system to input/extract a laser beam into/from a camera is disclosed. in one embodiment, the fiber optically coupled LRF includes a gimbal assembly. Further, the gimbal assembly includes a first fiber optic cable for receiving the laser beam from a remote transmitter assembly, a fiber optically coupled laser interface module to receive the laser beam and opposing mirrors to direct the laser beam to a target. In addition, the gimbal assembly includes a second fiber optic cable for transmitting a return laser beam to a remote receiver assembly. The opposing mirrors are further configured to direct the return laser bean from the target to the fiber optically coupled laser interface module. The fiber optically coupled laser interface module is further configured to transmit it to the receiver assembly via the second fiber optic cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: BAE Systems information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: William E. Shaw, Bruce Whaley, Marcus Hatch, Raymond J. Silva, Michael E. DeFlumere
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Patent number: 8400539Abstract: A composite focal plane assembly with an expandable architecture has a multi-layer, double-sided aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate and vertical architecture to achieve the dual function of focal plane and electronics backplane. Imaging dice and other electrical components are mounted and wire bonded to one surface and then direct backplane connectivity is provided on the opposing surface through a matrix of electrical contacts. In one embodiment, a flexible connector is sandwiched between the AlN focal plane and a FR-4 backplane is used to compensate for differences in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between the AlN and commercially available high density circuit card connectors that are commonly manufactured from materials with CTE properties more closely approximating FR-4. In an alternate embodiment, the FR-4 and flexible connectors are eliminated by using high density circuit card connectors that are fabricated out of materials more closely matching the CTE of AlN.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Silva, Dennis Bowler, Gene Robillard
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Publication number: 20130063649Abstract: A deformable focal plane array (DFPA) for imaging systems is disclosed. In one embodiment, the DFPA includes a detection circuitry on one side. For example, the thickness of the DFPA is in a range of about 5 to 40 microns. In one exemplary embodiment, the DFPA when warped to a desired shape provides a substantially wider field of view (FOV) than a flat focal plane array (FPA).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: DENNIS P. BOWLER, Raymond J. Silva, Gerard A. Esposito
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Publication number: 20100118168Abstract: A composite focal plane assembly with an expandable architecture has a multi-layer, double-sided aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate and vertical architecture to achieve the dual function of focal plane and electronics backplane. Imaging dice and other electrical components are mounted and wire bonded to one surface and then direct backplane connectivity is provided on the opposing surface through a matrix of electrical contacts. In one embodiment, a flexible connector is sandwiched between the AlN focal plane and a FR-4 backplane is used to compensate for differences in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between the AlN and commercially available high density circuit card connectors that are commonly manufactured from materials with CTE properties more closely approximating FR-4. In an alternate embodiment, the FR-4 and flexible connectors are eliminated by using high density circuit card connectors that are fabricated out of materials more closely matching the CTE of AlN.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. SILVA, Dennis BOWLER, Gene ROBILLARD