Patents by Inventor Robert T. Kester

Robert T. Kester 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).

  • Publication number: 20240142306
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Robert T. KESTER, Nathan A. HAGEN
  • Patent number: 11821792
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: REBELLION PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Publication number: 20220205841
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Robert T. KESTER, Nathan A. HAGEN
  • Patent number: 11313724
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: REBELLION PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Publication number: 20210207999
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Robert T. KESTER, Nathan A. HAGEN
  • Patent number: 10989597
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: REBELLION PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Publication number: 20200072671
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Patent number: 10254166
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Rebellion Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Publication number: 20170356802
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Patent number: 9625318
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Rebellion Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Patent number: 9239263
    Abstract: A method for imaging a sample, the method includes, during a single acquisition event, receiving a first polarization-encoded EM field for a first point and a second polarization-encoded EM field for a second point. The method further includes re-directing the first polarization-encoded EM field along a first pre-determined direction to a first location on a dispersing re-imager and the second polarization-encoded EM field along a second pre-determined direction to a second location on the dispersing re-imager. The method further includes spectrally dispersing the first polarization-encoded EM field to obtain a first spectrum, re-imaging the first spectrum onto a first location on a detector, spectrally dispersing the second polarization-encoded EM field to obtain a second spectrum, re-imaging the second spectrum onto a second location on the detector, and detecting the first re-imaged spectrum and the second re-imaged spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Tomasz S. Tkaczyk
  • Publication number: 20150136982
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein describe a divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is adapted to acquire multiple IR images of a scene with a single-shot (also referred to as a snapshot). The plurality of acquired images having different wavelength compositions that are obtained generally simultaneously. The system includes at least two optical channels that are spatially and spectrally different from one another. Each of the at least two optical channels are configured to transfer IR radiation incident on the optical system towards an optical FPA unit comprising at least two detector arrays disposed in the focal plane of two corresponding focusing lenses. The system further comprises at least one temperature reference source or surface that is used to dynamically calibrate the two detector arrays and compensate for a temperature difference between the two detector arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagan
  • Publication number: 20150069239
    Abstract: A divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is structured to provide identification of target chemical content in a single imaging shot based on spectrally-multiplexed operation. The system is devoid of spectral scanning acquisition of infrared (IR) spectral signatures of target content with an IR detector and does not require content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Nathan A. Hagen
  • Patent number: 8654328
    Abstract: Devices and methods for hyperspectral and multispectral imaging are discussed. In particular, Image Mapping Spectrometer systems, methods of use, and methods of manufacture are presented. Generally, an image mapping spectrometer comprises an image mapping field unit, a spectral separation unit, and a selective imager. Image mapping spectrometers may be used in spectral imaging of optical samples. In some embodiments, the image mapping field unit of an image mapping spectrometer may be manufactured with surface shaped diamond tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Tomasz S. Tkaczyk, Robert T. Kester, Liang Gao
  • Publication number: 20130321806
    Abstract: A method for imaging a sample, the method includes, during a single acquisition event, receiving a first polarization-encoded EM field for a first point and a second polarization-encoded EM field for a second point. The method further includes re-directing the first polarization-encoded EM field along a first pre-determined direction to a first location on a dispersing re-imager and the second polarization-encoded EM field along a second pre-determined direction to a second location on the dispersing re-imager. The method further includes spectrally dispersing the first polarization-encoded EM field to obtain a first spectrum, re-imaging the first spectrum onto a first location on a detector, spectrally dispersing the second polarization-encoded EM field to obtain a second spectrum, re-imaging the second spectrum onto a second location on the detector, and detecting the first re-imaged spectrum and the second re-imaged spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert T. Kester, Tomasz S. Tkaczyk
  • Publication number: 20110285995
    Abstract: Devices and methods for hyperspectral and multispectral imaging are discussed. In particular, Image Mapping Spectrometer systems, methods of use, and methods of manufacture are presented. Generally, an image mapping spectrometer comprises an image mapping field unit, a spectral separation unit, and a selective imager. Image mapping spectrometers may be used in spectral imaging of optical samples. In some embodiments, the image mapping field unit of an image mapping spectrometer may be manufactured with surface shaped diamond tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tomasz S. Tkaczyk, Robert T. Kester, Liang Gao