Patents by Inventor Rodney D. Stock

Rodney D. Stock 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).

  • Patent number: 4564915
    Abstract: A YIQ computer graphics system includes a data processing system having a data tablet for receiving inputs from an artist and a video processing system connected to the data processing system. The video processing system includes a two component expandable frame store with the first component storing video intensity information for each pixel of a visual image and with the second component storing two video color components each for one-half of the visual image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Assignee: Ampex Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Evans, Junaid Sheikh, Rodney D. Stock, Kenneth E. J. Turkowski
  • Patent number: 4524240
    Abstract: A universal multilayer circuit prototyping board is provided having a predefined universal pattern of socket pin perforations which accommodates all standard DIP integrated circuit packages at virtually any position on the board. The universal board allows high density circuit packing while maintaining excellent electrical performance with high speed circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Lucasfilm Ltd.
    Inventors: Rodney D. Stock, Gary H. Newman
  • Patent number: 4475161
    Abstract: A YIQ computer graphics system includes a data processing system having a data tablet for receiving inputs from an artist and a video processing system connected to the data processing system. The video processing system includes a two component expandable frame store with the first component storing video intensity information for each pixel of a visual image and with the second component storing two video color components each for one-half of the visual image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: Ampex Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney D. Stock
  • Patent number: 4459677
    Abstract: A YIQ computer graphics system includes a data processing system having a data tablet for receiving inputs from an artist and a video processing system connected to the data processing system. The video processing system includes a two component expandable frame store with the first component storing video intensity information for each pixel of a visual image and with the second component storing two video color components each for one-half of the visual image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Assignee: Ampex Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas K. Porter, Rodney D. Stock
  • Patent number: 4280138
    Abstract: A high frequency, high resolution programmable timing signal generator provides periodic timing signals during a time period which is long with respect to the time resolution of the generator. The timing signal generator which is particularly applicable for generation of the composite sync signal (and numerous related signals) for a video television signal, includes a small, high speed random access memory wherein each word corresponds to a timing state and each output bit provides a sync video related signal. Other memory bit outputs operate in conjunction with control and timing circuitry to sequentially address the memory while permitting the memory to remain in a given state for predetermined time durations and to cyclically repeat selected state sequences. Memory word compaction is thus facilitated to permit the use of small, fast memories to provide precision implementation of complex timing functions over relatively long frame period intervals with wide flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: Ampex Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney D. Stock