Abstract: A real time video analytic processor that uses a trained convolutional neural network that embodies algorithms and processing architectures that process a wide variety of sensor images in a fashion that emulates how the human visual path processes and interprets image content. Spatial, temporal, and color content of images are analyzed and the salient features of the images determined. These salient features are compared to the salient features of objects of user interest in order to detect, track, classify, and characterize the activities of the objects. Objects or activities of interest are annotated in the image streams and alerts of critical events are provided to the user. Instantiation of the cognitive processing can be accomplished on multi-FPGA and multi-GPU processing hardware.

Abstract: A 3-D memory module comprising a plurality of packaged integrated memory circuits or devices is mounted to a substrate with integrated pins that are edge-connected on two surfaces where the top surface provides an edge connection from the integrated memory circuits to an orthogonally-mounted memory controller circuit through a wide-word interface. Each integrated memory device can be accessed independently wherein the memory controller is configured to reduce the wide-word interface to a serial interface which is brought to the opposite surface of the memory module for electrical coupling to an external system or printed circuit assembly.

Abstract: A LIDAR system comprising a pyramidal timing polygon is having a plurality of flat optically reflective facet surfaces. The pyramidal polygon comprises a plurality of spaced apart apertures disposed about the outer circumference thereof to define the plurality of radially disposed facets. The pyramidal polygon is rigidly attached and aligned with the rotating scanning polygon structures to define a pre-defined angular shift. The rotation of the three polygon assemblies is synchronized with a pulsed laser source whereby, for each laser pulse, the individual pyramid facets are disposed at a predetermined angle, such as a 45 degree angle, with respect to the incoming beam so as to direct it along the beam 1 reflective optical path.

Abstract: A LIDAR system comprising a multi-polygon scanner assembly, a first beam forming element comprising a plurality of optically-reflective beam switching surfaces and spaced-apart apertures, a second beam steering element and beam guide mirror assembly configured to provide complete beam scan utilization with no scanning dead period.

Abstract: A signal processing appliance is disclosed that will simultaneously process the image data sets from disparate types of imaging sensors and data sets taken by them under varying conditions of viewing geometry, environmental conditions, lighting conditions, and at different times. Processing techniques that emulate how the human visual path processes and exploits data are implemented. The salient spatial, temporal, and color features of observed objects are calculated and cross-correlated over the disparate sensors and data sets to enable improved object association, classification and recognition. The appliance uses unique signal processing devices and architectures to enable near real-time processing.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a smartphone's sensors, i.e.; cameras, compasses and inertial measurements units, and methods for processing the data taken by these sensors, are used to determine accurate and timely geo-locations to enable land navigation in GPS-denied environments. Celestial, terrestrial and inertial land navigation modes are described in terms of how smartphone sensors are exploited and how data from the sensors is processed to achieve accurate and timely geo-position and navigation capabilities in GPS-denied environments.

Abstract: A spectrometer for capturing two dimensional images of observed scenes in a sequence of spectral sub-bands wherein each measurement of a sub-band occurs over a two dimensional detector array at the same time. Sub-band measurement sequences are executed based upon, a) environmental conditions, b) user priorities, and, c) results of real-time analysis of the two dimensional spectral scene data outputs from the sensor.

Abstract: An improved image intensified, low light level sensor to enable true color images in real-time from a prior art image intensified, low light level device. The device comprises a Bayer pattern in front of the photocathode element and a CCD or CMOS imager that observes or replaces the phosphor layer of the traditional low light level, intensified imager.

Abstract: An imaging LIDAR that can observe varied size scene areas with varied resolution as range to the observed scene changes and as the need for information to be extracted from the LIDAR sensor data evolves. The LIDAR operates at a fully eye-safe spectral wavelength, operated under all conditions of natural illumination and operate in conditions of clear and degraded visibility. The LIDAR is built of materials that can operate in the radiation environments experienced in space. The disclosed LIDAR sensor system has small size, low weight, and consumes minimal power, thus enabling its deployment on platforms that are constrained by size, weight or power limitations.

Abstract: A cognitive tracking system for objects of interest observed in multi-camera surveillance systems that are classified by their salient spatial, temporal, and color features. The features are used to enable tracking across an individual camera field of view, tracking across conditions of varying lighting or obscuration, and tracking across gaps in coverage in a multi-camera surveillance system. The invention is enabled by continuous correlation of salient feature sets combined with predictions of motion paths and identification of possible cameras within the multi-camera system that may next observe the moving objects.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling a plurality of vehicles to be operated as a convoy with the lead vehicle driven by a human and one or more subsequent follower vehicles operated autonomously. The capability is enabled by, 1) the use of a 3D Imaging LIDAR that provides high resolution observations of the preceding vehicle and the surrounding area with sufficient fidelity and timeliness to allow the autonomous navigation of the follower vehicle bearing the disclosed invention, and, 2) the use of a 3D Image Exploitation Processing Appliance that, using techniques that emulate how the human visual path processes and exploits imaging data from the eye, detects, classifies, and labels objects within the observed LIDAR field of view, in a manner to enable autonomous navigation of the follower vehicle.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed for a real time video analytic processor that embodies algorithms and processing architectures that process a wide variety of sensor images in a fashion that emulates how the human visual path processes and interprets image content. spatial, temporal, and color content of images are analyzed and the salient features of the images determined. These salient features are then compared to the salient features of objects of user interest in order to detect, track, classify, and characterize the activities of the objects. Objects or activities of interest are annotated in the image streams and alerts of critical events are provided to users. Instantiation of the cognitive processing can be accomplished on multi-FPGA and multi-GPU processing hardwares.

Abstract: The LIDAR system disclosed herein consists of a wide area search LIDAR subsystem and a narrow field of view 3D Imaging LIDAR subsystem that detects, tracks, and recognizes small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at ranges that enable interference with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle mission if desired. The disclosed LIDAR system discriminates the detected small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from similar, but different, observed objects. The disclosed LIDAR system uses eye safe SWIR lasers for both the search and imaging modes of operation. A signal processor analyses the LIDAR sensor system outputs and provides precision range estimations of observed objects.

Abstract: A neural logic unit network acting as an agent to achieve machine or device consciousness and intent is disclosed. More specifically, an agent of consciousness and intent (The Agent) is disclosed consisting of neuronal logic units upon which are mapped and connected to the individual outputs of the host system's entire sensorium and which neuronal logic units are activated by the simultaneous presentation of the results of the host system's recognition, tracking, analyzes and characterization computations similar to those performed by biological unconscious brains. The embodiment of the assembly of neural logic units is referred to as Hyper Aware Logic.

Abstract: A low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Agile Navigation and Guidance Enabled by LIDAR (ANGEL) sensor system that enables deployment on a wide variety of air and surface vehicle that have need of accurate situation awareness and have need of timely warning of potential objects that may cause collisions. A highly functional LIDAR sensor system provides accurate and timely detection and localization of potential threat objects. The ANGEL LIDAR sensor system operates in a fully eye-safe spectral band which enables it to be deployed and pose no threat to human vision impairment. The spectral band of operation also enables successful operation under day and night conditions and under conditions of degraded visual environment caused by such weather conditions as dust, fog, and rain.

Abstract: A signal processing appliance is disclosed that will simultaneously process the image data sets from disparate types of imaging sensors and data sets taken by them under varying conditions of viewing geometry, environmental conditions, lighting conditions, and at different times. Processing techniques that emulate how the human visual path processes and exploits data are implemented. The salient spatial, temporal, and color features of observed objects are calculated and cross-correlated over the disparate sensors and data sets to enable improved object association, classification and recognition. The appliance uses unique signal processing devices and architectures to enable near real-time processing.

Abstract: The LIDAR apparatus disclosed in this application provides a capability, when deployed on airborne platforms, to increase area search rates to over 1000 square kilometers per hour which is an increase of over a factor of 100 better than the current state of the art. This apparatus operates in the SWIR and Blue-green spectral bands and provides a capability to detect and recognize small objects on the land and sea surface and below the sea surface.

Abstract: A device and method for LADAR ranging using relatively long laser pulse widths and slower system clock speeds is provided. The center points of the sent and received laser signal such as Gaussian laser pulses are identified by time sampling the sent and received laser signal waveforms at predetermined time positions. The signal energy within each time sample of the respective sent and received laser signals defines a clock “bin”. The received laser signal generates an output from a photodetector cell on a focal plane array that is converted into voltage. The signal energy is integrated using a capacitor array for each of the clock bins and is representative of the signal energy in each time sample. The output of the capacitor array is collected in buffer and digitized. Signal processing means extracts the center of the transmitted and received pulses and the time-of-flight calculated as the time between the transmitted and returned centers of the laser signal pulses.

Abstract: The invention is a frequency modulated (FM) inertial sensing device and method which, in one embodiment, comprises an accelerometer having a proof mass coupled to a nano-resonator element. The nano-resonator element is oscillated at a first predetermined frequency, which may be a first resonant frequency, and is altered to oscillate at a second frequency, which may be a second resonant frequency, in response to a resultant force produced by the acceleration of the proof mass. The degree of change in nano-resonator element output frequency is sensed and processed using suitable processing circuitry as a change in acceleration.

Abstract: A multilayer electronic imaging module and sensor system incorporating a micro-lens layer for imaging and collimating a received image from a field of regard, a photocathode layer for detecting photons from the micro-lens layer and generating an electron output, a micro-channel plate layer for receiving the output electrons emitted from the photocathode in response to the photon input and amplifying same and stacked readout circuitry for processing the electron output of the micro-channel plate. The sensor system of the invention may he provided in the form of a Cassegrain telescope assembly and includes electromagnetic imaging and scanning means and beam-splitting means for directed predetermined ranges of the received image to one or more photo-detector elements which may be in the form of the micro-channel imaging module of the invention.