Patents Assigned to Lynx System Developers, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7297931
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to effectively reduce the non-active detection gap between sensor elements of an optical sensor. Reducing the non-active gap can subsequently reduce the time delay between sensor elements, mitigating the image degrading effects of a composite element time delay. While applicable to use with a wide range of optical sensors, the invention may be used for detecting aspects of a variable-rate dynamic colorful object using a matrix sensor or a tri-linear color CCD sensor. In one variation, optical fibers extend from a first fiber optic faceplate to a second fiber optic faceplate. The optical fibers can be oriented toward or directly mounted to the sensor elements. A spacer may be used to separate the optical fibers for alignment with the sensor elements and the other end of the optical fibers are attached to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Lynx System Developers, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric P. Krantz, Douglas J. DeAngelis, Kirk Sigel
  • Patent number: 7023476
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for recording and displaying a time sequential scene on a computer (16). The digital camera (12) transmits a sequence of digital image frames to the timer (14) representative of the image of a body passing a plane in space. Each frame represents a line object (18) of the body, thus forming a fractional part of the scene. Once the frame reaches the image timer (14), it is digitally marked with a time reference (34) and buffered into a block of information. The main control computer (16) stores blocks of information from the image timer (14) for a variety of processing and features available to the user. The invention also provides a selected memory (36), preferably a virtual memory subsystem, or hard-disc drive. Preferred constructions for adjusting camera pixel processing of light values, time-marking the images, creating color palettes for interactive viewing of color images, and video data coding to accommodate the high volume of line image data are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Lynx System Developers, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Deangelis, Mike Ciholas, Kirk Sigel
  • Patent number: 6545705
    Abstract: A line scan digital camera is directed at a station for recording and displaying a time-sequential scene. The digital camera takes a sequence of digital image frames representative of one or more bodies crossing a plane in space, wherein each frame represents a line image of the body, thus forming a fractional part of the scene, and the set of time-successive frames forms a recognizable image on an external display. Within the camera, frames enter a buffer and a microprocessor in the camera compares blocks from successive line images to detect changes indicative of objects entering or leaving the field of view. The changes detected by pixel or block analysis identify information-containing portions of the data stream and their time of occurrence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Lynx System Developers, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Sigel, Douglas DeAngelis, Mike Ciholas
  • Patent number: 6542183
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for recording and displaying a time sequential scene on a computer (16). The digital camera (12) transmits a sequence of digital image frames to the timer (14) representative of the image of a body passing a plane in space. Each frame represents a line object (18) of the body, thus forming a fractional part of the scene. Once the frame reaches the image timer (14), it is digitally marked with a time reference (34) and buffered into a block of information. The main control computer (16) stores blocks of information from the image timer (14) for a variety of processing and features available to the user. The invention also provides a selected memory (36), preferably a virtual memory subsystem, or hard-disc drive. Preferred constructions for adjusting camera pixel processing of light values, time-marking the images, creating color palettes for interactive viewing of color images, and video data coding to accommodate the high volume of line image data are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Lynx Systems Developers, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. DeAngelis, Mike Ciholas, Kirk Sigel
  • Patent number: 6002336
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reaction time measurement system that includes a hard-wired or battery-powered accelerometer module attached to a starting block or platform to detect acceleration when a contestant moves. Although the block is grossly stationary, it undergoes slight movement and mechanical vibration, so the accelerometer produces an output signal. A filter or a processing unit in the module processes the output signal to define the reaction time or moment when the athlete starts to leave the block. Preferably the module removably attaches to the starting block by a rigid coupling, and its processor stores and annotates the accelerometer signal. A link or connector signals the reaction time, or the stored signal on request, to a central monitor at which false start detection determination are made and records created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Lynx System Developers, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Widding, Douglas DeAngelis, Andrew Barton
  • Patent number: 5552824
    Abstract: A system for recording and displaying a time-sequential scene on a computer comprising a digital camera, an image timer, and a main control computer. The digital camera transmits a sequence of digital image frames to the timer representative of the image of a body passing a plane in space. Each frame represents a line object of the body, thus forming a fractional part of the scene. Once the frame reaches the image timer, it is digitally marked with a time reference and buffered into a block of information. The main control computer stores blocks of information from the image timer for a variety of processing and features available to the user. The invention also provides a compression system for compressing a sequence of digital image frames for storage into a selected memory, preferably a virtual memory subsystem, or hard-disc drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Lynx System Developers, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. DeAngelis, Kirk Sigel, Mike Ciholas