Patents by Inventor Alaa A. Sayed

Alaa A. Sayed 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).

  • Advanced CCD-based x-ray image sensor system
    Patent number: 5773832
    Abstract: An improved CCD-based x-ray image sensor system enables the use of an uncooled or only slightly cooled CCD array (18a) within a standard size x-ray film cassette (1). The sensor system provides a number of advanced functions such as remote diagnostic capability, variable image resolution, real-time exposure control, automatic x-ray detection, a low-power "sleep" mode, and automatic, closed loop optimization of image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Loral Fairchild Corporation
    Inventors: Alaa A. Sayed, Daniel P. Laxson
  • Advanced CCD-based x-ray image sensor system
    Patent number: 5693948
    Abstract: An improved CCD-based x-ray image sensor system enables the use of an uncooled or only slightly cooled CCD array (18a) within a standard size x-ray film cassette (1). The sensor system provides a number of advanced functions such as remote diagnostic capability, variable image resolution, real-time exposure control, automatic x-ray detection, a low-power "sleep" mode, and automatic, closed loop optimization of image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Loral Fairchild Corporation
    Inventors: Alaa A. Sayed, Daniel P. Laxson