Patents by Inventor Andrew Cartlidge

Andrew Cartlidge 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: 20070139541
    Abstract: An imaging system, methodology, and various applications are provided to facilitate optical imaging performance. The system contains a sensor having one or more receptors and an image transfer medium to scale the sensor and receptors in accordance with resolvable characteristics of the medium, and as defined with certain ratios. A computer, memory, and/or display associated with the sensor provides storage and/or display of information relating to output from the receptors to produce and/or process an image, wherein a plurality of illumination sources can also be utilized in conjunction with the image transfer medium. The image transfer medium can be configured as a k-space filter that correlates projected receptor size to a diffraction-limited spot associated with the image transfer medium, wherein the projected receptor size can be unit-mapped within a certain ratio to the size of the diffraction-limited spot, both in the object plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicants: PALANTYR RESEARCH, LLC, ANGKOR TECHNOLOGY, LLP
    Inventors: Howard Fein, Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20070058071
    Abstract: A system and methodology that facilitates increasing the fill-factor of digital sensor arrays at a reduced cost. In general, fill-factor relates to the active area of the sensor array with respect to the inactive area or space between pixels on the array. By increasing the fill-factor, transmitting maximum amount of optical information to the array is enabled while mitigating information loss between pixels on the array. An image detector system is provided that includes a pixelated sensor array that is responsive to electromagnetic radiation. A coherent scattering medium diffuses the electromagnetic radiation with respect to the pixelated sensor array in order to increase the fill-factor of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20060244851
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, devices, and methodologies that facilitate increasing the effective fill-factor of digital sensors. In general, fill-factor relates to the active area or photosensor region of the sensor with respect to the inactive area/deadzone or space between pixels. By increasing the effective fill-factor, transmission of optical information is increased to the sensor while mitigating information loss between pixels. A digital camera may contain a sensor that is responsive to electromagnetic radiation and a coherent scattering medium between the sensor and a lens that diffuses the electromagnetic radiation with respect to the sensor in order to increase the effective fill-factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20060238657
    Abstract: A compact video projection and viewing system for use with RMI apparatus is constructed of materials that are inert to magnetic imaging and do not cause interference with the procedure. The system uses an LCD as a source of a viewable image and an optical arrangement to magnify the image and redirect the image in a lateral path to a screen. An adjustable viewing mirror is used to capture the reflection of the screen and transfer the image to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Bullwinkel, Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20060192081
    Abstract: An imaging system, methodology, and various applications are provided to facilitate optical imaging performance. The system includes a sensor having one or more receptors and an image transfer medium to scale the sensor and receptors in accordance with resolvable characteristics of the medium. A computer, memory, and/or display associated with the sensor provides storage and/or display of information relating to output from the receptors to produce and/or process an image, wherein a plurality of illumination sources can also be utilized in conjunction with the image transfer medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicants: Palantyr Research, LLC, Angkor Technology, LLP
    Inventors: Andrew Cartlidge, Howard Fein, Daniel Bortnick
  • Publication number: 20060000965
    Abstract: Improved biological material imaging systems and related methods are provided by using an imaging system for imaging biological materials, the imaging system comprising a sensor having one or more receptors, and an image transfer medium to scale the one or more receptors to an object field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Howard Fein, Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20050277186
    Abstract: Improved biological material imaging systems and related methods are provided by using an imaging system for imaging biological materials, the imaging system comprising a sensor having one or more receptors, and an image transfer medium to scale the one or more receptors to an object field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Howard Fein, Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20050248679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methodology that facilitates increasing the fill-factor of digital sensor arrays at a reduced cost. In general, fill-factor relates to the active area of the sensor array with respect to the inactive area or space between pixels on the array. By increasing the fill-factor, the present invention enables transmitting maximum amount of optical information to the array while mitigating information loss between pixels on the array. In one aspect of the present invention, an image detector system is provided. The system includes a pixelated sensor array that is responsive to electromagnetic radiation. A coherent scattering medium diffuses the electromagnetic radiation with respect to the pixelated sensor array in order to increase the fill-factor of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Andrew Cartlidge
  • Publication number: 20050023439
    Abstract: An imaging system, methodology, and various applications are provided to facilitate optical imaging performance. The system includes a sensor having one or more receptors and an image transfer medium to scale the sensor and receptors in accordance with resolvable characteristics of the medium. A computer, memory, and/or display associated with the sensor provides storage and/or display of information relating to output from the receptors to produce and/or process an image, wherein a plurality of illumination sources can also be utilized in conjunction with the image transfer medium. The image transfer medium can be configured as a k-space filter that correlates a pitch associated with the receptors to a diffraction-limited spot associated with the image transfer medium, wherein the pitch can be unit-mapped to about the size of the diffraction-limited spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Cartlidge, Howard Fein, Daniel Bortnick
  • Publication number: 20050024720
    Abstract: An imaging system, methodology, and various applications are provided to facilitate optical imaging performance. The system includes a sensor having one or more receptors and an image transfer medium to scale the sensor and receptors in accordance with resolvable characteristics of the medium. A computer, memory, and/or display associated with the sensor provides storage and/or display of information relating to output from the receptors to produce and/or process an image, wherein a plurality of illumination sources can also be utilized in conjunction with the image transfer medium. The image transfer medium can be configured as a k-space filter that correlates a pitch associated with the receptors to a diffraction-limited spot associated with the image transfer medium, wherein the pitch can be unit-mapped to about the size of the diffraction-limited spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Cartlidge, Howard Fein
  • Publication number: 20050001144
    Abstract: An imaging system, methodology, and various applications are provided to facilitate optical imaging performance. The system includes a sensor having one or more receptors and an image transfer medium to scale the sensor and receptors in accordance with resolvable characteristics of the medium. A computer, memory, and/or display associated with the sensor provides storage and/or display of information relating to output from the receptors to produce and/or process an image, wherein a plurality of illumination sources can also be utilized in conjunction with the image transfer medium. The image transfer medium can be configured as a k-space filter that correlates a pitch associated with the receptors to a diffraction-limited spot associated with the image transfer medium, wherein the pitch can be unit-mapped to about the size of the diffraction-limited spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Cartlidge, Howard Fein