Patents by Inventor Barton D. Billard

Barton D. Billard 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: 20080018893
    Abstract: Imaging systems may include a light source that directs light towards a scattering medium. A digital imaging system receives transmitted light that is transmitted through the scattering medium substantially without being scattered, and also receives multiple components of scattered light that are passed through the scattering medium after being scattered. The digital imaging system then outputs image intensity information related to the transmitted light and the scattered light. An imaging controller determines a property of the scattering medium, based on spatial correlations related to the image intensity information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Barton D. Billard, William Baedke
  • Patent number: 7315372
    Abstract: Imaging systems may include a light source that directs light towards a scattering medium. A digital imaging system receives transmitted light that is transmitted through the scattering medium substantially without being scattered, and also receives multiple components of scattered light that are passed through the scattering medium after being scattered. The digital imaging system then outputs image intensity information related to the transmitted light and the scattered light. An imaging controller determines a property of the scattering medium, based on spatial correlations related to the image intensity information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Barton D. Billard, William Baedke
  • Patent number: 6842242
    Abstract: A method for controlling both the scattering and absorption of electromagnetic waves. The method is based on prescribing the sizes of the particles that are suspended in a specified medium and a ratio of the refractive indices of the particles and the medium. This method can be used in applications that require maximizing or minimizing scattering of electromagnetic waves. The present method can also be used in applications that require maximizing or minimizing absorption of electromagnetic waves. Further, the invention provides control of backscattering (radar cross section) and, controlling any combination of scattering, absorption and backscattering of electromagnetic waves. Applications for the present method include stealth technology, friend or foe identification, and defensive screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Nancy L. Swanson, Barton D. Billard
  • Publication number: 20040095578
    Abstract: A method for controlling both the scattering and absorption of electromagnetic waves. The method is based on prescribing the sizes of the particles that are suspended in a specified medium and a ratio of the refractive indices of the particles and the medium. This method can be used in applications that require maximizing or minimizing scattering of electromagnetic waves. The present method can also be used in applications that require maximizing or minimizing absorption of electromagnetic waves. Further, the invention provides control of backscattering (radar cross section) and, controlling any combination of scattering, absorption and backscattering of electromagnetic waves. Applications for the present method include stealth technology, friend or foe identification, and defensive screening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Nancy L. Swanson, Barton D. Billard
  • Patent number: 6704105
    Abstract: A method for controlling both the scattering and absorption of electromagnetic waves. The method is based on prescribing the sizes of the particles that are suspended in a specified medium and a ratio of the refractive indices of the particles and the medium. This method can be used in applications that require maximizing or minimizing scattering of electromagnetic waves. The present method can also be used in applications that require maximizing or minimizing absorption of electromagnetic waves. Further, the invention provides control of backscattering (radar cross section) and, controlling any combination of scattering, absorption and backscattering of electromagnetic waves. Applications for the present method include stealth technology, friend or foe identification, and defensive screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Nancy L. Swanson, Barton D. Billard
  • Patent number: 6219138
    Abstract: The particle size within a given medium is determined using a single wavelength to confirm the known particles sizes within a dispersion, or determined from two wavelengths to calculate the unknown particle sizes of a dispersion. Three wavelengths may be used to determine the unknown particle size of a dispersion of unknown concentration within a medium. The method and apparatus may be used for mono-dispersions and poly-dispersions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Nancy L. Swanson, Barton D. Billard