Patents by Inventor Brian Backer

Brian Backer 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).

  • Patent number: 10425540
    Abstract: A method of operating optical systems includes forming a stitched image of a field of regard using a first optical device. The stitched image of the field of regard comprises a plurality of sub-images associated with a first field of view. The method also includes receiving an image of a second field of view from a second optical device and determining a location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image. The method further includes communicating an indicator to the second optical device. The indicator is to the location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: DRS NETWORK & IMAGING SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Vernon Bacarella, Kenneth Pietrasik, Brian Backer, Jon Piatt
  • Publication number: 20190014225
    Abstract: A method of operating optical systems includes forming a stitched image of a field of regard using a first optical device. The stitched image of the field of regard comprises a plurality of sub-images associated with a first field of view. The method also includes receiving an image of a second field of view from a second optical device and determining a location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image. The method further includes communicating an indicator to the second optical device. The indicator is to the location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Vernon Bacarella, Kenneth Pietrasik, Brian Backer, Jon Piatt
  • Patent number: 10104241
    Abstract: A method of operating optical systems includes forming a stitched image of a field of regard using a first optical device. The stitched image of the field of regard comprises a plurality of sub-images associated with a first field of view. The method also includes receiving an image of a second field of view from a second optical device and determining a location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image. The method further includes communicating an indicator to the second optical device. The indicator is to the location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Vernon Bacarella, Kenneth Pietrasik, Brian Backer, Jon Piatt
  • Publication number: 20150130950
    Abstract: A method of operating optical systems includes forming a stitched image of a field of regard using a first optical device. The stitched image of the field of regard comprises a plurality of sub-images associated with a first field of view. The method also includes receiving an image of a second field of view from a second optical device and determining a location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image. The method further includes communicating an indicator to the second optical device. The indicator is to the location of the image of the second field of view in the stitched image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Antonio Vernon Bacarella, Kenneth Pietrasik, Brian Backer, Jon Piatt
  • Patent number: 8937686
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing video are provided. A method includes receiving first and second video signals and generating a mask as a function of the second video signal, the mask having mask and peripheral areas. The method displays the first video signal in the peripheral area and processes the second video signal in the mask area. The method displays the processed second video signal in the mask area. A system includes a processor and a memory with stored instructions, that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive first and second video signals and generate a mask as a function of the second video signal, wherein the mask has a mask area and a peripheral area. The system displays the first video signal in the peripheral area, processes the second video signal in the mask area, and displays the processed second video signal in the mask area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: DRS RSTA, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Backer
  • Publication number: 20140267917
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing video are provided. A method includes receiving first and second video signals and generating a mask as a function of the second video signal, the mask having mask and peripheral areas. The method displays the first video signal in the peripheral area and processes the second video signal in the mask area. The method displays the processed second video signal in the mask area. A system includes a processor and a memory with stored instructions, that, when executed by the processor, cause to processor to receive first and second video signals and generate a mask as a function of the second video signal, wherein the mask has a mask area and a peripheral area. The system displays the first video signal in the peripheral area, processes the second video signal in the mask area, and displays the processed second video signal in the mask area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: DRS RSTA, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Backer