Patents by Inventor Charles A. Bleau
Charles A. Bleau 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).
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Patent number: 7916178Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Patent number: 7907179Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Patent number: 7907191Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Patent number: 7903145Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20100319986Abstract: A modular vented circuit board enclosure for housing circuit boards, computer circuitry, or other devices is disclosed. The modular enclosure can be formed by coupling together various components, such as one or more (i) side components, (ii) corner components, and (iii) face components. The modular enclosure can be easy to manufacture and be configured for a wide variety of applications, such as customizing a size and/or number of devices to be housed. For example, circuit boards can be added or removed from the enclosure without the need to cut portions of a standard rack mount. One or more components of the modular vented circuit board can be added to permit entry of more circuit boards into the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin
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Patent number: 7817188Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Patent number: 7719577Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20090046168Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20090046162Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20090046167Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20090033771Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20090033778Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Publication number: 20090027556Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. Lilburn
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Patent number: 7466344Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. Du Varney
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Publication number: 20040239773Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera system and camera controller having a modularized design. Camera control functions within the controller are distributed among a number of modules, each module performing a component task of controlling a camera. Individual modules can perform tasks such as generating clock signals, digitizing an analog video signal, and providing multiplexed digital video output. Modules communicate with each other over a common bus sufficient to carry the signals necessary to control the camera. The system implements a RAM-based digital sequencer that provides the capability of loading bit patterns into memory and using these patterns to generate waveforms for clocking a CCD. Clock and readout sequences can be composed in a high level language, compiled and uploaded into the controller. Adjustable clamp and sample signal delays used in digitizing an analog video signal provide the capability to optimize the performance of the system in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
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Patent number: D515121Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin, Dean Q. Nguyen
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Patent number: D515124Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin, Dean Q. Nguyen
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Patent number: D630598Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin