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).

  • Patent number: 7916178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Patent number: 7907179
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Patent number: 7907191
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Patent number: 7903145
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20100319986
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin
  • Patent number: 7817188
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Patent number: 7719577
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20090046168
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20090046162
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20090046167
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20090033771
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20090033778
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Publication number: 20090027556
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. Lilburn
  • Patent number: 7466344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. Du Varney
  • Publication number: 20040239773
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney
  • Patent number: D515121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin, Dean Q. Nguyen
  • Patent number: D515124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin, Dean Q. Nguyen
  • Patent number: D630598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Scimeasure Analytical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Bleau, Mark P. McJunkin