Patents by Inventor George M. Blaszczynski

George M. Blaszczynski 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).

  • Method and apparatus for instantaneous exposure control in digital imaging devices
    Publication number: 20020030151
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for automatically controlling the exposure of an image sensing device to a light image. The image sensing device includes an array of photodetectors that generate electrons or holes from incident photons. The device also includes an overflow drain for receiving excess electrons or holes from the photodetectors to inhibit blooming. The apparatus monitors the collective current flow from the photodetectors to the overflow drain. When the current fulfills a given criterion, the apparatus limits further exposure of the photodetectors to the light image by, e.g., closing a shutter or turning off a strobe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: George M. Blaszczynski
  • Method and apparatus for reducing blooming in output of a CCD image sensor
    Patent number: 5343059
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing bloom in an output of a charge coupled device (CCD) image sensor is disclosed. The method includes the step of toggling at least two phases of said CCD after exposure of said CCD. The method and apparatus are particularly useful when a flash of light occurs during the exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Leaf Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: George M. Blaszczynski