Patents by Inventor Joe Paul

Joe Paul 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: 7095007
    Abstract: A system for measuring optical detector linearity according to the present invention employs a laser source that illuminates an integrating sphere. The sphere randomizes the laser signal phase and produces a uniform intensity over the sphere output. A collimator expands the sphere output for entry into an interferometer, where the incident optical energy is amplitude modulated in a sinusoidal fashion by a linear mechanical mirror movement. Optical band filters eliminate significant harmonic content being present on a pre-detected optical signal. Sampling of the detected signal energy is performed synchronous to the mechanical mirror position to assure sinusoidal response. The sampled signals are processed to separately determine signal harmonic components attributed to detector non-linearity and multiple laser reflections within the system. The system utilizes at least two measurements at two different laser intensities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Paul Predina, Frederick Lee Williams
  • Publication number: 20040249258
    Abstract: Disclosed is a variant of ultra-wide band (UWB) radar known as micropower impulse radar (MIR) combined with advanced signal processing techniques to provide a new type of medical imaging technology including frequency spectrum analysis and modern statistical filtering techniques to search for, acquire, track, or interrogate physiological data. Range gate settings are controlled to depths of interest within a patient and those settings are dynamically adjusted to optimize the physiological signals desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Joe Paul Tupin, Robert Martinez Van Rooyen, Richard Jensen Rollins
  • Publication number: 20040249257
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article of manufacture useful in a variant of ultra-wide band (UWB) radar known as micropower impulse radar (MIR) that is combined with advanced signal processing techniques to provide a new type of medical imaging technology including frequency spectrum analysis and modern statistical filtering techniques to search for, acquire, track, and interrogate physiological data. The article of manufacture can allow range gate settings to be controlled to depths of interest within a patient and those settings are dynamically adjusted to optimize the physiological signals desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Joe Paul Tupin, Robert Martinez Van Rooyen, Richard Jensen Rollins
  • Patent number: 6686716
    Abstract: A motor control method and apparatus produce rapid, point-to-point movement while minimizing settling time and peak power consumption in a servo-control system with a periodic input. Rapid open-loop movement is combined with tuning of the open-loop input based on position and velocity of the output when the loop is closed. Iterative learning control is used to adjust open-loop commands in subsequent cycles to reduce residual vibrations and quickly reach the desired final position. The apparatus and method can be used in motion control applications requiring rapid, periodic, point-to-point movement, such as weather satellite servo systems with a periodic input containing multiple step responses within each period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Paul Predina, Harold L. Broberg
  • Patent number: 6418527
    Abstract: A system for instructing a data processor, the system including an instruction root having an operation selection field for selecting an operation to be performed by said data processor and an instruction prefix. The instruction prefix has a field selected from the group of a conditional execution field for selecting a condition under which a data processor will perform said selected operation, an operand length modification field for modifying the selected operation so as to be performed on an operand having a different length, an instruction group field for selecting a length of an instruction group that includes the instruction root, and a prefix length selection field for selecting a length of said instruction prefix. A data processor system responsive to this instruction system is also disclosed. An instruction system for statically grouping instructions without using an instruction prefix is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Zvika Rozenshein, Jacob Tokar, Uri Dayan, Joe Paul Gergen
  • Publication number: 20020056035
    Abstract: A system for instructing a data processor, the system including an instruction root having an operation selection field for selecting an operation to be performed by said data processor and an instruction prefix. The instruction prefix has a field selected from the group of a conditional execution field for selecting a condition under which a data processor will perform said selected operation, an operand length modification field for modifying the selected operation so as to be performed on an operand having a different length, an instruction group field for selecting a length of an instruction group that includes the instruction root, and a prefix length selection field for selecting a length of said instruction prefix. A data processor system responsive to this instruction system is also disclosed. An instruction system for statically grouping instructions without using an instruction prefix is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: ZVIKA ROZENSHEIN, JACOB TOKAR, URI DAYAN, JOE PAUL GERGEN
  • Patent number: 6298555
    Abstract: A method for making a polygonal duct from a flat, rectangular panel including the steps of providing longitudinally extending cuts in the panel, folding the panel into the desired polygonal shape, assembling a grip flange to the opposing edge portions of the panel and coupling the grip flanges together. The grip flange is a two-piece grip flange including snap-together male and female sections with cross-sectional shapes similar to an L and an F, respectively, which when snapped together form a panel insertion channel to both frictionally engage the surface of the edge portion of the panel and clamp the edge portion through forcible deformation of the edge portion to form a permanent and secure attachment to the panel without the use of any hardware, adhesive or welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Al International SRL
    Inventor: Joe Paul Vincenti