Patents by Inventor John J. Burky

John J. Burky 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).

  • System and method of generating light maps
    Patent number: 9098939
    Abstract: A method and system for generating light maps for use with an out the window, or a night vision goggles display utilizes inputs from a variety of different geographical and structural data sources. These data sources are then used to determine the locations of structures, roads, and areas of interest within a selected land area. Realistic light maps can then be created quickly and automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott S. Hulet, Stephen A. Curless, Este-Lela F. Curless, John J. Burky
  • System and method of generating light maps
    Publication number: 20080158244
    Abstract: A method and system for generating light maps for use with an out the window, or a night vision goggles display utilizes inputs from a variety of different geographical and structural data sources. These data sources are then used to determine the locations of structures, roads, and areas of interest within a selected land area. Realistic light maps can then be created quickly and automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Scott S. Hulet, Stephen A. Curless, Este-Lela F. Curless, John J. Burky
  • System and related methods for synthesizing color imagery
    Patent number: 7095420
    Abstract: A system and related method for synthesizing natural color ground or landcover imagery for a predetermined project area, includes the steps of inputting a high-resolution natural color sample of a sample area contained within the project area. Next, a multispectral image of the sample area, where the multispectral image has a plurality of feature types, is also input. This generates a color palette for each of the plurality of feature types. The color palettes are applied to a multispectral image of the project area to generate a low-resolution natural color image which is then combined with a high resolution panchromatic image of the project area to generate a high-resolution natural color image of the project area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Burky, Rosemarie Hanus
  • System and related methods for synthesizing color imagery
    Publication number: 20040075667
    Abstract: A system and related method for synthesizing natural color ground or landcover imagery for a predetermined project area, includes the steps of inputting a high-resolution natural color sample of a sample area contained within the project area. Next, a multispectral image of the sample area, where the multispectral image has a plurality of feature types, is also input. This generates a color palette for each of the plurality of feature types. The color palettes are applied to a multispectral image of the project area to generate a low-resolution natural color image which is then combined with a high resolution panchromatic image of the project area to generate a high-resolution natural color image of the project area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Burky, Rosemarie Hanus