Abstract: A Vision Thermalization, “VT” light-to-heat transducer, versatile video transformation system, via Biophysics Resonance of forehead cells with thin film transistors infrared “display” (1 k×0.0015 C×640×480 VGA) and alternative image processing methodology thereof to convert, for the sightless and visually impaired, light waves, or TV received signals or 2D/3D video camera signals into infrared patterns of sensible heat waves such as produced by the product of voltage and current in an active matrix of thin film transistors (AM-TFT), typically used with liquid crystal displays, in order to exploit the viper-like thermal vision sensibility of 10 parts/million (0.003 C/305K) and biophysics resonance of thermo regulating amino acids.

Abstract: A versatile video transformation device and adaptive image processing methodology thereof to digitally scan convert, that is, reformat TV raster scan video and particularly high definition (HD) and/or digital DTV (particularly those for example in 1920×1080i or 1280×720p format) video data and associated synchronizing signals, for the purpose of making present standard television sets compatible at low cost with the latest advancements in free HD whilst allowing a multitude of other DTV programs and ancillary data to fill to a greater extent the remaining channel allocations by FCC to TV broadcasters.

Abstract: A versatile video transformation device and adaptive image processing methodology thereof to digitally scan convert, that is, reformat TV raster scan video and particularly high definition (HD) and/or digital DTV (particularly those for example in 1920.times.1080i or 1280.times.720p format) video data and associated synchronizing signals, for the purpose of making present standard television sets compatible at low cost with the latest advancements in free HD whilst allowing a multitude of other DTV programs and ancillary data to fill to a greater extent the remaining channel allocations by FCC to TV broadcasters.

Abstract: An image processing system with a quality assurance feature is disclosed for determining the quality of the images being processed. The system includes a plurality of sections operating independently and concurrently to insure reliability. One section includes calculation of a quality assurance parameter dependent on the fill factor and the compression ratio determined before and after compression respectively. A second section includes histogram hardware for generating qualified histograms representative of foreground data, and background data transitions and a comparator for detecting overlap therebetween. A third section develops a histogram parameter based on the areas of the histograms and compares this parameter to the quality assurance parameter for concurrence. The system also includes autosizing means for detecting the borders of an image using fuzzy logic.

Abstract: An omnidirectional, multispectral and multimodal sensor/display processor for the screening, examination, detection, and diagnosis of breast cancer. Its capabilities are accomplished through stable vision fusion of the Doppler-like differences of selective radiologic wavelengths, besides X-ray mammograms, e.g., ultraviolet (UV.), visible and infrared (IR), with-vision-computer discrimination of other active and passive observables of electromagnetic fields, and medical data, including the optimum color ratios and 3-dimensional (3D) transformation of multiple imaging modalities, e.g., ultrasound, nuclear computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc., to obtain the "concurrence of evidence" necessary for maximum confidence levels, generated at minimal cost and with minimum false positives, at the earliest possible breast cancer detection point.

Abstract: An image processing system with a quality assurance feature is disclosed for determining the quality of the images being processed. The system includes a plurality of sections operating independently and concurrently to insure reliability. One section includes calculation of a quality assurance parameter dependent on the fill factor and the compression ratio determined before and after compression respectively. A second section includes histogram hardware for generating qualified histograms representative of foreground data, and background data transitions and a comparator for detecting overlap therebetween. A third section develops a histogram parameter based on the areas of the histograms and compares this parameter to the quality assurance parameter for concurrence. The system also includes autosizing means for detecting the borders of an image using fuzzy logic.

Abstract: A large area retractable display screen for displaying video and/or color graphic images through the use of phosphorescent triad arrays being selectively activated by a limiting electric field controlled thereacross by an active matrix of fault-tolerant transistors and multiplexed front electrodes produced and supported on a flexible substrate.

Abstract: A system for providing a visual color display of multi-spectral and/or multi-sensor data particularly that provided by a trichroic infrared scanning system, which includes the assignment of visible color signals to such data in a manner to maximize color discrimination of the viewer and allows the use of a conventional color display, particularly a CRT, to produce a real time color picture of the image that the data represents.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube display system for displaying data and/or pictorial images in an undistorted manner over the entire display screen. Programmable video polarity circuits add versatility to the system, enabling the cathode ray tube to be driven by any one of a variety of different drive circuits and effectively eliminating any skewing or delay experienced by the control signals as a result of the particular drive circuitry employed.Versatile deflection of the cathode ray tube electron beam at low power levels is achieved through the use of deflection circuitry employing a feedback circuit for achieving linearity and a totem pole circuit employing a coupling diode for achieving rapid, automatic flyback during the retrace portion of the deflection cycle.Automatic sizing of the display generated by the cathode ray tube (CRT) is obtained regardless of changes in the operating frequency of the horizontal and vertical sync signals employed to control the cathode ray tube.

Abstract: A system for providing a visual color display of multi-spectral and/or multi-sensor data, particularly that provided by a trichroic infrared scanning system, which includes the assignment of visible color signals to such data in a manner to maximize color discrimination of the viewer and allows the use of a conventional color display, particularly a CRT, to produce a real time color picture of the image that the data represents.

Abstract: A device for providing scan conversion, integration and parallel to serial conversion in one modular element which comprises an array of infrared detectors, amplifiers and LEDs, with said LEDs optically coupled to a CCD sensor which provides an output which may be utilized for image reconstruction. A feed back gain channel connected to the output of said sensor serves to provide a reference which controls the steady state amplitude of all the LEDs thereby stabilizing the LED array.

Abstract: A spectrometer for use with optical elements which pass both undispersed and dispersed irradiation onto detectors coupled to a transversal filter and a comparitor means which open gates said filter to receive dispersed signals when an initial undispersed threshold is exceeded, thereafter said comparitor inhibits signals exceeding the undispersed threshold during spectral analysis of the dispersed signals.