Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Bartsch

Kenneth E. Bartsch 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: 5426731
    Abstract: A video data processing apparatus converts one of NTSC type and VGA type video signals to the other or overlays the two types of video signals and outputs them as either an NTSC type overlaid video signal or a VGA type overlaid video signal. The processing apparatus has two video memories for storing video signal data. One of the two video memories stores solely VGA type video data. The other video memory stores either VGA type video data or NTSC type video data depending upon the particular function being carried out by the processing apparatus. Video data may be read out from the other video memory using different scan rates so that an individually dedicated memory is not required for each type of video data in performing the above-mentioned conversions and overlays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Masukane, Kenneth E. Bartsch
  • Patent number: 5327156
    Abstract: A video data processing apparatus converts one of NTSC type and VGA type video signals to the other or overlays the two types of video signals and outputs them as either an NTSC type overlaid video signal or a VGA type overlaid video signal. The processing apparatus has two video memories for storing video signal data. One of the two video memories stores solely VGA type video data. The other video memory stores either VGA type video data or NTSC type video data depending upon the particular function being carried out by the processing apparatus. Video data may be read out from the other video memory using different scan rates so that an individually dedicated memory is not required for each type of video data in performing the above-mentioned conversions and overlays. An output of the video processing apparatus may be fed back to either one of the two video memories so that the output may be stored in one of the memories for later transfer to an external memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Masukane, Kenneth E. Bartsch
  • Patent number: 4535854
    Abstract: An electronic weight indicator adapted to convert an analog output of a load cell into a digital display which, after initial calibration, automatically corrects for dead load, drift and other calibration errors introduced by the circuitry. The meter can also be programmed to count for creep. The weight indicator employs a microprocessor to control an analog-to-digital converter which converts the analog signal from the load cell to a digital display. The microprocessor employs a unique algorithm permanently retained in an associated memory to correct for drift and compensate for deadload changes and creep. Once calibrated, no further adjustments by the user are required. All adjustments are made automatically, without operator intervention. The weight indicator can be used with any load cell producing an analog signal in response to a force, e.g. a weight on a weighing platform connected to the load cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: Pennsylvania Scale Company
    Inventors: Eric A. Gard, William J. Kautter, Jr., Kenneth E. Bartsch