Patents by Inventor Lawrence Candell

Lawrence Candell 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: 10362254
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Brian Tyrrell, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Kenneth Schultz, James Wey, Daniel Mooney, Lawrence Candell
  • Patent number: 10348993
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20180160068
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Patent number: 9712771
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20170026603
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL KELLY, BRIAN TYRRELL, CURTIS COLONERO, ROBERT BERGER, KENNETH SCHULTZ, JAMES WEY, DANIEL MOONEY, LAWRENCE CANDELL
  • Patent number: 9491389
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Brian Tyrrell, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Kenneth Schultz, James Wey, Daniel Mooney, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20160295151
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Patent number: 9385738
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20150123831
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Patent number: 8933832
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20140197303
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: MICHAEL KELLY, BRIAN TYRRELL, CURTIS COLONERO, ROBERT BERGER, KENNETH SCHULTZ, JAMES WEY, DANIEL MOONEY, LAWRENCE CANDELL
  • Patent number: 8692176
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Brian Tyrrell, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Kenneth Schultz, James Wey, Daniel Mooney, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20120262322
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20120138774
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Brian Tyrrell, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Kenneth Schultz, James Wey, Daniel Mooney, Lawrence Candell
  • Patent number: 8179296
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20100226495
    Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Brian Tyrrell, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Kenneth Schultz, James Wey, Daniel Mooney, Lawrence Candell
  • Publication number: 20070075888
    Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Daniel Mooney, Curtis Colonero, Robert Berger, Lawrence Candell