Patents by Inventor Marc W. Crooks

Marc W. Crooks 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).

  • Remote mosaic imaging system having high-resolution, wide field-of-view and low bandwidth
    Patent number: 6704460
    Abstract: The Remote Mosaic Imaging System having High-Resolution, Wide Field-of-View and Low Bandwidth (“Remote Mosaic System”) uses image frame synchronization and multiplexing to reduce the bandwidth needed to transmit the plurality of images to a remote location. The Remote Mosaic System employs a plurality of remote sensors to create a plurality of images. The use of readily available and inexpensive commercial imaging sensors significantly decreases the cost of the system while greatly increasing the capabilities of the imaging system to cover virtually any target space with virtually any desired resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Michael C. Pitruzzello, Marc W. Crooks, Troy L. Hester