Patents by Inventor Michael C. Menefee

Michael C. Menefee 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).

  • Computer display pointer device for a display
    Patent number: 8325136
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer display pointer device includes an image processor coupled to a display and a video camera. The display is configured to be worn by a user and display a computer image over a portion of the user's field-of-view. The video camera is operable to be worn by the user and boresighted to a field-of-view of the user. The image processor receives a video signal from the video camera that includes an image of a pointer element configured on a hand of the user, determines a position of the pointer element according to the received video image, and moves a cursor on the display according to the position of the pointer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Aaron C. Wilkinson, Michael C. Menefee
  • Video camera system using multiple image sensors
    Patent number: 8319846
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for generating a reconstructed image generally includes a carrier substrate, a number of image sensors, and an image processing circuit. The image sensors are mounted on a surface of the carrier substrate. The image processing circuit is coupled to each of the image sensors and operable to receive a raw image from each of a plurality of image sensors and combine the raw image of each of the image sensors into the reconstructed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Alan G. Silver, Michael C. Menefee
  • Detecting a target using an optical augmentation sensor
    Patent number: 7978330
    Abstract: In one embodiment, detecting a target includes directing a laser beam towards an area and detecting the laser beam reflected from the area. Whether the received laser beam comprises an optically augmented reflection indicating retro-reflection from a target is determined. The target indicates presence of an explosive device. The target is detected if the received laser beam comprises the optically augmented reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Hector M. Reyes, Jr., Mitchell B. Haeri, Kenneth K. Colson, Richard A. Cesari, Timothy G. Brauer, Michael C. Menefee
  • Computer Display Pointer Device for a Display
    Publication number: 20110128221
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer display pointer device includes an image processor coupled to a display and a video camera. The display is configured to be worn by a user and display a computer image over a portion of the user's field-of-view. The video camera is operable to be worn by the user and boresighted to a field-of-view of the user. The image processor receives a video signal from the video camera that includes an image of a pointer element configured on a hand of the user, determines a position of the pointer element according to the received video image, and moves a cursor on the display according to the position of the pointer element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Aaron C. Wilkinson, Michael C. Menefee
  • Detecting a target using an optical augmentation sensor
    Publication number: 20090237668
    Abstract: In one embodiment, detecting a target includes directing a laser beam towards an area and detecting the laser beam reflected from the area. Whether the received laser beam comprises an optically augmented reflection indicating retro-reflection from a target is determined. The target indicates presence of an explosive device. The target is detected if the received laser beam comprises the optically augmented reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Hector M. Reyes, JR., Mitchell B. Haeri, Kenneth K. Colson, Richard A. Cesari, Timothy G. Brauer, Michael C. Menefee
  • Video Camera System Using Multiple Image Sensors
    Publication number: 20080170140
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for generating a reconstructed image generally includes a carrier substrate, a number of image sensors, and an image processing circuit. The image sensors are mounted on a surface of the carrier substrate. The image processing circuit is coupled to each of the image sensors and operable to receive a raw image from each of a plurality of image sensors and combine the raw image of each of the image sensors into the reconstructed image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Alan G. Silver, Michael C. Menefee