Patents by Inventor Michael D. Austen

Michael D. Austen 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).

  • Line smoothing for a raster display
    Patent number: 4591844
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of and apparatus for displaying a symbol on a display surface consisting of a matrix of discrete points (e.g. raster), where the symbol is divided into sections and the brightness of each pixel is controlled. This technique smooths out "stair-step" effects inherent in displays consisting of discrete points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1986
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles W. R. Hickin, Michael D. Austen