Patents by Inventor Richard J. Ditzik
Richard J. Ditzik 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).
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Publication number: 20120182247Abstract: A man-computer-man communications system, including a computer workstation (10), which is comprised of a display device (22), graphic tablet (18), stylus (14), computer unit (24), and display device screen (16) located at convenient locations. The active area of the graphic tablet is a transparent surface area (18), which is coincident to the display screen and is approximately the same size as the display screen. The graphic tablet device may include active or passive stylus (14). A keyboard unit (12) and telephone unit (28) may be added to the workstation. An external communications system may be added to transmit and receive data to or from remote computers or other workstations. The computer unit (24) controls the operation of the workstation and external communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 7103380Abstract: A small light weight modular microcomputer based computer and communications systems, designed for both portability and desktop uses. The systems make use of a relative large flat panel display device assembly (2), an expandable hinge device (10), battery power source (9), keyboard assembly (16), and wireless communications devices (32, 51). The systems are capable of bi-directional realtime communications of voice, audio, text, graphics and video data. Both wire-based or wireless communications methods and devices are implemented. Wireless communications devices may include one or more telephone-like handsets (14) and/or earset (34). The wireless communication devices may include one or more antennae (32). Systems can be configured in a portable arrangement similar to conventional notebook computers, but can be quickly and easily disassembled and re-assembled for office desktop uses.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 7091961Abstract: A relatively small transportable desktop computer/workstation with a display panel assembly (2) in combination with a microprocessor or controller (44) is made display screen position adjustable, in inclination angle, azimuth angle and elevation translation movements. The workstation can have a pen or stylus touch screen input function (36) added, so that a user or operator can write, draw and sketch directly onto the screen in a natural manner. The workstation can be placed on top of a desk or table providing an ergonomic man-machine interface for information communications between individual users via a communications network. A keyboard (7, 42), voice/speaker telephone (48), mouse or trackball input unit (46), and communications modem (42) may be added to the workstation. The flat panel display, pen input device and microprocessor can be combined into an assembly, which can be removed from the main body for portable mobile computing operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 6970678Abstract: A small light weight modular microcomputer based computer and communications systems, designed for both portability and desktop uses. The systems make use of a relative large flat panel display device assembly (2), an expandable hinge device (10), battery power source (9), keyboard assembly (16), and wireless communications devices (32, 51). The systems are capable of bi-directional realtime communications of voice, audio, text, graphics and video data. Both wire-based or wireless communications methods and devices are implemented. Wireless communications devices may include one or more telephone-like handsets (14) and/or earset (34). The wireless communication devices may include one or more antennae (32). Systems can be configured in a portable arrangement similar to conventional notebook computers, but can be quickly and easily disassembled and re-assembled for office desktop uses.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Publication number: 20030080949Abstract: A relatively small transportable desktop computer/workstation with a display panel assembly (2) in combination with a microprocessor or controller (44) is made display screen position adjustable, in inclination angle, azimuth angle and elevation translation movements. The workstation can have a pen or stylus touch screen input function (36) added, so that a user or operator can write, draw and sketch directly onto the screen in a natural manner. The workstation can be placed on top of a desk or table providing an ergonomic man-machine interface for information communications between individual users via a communications network. A keyboard (7, 42), voice/speaker telephone (48), mouse or trackball input unit (46), and communications modem (42) may be added to the workstation. The flat panel display, pen input device and microprocessor can be combined into an assembly, which can be removed from the main body for portable mobile computing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 6326955Abstract: A relatively small transportable desktop computer/workstation with a display panel assembly (2) in combination with a microprocessor or controller (44) is made display screen position adjustable, in inclination angle, azimuth angle and elevation translation movements. The workstation can have a pen or stylus touch screen input function (36) added, so that a user or operator can write, draw and sketch directly onto the screen in a natural manner. The workstation can be placed on top of a desk or table providing an ergonomic man-machine interface for information communications between individual users via a communications network. A keyboard (7, 42), voice/speaker telephone (48), mouse or trackball input unit (46), and communications modem (42) may be added to the workstation. The flat panel display, pen input device and microprocessor can be combined into an assembly, which can be removed from the main body for portable mobile computing operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Publication number: 20010017761Abstract: A relatively small transportable desktop computer/workstation with a display panel assembly (2) in combination with a microprocessor or controller (44) is made display screen position adjustable, in inclination angle, azimuth angle and elevation translation movements. The workstation can have a pen or stylus touch screen input function (36) added, so that a user or operator can write, draw and sketch directly onto the screen in a natural manner. The workstation can be placed on top of a desk or table providing an ergonomic man-machine interface for information communications between individual users via a communications network. A keyboard (7, 42), voice/speaker telephone (48), mouse or trackball input unit (46), and communications modem (42) may be added to the workstation. The flat panel display, pen input device and microprocessor can be combined into an assembly, which can be removed from the main body for portable mobile computing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2001Publication date: August 30, 2001Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 6064373Abstract: A relatively small transportable desktop computer/workstation with a display panel assembly (2) in combination with a microprocessor or controller (44) is made display screen position adjustable, in inclination angle, azimuth angle and elevation translation movements. The workstation can have a pen or stylus touch screen input function (36) added, so that a user or operator can write, draw and sketch directly onto the screen in a natural manner. The workstation can be placed on top of a desk or table providing an ergonomic man-machine interface for information communications between individual users via a communications network. A keyboard (7, 42), voice/speaker telephone (48), mouse or trackball input unit (46), and communications modem (42) may be added to the workstation. The flat panel display, pen input unit and microprocessor can be combined into an assembly, which can be removed from the main body for portable mobile computing operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1997Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 5983073Abstract: A small light weight modular microcomputer based computer and communications systems, designed for both portability and desktop uses. The systems make use of a relative large flat panel display device assembly (2), an expandable hinge device (10), battery power source (9), keyboard assembly (16), and wireless communications devices (32, 51). The systems are capable of bi-directional realtime communications of voice, audio, text, graphics and video data. Both wire-based or wireless communications methods and devices are implemented. Wireless communications devices may include one or more telephone-like handsets (14) and/or earset (34). The wireless communication devices may include one or more antennae (32). Systems can be configured in a portable arrangement similar to conventional notebook computers, but can be quickly and easily disassembled and re-assembled for office desktop uses.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 5966108Abstract: Display device integration techniques and structures are disclosed that improve display performance, usability, and reduce system cost. The improved designs and techniques involve direct view display devices, pen/stylus input devices, Integrated Circuit (IC) driver units (74), backlight devices (41) and fiberoptic faceplates (3, 6). The types of display devices, included in the inventions, may involve Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD), as well as other type of displays, including flat panel displays. The pen/stylus input device consists of a pen/stylus (5), a sensor/emitter film (4), and pen encoding electronics (20). One or more fiberoptic faceplates may be included. The inside surface of the fiberoptic faceplate may be reticulated, having reflective structures (28) and phosphor dots (12) applied. Distributed Index planar micro lens arrays may be incorporated instead of fiberoptic faceplates.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 5771039Abstract: Display device integration techniques and structures are disclosed that improve display performance, usability, and reduce system cost. The improved designs and techniques involve direct view display devices, pen/stylus input devices, Integrated Circuit (IC) driver units (74), backlight devices (41) and fiberoptic faceplates (3, 6). The types of display devices, included in the inventions, may involve Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD), as well as other type of displays, including flat panel displays. The pen/stylus input device consists of a pen/stylus (5), a sensor/emitter film (4), and pen encoding electronics (20). One or more fiberoptic faceplates may be included. The inside surface of the fiberoptic faceplate may be reticulated, having reflective structures (28) and phosphor dots (12) applied. Distributed Index planar micro lens arrays may be incorporated instead of fiberoptic faceplates.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1994Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 5668570Abstract: A relatively small transportable desktop computer/workstation with a display panel assembly (2) in combination with a microprocessor or controller (44) is made display screen position adjustable, in inclination angle, azimuth angle and elevation translation movements. The workstation can have a pen or stylus touch screen input function (36) added, so that a user or operator can write, draw and sketch directly onto the screen in a natural manner. The workstation can be placed on top of a desk or table providing an ergonomic man-machine interface for information communications between individual users via a communications network. A keyboard (7, 42), voice/speaker telephone (48), mouse or trackball input unit (46), and communications modem (42) may be added to the workstation. The flat panel display, pen input means and microprocessor can be combined into an assembly, which can be removed from the main body for portable mobile computing operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1994Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 5589849Abstract: A man-computer-man communications system, including a computer workstation (10), which is comprised of a display device (22), graphic tablet (18), stylus (14), and computer unit (24), where the physical orientation of the display device screen (16) is made adjustable in inclination angle, azimuth angle, and elevation height. The active area of the graphic tablet is a transparent surface area (18), which is coincident to the display screen and is approximately the same size as the display screen. The graphic tablet device may include active or passive stylus (14). A keyboard unit (12) and telephone unit (28) may be added to the workstation. An external communications system may be added to transmit and receive data to or from remote computers or other workstations. The display screen angle can be adjusted to inclination angles between horizontal and vertical orientations. The computer unit (24) controls the operation of the workstation and external communications.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1994Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 4911536Abstract: An interactive electro-optic display device used in combination with a transparent graphics tablet device providing an electronic writing surface for an integrated display-tablet operation. A person using the system can hand sketch, write, and draw onto an electronic writing surface, and the system converts this information to electrical signals for display on a viewing screen directly under the transparent graphic tablet. Hand written information from the tablet and alphanumeric information from a keyboard can be transmitted external to the display-tablet unit, and the unit is capable of receiving externally generated data for presentation on the display panel. The invention can be used as a computer-based communications terminal for two-way graphic and voice data. The disclosed display device is a direct view optical beam addressed electrooptic display device, having one or more laser sources, an optical beam deflector, an electrooptic display panel, and control electronics.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1988Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: 4422732Abstract: A display system utilizing a cross-sectionally shaped beam and electric signal to create a desired form by changing the optical characteristics of an electrooptic material. The beam is used to either raise the temperature of a blocking layer adjacent to the electrooptic material and thereby raise the temperature of the material in an area defined by the cross-sectional area of the beam, or it is used to create an electric potential by means of a photoconductor layer adjacent to the electrooptic material, the area of the electric potential being nearly identical to the cross-sectional area of the beam. The beam can be shaped by a template. The beam is directed across the surface of the display panel by means of an X-Y deflecting scanner. A method of manufacturing the display panel using Fezeau fringes is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1981Date of Patent: December 27, 1983Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik
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Patent number: D303956Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1986Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Inventor: Richard J. Ditzik