Patents by Inventor Robert C. Fitch

Robert C. Fitch 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).

  • Publication number: 20210057454
    Abstract: A monolithically integrated circuit comprising a semiconducting wafer, a metal oxide thin film semiconductor device disposed adjacent a first region of the semiconducting wafer, and a dissimilar semiconductor device disposed adjacent a second region of the semiconducting wafer and fabrication methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael L. Schuette, Gregg H. Jessen, Kevin D. Leedy, Robert C. Fitch, JR., Andrew J. Green
  • Patent number: 10930676
    Abstract: A monolithically integrated circuit comprising a semiconducting wafer, a metal oxide thin film semiconductor device disposed adjacent a first region of the semiconducting wafer, and a dissimilar semiconductor device disposed adjacent a second region of the semiconducting wafer and fabrication methods thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael L. Schuette, Gregg H. Jessen, Kevin D. Leedy, Robert C. Fitch, Jr., Andrew J. Green
  • Publication number: 20200135769
    Abstract: A monolithically integrated circuit comprising a semiconducting wafer, a metal oxide thin film semiconductor device disposed adjacent a first region of the semiconducting wafer, and a dissimilar semiconductor device disposed adjacent a second region of the semiconducting wafer and fabrication methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. Schuette, Gregg H. Jessen, Kevin D. Leedy, Robert C. Fitch, JR., Andrew J. Green
  • Publication number: 20180254290
    Abstract: A monolithically integrated circuit comprising a semiconducting wafer, a metal oxide thin film semiconductor device disposed adjacent a first region of the semiconducting wafer, and a dissimilar semiconductor device disposed adjacent a second region of the semiconducting wafer and fabrication methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L. Schuette, Gregg H. Jessen, Kevin D. Leedy, Robert C. Fitch, Andrew J. Green
  • Patent number: 4847772
    Abstract: A vehicle detection system for providing data characteristic of traffic conditions includes a camera overlooking a roadway section for providing video signals representative of the field (traffic scene), and a digitizer for digitizing these signals and providing successive arrays of pixels (picture elements) characteristic of the field at successive points in space and time. A video monitor coupled to the camera provides a visual image of the field of view. Through use of a terminal and in conjunction with the monitor, an operator controls a formatter so as to select a subarray of pixels corresponding to specific sections in the field of view. A microprocessor then processes the intensity values representative of the selected portion of the field of view in accordance with spatial and/or temporal processing methods to generate data characteristic of the presence and passage of vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Panos G. Michalopoulos, Richard A. Fundakowski, Meletios Geokezas, Robert C. Fitch
  • Patent number: 4726587
    Abstract: An optical bowling pin detector wherein light reflecting from the top five inches of each pin is directed to a linear array of photosensitive devices by an anamorphic lens. The detector is positioned so it can view all the bowling pins without moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Inventor: Robert C. Fitch
  • Patent number: 4577223
    Abstract: First and second signals are selected from a plurality of sequentially fed, a.c. coupled signals. A difference signal which is the difference between the first and second signal is generated. The times during which the first signal exceeds the second, and during which the second signal exceeds the first, are determined. The larger of these two times is selected and an average of the difference signal over this larger time is generated. The average is added to the second signal. Means for implementing these steps, including an all analog embodiment are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Fitch, Pat M. Narendra
  • Patent number: 4231065
    Abstract: A local area contrast enhancement scheme for a video display includes a two dimensional recursive filter to obtain a moving average of the intensity variations in all areas of the display. This moving average is subtracted from the original signal to produce a signal which contains only local variations and this latter signal is expanded to increase the display contrast. The local area contrast enhancement scheme allows low contrast details to be perceived and permits hands-off operation of the display under varying scene conditions. The recursive filter approach results in a simple implementation of the enhancement scheme with both analog and digital circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Fitch, Patrenahalli M. Narendra