Patents by Inventor Walter G. Margerum

Walter G. Margerum 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).

  • Method and apparatus for search and tracking
    Patent number: 5001650
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for search and tracking multiple targets in an object space. The apparatus (10) includes a targeting FLIR unit (12) operating in imaging mode. The targeting FLIR unit (12) is operable to generate an output in response to the observations of the multiple targets. The apparatus (10) also includes an infrared search and tracking electronics unit (48) for allowing the apparatus (10) to detect and track the multiple targets in response to the output of the targeting FLIR unit (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: W. Leon Francis, Paul T. Gray, Walter G. Margerum