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  • LADAR ENABLED IMPACT MITIGATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150202939
    Abstract: A collision mitigation system is proposed which makes use of forward mounted long range ladar sensors and short range ladar sensors mounted in auxiliary lamps to identify obstacles and to predict unavoidable collisions therewith, and a duplex radio link in communication with secondary vehicles, and a number of external airbags deployable under the control of an airbag control unit, to reduce the forces of impact on the host vehicle, secondary vehicles, and bipeds and quadrupeds wandering into the roadway. A suspension modification system makes use of headlight mounted long range ladar sensors and short range ladar sensors mounted in auxiliary lamps to characterize the road surface, identify road hazards, and make adaptations to a number of active suspension components, each with the ability to absorb shock, elevate or lower the vehicle, and adjust the spring rate of the individual wheel suspensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventor: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
  • Advanced semiconductor emitter technology photocathodes
    Patent number: 5804833
    Abstract: A detector to be used for detecting photons from the visible to far infrared spectrum is described. The detector uses unique photocathodes called Advanced Semiconductor Emitter Technology (ASET) as its critical element for converting the detected photons to electrons which are emitted into a vacuum. The electron is multiplied by accelerations and collisions creating a signal larger than the sensor noise and thus allowing the photon to be detected. ASET is/composed of distinct detector and emitter technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard W. Bailey
  • Semiconductor X-ray photocathodes devices
    Patent number: 6201257
    Abstract: An energy dispersive x-ray and gamma-ray photon counter is described. The counter uses a photon sensor which incorporates a unique photocathode called Advanced Semiconductor Emitter Technology for X-rays (ASET-X) as its critical element for converting the detected photons to electrons which are emitted into a vacuum. The electrons are multiplied by accelerations and collisions creating a signal larger than the sensor noise and thus allowing the photon to be energy resolved very accurately, to within ionization statistics. Because the signal is already above the sensor noise it does not have to be noise filtered therefore allowing high-speed counting. The photon sensor can also be used as a device to visualize and image gamma-ray and x-ray sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard W. Bailey
  • LASER RANGING, TRACKING AND DESIGNATION USING 3-D FOCAL PLANES
    Publication number: 20140063200
    Abstract: The present invention tracks or locates small moving objects, or generates a 3-D frame of data by using 3-D focal plane arrays with low laser energy and few mechanically moving parts. The invention may be used to determine the direction of a laser designating a target, for target tracking, used as a 3-D movie/video camera or used to provide data for autonomous navigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventors: Roger STETTNER, Howard W. BAILEY
  • Laser ranging, tracking and designation using 3-D focal planes
    Patent number: 8606496
    Abstract: The present invention tracks or locates small moving objects, or generates a 3-D frame of data by using 3-D focal plane arrays with low laser energy and few mechanically moving parts. The invention may be used to determine the direction of a laser designating a target, for target tracking, used as a 3-D movie/video camera or used to provide data for autonomous navigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard W. Bailey
  • Laser ranging, tracking and designation using 3-D focal planes
    Patent number: 9087387
    Abstract: The present invention tracks or locates small moving objects, or generates a 3-D frame of data by using 3-D focal plane arrays with low laser energy and few mechanically moving parts. The invention may be used to determine the direction of a laser designating a target, for target tracking, used as a 3-D movie/video camera or used to provide data for autonomous navigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard W. Bailey
  • Laser ranging, tracking and designation using 3-D focal planes
    Patent number: 8358404
    Abstract: The present invention tracks or locates small moving objects, or generates a 3-D frame of data by using 3-D focal plane arrays with low laser energy and few mechanically moving parts. The invention may be used to determine the direction of a laser designating a target, for target tracking, used as a 3-D movie/video camera or used to provide data for autonomous navigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard W. Bailey
  • TERRAIN MAPPING LADAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150301180
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, high performance LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for terrain mapping. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D topographical, water surface, floating object, bathymetric, biological gas cloud, poison gas cloud, or smoke stack emission mapping data. The 3-D focal planes are used in a variety of physical configurations which provide advantages over prior art terrain mapping LADAR sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS INC.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard Bailey, Brad Short, Laurent Heughebaert, Patrick Gilliland, Joseph Spagnolia, Bart Goldstein
  • Dimensioning system
    Patent number: 9261357
    Abstract: A dimensioning system that determines the dimensions and volume of an object by using a three-dimensional camera that measures the distance to every reflective point in its field of view with a single pulse of light. The distance is computed by the time of flight of the pulse to each camera pixel. The accuracy of the measurement is augmented by capture of the laser pulse shape in each camera pixel. The camera can be used on an assembly line to develop quality control data for manufactured objects or on a moving or stationary system that weighs as well as dimensions the objects. The device can also ascertain the minimum size of a box required to enclose an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS INC.
    Inventor: Roger Stettner
  • Dimensioning system
    Patent number: 8599303
    Abstract: The present invention determines the dimensions and volume of an object by using a novel 3-D camera that measures the distance to every reflective point in its field of view with a single pulse of light. The distance is computed by the time of flight of the pulse to each camera pixel. The accuracy of the measurement is augmented by capture of the laser pulse shape in each camera pixel. The camera can be used on an assembly line to develop quality control data for manufactured objects or on a moving or stationary system that weighs as well as dimensions the objects. The device can also ascertain the minimum size of a box required to enclose an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Stettner
  • Aqueous stripping and cleaning compositions containing hydroxylamine and use thereof
    Patent number: 5928430
    Abstract: An aqueous stripping composition comprising a mixture of about 55% to 70% by weight of a polar amine solvent, about 22.5 to 15% by weight of a basic amine, especially hydroxylamine, a corrosion inhibitor and water. The stripping composition is effective for stripping photoresists, residues from plasma process generated organic, metal-organic materials, inorganic salts, oxides, hydroxides or complexes in combination with or exclusive of organic photoresist films at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Irl E. Ward, Francis Michelotti
  • 3-dimensional hybrid camera and production system
    Patent number: 8743176
    Abstract: A hybrid three dimensional imaging camera comprises a 2-D video camera utilizing a focal plane array visible light detector and a 3-D flash laser radar utilizing an infrared focal plane array detector. The device is capable of capturing a complete 3-D scene from a single point of view. A production system combining multiple hybrid 3-D cameras around a subject provides 3-D solid models of an object or scene in the common field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Brad Short, Patrick Gilliland, Tom Laux, Laurent Heughebaert
  • Dimensioning system
    Patent number: 8878978
    Abstract: The present invention determines the dimensions and volume of an object by using a novel 3-D camera that measures the distance to every reflective point in its field of view with a single pulse of light. The distance is computed by the time of flight of the pulse to each camera pixel. The accuracy of the measurement is augmented by capture of the laser pulse shape in each camera pixel. The camera can be used on an assembly line to develop quality control data for manufactured objects or on a moving or stationary system that weighs as well as dimensions the objects. The device can also ascertain the minimum size of a box required to enclose an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Stettner
  • PERSONAL LADAR SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160313445
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for personal electronic appliances. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in personal electronic devices. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities to a variety of personal electronic appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Bailey, Patrick Gilliland, Barton Goldstein, Laurent Heughebaert, Brad Short, Joseph Spagnolia, Roger Stettner
  • Dimensioning system
    Patent number: 8294809
    Abstract: The present invention determines the dimensions and volume of an object by using a novel 3-D camera that measures the distance to every reflective point in its field of view with a single pulse of light. The distance is computed by the time of flight of the pulse to each camera pixel. The accuracy of the measurement is augmented by capture of the laser pulse shape in each camera pixel. The camera can be used on an assembly line to develop quality control data for manufactured objects or on a moving or stationary system that weighs as well as dimensions the objects. The device can also ascertain the minimum size of a box required to enclose an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Stettner
  • PERSONAL LADAR SENSOR
    Publication number: 20130242283
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for personal electronic appliances. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in personal electronic devices. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities to a variety of personal electronic appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Bailey, Patrick Gilliland, Barton Goldstein, Laurent Heughebaert, Brad Short, Joseph Spagnolia, Roger Stettner
  • Modular LADAR sensor
    Patent number: 9277204
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Gilliland, Laurent Heughebaert, Joseph Spagnolia, Brad Short, Roger Stettner
  • MODULAR LADAR SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140340487
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Gilliland, Laurent Heughebaert, Joseph Spagnolia, Brad Short, Roger Stettner
  • High data rate smart sensor
    Patent number: 6690019
    Abstract: A device for the high-speed analysis of photon- or particle-generated image data or for the high-speed energy-discrimination analysis of photon- or particle-counting data. A sensor collects the photons or particles on an array of solid state detectors, as electrical analog signals, and stores the analog-signal information on capacitors of readout arrays associated with the detector arrays. Image-related signals are transferred to integrated circuit chips containing an array of correction processor unit cells. Corrected signals are transferred to an analog image processor. Particle-counting data is transferred directly from the readout array chips to the analog image processor having circuitry for implementing an image processing or energy discrimination algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stettner, Howard W. Bailey
  • Personal LADAR sensor
    Patent number: 8804101
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for personal electronic appliances. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in personal electronic devices. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities to a variety of personal electronic appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Spagnolia, Howard Bailey, Patrick Gilliland, Barton Goldstein, Brad Short, Laurent Heughebaert, Roger Stettner
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