Alan Eugene Baron

US Patent:

7319783, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/560987

Inventors:

Kenneth Scott Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan Eugene Baron - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

CDM Optics, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382128, 382232, 382255, 359 16, 359279, 2502019

Abstract:

A method for reducing optical distortion within an optical system employing adaptive optics, includes modifying phase of a wavefront of the optical system with a wavefront coding element. Image data of the optical system is post-processed to remove phase effects induced by the wavefront coding element, to reduce optical distortion caused by the adaptive optics and associated with one or more of quilting, stuck actuator and piston error.

US Patent:

7450745, Nov 11, 2008

Filed:

Nov 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/561065

Inventors:

Kenneth Scott Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan Eugene Baron - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

OmniVision CDM Optics, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382128, 382232, 382255, 359 16, 359279, 2502019

Abstract:

An imaging system for reducing aberrations from an intervening medium, and an associated method of use are provided. The system may be an optical or task-based optical imaging system including optics, such as a phase mask, for imaging a wavefront of the system to an intermediate image and modifying phase of the wavefront such that an optical transfer function of the system is substantially invariant to focus-related aberrations from the medium. A detector detects the intermediate image, which is further processed by a decoder, removing phase effects from the optics and forming a final image substantially clear of the aberrations. Other systems may employ an encoder that codes wavefronts of acoustical waves propagating through a medium to make the wavefronts substantially invariant to acoustical aberrations from the medium. Imaging and decoding of the wavefronts reverse effects of the wavefront coding and produce sounds substantially free of the aberrations.

US Patent:

7889903, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

Nov 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/267205

Inventors:

Kenneth Scott Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan Eugene Baron - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/36
G06K 9/40
G02B 5/32
G01J 1/20

US Classification:

382128, 382232, 382255, 359 16, 202019

Abstract:

A biometric optical recognition system includes optics, including a wavefront coding mask, for imaging a wavefront of object to be recognized to an intermediate image, and a detector for detecting the intermediate image. A modulation transfer function detected by the detector contains no zeros such that subsequent task based image processing recognizes the object. A biometric recognition system includes optics for imaging a wavefront of an object to be recognized to a first intermediate image, and a detector for detecting the first intermediate image. The optics include a phase changing element configured for modifying the wavefront such that a modulation transfer function characterizing detection of the first intermediate image contains no zeros such that subsequent task based image processing recognizes the object. In an optical imaging system that includes a solid state detector, a phase-modifying element reduces reflected power from electromagnetic energy incident upon the detector without introducing aberrations.

US Patent:

8107705, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Jan 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/010754

Inventors:

Kenneth Scott Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan Eugene Baron - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/36
G06K 9/40
G02B 5/32
G01J 1/20

US Classification:

382128, 382232, 382255, 359 16, 2502019

Abstract:

A biometric optical recognition system includes optics, including a wavefront coding mask, for imaging a wavefront of object to be recognized to an intermediate image, and a detector for detecting the intermediate image. A modulation transfer function detected by the detector contains no zeros such that subsequent task based image processing recognizes the object. A biometric recognition system includes optics for imaging a wavefront of an object to be recognized to a first intermediate image, and a detector for detecting the first intermediate image. The optics include a phase changing element configured for modifying the wavefront such that a modulation transfer function characterizing detection of the first intermediate image contains no zeros such that subsequent task based image processing recognizes the object. In an optical imaging system that includes a solid state detector, a phase-modifying element reduces reflected power from electromagnetic energy incident upon the detector without introducing aberrations.

US Patent:

20040190762, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Mar 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/813993

Inventors:

Edward Dowski - Lafayette CO, US
Kenneth Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan Baron - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G06K009/00

US Classification:

382/128000

Abstract:

An imaging system for reducing aberrations from an intervening medium, and an associated method of use are provided. The system may be an optical or task-based optical imaging system including optics, such as a phase mask, for imaging a wavefront of the system to an intermediate image and modifying phase of the wavefront such that an optical transfer function of the system is substantially invariant to focus-related aberrations from the medium. A detector detects the intermediate image, which is further processed by a decoder, removing phase effects from the optics and forming a final image substantially clear of the aberrations. Other systems may employ an encoder that codes wavefronts of acoustical waves propagating through a medium to make the wavefronts substantially invariant to acoustical aberrations from the medium. Imaging and decoding of the wavefronts reverse effects of the wavefront coding and produce sounds substantially free of the aberrations.

US Patent:

20080050768, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Aug 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/843511

Inventors:

Alan Baron - Boulder CO, US
Ralph Burns - Louisville CO, US

Assignee:

TAUTHETA INSTRUMENTS LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

C12Q 1/02
C12M 1/00

US Classification:

435029000, 435288700

Abstract:

Systems, methods and devices for the monitoring of the metabolism and the health of cultured cells are disclosed. The devices simplify the loading of cells and enable loading under sterile conditions. The devices also allow for the culture, measuring and monitoring of the metabolism of a population of cells, and in particular, the accurate measuring of metabolic states simultaneously in multiple cell populations.

US Patent:

20110164108, Jul 7, 2011

Filed:

Dec 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/982692

Inventors:

Robert Matthew Bates - Erie CO, US
Kenneth Scott Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan E. Baron - Boulder CO, US
Hans B. Wach - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

FIVEFOCAL LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

H04N 5/225

US Classification:

348 36, 348E05024

Abstract:

Systems and methods image with selective narrow FOV and 360 degree FOV onto a single sensor array. The 360 degree FOV is imaged with null zone onto the sensor array and the narrow FOV is imaged onto the null zone. The narrow FOV is selectively within the 360 degree FOV and has increased magnification as compared to the 360 degree FOV.

US Patent:

20120188634, Jul 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/355474

Inventors:

Kenneth Scott Kubala - Boulder CO, US
Alan E. Baron - Boulder CO, US
Robert Matthew Bates - Erie CO, US

International Classification:

G02B 13/14
B23P 11/00
B29C 33/00
B32B 38/10

US Classification:

359356, 156250, 29428, 425470

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a method of aligning elements in a manufacturing process includes placing a middle element onto a base element, the base element forming first alignment features, the middle element forming apertures therethrough corresponding to the first alignment features. The method also includes placing second alignment features of an upper element onto the first alignment features such that the first and second alignment features cooperate, through the apertures, to align the upper element with the base element. An infrared lens assembly includes a lens formed of an infrared transmitting material that is disposed within a carrier of a base material, the lens being molded within the carrier with at least one feature that secures the lens to the carrier.