Dale Edward Martin

US Patent:

7359438, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/305626

Inventors:

Darryl S. Dieckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Dale E. Martin - Cincinnati OH, US
Philip A. Wilsey - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Clifton Labs, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

H04N 7/12

US Classification:

37524001, 375240

Abstract:

Described are a method and optical communications processor for receiving communications data in an image formed on a plurality of pixels. The method includes receiving active pixel information identifying which of the pixels are receiving communications data and retrieving communications data from each of the pixels identified by the active pixel information. A list of active data communication channels is generated in response to the active pixel information. The active pixel information can be in the form of active pixel flag bits. Optionally, the method also includes receiving video data from the pixels.

US Patent:

7605842, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Oct 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/964942

Inventors:

Philip A. Wilsey - Cincinnati OH, US
Dale E. Martin - Cincinnati OH, US
Darryl S. Dieckman - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Clifton Labs, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348148, 348 1402, 348159, 348143, 340902, 34099512, 34042616, 725 75, 725 76, 725 77

Abstract:

Described are a vehicle optical communications system and network to exchange high bandwidth optical data between vehicles or between a vehicle and a stationary host. The vehicle optical communications system includes a communications module and a sensor having pixels for detecting an image in a field of view. Each pixel can generate a pixel data signal responsive to an incident optical data signal that includes vehicle data transmitted from a remote optical transmitter. The communications module provides remote data in response to the pixel data signals. The vehicular communications system optionally includes an optical transmitter to enable bi-directional communication. Data can be transmitted through a multi-node network of vehicular communication systems deployed in vehicles or on stationary hosts located between or around the data transmitter and intended data receiver. Simultaneous data from multiple optical transmitters within the sensor field of view are processed concurrently and maintained as separate communication channels.

US Patent:

20040101309, May 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/306555

Inventors:

Fred Beyette - Cincinnati OH, US
Darryl Dieckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Dale Martin - Cincinnati OH, US
Philip Wilsey - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

H04B010/00

US Classification:

398/115000

Abstract:

Described are an optical sensor and method for receiving communications data in an image. The sensor includes a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes an optical detector for receiving light in a portion of an image and generating an electrical signal in response to the light. The sensor also included a data communications signal detector in communication with the optical detector to detect communications data in the electrical signal. The data communications signal detector includes a data threshold module for detecting a communications bit when the electrical signal exceeds a threshold value.

US Patent:

20050116821, Jun 2, 2005

Filed:

Dec 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/725250

Inventors:

Philip Wilsey - Cincinnati OH, US
Fred Beyette - Cincinnati OH, US
Darryl Dieckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Dale Martin - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Clifton Labs, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

G08B001/08

US Classification:

340539130, 340572100, 340005920, 235375000, 235491000, 235454000, 382103000

Abstract:

Described are a system and a method for optical tracking of assets. The system includes a sensor having a plurality of pixels. Each pixel is adapted to produce an electrical signal responsive to an incident optical data signal emitted by an optical tag attached to an asset. The system also includes a sensor processor in communication with the sensor and configured to generate an electrical data signal based on optical data signals incident on the pixels. The sensor processor also generates asset data in response to the electrical data signals from the pixels. The sensor and sensor processor can be implemented as an optical communications imager in which each pixel generates a communication data signal based on incident light. Alternatively, the sensor can include a digital video camera or an analog video camera for lower bandwidth communications.

US Patent:

20050128293, Jun 16, 2005

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/997124

Inventors:

Philip Wilsey - Cincinnati OH, US
Fred Beyette - Cincinnati OH, US
Darryl Dieckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Dale Martin - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Clifton Labs, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

H04N007/18

US Classification:

348143000, 235375000, 235487000, 340572100

Abstract:

Described are a method and system for providing information into a video record from an object in a monitored area. A video image of the monitored area is generated and information is received in a signal transmitted from the object. An image is displayed which shows the information superimposed on the video image. Optionally, the displayed image shows the information at a location in a display that corresponds to a location of the object in the display. The displayed image can include an automatic scrolling of the information overlaid on the video image or an automatic or manual scrolling of the information in a region adjacent to a region showing the video image.

US Patent:

53822030, Jan 17, 1995

Filed:

Apr 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/041108

Inventors:

James C. Bellman - Batavia OH
Dale E. Martin - Novi MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B23B 3116

US Classification:

475331

Abstract:

A carrier for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle is provided. The carrier comprises a hub, an annular face plate, a plurality of posts, and a plurality of planetary gears. The hub includes a collar having internal teeth adapted to mesh with an input or an output shaft, and a disc attached to the collar. The posts are generally cylindrical, and extend between the hub and the face plate substantially within the respective perimeters of the hub and the face plate. The planetary gears are disposed in a gear pocket between the hub and the face plate, with each planetary gear being mounted on an associated pinion shaft and adapted to mesh with both a sun gear and a ring gear.

US Patent:

D3436071, Jan 25, 1994

Filed:

Mar 6, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/846420

Inventors:

Dale A. Martin - Cincinnati OH

US Classification:

D12215