Larry A Sharp

US Patent:

6587152, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Oct 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/175129

Inventors:

Larry D. Sharp - Tulsa OK
Thomas W. Pogue - Tulsa OK
Jack Farnsworth - Broken Arrow OK

Assignee:

International Police Technologies, Inc. - Tulsa OK

International Classification:

H04N 5225

US Classification:

348373, 348372, 348376, 348148, 396301

Abstract:

A camcorder mounting and control system comprising a camera interface unit (termed a âcamera boxâ) and mounting tray combination. The camera box contains a camera interface circuit board having a power transmit line and battery charging voltage transmit line which function as a bridge between an in-vehicle system control unit and a camcorder. The forward end of the circuit board is provided with an electronic interface which is accessible via a forward end opening on the camera box. The camera box is received in the special mounting tray which includes a quick disconnect adapter board having a first adapter electronic interface complimentary to the circuit board electronic interface and, in electrical communication therewith, a second adapter electronic interface for receiving a cable from the in-vehicle system control unit. The camcorder is easily disconnected from the mounting tray by sliding the camera box toward the rear of the mounting tray. The camera interface circuit board may further include a control circuit electronically connected to the control line interface connections to provide secure camera function control for out-of-vehicle use, a detection circuit electronically connected to the power transmit line to sense the voltage being supplied over the power transmit line, and a transfer circuit for coordinating command and control of the camcorder as between the system control unit and the camera interface control circuit.

US Patent:

7245207, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Dec 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/567504

Inventors:

Mervin A. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Maurice S. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Larry D. Sharp - Tinton Falls NJ, US

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00
G08G 1/017
G08G 1/054

US Classification:

340435, 340937, 348148

Abstract:

A safety system for use with a vehicle. The camera is capable of wirelessly transmitting signals to the display device. The camera can be specially mounted onto the rear of the vehicle. The display device may be mounted in the interior of the vehicle. The camera and display device may be automatically activated when the vehicle is place in reverse.

US Patent:

8194132, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/854815

Inventors:

Mervin A. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Maurice S. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Larry D. Sharp - Tinton Falls NJ, US

Assignee:

Old World Industries, LLC - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348148, 340435

Abstract:

A backup camera system for monitoring an area around a vehicle. In one aspect, the system comprises a camera assembly, a display device and a stand for supporting the display device; the camera assembly comprising: (i) a camera adapted to produce an image signal corresponding to a perceived image, (ii) means for supplying power; (iii) a base having first and second holes that are configured and spaced from one another so as to facilitate attachment to the vehicle using the vehicle's license plate mounting bolts, (iv) a transmitter operably coupled to the camera for wirelessly transmitting the image signal; and the display device comprising: (i) a receiver for receiving the wirelessly transmitted image signal, (ii) means for supplying power, (iii) an image processing unit operably coupled to the receiver for converting the received image signal into a display image that is displayed on the display device, the display image corresponding to the perceived image. The backup camera system can form a retrofit kit.

US Patent:

20090170375, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Dec 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/964589

Inventors:

Mervin A. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Larry D. Sharp - Tinton Falls NJ, US

International Classification:

H01R 25/00

US Classification:

439650

Abstract:

A jack and plug connector for use with a multimedia playing device used in a vehicle. The multimedia playing device is mounted within the dashboard of a vehicle and is able to wirelessly transmit video to various display devices located in the vehicle. The jack and plug connector provides the capability of transferring video and audio data from an auxiliary device to the multimedia playing device in the vehicle.

US Patent:

20090222862, Sep 3, 2009

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/342033

Inventors:

Mervin A. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Maurice S. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Larry D. Sharp - Tinton Falls NJ, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/18
G11B 17/04

US Classification:

725 75, 720620, G9B 17013

Abstract:

A multimedia playing device for use in a vehicle. The multimedia playing device is mounted within the dashboard of a vehicle and is able to wirelessly transmit video to various display devices located in the vehicle. The multimedia playing device is able to accommodate any number of multimedia playing devices. The audio may be directly transmitted to the stereo system of the vehicle. In another aspect, the invention is a docking device for use in a vehicle. The docking device is adapted to be placed within the cup holder of a vehicle. An external media device is connected to the docking device in order to transmit the video and audio data. The docking device is able to wirelessly transmit video to display devices located in the vehicle. The audio may be directly transmitted to the stereo system of the vehicle and/or to the display device.

US Patent:

20130033599, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

May 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/462371

Inventors:

Mervin A. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Maurice S. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Larry D. Sharp - Tinton Falls NJ, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348148, 348E07085

Abstract:

A backup camera system for monitoring an area. In one aspect, the system comprises a camera assembly, a display device and a stand; the camera assembly comprising: (i) a camera adapted to produce an image signal corresponding to a perceived image, (ii) means for supplying power; (iii) a base having first and second holes that are configured and spaced from one another so as to facilitate attachment to the vehicle, (iv) a transmitter operably coupled to the camera for wirelessly transmitting the image signal; and the display device comprising: (i) a receiver for receiving the wirelessly transmitted image signal, (ii) means for supplying power, (iii) an image processing unit operably coupled to the receiver for converting the received image signal into a display image that is displayed on the display device. The backup camera system can form a retrofit kit.

US Patent:

20150353026, Dec 10, 2015

Filed:

May 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/725609

Inventors:

- Northbrook IL, US
Maurice S. Dayan - Oakhurst NJ, US
Larry D. Sharp - Tinton Falls NJ, US

International Classification:

B60R 11/04
H04N 5/225

Abstract:

A backup camera system for monitoring an area around a vehicle. In one aspect, the system comprises a camera assembly, a display device and a stand for supporting the display device; the camera assembly comprising: (i) a camera adapted to produce an image signal corresponding to a perceived image, (ii) means for supplying power; (iii) a base having first and second holes that are configured and spaced from one another so as to facilitate attachment to the vehicle using the vehicle's license plate mounting bolts, (iv) a transmitter operably coupled to the camera for wirelessly transmitting the image signal; and the display device comprising: (i) a receiver for receiving the wirelessly transmitted image signal, (ii) means for supplying power, (iii) an image processing unit operably coupled to the receiver for converting the received image signal into a display image that is displayed on the display device, the display image corresponding to the perceived image. The backup camera system can form a retrofit kit.