US3341653A
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Video tracker
Assignee: Barnes Engineering Co
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Filing: 1963-12-05
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1983-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John R Kruse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/785; G01S3/786; G01S3/7864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A VIDEO TRACKER USING A TARGET REFERENCE SYSTEM SO THAT BACKGROUND VARIATION SURROUNDING THE TARGET OF INTEREST DOES NOT AFFECT THE ABILITY OF THE TRACKER TO DISCRIMINATE THE TARGET, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, (A) A VIDEO CAMERA FOR GENERATING VIDEO SIGNALS, INCLUDING HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SYNC PULSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FIELD OF VIEW WHICH MAY INCLUDE A TARGET WHICH IS DESIRED TO BE TRACKED, (B) SYNC SEPARATOR MEANS FOR SEPARATING SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SYNC PULSES FROM SAID VIDEO SIGNALS, (C) VOLTAGE CONTROLLED HORIZONTAL PULSE GENERATOR MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HORIZONTAL SYNC PULSES, (D) VOLTAGE CONTROLLED VERTICAL PULSE GENERATOR MEANS COUPLED TO SAID VERTICAL SYNC PULSES, (E) MEANS FOR COMBINING THE OUTPUT OF SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PULSE GENERATOR MEANS TO PRODUCE AN ELECTRONIC WINDOW WHICH COVERS A PORTION OF THE FIELD OF VIEW CONTAINING THE TARGET TO BE TRACKED,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A VIDEO TRACKER USING A TARGET REFERENCE SYSTEM SO THAT BACKGROUND VARIATION SURROUNDING THE TARGET OF INTEREST DOES NOT AFFECT THE ABILITY OF THE TRACKER TO DISCRIMINATE THE TARGET, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, (A) A VIDEO CAMERA FOR GENERATING VIDEO SIGNALS, INCLUDING HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SYNC PULSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FIELD OF VIEW WHICH MAY INCLUDE A TARGET WHICH IS DESIRED TO BE TRACKED, (B) SYNC SEPARATOR MEANS FOR SEPARATING SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SYNC PULSES FROM SAID VIDEO SIGNALS, (C) VOLTAGE CONTROLLED HORIZONTAL PULSE GENERATOR MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HORIZONTAL SYNC PULSES, (D) VOLTAGE CONTROLLED VERTICAL PULSE GENERATOR MEANS COUPLED TO SAID VERTICAL SYNC PULSES, (E) MEANS FOR COMBINING THE OUTPUT OF SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PULSE GENERATOR MEANS TO PRODUCE AN ELECTRONIC WINDOW WHICH COVERS A PORTION OF THE FIELD OF VIEW CONTAINING THE TARGET TO BE TRACKED,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |