Edward K Phillips

US Patent:

6341118, Jan 22, 2002

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/088780

Inventors:

Adam Thomas Drobot - Annandale VA
Albert Myron Green - Alexandria VA
Edward Alan Phillips - Great Falls VA
Robert Courtney White - Fairfax VA
Newell Convers Wyeth - Oakton VA

Assignee:

Science Applications International Corporation - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G11B 700

US Classification:

369118, 369 4437, 36911227, 369121

Abstract:

A multiple channel scanning device has a scanning head with multiple columns of apertures that emit light which is projected to a small spot on the surface of a recorded medium. Light returned from the medium reenters the apertures and is conducted to detectors. In a preferred embodiment, the scanning head is rapidly oscillated (may be on the order of 100 kHz rate), in a direction parallel to the columns. The medium is moved in a direction perpendicular to the columns so that the same recorded regions pass beneath successive columns of apertures. The data from the detectors is image-processed to improve the quality of data reading using the successive readings of the same data regions. This allows errors to be corrected and throughput to be improved.

US Patent:

6584052, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/088781

Inventors:

Edward Alan Phillips - Great Falls VA
Newell Convers Wyeth - Oakton VA

Assignee:

Science Applications International Corporation - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G11B 555

US Classification:

369 5328, 369 531, 359205

Abstract:

A controller for a scanning head images light from the scanning head onto a target surface for reading and writing data. Light returned from the target surface is received by the same aperture. Light may be conducted from the aperture, for example, by a light waveguide leading to a detector. The focus control of the imaging optics is controlled responsively to the light returned through the aperture. When this returned light is at a maximum, the focusing optics are in focus. A focus controller may be programmed to dither (intentionally vary) the configuration of the optics to determine the focus optimization direction (gradient). In an embodiment with multiple apertures, each employed to scan a respective area of the target surface (in parallel), the light from adjacent apertures is effectively rejected each other aperture thereby eliminating crosstalk.

US Patent:

6614957, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Nov 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/995630

Inventors:

Newell Convers Wyeth - Oakton VA
Edward Alan Phillips - Great Falls VA

Assignee:

Science Applications International Corporation - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G02B 632

US Classification:

385 33, 385 35, 385116, 385119, 369 4412, 36911227

Abstract:

Described herein is a system and method for extending the performance of a simple lens system with curvature of field to image a set of optical light guide sources extended over a wide field of view. Embodiments are applicable to systems using integrated optical light guides as the sources for imaging. Further, the systems and methods allow for a wide field of view using simple aspheric lenses with resulting savings in complexity, size, mass, and cost.

US Patent:

20020110077, Aug 15, 2002

Filed:

Nov 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/991655

Inventors:

Adam Drobot - Annandale VA, US
Albert Green - Alexandria VA, US
Edward Phillips - Great Falls VA, US
Robert White - Fairfax VA, US
Newell Wyeth - Oakton VA, US

Assignee:

SAIC - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G11B007/135

US Classification:

369/112270, 369/118000

Abstract:

A multiple channel scanning device has a scanning head with multiple columns of apertures that emit light which is projected to a small spot on the surface of a recorded medium. Light returned from the medium reenters the apertures and is conducted to detectors. In a preferred embodiment, the scanning head is rapidly oscillated (may be on the order of 100 kHz rate), in a direction parallel to the columns. The medium is moved in a direction perpendicular to the columns so that the same recorded regions pass beneath successive columns of apertures. The data from the detectors is image-processed to improve the quality of data reading using the successive readings of the same data regions. This allows errors to be corrected and throughput to be improved.

US Patent:

20140203608, Jul 24, 2014

Filed:

Jan 23, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/748095

Inventors:

Edward Phillips - Deltona FL, US

International Classification:

A47C 1/02

US Classification:

297330, 297313

Abstract:

An adjustable furniture apparatus is disclosed. The furniture apparatus includes a frame, an internal support structure, an incline assembly having a first and a second inclinable section, a plurality of lifting devices configured to selectively incline and support the first and second inclinable sections, and a cover disposed over portions of the incline assembly to form a comfortable seating intimate activity surface.