James A Dawson

US Patent:

6486522, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Sep 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/407741

Inventors:

Magued Bishay - Costa Mesa CA
Randall M. Chung - Laguna Niguel CA
James K. Dawson - Huntington Beach CA
David Escobar - San Juan Capistrano CA
Mike Fukatsu - La Mirada CA
Edward Andrew Jakl - Tustin CA
Richard Arthur Mann - Torrance CA
Sarit Neter - Irvine CA
Ian Olsen - Irvine CA
Gregory A. Urban - Las Flores CA

Assignee:

Pictos Technologies, Inc. - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

H01L 3100

US Classification:

257444, 257431

Abstract:

The invention is an imaging device having a high fill factor. The high fill factor is achieved by constructing the light sensors in a vertical fashion in the imaging device. The control circuitry of the light sensor is then contained inside the integrated circuit chip, rather than taking up area that could otherwise be used for light collection. The majority of the area on the surface of the IC chip is made up of light sensing elements, since the control circuitry is embedded in the IC chip. The control circuitry is connected to the light sensing devices through vias in the IC chip. The control circuitry of the chip is mainly contained within the die, rather than on it.

US Patent:

20070142175, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Dec 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/614063

Inventors:

Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
James Dawson - Laguna Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 15/02
A63B 26/00

US Classification:

482001000, 482142000

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards an automated mechanism for collapsing exercise equipment. The invention discloses electromechanical means for processing an input signal and manipulating physical aspects of the exercise equipment such that the equipment collapses for easier storage or movement. The invention is adaptable to a wide range of electronic exercise equipment such as complete exercise systems, treadmills, exercise bicycles, sit-up devices, rowing machines, and other such devices.

US Patent:

63058537, Oct 23, 2001

Filed:

Sep 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/409525

Inventors:

Magued Bishay - Costa Mesa CA
Randall M. Chung - Laguna Niguel CA
James K. Dawson - La Canada CA
David Escobar - San Juan Capistrano CA
Mike Fukatsu - La Mirada CA
Edward Andrew Jakl - Tustin CA
Sarit Neter - Irvine CA
Ian Olsen - Irvine CA
Gregory A. Urban - Las Flores CA

International Classification:

G03B 1500

US Classification:

396351

Abstract:

A camera system employs an electronic imager such as a Charged Couple Device (CCD) or a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) array that captures a first portion of light and reflects a second portion of light reflected from a target subject. The light reflected by the electronic imager may be reflected towards film media or a color filter, for example. The electronic imager may include an integrated circuit, or a dielectric reflecting coating that acts to partially reflect incoming light reflected from the target subject. A display, such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), may be utilized to determine which images are desirable or to identify which films to develop. Film writing circuitry that allows various types of information to be written may be utilized. The camera system further features an electronic imager shutter, and a film shutter for shuttering purposes. The film shutter can provide exposure control.