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Andover, MA, United States of America

Allen W Hairston

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Imaging Technology. Top assignees: Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Loral Infrared & Imaging Systems, Inc.. Active years: 1996-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Allen W Hairston. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/allen-w-hairston

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 62(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 1,873 
 
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 11 
 
Loral Infrared & Imaging Systems, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Readout Integrated Circuit
Analog To Digital Converter
Digital Pixel Memory
Signal Averager
Microbolometer
Image Sensor
Frequency Measurement
Pixel Integration
Switched Capacitor Filter
Event Output Pixel
Binning Mode
Count Time Measurement
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12666176 - Automatic integration and readout gain read out integrated circuit (ROIC) (2026-06-23),
2. 12464263 - Programmable event output pixel (2025-11-04),
3. 11558574 - Interleaved simultaneous binning mode (2023-01-17),
4. 11523083 - Low power in-pixel single slope analog to digital converter (ADC) (2022-12-06),
5. 11350054 - Dual gain imaging digital pixel memory (2022-05-31),
6. 11288461 - High voltage gain switched capacitor filter integration (2022-03-29),
7. 10992895 - Rolling subframe pulsed bias microbolometer integration (2021-04-27),
8. 10623670 - Simultaneous multiple well size integration (2020-04-14),
9. 10447293 - Count time measurement analog to digital conversion (2019-10-15),
10. 10079986 - Readout integrated circuit with multivalue digital counters (2018-09-18),
11. 10073168 - Frequency measurement focal plane array input circuit (2018-09-11),
12. 10009014 - Input sampling compact signal averager (2018-06-26),
13. 7852391 - Substitution of defective readout circuits in imagers (2010-12-14),
14. 7151412 - Sliding cascode circuit (2006-12-19),
15. 7026853 - Automatic integration reset offset subtraction circuit (2006-04-11),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Allen W Hairston

Introduction

Allen W Hairston is a prominent inventor based in Andover, MA, known for his significant contributions to the field of imaging technology. With a remarkable portfolio of 15 patents, Hairston has made strides in developing advanced systems for image processing and detection.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Programmable Event Output Pixel," which describes a neuromorphic focal plane array ROIC device designed for both temporal and spatial synchronous and asynchronous image event processing. This innovative device comprises a plurality of pixels, each featuring an input section with a Sample and Hold (SH) component, a low offset buffer/comparator section with a Switched Capacitor Filter (SCF), and a digital event output section that utilizes an analog pixel bus for processing image data. Another notable patent is the "Interleaved Simultaneous Binning Mode," which outlines a system that provides high-resolution image output for pilotage and two-color operation aimed at threat detection. This system includes a focal plane array with multiple pixels arranged into groups, where each pixel contains at least two detectors for receiving electromagnetic energy and a readout integrated circuit.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Allen W Hairston has worked with esteemed companies such as BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. and Loral Infrared & Imaging Systems, Inc. His work in these organizations has contributed to the advancement of imaging technologies and systems.

Collaborations

Hairston has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Thomas E Collins, III and Rosanne H Tinkler, further enhancing his innovative projects and contributions to the field.

Conclusion

Allen W Hairston stands out as a key figure in the realm of imaging technology, with a strong patent portfolio and a history of impactful collaborations. His inventions continue to shape the future of image processing and detection systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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