George A Fencl

Title: Innovations by George A. Fencl

Introduction

George A. Fencl is a notable inventor based in Phoenix, AZ. He has made significant contributions to the field of digitizing technology. With a total of 3 patents, his work has advanced the capabilities of digitizing systems.

Latest Patents

Fencl's latest patents include an "Up/down scanning digitizing apparatus and method." This innovative system features a plurality of spaced parallel grid conductors embedded beneath a support surface. A movable pen coil, powered by an amplifier, induces AC signals in the grid conductors. The grid conductors are scanned at a first rate from a reference point to detect the approximate location of the pen coil. The system then performs an 'up scan' at a second rate toward the pen coil, halting when a rectified and integrated waveform undergoes a phase change. The process is repeated with a 'down scan' to provide an accurate interpolated number representing the location of the pen coil.

Another significant patent is the "Pen status system for digitizer pen." This system indicates the status of a digitizer pen used in conjunction with a digitizer that has a grid of spaced conductors beneath a writing surface. The pen status indicating system senses whether the writing tip of the pen is pressed against the writing surface. It includes a split inductor with a movable core that communicates with the pen cartridge. The system produces a pen status output signal based on the position of the pen.

Career Highlights

George A. Fencl is currently associated with Talos Systems, Inc. His work at the company focuses on enhancing digitizing technologies and improving user interaction with digital systems. His innovative approaches have led to advancements in how digitizing systems operate.

Conclusion

George A. Fencl's contributions to digitizing technology through his patents have significantly impacted the field. His innovative systems continue to influence the development of digitizing apparatuses and methods.