Michael Eugene Cryder

Title: Michael Eugene Cryder and Video-Based Sensor Control.

Introduction

Michael Eugene Cryder is an inventor associated with North Canton, Ohio. His listed patent concerns automatic exposure and gain control for a sensor using video feedback. Cryder is associated with Lockheed Martin Tactical Defense Systems.

Latest Patents

Cryder’s listed patent, “Automatic Exposure and Gain Control for a Sensor Using Video Feedback,” describes an apparatus for viewing dimly illuminated, rapidly changing scenes. A sensor assembly generates a video signal, which a controller compares with a desired average video value. The controller then adjusts one or more sensor variables, including the lens iris, photocathode gate pulsewidth, or micro-channel plate gain.

The apparatus also uses a strobe to illuminate the scene. A processor connected to the strobe and controller helps determine the ambient light level for the next illuminated or non-illuminated scene, allowing the system to adjust its settings accordingly. Cryder is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.

Career Highlights

Cryder’s listed work reflects an engineering approach to improving sensor performance in changing lighting conditions. The patent combines video feedback, adjustable image-intensification components, and controlled illumination to support viewing in dim environments.

Collaborations

The provided information identifies Dale Robert Sebok and H. John Tatko as Cryder’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborative contributions.

Conclusion

Michael Eugene Cryder’s listed patent addresses automatic exposure and gain adjustment for sensors operating in dim, rapidly changing scenes, combining video feedback with adjustable sensor components and strobe illumination.