Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1984-1986
Title: Innovations of Robert J DelCoco
Introduction
Robert J DelCoco is a notable inventor based in Severn, MD (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in video scrambling methods and protective relay systems. With a total of 2 patents to his name, DelCoco's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of DelCoco's latest patents is the "Three line video scrambling method." This invention comprises a system for scrambling, transmitting, and descrambling the video portion of a TV signal. In the preferred embodiment, two serial memories, specifically charge coupled devices, are utilized to store data representing selected portions of the video to be scrambled. The charge coupled devices are selectively clocked to interchange portions of video, with the point at which the interchange occurs determined by a code pattern generator that changes in a predetermined manner. The point of interchange is updated or changed as determined by the code pattern generator, changing every three lines of the TV signal. Descrambling is accomplished by an identical hardware arrangement, with the exception that the code pattern generator at the descrambler is synchronized with the code pattern generator in the scrambler. Synchronizing information can be transmitted to the descrambler in any convenient fashion, including inserting the data in an unused video line of the vertical retrace interval.
Another significant patent is the "Productive relay apparatus for protection from sub-synchronous current." This protective relay is designed to protect a power system from sub-synchronous current oscillations. The protective relay determines both the amplitude and frequency of sub-synchronous current oscillations occurring in the power system. A series of logic relationships, based in part on the parameters of the power system, are implemented by the protective relay. When the frequency and amplitude of the sub-synchronous oscillation signal satisfy these relationships, a trip signal is produced.
Career Highlights
DelCoco is currently employed at Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work has been instrumental in developing systems that enhance the efficiency and safety of electrical systems.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, DelCoco has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Shan C Sun and Gerald M Borsuk. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and have led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.