This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1977-2006.
Location History:
- Stanford, CA (US) (1977 - 2001)
- San Jose, CA (US) (1988 - 2006)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1977-2006
Title: Innovations of Ronald Barthold Arps
Introduction
Ronald Barthold Arps is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of digital image processing, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on methods that enhance the efficiency of data compression in digital images.
Latest Patents
One of Arps' latest patents is titled "System and method of automatically determining the dominant periodicity in sequential binary data." This invention provides a system and method that rapidly determines the dominant periodicity in sequential binary data. The method utilizes a fast binary autocorrelation function to discover the dominant periodicity in a sequential binary signal. It incorporates a periodicity exploiting application, which can include pixel periodicity or edge periodicity based compression methods to compress periodic halftoned bitonal images. The method consists of four processes, including setting up data in a transition-based representation, a fast dominant periodicity search algorithm, and algorithms for estimating the dominant window and periodicity within two-dimensional sequential binary signals.
Another significant patent is "Fast compression of periodic halftoned bitonal images." This method and apparatus utilize a binary function correlation of run edges to compress periodic halftoned digital images. It increases compression ratios compared to existing methods while reducing the time required for the operation. The invention encodes an image's run edges located at or near a specified number of pixels ahead of a reference run edge in raster sequential image data.
Career Highlights
Ronald Arps is associated with the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has contributed to various innovative projects. His expertise in digital image processing has positioned him as a key figure in the development of advanced compression techniques.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Arps has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Lalit R Bahl and Arnold Weinberger. These collaborations have further enriched his work and contributed to the advancements in the field.
Conclusion
Ronald Barthold Arps is a distinguished inventor whose work in digital image processing has led to significant advancements in data compression techniques. His innovative patents continue to influence the industry and enhance the efficiency of digital image handling.