Mr. John T. Caulfield Profile

John T. Caulfield

President at Cyan Systems Inc

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Publications (32)

Proceedings Article | 10 June 2024 Presentation

Advances in small-pitch ultra-high-definition infrared cameras

John Caulfield, Jon Paul Curzan, Hasan Sharifi, Sevag Terterian, Bob Piatek, Dave Schmitz

Proceedings Volume 13046, 1304611 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3014238

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Infrared cameras, Infrared imaging, Digital cameras, Image resolution, Sensor technology, Optical resolution, Mid-IR, Infrared sensors, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2023 Presentation + Paper

High-definition and ultra-high-definition IR camera technology

John Caulfield, Jon Paul Curzan, Hasan Sharifi, Sevag Terterian, Kenton Veeder, Nishant Dhawan

Proceedings Volume 12534, 125340W (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663730

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Infrared cameras, Infrared imaging, Mid-IR, Imaging systems, Staring arrays, Image resolution, Infrared technology, Object detection, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

Small pixel HD MWIR camera technology

John Caulfield, Jon Curzan, Andrew Norton, Sevag Terterian, Hasan Sharifi

Proceedings Volume 12107, 121071U (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2623425

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Mid-IR, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Staring arrays, Imaging systems, Infrared cameras, Lenses, Infrared radiation, Readout integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper

Wafer-scale integration of antimonide-based MWIR FPAs

Alex Gurga, Yan Tang, Sevag Terterian, Mary Chen, Diego Carrasco, James Jenkins, Shuoqin Wang, Terry De Lyon, Choukri Allali, Allen Hollingsworth, J.-P. Curzan, John Caulfield, Nishant Dhawan, William Korth, Binh-Minh Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 11741, 1174110 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2588311

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Readout integrated circuits, Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, Infrared technology, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Staring arrays, Silicon, Range imaging

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2017 Presentation + Paper

Advances in III-V bulk and superlattice-based high operating temperature MWIR detector technology

H. Sharifi, M. Roebuck, S. Terterian, J. Jenkins, B. Tu, W. Strong, T. De Lyon, R. Rajavel, J. Caulfield, J. P. Curzan

Proceedings Volume 10177, 101770U (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2266281

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Mid-IR, Staring arrays, Infrared sensors, Gallium arsenide, Quantum efficiency, Superlattices, Sensor performance, Mercury cadmium telluride, Readout integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2017 Paper

Fabrication of small pitch, high definition (HD) 1kx2k/5um MWIR focal-plane-arrays operating at high temperature (HOT)

J. Jenkins, S. Terterian, B. Tu, W. Strong, M. Roebuck, T. De Lyon, H. Sharifi, R. Rajavel, J. Caulfield, J. P. Curzan

Proceedings Volume 10177, 101771J (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2267879

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Mid-IR, Staring arrays, Detector development, Cameras, Readout integrated circuits, Defense and security, Infrared detectors, Infrared sensors, Prototyping, Sensor performance, Mercury cadmium telluride

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Paper

Small pixel infrared sensor technology

John Caulfield, Jon Curzan

Proceedings Volume 10177, 1017725 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2264824

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Readout integrated circuits, Mid-IR, Infrared imaging, Signal detection, Yield improvement, Infrared sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Sensor technology, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Monte Carlo methods, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2015 Presentation + Paper

Benefits of small pixel focal plane array technology

John Caulfield, Jon Curzan, Jay Lewis

Proceedings Volume 9555, 95550L (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2190307

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Mid-IR, Signal detection, Point spread functions, Readout integrated circuits, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 2015 Paper

Small pixel oversampled IR focal plane arrays

John Caulfield, Jon Curzan, Jay Lewis, Nibir Dhar

Proceedings Volume 9451, 94512F (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2180385

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Staring arrays, Signal to noise ratio, Readout integrated circuits, Mid-IR, Signal detection, Point spread functions, Image resolution, Imaging systems, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 24 June 2014 Paper

A bio-inspired infrared imager with on chip object computation

Paul McCarley, John Caulfield

Proceedings Volume 9070, 90703E (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057521

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Short wave infrared radiation, Sensors, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Biomimetics, Image processing, Infrared technology, Staring arrays

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Proceedings Article | 24 June 2014 Paper

Benefits of oversampled small pixel focal plane arrays

John Caulfield, Jerry Wilson, Nibir Dhar

Proceedings Volume 9070, 907035 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057516

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Point spread functions, Target detection, Interference (communication), Readout integrated circuits, Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Modulation, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2014 Paper

Performance benefits of sub-diffraction sized pixels in imaging sensors

John Caulfield, Jerry Wilson, Nibir Dhar

Proceedings Volume 9100, 91000J (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053443

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Point spread functions, Interference (communication), Target detection, Imaging systems, Modulation, Signal to noise ratio, Monte Carlo methods, Readout integrated circuits, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2013 Paper

Detection advantages of spatial oversampling in imaging sensors

Jerry Wilson, John Caulfield, Nibir Dhar

Proceedings Volume 8876, 88760Z (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026741

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Point spread functions, Target detection, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, Modulation, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared sensors, Photons, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2013 Paper

Spatial oversampling in imaging sensors: benefits in sensitivity and detection

John Caulfield, Jerry Wilson, Nibir Dhar

Proceedings Volume 8704, 87042X (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2019328

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Interference (communication), Target detection, Imaging systems, Photons, Modulation, Infrared sensors, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2012 Paper

Development of photonic crystal based large format IR scene projection technology

J. Wilson, B. Burckel, J. Caulfield, S. Cogan, M. Massie, R. Rapp, R. Rose, D. Snyder

Proceedings Volume 8356, 835609 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.923080

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Mid-IR, Cameras, Infrared technology, Projection systems, Diffractive optical elements, Semiconducting wafers, Tungsten, Infrared signatures, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2010 Paper

Photonic crystal scene projector development

J. Wilson, B. Burckel, J. Caulfield, S. Cogan, M. Massie, R. Lamott, D. Snyder, R. Rapp

Proceedings Volume 7663, 766309 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852388

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Projection systems, Cameras, Diffractive optical elements, Mid-IR, Sensors, Lead, High dynamic range imaging, Short wave infrared radiation, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2008 Paper

Development of photonic crystal-based scene projection technology

J. Caulfield, B. Burckel, G. Ten Eyck, I. El-Kady, F. McCormick, J. Curzan, M. Massie, R. Stockbridge, D. Snyder

Proceedings Volume 6942, 69420C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782020

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Projection systems, Tungsten, Infrared radiation, Photonic crystal devices, Sensors, Crystals, Black bodies, Mid-IR, Microelectromechanical systems

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2007 Paper

Techniques for image preprocessing in variable acuity focal plane arrays

J. Caulfield, P. McCarley, J. Curzan, M. Massie, C. Baxter

Proceedings Volume 6542, 654213 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722965

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Staring arrays, Image processing, Target detection, Detection and tracking algorithms, Signal processing, Optical resolution, Electronics, Imaging systems, Optical flow

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2006 Paper

Performance of image processing techniques for efficient data management on the focal plane

J. Caulfield, P. McCarley, M. Massie, C. Baxter

Proceedings Volume 6295, 62950B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.687715

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Image processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, Parallel processing, Target detection, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared sensors, Data processing, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Efficiency of image processing architectures near the focal plane array

J. Caulfield, P. McCarley, J. Curzan, M. Massie

Proceedings Volume 6206, 620613 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669101

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Image processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, Infrared sensors, Target detection, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared imaging, Parallel processing, Data processing

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2005 Paper

Adaptive image processing techniques for camera on a chip sensors

J. Caulfield, M. Massie, R. Coussa, C. Baxter, P. McCarley

Proceedings Volume 5881, 58810G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620154

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Image processing, Infrared sensors, Algorithm development, Image filtering, System on a chip, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2005 Paper

Advanced on FPA and near FPA image processing for infrared sensors

J. Caulfield, V. Ovod, R. Coussa, C. Baxter, M. Massie

Proceedings Volume 5783, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606039

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Target detection, Image processing, Infrared sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Algorithm development, Image filtering, Spatial filters, Data processing

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2004 Paper

Advanced IRFPAs for next-generation sensors

John Caulfield, Christopher Fletcher, Roger Graham, Elizabeth Patten, Le Pham, Gregory Pierce, Dean Scribner, Martins Skele, Scott Taylor, Walter Trautfield

Proceedings Volume 5406, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.548876

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Infrared sensors, Eye, Image processing, Retina, Cameras, Readout integrated circuits, Signal processing, Multiplexers

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Proceedings Article | 26 December 2001 Paper

Advanced on-FPA signal processing for staring IRFPAs

Khoa Dang, W. Paul Blase, Stuart Horn, Philippe Pouliquen, Andreas Andreou, Gert Cauwenberghs, John Caulfield

Proceedings Volume 4435, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451154

KEYWORDS: Capacitors, Digital filtering, Sensors, Linear filtering, Image filtering, Transistors, Spatial filters, Motion detection, Cameras, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2001 Paper

AIRS FPA applied to the MIRIADS: powerful infrared systems applications

John Caulfield, Paul McCarley, Christopher Baxter, Mark Massie

Proceedings Volume 4369, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.445324

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Infrared sensors, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Image processing, Imaging systems, Readout integrated circuits, Retina, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

Signal processing on the focal plane array: an overview

Roger Graham, Walter Trautfield, Scott Taylor, Mark Murray, Frank Mesh, Stuart Horn, James Finch, Khoa Dang, John Caulfield

Proceedings Volume 4130, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409862

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Image processing, Image filtering, Filtering (signal processing), Nonuniformity corrections, Infrared sensors, Readout integrated circuits, Optical filters, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 1996 Paper

System architecture for a long range over the water target acquisition and tracking system

Elmer Williams, John Caulfield

Proceedings Volume 2739, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241923

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Sensors, Signal processing, Cameras, Data storage, Target acquisition, Digital signal processing, Target detection, Algorithm development, Staring arrays

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 1995 Paper

Digital characterization of a neuromorphic IRFPA

John Caulfield, John Fisher, Jerome Zadnik, Ernest Mak, Dean Scribner

Proceedings Volume 2474, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210564

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Nonuniformity corrections, Image processing, Neural networks, Temperature metrology, Analog electronics, Black bodies, Image enhancement, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 1995 Paper

Design and characterization of a prototype staring IRFPA-based antiship seeker

John Caulfield, Robert Evans, Elmer Williams, Karl Brant

Proceedings Volume 2468, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210431

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image processing, Calibration, Cameras, Staring arrays, Nonuniformity corrections, Prototyping, Detection and tracking algorithms, Binary data, Image analysis

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1992 Paper

Imaging metric for infrared focal plane arrays

Dean Scribner, John Caulfield, Kenneth Sarkady, Melvin Kruer, J. Hunt

Proceedings Volume 1686, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60534

KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Sensors, Calibration, Signal to noise ratio, Staring arrays, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Quantum efficiency, Signal processing, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1991 Paper

Adaptive nonuniformity correction for IR focal-plane arrays using neural networks

Dean Scribner, Kenneth Sarkady, Melvin Kruer, John Caulfield, J. Hunt, Charles Herman

Proceedings Volume 1541, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49324

KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Sensors, Neural networks, Infrared sensors, Calibration, Filtering (signal processing), Signal processing, Staring arrays, Image processing, Mercury cadmium telluride

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1990 Paper

Nonuniformity correction for staring IR focal plane arrays using scene-based techniques

Dean Scribner, Kenneth Sarkady, John Caulfield, Melvin Kruer, G. Katz, C. Gridley, Charles Herman

Proceedings Volume 1308, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21730

KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Staring arrays, Calibration, Image processing, Sensors, Signal processing, Linear filtering, Infrared detectors, Interference (communication), Neural networks

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Conference Committee Involvement (22)

Infrared Technology and Applications LI

14 April 2025 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications L

21 April 2024 | National Harbor, Maryland, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLIX

30 April 2023 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLVIII

3 April 2022 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLVII

12 April 2021 | Online Only, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLVI

27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLV

14 April 2019 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLIV

16 April 2018 | Orlando, FL, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLIII

9 April 2017 | Anaheim, CA, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLII

18 April 2016 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XLI

20 April 2015 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XL

5 May 2014 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIX

29 April 2013 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXVIII

23 April 2012 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXVII

25 April 2011 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXVI

5 April 2010 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXV

13 April 2009 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIV

17 March 2008 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIII

9 April 2007 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXII

17 April 2006 | Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXXI

28 March 2005 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Infrared Technology and Applications XXX

12 April 2004 | Orlando, Florida, United States

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