Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Kuban
Daniel P. Kuban has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20110007129Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for converting digital images for use in an imaging system. The apparatus includes a data memory which stores digital data representing an image having a circular or spherical field of view such as an image captured by a fish-eye lens, a control input for receiving a signal for selecting a portion of the image, and a converter responsive to the control input for converting digital data corresponding to the selected portion into digital data representing a planar image for subsequent display. Various methods include the steps of storing digital data representing an image having a circular or spherical field of view, selecting a portion of the image, and converting the stored digital data corresponding to the selected portion into digital data representing a planar image for subsequent display. In various embodiments, the data converter and data conversion step may use an orthogonal set of transformation algorithms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban, Steven D. Zimmerman, Nicholas Busko
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Patent number: 7714936Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for converting digital images for use in an imaging system. The apparatus includes a data memory which stores digital data representing an image having a circular or spherical field of view such as an image captured by a fish-eye lens, a control input for receiving a signal for selecting a portion of the image, and a converter responsive to the control input for converting digital data corresponding to the selected portion into digital data representing a planar image for subsequent display. Various methods include the steps of storing digital data representing an image having a circular or spherical field of view, selecting a portion of the image, and converting the stored digital data corresponding to the selected portion into digital data representing a planar image for subsequent display. In various embodiments, the data converter and data conversion step may use an orthogonal set of transformation algorithms.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban, Steven D. Zimmermann, Nicholas Busko
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Publication number: 20090071834Abstract: A device is described for pre-concentration and purification of analytes from biological samples (such as human serum, plasma, homogenized solid tissue, etc.) to be analyzed by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS) and methods of use thereof are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: PROTEIN DISCOVERY, INC.Inventors: Dean G. Hafeman, James B. Harkins, IV, Jeremy L. Norris, Sheila N. Baker, Donald R. Loveday, Daniel P. Kuban, Richard M. Caprioli, Charles E. Witkowski, II, Benjamin B. Katz, Salvadore J. Pastor
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Publication number: 20040088732Abstract: A system for achieving perspective-corrected views at a location removed from the site of the creation of a distorted wide angle image without the transmission of control signals to the site of image creation. Angles of tilt, pan and rotation, as well as degrees of magnification, are achieved without the use of mechanical devices by using transform algorithms. The system provides for the transmission of signals related to an uncorrected image from a site where this distorted image is created, with the transmitted signals being received at one or more processing sites for creating the perspectively-corrected views. Transmission can be via telephone lines, with the system including signal compression and decompression units. Wireless transmission is also utilized where desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban
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Patent number: 6603502Abstract: A system for achieving perspective-corrected views at a location removed from the site of the creation of a distorted wide angle image without the transmission of control signals to the site of image creation. Angles of tilt, pan and rotation, as well as degrees of magnification, are achieved without the use of mechanical devices by using transform algorithms. The system provides for the transmission of signals related to an uncorrected image from a site where this distorted image is created, with the transmitted signals being received at one or more processing sites for creating the perspectively-corrected views. Transmission can be via telephone lines, with the system including signal compression and decompression units. Wireless transmission is also utilized where desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Internet Pictures CorporationInventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban
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Publication number: 20020097332Abstract: A system for achieving perspective-corrected views at a location removed from the site of the creation of a distorted wide angle image without the transmission of control signals to the site of image creation. Angles of tilt, pan and rotation, as well as degrees of magnification, are achieved without the use of mechanical devices by using transform algorithms. The system provides for the transmission of signals related to an uncorrected image from a site where this distorted image is created, with the transmitted signals being received at one or more processing sites for creating the perspectively-corrected views. Transmission can be via telephone lines, with the system including signal compression and decompression units. Wireless transmission is also utilized where desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 1999Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: H. LEE MARTIN, DANIEL P. KUBAN
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Patent number: 5877801Abstract: A system for achieving perspective-corrected views at a location removed from the site of the creation of a distorted wide angle image without the transmission of control signals to the site of image creation. Angles of tilt, pan and rotation, as well as degrees of magnification, are achieved without the use of mechanical devices by using transform algorithms. The system provides for the transmission of signals related to an uncorrected image from a site where this distorted image is created, with the transmitted signals being received at one or more processing sites for creating the perspectively-corrected views. Transmission can be via telephone lines, with the system including signal compression and decompression units. Wireless transmission is also utilized where desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1997Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Interactive Pictures CorporationInventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban, Steven D. Zimmerman, Nicholas Busko
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Patent number: 5384588Abstract: A system for achieving perspective-corrected views at a location removed from the site of the creation of a distorted wide angle image without the transmission of control signals to the site of image creation. Angles of tilt, pan and rotation, as well as degrees of magnification, are achieved without the use of mechanical devices by using transform algorithms. The system provides for the transmission of signals related to an uncorrected image from a site where this distorted image is created, with the transmitted signals being received at one or more processing sites for creating the perspectively-corrected views. Transmission can be via telephone lines, with the system including signal compression and decompression units. Wireless transmission is also utilized where desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1994Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: TeleRobotics International, Inc.Inventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban
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Patent number: 5359363Abstract: A device for omnidirectional image viewing providing pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a selected field-of-view for use in any application including inspection, monitoring, surveillance, and target acquisition. The imaging device (using optical or infrared images) is based on the effect that the image from a wide angle lens, which produces a circular image of an entire field-of-view, can be mathematically corrected using high speed electronic circuitry. More specifically, an incoming image from any image acquisition source is captured in memory of the device, a transformation is performed for the viewing region of interest and viewing direction, and a corrected image is output as a video image signal for viewing, recording, or analysis. Multiple simultaneous images can be output from a single input image.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1993Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: TeleRobotics International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Kuban, H. Lee Martin, Steven D. Zimmermann, Nick Busko
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Patent number: 5313306Abstract: A endoscopic-type device for omnidirectional image viewing providing electronic pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a selected field-of-view for use in applications in various environments such as in internal medicine inspection, monitoring, and surgery. The imaging device (using optical or infrared images) is based on the effect that the image from a wide angle lens, which produces a circular image of an entire field-of-view, can be mathematically corrected using high speed electronic circuitry. More specifically, an incoming image from a endoscope image acquisition source, including a wide angle lens, is transmitted through an image conduit and captured by a camera that produces output signals according to that image. A transformation of these output signals is performed for the viewing region of interest and viewing direction, and a corrected image is output as a video image signal for viewing, recording, or analysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: TeleRobotics International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Kuban, H. Lee Martin, Steven D. Zimmermann
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Patent number: 4883400Abstract: A master controller for a mechanically dissimilar bilateral slave servo-manipulator is disclosed. The master controller includes a plurality of drive trains comprising a plurality of sheave arrangements and cables for controlling upper and lower degrees of master movement. The cables and sheaves of the master controller are arranged to effect kinematic duplication of the slave servo-manipulator, despite mechanical differences therebetween. A method for kinematically matching a master controller to a slave servo-manipulator is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1988Date of Patent: November 28, 1989Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Kuban, Gerald S. Perkins
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Patent number: 4780047Abstract: An advanced servo manipulator has modular parts. Modular motor members drive individual input gears to control shoulder roll, shoulder pitch, elbow pitch, wrist yaw, wrist pitch, wrist roll, and tong spacing. The modules include a support member, a shoulder module for controlling shoulder roll, and a sleeve module attached to the shoulder module in fixed relation thereto. The shoulder roll sleeve module has an inner cylindrical member rotatable relative to the outer cylindrical member, and upon which a gear pod assembly is mounted. A plurality of shafts are driven by the gears, which are in turn driven by individual motor modules to transmit rotary power to control elbow pitch as well as to provide four different rotary shafts across the bendable elbow joint to supply rotary motive power to a wrist member and tong member.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1985Date of Patent: October 25, 1988Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: William E. Holt, Daniel P. Kuban, H. Lee Martin
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Patent number: 4459140Abstract: A plurality of holding tubes are respectively mounted in apertures in a partition plate fixed in a housing receiving gas contaminated with particulate material. A filter cartridge is removably held in each holding tube, and the cartridges and holding tubes are arranged so that gas passes through apertures therein and across the partition plate while particulate material is collected in the cartridges. Replacement filter cartridges are respectively held in holding canisters mounted on a support plate which can be secured to the aforesaid housing, and screws mounted on said canisters are arranged to push replacement cartridges into the cartridge holding tubes and thereby eject used cartridges therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1982Date of Patent: July 10, 1984Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Daniel P. Kuban, B. Huston Singletary, John H. Evans