Patents by Inventor Homer Eaton
Homer Eaton 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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Patent number: 9734609Abstract: Systems and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20140375693Abstract: Systems and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 8792709Abstract: Systems and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20130063563Abstract: Systems and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: HEXAGON METROLOGY, INC.Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 8229208Abstract: Systems and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20100272348Abstract: Systems and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: HEXAGON METROLOGY, INC.Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7805854Abstract: Objects having complex geometries, such as tubular segments with multiple bends, can be measured using a system including a coordinate measurement machine. The system can include multiple supports for the object to reduce error due to sag of an object under its own weight. The supports can include positionable support members formed of metal tape. The system can further include a processor configured to determine one or more support locations for the object based on a set of definition data for the object. With support locations for the object have been determined and supports placed, the object can be measured, and a post-comparison operation can be performed. Where the object differs greatly from the definition data, the support locations can be revised.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7693325Abstract: A system and methods for transprojection of geometry data acquired by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The CMM acquires geometry data corresponding to 3D coordinate measurements collected by a measuring probe that are transformed into scaled 2D data that is transprojected upon various digital object image views captured by a camera. The transprojection process can utilize stored image and coordinate information or perform live transprojection viewing capabilities in both still image and video modes.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Pulla, Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7640674Abstract: An articulated arm portable coordinate measurement machine (PCMM) can be calibrated or recalibrated using a coordinate measurement machine (CMM). In one method for PCMM calibration, the CMM can be moved to one position, and the PCMM moved to a contact position where a probe head of the PCMM contacts a probe head of the PCMM. The PCMM and the CMM can be operatively coupled, for example, by a synchronizing cable such that position data from the PCMM and the CMM can be obtained at the contact position. The PCMM can be repositioned one or more times to obtain position data at multiple PCMM positions. The CMM can be repositioned as desired and additional contact position data sets obtained by subsequent positioning and repositioning of the PCMM. Various probe head types such as touch trigger probes, hard probes, and contact probes can be used in the calibration systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventors: Paul Ferrari, Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20090271996Abstract: An articulated arm portable coordinate measurement machine (PCMM) can be calibrated or recalibrated using a coordinate measurement machine (CMM). In one method for PCMM calibration, the CMM can be moved to one position, and the PCMM moved to a contact position where a probe head of the PCMM contacts a probe head of the PCMM. The PCMM and the CMM can be operatively coupled, for example, by a synchronizing cable such that position data from the PCMM and the CMM can be obtained at the contact position. The PCMM can be repositioned one or more times to obtain position data at multiple PCMM positions. The CMM can be repositioned as desired and additional contact position data sets obtained by subsequent positioning and repositioning of the PCMM. Various probe head types such as touch trigger probes, hard probes, and contact probes can be used in the calibration systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Paul Ferrari, Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20090243532Abstract: Systems and methods for a vehicle mounted articulator are described. A vehicle conveniently allows an articulator to be moved to various remote work sites. In one embodiment, the articulator can be mounted on a movable base, thereby increasing the flexibility of use and/or reach of the articulator. Such vehicle-mounted articulators can be subjected to various potentially damaging situations due to motion of the vehicle. Various features that allow safe operation of the vehicle and the articulator are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ROMER INC.Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7578069Abstract: An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisition. The system may be adapted to a portable platform allowing for convenient positioning and alignment of the measuring arm in a wide variety of environments.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7525276Abstract: Systems and methods for a vehicle mounted articulator are described. A vehicle conveniently allows an articulator to be moved to various remote work sites. In one embodiment, the articulator can be mounted on a movable base, thereby increasing the flexibility of use and/or reach of the articulator. Such vehicle-mounted articulators can be subjected to various potentially damaging situations due to motion of the vehicle. Various features that allow safe operation of the vehicle and the articulator are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Romer, Inc.Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7441341Abstract: An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisition. The system may be adapted to a portable platform allowing for convenient positioning and alignment of the measuring arm in a wide variety of environments.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Romer, Inc.Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20070261259Abstract: Objects having complex geometries, such as tubular segments with multiple bends, can be measured using a system including a coordinate measurement machine. The system can include multiple supports for the object to reduce error due to sag of an object under its own weight. The supports can include positionable support members formed of metal tape. The system can further include a processor configured to determine one or more support locations for the object based on a set of definition data for the object. With support locations for the object have been determined and supports placed, the object can be measured, and a post-comparison operation can be performed. Where the object differs greatly from the definition data, the support locations can be revised.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20070163134Abstract: An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisition. The system may be adapted to a portable platform allowing for convenient positioning and alignment of the measuring arm in a wide variety of environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20070163136Abstract: An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisition. The system may be adapted to a portable platform allowing for convenient positioning and alignment of the measuring arm in a wide variety of environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20070063500Abstract: Systems and methods for a vehicle mounted articulator are described. A vehicle conveniently allows an articulator to be moved to various remote work sites. In one embodiment, the articulator can be mounted on a movable base, thereby increasing the flexibility of use and/or reach of the articulator. Such vehicle-mounted articulators can be subjected to various potentially damaging situations due to motion of the vehicle. Various features that allow safe operation of the vehicle and the articulator are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventor: Homer Eaton
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Patent number: 7152456Abstract: An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisition. The system may be adapted to a portable platform allowing for convenient positioning and alignment of the measuring arm in a wide variety of environments.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Romer IncorporatedInventor: Homer Eaton
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Publication number: 20050150123Abstract: An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisition. The system may be adapted to a portable platform allowing for convenient positioning and alignment of the measuring arm in a wide variety of environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventor: Homer Eaton