Patents by Inventor Martin C. Sturzenbecker

Martin C. Sturzenbecker 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).

  • Multi-objective decision-support methodology
    Patent number: 5940816
    Abstract: A method for effecting computer implemented decision support. The method can improve on a candidate solution by allowing problem solving methods to cooperate towards the creation of a more desirable solution. The method can realize an enhanced understanding of tradeoffs inherent in competing objectives, and can incorporate factors or special considerations not easily specified, by enabling the decision maker to actively participate in the creation of a more desirable solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mack Fuhrer, Raymond T. Henry, Rama Kalyani T. Akkiraju, Robin Lougee-Heimer, Seshashayee Sankarshana Murthy, John Nathan Rachlin, Martin C. Sturzenbecker, Frederick Yung-Fung Wu
  • Automated defect classification system
    Patent number: 5544256
    Abstract: An integrated visual defect detection and classification system. The invention includes adaptive defect detection and image labeling, defect feature measures, and a knowledge based inference shell/engine for classification based on fuzzy logic. The combination of these elements comprises a method and system for providing detection and analysis of product defects in many application domains, such as semiconductor and electronic packaging manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Virginia H. Brecher, Paul B.-L, Chou, Robert W. Hall, Debra M. Parisi, Ravishankar Rao, Stuart L. Riley, Martin C. Sturzenbecker