Patents by Inventor Michael D. Cable

Michael D. Cable 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).

  • Patent number: 7113217
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for taking images of a sample. The sample is placed in an imaging box comprising a moveable stage that allows images of the sample to be taken from various positions and angles within the imaging box. The images are taken by a camera and sent to a processor. Structured light images obtained from one or more views within the imaging box may be used to build a structured light representations of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: David Nilson, Michael D. Cable, Bradley W. Rice
  • Patent number: 6901279
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael Bo Nelson, Bradley W. Rice, Christopher A. Rasco, David N Sprague, David G. Nilson, Rick Dalgetty
  • Patent number: 6775567
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael Bo Nelson, Bradley W. Rice, Christopher A. Rasco, David N Sprague, David G. Nilson, Rick Dalgetty
  • Publication number: 20040127781
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael Bo Nelson, Bradley W. Rice, Christopher A. Rasco, David N. Sprague, David G. Nilson, Rick Dalgetty
  • Publication number: 20040021771
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) representation of one or more light sources inside a sample, such as a mammal. Mammalian tissue is a turbid medium, meaning that photons are both absorbed and scattered as they propagate through tissue. In the case where scattering is large compared with absorption, such as red to near-infrared light passing through tissue, the transport of light within the sample is described by diffusion theory. Using imaging data and computer-implemented photon diffusion models, embodiments of the present invention produce a 3D representation of the light sources inside a sample, such as a 3D location, size, and brightness of such light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel G. Stearns, Bradley W. Rice, Michael D. Cable
  • Publication number: 20030193517
    Abstract: A graphical user interface is provided which allows the user to perform numerous operations suitable for analysis of in-vivo images within a single display screen or a single window. Using the the-vivo GUI, the user may create and manipulate analysis tools such as rectangle and ellipse tools to define regions of interest and perform various measurements on an in-vivo image. In addition, the GUI allows the user to store measurement results in a dated electronic notebook, display testing information, manipulate image presentation and print while maintaining view of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Cable
  • Patent number: 6614452
    Abstract: A graphical user interface is provided which allows the user to perform numerous operations suitable for analysis of in-vivo images within a single display screen or a single window. Using the the-vivo GUI, the user may create and manipulate analysis tools such as rectangle and ellipse tools to define regions of interest and perform various measurements on an in-vivo image. In addition, the GUI allows the user to store measurement results in a dated electronic notebook, display testing information, manipulate image presentation and print while maintaining view of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Cable
  • Publication number: 20030036860
    Abstract: The invention describes systems and methods to obtain and present imaging data in absolute units. The systems and methods convert relative image data produced by a camera to absolute light intensity data using a compensation factor. The compensation factor accommodates for hardware and specific imaging conditions in the imaging system that variably affect camera output. The present invention determines the compensation factor based on assessing the output of the camera against a known light source for a specific set of imaging conditions in the imaging system. The compensation factor is then stored in memory corresponding to the specific set of imaging conditions. Upon subsequent imaging with the set of imaging conditions, the corresponding compensation factor is called from memory and applied to the camera output. A compensation factor may be determined and stored for each hardware state and imaging condition available to the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley Rice, Michael D. Cable
  • Publication number: 20030011701
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for taking images of a sample. The sample is placed in an imaging box comprising a moveable stage that allows images of the sample to be taken from various positions and angles within the imaging box. The images are taken by a camera and sent to a processor. Structured light images obtained from one or more views within the imaging box may be used to build a structured light representations of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: David Nilson, Michael D. Cable, Bradley W. Rice
  • Patent number: D469181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: David G. Nilson, Bradley W. Rice, Michael D. Cable, Mike R. Massucco, Matthew D. Hern, Matthew P. Presta