Patents by Inventor Mike Bazakos

Mike Bazakos 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: 11275941
    Abstract: Systems, techniques, and devices for detecting plant biometrics, for example, plants in a crop field. An imaging device of an unmanned vehicle may be used to generate a plurality of images of the plants, and the plurality of images may be used to generate a 3D model of the plants. The 3D model may define locations and orientations of leaves and stems of plants. The 3D model may be used to determine at least one biometric parameter of at least one plant in the crop. Such detection of plant biometrics may facilitate the automation of crop monitoring and treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, Vassilios Morellas, Dimitris Zermas, David Mulla, Mike Bazakos
  • Patent number: 11188752
    Abstract: Systems, techniques, and devices for detecting plant biometrics, for example, plants in a crop field. An imaging device of an unmanned vehicle may be used to generate a plurality of images of the plants, and the plurality of images may be used to generate a 3D model of the plants. The 3D model may define locations and orientations of leaves and stems of plants. The 3D model may be used to determine at least one biometric parameter of at least one plant in the crop. Such detection of plant biometrics may facilitate the automation of crop monitoring and treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, Vassilios Morellas, Dimitris Zermas, David Mulla, Mike Bazakos
  • Publication number: 20190278988
    Abstract: Systems, techniques, and devices for detecting plant biometrics, for example, plants in a crop field. An imaging device of an unmanned vehicle may be used to generate a plurality of images of the plants, and the plurality of images may be used to generate a 3D model of the plants. The 3D model may define locations and orientations of leaves and stems of plants. The 3D model may be used to determine at least one biometric parameter of at least one plant in the crop. Such detection of plant biometrics may facilitate the automation of crop monitoring and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, Vassilios Morellas, Dimitris Zermas, David Mulla, Mike Bazakos
  • Publication number: 20190274257
    Abstract: Systems, techniques, and devices for detecting plant biometrics, for example, plants in a crop field. An imaging device of an unmanned vehicle may be used to generate a plurality of images of the plants, and the plurality of images may be used to generate a 3D model of the plants. The 3D model may define locations and orientations of leaves and stems of plants. The 3D model may be used to determine at least one biometric parameter of at least one plant in the crop. Such detection of plant biometrics may facilitate the automation of crop monitoring and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, Vassilios Morellas, Dimitris Zermas, David Mulla, Mike Bazakos
  • Publication number: 20070093970
    Abstract: A sensor network provides the ability to detect, classify and identify a diverse range of agents over a large area, such as a geographical region or building. The network possesses speed of detection, sensitivity, and specificity for the diverse range of agents. Different functional level types of sensors are employed in the network to perform early warning, broadband detection and highly specific and sensitive detection. A high probability of detection with low probability of false alarm is provided by the processing of information provided from multiple sensors. A Bayesian net is utilized to combine probabilities from the multiple sensors in the network to reach a decision regarding the presence or absence of a threat. The network is field portable and capable of autonomous operation. It also is capable of providing automated output decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, Subash Krishnankutty, Wing Au, Mike Bazakos, Brian Krafthefer
  • Patent number: 7096125
    Abstract: A sensor network provides the ability to detect, classify and identify a diverse range of agents over a large area, such as a geographical region or building. The network possesses speed of detection, sensitivity, and specificity for the diverse range of agents. Different functional level types of sensors are employed in the network to perform early warning, broadband detection and highly specific and sensitive detection. A high probability of detection with low probability of false alarm is provided by the processing of information provided from multiple sensors. A Bayesian net is utilized to combine probabilities from the multiple sensors in the network to reach a decision regarding the presence or absence of a threat. The network is field portable and capable of autonomous operation. It also is capable of providing automated output decisions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, Subash Krishnankutty, Wing Au, Mike Bazakos, Brian Krafthefer
  • Publication number: 20040064260
    Abstract: A sensor network provides the ability to detect, classify and identify a diverse range of agents over a large area, such as a geographical region or building. The network possesses speed of detection, sensitivity, and specificity for the diverse range of agents. Different functional level types of sensors are employed in the network to perform early warning, broadband detection and highly specific and sensitive detection. A high probability of detection with low probability of false alarm is provided by the processing of information provided from multiple sensors. A Bayesian net is utilized to combine probabilities from the multiple sensors in the network to reach a decision regarding the presence or absence of a threat. The network is field portable and capable of autonomous operation. It also is capable of providing automated output decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, Subash Krishnankutty, Wing Au, Mike Bazakos, Brian Krafthefer
  • Publication number: 20030114986
    Abstract: A sensor network provides the ability to detect, classify and identify a diverse range of agents over a large area, such as a geographical region or building. The network possesses speed of detection, sensitivity, and specificity for the diverse range of agents. Different functional level types of sensors are employed in the network to perform early warning, broadband detection and highly specific and sensitive detection. A high probability of detection with low probability of false alarm is provided by the processing of information provided from multiple sensors. A Bayesian net is utilized to combine probabilities from the multiple sensors in the network to reach a decision regarding the presence or absence of a threat. The network is field portable and capable of autonomous operation. It also is capable of providing automated output decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, Subash Krishnankutty, Wing Au, Mike Bazakos, Brian Krafthefer