Patents by Inventor Osama Moselhi

Osama Moselhi 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).

  • Method and apparatus for the automated detection and classification of defects in sewer pipes
    Patent number: 7215811
    Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting a defect on a portion of an element comprising the steps of: acquiring an image of said portion; analyzing said image to highlight problematic regions of said portion; calculating a probability that said problematic region is a defect; if said probability is higher than a threshold value, determining a position of said defect on said element. Another method for classifying a defect on an element is provided. The method comprises: acquiring an image of said defect; calculating a probability that said defect corresponds to one of a series of types of defects; if said probability is higher than a threshold value, determining that said defect is a defect of that particular type. Another method for recommending a most suitable rehabilitation technique for a defect is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventors: Osama Moselhi, Tariq Shehab-Eldeen
  • Method and apparatus for the automated detection and classification of defects in sewer pipes
    Publication number: 20030023404
    Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting a defect on a portion of an element comprising the steps of: acquiring an image of said portion; analyzing said image to highlight problematic regions of said portion; calculating a probability that said problematic region is a defect; if said probability is higher than a threshold value, determining a position of said defect on said element. Another method for classifying a defect on an element is provided. The method comprises: acquiring an image of said defect; calculating a probability that said defect corresponds to one of a series of types of defects; if said probability is higher than a threshold value, determining that said defect is a defect of that particular type. Another method for recommending a most suitable rehabilitation technique for a defect is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Osama Moselhi, Tariq Shehab-Eldeen