Patents by Inventor Richard J. Kern

Richard J. Kern 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: 11315306
    Abstract: An illustrative volumetric processing system generates a plurality of point clouds each representing an object from a different vantage point. Based on the plurality of point clouds, the volumetric processing system consolidates point cloud data corresponding to a surface of the object. Based on the consolidated point cloud data for the object, the volumetric processing system generates a voxel grid representative of the object. Based on the voxel grid, the volumetric processing system generates a set of rendered patches each depicting at least a part of the surface of the object. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Denny Breitenfeld, Vidhya Seran, Nazneen Khan, Richard J. Kern, II
  • Publication number: 20210201563
    Abstract: An illustrative volumetric processing system generates a plurality of point clouds each representing an object from a different vantage point. Based on the plurality of point clouds, the volumetric processing system consolidates point cloud data corresponding to a surface of the object. Based on the consolidated point cloud data for the object, the volumetric processing system generates a voxel grid representative of the object. Based on the voxel grid, the volumetric processing system generates a set of rendered patches each depicting at least a part of the surface of the object. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Denny Breitenfeld, Vidhya Seran, Nazneen Khan, Richard J. Kern, II
  • Patent number: 10977855
    Abstract: An exemplary volumetric processing system includes a set of point cloud generators, a point cloud organizer, a voxelizer, and a set of patch renderers. The point cloud generators correspond to image capture systems disposed at different vantage points to capture color and depth data for an object located within a capture area. The point cloud generators generate respective point clouds for the different vantage points based on the captured surface data. The point cloud organizer consolidates point cloud data that corresponds to a surface of the object. The voxelizer generates a voxel grid representative of the object based on the consolidated point cloud data. The set of patch renderers generates, based on the voxel grid, a set of rendered patches each depicting at least a part of the surface of the object. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Denny Breitenfeld, Vidhya Seran, Nazneen Khan, Richard J. Kern, II
  • Publication number: 20210097752
    Abstract: An exemplary volumetric processing system includes a set of point cloud generators, a point cloud organizer, a voxelizer, and a set of patch renderers. The point cloud generators correspond to image capture systems disposed at different vantage points to capture color and depth data for an object located within a capture area. The point cloud generators generate respective point clouds for the different vantage points based on the captured surface data. The point cloud organizer consolidates point cloud data that corresponds to a surface of the object. The voxelizer generates a voxel grid representative of the object based on the consolidated point cloud data. The set of patch renderers generates, based on the voxel grid, a set of rendered patches each depicting at least a part of the surface of the object. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Denny Breitenfeld, Vidhya Seran, Nazneen Khan, Richard J. Kern, II
  • Patent number: 9819119
    Abstract: Provided is a cable assembly backshell capable of three angular configurations: straight, 45°, and 90°. The backshell is designed to rotate at two joints that allow it to assume these three angular configurations. A locking mechanism is associated with the backshell which prevents unintended reconfigurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: R. Kern Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Richard J. Kern, Nolan C. Budd, Matthew Guthrie Camarillo
  • Publication number: 20150349455
    Abstract: Provided is a cable assembly backshell capable of three angular configurations: straight, 45°, and 90°. The backshell is designed to rotate at two joints that allow it to assume these three angular configurations. A locking mechanism is associated with the backshell which prevents unintended reconfigurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Richard J. Kern, Nolan C. Budd, Matthew Guthrie Camarillo
  • Patent number: 9118158
    Abstract: Provided is a cable assembly backshell capable of three angular configurations: straight, 45°, and 90°. The backshell is designed to rotate at two joints that allow it to assume these three angular configurations. A locking mechanism is associated with the backshell which prevents unintended reconfigurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: R. Kern Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Richard J. Kern, Nolan C. Budd, Matthew Guthrie Camarillo
  • Publication number: 20140206227
    Abstract: Provided is a cable assembly backshell capable of three angular configurations: straight, 45°, and 90°. The backshell is designed to rotate at two joints that allow it to assume these three angular configurations. A locking mechanism is associated with the backshell which prevents unintended reconfigurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Richard J. Kern, Nolan C. Budd, Matthew Guthrie Camarillo