Patents Assigned to Technion Research and Development Foundation
  • Apparatus and method for finding visible points in a cloud point
    Patent number: 8531457
    Abstract: The subject matter discloses a method of determining whether a point in a computerized image is visible from a viewpoint; said image is represented as a point cloud, the method comprising: performing inversion on a the vicinity of the point thus creating a computerized inversed object, each point in the vicinity of the point is related to a parallel point in the computerized inversed object and obtaining a convex hull of the inversed object; the point is likely to be visible from the viewpoint in case it belongs to the point set composing the convex hull. The method is also useful for shadow casting and for determining the location of an image-capturing device within a volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Sagi Katz, Ayellet Tal
  • Automatic remeshing by mapping a 2D grid on 3D genus-G meshes based on topological analysis
    Patent number: 8531456
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel remeshing approach for genus-g meshes that overcomes distortion problems. The proposed approach is based on continuous mapping of a 2D grid on the 3D meshed model. The criteria of the new mesh can be defined directly on the 2D grid. The remeshing is invariant to the original mesh. Due to topological analysis, the mapping of the 2D grid onto the 3D mesh minimizes distortion and guarantees continuity. The 2D grid, the element shapes and the density (multiresolution) can be changed straightforwardly, thus generating a modular approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Anath Fischer, Dvir Steiner
  • ENERGY CONVERSION FROM FLUID FLOW
    Publication number: 20130227940
    Abstract: A device for use in extracting energy from an incoming fluid flow is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventor: David Greenblatt
  • VICINAL SURFACES OF POLYCRYSTALLINE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20130216780
    Abstract: The present invention provides vicinal surfaces of polycrystalline materials and a method for their preparation. The method includes the deposition of a polycrystalline material on a substrate followed by removing the material from the substrate so as to expose a vicinal surface having stepped terraces. The step of removing the material from the substrate may be preceded by annealing. The vicinal surfaces are useful for a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventor: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
  • METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR WEIGHT-GAIN MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20130217681
    Abstract: Presented herein is a methodology for reducing weight in obese subjects and in patients receiving various medical treatments that are accompanied with weight gain. The methodology allows for management of weight gain, management of triglyceride levels and weight reduction in obese subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD., RAMOT AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD.
    Inventors: Avraham Weizman, Michael Poyurovsky
  • Method and computer program for evaluating database queries involving relational and hierarchical data
    Patent number: 8495055
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for resolving conjunctive queries, comprising relational predicates and external predicates, such as XML predicates. The method and apparatus obtain results from a relational engine or from an external engine, and then use the obtained results as input for the other engine, so as to optimize the activity of the other engine. The process may repeat further times, with the results obtained by the other engine being input to the first engine. The method and apparatus further disclose handling value, being isomorphic hierarchical subtrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd
    Inventors: Oded Shmueli, Royi Ronen
  • Enhanced SMF passive optical networks using polarization beamforming
    Patent number: 8488974
    Abstract: The new invention relates to a novel high-performance Passive Optical Network (PON) upgrade architecture, based on adapting Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) beamforming techniques to polarization multiplexing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Amos Agmon, Moshe Nazarathy
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAST RETINAL IMAGING
    Publication number: 20130176531
    Abstract: An optical system and measurement method for imaging three-dimensional objects with low light scatter comprising at least one source of radiation; a radiation projection means for creating a set of foci through a volume of an object; and a means for imaging the returned light from the set of foci on at least one camera, wherein the imaging of the volume of the object is at a different angle from the projection, allowing for detection of the returned light on separate camera pixels. The measurement method further comprises projecting a longitudinal grid of elongated foci through the volume of an object; imaging returned light from the object at a different angle on at least one camera, so as to avoid overlapping the elongated images; and analyzing the imaged, returned light to yield depth information of the object at a multiplicity of points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventor: EREZ RIBAK
  • Apparatus and methods for diagnosing renal disorders
    Patent number: 8481324
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system containing an array of chemically sensitive sensors based on coated single walled carbon nanotubes, for measuring volatile organic compounds indicative of renal failure. Methods of breath analysis for diagnosing chronic, acute and end-stage renal failure are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Hossam Haick, Zaid Abassi, Farid Nakhoul
  • MORPHOLOGY ENGINEERING OF CONDUCTIVE METALLIC NANOPARTICLES CAPPED WITH AN ORGANIC COATING
    Publication number: 20130171733
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensor having continuous and discontinuous regions of conductive metallic nanoparticles capped with an organic coating which enables the detection of volatile organic compounds and/or water vapor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventor: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
  • BREATH ANALYSIS OF PULMONARY NODULES
    Publication number: 20130150261
    Abstract: The present invention provides a unique profile of volatile organic compounds as breath biomarkers for lung cancer. The present invention further provides the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of lung cancer or predicting the response to an anti-cancer treatment through the detection of the unique profile of volatile organic compounds indicative of lung cancer at its various stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicants: Tel Hashomer Medical Research, Infrastructure and Services Ltd., Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd., Tel Hashomer Medical Research, Infrastructure and Services Ltd.
  • USE OF LOW-DOSE LADOSTIGIL FOR NEUROPROTECTION
    Publication number: 20130150438
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a method of preventing a neurodegenerative disease in a subject or oxidative stress in the brain of a subject, comprising administering to the subject a less than cholinesterase-inhibitory amount or a less than monoamine oxidase-inhibitory amount of R(+)-6-(N-methyl,N-ethyl-carbamoyloxy)-N?-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a salt thereof effective to prevent the neurodegenerative disease or oxidative stress in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicants: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
  • VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FOR DETECTING CELL DYSPLASIA AND GENETIC ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH LUNG CANCER
    Publication number: 20130143247
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of identifying a genetic abnormality such as mutation in EGFR or KRAS or ALK which is associated with the management of lung cancer or diagnosing, prognosing or monitoring the treatment of pre-cancerous conditions of the lung, such as bronchial dysplasia or atypical alveolar hyperplasia (AAH), through the detection of at least one volatile organic compound indicative of these states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventors: Hossam Haick, Nir Peled
  • Over-parameterized variational optical flow method
    Patent number: 8457410
    Abstract: An optical flow estimation process based on a spatio-temporal model with varying coefficients multiplying a set of basis functions at each pixel. The benefit of over-parameterization becomes evident in the smoothness term, which instead of directly penalizing for changes in the optic flow, accumulates a cost of deviating from the assumed optic flow model. The optical flow field is represented by a general space-time model comprising a selected set of basis functions. The optical flow parameters are computed at each pixel in terms of coefficients of the basis functions. The model is thus highly over-parameterized, and regularization is applied at the level of the coefficients, rather than the model itself. As a result, the actual optical flow in the group of images is represented more accurately than in methods that are known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Tal Nir, Alfred M. Bruckstein, Ron Kimmel
  • Multi-photon ionization spectrometer
    Patent number: 8455813
    Abstract: A method of assaying a solid or liquid material, the method comprising: illuminating a sample of the material with pulses of light at a plurality of different wavelengths at which atoms and/or molecules in the material are ionized in multiphoton ionization (MPI) process; generating a value responsive to charge produced in the ionization process for each wavelength to provide an MPI spectrum for the material; and processing the MPI spectrum to assay an atom or molecule in the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Israel Schechter, Valery Bulatov
  • Inflatable balloon device and applications
    Patent number: 8430810
    Abstract: A self-propelled device for locomotion through a lumen, comprising a set of serially arranged inflatable chambers, and incorporating a number of novel aspects. To enable easy insertion and use, the rigidity of the device is increased by means of rigid inserts in the balloons, or by use of stiff springs between segments. The working channel can be attached to the distal chamber of the device, such that it is pulled from the leading end of the device during inflation, rather than being pulled from the trailing end of the device during deflation. Lumen wall inspection or treatment facilities are enabled by means of a camera or treatment arm mounted between two distally positioned balloons, the device is able to provide observation capabilities to the lumen wall, yet without becoming excessively dirty by exposure to the front end of the device, as in prior art camera units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research And Development Foundation, Ltd.
    Inventors: Noam Hassidov, Daniel Glozman, Moshe Shoham
  • IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING OBJECT VISIBILITY
    Publication number: 20130093924
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for imaging in scattering media such as fog, water and biological tissues. Normally, such images suffer from poor visibility due to backscattering and signal attenuation. At least two images are taken of the scene using active widefield polarized illumination, with different states of a camera-mounted polarizer. The degree of polarization of backscatter is estimated in every point of the scene, leading to an estimation of the backscatter in every point of the scene. A portion or all of the value of backscatter can be deducted in each point of the scene resulting in an enhanced image with improved contrast and brightness range across the field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventor: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
  • Use of low-dose ladostigil for neuroprotection
    Patent number: 8420696
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a method of preventing a neurodegenerative disease in a subject or oxidative stress in the brain of a subject, comprising administering to the subject a less than cholinesterase-inhibitory amount or a less than monoamine oxidase-inhibitory amount of R(+)-6-(N-methyl,N-ethyl-carbamoyloxy)-N?-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a salt thereof effective to prevent the neurodegenerative disease or oxidative stress in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignees: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Marta Weinstock-Rosin, Shai Shoham
  • Detection, Staging and Grading of Benign and Malignant Tumors
    Publication number: 20130059758
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and grading benign and malignant tumors using at least one sensor of conductive nanoparticles capped with an organic coating in conjunction with a learning and pattern recognition algorithm. The method utilizes a plurality of response induced parameters to obtain improved sensitivity and selectivity for diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring and staging various types of cancers, or for identifying or grading benign or malignant tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventors: Hossam Haick, Gregory Shuster
  • TRANSISTOR STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130056835
    Abstract: An electronic device is presented, such as a thin film transistor. The device comprises a patterned electrically-conductive layer associated with an active element of the electronic device. The electrically-conductive layer has a pattern defining an array of spaced-apart electrically conductive regions. This technique allows for increasing an electric current through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.
    Inventor: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT F