Patents Assigned to Vision
  • Patent number: 9365214
    Abstract: Systems and methods use cameras to provide autonomous navigation features. In one implementation, a traffic light detection system is provided for a vehicle. One or more processing devices associated with the system receive at least one image of an area forward of the vehicle via a data interface, with the area including at least one traffic lamp fixture having at least one traffic light. The processing device(s) determine, based on at least one indicator of vehicle position, whether the vehicle is in a turn lane. Also, the processing device(s) process the received image(s) to determine the status of the traffic light, including whether the traffic light includes an arrow. Further, the system may cause a system response based on the determination of the status of the traffic light, whether the traffic light includes an arrow, and whether the vehicle is in a turn lane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventors: Itai Ben Shalom, Shai Shalev-Shwartz, Eyal Bagon, Yoav Taieb, Amnon Shashua
  • Patent number: 9365701
    Abstract: A particle comprising nanoparticles encapsulated within a host material is disclosed, wherein the particle includes a coating disposed over at least a portion of the outer surface of the particle. In certain embodiments, nanoparticles have light-emissive properties. In certain embodiments, the coating covers all or substantially all of the outer surface of the particle. The coating can comprise a resin having low oxygen permeability. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises a polyvinyl alcohol compound. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises a polyvinylidene dichloride compound. Other embodiments relate to a powder comprising a particle of the invention, a composition including a particle of the invention, a formulation including a particle of the invention, a coating comprising a particle of the invention, a method for making a particle of the invention, and products and applications including a particle of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: QD VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Nick, John R. Linton
  • Patent number: 9369620
    Abstract: The invention discloses a camera with a built-in polaroid switching mechanism, including a polaroid switching mechanism and a camera body, wherein a front end of the camera body is provided with a front cover, the front cover is provided with a light aperture, the polaroid switching mechanism is located behind the front cover and inside the camera body, behind the polaroid switching mechanism is provided a CCD image sensor, which directly faces the light aperture and fixes onto a CCD circuit board, a rear end of the CCD image sensor is bonded with a heat sink, and the camera body is further internally equipped with a main circuit board electrically connected with the CCD circuit board. In the invention, the polaroid switching mechanism is integrated inside the camera, thereby facilitating to reduce the volume of the switching mechanism and the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: SHANGHAI RUISHI MACHINE VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiudong Shi, Yinghai Yu
  • Patent number: 9366619
    Abstract: There is provided a device, such as a microfluidic device, for performing an assay including: a substrate comprising a channel, such as a microfluidic channel; at least one optical element having an input port arranged to be optically coupled to a light source; an output port optically coupled to at least a portion of the channel; and a light guide portion optically connecting the input port and output port; and a detection port optically coupled to said at least a portion of the channel. The device provides an improved geometry which addresses problems related to traditional orthogonal detection arrangements and in-line detection systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Molecular Vision Limited
    Inventor: Gihan Ryu
  • Patent number: 9366881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise polymer networked regions of interstitially located liquid crystal material. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Nelson V. Tabirian, Svetlana Serak, Olena Uskova, Luciano De Sio
  • Patent number: 9358317
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial lenses containing metals and methods for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Young, Osman Rathore, Nayiby Alvarez-Carrigan, David Turner, Frank Neely
  • Patent number: 9361527
    Abstract: An automated, computerized method is provided for processing an image. The method includes the steps of arranging a digital camera on a vehicle body, operating the digital camera to provide an image file depicting an image of a scene related to vehicle operation on a road, in a computer memory, receiving from the memory the image file depicting pixels of an image of the scene related to vehicle operation on a road, and using an analysis of the pixels to generate an illumination invariant image of the scene. A further process step includes using the illumination invariant image to analyze the road scene for painted road markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Tandent Vision Science, Inc.
    Inventor: Casey Arthur Smith
  • Patent number: 9361700
    Abstract: A soft, weighted constraint imposed upon image locations can be used to provide a more accurate segregation of an image into intrinsic material reflectance and illumination components. The constraint is arranged to constrain all color band variations between the image locations into one integral constraining relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Tandent Vision Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Neil Stein, Kshitiz Garg
  • Patent number: 9358455
    Abstract: A method in a video gaming system including a processor, a memory and a sensor system for capturing body motion is described. In one embodiment, the body motion can be associated with a person pretending to hit or launch an object, such as an object used in a sporting activity. In general, body motion can be associated with any activity involving similar body motions that are repeated during the activity. In a video game generated by the video gaming system, a consistency with which the repeated body motions are made over time can be used to determine an outcome for a single instance of the body motion. In a particular embodiment, a probability of a more desirable outcome resulting from the single instance of the body motion can increase as the consistency with which the repeated body motions are made increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, John Carter
  • Publication number: 20160156850
    Abstract: A system and methods for the enhancement of a user's vision using a head-mounted and user-controllable device including a magnification bubble having variable attributes wherein a portion of the scene is magnified within the complete scene, wherein the user is able to modify, in real-time, how the images are processed including the attributes of the magnification bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Visionize Corp.
    Inventors: Frank S. Werblin, Robert Massof, Yuval S. Boger
  • Publication number: 20160154421
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display technique and provides a multi-screen display apparatus comprising a plurality of display screens, wherein small signal earth wires of the plurality of display screens are connected with each other, large signal earth wires of the plurality of display screens are connected with each other, the small signal earth wires cause small signal grounds of the respective display screens to be connected with each other, and the large signal earth wires cause large signal grounds of the respective display screens to be connected with each other. The plurality of display screens share one power supply, and common-mode choke coils are disposed at signal input terminals of signal boards of the plurality of display screens. The present disclosure further provides a method for eliminating signal interferences in multi screens based on the multi-screen display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicants: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Boe Vision-Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weijun HUANG, Daliang SHEN
  • Patent number: 9357150
    Abstract: An integrated image sensor circuit with multiple power modes is disclosed. The integrated circuit comprises a pixel array, an analog block to process analog signal associated with the pixel array, where the analog block comprises an analog to digital convertor (ADC), and a first control circuit to enable/disable the analog block or to configure the analog block to a high/low-power mode depending on whether the pixel array is in a readout frame or in a reset frame with no active readout. The integrated image sensor circuit may further comprise a post-processing block and a second control circuit to enable/disable the post-processing block or to configure the post-processing block to the high-power mode or the low-power mode depending on whether the pixel array is in the readout frame or in the reset frame with no active readout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Capso Vision Inc.
    Inventors: Jiafu Luo, Kang-Huai Wang
  • Patent number: 9352493
    Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a casting cup assembly comprising frontcurve and basecurve molds which of which includes a ring that circumscribes the respective concave and convex mold surface. When the casting cup is assembled, the rings align and minimize de-centering and tilting of the concave and convex mold surfaces which, in turn, reduces edge defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent H. Barre, Scott F. Ansell, Gregory L. Berckmiller, Timothy Burkill, Mark McConnell
  • Patent number: 9351827
    Abstract: A lens driver or lens driver circuitry for an ophthalmic apparatus comprising an electronic system which actuates a variable-focus optic is disclosed herein. The lens driver is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic apparatus. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The lens driver circuitry includes one or more power sources, one or more high voltage generators and one or more switching circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, Scott Robert Humphreys, William Chester Neeley, Randall Braxton Pugh
  • Publication number: 20160148060
    Abstract: Driver assistance systems for detecting a structural barrier extending along a road. The driver assistance system may be mountable in a host vehicle. The camera may capture multiple image frames in the forward field of view of the camera. A processor may process motion of images of the barrier in the image frames. The camera may be a single camera. The motion of the images may be responsive to forward motion of the host vehicle and/or the motion of the images may be responsive to lateral motion of the host vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Gideon P. STEIN
  • Patent number: 9349975
    Abstract: A composite comprising a first layer comprising a first material including nanoparticles dispersed therein, wherein the first material comprises a material capable of transporting charge, a second layer comprising a second material, and a backing element that is removably attached to the uppermost layer of the composite or the lowermost layer of the composite. In certain preferred embodiments, a least a portion of the nanoparticles include a ligand attached to a surface thereof. Methods are also disclosed. Products including a composite is further provided. Composite materials can be particularly well-suited for use, for example, in products useful in various optical, electronic, optoelectronic, magnetic, or catalytic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: QD VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Seth Coe-Sullivan, Maria J. Anc, Jonathan S. Steckel
  • Patent number: 9346226
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for processing one or more of a Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens. The apparatus provides for vapor phase processing of the subject Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: John B Enns, Michael F Widman, I, Joe M Wood, P. Mark Powell, Ture Kindt-Larsen
  • Patent number: 9347639
    Abstract: An optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle In one embodiment, the optical module comprises a support that supports an optical lens and a heat exchanger, with the support connecting the optical lens to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Christophe Thullier, Vincent Biarne, Thomas Cannone
  • Patent number: 9345399
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided to obtain refractive correction with superior visual acuity (e.g., 20/10) by achieving an astigmatism-free customized refractive correction. The astigmatism-free customized refractive correction involves obtaining an objective and precise measurement of cylindrical power in a resolution between 0.01 D and 0.10 D in an eye using an objective aberrometer, reliably relating the cylindrical axis obtained from the objective aberrometer to that in a phoroptor, determining an optimized focus error of an eye through subjective refraction with a phoroptor, generating a customized refraction by combining the objective measured cylindrical power, the objective measured cylindrical axis, and the subjectively measured focus power, fabricating a custom lens with a tolerance finer than 0.09 D based on the generated customized refraction, and delivering an ophthalmic lens that can provide an astigmatism-free refractive correction for an eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Perfect Vision Technology (HK) Ltd.
    Inventor: Junzhong Liang
  • Patent number: D758327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Eric Mornet, Franck Matte