Patents by Inventor Darrell Hougen

Darrell Hougen 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: 11657644
    Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: receiving, from the camera, a sample image that includes a fingerprint and a mensuration reference device, where the sample image is associated with a resolution; identifying (i) a plurality of edge candidate groups within the sample image, and (ii) a set of regularity characteristics associated with each of the plurality of edge candidate groups; determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; identifying a ruler candidate group, from each of the plurality of edge candidate groups, based at least on determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; computing a scale associated with the sample image based at least on extracting a set of ruler marks from the identified ruler candidate group; and generating, based at least on the scale associated with the sample image, a scaled image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20210124978
    Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: receiving, from the camera, a sample image that includes a fingerprint and a mensuration reference device, where the sample image is associated with a resolution; identifying (i) a plurality of edge candidate groups within the sample image, and (ii) a set of regularity characteristics associated with each of the plurality of edge candidate groups; determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; identifying a ruler candidate group, from each of the plurality of edge candidate groups, based at least on determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; computing a scale associated with the sample image based at least on extracting a set of ruler marks from the identified ruler candidate group; and generating, based at least on the scale associated with the sample image, a scaled image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: MORPHOTRAK, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20200302218
    Abstract: Some implementations of the systems and techniques described include a tattoo recognition system that is capable of improving the accuracy and efficiency associated with matching edge curves extracted from tattoo images, which are typically performed during a tattoo matching operation. The system can perform a matching operation in two stages—a feature extraction stage and a matching stage. In the first stage, the system extracts one or more edge curves from the tattoo image. In the second stage, the system performs matching using a two-step comparison that compares features of the extracted edge curves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 10679092
    Abstract: Some implementations of the systems and techniques described include a tattoo recognition system that is capable of improving the accuracy and efficiency associated with matching edge curves extracted from tattoo images, which are typically performed during a tattoo matching operation. The system can perform a matching operation in two stages—a feature extraction stage and a matching stage. In the first stage, the system extracts one or more edge curves from the tattoo image. In the second stage, the system performs matching using a two-step comparison that compares features of the extracted edge curves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 10679094
    Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: receiving, from the camera, a sample image that includes a fingerprint and a mensuration reference device, where the sample image is associated with a resolution; identifying (i) a plurality of edge candidate groups within the sample image, and (ii) a set of regularity characteristics associated with each of the plurality of edge candidate groups; determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; identifying a ruler candidate group, from each of the plurality of edge candidate groups, based at least on determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; computing a scale associated with the sample image based at least on extracting a set of ruler marks from the identified ruler candidate group; and generating, based at least on the scale associated with the sample image, a scaled image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 10319096
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is capable of automatically segmenting and detecting a tattoo within an image. An image may be initially obtained. A block coverage pattern that identifies multiple blocks within the obtained image may be determined. A set of processing operations may then be performed for each block. The processing operations may include calculating a plurality of statistical features. A confidence score reflecting a likelihood that at least a portion of the block includes a predetermined graphical attribute associated with tattoos may be calculated. A subset of the multiple blocks of the image that have a respective confidence score greater than a predetermined threshold value may be identified. A portion of the image that includes one or more blocks from among the subset of the multiple blocks may then be determined to correspond to a tattoo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20190138840
    Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: receiving, from the camera, a sample image that includes a fingerprint and a mensuration reference device, where the sample image is associated with a resolution; identifying (i) a plurality of edge candidate groups within the sample image, and (ii) a set of regularity characteristics associated with each of the plurality of edge candidate groups; determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; identifying a ruler candidate group, from each of the plurality of edge candidate groups, based at least on determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; computing a scale associated with the sample image based at least on extracting a set of ruler marks from the identified ruler candidate group; and generating, based at least on the scale associated with the sample image, a scaled image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: MORPHOTRAK, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20190122367
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is capable of automatically segmenting and detecting a tattoo within an image. An image may be initially obtained. A block coverage pattern that identifies multiple blocks within the obtained image may be determined. A set of processing operations may then be performed for each block. The processing operations may include calculating a plurality of statistical features. A confidence score reflecting a likelihood that at least a portion of the block includes a predetermined graphical attribute associated with tattoos may be calculated. A subset of the multiple blocks of the image that have a respective confidence score greater than a predetermined threshold value may be identified. A portion of the image that includes one or more blocks from among the subset of the multiple blocks may then be determined to correspond to a tattoo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 10198821
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is capable of automatically segmenting and detecting a tattoo within an image. An image may be initially obtained. A block coverage pattern that identifies multiple blocks within the obtained image may be determined. A set of processing operations may then be performed for each block. The processing operations may include calculating a plurality of statistical features. A confidence score reflecting a likelihood that at least a portion of the block includes a predetermined graphical attribute associated with tattoos may be calculated. A subset of the multiple blocks of the image that have a respective confidence score greater than a predetermined threshold value may be identified. A portion of the image that includes one or more blocks from among the subset of the multiple blocks may then be determined to correspond to a tattoo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 10192137
    Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: receiving, from the camera, a sample image that includes a fingerprint and a mensuration reference device, where the sample image is associated with a resolution; identifying (i) a plurality of edge candidate groups within the sample image, and (ii) a set of regularity characteristics associated with each of the plurality of edge candidate groups; determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; identifying a ruler candidate group, from each of the plurality of edge candidate groups, based at least on determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; computing a scale associated with the sample image based at least on extracting a set of ruler marks from the identified ruler candidate group; and generating, based at least on the scale associated with the sample image, a scaled image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20190012561
    Abstract: Some implementations of the systems and techniques described include a tattoo recognition system that is capable of improving the accuracy and efficiency associated with matching edge curves extracted from tattoo images, which are typically performed during a tattoo matching operation. The system can perform a matching operation in two stages—a feature extraction stage and a matching stage. In the first stage, the system extracts one or more edge curves from the tattoo image. In the second stage, the system performs matching using a two-step comparison that compares features of the extracted edge curves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20180357768
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is capable of automatically segmenting and detecting a tattoo within an image. An image may be initially obtained. A block coverage pattern that identifies multiple blocks within the obtained image may be determined. A set of processing operations may then be performed for each block. The processing operations may include calculating a plurality of statistical features. A confidence score reflecting a likelihood that at least a portion of the block includes a predetermined graphical attribute associated with tattoos may be calculated. A subset of the multiple blocks of the image that have a respective confidence score greater than a predetermined threshold value may be identified. A portion of the image that includes one or more blocks from among the subset of the multiple blocks may then be determined to correspond to a tattoo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 10062172
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is capable of automatically segmenting and detecting a tattoo within an image. An image may be initially obtained. A block coverage pattern that identifies multiple blocks within the obtained image may be determined. A set of processing operations may then be performed for each block. The processing operations may include calculating a plurality of statistical features. A confidence score reflecting a likelihood that at least a portion of the block includes a predetermined graphical attribute associated with tattoos may be calculated. A subset of the multiple blocks of the image that have a respective confidence score greater than a predetermined threshold value may be identified. A portion of the image that includes one or more blocks from among the subset of the multiple blocks may then be determined to correspond to a tattoo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: MorphoTrak, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20180075603
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method is capable of automatically segmenting and detecting a tattoo within an image. An image may be initially obtained. A block coverage pattern that identifies multiple blocks within the obtained image may be determined. A set of processing operations may then be performed for each block. The processing operations may include calculating a plurality of statistical features. A confidence score reflecting a likelihood that at least a portion of the block includes a predetermined graphical attribute associated with tattoos may be calculated. A subset of the multiple blocks of the image that have a respective confidence score greater than a predetermined threshold value may be identified. A portion of the image that includes one or more blocks from among the subset of the multiple blocks may then be determined to correspond to a tattoo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Publication number: 20170140199
    Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: receiving, from the camera, a sample image that includes a fingerprint and a mensuration reference device, where the sample image is associated with a resolution; identifying (i) a plurality of edge candidate groups within the sample image, and (ii) a set of regularity characteristics associated with each of the plurality of edge candidate groups; determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; identifying a ruler candidate group, from each of the plurality of edge candidate groups, based at least on determining that the associated set of regularity characteristics indicates the mensuration reference device; computing a scale associated with the sample image based at least on extracting a set of ruler marks from the identified ruler candidate group; and generating, based at least on the scale associated with the sample image, a scaled image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Darrell Hougen, Peter Zhen-Ping Lo
  • Patent number: 7702425
    Abstract: A method of classifying objects within a vehicle (12) includes the detection of an object and the generation of an object detection signal in response to the detection. A range signal is generated in response to the object detection signal. An image detection signal is generated having an image representation of the object. The object detection signal is projected on an image plane (122) in response to the image detection signal to generate a fused image reference (120). A search region (144) is generated on the image plane (122) in the vicinity of the fused image reference (120). A vector of feature values is calculated via generation of a sum-array (152) and in response to the range signal and the image detection signal. The search region (144) is classified in response to the vector of feature values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventor: Darrell Hougen
  • Patent number: 7486802
    Abstract: A method of performing object classification within a collision warning and countermeasure system (10) of a vehicle (12) includes the generation of an object detection signal in response to the detection of an object (52). An image detection signal is generated and includes an image representation of the object (52). The object detection signal is projected on an image plane (51) in response to the image detection signal to generate a fused image reference. A candidate template (55) is generated in response to the fused image reference. The candidate template (55) is validated. The object (52) is classified in response to the candidate template (55).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Darrell Hougen
  • Publication number: 20050273212
    Abstract: A method of classifying objects within a vehicle (12) includes the detection of an object and the generation of an object detection signal in response to that detection. A range signal is generated in response to the object detection signal. An image detection signal is generated having an image representation of the object. The object detection signal is projected on an image plane (122) in response to the image detection signal to generate a fused image reference (120). A search region (144) is generated on the image plane (122) in the vicinity of fused image reference (120). A vector of feature values is calculated via generation of a sum-array (152) and in response to the range signal and the image detection signal. The search region (144) is classified in response to the vector of feature values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Darrell Hougen
  • Publication number: 20050271254
    Abstract: A method of performing object classification within a collision warning and countermeasure system (10) of a vehicle (12) includes the generation of an object detection signal in response to the detection of an object (52). An image detection signal is generated and includes an image representation of the object (52). The object detection signal is projected on an image plane (51) in response to the image detection signal to generate a fused image reference. A candidate template (55) is generated in response to the fused image reference. The candidate template (55) is validated. The object (52) is classified in response to the candidate template (55).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Darrell Hougen