Patents by Inventor Dave Kotfis

Dave Kotfis 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).

  • Glare reduction method and system
    Patent number: 10785418
    Abstract: A method for decreasing glare in images begins with providing cameras and lights mounted on a movable base and directable at a target. The position, orientation, intensity, and intensity distribution of lights directed at the target is then determined. This information is used to estimate illumination received by cameras based in part on target reflectance characteristics. The light intensity and selected illumination levels necessary to prevent glare creation in images captured by cameras can be selectively varied, being decreased to prevent overexposure and increased to prevent underexposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: BOSSA NOVA ROBOTICS IP, INC.
    Inventors: Dave Kotfis, Stephen Williams
  • Glare Reduction Method and System
    Publication number: 20180020145
    Abstract: A method for decreasing glare in images begins with providing cameras and lights mounted on a movable base and directable at a target. The position, orientation, intensity, and intensity distribution of lights directed at the target is then determined. This information is used to estimate illumination received by cameras based in part on target reflectance characteristics. The light intensity and selected illumination levels necessary to prevent glare creation in images captured by cameras can be selectively varied, being decreased to prevent overexposure and increased to prevent underexposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Dave Kotfis, Stephen Williams