Patents by Inventor David Fishbaine

David Fishbaine 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).

  • Publication number: 20220004033
    Abstract: Laminated liquid crystal films may be processed using a laser beam to form tear lines. Tear lines create a weak line in a liquid crystal film along which a portion of a PET layer may be torn from the whole PET layer. Tear lines are made by the precise volumetric removal of PET material from a portion of a PET layer by burning away the PET material using the laser beam. The form, extent and depth of penetration of a laser beam into a PET layer may be precisely controlled by adjusting the power and/or scan speed of the laser beam relative to the laminated liquid crystal film on which the PET layer is positioned. In this manner, a desired volume of PET material may be removed from the PET layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Instinct Performance LLC
    Inventor: David Fishbaine
  • Patent number: 10110983
    Abstract: An ear measurement system and method include obtaining an image of an ear and an associated a calibration device, and analyzing the image to determine the size of desired portions of the ear. Such sizing is then used, for example, for fitting an earbud or earbud adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Patent number: 9706282
    Abstract: A system and method for providing earpieces for a user includes an inventory of standard earpieces having a plurality of different parameters, and a device for making a non-contact measurement of the user's ear, such as a camera or scanner. An ear-piece is selected from the inventory based on the non-contact measurement of the user's ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth D. Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Michael D. Wetle, David Fishbaine
  • Publication number: 20120242815
    Abstract: An ear measurement system and method include obtaining an image of an ear and an associated a calibration device, and analyzing the image to determine the size of desired portions of the ear. Such sizing is then used, for example, for fitting an earbud or earbud adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Patent number: 8243285
    Abstract: A manufacturing method and system are disclosed for illuminating a target. A light controller has a plurality of pixels, and light is projected from at least a first light source to the light controller, wherein the light from the first light source is incident on the light controller at a first angle. The pixels are controlled to establish illumination characteristics for first and second optical paths between the light controller and the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: David Fishbaine
  • Publication number: 20100296664
    Abstract: A system and method for providing earpieces includes an inventory of earpieces having a plurality of parameters and a device for making a non-contact ear measurement. An earpiece is selected from the inventory based on the non-contact measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: VERTO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Seth D. Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Michael D. Wetle, David Fishbaine
  • Publication number: 20100226114
    Abstract: An illumination and imaging system and method include a light source, an image capture device, a first mirror situated at a predetermined position relative to the light source, and a second mirror situated at a predetermined position relative to the image capture device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: David Fishbaine
  • Publication number: 20100007896
    Abstract: A manufacturing method and system are disclosed for illuminating a target. A light controller has a plurality of pixels, and light is projected from at least a first light source to the light controller, wherein the light from the first light source is incident on the light controller at a first angle. The pixels are controlled to establish illumination characteristics for first and second optical paths between the light controller and the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: David Fishbaine
  • Publication number: 20090046921
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention improve upon component level inspection performed by pick and place machines. Such improvements include inspecting the pick operation in pick and place machines by collecting images of the pick event inside the machine and identifying errors as they happen. By detecting and displaying this information as it generated on the machine, the operator or machine can take prompt and effective corrective actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven K. Case, Paul R. Haugen, David W. Duquette, David D. Madsen, David Fishbaine, Lance K. Fisher, Timothy G. Badar, Swaminathan Manickam
  • Publication number: 20070276867
    Abstract: A pick and place machine includes a vision system for acquiring at least one image relative to at least one component-related operation within the pick and place machine. The at least one image is stored along with one or more trace keys associated with the component-related operation. A database of images and associated trace keys can then be used to analyze operation of the pick and place machine to identify aspects that are out of control, or threaten to be out of control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: David Fishbaine, Steven K. Case
  • Patent number: 7239399
    Abstract: Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination in the restricted space near the placement nozzle(s); optics to allow image acquisition device to view the placement location from an angle relative to a plane of the placement location, thereby reducing the possibility of such images being obstructed by the component; techniques for rapidly acquiring images with commercially available CCD arrays such that acquisition of before and after images does not substantially impact system throughput; and image processing techniques to provide component inspection and verification information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Duquette, Paul R. Haugen, David Fishbaine, John D. Gaida, David D. Madsen, Theodore Paul Dale, Todd D. Liberty, Brant O. Buchika, Scott D. Roth, Thomas W. Bushman
  • Publication number: 20070120977
    Abstract: Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination in the restricted space near the placement nozzle(s); optics to allow image acquisition device to view the placement location from an angle relative to a plane of the placement location, thereby reducing the possibility of such images being obstructed by the component; techniques for rapidly acquiring images with commercially available CCD arrays such that acquisition of before and after images does not substantially impact system throughput; and image processing techniques to provide component inspection and verification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: David Duquette, Paul Haugen, David Fishbaine, John Gaida, David Madsen, Theodore Dale, Todd Liberty, Brant Buchika, Scott Roth, Thomas Bushman
  • Publication number: 20070116351
    Abstract: Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination in the restricted space near the placement nozzle(s); optics to allow image acquisition device to view the placement location from an angle relative to a plane of the placement location, thereby reducing the possibility of such images being obstructed by the component; techniques for rapidly acquiring images with commercially available CCD arrays such that acquisition of before and after images does not substantially impact system throughput; and image processing techniques to provide component inspection and verification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: David Duquette, Paul Haugen, David Fishbaine, John Gaida, David Madsen, Theodore Dale, Todd Liberty, Brant Buchika, Scott Roth, Thomas Bushman
  • Publication number: 20070116352
    Abstract: Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination in the restricted space near the placement nozzle(s); optics to allow image acquisition device to view the placement location from an angle relative to a plane of the placement location, thereby reducing the possibility of such images being obstructed by the component; techniques for rapidly acquiring images with commercially available CCD arrays such that acquisition of before and after images does not substantially impact system throughput; and image processing techniques to provide component inspection and verification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: David Duquette, Paul Haugen, David Fishbaine, John Gaida, David Madsen, Theodore Dale, Todd Liberty, Brant Buchika, Scott Roth, Thomas Bushman
  • Publication number: 20060075631
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention improve upon component level inspection performed by pick and place machines. Such improvements include inspecting the pick operation in pick and place machines by collecting images of the pick event inside the machine and identifying errors as they happen. By detecting and displaying this information as it generated on the machine, the operator or machine can take prompt and effective corrective actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Case, Paul Haugen, David Duquette, David Madsen, David Fishbaine, Lance Fisher, Timothy Badar, Swaminathan Manickam
  • Patent number: 7027639
    Abstract: A high-speed image acquisition system includes a source of light; a sensor for acquiring a plurality of images of the target; a system for determining relative movement between the source and the target; and an image processor for processing the acquired images to generate inspection information relative to the target. The system has an extended dynamic range provided by controlling illumination such that the plurality of images is acquired at two or more different illumination levels. In some embodiments, the high-speed image acquisition system is used to perform three dimensional phase profilometry inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventor: David Fishbaine
  • Patent number: 6750899
    Abstract: A novel inspection system for inspecting an article of manufacture, such as a printed circuit board, is disclosed, where the system includes a strobed illuminator adapted to project light through a reticle so as to project a pattern of light onto an area of the printed circuit board. A board transport responsively positions the board to at least two distinct positions, where each position corresponding to a different phase of the projected light. Also included is a detector adapted to acquire at least two images of the area, each image corresponding to one of the at least two different phases. An encoder monitors the movement of the board and outputs a position output, and a processor connected to the encoder, the board transport, the illuminator and the detector controlledly energizes the illuminator to expose the area as a function of the position output, the processor co-siting the at least two images and constructing a height map image with the co-sited images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: David Fishbaine, Timothy A. Skunes, Eric P. Rudd, David M. Kranz, Carl E. Haugan
  • Patent number: 6678062
    Abstract: An automated system includes improved height sensing. In one aspect, a on-head camera performs the dual functions of fiducial imaging and height sensing using an auxiliary off-axis light source and triangulation. In another aspect, an on-head height sensor is positioned to measure height at a location that is not beneath any nozzles. The sensor provides height information at a plurality of locations over the board, and a height map of the board is created. In yet another aspect of the invention, the above features are combined to provide an on-head camera that images fiducials and measures height at a plurality of locations such that a height map is created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Haugen, David Fishbaine, Eric P. Rudd, David M. Kranz, Carl E. Haugen, Adam Reinhardt
  • Publication number: 20030110610
    Abstract: Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination in the restricted space near the placement nozzle(s); optics to allow image acquisition device to view the placement location from an angle relative to a plane of the placement location, thereby reducing the possibility of such images being obstructed by the component; techniques for rapidly acquiring images with commercially available CCD arrays such that acquisition of before and after images does not substantially impact system throughput; and image processing techniques to provide component inspection and verification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Duquette, Paul R. Haugen, David Fishbaine, John D. Gaida, David D. Madsen, Theodore Paul Dale, Todd D. Liberty, Brant O. Buchika, Scott D. Roth, Thomas W. Bushman
  • Patent number: 6577405
    Abstract: An optical system for computing a height of a target on a surface includes a light projector for projecting light. The light passes through a patterned reticle and a projector lens so as to illuminate the target with an image of the pattern. The light is projected telecentrically between the reticle and the projector lens, and a camera is positioned along a receive optical path. The camera receives an image of the target through a receive lens. The target and the pattern move at least three times with respect to each other, and the camera acquires an image of the object at each of at least three positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Kranz, Eric P. Rudd, David Fishbaine, Carl E. Haugan