Patents by Inventor David J. Pierce

David J. Pierce 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: 20240156325
    Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes an image processing device configured to receive a stereoscopic video feed and output a depth map. The image processing device may process the stereoscopic video feed through two different depth mapping algorithms concurrently and to compare the output of each of the algorithms (i.e., two depth maps) to determine whether the output of one of the algorithms is accurate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Steven J. Levine, Meir Rosenberg, Robert W. Pierce, Faisal I. Bashir, David J. Hirvonen
  • Patent number: 6000464
    Abstract: An electronic component cooling system for printed circuit board enclosures includes a plurality of fans, each coupled to an air deflection unit which selectively forces air from the fans through the printed circuit boards. The system includes at least one thermal diffuser and at least one air concentrator. The thermal diffuser is placed between a stack of two or more shelving units to avoid the development of hot spots or dead zones. The air concentrator provides the ability for certain components which have a high heat output to receive a greater amount of air flow than other components which have lower heat outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Scafidi, David J. Pierce