Patents by Inventor Dennis Lee Matthies

Dennis Lee Matthies 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: 9977972
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining a vehicle type of a vehicle detected in an image is disclosed. An image having a detected vehicle is received. A number of vehicle models having salient feature points is projected on the detected vehicle. A first set of features derived from each of the salient feature locations of the vehicle models is compared to a second set of features derived from corresponding salient feature locations of the detected vehicle to form a set of positive match scores (p-scores) and a set of negative match scores (n-scores). The detected vehicle is classified as one of the vehicle models based at least in part on the set of p-scores and the set of n-scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: Saad Masood Khan, Hui Cheng, Dennis Lee Matthies, Harpreet Singh Sawhney, Sang-Hack Jung, Chris Broaddus, Bogdan Calin Mihai Matei, Ajay Divakaran
  • Publication number: 20160379062
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining a vehicle type of a vehicle detected in an image is disclosed. An image having a detected vehicle is received. A number of vehicle models having salient feature points is projected on the detected vehicle. A first set of features derived from each of the salient feature locations of the vehicle models is compared to a second set of features derived from corresponding salient feature locations of the detected vehicle to form a set of positive match scores (p-scores) and a set of negative match scores (n-scores). The detected vehicle is classified as one of the vehicle models models based at least in part on the set of p-scores and the set of n-scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Saad Masood Khan, Hui Cheng, Dennis Lee Matthies, Harpreet Singh Sawhney, Sang-Hack Jung, Chris Broaddus, Bogdan Calin Mihai Matei, Ajay Divakaran
  • Patent number: 8913783
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining a vehicle type of a vehicle detected in an image is disclosed. An image having a detected vehicle is received. A number of vehicle models having salient feature points is projected on the detected vehicle. A first set of features derived from each of the salient feature locations of the vehicle models is compared to a second set of features derived from corresponding salient feature locations of the detected vehicle to form a set of positive match scores (p-scores) and a set of negative match scores (n-scores). The detected vehicle is classified as one of the vehicle models models based at least in part on the set of p-scores and the set of n-scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: Saad Masood Khan, Hui Cheng, Dennis Lee Matthies, Harpreet Singh Sawhney, Sang-Hack Jung, Chris Broaddus, Bogdan Calin Mihai Matei, Ajay Divakaran
  • Patent number: 8593604
    Abstract: An improved two layer electrode structure is fabricated on a surface. According to one aspect of the invention, the first layer of the electrode structure is designed to provide electrical contact to a fluid electronic material and the second layer of the electrode structure is formed so as to constrain the fluid electronic material in a precise pattern. Alternatively, the second layer of the two-layer electrode structure includes a low surface energy material to further assist in constraining the fluid electronic material to the desired pattern. In another alternative, the first layer of the electrode structure includes a transparent electrode material, that is coupled to an electro-optical device. The second layer of this electrode structure includes a high conductivity material that is coupled to the first layer of the electrode structure in an area not directly over the electro-optical device to improve the conductivity of the transparent electrode structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Transpacific Infinity, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies
  • Publication number: 20130063048
    Abstract: An improved two layer electrode structure is fabricated on a surface. According to one aspect of the invention, the first layer of the electrode structure is designed to provide electrical contact to a fluid electronic material and the second layer of the electrode structure is formed so as to constrain the fluid electronic material in a precise pattern. Alternatively, the second layer of the two-layer electrode structure includes a low surface energy material to further assist in constraining the fluid electronic material to the desired pattern. In another alternative, the first layer of the electrode structure includes a transparent electrode material, that is coupled to an electro-optical device. The second layer of this electrode structure includes a high conductivity material that is coupled to the first layer of the electrode structure in an area not directly over the electro-optical device to improve the conductivity of the transparent electrode structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies
  • Patent number: 8339551
    Abstract: An improved two layer electrode structure is fabricated on a surface. According to one aspect of the invention, the first layer of the electrode structure is designed to provide electrical contact to a fluid electronic material and the second layer of the electrode structure is formed so as to constrain the fluid electronic material in a precise pattern. Alternatively, the second layer of the two-layer electrode structure includes a low surface energy material to further assist in constraining the fluid electronic material to the desired pattern. In another alternative, the first layer of the electrode structure includes a transparent electrode material, that is coupled to an electro-optical device. The second layer of this electrode structure includes a high conductivity material that is coupled to the first layer of the electrode structure in an area not directly over the electro-optical device to improve the conductivity of the transparent electrode structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Transpacific Infinity, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies
  • Publication number: 20120106800
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining a vehicle type of a vehicle detected in an image is disclosed. An image having a detected vehicle is received. A number of vehicle models having salient feature points is projected on the detected vehicle. A first set of features derived from each of the salient feature locations of the vehicle models is compared to a second set of features derived from corresponding salient feature locations of the detected vehicle to form a set of positive match scores (p-scores) and a set of negative match scores (n-scores). The detected vehicle is classified as one of the vehicle models models based at least in part on the set of p-scores and the set of n-scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Saad Masood Khan, Hui Cheng, Dennis Lee Matthies, Harpreet Singh Sawhney, Sang-Hack Jung, Chris Broaddus, Bogdan Calin Mihai Matei, Ajay Divakaran
  • Patent number: 7864136
    Abstract: A tiled display device is formed from display tiles having picture element (pixel) positions defined up to the edge of the tiles. Each tile includes a memory which stores display data, and pixel driving circuitry which controls the scanning and illumination of the pixels on the tile. The tiles are formed in two parts, an electronics section and a display section. Each of these parts includes connecting pads which cover several pixel positions. Each connecting pad makes an electrical connection to only one row electrode or column electrode. The connecting pads on the display section are electrically connected and physically joined to corresponding connecting pads on the electronics section to form a complete tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Roger Green Stewart, James Harold Atherton, Dennis J. Hechis, Heinz H. Busta, Zilan Shen
  • Patent number: 7592970
    Abstract: A tiled display device is formed from display tiles having picture element (pixel) positions defined up to the edge of the tiles. Each tile includes a memory which stores display data, and pixel driving circuitry which controls the scanning and illumination of the pixels on the tile. The tiles are formed in two parts, an electronics section and a display section. Each of these parts includes connecting pads which cover several pixel positions. Each connecting pad makes an electrical connection to only one row electrode or column electrode. The connecting pads on the display section are electrically connected and physically joined to corresponding connecting pads on the electronics section to form a complete tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Roger Green Stewart, James Harold Atherton, Dennis J. Bechis, Heinz H. Busta, Zilan Shen
  • Publication number: 20080174515
    Abstract: A tiled display device is formed from display tiles having picture element (pixel) positions defined up to the edge of the tiles. Each tile includes a memory which stores display data, and pixel driving circuitry which controls the scanning and illumination of the pixels on the tile. The tiles are formed in two parts, an electronics section and a display section. Each of these parts includes connecting pads which cover several pixel positions. Each connecting pad makes an electrical connection to only one row electrode or column electrode. The connecting pads on the display section are electrically connected and physically joined to corresponding connecting pads on the electronics section to form a complete tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Roger Green Stewart, James Harold Atherton, Dennis J. Hechis, Heinz H. Busta, Zilan Shen
  • Patent number: 6980272
    Abstract: An improved two layer electrode structure is fabricated on a surface. According to one aspect of the invention, the first layer of the electrode structure is designed to provide electrical contact to a fluid electronic material and the second layer of the electrode structure is formed so as to constrain the fluid electronic material in a precise pattern. Alternatively, the second layer of the two-layer electrode structure includes a low surface energy material to further assist in constraining the fluid electronic material to the desired pattern. In another alternative, the first layer of the electrode structure includes a transparent electrode material, that is coupled to an electro-optical device. The second layer of this electrode structure includes a high conductivity material that is coupled to the first layer of the electrode structure in an area not directly over the electro-optical device to improve the conductivity of the transparent electrode structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies
  • Patent number: 6897855
    Abstract: A tiled display device is formed from display tiles having picture element (pixel) positions defined up to the edge of the tiles. Each pixel position has an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) active area which occupies approximately 25 percent of the pixel area. Each tile includes a memory which stores display data, and pixel driving circuitry which controls the scanning and illumination of the pixels on the tile. The pixel driving circuitry is located on the back side of the tile and connections to pixel electrodes on the front side of the tile are made by vias which pass through portions of selected ones of the pixel areas which are not occupied by the active pixel material. The tiles are to formed in two parts, an electronics section and a display section. Each of these parts includes connecting pads which cover several pixel positions. Each connecting pad makes an electrical connection to only one row electrode or column electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Roger Green Stewart, James Harold Atherton, Dennis J. Bechis, Heinz H. Busta, Zilan Shen
  • Patent number: 6683665
    Abstract: A tiled display structure is formed containing a plurality of image tiles. A method for assembling a tiled display structure that includes a transparent front panel and a plurality of image tiles is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (1) heating a heat activated adhesive to a working temperature; (2) applying the softened adhesive to the front surface of the display section of an image tile, or the inner surface of the transparent front panel; (3) aligning the surface of the display section of the image tile with the inner surface of the transparent front panel; (4) cooling the adhesive. Another aspect of the invention is a modular method of repairing a tiled display structure, which includes a transparent front panel, a heat activated adhesive, and a plurality of image tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies
  • Patent number: 6545813
    Abstract: A lenticular screen component of a rear projection display screen has lenticular elements formed on a viewer surface. Identical lenticular elements cover the entire lenticular screen component and are repeated horizontally at a constant displacement. A given lenticular element includes a pair of reflective side portions and a refractive tip portion interposed between the side portions. One of the pair of side portions forms a sloped region at a joint between the one side portion and a side portion of an adjacent lenticular element. The sloped region is at an angle in a range between 5 and 15 degrees with respect to the first axis. The one side portion is covered with a reflective coating in at least a region of the one side portion that includes the joint. The pair of reflective side portions reflects light rays incoming from a projector towards the refractive tip portion for refracting the reflected light rays via a surface of the refractive tip portion facing a viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing S.A.
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Wilber Clarence Stewart, Gerard Argant Alphonse
  • Patent number: 6498592
    Abstract: A tiled display structure is fabricated on a single substrate that also serves as a circuit board containing electronic components. Electrodes are formed on the substrate and the remainder of the display section is formed on the electrodes. The pixel elements use patterned display material, and occupy only a portion of the pixel structure. The electronic components are mounted on the substrate using exceptionally long leads to assist in thermal management of tiles. Alternatively, each tile includes a fin structure on the circuit board surface onto which electronic components are mounted and are not in contact with the substrate. Alternatively, each tile includes a flexible circuit board mounted on the substrate, a portion of which is bent away from the substrate. Electronic components are coupled to this portion of the flexible circuit boards such that the components are not in contact with the substrate to assist in thermal management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corp.
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies
  • Patent number: 6476783
    Abstract: A display device having features which enhance the contrast of displayed images includes a pixel structure that defines an active pixel area and an inactive pixel area. The display device may be an emissive device such as an OLED or electroluminescent device, a transmissive device such as a liquid crystal light-valve device or a reflective device, such as a Bistable, Reflective Cholesteric (BRC) liquid crystal device. The ratio of the active pixel area to the total pixel area is less than 50 percent. The display device includes a transparent cover plate having a black matrix formed on the viewer side of the cover plate. The display device may be a tiled display in which case the black matrix is formed on an integrator plate to which the individual tiles are bound to form the complete display device. For reflective or emissive display materials, the display device includes an electronics section including a circuit board which provides driving signals for the pixels of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Zilan Shen, Roger Green Stewart, James Harold Atherton
  • Patent number: 6414661
    Abstract: A method and associated system that compensates for long-term variations in the light-emitting efficiency of individual organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) in an OLED display device, calculates and predicts the decay in light output efficiency of each pixel based on the accumulated drive current applied to the pixel and derives a correction coefficient that is applied to the next drive current for each pixel. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, the calculation is based the accumulated current that has been passed through the device. In another exemplary embodiment, the calculation is based on a difference in voltage across the pixel at two instants. The compensation system is best used after the display device has been calibrated to provide uniform light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corporation
    Inventors: Zilan Shen, Dennis Lee Matthies, James H. Atherton, Roger Green Stewart
  • Publication number: 20020050958
    Abstract: A display device having features which enhance the contrast of displayed images includes a pixel structure that defines an active pixel area and an inactive pixel area. The display device may be an emissive device such as an OLED or electroluminescent device, a transmissive device such as a liquid crystal light-valve device or a reflective device, such as a Bistable, Reflective Cholesteric (BRC) liquid crystal device. The ratio of the active pixel area to the total pixel area is less than 50 percent. The display device includes a transparent cover plate having a black matrix formed on the viewer side of the cover plate. The display device may be a tiled display in which case the black matrix is formed on an integrator plate to which the individual tiles are bound to form the complete display device. For reflective or emissive display materials, the display device includes an electronics section including a circuit board which provides driving signals for the pixels of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: DENNIS LEE MATTHIES, ZILAN SHEN, ROGER GREEN STEWART, JAMES HAROLD ATHERTON
  • Patent number: 6370019
    Abstract: A plurality of sealing methods may be used either alone or in combination with each other to seal an electronic display structure. The display module includes a first substrate having a plurality of column electrodes. Each of a plurality of portions of a display material are coupled to one of the plurality of column electrodes and to one of a plurality of row electrodes. A pixel seal may be formed over the display material to encapsulate the display material. An area seal may be formed upon the first substrate to encapsulates the row electrodes, the column electrodes, and the portions of display material. A bead seal may be formed around the perimeter of the first substrate to couple it to a second substrate while sealing the internal display material. An edge seal may be formed by a banded structure spanning from the first substrate to the second substrate and extending around the perimeter of the substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Sarnoff Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Matthies, Zilan Shen, Roger Green Stewart, James Harold Atherton
  • Patent number: RE41603
    Abstract: A tiled display structure is formed containing a plurality of image tiles. A method for assembling a tiled display structure that includes a transparent front panel and a plurality of image tiles is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (1) heating a heat activated adhesive to a working temperature; (2) applying the softened adhesive to the front surface of the display section of an image tile, or the inner surface of the transparent front panel; (3) aligning the surface of the display section of the image tile with the inner surface of the transparent front panel; (4) cooling the adhesive. Another aspect of the invention is a modular method of repairing a tiled display structure, which includes a transparent front panel, a heat activated adhesive, and a plurality of image tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Dennis Lee Matthies