Patents by Inventor Duncan A Robertson
Duncan A Robertson 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).
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Publication number: 20240081197Abstract: A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Duncan ROBERTSON, Matthew COOK, Edward HERBERT, Frank TULLY
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Publication number: 20230257342Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO/VAP-1) and monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of neuromuscular diseases, such as muscular dystrophies, and neuroinflammatory diseases, including both peripheral and central disorders in human subjects, as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Alan Duncan Robertson, Alison Dorothy Findlay, Alberto Buson, Craig Ivan Turner, Dieter Wolfgang Hamprecht, Jonathan Stuart Foot, Mandar Deodhar, Wolfgang Jarolimek, Serena Becchi, Bernard Walter Balleine, Marcella Canton, Libero Vitiello, Bert Blaauw
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Patent number: 11098045Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting certain amine oxidase enzymes. These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., fibrosis, cancer and/or angiogenesis in human subjects as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Pharmaxis Ltd.Inventors: Alison Dorothy Findlay, Craig Ivan Turner, Mandar Deodhar, Jonathan Stuart Foot, Wolfgang Jarolimek, Wenbin Zhou, Alan Duncan Robertson
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Patent number: 11080918Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method for predicting garment or accessory attributes using deep learning techniques, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving and storing one or more digital image datasets including images of garments or accessories; (ii) training a deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification, using the stored one or more digital image datasets, by configuring a deep neural network model to predict (a) multiple-class discrete attributes; (b) binary discrete attributes, and (c) continuous attributes, (iii) receiving one or more digital images of a garment or an accessory, and (iv) extracting attributes of the garment or the accessory from the one or more received digital images using the trained deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification. A related system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Sukrit Shankar, Jim Downing, Joe Townsend, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Publication number: 20210000013Abstract: A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Duncan ROBERTSON, Matthew COOK, Edward HERBERT, Frank TULLY
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Patent number: 10867453Abstract: A method of generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment, including a texture of the garment; (ii) creating a simplified 3D garment model using the 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model, and (v) generating an image file of the 3D body model, the image file including the deformed and rendered high-resolution garment texture, on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model, on the 3D body model.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Publication number: 20200317666Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting certain amine oxidase enzymes. These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., fibrosis, cancer and/or angiogenesis in human subjects as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: PHARMAXIS LTD.Inventors: Alison Dorothy Findlay, Craig Ivan Turner, Mandar Deodhar, Jonathan Stuart Foot, Wolfgang Jarolimek, Wenbin Zhou, Alan Duncan Robertson
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Publication number: 20200320769Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method for predicting garment or accessory attributes using deep learning techniques, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving and storing one or more digital image datasets including images of garments or accessories; (ii) training a deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification, using the stored one or more digital image datasets, by configuring a deep neural network model to predict (a) multiple-class discrete attributes; (b) binary discrete attributes, and (c) continuous attributes, (iii) receiving one or more digital images of a garment or an accessory, and (iv) extracting attributes of the garment or the accessory from the one or more received digital images using the trained deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification. A related system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Yu CHEN, Sukrit SHANKAR, Jim DOWNING, Joe TOWNSEND, Duncan ROBERTSON, Tom ADEYOOLA
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Patent number: 10796480Abstract: There is provided a method of generating an image file of a personalized 3D head model of a user, the method comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least one 2D image of the user's face; (ii) performing automated face 2D landmark recognition based on the at least one 2D image of the user's face; (iii) providing a 3D face geometry reconstruction using a shape prior; (iv) providing texture map generation and interpolation with respect to the 3D face geometry reconstruction to generate a personalized 3D head model of the user, and (v) generating an image file of the personalized 3D head model of the user. A related system and computer program product are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Patent number: 10779472Abstract: A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: DOGTOOTH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Duncan Robertson, Matthew Cook, Edward Herbert, Frank Tully
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Patent number: 10757861Abstract: A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: DOGTOOTH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Duncan Robertson, Matthew Cook, Edward Herbert, Frank Tully
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Patent number: 10717733Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting certain amine oxidase enzymes. These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., fibrosis, cancer and/or angiogenesis in human subjects as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Pharmaxis Ltd.Inventors: Alison Dorothy Findlay, Craig Ivan Turner, Mandar Deodhar, Jonathan Stuart Foot, Wolfgang Jarolimek, Wenbin Zhou, Alan Duncan Robertson
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Patent number: 10717734Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting certain amine oxidase enzymes. These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., fibrosis, cancer and/or angiogenesis in human subjects as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Pharmaxis Ltd.Inventors: Alison Dorothy Findlay, Craig Ivan Turner, Mandar Deodhar, Jonathan Stuart Foot, Wolfgang Jarolimek, Wenbin Zhou, Alan Duncan Robertson
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Patent number: 10636206Abstract: A method of generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment, including a texture of the garment; (ii) creating a simplified 3D garment model using the 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model, and (v) generating an image file of the 3D body model, the image file including the deformed and rendered high-resolution garment texture, on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model, on the 3D body model.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Publication number: 20200069648Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting certain amine oxidase enzymes. These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., fibrosis, cancer and/or angiogenesis in human subjects as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Alison Dorothy FINDLAY, Craig Ivan TURNER, Mandar DEODHAR, Jonathan Stuart FOOT, Wenbin ZHOU, Wolfgang JAROLIMEK, Alan Duncan ROBERTSON
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Publication number: 20190383934Abstract: A method for capturing images of a person for a security screening is provided. A spatial position of the person is detected using a support sensor. Information indicative of the detected spatial position of the person is then received and used to steer a field of view of at least a first set of imaging heads towards the detected spatial position of the person. The at least a first set of imaging heads includes at least one passive imaging head and at least one active imaging head, wherein the passive imaging head captures separate images corresponding to at least two frequency bands at a same time. Images of the person are then captured with the at least a first set of imaging heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Arttu Luukanen, Henrik Petersson, Roger Appleby, Duncan Robertson, Juha Hassel
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Publication number: 20190311787Abstract: The invention relates to systems for structuring clinical trials protocols into machine interpretable form. A hybrid human and natural language processing system is used to generate a structured computer parseable representation of a clinical trial protocol and its eligibility criteria. Furthermore, a web-based search engine to allow patients to find relevant clinical trials is developed. It works by asking a series of questions, which are generated dynamically such that previous answers will decide which question is generated next. Using a probabilistic model of trial suitability, questions are prioritized so as to minimize the total question burden. Furthermore, data collected across multiple trials is used to optimize the model and to optimize the design of future clinical trials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Pablo GRAIVER, Zeshan GHORY, Anthony FINCH, Jason MCFALL, Duncan ROBERTSON, Ruan KENDALL, Dean SELLIS
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Publication number: 20190261566Abstract: A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Duncan ROBERTSON, Matthew COOK, Edward HERBERT, Frank TULLY
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Publication number: 20190261565Abstract: A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Duncan ROBERTSON, Matthew COOK, Edward HERBERT, Frank TULLY
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Publication number: 20190119269Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are capable of inhibiting certain amine oxidase enzymes. These compounds are useful for treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., fibrosis, cancer and/or angiogenesis in human subjects as well as in pets and livestock. In addition, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as various uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: PHARMAXIS LTD.Inventors: Alison Dorothy Findlay, Craig Ivan Turner, Mandar Deodhar, Jonathan Stuart Foot, Wolfgang Jarolimek, Wenbin Zhou, Alan Duncan Robertson