Patents by Inventor Frank Metting
Frank Metting 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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Patent number: 11906724Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for generating color video with a monochrome sensor include the acts of (i) selectively energizing each of a plurality of light sources in a sequence, (ii) capturing a monochrome image of the illuminated sample at a monochrome sensor at each stage of the sequence, and (iii) generating a color video from the monochrome images. The sequence can have a series of stages with each stage of the sequence corresponding to activation of a different wavelength of light from the light sources to illuminate a sample. Generating the monochrome video can include the acts of compiling a plurality of monochrome images captured at the monochrome sensor with a single light source into a series of monochrome video frames comprising the monochrome video.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Marc Berretta, Jason Mecham, Frank Metting, Jonathan Paullin, Paul Boeschoten, Erik Persmark, Eric Altendorf
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Patent number: 11561385Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control. A digital microscope or other imaging device can be associated with a sample chamber containing cell, tissue, or other sample material. The chamber can be configured to operate using a variety of environmental variables, including gas concentration, temperature, humidity, and others. The imaging device can be configured to operate using a variety of imaging variables, including magnification, focal length, illumination, and others. A central system control module can be used to configure the settings of those hardware elements, as well as others, to set up and carry out an image capture event. The system control module can be operated to control the physical, optical, chemical, and/or other parameters of the overall imaging environment from one central control point. The variables used to produce the image capture can be configured to dynamically variable during the media capture event.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventors: Terence Tak-Shing Tam, Christopher Martin, Frank Metting, Jason Mecham, Robert Dain, Larry Rystrom, Paul Adrian Boeschoten, Steven W. Lytle
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Publication number: 20220334372Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for generating color video with a monochrome sensor include the acts of (i) selectively energizing each of a plurality of light sources in a sequence, (ii) capturing a monochrome image of the illuminated sample at a monochrome sensor at each stage of the sequence, and (iii) generating a color video from the monochrome images. The sequence can have a series of stages with each stage of the sequence corresponding to activation of a different wavelength of light from the light sources to illuminate a sample. Generating the monochrome video can include the acts of compiling a plurality of monochrome images captured at the monochrome sensor with a single light source into a series of monochrome video frames comprising the monochrome video.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Marc BERRETTA, Jason MECHAM, Frank METTING, Jonathan PAULLIN, Paul BOESCHOTEN, Erik PERSMARK, Eric ALTENDORF
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Patent number: 11340442Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for generating color video with a monochrome sensor include the acts of (i) selectively energizing each of a plurality of light sources in a sequence, (ii) capturing a monochrome image of the illuminated sample at a monochrome sensor at each stage of the sequence, and (iii) generating a color video from the monochrome images. The sequence can have a series of stages with each stage of the sequence corresponding to activation of a different wavelength of light from the light sources to illuminate a sample. Generating the monochrome video can include the acts of compiling a plurality of monochrome images captured at the monochrome sensor with a single light source into a series of monochrome video frames comprising the monochrome video.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Marc Berretta, Jason Mecham, Frank Metting, Jonathan Paullin, Paul Boeschoten, Erik Persmark, Eric Altendorf
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Publication number: 20210011273Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for generating color video with a monochrome sensor include the acts of (i) selectively energizing each of a plurality of light sources in a sequence, (ii) capturing a monochrome image of the illuminated sample at a monochrome sensor at each stage of the sequence, and (iii) generating a color video from the monochrome images. The sequence can have a series of stages with each stage of the sequence corresponding to activation of a different wavelength of light from the light sources to illuminate a sample. Generating the monochrome video can include the acts of compiling a plurality of monochrome images captured at the monochrome sensor with a single light source into a series of monochrome video frames comprising the monochrome video.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Marc BERRETTA, Jason MECHAM, Frank METTING, Jonathan PAULLIN, Paul BOESCHOTEN, Erik PERSMARK, Eric ALTENDORF
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Patent number: 10831015Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for generating color video with a monochrome sensor include the acts of (i) selectively energizing each of a plurality of light sources in a sequence, (ii) capturing a monochrome image of the illuminated sample at a monochrome sensor at each stage of the sequence, and (iii) generating a color video from the monochrome images. The sequence can have a series of stages with each stage of the sequence corresponding to activation of a different wavelength of light from the light sources to illuminate a sample. Generating the monochrome video can include the acts of compiling a plurality of monochrome images captured at the monochrome sensor with a single light source into a series of monochrome video frames comprising the monochrome video.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Marc Berretta, Jason Mecham, Frank Metting, Jonathan Paullin, Paul Boeschoten, Erik Persmark, Eric Altendorf
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Publication number: 20190361216Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for generating color video with a monochrome sensor include the acts of (i) selectively energizing each of a plurality of light sources in a sequence, (ii) capturing a monochrome image of the illuminated sample at a monochrome sensor at each stage of the sequence, and (iii) generating a color video from the monochrome images. The sequence can have a series of stages with each stage of the sequence corresponding to activation of a different wavelength of light from the light sources to illuminate a sample. Generating the monochrome video can include the acts of compiling a plurality of monochrome images captured at the monochrome sensor with a single light source into a series of monochrome video frames comprising the monochrome video.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Marc BERRETTA, Jason MECHAM, Frank METTING, Jonathan PAULLIN, Paul BOESCHOTEN, Erik PERSMARK, Eric ALTENDORF
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Publication number: 20190170996Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control. A digital microscope or other imaging device can be associated with a sample chamber containing cell, tissue, or other sample material. The chamber can be configured to operate using a variety of environmental variables, including gas concentration, temperature, humidity, and others. The imaging device can be configured to operate using a variety of imaging variables, including magnification, focal length, illumination, and others. A central system control module can be used to configure the settings of those hardware elements, as well as others, to set up and carry out an image capture event. The system control module can be operated to control the physical, optical, chemical, and/or other parameters of the overall imaging environment from one central control point. The variables used to produce the image capture can be configured to dynamically variable during the media capture event.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Terence Tak-Shing TAM, Christopher MARTIN, Frank METTING, Jason MECHAM, Robert DAIN, Larry RYSTROM, Paul Adrian BOESCHOTEN, Steven W. LYTLE
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Publication number: 20140340499Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control. A digital microscope or other imaging device can be associated with a sample chamber containing cell, tissue, or other sample material. The chamber can be configured to operate using a variety of environmental variables, including gas concentration, temperature, humidity, and others. The imaging device can be configured to operate using a variety of imaging variables, including magnification, focal length, illumination, and others. A central system control module can be used to configure the settings of those hardware elements, as well as others, to set up and carry out an image capture event. The system control module can be operated to control the physical, optical, chemical, and/or other parameters of the overall imaging environment from one central control point. The variables used to produce the image capture can be configured to dynamically variable during the media capture event.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: TERENCE TAM, Frank Metting, Jason Mecham, Robert Dain, Larry Rystrom, Christopher Martin, Paul Boeschoten, Steven Lytle
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Publication number: 20090262356Abstract: According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes an SPR analysis system control computer program having a graphical user interface and configured to control the operation of an SPR analysis apparatus. According to an embodiment, an SPR data analysis computer program includes an SPR microarray video viewer and a sensorgram generator responsive to the SPR video.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: PLEXERA, LLCInventors: Paul Boeschoten, Christina Boozer, Pietro Brandani, John Cabrer, Michael Cicirelli, Shuxin Cong, Larry Gill, Keith Hoffman, Gibum Kim, Timothy M. Londergan, Frank Metting, R. Todd Schwoerer, Markus Tarin, Christopher A. Wiklof, Yang Zhang
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Publication number: 20090262355Abstract: According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes a housing enclosing with a fluid supply volume substantially enclosed within the housing, a flow cell module configured to receive reagents and analyte from the fluid supply volume, and an enclosed optics assembly configured to interrogate a microarray portion of the flow cell module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: PLEXERA, LLCInventors: Paul Boeschoten, Christina Boozer, Pietro Brandani, Michael Cicirelli, Shuxin Cong, Larry Gill, Keith Hoffman, Gibum Kim, Timothy M. Londergan, Frank Metting, R. Todd Schwoerer, Christopher A. Wiklof, Yang Zhang
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Publication number: 20050116038Abstract: A scanned beam image capture apparatus is adaptable to use in medical imaging applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: John Lewis, Mark Holton, Martin Kykta, Frank Metting, Christopher Wiklof, Christian Reyerson, Jianhua Xu
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Publication number: 20050020926Abstract: A scanning endoscope, amenable to both rigid and flexible forms, scans a beam of light across a field-of-view, collects light scattered from the scanned beam, detects the scattered light, and produces an image. The endoscope may comprise one or more bodies housing a controller, light sources, and detectors; and a separable tip housing the scanning mechanism. The light sources may include laser emitters that combine their outputs into a polychromatic beam. Light may be emitted in ultraviolet or infrared wavelengths to produce a hyperspectral image. The detectors may be housed distally or at a proximal location with gathered light being transmitted thereto via optical fibers. A plurality of scanning elements may be combined to produce a stereoscopic image or other imaging modalities. The endoscope may include a lubricant delivery system to ease passage through body cavities and reduce trauma to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Christopher Wiklof, Malik Amjad, John Lewis, Frank Metting, Christian Reyerson, Jianhua Xu, Clarence Tegreene