Patents by Inventor Gary Dispensa

Gary Dispensa 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: 20230274579
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Zhiqian WANG, Edward A. MARCHESELLI, Gary DISPENSA, Thomas D. STEMEN, William C. KASTILAHN
  • Patent number: 11657650
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Zhiqian Wang, Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20210166006
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Zhiqian WANG, Edward A. MARCHESELLI, Gary DISPENSA, Thomas D. STEMEN, William C. KASTILAHN
  • Patent number: 10936859
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Zhiqian Wang, Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Patent number: 10733427
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20200074157
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Zhiqian Wang, Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20200065570
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device , wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Patent number: 10410048
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Patent number: 10402631
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Zhiqian Wang, Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20190019017
    Abstract: Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Zhiqian WANG, Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20180032799
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Patent number: 9734388
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20160180156
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Patent number: 9305363
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Patent number: 9177195
    Abstract: A system for counting and tracking objects of interest within a predefined area with a sensor that captures object data and a data capturing device that receives subset data to produce reports that provide information related to a time, geographic, behavioral, or demographic dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20150221094
    Abstract: A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20140079282
    Abstract: A system for counting and tracking objects of interest within a predefined area with a sensor that captures object data and a data capturing device that receives subset data to produce reports that provide information related to a time, geographic, behavioral, or demographic dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward A. Marcheselli, Gary Dispensa, Thomas D. Stemen, William C. Kastilahn
  • Publication number: 20120078675
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing labor based upon determinations of traffic in a facility, such as a store. Daily traffic forecast information is obtained for each day within a given time period from a source of such information. Calendar and event information for the facility for each day within the given time period is determined. Baseline days are selected from historical traffic data, and baseline averages and percentages for a predetermined time interval are also selected. The distribution of traffic for each day within the given time period at each time interval is determined using the baseline percentages for each time interval. Labor data is distributed. Labor recommendations are provided at each time interval for the given time period based on the distribution of traffic for each day, and at least one of other user-defined workforce requirements. The results of any or all of these steps are displayed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ShopperTrak RCT Corporation
    Inventors: Dave McNeill, Jim Martin, Paige Stover, Gary Dispensa, Ian Harris, Eric Guanlao, Anurag Pande
  • Patent number: 7987105
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing labor based upon determinations of traffic in a facility, such as a store. Daily traffic forecast information is obtained for each day within a given time period from a source of such information. Calendar and event information for the facility for each day within the given time period is determined. Baseline days are selected from historical traffic data, and baseline averages and percentages for a predetermined time interval are also selected. The distribution of traffic for each day within the given time period at each time interval is determined using the baseline percentages for each time interval. Labor data is distributed. Labor recommendations are provided at each time interval for the given time period based on the distribution of traffic for each day, and at least one of other user-defined workforce requirements. The results of any or all the these steps are displayed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: ShopperTrak RCT Corporation
    Inventors: Dave McNeill, Jim Martin, Paige Stover, Gary Dispensa, Ian Harris, Eric Guanlao, Anurag Pande
  • Publication number: 20080172282
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing labor based upon determinations of traffic in a facility, such as a store. Daily traffic forecast information is obtained for each day within a given time period from a source of such information. Calendar and event information for the facility for each day within the given time period is determined. Baseline days are selected from historical traffic data, and baseline averages and percentages for a predetermined time interval are also selected. The distribution of traffic for each day within the given time period at each time interval is determined using the baseline percentages for each time interval. Labor data is distributed. Labor recommendations are provided at each time interval for the given time period based on the distribution of traffic for each day, and at least one of other user-defined workforce requirements. The results of any or all the these steps are displayed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: ShopperTrak RCT Corporation
    Inventors: Dave McNeill, Jim Martin, Paige Stover, Gary Dispensa, Ian Harris, Eric Guanlao, Anurag Pande