Patents by Inventor Hector J. SANTOS-VILLALOBOS
Hector J. SANTOS-VILLALOBOS 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: 11601601Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing high quality images in uncontrolled or impaired environments. In some examples of the disclosed technology, groups of cameras for high dynamic range (HDR), polarization diversity, and optional other diversity modes are arranged to concurrently image a common scene. For example, in a vehicle checkpoint application, HDR provides discernment of dark objects inside a vehicle, while polarization diversity aids in rejecting glare. Spectral diversity, infrared imaging, and active illumination can be applied for better imaging through a windshield. Preprocessed single-camera images are registered and fused. Faces or other features of interest can be detected in the fused image and identified in a library. Impairments can include weather, insufficient or interfering lighting, shadows, reflections, window glass, occlusions, or moving objects.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Justin S. Baba, Philip R. Bingham, David S. Bolme, Matthew R. Eicholtz, Regina Kay Ferrell, Christi R. Johnson, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos
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Patent number: 11574501Abstract: An improved long-range facial recognition system is provided. The facial recognition system includes an integrated, rifle-like mounting platform with modular and interchangeable components, including a machine-vision camera, a facial recognition module, and an aiming scope. The mounting platform includes an elongated frame, a hand grip, a shoulder stock, and an underbody support attachment for an optional bipod. The mounting platform provides an intuitive, shoulder-operated support structure for stabilizing the machine-vision camera and reducing vibrations that otherwise inhibit long distance imaging.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLCInventors: David S. Bolme, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, David C. Cornett, III
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Patent number: 11341224Abstract: A handheld biometric imaging device having an array of cameras configured to simultaneously capture face, iris and fingerprint biometrics of a subject. The device includes a plurality of visible-light cameras and a plurality of infrared-light cameras capable of being triggered simultaneously to obtain a plurality of images from which a 3D image of the light field can be constructed. The device includes a plurality of visible-light illuminators and a plurality of infrared-light illuminators that allow images of a subject to be captured under different lighting profiles. The device may include an onboard control system that is capable of reconstructing a face region, an iris region and a fingerprint region from the 3D light-field image, and then extract a corresponding face template, an iris template, and a fingerprint template from the respective reconstructed regions.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: UT Battelle, LLCInventors: David S. Bolme, Hector J. Santos Villalobos, Aravind K. Mikkilineni
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Publication number: 20210256103Abstract: A handheld biometric imaging device having an array of cameras configured to simultaneously capture face, iris and fingerprint biometrics of a subject. The device includes a plurality of visible-light cameras and a plurality of infrared-light cameras capable of being triggered simultaneously to obtain a plurality of images from which a 3D image of the light field can be constructed. The device includes a plurality of visible-light illuminators and a plurality of infrared-light illuminators that allow images of a subject to be captured under different lighting profiles. The device may include an onboard control system that is capable of reconstructing a face region, an iris region and a fingerprint region from the 3D light-field image, and then extract a corresponding face template, an iris template, and a fingerprint template from the respective reconstructed regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: David S. Bolme, Hector J. Santos Villalobos, Aravind K. Mikkilineni
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Publication number: 20210195086Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing high quality images in uncontrolled or impaired environments. In some examples of the disclosed technology, groups of cameras for high dynamic range (HDR), polarization diversity, and optional other diversity modes are arranged to concurrently image a common scene. For example, in a vehicle checkpoint application, HDR provides discernment of dark objects inside a vehicle, while polarization diversity aids in rejecting glare. Spectral diversity, infrared imaging, and active illumination can be applied for better imaging through a windshield. Preprocessed single-camera images are registered and fused. Faces or other features of interest can be detected in the fused image and identified in a library. Impairments can include weather, insufficient or interfering lighting, shadows, reflections, window glass, occlusions, or moving objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Justin S. Baba, Philip R. Bingham, David S. Bolme, Matthew R. Eicholtz, Regina Kay Ferrell, Christi R. Johnson, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos
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Publication number: 20210089758Abstract: An improved long-range facial recognition system is provided. The facial recognition system includes an integrated, rifle-like mounting platform with modular and interchangeable components, including a machine-vision camera, a facial recognition module, and an aiming scope. The mounting platform includes an elongated frame, a hand grip, a shoulder stock, and an underbody support attachment for an optional bipod. The mounting platform provides an intuitive, shoulder-operated support structure for stabilizing the machine-vision camera and reducing vibrations that otherwise inhibit long distance imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: David S. Bolme, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, David C. Cornett, III
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Patent number: 10742894Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing high quality images in uncontrolled or impaired environments. In some examples of the disclosed technology, groups of cameras for high dynamic range (HDR), polarization diversity, and optional other diversity modes are arranged to concurrently image a common scene. For example, in a vehicle checkpoint application, HDR provides discernment of dark objects inside a vehicle, while polarization diversity aids in rejecting glare. Spectral diversity, infrared imaging, and active illumination can be applied for better imaging through a windshield. Preprocessed single-camera images are registered and fused. Faces or other features of interest can be detected in the fused image and identified in a library. Impairments can include weather, insufficient or interfering lighting, shadows, reflections, window glass, occlusions, or moving objects.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Justin S. Baba, Philip R. Bingham, David S. Bolme, Matthew R. Eicholtz, Regina Kay Ferrell, Christi R. Johnson, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos
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Patent number: 10387724Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
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Patent number: 10380421Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
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Publication number: 20190052792Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing high quality images in uncontrolled or impaired environments. In some examples of the disclosed technology, groups of cameras for high dynamic range (HDR), polarization diversity, and optional other diversity modes are arranged to concurrently image a common scene. For example, in a vehicle checkpoint application, HDR provides discernment of dark objects inside a vehicle, while polarization diversity aids in rejecting glare. Spectral diversity, infrared imaging, and active illumination can be applied for better imaging through a windshield. Preprocessed single-camera images are registered and fused. Faces or other features of interest can be detected in the fused image and identified in a library. Impairments can include weather, insufficient or interfering lighting, shadows, reflections, window glass, occlusions, or moving objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Justin S. Baba, Philip R. Bingham, David S. Bolme, Matthew R. Eicholtz, Regina Kay Ferrell, Christi R. Johnson, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos
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Publication number: 20180025206Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
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Publication number: 20180025207Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
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Patent number: 9811729Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
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Publication number: 20160335474Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
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Patent number: 8958608Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by correcting input images with an off-angle gaze. A variety of techniques, from limbus modeling, corneal refraction modeling, optical flows, and genetic algorithms can be used. A variety of techniques, including aspherical eye modeling, corneal refraction modeling, ray tracing, and the like can be employed. Precomputed transforms can enhance performance for use in commercial applications. With application of the technologies, images with significantly unfavorable gaze angles can be successfully recognized.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, David S. Bolme, Chris Bensing Boehnen
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Publication number: 20140355841Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by correcting input images with an off-angle gaze. A variety of techniques, from limbus modeling, corneal refraction modeling, optical flows, and genetic algorithms can be used. A variety of techniques, including aspherical eye modeling, corneal refraction modeling, ray tracing, and the like can be employed. Precomputed transforms can enhance performance for use in commercial applications. With application of the technologies, images with significantly unfavorable gaze angles can be successfully recognized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, David S. Bolme, Chris Bensing Boehnen
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Patent number: 8894580Abstract: An inspection system includes a plurality of acoustic beamformers, where each of the plurality of acoustic beamformers including a plurality of acoustic transmitter elements. The system also includes at least one controller configured for causing each of the plurality of acoustic beamformers to generate an acoustic beam directed to a point in a volume of interest during a first time. Based on a reflected wave intensity detected at a plurality of acoustic receiver elements, an image of the volume of interest can be generated.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Roger Kisner, Hector J. Santos-Villalobos
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Publication number: 20130286778Abstract: An inspection system includes a plurality of acoustic beamformers, where each of the plurality of acoustic beamformers including a plurality of acoustic transmitter elements. The system also includes at least one controller configured for causing each of the plurality of acoustic beamformers to generate an acoustic beam directed to a point in a volume of interest during a first time. Based on a reflected wave intensity detected at a plurality of acoustic receiver elements, an image of the volume of interest can be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Roger KISNER, Hector J. SANTOS-VILLALOBOS