Patents by Inventor Jaime Rene De La Cruz

Jaime Rene De La Cruz 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: 20240080421
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first camera configured to capture a first image being displayed, a second camera configured to capture a second image being displayed, and a processor configured to generate a pair-wise homography transform for the first camera and the second camera, and map, based on the pair-wise homography transform, the second image from a second frame of reference of the second camera to a first frame of reference of the first camera. The processor is further configured to determine a first corrected quadrilateral for the first image and a second corrected quadrilateral for the second image in the first frame of reference, and project, based on the pair-wise homography transform, the second corrected quadrilateral from the first frame of reference to the second frame of reference. The quadrilaterals are then processed to warp respective images for geometric correction before projecting the images by respective projectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Shivam SRIVASTAVA, Jaime Rene DE LA CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Jeffrey Matthew KEMPF
  • Patent number: 11592732
    Abstract: In described examples, a geometric progression of structured light elements is iteratively projected for display on a projection screen surface. The displayed progression is for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. Points of the three-dimensional characterization of a projection screen surface are respaced in accordance with a spacing grid and an indication of an observer position. A compensated depth for each of the respaced points is determined in response to the three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the respaced points and respective compensated depths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jefferey Mathew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20220191442
    Abstract: A method includes projecting an image onto a projection surface through a projection lens of a projector, where the image comprises a fiducial marker. The method also includes capturing a point cloud of the fiducial marker with a camera, and generating a distortion map of projection lens distortion based at least in part on the point cloud. The method also includes generating a correction map for the projection lens, and applying the correction map to a video signal input to the projector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Jaime Rene DE LA CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Jeffrey Matthew KEMPF
  • Patent number: 11350066
    Abstract: A method includes projecting an image onto a projection surface through a projection lens of a projector, where the image comprises a fiducial marker. The method also includes capturing a point cloud of the fiducial marker with a camera, and generating a distortion map of projection lens distortion based at least in part on the point cloud. The method also includes generating a correction map for the projection lens, and applying the correction map to a video signal input to the projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz Vazquez, Jeffrey Matthew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20220153185
    Abstract: A method is provided that includes projecting a hybrid headlight frame into a scene in front of a vehicle by a digital micromirror device (DMD) headlight, wherein the hybrid headlight frame includes a structured light pattern and a high beam headlight pattern, and capturing an image of the scene by a camera included in the vehicle while the structured light pattern is projected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Shashank Dabral, Arthur Kreutzer, Jeffrey Matthew Kempf, Jaime Rene De La Cruz Vazquez
  • Patent number: 11284050
    Abstract: Described examples include a system including a projector configured to project a test pattern image, the test pattern image having at least two elements; a camera configured to capture the test pattern image; and a controller coupled to the projector and to the camera. The controller is configured to obtain a first calibration matrix between the projector and the camera for the at least two elements; determine at least two epipolar lines based on the first calibration matrix and the test pattern image; determine a cost function based on the at least two epipolar lines and the at least two elements in the test pattern image as captured by the camera; and determine a second calibration matrix responsive to the cost function, wherein at least one of a camera position of the camera or a projector position of the projector is adjusted responsive to the second calibration matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Shashank Dabral, Jaime Rene De La Cruz Vasquez, Jeffrey Matthew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20220086408
    Abstract: Described examples include a system including a projector configured to project a test pattern image, the test pattern image having at least two elements; a camera configured to capture the test pattern image; and a controller coupled to the projector and to the camera. The controller is configured to obtain a first calibration matrix between the projector and the camera for the at least two elements; determine at least two epipolar lines based on the first calibration matrix and the test pattern image; determine a cost function based on the at least two epipolar lines and the at least two elements in the test pattern image as captured by the camera; and determine a second calibration matrix responsive to the cost function, wherein at least one of a camera position of the camera or a projector position of the projector is adjusted responsive to the second calibration matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Shashank Dabral, Jaime Rene De La Cruz Vasquez, Jeffrey Matthew Kempf
  • Patent number: 11258997
    Abstract: In described examples, structured light elements are projected for display on a projection screen surface. The projected light elements are captured for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to the displayed structured light elements. An observer perspective characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to an observer position and the three-dimensional characterization. A depth for at least one point of the observer perspective characterization is determined in response to depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the observer perspective characterization and depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20200264498
    Abstract: In described examples, a geometric progression of structured light elements is iteratively projected for display on a projection screen surface. The displayed progression is for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. Points of the three-dimensional characterization of a projection screen surface are respaced in accordance with a spacing grid and an indication of an observer position. A compensated depth for each of the respaced points is determined in response to the three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the respaced points and respective compensated depths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jefferey Mathew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20200260060
    Abstract: In described examples, structured light elements are projected for display on a projection screen surface. The projected light elements are captured for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to the displayed structured light elements. An observer perspective characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to an observer position and the three-dimensional characterization. A depth for at least one point of the observer perspective characterization is determined in response to depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the observer perspective characterization and depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf
  • Patent number: 10684537
    Abstract: In described examples, a geometric progression of structured light elements is iteratively projected for display on a projection screen surface. The displayed progression is for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. Points of the three-dimensional characterization of a projection screen surface are respaced in accordance with a spacing grid and an indication of an observer position. A compensated depth for each of the respaced points is determined in response to the three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the respaced points and respective compensated depths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf
  • Patent number: 10681318
    Abstract: In described examples, structured light elements are projected for display on a projection screen surface. The projected light elements are captured for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to the displayed structured light elements. An observer perspective characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to an observer position and the three-dimensional characterization. A depth for at least one point of the observer perspective characterization is determined in response to depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the observer perspective characterization and depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20190166339
    Abstract: In described examples, structured light elements are projected for display on a projection screen surface. The projected light elements are captured for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to the displayed structured light elements. An observer perspective characterization of the projection screen surface is generated in response to an observer position and the three-dimensional characterization. A depth for at least one point of the observer perspective characterization is determined in response to depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the observer perspective characterization and depth information of respective neighboring points of the at least one point of the observer perspective characterization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf
  • Publication number: 20190146313
    Abstract: In described examples, a geometric progression of structured light elements is iteratively projected for display on a projection screen surface. The displayed progression is for determining a three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. Points of the three-dimensional characterization of a projection screen surface are respaced in accordance with a spacing grid and an indication of an observer position. A compensated depth for each of the respaced points is determined in response to the three-dimensional characterization of the projection screen surface. A compensated image can be projected on the projection screen surface in response to the respaced points and respective compensated depths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf
  • Patent number: 9769443
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating keystone correction in a given model of projector having an attached camera is disclosed. System calibration determines intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of the projector and camera; then control points are identified within a three-dimensional space in front of a screen. The three-dimensional space defines a throw range and maximum pitch and yaw offsets for the projector/screen combination. At each control point, the projector projects a group of structured light elements on the screen and the camera captures an image of the projected pattern. These images are used to create three-dimensional look-up tables that identify a relationship between each image and at least one of (i) pitch and yaw offset angles for the respective control point and (ii) a focal length and a principal point for the respective control point. The given model projectors use the tables in effectuating keystone correction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf, Ramzansaheb Nadaf
  • Patent number: 9762871
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating keystone correction in a given model of projector having an attached camera is disclosed. System calibration determines intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of the projector and camera; then control points are identified within a three-dimensional space in front of a screen. The three-dimensional space defines a throw range and maximum pitch and yaw offsets for the projector/screen combination. At each control point, the projector projects a group of structured light elements on the screen and the camera captures an image of the projected pattern. These images are used to create three-dimensional look-up tables that identify a relationship between each image and at least one of (i) pitch and yaw offset angles for the respective control point and (ii) a focal length and a principal point for the respective control point. The given model projectors use the tables in effectuating keystone correction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf, Ramzansaheb Nadaf
  • Publication number: 20160173842
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating keystone correction in a given model of projector having an attached camera is disclosed. System calibration determines intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of the projector and camera; then control points are identified within a three-dimensional space in front of a screen. The three-dimensional space defines a throw range and maximum pitch and yaw offsets for the projector/screen combination. At each control point, the projector projects a group of structured light elements on the screen and the camera captures an image of the projected pattern. These images are used to create three-dimensional look-up tables that identify a relationship between each image and at least one of (i) pitch and yaw offset angles for the respective control point and (ii) a focal length and a principal point for the respective control point. The given model projectors use the tables in effectuating keystone correction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf, Ramzansaheb Nadaf
  • Publication number: 20160173841
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating keystone correction in a given model of projector having an attached camera is disclosed. System calibration determines intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of the projector and camera; then control points are identified within a three-dimensional space in front of a screen. The three-dimensional space defines a throw range and maximum pitch and yaw offsets for the projector/screen combination. At each control point, the projector projects a group of structured light elements on the screen and the camera captures an image of the projected pattern. These images are used to create three-dimensional look-up tables that identify a relationship between each image and at least one of (i) pitch and yaw offset angles for the respective control point and (ii) a focal length and a principal point for the respective control point. The given model projectors use the tables in effectuating keystone correction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Jaime Rene De La Cruz, Jeffrey Mathew Kempf, Ramzansaheb Nadaf