Patents by Inventor Marcus Große

Marcus Große 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).

  • Patent number: 11954767
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for generating a three-dimensional reconstruction of an object with reduced distortion are described. In some aspects, a system includes at least two image sensors, at least two projectors, and a processor. Each image sensor is configured to capture one or more images of an object. Each projector is configured to illuminate the object with an associated optical pattern and from a different perspective. The processor is configured to perform the acts of receiving, from each image sensor, for each projector, images of the object illuminated with the associated optical pattern and generating, from the received images, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object. The three-dimensional reconstruction has reduced distortion due to the received images of the object being generated when each projector illuminates the object with an associated optical pattern from the different perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Schaffer, Marcus Große
  • Patent number: 11776137
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for detecting movement in a scene. A first temporal pixel image is generated based on a first set of images of a scene over time, and a second temporal pixel image is generated based on a second set of images. One or more derived values are determined based on values of the temporal pixels in the first temporal pixel image, the second temporal pixel image, or both. Correspondence data is determined based on the first temporal pixel image and the second temporal pixel image indicative of a set of correspondences between image points of the first set of images and image points of the second set of images. An indication of whether there is a likelihood of motion in the scene is determined based on the one or more derived values and the correspondence data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Bastian Harendt
  • Publication number: 20230222707
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for generating a three-dimensional reconstruction of an object with reduced distortion are described. In some aspects, a system includes at least two image sensors, at least two projectors, and a processor. Each image sensor is configured to capture one or more images of an object. Each projector is configured to illuminate the object with an associated optical pattern and from a different perspective. The processor is configured to perform the acts of receiving, from each image sensor, for each projector, images of the object illuminated with the associated optical pattern and generating, from the received images, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object. The three-dimensional reconstruction has reduced distortion due to the received images of the object being generated when each projector illuminates the object with an associated optical pattern from the different perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Schaffer, Marcus Große
  • Patent number: 11593954
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for data pre-processing for stereo-temporal image sequences to improve three-dimensional data reconstruction. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for improved correspondence refinement for image areas affected by oversaturation. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media configured to fill missing correspondences to improve three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction. The techniques include identifying image points without correspondences, using existing correspondences and/or other information to generate approximated correspondences, and cross-checking the approximated correspondences to determine whether the approximated correspondences should be used for the image processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Simon Willeke
  • Patent number: 11587268
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for generating a three-dimensional reconstruction of an object with reduced distortion are described. In some aspects, a system includes at least two image sensors, at least two projectors, and a processor. Each image sensor is configured to capture one or more images of an object. Each projector is configured to illuminate the object with an associated optical pattern and from a different perspective. The processor is configured to perform the acts of receiving, from each image sensor, for each projector, images of the object illuminated with the associated optical pattern and generating, from the received images, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object. The three-dimensional reconstruction has reduced distortion due to the received images of the object being generated when each projector illuminates the object with an associated optical pattern from the different perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Schaffer, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20220230332
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for detecting movement in a scene. A first temporal pixel image is generated based on a first set of images of a scene over time, and a second temporal pixel image is generated based on a second set of images. One or more derived values are determined based on values of the temporal pixels in the first temporal pixel image, the second temporal pixel image, or both. Correspondence data is determined based on the first temporal pixel image and the second temporal pixel image indicative of a set of correspondences between image points of the first set of images and image points of the second set of images. An indication of whether there is a likelihood of motion in the scene is determined based on the one or more derived values and the correspondence data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Bastian Harendt
  • Patent number: 11388375
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an image capturing sensor including at least one sensor camera using a time coded pattern target including: displaying the target on a flat screen display, displaying a pattern sequence on the display and capturing the pattern sequence by the at least one sensor camera as a sequence of a camera images, performing an association between pixels of the target and captured image points of the camera images for at least one fixed position of the display in space or respectively for at least two different positions of the display in space, performing the calibration through corresponding points, performing a gamma correction wherein a gamma curve of the display is captured and corrected in any position of the display and/or in addition to capturing the pattern sequence in any position of the display by the at least one sensor camera before displaying the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Grosse, Bastian Harendt
  • Patent number: 11288819
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for detecting movement in a scene. A first temporal pixel image is generated based on a first set of images of a scene over time, and a second temporal pixel image is generated based on a second set of images. One or more derived values are determined based on values of the temporal pixels in the first temporal pixel image, the second temporal pixel image, or both. Correspondence data is determined based on the first temporal pixel image and the second temporal pixel image indicative of a set of correspondences between image points of the first set of images and image points of the second set of images. An indication of whether there is a likelihood of motion in the scene is determined based on the one or more derived values and the correspondence data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Bastian Harendt
  • Patent number: 11240435
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20210407110
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for data pre-processing for stereo-temporal image sequences to improve three-dimensional data reconstruction. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for improved correspondence refinement for image areas affected by oversaturation. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media configured to fill missing correspondences to improve three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction. The techniques include identifying image points without correspondences, using existing correspondences and/or other information to generate approximated correspondences, and cross-checking the approximated correspondences to determine whether the approximated correspondences should be used for the image processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Simon Willeke
  • Patent number: 11107268
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media for efficiently processing data of initial correspondence assignments, e.g., for three-dimensional reconstruction of an object. In some aspects, the system includes a processor configured to perform the acts of receiving a first set of images of a scene and a second set of images of the scene, determining a first pixel fingerprint based on the first set of images and a second pixel fingerprint based on the second set of images, generating a first binary pixel fingerprint based on the first pixel fingerprint and a second binary pixel fingerprint based on the second pixel fingerprint, and determining whether there exists a stereo correspondence between the first pixel fingerprint and the second pixel fingerprint at least in part based on comparing the first binary pixel fingerprint and the second binary pixel fingerprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Simon Willeke, Bastian Harendt
  • Patent number: 11074700
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for generating, based on a set of images, a temporal pixel image comprising a set of temporal pixels, where each temporal pixel in the set of temporal pixels comprises a set of pixel values at an associated position from each image of the set of images. For a first temporal pixel from the set of temporal pixels, saturation data comprising a set of saturation values is generated, where each saturation value of the set of saturation values is associated with a pixel value of the set of pixel values of the first temporal pixel, and each pixel value is compared to a metric to determine a corresponding saturation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Bastian Harendt
  • Patent number: 11069074
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for data pre-processing for stereo-temporal image sequences to improve three-dimensional data reconstruction. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for improved correspondence refinement for image areas affected by oversaturation. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media configured to fill missing correspondences to improve three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction. The techniques include identifying image points without correspondences, using existing correspondences and/or other information to generate approximated correspondences, and cross-checking the approximated correspondences to determine whether the approximated correspondences should be used for the image processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Simon Willeke
  • Patent number: 11017540
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for data pre-processing for stereo-temporal image sequences to improve three-dimensional data reconstruction. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for improved correspondence refinement for image areas affected by oversaturation. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media configured to fill missing correspondences to improve three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction. The techniques include identifying image points without correspondences, using existing correspondences and/or other information to generate approximated correspondences, and cross-checking the approximated correspondences to determine whether the approximated correspondences should be used for the image processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventor: Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20210092300
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20200410693
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for detecting movement in a scene. A first temporal pixel image is generated based on a first set of images of a scene over time, and a second temporal pixel image is generated based on a second set of images. One or more derived values are determined based on values of the temporal pixels in the first temporal pixel image, the second temporal pixel image, or both. Correspondence data is determined based on the first temporal pixel image and the second temporal pixel image indicative of a set of correspondences between image points of the first set of images and image points of the second set of images. An indication of whether there is a likelihood of motion in the scene is determined based on the one or more derived values and the correspondence data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Bastian Harendt
  • Patent number: 10791277
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20200082605
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media for efficiently processing data of initial correspondence assignments, e.g., for three-dimensional reconstruction of an object. In some aspects, the system includes a processor configured to perform the acts of receiving a first set of images of a scene and a second set of images of the scene, determining a first pixel fingerprint based on the first set of images and a second pixel fingerprint based on the second set of images, generating a first binary pixel fingerprint based on the first pixel fingerprint and a second binary pixel fingerprint based on the second pixel fingerprint, and determining whether there exists a stereo correspondence between the first pixel fingerprint and the second pixel fingerprint at least in part based on comparing the first binary pixel fingerprint and the second binary pixel fingerprint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Simon Willeke, Bastian Harendt
  • Publication number: 20200084384
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20200074698
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for generating a three-dimensional reconstruction of an object with reduced distortion are described. In some aspects, a system includes at least two image sensors, at least two projectors, and a processor. Each image sensor is configured to capture one or more images of an object. Each projector is configured to illuminate the object with an associated optical pattern and from a different perspective. The processor is configured to perform the acts of receiving, from each image sensor, for each projector, images of the object illuminated with the associated optical pattern and generating, from the received images, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object. The three-dimensional reconstruction has reduced distortion due to the received images of the object being generated when each projector illuminates the object with an associated optical pattern from the different perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Schaffer, Marcus Große