Patents by Inventor Mark A. Brophy

Mark A. Brophy 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: 11715251
    Abstract: Training deep neural networks requires a large amount of labeled training data. Conventionally, labeled training data is generated by gathering real images that are manually labelled which is very time-consuming. Instead of manually labelling a training dataset, domain randomization technique is used generate training data that is automatically labeled. The generated training data may be used to train neural networks for object detection and segmentation (labelling) tasks. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering three-dimensional (3D) objects of interest in a 3D scene. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering 3D objects of interest on a 2D background image. The 3D objects of interest are objects that a neural network is trained to detect and/or label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Tremblay, Aayush Prakash, Mark A. Brophy, Varun Jampani, Cem Anil, Stanley Thomas Birchfield, Thang Hong To, David Jesus Acuna Marrero
  • Publication number: 20220044075
    Abstract: Training deep neural networks requires a large amount of labeled training data. Conventionally, labeled training data is generated by gathering real images that are manually labelled which is very time-consuming. Instead of manually labelling a training dataset, domain randomization technique is used generate training data that is automatically labeled. The generated training data may be used to train neural networks for object detection and segmentation (labelling) tasks. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering three-dimensional (3D) objects of interest in a 3D scene. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering 3D objects of interest on a 2D background image. The 3D objects of interest are objects that a neural network is trained to detect and/or label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Tremblay, Aayush Prakash, Mark A. Brophy, Varun Jampani, Cem Anil, Stanley Thomas Birchfield, Thang Hong To, David Jesus Acuna Marrero
  • Patent number: 11182649
    Abstract: Training deep neural networks requires a large amount of labeled training data. Conventionally, labeled training data is generated by gathering real images that are manually labelled which is very time-consuming. Instead of manually labelling a training dataset, domain randomization technique is used generate training data that is automatically labeled. The generated training data may be used to train neural networks for object detection and segmentation (labelling) tasks. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering three-dimensional (3D) objects of interest in a 3D scene. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering 3D objects of interest on a 2D background image. The 3D objects of interest are objects that a neural network is trained to detect and/or label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Tremblay, Aayush Prakash, Mark A. Brophy, Varun Jampani, Cem Anil, Stanley Thomas Birchfield, Thang Hong To, David Jesus Acuna Marrero
  • Publication number: 20210097346
    Abstract: Training deep neural networks requires a large amount of labeled training data. Conventionally, labeled training data is generated by gathering real images that are manually labelled which is very time-consuming. Instead of manually labelling a training dataset, domain randomization technique is used generate training data that is automatically labeled. The generated training data may be used to train neural networks for object detection and segmentation (labelling) tasks. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering three-dimensional (3D) objects of interest in a 3D scene. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering 3D objects of interest on a 2D background image. The 3D objects of interest are objects that a neural network is trained to detect and/or label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan Tremblay, Aayush Prakash, Mark A. Brophy, Varun Jampani, Cem Anil, Stanley Thomas Birchfield, Thang Hong To, David Jesus Acuna Marrero
  • Patent number: 10867214
    Abstract: Training deep neural networks requires a large amount of labeled training data. Conventionally, labeled training data is generated by gathering real images that are manually labelled which is very time-consuming. Instead of manually labelling a training dataset, domain randomization technique is used generate training data that is automatically labeled. The generated training data may be used to train neural networks for object detection and segmentation (labelling) tasks. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering three-dimensional (3D) objects of interest in a 3D scene. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering 3D objects of interest on a 2D background image. The 3D objects of interest are objects that a neural network is trained to detect and/or label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Tremblay, Aayush Prakash, Mark A. Brophy, Varun Jampani, Cem Anil, Stanley Thomas Birchfield, Thang Hong To, David Jesus Acuna Marrero
  • Publication number: 20190251397
    Abstract: Training deep neural networks requires a large amount of labeled training data. Conventionally, labeled training data is generated by gathering real images that are manually labelled which is very time-consuming. Instead of manually labelling a training dataset, domain randomization technique is used generate training data that is automatically labeled. The generated training data may be used to train neural networks for object detection and segmentation (labelling) tasks. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering three-dimensional (3D) objects of interest in a 3D scene. In an embodiment, the generated training data includes synthetic input images generated by rendering 3D objects of interest on a 2D background image. The 3D objects of interest are objects that a neural network is trained to detect and/or label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan Tremblay, Aayush Prakash, Mark A. Brophy, Varun Jampani, Cem Anil, Stanley Thomas Birchfield, Thang Hong To, David Jesus Acuna Marrero
  • Patent number: 9195720
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for receiving, from a user device, data indicating a user performed a user input gesture combining a first display object in a plurality of display objects with a second display object in the plurality of display objects; identifying attributes that are associated with both the first display object and the second display object; and performing a search based on the attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Henrique Dias Penha, Mark Brophy, Mathew Inwood, Mikkel Crone Koser, Thomas Jenkins, Adam Skory, Bjorn E. Bringert, Hugo B. Barra, Andrew Anderson Stewart, Robert W. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20140280049
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for receiving, from a user device, data indicating a user performed a user input gesture combining a first display object in a plurality of display objects with a second display object in the plurality of display objects; identifying attributes that are associated with both the first display object and the second display object; and performing a search based on the attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Henrique Dias Penha, Mark Brophy, Mathew Inwood, Mikkel Crone Koser, Thomas Jenkins, Adam Skory, Bjorn E. Bringert, Hugo B. Barra, Andrew Anderson Stewart, Robert W. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20040133997
    Abstract: A method for dyeing fiber including, contacting the fiber with fiber reactive dye and fixing the dye utilizing an alkali metal carbonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: David R. Kelly, Mark A. Brophy, James L. Williams
  • Patent number: 5944852
    Abstract: Improved dyeing processes for yarn and fabric materials are described. Dye pattern definition on a textile material is enhanced by treating the fabric or the fibers from which it is made with a quaternary ammonium compound and by including in the dye composition a gum which will react with the quaternary ammonium compound to form a viscous gel. The gel minimizes migration of the dye prior to fixation of the dye, and therefore pattern definition is improved. Similar improvements can be obtained when space dyeing yarn that comprises fibers that have been so treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Tingdong Lin, Gregory D. George, Mark A. Brophy, Debra N. Hild, Doris A. Culberson, Theresa M. Ortega, P. Robert Peoples, Bascum Harry Duke
  • Patent number: 5830240
    Abstract: A fiber finish composition is described which enhances the dyeability of the fiber or textile materials made from the fiber. The finish composition includes an alkyl substituted quaternary ammonium cation and a barrier agent. An aqueous dispersion of the finish composition is the preferred method of applying the finish composition to fibers. Also included is an improved method of dyeing fibers and textile materials using the fiber finish composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Ting D. Lin, Gregory D. George, Mark A. Brophy, Debra N. Hild, Doris A. Culberson, Theresa M. Ortega, P. Robert Peoples, Bascum Harry Duke