Patents by Inventor Mark Grabb

Mark Grabb 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: 20080291272
    Abstract: A system and method, the method including calibrating an image capturing system; capturing a video sequence with the image capturing system; detecting a subject of interest in the video sequence; tracking the subject over a period of time; and extracting data associated with a motion of the subject based on the tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Nils Oliver Krahnstoever, Gianfranco Doretto, Peter Tu, Jens Rittscher, Mark Grabb
  • Publication number: 20070076928
    Abstract: A technique is provided for performing diagnosis and/or analysis of a volumetric image generated via anatomy based reconstruction. The technique includes generating a three-dimensional image by reconstructing a plurality of residual projection images from which a contribution of one or more structures of interest has been removed. The technique also includes evaluating the three-dimensional image and/or the plurality of residual projection images to generate a diagnosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Bernhard Claus, Frederick Wheeler, Mark Grabb, Cynthia Landberg
  • Publication number: 20070003117
    Abstract: A technique is provided for comparative image analysis and/or change detection using computer assisted detection and/or diagnosis (CAD) algorithms. The technique includes registering two or more images, comparing the images with one another to generate a change map, and detecting anomalies in the images based on the change map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Frederick Wheeler, Bernhard Herman Claus, John Kaufhold, Jeffrey Eberhard, Mark Grabb, Cynthia Landberg
  • Publication number: 20050228251
    Abstract: A system for displaying a three-dimensional image of an organ or structure inside the body includes a processor configured to be communicatively coupled to a probe, the probe being configured to be located in or adjacent to the organ or structure inside the body. The system also includes memory coupled to the processor and configured to store image data pertaining to the organ or structure inside the body. The system also includes a three-dimensional display coupled to the processor and configured to simultaneously display the three-dimensional image and a representation of the probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Grabb, Curtis Neason, Cynthia Landberg
  • Publication number: 20050102183
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method based on information about a shopper's location and behavior prior to approaching the check-out counter improves detection of fraud. A tracking mechanism tracks a shopper and merchandise as the shopper is shopping and generates a list of currently acquired items. At the point of sale, the list of currently acquired items is compared to the list of purchased items and any discrepancies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Timothy Kelliher, Mark Grabb, Douglas Marman, Peter Tu, Jens Rittscher