Patents by Inventor Matthew Winter

Matthew Winter 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: 7929802
    Abstract: A computer system for registering synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images includes a database for storing SAR images to be registered, and a processor for registering SAR images from the database. The registering includes selecting first and second SAR images to be registered, individually processing the selected first and second SAR images with an anisotropic diffusion algorithm, and registering the first and second SAR images after the processing. A shock filter is applied to the respective first and second processed SAR images before the registering. Elevation data is extracted based on the registered SAR images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Rahmes, Josef Allen, Emile Ganthier, Matthew Winter, Patrick Kelley
  • Patent number: 7598899
    Abstract: A computer system for compressing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images includes a database for storing SAR images to be compressed, and a processor for compressing a SAR image from the database. The compressing includes applying an anisotropic diffusion algorithm to the SAR image, and compressing the SAR image after applying the anisotropic diffusion algorithm thereto. Applying the anisotropic diffusion algorithm includes determining noise in the SAR, selecting a noise threshold for the SAR image based on the determined noise, and mathematically adjusting the anisotropic diffusion algorithm based on the selected noise threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Josef Allen, Emile Ganthier, Mark Rahmes, Matthew Winter
  • Patent number: 7538712
    Abstract: A computer system for decompressing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images includes a database for storing SAR images to be decompressed, and a processor for decompressing a SAR image from the database. The decompressing includes receiving the SAR image, performing a dynamic range compression on the SAR image, and quantizing the compressed SAR image. The quantized compressed SAR image is then decompressed by applying an anistropic diffusion algorithm thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Josef Allen, Emile Ganthier, Mark Rahmes, Matthew Winter
  • Publication number: 20080231503
    Abstract: A computer system for compressing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images includes a database for storing SAR images to be compressed, and a processor for compressing a SAR image from the database. The compressing includes applying an anisotropic diffusion algorithm to the SAR image, and compressing the SAR image after applying the anisotropic diffusion algorithm thereto. Applying the anisotropic diffusion algorithm includes determining noise in the SAR, selecting a noise threshold for the SAR image based on the determined noise, and mathematically adjusting the anisotropic diffusion algorithm based on the selected noise threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Josef Allen, Emile Ganthier, Mark Rahmes, Matthew Winter
  • Publication number: 20080234982
    Abstract: A computer system for decompressing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images includes a database for storing SAR images to be decompressed, and a processor for decompressing a SAR image from the database. The decompressing includes receiving the SAR image, performing a dynamic range compression on the SAR image, and quantizing the compressed SAR image. The quantized compressed SAR image is then decompressed by applying an anistropic diffusion algorithm thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Josef Allen, Emile Ganthier, Mark Rahmes, Matthew Winter
  • Publication number: 20080232709
    Abstract: A computer system for registering synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images includes a database for storing SAR images to be registered, and a processor for registering SAR images from the database. The registering includes selecting first and second SAR images to be registered, individually processing the selected first and second SAR images with an anisotropic diffusion algorithm, and registering the first and second SAR images after the processing. A shock filter is applied to the respective first and second processed SAR images before the registering. Elevation data is extracted based on the registered SAR images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Rahmes, Josef Allen, Emile Ganthier, Matthew Winter, Patrick Kelley
  • Publication number: 20070077392
    Abstract: The E-Z Mark was designed by the working man for the working man. It's compatible with most standard tape measure's. It will cut your time in half when taking a measurement. It not only makes an exact mark at your desired location, it holds your sharpie permanent marker with your measuring device at all times. This allows you to use your free hand for other task's and will save you time and money when you never lose your marker again. The scale drawing on page 1 is measured to thousandths of an inch. Refer to page 4 of the drawings for a more accurate picture of the E-Z mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Winter, Jason Winter