Patents by Inventor Micah K. Johnson

Micah K. Johnson 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: 10574944
    Abstract: Continuous measurement of surfaces larger than a sensor is facilitated by the use of a sensor matrix of a clear elastomer and a reflective surface that scrolls, rolls, or otherwise moves over a target surface. A variety of web materials, camera configurations, and handling systems are described to achieve continuous three-dimensional measurement in this context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GelSight, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Adelson, Micah K. Johnson, Janos Rohaly
  • Patent number: 9538056
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for capturing and measuring surface topography. This disclosure provides a high resolution retrographic sensor comprising a volume of elastomer and a thin, opaque reflective membrane. The reflective membrane is arranged to conform to a specimen that contacts it. The disclosure provides a high resolution visualization system comprising the retrographic sensor and an illumination source. Also provided are high resolution measurement systems comprising the retrographic sensor, an illumination source, an imaging device, and a processing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Edward H. Adelson, Micah K. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160044218
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for capturing and measuring surface topography. This disclosure provides a high resolution retrographic sensor comprising a volume of elastomer and a thin, opaque reflective membrane. The reflective membrane is arranged to conform to a specimen that contacts it. The disclosure provides a high resolution visualization system comprising the retrographic sensor and an illumination source. Also provided are high resolution measurement systems comprising the retrographic sensor, an illumination source, an imaging device, and a processing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Edward H. Adelson, Micah K. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9127938
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for capturing and measuring surface topography. This disclosure provides a high resolution retrographic sensor comprising a volume of elastomer and a thin, opaque reflective membrane. The reflective membrane is arranged to conform to a specimen that contacts it. The disclosure provides a high resolution visualization system comprising the retrographic sensor and an illumination source. Also provided are high resolution measurement systems comprising the retrographic sensor, an illumination source, an imaging device, and a processing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Edward H. Adelson, Micah K. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140253717
    Abstract: Continuous measurement of surfaces larger than a sensor is facilitated by the use of a sensor matrix of a clear elastomer and a reflective surface that scrolls, rolls, or otherwise moves over a target surface. A variety of web materials, camera configurations, and handling systems are described to achieve continuous three-dimensional measurement in this context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: GelSight, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Adelson, Micah K. Johnson, Janos Rohaly
  • Publication number: 20140104395
    Abstract: Methods of and systems for three-dimensional digital impression and visualization of objects through an elastomer are disclosed. A method of estimating optical correction parameters for an imaging system include pressing an object of known surface topography against an elastomer and imaging a plurality of views of the surface topography of the object through the elastomer. The method also includes estimating a three-dimensional model of the object based on the plurality of views and estimating optical correction parameters based on a known surface topography of the object and the estimated three-dimensional model. The optical correction parameters correct distortions in the estimated three-dimensional model to better match the known surface topography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: GELSIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Janos ROHALY, Micah K. JOHNSON, Edward H. ADELSON
  • Publication number: 20130033595
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for capturing and measuring surface topography. This disclosure provides a high resolution retrographic sensor comprising a volume of elastomer and a thin, opaque reflective membrane. The reflective membrane is arranged to conform to a specimen that contacts it. The disclosure provides a high resolution visualization system comprising the retrographic sensor and an illumination source. Also provided are high resolution measurement systems comprising the retrographic sensor, an illumination source, an imaging device, and a processing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Edward H. Adelson, Micah K. Johnson