Patents by Inventor Muhammad Umair Tahir
Muhammad Umair Tahir 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).
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Patent number: 11692811Abstract: A system and method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinate values of an environment is provided. The method including moving a 2D scanner through the environment. A 2D map of the environment is generated using the 2D scanner. A path is defined through the environment using the 2D scanner. 3D scan locations along the path are defined using the 2D scanner. The 2D scanner is operably coupled to a mobile base unit. The mobile base unit is moved along the path based at least in part on the 2D map and the defined path. 3D coordinate values are measured at the 3D scan locations with a 3D scanner, the 3D scanner being coupled to the mobile base unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: FARO Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, João Santos, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Tobias Boehret
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Patent number: 11592285Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a system for measuring an object, the system including a plurality of frame segments. The frame segments are configured to mechanically couple together to form a frame. The plurality of frame segments includes a plurality of measurement device link segments and each of the plurality of measurement device link segments includes a measurement device which together form a plurality of measurement devices having a field of view within or adjacent to the frame. Each of the plurality of measurement devices is operable to measure three-dimensional (3D) coordinates for a plurality of points on the object. The system further includes a computing device to receive data from the plurality of measurement devices via a network established by the plurality of measurement device link segments.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, Mark Brenner, Michael Müller, Simon Raab, Steffen Kappes
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Patent number: 11423244Abstract: A system including a multi-dimensional scanner includes a body including a chassis extending from the body, a connector assembly coupled to the chassis, and a plurality of interchangeable attachments. Each of the plurality of interchangeable attachments is securable to the body via the connector assembly and each of the plurality of interchangeable attachments is associated with a type of operation of the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, João Santos
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Publication number: 20220180541Abstract: A three dimensional coordinate measurement device and method of measuring is provided. The device including a housing having a first axis and a second axis. A first depth camera is coupled to the housing, the first depth camera having a first optical axis aligned with the first axis. A second depth camera is coupled to the housing, the second depth camera having a second optical axis disposed on a first angle relative to the first axis. A third depth camera is coupled to the housing, the third depth camera having a third optical axis disposed on a second angle relative to the first axis, the second angle being different than the first angle. A rotational device is coupled to rotate the housing about the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Mark Brenner, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Mufassar Waheed, Muhammad Umair Tahir
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Patent number: 11353317Abstract: A system and method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinate values of an environment is provided. The method including moving a scanning platform through the environment along a path. The position of the scanning platform is localized using the scanner. 3D coordinate values are with a 3D scanner that is coupled to the scanning platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, João Santos, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Tobias Boehret
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Publication number: 20210216730Abstract: A system including a multi-dimensional scanner includes a body including a chassis extending from the body, a connector assembly coupled to the chassis, and a plurality of interchangeable attachments. Each of the plurality of interchangeable attachments is securable to the body via the connector assembly and each of the plurality of interchangeable attachments is associated with a type of operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, João Santos
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Patent number: 11024050Abstract: A system for linking information of a point of interest to a position within an image of the location may include a portable device structured to determine a position of the point of interest in the image when the portable device is present within the location depicted by the image; an accessory operably coupled to the portable device and comprising a tool structured to provide information related to the point of interest; a processor operably coupled to the portable device and configured to create a data structure linking the information with the position of the point of interest; and a storage structured to store the data structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle
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Publication number: 20210048291Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a system for measuring an object, the system including a plurality of frame segments. The frame segments are configured to mechanically couple together to form a frame. The plurality of frame segments includes a plurality of measurement device link segments and each of the plurality of measurement device link segments includes a measurement device which together form a plurality of measurement devices having a field of view within or adjacent to the frame. Each of the plurality of measurement devices is operable to measure three-dimensional (3D) coordinates for a plurality of points on the object. The system further includes a computing device to receive data from the plurality of measurement devices via a network established by the plurality of measurement device link segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, Mark Brenner, Michael Müller, Simon Raab, Steffen Kappes
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Patent number: 10914569Abstract: A system and method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinate values of an environment is provided. The method including moving a 2D scanner through the environment. A 2D map of the environment is generated using the 2D scanner. A path is defined through the environment using the 2D scanner. 3D scan locations along the path are defined using the 2D scanner. The 2D scanner is operably coupled to a mobile base unit. The mobile base unit is moved along the path based at least in part on the 2D map and the defined path. 3D coordinate values are measured at the 3D scan locations with a 3D scanner, the 3D scanner being coupled to the mobile base unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, João Santos, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Tobias Boehret
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Publication number: 20200355488Abstract: A system and method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinate values of an environment is provided. The method including moving a scanning platform through the environment along a path. The position of the scanning platform is localized using the scanner. 3D coordinate values are with a 3D scanner that is coupled to the scanning platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, João Santos, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Tobias Boehret
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Patent number: 10819883Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a system of generating a two-dimensional (2D) image of an environment includes a 2D scanner system that includes a measurement device that is mounted to a first body equipment of an operator and one or more processors that are mounted to a second body equipment of the operator. The measurement device includes a light source, an image sensor, and a controller to determine a distance value to one or more object points. The processors generate a 2D submap of the environment in response to an activation signal from the operator and based at least in part on the distance value, each submap generated from a respective point in the environment. Further, the processors generate a 2D image of the environment using multiple 2D submaps.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Aleksej Frank, João Santos, Roland Raith
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Publication number: 20200304690Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a system of generating a two-dimensional (2D) image of an environment includes a 2D scanner system that includes a measurement device that is mounted to a first body equipment of an operator and one or more processors that are mounted to a second body equipment of the operator. The measurement device includes a light source, an image sensor, and a controller to determine a distance value to one or more object points. The processors generate a 2D submap of the environment in response to an activation signal from the operator and based at least in part on the distance value, each submap generated from a respective point in the environment. Further, the processors generate a 2D image of the environment using multiple 2D submaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Aleksej Frank, João Santos, Roland Raith
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Publication number: 20200248863Abstract: Platforms configured to support coordinate measurement devices are described. The platforms include a base plate defining a stable mobile platform, at least one movement device configured to enable movement of the stable mobile platform, at least one stabilizing actuator configured to deploy a stabilizer to engage with a surface, the at least one stabilizing actuator moveable between a deployed state in which the stabilizer contacts a surface and a mobile state in which the at least one movement device contacts the surface, and a platform controller configured to drive movement of the stable mobile platform by controlling operation of the at least one movement device when the at least one stabilizing actuator is in the mobile state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, Robert E. Bridges
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Publication number: 20200191555Abstract: A system and method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinate values of an environment is provided. The method including moving a 2D scanner through the environment. A 2D map of the environment is generated using the 2D scanner. A path is defined through the environment using the 2D scanner. 3D scan locations along the path are defined using the 2D scanner. The 2D scanner is operably coupled to a mobile base unit. The mobile base unit is moved along the path based at least in part on the 2D map and the defined path. 3D coordinate values are measured at the 3D scan locations with a 3D scanner, the 3D scanner being coupled to the mobile base unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, João Santos, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Tobias Boehret
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Patent number: 10655946Abstract: An apparatus includes a kinematic nest that supports an element having a spherical surface, a rotation mechanism that rotates the element, and processor that activates the rotation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, Robert E. Bridges
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Publication number: 20200143559Abstract: A system for linking information of a point of interest to a position within an image of the location may include a portable device structured to determine a position of the point of interest in the image when the portable device is present within the location depicted by the image; an accessory operably coupled to the portable device and comprising a tool structured to provide information related to the point of interest; a processor operably coupled to the portable device and configured to create a data structure linking the information with the position of the point of interest; and a storage structured to store the data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle
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Publication number: 20200109937Abstract: A system and method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinate values of an environment is provided. The method including moving a 2D scanner through the environment. A 2D map of the environment is generated using the 2D scanner. A path is defined through the environment using the 2D scanner. 3D scan locations along the path are defined using the 2D scanner. The 2D scanner is operably coupled to a mobile base unit. The mobile base unit is moved along the path based at least in part on the 2D map and the defined path. 3D coordinate values are measured at the 3D scan locations with a 3D scanner, the 3D scanner being coupled to the mobile base unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, João Santos, Aleksej Frank, Ahmad Ramadneh, Muhammad Umair Tahir, Tobias Boehret
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Publication number: 20190249980Abstract: An apparatus includes a kinematic nest that supports an element having a spherical surface, a rotation mechanism that rotates the element, and processor that activates the rotation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Muhammad Umair Tahir, Oliver Zweigle, Robert E. Bridges