Patents by Inventor Omar Soubra
Omar Soubra 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: 9936168Abstract: A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Trimble Inc.Inventors: Mikael Wilhelm Nordenfelt, Marc Alexander Howell, Robert Michael Miller, Volker Koehler, Omar Soubra, Nico Becke
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Patent number: 9208382Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are described for identifying objects and/or persons. In one aspect, a method might comprise obtaining a digital image of an object(s) with a digital image recording device. The digital image may be transmitted to a remote computer system, and compared to multiple preexisting digital images using an image comparison software application running thereon. A set of preexisting digital images matching the digital image of the object(s) may be identified, and a (best match) keyphrase associated with the preexisting digital images may be determined. The keyphrase may be returned to a user computer for user confirmation or rejection. In some embodiments, a point cloud may be generated for each object in the image, and fitted with available 3D models, so as to confirm the keyphrase. In some embodiments, the confirmed keyphrase may be sent to a user computer for implementation in a cadastral survey application.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventor: Omar Soubra
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Patent number: 9175955Abstract: A method of measuring an angle includes orienting a measurement device at a reference position characterized by a reference angle. A first panoramic image defined by a predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the first panoramic image includes an object. A first bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined and the measurement device is rotated to a measurement position characterized by a measurement angle. A second panoramic image defined by the predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the second panoramic image includes the object. A second bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined. The measurement angle is computed as a function of the first bearing and the second bearing.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Publication number: 20150181174Abstract: A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Trimble Navigation Ltd.Inventors: Mikael Wilhelm NORDENFELT, Marc Alexander Howell, Robert Michael Miller, Volker Koehler, Omar Soubra, Nico Becke
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Patent number: 9043402Abstract: This disclosure concerns novel tools and techniques for distributing status information, including without limitation status information about commercial equipment. In some cases, a status monitoring device can be attached to, incorporated within, or otherwise placed in communication with a piece of commercial equipment. The status monitoring device can monitor the status of the equipment and communicate that status. Some of the discloses tools and techniques employ a social networking infrastructure to convey information (such as status information about a piece of equipment).Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Bryn Allen Fosburgh, George Derrick Darby, Omar Soubra, James M. Janky
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Patent number: 9001205Abstract: A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Trimble Navigation Ltd.Inventors: Mikael W. Nordenfelt, Marc A. Howell, Robert M. Miller, Volker Koehler, Omar Soubra, Nico Becke
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Publication number: 20140257906Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are described for managing workflow for projects, including, without limitation, cadastral survey projects. In one aspect, a method might comprise providing a workflow management schedule to a user over a network from a remote computer system. The remote computer system might compare one or more workflow items—including one or more of a task, a meeting, a project, a deadline, a time, a date, one or locations, or required data—on the workflow management schedule with workflow items on reference schedules, and identifying one or more necessary workflow items not included on the workflow management schedule, based on the comparison. The remote computer system might add the one or more necessary workflow items to the workflow management schedule. The remote computer system might additionally define, and send to the user, a scope of work associated with each necessary workflow item, based on reference scopes of work.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITEDInventor: Omar Soubra
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Publication number: 20140254865Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are described for identifying objects and/or persons. In one aspect, a method might comprise obtaining a digital image of an object(s) with a digital image recording device. The digital image may be transmitted to a remote computer system, and compared to multiple preexisting digital images using an image comparison software application running thereon. A set of preexisting digital images matching the digital image of the object(s) may be identified, and a (best match) keyphrase associated with the preexisting digital images may be determined. The keyphrase may be returned to a user computer for user confirmation or rejection. In some embodiments, a point cloud may be generated for each object in the image, and fitted with available 3D models, so as to confirm the keyphrase. In some embodiments, the confirmed keyphrase may be sent to a user computer for implementation in a cadastral survey application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITEDInventor: Omar Soubra
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Publication number: 20140104602Abstract: A method of measuring an angle includes orienting a measurement device at a reference position characterized by a reference angle. A first panoramic image defined by a predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the first panoramic image includes an object. A first bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined and the measurement device is rotated to a measurement position characterized by a measurement angle. A second panoramic image defined by the predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the second panoramic image includes the object. A second bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined. The measurement angle is computed as a function of the first bearing and the second bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Patent number: 8600700Abstract: A method of measuring an angle includes orienting a measurement device at a reference position characterized by a reference angle. A first panoramic image defined by a predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the first panoramic image includes an object. A first bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined and the measurement device is rotated to a measurement position characterized by a measurement angle. A second panoramic image defined by the predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the second panoramic image includes the object. A second bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined. The measurement angle is computed as a function of the first bearing and the second bearing.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Publication number: 20130100279Abstract: A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Trimble Navigation Ltd.Inventors: Mikael W. Nordenfelt, Marc A. Howell, Robert M. Miller, Volker Koehler, Omar Soubra, Nico Becke
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Publication number: 20130073605Abstract: This disclosure concerns novel tools and techniques for distributing status information, including without limitation status information about commercial equipment. In some cases, a status monitoring device can be attached to, incorporated within, or otherwise placed in communication with a piece of commercial equipment. The status monitoring device can monitor the status of the equipment and communicate that status. Some of the discloses tools and techniques employ a social networking infrastructure to convey information (such as status information about a piece of equipment).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Bryn Allen Fosburgh, George Derrick Darby, Omar Soubra, James M. Janky
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Publication number: 20130002807Abstract: A method of measuring an angle includes orienting a measurement device at a reference position characterized by a reference angle. A first panoramic image defined by a predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the first panoramic image includes an object. A first bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined and the measurement device is rotated to a measurement position characterized by a measurement angle. A second panoramic image defined by the predetermined range of elevation angles is acquired where the second panoramic image includes the object. A second bearing of the object in relation to the reference angle is determined. The measurement angle is computed as a function of the first bearing and the second bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Patent number: 8285512Abstract: A surveying apparatus includes a support structure and a reflective surface mechanically coupled to the support structure. The reflective surface is configured to receive panoramic data over a 360° field of view. The surveying apparatus also includes an optical system mechanically coupled to the support structure and optically coupled to the reflective surface. The surveying apparatus further includes an imaging system mechanically coupled to the support structure and optically coupled to the optical system and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data from the imaging system and compute an angular measurement based on the received data.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Publication number: 20120150573Abstract: A method for designing a system for real-time site monitoring disclosed. A three-dimensional (3-D) model of a site is accessed by a computer system. The computer system determines a location for placing a monitoring sensor at the site. The computer system determines whether there is an obstruction at the site which inhibits receiving monitoring data by the monitoring sensor when at the location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Omar SOUBRA
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Publication number: 20110264405Abstract: A surveying apparatus includes a support structure and a reflective surface mechanically coupled to the support structure. The reflective surface is configured to receive panoramic data over a 360° field of view. The surveying apparatus also includes an optical system mechanically coupled to the support structure and optically coupled to the reflective surface. The surveying apparatus further includes an imaging system mechanically coupled to the support structure and optically coupled to the optical system and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data from the imaging system and compute an angular measurement based on the received data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Patent number: 7991575Abstract: A system for measuring angles includes a housing and an imaging device disposed in the housing. The system also includes a first optical element disposed in the housing and configured to receive light propagating from a first target along a first optical path and direct the light toward the imaging device and receive light propagating from a second target along a second optical path and direct the light toward the imaging device. The system further includes a processor in electrical communication with the imaging device and configured to receive data from the imaging device, compute a 360° angular map based on the received data, and determine an angular separation between the first target and the second target.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy
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Publication number: 20100174507Abstract: A system for measuring angles includes a housing and an imaging device disposed in the housing. The system also includes a first optical element disposed in the housing and configured to receive light propagating from a first target along a first optical path and direct the light toward the imaging device and receive light propagating from a second target along a second optical path and direct the light toward the imaging device. The system further includes a processor in electrical communication with the imaging device and configured to receive data from the imaging device, compute a 360° angular map based on the received data, and determine an angular separation between the first target and the second target.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITEDInventors: Michael Vogel, Omar Soubra, Darin Muncy