Patents by Inventor Peter-André Redert

Peter-André Redert 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).

  • Method of and scaling unit for scaling a three-dimensional model
    Patent number: 7388583
    Abstract: A method of scaling a three-dimensional input model (200-208) into a scaled three-dimensional output model (210-224) is disclosed. The method comprises determining for portions of the three-dimensional input model respective probabilities that the corresponding portions of the scaled three-dimensional output model are visible in a two-dimensional view of the scaled three-dimensional output model and geometrically transforming portions of the three-dimensional input model into the respective portions of the scaled three-dimensional output model on basis of the respective probabilities. The determining of probability of visibility is based on a projection of the three-dimensional input model in a viewing direction. By taking into account that some portions are not visible, no depth-range is wasted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Peter-André Redert