Patents by Inventor Peter Duerr
Peter Duerr 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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Publication number: 20170169582Abstract: [Object] To provide a novel and improved information processing device that can make more efficient an inspection performed by a flying body capable of performing imaging. [Solution] Provided is an information processing device including an imaging position information acquisition unit configured to acquire imaging position information at a time when a structure is imaged which is acquired by an imaging device configured to fly over a periphery of the structure to image the structure on the basis of certain flight information, and a damage data generating unit configured to use a captured image of the structure imaged by the imaging device and the imaging position information and to generate data related to damage of the structure including position information of damage of the structure included in the captured image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Kayoko Tanaka, Kohtaro Sabe, Tsutomu Sawada, Satoru Shimizu, Kousuke Suzuki, Peter Duerr, Miki Shibuya, Hironari Mizumura
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Publication number: 20170010615Abstract: [Object] To provide a control device that can make more efficient an inspection performed by a flying body capable of performing imaging. [Solution] Provided is a control device including an acquisition unit configured to acquire information related to an overview of a structure, and a flight information generating unit configured to generate flight information of a flying body being caused to fly over a periphery of the structure to image the structure on the basis of the information acquired by the acquisition unit. The control device generates information used to cause the flying body to image the structure, and thereby makes it possible to make more efficient the inspection performed by the flying body capable of performing imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Kayoko Tanaka, Kohtaro Sabe, Miki Shibuya, Tsutomu Sawada, Satoru Shimizu, Kousuke Suzuki, Haruto Takeda, Peter Duerr, Masaomi Nabeta, Takekazu Kakinuma, Hironari Mizumura
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Patent number: 9361590Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including a manipulation model learning unit configured to learn a manipulation model regarding manipulation of a first object by a second object, by use of an actual image that is an actually observed image including the first object and the second object, the manipulation model associating a position and a change in state of the second object, when a state of the second object changes at a position in an object reference coordinate system with the first object regarded as a reference, with a change in state of the first object caused by the change in state of the second object.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kuniaki Noda, Kenta Kawamoto, Peter Duerr, Kohtaro Sabe
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Patent number: 9111172Abstract: An information processing device includes: a foreground state estimating unit configured to estimate a foreground state of an image using an actual image which is an image to be actually observed; and a visible model updating unit configured to update a background visible model which is visibility of the background of an image and a foreground visible model which is visibility of the foreground using an estimation result of the foreground state.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Kuniaki Noda, Kenta Kawamoto, Peter Duerr, Kohtaro Sabe
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Publication number: 20140313332Abstract: There is provided a control device including an image display unit configured to acquire, from a flying body, an image captured by an imaging device provided in the flying body and to display the image, and a flight instruction generation unit configured to generate a flight instruction for the flying body based on content of an operation performed with respect to the image captured by the imaging device and displayed by the image display unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: KOHTARO SABE, YASUNORI KAWANAMI, KENTA KAWAMOTO, TSUTOMU SAWADA, SATORU SHIMIZU, PETER DUERR, YUKI YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20140114888Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including a manipulation model learning unit configured to learn a manipulation model regarding manipulation of a first object by a second object, by use of an actual image that is an actually observed image including the first object and the second object, the manipulation model associating a position and a change in state of the second object, when a state of the second object changes at a position in an object reference coordinate system with the first object regarded as a reference, with a change in state of the first object caused by the change in state of the second object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Kuniaki NODA, Kenta KAWAMOTO, Peter DUERR, Kohtaro SABE
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Publication number: 20130243331Abstract: An information processing device includes: a foreground state estimating unit configured to estimate a foreground state of an image using an actual image which is an image to be actually observed; and a visible model updating unit configured to update a background visible model which is visibility of the background of an image and a foreground visible model which is visibility of the foreground using an estimation result of the foreground state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Kuniaki NODA, Kenta Kawamoto, Peter Duerr, Kohtaro Sabe
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Patent number: 8254005Abstract: The invention relates to arrangements of micromechanical elements, preferably microoptical elements, which are each held by means of spring elements. In this respect, they can be pivoted or also deflected in translation around a rotational axis by the effect of electrostatic forces. It is the object of the invention to provide an arrangement having micromechanical elements which can be operated over a long time period without drift without any frequent recalibration being necessary. The arrangement in accordance with the invention having micromechanical elements is made in this connection such that electrodes are likewise arranged beneath micromechanical elements, that is, on the side onto which no electromagnetic radiation can be directly incident. In this respect, a respective electrode is arranged and made such that it is associated with at least two micromechanical elements. It can in this connection effect a deflection of the micromechanical elements associated with it by electrostatic force effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Ingo Wullinger, Peter Dürr
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Patent number: 7934575Abstract: A method for the locomotion of devices on opposite sides of a surface, one or more of which are mobile robots. Devices on opposing sides of the surface are coupled by an attractive force, which helps generate enough friction between said devices and the surface to allow devices to move across the surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventors: Markus Waibel, Peter Duerr
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Publication number: 20090310204Abstract: The invention relates to arrangements of micromechanical elements, preferably microoptical elements, which are each held by means of spring elements. In this respect, they can be pivoted or also deflected in translation around a rotational axis by the effect of electrostatic forces. It is the object of the invention to provide an arrangement having micromechanical elements which can be operated over a long time period without drift without any frequent recalibration being necessary. The arrangement in accordance with the invention having micromechanical elements is made in this connection such that electrodes are likewise arranged beneath micromechanical elements, that is, on the side onto which no electromagnetic radiation can be directly incident. In this respect, a respective electrode is arranged and made such that it is associated with at least two micromechanical elements. It can in this connection effect a deflection of the micromechanical elements associated with it by electrostatic force effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2006Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Ingo Wullinger, Peter Dürr
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Publication number: 20090166102Abstract: A method for the locomotion of devices on opposite sides of a surface, one or more of which are mobile robots. Devices on opposing sides of the surface are coupled by an attractive force, which helps generate enough friction between said devices and the surface to allow devices to move across the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Markus Waibel, Peter Duerr
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Patent number: 7424330Abstract: In order to prevent negative effects of imprinting an the addressing accuracy of deformable actuators, a method for controlling deformable actuators has, during an event period, driving the first and the second deformable actuator for causing the deformable actuators to assume a first and a second deformation state, respectively; and, before or after the event period, driving the first and the second deformable actuator for causing the deformable actuators to assume deformations states to counteract an imprinting caused during the event period by approximating the loads applied to the deformable actuators to each other. According to an embodiment, before or after the event period, for a period substantially as long as the operation period, the first and the second deformable actuator are driven such that the first deformable actuator assumes the second deformation state and the second deformable actuator assumes the first deformation state.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e. V., Micronic Laser Systems ABInventors: Peter Duerr, Ulric Ljungblad
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Patent number: 7306409Abstract: A cutting insert intended exemplarily for use in a face-milling cutter, has an all-around extending rake surface which changes into a plateau surface by an uninterrupted step. The step reaches its greatest height in the corner regions of the cutting insert. The rake surface defines a positive rake angle. The step prevents the produced chips from running onto the plateau surface. As a result of such a measure, a smear-on of material onto the plateau surface from a chip is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Walter AGInventors: Thorsten Stabel, Hans-Peter Dürr
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Patent number: 7072090Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to reduce charging effects affecting a degree of movement of at least one movable micro mirror in a spatial light modulator, said at least one movable micro mirror is electrostatically attractable to at least one electrode, including the action of attracting electrostatically said at least one micro mirror in a sequence of reversed electrical field between said micro mirror and said at least one electrode.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Micronic Laser Systems ABInventors: Peter Dürr, Ulric Llungblad
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Patent number: 7061226Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to detect at least one defective pixel in a spatial light modulator comprising numerous pixel elements. The spatial light modulator is imaged to a detector. A relayed image of a first chess-board pattern of pixels in said spatial light modulator is detected by said detector. A relayed image of a second chess-board pattern of pixels in said spatial light modulator is detected, which is inverted to the first chessboard pattern, by said detector. The relayed images of said first and second chessboard patterns are analyzed to detect differences between said detected images and theoretical images thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Micronic Laser Systems ABInventor: Peter Dürr
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Publication number: 20060018048Abstract: In order to prevent negative effects of imprinting an the addressing accuracy of deformable actuators, a method for controlling deformable actuators has, during an event period, driving the first and the second deformable actuator for causing the deformable actuators to assume a first and a second deformation state, respectively; and, before or after the event period, driving the first and the second deformable actuator for causing the deformable actuators to assume deformations states to counteract an imprinting caused during the event period by approximating the loads applied to the deformable actuators to each other. According to an embodiment, before or after the event period, for a period substantially as long as the operation period, the first and the second deformable actuator are driven such that the first deformable actuator assumes the second deformation state and the second deformable actuator assumes the first deformation state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Peter Duerr, Ulric Ljungblad
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Patent number: 6956692Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling exposure of a surface of a substrate in a process of structuring the substrate with light of a predetermined intensity are described, wherein the light is directed to the surface by means of a deflectable mirror. The intensity has a first maximum at a first deflection of the deflectable mirror, a first minimum at a second deflection of the deflectable mirror, a second maximum at a third deflection of the deflectable mirror, and a second minimum at a fourth deflection of the deflectable mirror. A signal representing the predetermined intensity, and a signal representing a threshold intensity are received, the threshold intensity being equal to or less than the intensity of the second maximum. It is determined whether the predetermined intensity is greater than the threshold intensity.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Micronic Laser Systems, ABInventors: Peter Duerr, Torbjoern Sandstroem
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Patent number: 6921233Abstract: A cutter insert for milling tools includes a base body having a base surface, a top surface, and four side surfaces. The four side surfaces, together with each of the base surface and the top surface, define respective cutting edges. The base body is twisted about each of two perpendicular, coplanar axes of the base body. Each side surface has two opposite corner edges that are offset from one another in a direction parallel to a center axis of the base body.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Walter AGInventors: Hans-Peter Duerr, Thorsten Stabel
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Publication number: 20050139755Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling exposure of a surface of a substrate in a process of structuring the substrate with light of a predetermined intensity are described, wherein the light is directed to the surface by means of a deflectable mirror. The intensity has a first maximum at a first deflection of the deflectable mirror, a first minimum at a second deflection of the deflectable mirror, a second maximum at a third deflection of the deflectable mirror, and a second minimum at a fourth deflection of the deflectable mirror. A signal representing the predetermined intensity, and a signal representing a threshold intensity are received, the threshold intensity being equal to or less than the intensity of the second maximum. It is determined whether the predetermined intensity is greater than the threshold intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Peter Duerr, Torbjoern Sandstroem
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Patent number: 6885493Abstract: The present invention relates to a movable micro-element with reduced imprinting or hysteresis effect arranged spaced apart from a surface comprising at least one electrode. At least one restoring element is connected to said movable micro-element. An address electrode is arranged on said surface and capable to electrostatically attract said movable micro-element. Said address electrode is addressed to a first potential. Said movable micro-element is first set to a second potential defining a non addressed state and at a time period ?t before a predetermined pulsed signal is emitted said movable micro-element is switched from said second potential to a third potential defining an addressed state. Said movable micro-element is kept in said addressed state for a time period of ?t+?t?. The invention also relates to a Spatial Light Modulator (SLM), an apparatus for patterning a workpiece and a method of reducing an imprinting or hysteresis effect of a movable micro-element.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Micronic Lasersystems ABInventors: Ulric Ljungblad, Hubert Karl Lakner, Peter Dürr