Patents by Inventor Ralph Crabtree

Ralph Crabtree 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: 9124778
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to multi-sensor apparatuses and methods for using the same. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to an integrated multi-lens video platform with integrated software for collecting data from each lens and merging the same into a unified data output. According to one aspect, the present apparatus comprises a single integrated unit comprising two disparity-based stereo image sensors (e.g., cameras) for capturing stereo image data (e.g., relating to three-dimensional images and object-tracking) and a single high resolution sensor (e.g., camera) for capturing high resolution and/or color data. Thus, generally, one aspect of the present platform includes three (3) cameras—two cameras directed to stereo vision capabilities, and a third camera directed to high resolution uses. In other embodiments, other camera configurations, numbers, and arrangements are possible as will occur to one of ordinary skill in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Nomi Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph Crabtree
  • Publication number: 20070122002
    Abstract: Systems and methods that determine a position value of a first object and a position value of a second object, and compare the position value of the first object with the position value of the second object to determine if the second object is in a queue with the first object are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Ralph Crabtree
  • Publication number: 20050117778
    Abstract: Systems and methods that determine a position value of a first object and a position value of a second object, and compare the position value of the first object with the position value of the second object to determine if the second object is in a queue with the first object are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventor: Ralph Crabtree