Patents by Inventor Reinhard Becker

Reinhard Becker 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: 9551575
    Abstract: A laser scanner includes a light emitter that generates a modulated light beam for measuring distance and red, blue, and green lights for capturing colors. The beam is collimated and directed to an object point with a steering mirror. Reflected light from the object point is directed by the steering mirror onto scanner optics. The reflected light is directed to an optical receiver that sends the first light in a first path and the second, third and fourth lights in a second path to a color receiver. The first light is demodulated to determine distance to the target. The second, third, and fourth lights are separated and measured to determine three color values. The color values are combined with the measured distance value to determine a color 3D coordinate for the object point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Reinhard Becker
  • Patent number: 9529083
    Abstract: A laser scanner that determines three-dimensional points in an environment further includes a spectrometer for determining the wavelength spectrum of chemical substances in the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Reinhard Becker
  • Patent number: 9513107
    Abstract: A method for measuring and registering three-dimensional (3D) by measuring 3D coordinates with a 3D scanner in a first registration position, measuring two-dimensional (2D) coordinates with the 3D scanner by projecting a beam of light in plane onto the object while the 3D scanner moves from the first registration position to a second registration position, measuring 3D coordinates with the 3D scanner at the second registration position, and determining a correspondence among targets in the first and second registration positions while the 3D scanner moves between the second and third registration positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20160339084
    Abstract: The application relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising 200-1000 U/mL [equimolar to 200-1000 IU human insulin] of insulin glargine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Annke Hahn, Peter Boderke, Christiane Fuerst, Werner Mueller, Ulrich Werner
  • Patent number: 9436003
    Abstract: A 3D measurement device sends a beam of light to a point on an object, receives the reflected light, and determines a distance and two angles to the point, one of the angles measured by an angular encoder, which includes a disk having incremental marks and an index mark. Light from the 3D device is rotated to reflect light from a reference reflector to produce a first synchronization signal. A first difference angle is determined based on counts of the incremental marks and on the first synchronization signal. Light from the 3D device is rotated to reflect light from the reference reflector to produce a second synchronization signal. A second difference angle is determined based on counts of the incremental marks and on the second synchronization signal. The reference correction value of the index mark is determined based on the first and second difference angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Kramer, Martin Ossig, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20160245918
    Abstract: A laser scanner measures 3D coordinates from a first position and a second position and uses a sensor unit that includes at least an accelerometer and gyroscope to register the 3D coordinates, the registration based at least in part on comparison to a measured sensor displacement to a preferred displacement value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Reinhard BECKER, Martin OSSIG, Bernd-Dietmar BECKER
  • Patent number: 9417056
    Abstract: A laser scanner device for optically scanning and measuring an environment includes a base, a measuring head which is rotatable relative to the base, and a mirror which is rotatably relative to the measuring head, wherein, in at least one operating mode, the laser scanner is mounted on a cart by a mounting device, the cart moves the base which is fixedly connected with the mounting device, the measuring head rests relative to the base, the mirror rotates, and the measuring head is locked with the mounting device by a locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Christoph Neundorf, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20160228516
    Abstract: The application relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising 200-1000 U/mL [equimolar to 200-1000 IU human insulin] of insulin glargine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Annke Hahn, Peter Boderke, Christiane Fuerst, Werner Mueller, Ulrich Werner
  • Patent number: 9372265
    Abstract: A method for measuring and registering 3D coordinates has a 3D scanner measure a first collection of 3D coordinates of points from a first registration position. The 3D scanner collects 2D scan sets as 3D measuring device moves from first to second registration positions. A processor determines first and second translation values and a first rotation value based on collected 2D scan sets. 3D scanner measures a second collection of 3D coordinates of points from second registration position. Processor adjusts the second collection of points relative to first collection of points based at least in part on first and second translation values and first rotation value. Processor identifies a correspondence among registration targets in first and second collection of 3D coordinates, and uses this correspondence to further adjust the relative position and orientation of first and second collection of 3D coordinates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20160169659
    Abstract: A method and system for acquiring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of a surface is provided. The method includes providing the scanner configured to emit a light from the light source and reflect the light onto the surface, the scanner further being configured to determine with a processor a three-dimensional coordinate of a point on the surface based at least in part on a first and second angle measuring device and a reflection of the light from the surface. An image is acquired of the surface with a camera and a feature is identified. A first area is identified having a high information content and a first arc segment is determined. The surface is scanned by rotating a motor at a first speed during the first arc segment and at a second speed during a second arc segment, the second speed being greater than the first speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Steffey, Reinhard Becker, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Jurgen Gittinger
  • Patent number: 9345750
    Abstract: The application relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising 200-1000 U/mL [equimolar to 200-1000 IU human insulin] of insulin glargine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Annke Hahn, Peter Boderke, Christiane Fuerst, Werner Mueller, Ulrich Werner
  • Patent number: 9342890
    Abstract: A method for optically scanning and measuring a scene by a three-dimensional (3D) measurement device in which multiple scans are generated to then be registered in a joint coordinate system of the scene. At first at least one cluster is generated from at least one scan, further scans are registered for test purposes in the coordinate system of the cluster, if specified quality criteria are fulfilled and the generated clusters are then joined, for which purpose clusters are selected, registered for test purposes and registering is confirmed if appropriate, wherein the clusters to be joined are visualized with an optional possibility for the user to intervene, for supporting the selection of clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig, Jurgen Gittinger, Helmut Kramer
  • Publication number: 20160069670
    Abstract: A device for scanning and obtaining three-dimensional coordinates is provided. The device may be a hand-held scanner that includes a carrying structure having a front and reverse side, the carrying structure having a first arm, a second arm and a third arm arranged in a T-shape or a Y-shape. A housing is coupled to the reverse side, a handle is positioned opposite the carrying structure, the housing and carrying structure defining an interior space. At least one projector is configured to project at least one pattern on an object, the projector being positioned within the interior space and oriented to project the at least one pattern from the front side. At least two cameras are provided spaced apart from each other, the cameras being configured to record images of the object. The cameras and projector are spaced apart from each other by a pre-determined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Axel Ruhland, Rolf Heidemann, Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig
  • Publication number: 20160073081
    Abstract: A method for automatically generating a three-dimensional (3D) video of a scene by measuring and registering 3D coordinates at a first position and a second position of a 3D measuring device, the 3D video generated by combining two-dimensional images extracted at trajectory points along a trajectory path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig, Daniel Flohr, Daniel Pompe
  • Patent number: 9279662
    Abstract: A method of dynamically adjusting an angular speed of a light beam emitted by a scanner in measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of a surface or of dynamically adjusting an acquisition rate of 3D coordinates of a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Steffey, Reinhard Becker, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Jurgen Gittinger
  • Publication number: 20160047914
    Abstract: A method for measuring and registering three-dimensional (3D) coordinates by measuring 3D coordinates with a 3D scanner in a first registration position, measuring two-dimensional (2D) coordinates with a 2D scanner while moving from the first registration position to a second registration position, measuring 3D coordinates with the 3D scanner at the second registration position, and determining a correspondence among targets in the first and second registration positions while moving between the second registration position and a third registration position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20160033643
    Abstract: A method for measuring and registering three-dimensional (3D) by measuring 3D coordinates with a 3D scanner in a first registration position, measuring two-dimensional (2D) coordinates with the 3D scanner by projecting a beam of light in plane onto the object while the 3D scanner moves from the first registration position to a second registration position, measuring 3D coordinates with the 3D scanner at the second registration position, and determining a correspondence among targets in the first and second registration positions while the 3D scanner moves between the second and third registration positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150369917
    Abstract: A laser scanner that determines three-dimensional points in an environment further includes a spectrometer for determining the wavelength spectrum of chemical substances in the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Reinhard Becker
  • Patent number: 9210288
    Abstract: In a device for optically scanning and measuring an environment, where the device is a laser scanner having a light emitter which, by a rotary mirror, emits an emission light beam, with a light receiver which receives a reception light beam, which, after passing the rotary mirror and a receiver lens which has an optical axis, is reflected from an object in the environment of the laser scanner. The laser scanner also includes a color camera which takes colored pictures of the environment of the laser scanner, and a control and evaluation unit which, for a multitude of measuring points, determines the distance to the object and links it with the colored pictures, the color camera being arranged on the optical axis of the receiver lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Reinhard Becker
  • Patent number: RE45854
    Abstract: In a method for capturing three-dimensional data of an area of space, a plurality of measuring beams (Ls) are sent out to a plurality of measuring points. A detector (50) receives a plurality of reflected beams (Lr) which are reflected by the measuring points (34a). A plurality of distances to the measuring points (34a, 34b) are determined as a function of the reflected beams (Lr). According to one aspect of the invention, at least one object (30) which comprises a hidden channel (66) having a visible entry opening (72) is located in the area of space. A rod-shaped element (32) is inserted into the channel (66) in such a manner that a free end proximal portion (70) protrudes from the entry opening (72). A first distance to a first measuring point (34a) and a second distance to a second measuring point (34b) are determined. An orientation (74) of the hidden channel (66) is determined as a function of the first and the second distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Juergen Gittinger, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker