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).

  • Publication number: 20150323350
    Abstract: A method is given for finding a reference correction value of an index mark of an angular encoder. The angular encoder includes a first read head, a second read head, and a patterned element having incremental marks and an index mark. In a first instance and in a second instance, the patterned element is rotated relative to the read heads to obtain incremental readings from the first read head and the second read head and an index mark from the first read head. Based on these readings, a processor determines, in the first instance, a first reference position and, in the second instance, a second reference position. The processor determines the reference correction value based at least in part on the first reference position and the second reference position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander Kramer, Martin Ossig, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150323355
    Abstract: A method for finding a reference correction value of an angular encoder index mark is given. The angular encoder has a first read head, a second read head, and a patterned element that includes incremental marks and an index mark. In a first instance, the first read head detects the presence of the index mark and, in response, the second read head generates a first analog signal. In a second instance, the first read head detects the presence of the index mark and, in response, the second read head generates a second analog signal. A processor determines the reference correction value based at least in part on the first analog signal and the second analog signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander Kramer, Martin Ossig, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150323354
    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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander Kramer, Martin Ossig, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150285913
    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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig, Jurgen Gittinger, Helmut Kramer
  • Patent number: 9134339
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig, Bernd-Dietmar Becker
  • Patent number: 9115986
    Abstract: A device for optically scanning and measuring an environment is provided. The device includes a movable scanner having at least one first projector for producing at least one uncoded first pattern on an object in the environment. The scanner includes at least one camera for recording images of the object provided with the pattern and a controller coupled to the first projector and the camera. The device further includes at least one second projector which projects a stationary uncoded second pattern on the object while the scanner is moved. Wherein the controller has a processor configured to determine a set of three-dimensional coordinates of points on a surface of the object from a set of images acquired by the camera based at least in part on the first pattern. The controller is further configured to register the set of images relative based in part on the stationary second pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rolf Heidemann, Martin Ossig, Reinhard Becker
  • Patent number: 9113023
    Abstract: A laser scanner has a light emitter, a rotary mirror, a light receiver, a first beam splitter to send electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energy generator into the environment, a second beam splitter to send reflected electromagnetic energy to a spectroscopic energy detector, and a control and evaluation unit, the spectroscopic energy detector configured to determine wavelengths in the reflected electromagnetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150226840
    Abstract: A laser scanner and method of operation to determine the consistency of a registration is provided. The method includes generating with the laser scanner at least a first scan of the scene with first measuring points. The laser scanner generates at least one second scan of the scene with second measuring points. At least one measured distance is determined from at least one of the second measuring points to the center of the second scan. The second scan is provisionally registered subjected to a consistency check. The consistency check is performed. At least one virtual distance is determined from at least one of the first measuring points to the center of the second scan. The consistency check is based at least in part on comparing the at least one virtual distance with the at least one measured distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig
  • Patent number: 9074878
    Abstract: A laser scanner for optically scanning and measuring an environment is provided. The laser scanner includes a light transmitter for emitting a light beam to measure a plurality of points in the environment, the light transmitter coupled to the rotating unit. A receiver is provided for receiving a reflected light beam reflected from the plurality of measurement points, the receiver being coupled to the rotating unit. A first image acquisition unit is configured to record a visible image of an area of the environment that includes the plurality of points. A sensing device is configured to record data of the area. A processor is operably coupled to the receiver, the first image acquisition unit and the sensing device, the processor is configured to associate a color value from the visible image and a recorded data value from the sensing device with each of the plurality of points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Steffey, Reinhard Becker, Bernd-Dietmar Becker
  • Patent number: 9074883
    Abstract: With a device for optically scanning and measuring an environment which is designed as a laser scanner, with a light emitter, which emits an emission light beam, with a light receiver which receives a reception light beam which is reflected by an object in the surroundings of the laser scanner or scattered otherwise, with a control and evaluation unit which determines the distance to the object for a multitude of measuring points, wherein the emission light beam is a superposition of three laser beams having different wave lengths, which define the three-dimensional color space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Schumann, Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig, Jürgen Gittinger
  • Publication number: 20150164999
    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: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Annke Frick, Peter Boderke, Christiane Fuerst, Werner Mueller, Ulrich Werner
  • Publication number: 20150160343
    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 and a second collection of 3D coordinates of points from a second registration position. In between these positions, the 3D measuring device collects depth-camera images. A processor determines first and second translation values and a first rotation value based on the depth-camera images. The processor identifies a correspondence among registration targets in the first and second collection of 3D coordinates based at least in part on the first and second translation values and the first rotation value. The processor uses this correspondence and the first and second collection of 3D coordinates to determine 3D coordinates of a registered 3D collection of points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150160347
    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. A 2D scanner collects horizontal 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 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150160348
    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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150160342
    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 and a second collection of 3D coordinates of points from a second registration position. In between these positions, the 3D scanner collects 2D camera images. A processor determines first and second translation values and a first rotation value based on the 2D camera images. The processor adjusts the second collection of points relative to the first collection of points based at least in part on the first and second translation values and the first rotation value. The processor identifies a correspondence among registration targets in the first and second collection of 3D coordinates, and uses this correspondence to further adjust the relative position and orientation of the first and second collection of 3D coordinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver Zweigle, Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Reinhard Becker
  • Publication number: 20150085068
    Abstract: A method interactively displays panoramic images of a scene. The method includes measuring 3D coordinates of the scene with a 3D measuring instrument at a first position and a second position. The 3D coordinates are registering into a common frame of reference. Within the scene, a trajectory includes a plurality of trajectory points. Along the trajectory, 2D images are generated from the commonly registered 3D coordinates. A user interface provides a trajectory display mode that sequentially displays a collection of 2D images at the trajectory points. The user interface also provides a rotational display mode that allows a user to select a desired view direction at a given trajectory point. The user selects the trajectory display mode or the rotational display mode and sees the result shown on the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig
  • Publication number: 20150085301
    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: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig, Bernd-Dietmar Becker
  • Patent number: 8970823
    Abstract: A device for optically scanning and measuring an environment is provided. The device includes a movable scanner having at least one first projector for producing at least one uncoded first pattern on an object in the environment. The scanner includes at least one camera for recording images of the object provided with the pattern and a controller coupled to the first projector and the camera. The device further includes at least one second projector which projects a stationary uncoded second pattern on the object while the scanner is moved. Wherein the controller has a processor configured to determine a set of three-dimensional coordinates of points on a surface of the object from a set of images acquired by the camera based at least in part on the first pattern. The controller is further configured to register the set of images relative based in part on the stationary second pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: FARO Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolf Heidemann, Martin Ossig, Reinhard Becker
  • Patent number: D733141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Axel Ruhland, Rolf Heidemann, Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig
  • Patent number: D741864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Axel Ruhland, Rolf Heidemann, Reinhard Becker, Martin Ossig