Patents by Inventor Robert Dick
Robert Dick 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: 20240085379Abstract: A metrology apparatus for determining one or more parameters of a structure fabricated in or on a semiconductor substrate. The apparatus comprises a transducer array comprising a plurality of transducers positioned in a plane. The plurality of transducers comprises at least one transmitter transducer for emitting acoustic radiation in a frequency range from 1 GHz to 100 GHz towards the structure, and at least one receiver transducer for receiving acoustic radiation reflected and/or diffracted from the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Mustafa Ümit ARABUL, Zili ZHOU, Willem Marie,Julia,Marcel COENE, Coen Adrianus VERSCHUREN, Paul, Louis,Maria Joseph VAN NEER, Daniele PIRAS, Sandra BLAAK, Wouter Dick KOEK, Robert Wilhelm WILLEKERS
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Publication number: 20230370786Abstract: Acoustic activity detection is provided herein. Operations of a method can include receiving an acoustic signal at a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) microphone. Based on portions of the acoustic signal being determined to exceed a threshold signal level, output pulses are generated. Further, the method can include extracting information representative of a frequency of the acoustic signal based on respective spacing between rising edges of the output pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Tomas Pitak, Igor Mucha, Robert Dick, Michael Tuttle
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Patent number: 11758334Abstract: Acoustic activity detection is provided herein. Operations of a method can include receiving an acoustic signal at a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) microphone. Based on portions of the acoustic signal being determined to exceed a threshold signal level, output pulses are generated. Further, the method can include extracting information representative of a frequency of the acoustic signal based on respective spacing between rising edges of the output pulses.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Tomas Pitak, Igor Mucha, Robert Dick, Michael Tuttle
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Publication number: 20230050915Abstract: Acoustic activity detection is provided herein. Operations of a method can include receiving an acoustic signal at a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) microphone. Based on portions of the acoustic signal being determined to exceed a threshold signal level, output pulses are generated. Further, the method can include extracting information representative of a frequency of the acoustic signal based on respective spacing between rising edges of the output pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Tomas Pitak, Igor Mucha, Robert Dick, Michael Tuttle
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Publication number: 20220061351Abstract: The invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion for the preparation of a frozen confection, the emulsion comprising a weight ratio of water phase to oil phase of from 94:6 to 70:30 wherein: the oil phase comprises at least an edible oil and an emulsifier, the emulsifier having an average HLB of from 0.1 to 5; the water phase comprises at least water and one or more freezing point depressors; the emulsion comprises at least (W×A) wt % emulsifier by weight of the emulsion where: W is the proportion of the water phase in the emulsion expressed as the weight percentage of the total emulsion; and A is 0.0001; the emulsion comprises at most (O×0.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Bastiaan DOMBURG, Robert Dick GROOT, David Matthew LLOYD, Thomas James MILES, Alois Konrad POPP, Rafaella SAMMOUTI, Harmannus TAMMES, Pieter Broer van der WEG
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Publication number: 20210396064Abstract: A method for the operation of a motorized flap arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the flap arrangement has a flap which is pivotable with respect to a motor vehicle body, wherein the flap arrangement has a back-driveable drive arrangement for the motorized adjustment of the flap and a control arrangement for controlling the drive arrangement. It is proposed that an, in particular gravitationally induced, predetermined flap deflection is detected by means of the control arrangement from a de-energized intermediate position of the flap in a monitoring routine and, in response to the detection of the predetermined flap deflection, a holding routine is triggered in which the drive arrangement is adjusted to a flap-holding position in a holding control circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, BambergInventors: Bernd HERTHAN, Sebastian SCHÖDEL, Robert DICK
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Publication number: 20210386452Abstract: A predictive needle insertion device including a needle having a proximal needle end and a distal needle end is disclosed. A probe is movably coupled to the needle such that the probe is capable of extending beyond the distal needle end. An actuator is operable to actuate the probe to apply a mechanical force to a tissue composition. A force sensor and position sensor are configured to determine a resistive force of the tissue composition and an insertion distance of the probe, respectively. A processor is communicatively coupled to the force sensor and the position sensor, and is configured to receive sensor data indicative of a mechanical response to the mechanical force and the insertion distance of the probe, and to implement a predictive model that, based on the sensor data, predicts a forward distance to a remote position of a remote tissue portion of the tissue composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Robert Dick, Michael Burns, Leif Saager, Benjamin Simpson
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Publication number: 20190127997Abstract: A system for forming a concrete porch and steps comprises a reusable metal corner porch form and a plurality of reusable metal straight porch forms, which may have different lengths. Parallel planar abutments of the straight forms are shaped and sized to abut one of the first and second planar abutments of the corner porch form. Each form has fastener-receiving holes through which fasteners are inserted to fasten and immobilize the forms during the concrete pouring and setting. The system includes a plurality of step-forming stringers each having a horizontal member and a pair of spaced-apart polygonal risers affixed to the horizontal member wherein each riser has a plurality of fastener-receiving holes for fastening the stringers during the concrete pouring and setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Robert DICK
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Publication number: 20160245626Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed towards shot shell configurations and methods of making the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Heather Drieling, Charles Warren, Robert Dick, Stephen Leonard
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Patent number: 9185355Abstract: A method for estimating the activity topology of a set of sensed data windows is described. Each of the sensed data windows related to a corresponding sensed region. The method includes the steps of determining a subset of sensed data windows that are not connected; and excluding the subset of sensed data windows from the set of sensed data windows. In one embodiment, the sensed data windows corresponding to image windows such as would be provided by a visual surveillance system.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Snap Network Surveillance Pty LimitedInventors: Anton John van den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Michael John Brooks
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Publication number: 20140140066Abstract: A light fixture that has low ecological impact is presented. Light is produced by Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The light spectrum is restricted to wavelengths that have low biological impact while providing fair colour recognition. The light is projected onto a target area to provide relatively uniform illumination to prevent over-bright regions. Glare and light trespass are limited by baffles and shielding, which is provided by the fixture housing and reflective optics. The adjustable light output can be selected after installation allowing a large range in mounting height for different applications. The light output can be programmed in the field to follow a user-defined daily schedule for turn on and turn off times, duration of illumination and illumination level. The heat sink-mounted LEDs are cooled by direct exposure to the ambient air.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: Robert Dick
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Patent number: 8699787Abstract: A method for generating a three dimensional (3D) model of an object from a series of two dimensional (2D) images is described. The series of 2D images depict varying views of the object and have associated camera parameter information. The method includes the steps of tracing the object in a first 2D image selected from the series of 2D images to provide a first set of tracing information, then tracing the object in a second 2D image selected from the series of 2D images to provide a second set of tracing information. The 3D model of the object is then generated based on the camera parameter information and the first and second sets of tracing information.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Three Pixels Wide Pty Ltd.Inventors: Anton John van den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Thorsten Thormaehlen, Benjamin William Stephen Ward, Philip Hilaire Sean Torr
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Patent number: 8675951Abstract: A method for generating a three dimensional (3D) model of an object is depicted in a two dimensional (2D) image is disclosed, The 2D image includes associated 3D information. The method includes an operator determining a geometric primitive corresponding to shape characteristics of the object and then the generation of the 3D model based on the determined geometric primitive, the 2D image, and the associated 3D information.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Three Pixels Wide Pty Ltd.Inventors: Anton John van den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Thorsten Thormaehlen, Benjamin William Stephen Ward, Philip Hilaire Sean Torr
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Publication number: 20130242109Abstract: A method for estimating the activity topology of a set of sensed data windows is described. Each of the sensed data windows related to a corresponding sensed region. The method includes the steps of determining a subset of sensed data windows that are not connected; and excluding the subset of sensed data windows from the set of sensed data windows. In one embodiment, the sensed data windows corresponding to image windows such as would be provided by a visual surveillance system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: ADELAIDE RESEARCH & INNOVATION PTY LTDInventors: Anton John van den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Michael John Brooks
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Patent number: 8469902Abstract: A method for determining an orientation of an artificial joint, in particular for planning an implantation of at least one artificial joint in a human or animal body, wherein a first part of the artificial joint and a second part of the artificial joint are designed to be able to form an artificial joint connection with each other, wherein the first part is provided for implantation in a first body structure of the human or animal body, and the second part is provided for implantation in a second body structure of the human or animal body, in order to replace an anatomical joint which connects or connected the first body structure to the second body structure, wherein the method comprises the following steps: body structure data are provided which describe a mobility of the first body structure relative to the second body structure; an orientation which is suitable for implanting the artificial joint is determined on the basis of the body structure data.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Brainlab AGInventors: Robert Dick, Lars Dohmen
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Patent number: 8396250Abstract: A method for estimating the activity topology of a set of sensed data windows is described. Each of the sensed data windows related to a corresponding sensed region. The method includes the steps of determining a subset of sensed data windows that are not connected; and excluding the subset of sensed data windows from the set of sensed data windows. In one embodiment, the sensed data windows corresponding to image windows such as would be provided by a visual surveillance system.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty LtdInventors: Anton John van den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Michael John Brooks
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Patent number: 7913071Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for power management including determining at least one of an operating frequency and an operating voltage for a processor and configuring the processor based on the determined at least one of the operating frequency and the operating voltage. The operating frequency is determined based at least in part on direct user input. The operating voltage is determined based at least in part on an individual profile for processor.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Arindam Mallik, Bin Lin, Gokhan Memik, Peter Dinda, Robert Dick
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Publication number: 20100284607Abstract: A method for generating a three dimensional (3D) model of an object from a series of two dimensional (2D) images is described. The series of 2D images depict varying views of the object and have associated camera parameter information. The method includes the steps of tracing the object in a first 2D image selected from the series of 2D images to provide a first set of tracing information, then tracing the object in a second 2D image selected from the series of 2D images to provide a second set of tracing information. The 3D model of the object is then generated based on the camera parameter information and the first and second sets of tracing information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: THREE PIXELS WIDE PTY LTDInventors: Anton John Van Den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Thorsten Thormaehlen, Benjamin William Stephen Ward, Philip Hilaire Sean Torr
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Patent number: 7822588Abstract: A method for selecting a femoral implant based on models of a femoral neck and/or a femoral head of a patient is provided. A femoral neck model and/or femoral head model is produced from three-dimensional reference point spatial positions of the femoral neck or head, and a base size of a femoral implant model is ascertained based on the femoral head model. A femoral implant model is produced from the base size, and the implant model is positioned at a position in or on the femoral head model. An implant value is ascertained that indicates how many or what proportion of the ascertained reference point spatial positions are outside the implant model. If the implant value exceeds a predetermined value, the implant model is repositioned and the process is repeated. If the implant value does not exceed the value, an appropriate size and position of the implant is determined.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: BrainLAB AGInventors: Heiko Mueller, Robert Dick, Martin Adamski, Gregor Tuma
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Publication number: 20100067801Abstract: A method for estimating the activity topology of a set of sensed data windows is described. Each of the sensed data windows related to a corresponding sensed region. The method includes the steps of determining a subset of sensed data windows that are not connected; and excluding the subset of sensed data windows from the set of sensed data windows. In one embodiment, the sensed data windows corresponding to image windows such as would be provided by a visual surveillance system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: ADELAIDE RESEARCH & INNOVATION PTY LTDInventors: Anton John van den Hengel, Anthony Robert Dick, Michael John Brooks