Patents by Inventor Robert Havlik

Robert Havlik 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).

  • Mapping glints to light sources
    Patent number: 9292765
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides various embodiments for mapping glints that reflect off from an object to light sources responsible for the glints. Embodiments disclosed herein are able to correctly map glints to light sources by capturing just a few images with a camera. Each image is captured while illuminating the object with a different pattern of light sources. A glint free image may also be determined. A glint free image is one in which the glints have been removed by image processing techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Knee, John Eldridge, Robert Havlik, Ronald Boskovic, Christopher Mei, Gerhard Schneider, Djordje Nijemcevic, David Nister
  • MAPPING GLINTS TO LIGHT SOURCES
    Publication number: 20150193920
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides various embodiments for mapping glints that reflect off from an object to light sources responsible for the glints. Embodiments disclosed herein are able to correctly map glints to light sources by capturing just a few images with a camera. Each image is captured while illuminating the object with a different pattern of light sources. A glint free image may also be determined. A glint free image is one in which the glints have been removed by image processing techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Derek Knee, John Eldridge, Robert Havlik, Ronald Boskovic, Christopher Mei, Gerhard Schneider, Djordje Nijemcevic, David Nister