Patents by Inventor Rudi Groeneveld

Rudi Groeneveld 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: 11263452
    Abstract: Various aspects relate to a method of detecting an inventory in a storage space. The method comprises acquiring an image comprising image data depicting at least part of the storage space and determining, for at least an area of the image, at least one product inventory area. Next, it is detected whether the image data comprised by the image area has a transition of intensity above a pre-determined threshold within a pre-determined distance. Based on the outcome of the detection, it is determined a product is present in the product inventory area if the transition of intensity within the pre-determined distance is detected. Using edge detection, no comparison of subsequently acquired images is required. If an edge is detected, a product is determined to be present on a particular location on the shelf. This determination may be executed based on one single image, rather than on two consecutively acquired images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Opticon Sensors Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Dick De Haas, Rudi Groeneveld, Pieter Abraham Maarten Anemaet, Pascal Krijnberg
  • Publication number: 20210201022
    Abstract: Various aspects relate to a method of detecting an inventory in a storage space. The method comprises acquiring an image comprising image data depicting at least part of the storage space and determining, for at least an area of the image, at least one product inventory area. Next, it is detected whether the image data comprised by the image area has a transition of intensity above a pre-determined threshold within a pre-determined distance. Based on the outcome of the detection, it is determined a product is present in the product inventory area if the transition of intensity within the pre-determined distance is detected. Using edge detection, no comparison of subsequently acquired images is required. If an edge is detected, a product is determined to be present on a particular location on the shelf. This determination may be executed based on one single image, rather than on two consecutively acquired images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Dick DE HAAS, Rudi GROENEVELD, Pieter Abraham Maarten ANEMAET, Pascal KRIJNBERG
  • Patent number: 10411417
    Abstract: A panel element is for use in a modular wall system with vertical support structures. The panel element includes a panel having a planar surface and side edges transverse to the planar surface, the planar surface can be hung up on at least one of the vertical support structures. An electrical connector is provided on the back of the panel, including a first connector pin and a connector second pin for forming electrical connections. The first and second connector pins fit within openings in a surface of one of the vertical support structure. The connector pins are movably coupled to the panel so as to allow movement of the first and second connector pins in at least one direction parallel to the planar surface between an extended position and a pulled-in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Opticon Sensors Europe B.V.
    Inventors: Dick de Haas, Rudi Groeneveld
  • Publication number: 20180269637
    Abstract: A panel element is provided for use in a modular wall system with vertical support structures. The panel element includes a panel having a planar surface and side edges transverse to the planar surface, the planar surface can be hung up on at least one of the vertical support structures. An electrical connector is provided on the back of the panel, including a first connector pin and a connector second pin for forming electrical connections. The first and second connector pins fit within openings in a surface of one of the vertical support structure. The connector pins are movably coupled to the panel so as to allow movement of the first and second connector pins in at least one direction parallel to the planar surface between an extended position and a pulled-in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Dick de Haas, Rudi Groeneveld
  • Patent number: D787044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Prolex B.V.
    Inventor: Rudi Groeneveld