Patents by Inventor Steven D. Zimmermann
Steven D. Zimmermann 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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Patent number: 7720254Abstract: An automatic reader system, apparatus, and method for the identification and authentication of articles enabling automatic collection and processing of code data associated with microparticle marks, automatic determination of the code from the code data associated with microparticle marks, and automatic retrieval of reference information associated with the code.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: SMI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Stierman, Dan Hunt, Chris Zdon, Paul Meyers, Steven D. Zimmermann, Christopher S. Gourley
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Patent number: 7714936Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for converting digital images for use in an imaging system. The apparatus includes a data memory which stores digital data representing an image having a circular or spherical field of view such as an image captured by a fish-eye lens, a control input for receiving a signal for selecting a portion of the image, and a converter responsive to the control input for converting digital data corresponding to the selected portion into digital data representing a planar image for subsequent display. Various methods include the steps of storing digital data representing an image having a circular or spherical field of view, selecting a portion of the image, and converting the stored digital data corresponding to the selected portion into digital data representing a planar image for subsequent display. In various embodiments, the data converter and data conversion step may use an orthogonal set of transformation algorithms.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: H. Lee Martin, Daniel P. Kuban, Steven D. Zimmermann, Nicholas Busko
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Publication number: 20090136079Abstract: An automatic reader system, apparatus, and method for the identification and authentication of articles enabling automatic collection and processing of code data associated with microparticle marks, automatic determination of the code from the code data associated with microparticle marks, and automatic retrieval of reference information associated with the code.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: SMI HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Stierman, Dan Hunt, Chris Zdon, Paul Meyers, Steven D. Zimmermann, Christopher S. Gourley
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Patent number: 5359363Abstract: A device for omnidirectional image viewing providing pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a selected field-of-view for use in any application including inspection, monitoring, surveillance, and target acquisition. The imaging device (using optical or infrared images) is based on the effect that the image from a wide angle lens, which produces a circular image of an entire field-of-view, can be mathematically corrected using high speed electronic circuitry. More specifically, an incoming image from any image acquisition source is captured in memory of the device, a transformation is performed for the viewing region of interest and viewing direction, and a corrected image is output as a video image signal for viewing, recording, or analysis. Multiple simultaneous images can be output from a single input image.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1993Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: TeleRobotics International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Kuban, H. Lee Martin, Steven D. Zimmermann, Nick Busko
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Patent number: 5313306Abstract: A endoscopic-type device for omnidirectional image viewing providing electronic pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a selected field-of-view for use in applications in various environments such as in internal medicine inspection, monitoring, and surgery. The imaging device (using optical or infrared images) is based on the effect that the image from a wide angle lens, which produces a circular image of an entire field-of-view, can be mathematically corrected using high speed electronic circuitry. More specifically, an incoming image from a endoscope image acquisition source, including a wide angle lens, is transmitted through an image conduit and captured by a camera that produces output signals according to that image. A transformation of these output signals is performed for the viewing region of interest and viewing direction, and a corrected image is output as a video image signal for viewing, recording, or analysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: TeleRobotics International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Kuban, H. Lee Martin, Steven D. Zimmermann
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Patent number: 5185667Abstract: A device for omnidirectional image viewing providing pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a hemispherical field-of-view that utilizes no moving parts. The imaging device is based on the effect that the image from a fisheye lens, which produces a circular image of an entire hemispherical field-of-view, which can be mathematically corrected using high speed electronic circuitry. More specifically, an incoming fisheye image from any image acquisition source is captured in memory of the device, a transformation is performed for the viewing region of interest and viewing direction, and a corrected image is output as a video image signal for viewing, recording, or analysis. As a result, this device can accomplish the functions of pan, tilt, rotation, and zoom throughout a hemispherical field-of-view without the need for any mechanical mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1991Date of Patent: February 9, 1993Assignee: TeleRobotics International, Inc.Inventor: Steven D. Zimmermann
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Patent number: RE36207Abstract: A device for omnidirectional image viewing providing pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a hemispherical field-of-view that utilizes no moving parts. The imaging device is based on the effect that the image from a fisheye lens, which produces a circular image of at entire hemispherical field-of-view, which can be mathematically corrected using high speed electronic circuitry. More specifically, an incoming fisheye image from any image acquisition source is captured in memory of the device, a transformation is performed for the viewing region of interest and viewing direction, and a corrected image is output as a video image signal for viewing, recording, or analysis. As a result, this device can accomplish the functions of pan, tilt, rotation, and zoom throughout a hemispherical field-of-view without the need for any mechanical mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1996Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Omniview, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Zimmermann, H. Lee Martin