Patents by Inventor Steven Mandeli

Steven Mandeli 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).

  • Method and apparatus for locating and identifying an object of interest in a complex image
    Patent number: 5848190
    Abstract: A method of location and identification of an object of interest in a complex image frame involves defining the object of interest as a reference template. The ranks of grey shades in the complex image frame and reference template are computed. The ranks of grey shades in the reference template are compared with the ranks of grey shades of the complex image, thereby determining closeness of fit. A threshold for detection is set by utilizing selected decision data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Kleehammer, Steven Mandeli