Patents by Inventor Thomas OBrien

Thomas OBrien 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: 10132738
    Abstract: Platelets or blood cells are detected in a fluid sample by adjusting a focal depth of a microscope through a range of values, the microscope having a mounted sample and an objective lens adapted with one or both of (a) a spherical aberration correction unmatched to a utilized cover plate for the sample, or (2) a numerical aperture unmatched to a utilized illumination source for the sample. Images are recorded at different specific focal depths and in multiple z planes of a fluid bearing the platelets, where the position of platelets may overlap on different of the multiple z planes that are recorded, the images recorded through the cover plate, thus causing the generation of a specific light-dark pattern indicative of platelets at particular positions and at multiple depths in the fluid media. The images are analyzed for the specific light-dark pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: FOCE Technology International BV
    Inventors: Thomas Obrien, Hendrik Dijkstra, Marcel F Schemmann
  • Publication number: 20170292905
    Abstract: Platelets or blood cells are detected in a fluid sample by adjusting a focal depth of a microscope through a range of values, the microscope having a mounted sample and an objective lens adapted with one or both of (a) a spherical aberration correction unmatched to a utilized cover plate for the sample, or (2) a numerical aperture unmatched to a utilized illumination source for the sample. Images are recorded at different specific focal depths and in multiple z planes of a fluid bearing the platelets, where the position of platelets may overlap on different of the multiple z planes that are recorded, the images recorded through the cover plate, thus causing the generation of a specific light-dark pattern indicative of platelets at particular positions and at multiple depths in the fluid media. The images are analyzed for the specific light-dark pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Obrien, Hendrik Dijkstra, Marcel F. Schemmann
  • Patent number: 9690974
    Abstract: Platelets or blood cells are detected in a fluid sample by adjusting a focal depth of a microscope through a range of values, the microscope having a mounted sample and an objective lens adapted with one or both of (a) a spherical aberration correction unmatched to a utilized cover plate for the sample, or (2) a numerical aperture unmatched to a utilized illumination source for the sample. Images are recorded at different specific focal depths and in multiple z planes of a fluid bearing the platelets, where the position of platelets may overlap on different of the multiple z planes that are recorded, the images recorded through the cover plate, thus causing the generation of a specific light-dark pattern indicative of platelets at particular positions and at multiple depths in the fluid media. The images are analyzed for the specific light-dark pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: 2M Engineering Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Obrien, Hendrik Dijkstra, Marcel F Schemmann
  • Publication number: 20140205176
    Abstract: Platelets or blood cells are detected in a fluid sample by adjusting a focal depth of a microscope through a range of values, the microscope having a mounted sample and an objective lens adapted with one or both of (a) a spherical aberration correction unmatched to a utilized cover plate for the sample, or (2) a numerical aperture unmatched to a utilized illumination source for the sample. Images are recorded at different specific focal depths and in multiple z planes of a fluid bearing the platelets, where the position of platelets may overlap on different of the multiple z planes that are recorded, the images recorded through the cover plate, thus causing the generation of a specific light-dark pattern indicative of platelets at particular positions and at multiple depths in the fluid media. The images are analyzed for the specific light-dark pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: FOCE Technology International BV
    Inventors: Thomas Obrien, Hendrik Dijkstra, Marcel F Schemmann
  • Patent number: 7139991
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically instantiating built-in-system test (BIST) modules in memory designs is disclosed. The method and system include providing a server over a network that integrates a set of design tools, including an automated front-end software process and an automated back-end software process. According to the method and system, a user may access the server over the network and enter a request for a memory design. The front-end software process is then executed to automatically generate a netlist of a BIST from the user request. Thereafter, the back-end software process is executed to automatically generate a placement and route view of the BIST.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: LSI Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Yaron Kretchmer, Michael Porter, Thomas Obrien
  • Publication number: 20050204235
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically instantiating built-in-system test (BIST) modules in memory designs is disclosed. The method and system include providing a server over a network that integrates a set of design tools, including an automated front-end software process and an automated back-end software process. According to the method and system, a user may access the server over the network and enter a request for a memory design. The front-end software process is then executed to automatically generate a netlist of a BIST from the user request. Thereafter, the back-end software process is executed to automatically generate a placement and route view of the BIST.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Yaron Kretchmer, Michael Porter, Thomas Obrien
  • Patent number: 6931606
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically instantiating built-in-system test (BIST) modules in memory designs is disclosed. The method and system include providing a server over a network that integrates a set of design tools, including an automated front-end software process and an automated back-end software process. According to the method and system, a user may access the server over the network and enter a request for a memory design. The front-end software process is then executed to automatically generate a netlist of a BIST from the user request. Thereafter, the back-end software process is executed to automatically generate a placement and route view of the BIST.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: LSI Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Yaron Kretchmer, Michael Porter, Thomas OBrien