Patents by Inventor William D. Orner

William D. Orner 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: 9791267
    Abstract: Embodiments of a shape measurement system and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system places a two-dimensional initial pattern, which can be implemented as a standalone molding or can be attached to a light source or printed on an outfit, onto a surface of a three-dimensional object. The system captures a transformed version of the initial pattern in two dimensions that is distorted due to the varying depth of the surface. The system then analyzes the transformed pattern and derives three-dimensional information regarding the target object. The analysis, which can incorporate a calibration process, can rely on the projection nature of the light source, the isomorphism/non-isomorphism of the initial pattern, and other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Bismuth, William D. Orner, Jacob Rapoport, Amit Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20170126985
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for an enumeration circuit that enumerates a plurality of devices in an array. The apparatus includes an input line to receive an input signal. A comparator compares the voltage of the input signal to a voltage of a ground reference. Based on the comparison, a first device detector module determines if the current device is a first device of the plurality of devices. The first device detector module asserts a first camera signal if the current device is a first device, else de-asserts the signal. A serial decoder module decodes the input signal based on the first camera signal. An identification number generator module generates an identification string for the current device based on the decoded input signal and the first camera signal. The identification string is encoded by a serial encoder and is driven to the output line by a line driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: William D. Orner, Alexander O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20170122727
    Abstract: Embodiments of a shape measurement system and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system places a two-dimensional initial pattern, which can be implemented as a standalone molding or can be attached to a light source or printed on an outfit, onto a surface of a three-dimensional object. The system captures a transformed version of the initial pattern in two dimensions that is distorted due to the varying depth of the surface. The system then analyzes the transformed pattern and derives three-dimensional information regarding the target object. The analysis, which can incorporate a calibration process, can rely on the projection nature of the light source, the isomorphism/non-isomorphism of the initial pattern, and other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: ROBERT BISMUTH, William D. Orner, Jacob Rapoport, Amit Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20160252346
    Abstract: Embodiments of a shape measurement system and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system places a two-dimensional initial pattern, which can be implemented as a standalone molding or can be attached to a light source or printed on an outfit, onto a surface of a three-dimensional object. The system captures a transformed version of the initial pattern in two dimensions that is distorted due to the varying depth of the surface. The system then analyzes the transformed pattern and derives three-dimensional information regarding the target object. The analysis, which can incorporate a calibration process, can rely on the projection nature of the light source, the isomorphism/non-isomorphism of the initial pattern, and other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Bismuth, William D. Orner, Jacob Rapoport, Amit Rohatgi