Patents by Inventor Yoram Hofman

Yoram Hofman 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: 12008815
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cloud-based device management. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images captured in relation to a device, processes the one or more images to determine a presence of one or more identifiers within the one or more images, based on a determination that an identifier is present within the one or more images, processes the identifier in relation to an information repository to determine a permission status with respect to the identifier; identifies an instruction protocol associated with the device, generates an instruction corresponding to the permission status and the instruction protocol, and provides the instruction to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: OMNIQ Corp.
    Inventors: Igal Dvir, Yoram Hofman
  • Patent number: 11657606
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for dynamic image capture and processing. In one implementation, a processing device receives a first video stream, the first video stream being captured via an optical sensor configured with a first set of capture parameters. The processing device processes the first video stream with a first set of processing parameters. The processing device receives a second video stream, the second video stream being captured via the optical sensor configured with a second set of capture parameters. The processing device processes the second video stream with a second set of processing parameters. The processing device provides an output based on at least one of (a) the first video stream, as processed, or (b) the second video stream, as processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: OMNIQ Corp.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Igal Dvir
  • Publication number: 20200141175
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cloud-based device management. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images captured in relation to a device, processes the one or more images to determine a presence of one or more identifiers within the one or more images, based on a determination that an identifier is present within the one or more images, processes the identifier in relation to an information repository to determine a permission status with respect to the identifier; identifies an instruction protocol associated with the device, generates an instruction corresponding to the permission status and the instruction protocol, and provides the instruction to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Igal Dvir, Yoram Hofman
  • Patent number: 10323450
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cloud-based device management. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images captured in relation to a device, processes the one or more images to determine a presence of one or more identifiers within the one or more images, based on a determination that an identifier is present within the one or more images, processes the identifier in relation to an information repository to determine a permission status with respect to the identifier; identifies an instruction protocol associated with the device, generates an instruction corresponding to the permission status and the instruction protocol, and provides the instruction to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Igal Dvir, Yoram Hofman
  • Publication number: 20180253674
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining product arrangement are provided. The method includes: receiving one or more images, the one or more images reflecting a retail arrangement of at least one product, processing, with a processor executing code, the one or more images to: (a) identify the at least one product, and (b) determine the retail arrangement of the at least one product, computing, based on (a) an identification of the at least one product and (b) a determination of a retail arrangement of the at least one product, one or more performance indicators, the one or more performance indicators reflecting compliance with one or more retail arrangement guidelines established with respect to the at least one product, and providing feedback based on the one or more performance indicators. Other embodiments of the various aspects include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Meta Rotenberg
  • Patent number: 10007855
    Abstract: A system and method, which enables precise identification of characters contained in vehicle license plates, container I.D, chassis I.D, aircraft serial number and other such identification markings. The system can process these identified characters and operate devices, such as access control operations, traffic systems and vehicle and container tracking and management systems, and provide records of all markings together with their images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Lev Nikulin
  • Patent number: 9785898
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining product arrangement are provided. The method includes: receiving one or more images, the one or more images reflecting a retail arrangement of at least one product, processing, with a processor executing code, the one or more images to: (a) identify the at least one product, and (b) determine the retail arrangement of the at least one product, computing, based on (a) an identification of the at least one product and (b) a determination of a retail arrangement of the at least one product, one or more performance indicators, the one or more performance indicators reflecting compliance with one or more retail arrangement guidelines established with respect to the at least one product, and providing feedback based on the one or more performance indicators. Other embodiments of the various aspects include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Meta Rotenberg
  • Publication number: 20170107752
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cloud-based device management. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images captured in relation to a device, processes the one or more images to determine a presence of one or more identifiers within the one or more images, based on a determination that an identifier is present within the one or more images, processes the identifier in relation to an information repository to determine a permission status with respect to the identifier; identifies an instruction protocol associated with the device, generates an instruction corresponding to the permission status and the instruction protocol, and provides the instruction to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Igal Dvir, Yoram Hofman
  • Publication number: 20160247268
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting container seals. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images and processes the one or more images to identify one or more areas of interest within at least one of the one or more images, the one or more areas of interest including one or more areas of the one or more images within which a container seal is relatively likely to be present. The processing device compares the one or more identified areas of interest with one or more templates, each of the one or more templates being associated with one or more respective seal types. The processing device identifies, based on the comparison, one or more matches between the one or more identified areas and the one or more templates, and provides, based on the identification of the one or more matches, an identification of the container seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Yoram Hofman
  • Patent number: 9330339
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting container seals. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images and processes the one or more images to identify one or more areas of interest within at least one of the one or more images, the one or more areas of interest including one or more areas of the one or more images within which a container seal is relatively likely to be present. The processing device compares the one or more identified areas of interest with one or more templates, each of the one or more templates being associated with one or more respective seal types. The processing device identifies, based on the comparison, one or more matches between the one or more identified areas and the one or more templates, and provides, based on the identification of the one or more matches, an identification of the container seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoram Hofman
  • Patent number: 9245203
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for collecting information relating to identity parameters of a vehicle. According to the invention an image of the vehicle is obtained. A sub-image within the image is identified, interest points within the sub-image are detected and the sub-image is processed so as to obtain descriptors representing the interest points. The descriptors are matched to predetermined descriptors representing interest points in previously obtained images respective of known identity parameters and the information is stored in a record representing an identity of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Shai Levy, Shay Weissman
  • Publication number: 20150063634
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting container seals. In one implementation, a processing device receives one or more images and processes the one or more images to identify one or more areas of interest within at least one of the one or more images, the one or more areas of interest including one or more areas of the one or more images within which a container seal is relatively likely to be present. The processing device compares the one or more identified areas of interest with one or more templates, each of the one or more templates being associated with one or more respective seal types. The processing device identifies, based on the comparison, one or more matches between the one or more identified areas and the one or more templates, and provides, based on the identification of the one or more matches, an identification of the container seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Yoram Hofman
  • Publication number: 20140160283
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for dynamic image capture and processing. In one implementation, a processing device receives a first video stream, the first video stream being captured via an optical sensor configured with a first set of capture parameters. The processing device processes the first video stream with a first set of processing parameters. The processing device receives a second video stream, the second video stream being captured via the optical sensor configured with a second set of capture parameters. The processing device processes the second video stream with a second set of processing parameters. The processing device provides an output based on at least one of (a) the first video stream, as processed, or (b) the second video stream, as processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Igal Dvir
  • Patent number: 8704889
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for acquiring images of car license plates, the apparatus is configured to be part of an LPR (License Plate Recognition) system. The apparatus includes a camera, a multi band-pass filter, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and an illumination control board. The camera is configured for acquiring the images, having a focus shift corrected lens. The multi band-pass filter is coupled to the focus shift corrected lens, being configured for allowing only wavelengths of multiple predetermined spectrum ranges to reach the lens. Each one of said LEDs is configured for emitting light in at least one of the multiple predetermined spectrum ranges for the purpose of illuminating the car license plates and their vicinity. The illumination control board is coupled to the LEDs and to the camera, for controlling operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoram Hofman
  • Publication number: 20140064564
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for collecting information relating to identity parameters of a vehicle. According to the invention an image of the vehicle is obtained. A sub-image within the image is identified, interest points within the sub-image are detected and the sub-image is processed so as to obtain descriptors representing the interest points. The descriptors are matched to predetermined descriptors representing interest points in previously obtained images respective of known identity parameters and the information is stored in a record representing an identity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Shai Levy, Shay Weissman
  • Patent number: 8577088
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for collecting information relating to identity parameters of a vehicle. According to the invention an image of the vehicle is obtained. A sub-image within the image is identified, interest points within the sub-image are detected and the sub-image is processed so as to obtain descriptors representing the interest points. The descriptors are matched to predetermined descriptors representing interest points in previously obtained images respective of known identity parameters and the information is stored in a record representing an identity of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Shai Levy, Shay Weissman
  • Patent number: 8570377
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for recognizing a Unit Load Device (ULD) number marked on an air cargo unit. The system includes at least one camera configured to acquire images of the ULD number. It includes also a presence sensing module configured to detect a presence status of the air cargo unit in a scanning zone of the system, the presence status can have a value being one of present and absent, and a recognition processor coupled to the presence sensing module and to the at least one camera. The recognition processor is configured to obtain from the presence sensing module information relating to the presence status of said air cargo unit, to trigger the at least one camera to acquire the images upon a change in the value of the presence status, and to process the images for recognizing the ULD number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoram Hofman
  • Publication number: 20130136310
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for collecting information relating to identity parameters of a vehicle. According to the invention an image of the vehicle is obtained. A sub-image within the image is identified, interest points within the sub-image are detected and the sub-image is processed so as to obtain descriptors representing the interest points. The descriptors are matched to predetermined descriptors representing interest points in previously obtained images respective of known identity parameters and the information is stored in a record representing an identity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Shai Levy, Shay Weissman
  • Publication number: 20120323620
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining product arrangement are provided. The method includes: receiving one or more images, the one or more images reflecting a retail arrangement of at least one product, processing, with a processor executing code, the one or more images to: (a) identify the at least one product, and (b) determine the retail arrangement of the at least one product, computing, based on (a) an identification of the at least one product and (b) a determination of a retail arrangement of the at least one product, one or more performance indicators, the one or more performance indicators reflecting compliance with one or more retail arrangement guidelines established with respect to the at least one product, and providing feedback based on the one or more performance indicators. Other embodiments of the various aspects include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Meta Rotenberg
  • Patent number: 8320629
    Abstract: A system and method, which enable precise and automatic identification of characters, perform and calibrate data verification to ensure data reliability. The system can process these identified characters, such as override adverse conditions, adjusting and correcting unclear characters and their images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Hofman, Alexandra Margolin