Method for determining the location and orientation of a fiducial reference
Granted: March 20, 2018
Patent Number:
9918657
A method for determining the 3D location and orientation of a fiducial reference comprises disposing the fiducial reference so as to render a part of the fiducial reference observable by a tracker; obtaining from the tracker scan data of the part of the fiducial reference that is observable by the tracker; obtaining predetermined geometric information about location points on the fiducial reference, the geometric information containing three-dimensional coordinates of the location points…
System and method for tracking non-visible structure of a body with multi-element fiducial
Granted: December 19, 2017
Patent Number:
9844413
A monitoring system tracks the non-visible structure of a body in three dimensions. A tracker obtains image information of the object and instruments in its vicinity, all bearing 3D tracking markers with at least one pattern segment. A controller spatially relates image information with previously obtained scan data of the object revealing non-visible structure of the object. For the scan a fiducial reference detectable in the scan is removably attached to a location on the object. Scan…
CMOS image sensor, pixel unit and control method thereof
Granted: September 5, 2017
Patent Number:
9756271
A CMOS image sensor, a pixel unit and a control method thereof are provided. The pixel unit includes: a photoelectric conversion unit, an isolation transistor, a storage unit and a reading unit, wherein a first terminal of the isolation transistor is connected to the photoelectric conversion unit, a second terminal of the isolation transistor is connected to the storage unit and the reading unit; and wherein the storage unit comprises a first switch unit, a second switch unit, a first…
System and method for real time tracking and modeling of surgical site
Granted: March 7, 2017
Patent Number:
9585721
The present invention involves a surgical site monitoring system and associated method of use employing vectorized 3D-tracking markers attached to a single vectorized fiducial reference and to a surgical site imaging sensor. A tracker obtains image information about both tracking markers and uses either the markings on or shapes of the tracking markers to determine from the image information the 3D locations and orientations of the imaging sensor and of the fiducial reference fixed to…
Surgical location monitoring system and method
Granted: February 14, 2017
Patent Number:
9566123
A position monitoring system comprises a single composite fiducial reference comprised of a fiducial key and a fiducial extension rigidly and removably attached to the fiducial key, a tracker for obtaining image information of the surgical site, and a computer system with processor, memory, a software program, and access to a database. The computer has scan data of an area of a surgical patient with the fiducial reference fixed to the area by a multipodal surgical screw fixture. A…
Soft body automatic registration and surgical monitoring system
Granted: January 31, 2017
Patent Number:
9554763
A surgical hardware and software monitoring system and method allows for surgical planning while the patient is available for surgery, for example while the patient is being prepared for surgery so that the system may model the surgical site. In one embodiment, the model may be used to track contemplated surgical procedures and warn the physician regarding possible boundary violations that would indicate an inappropriate location in a surgical procedure. In another embodiment, the…
Copper theft alarm for grain bin systems
Granted: December 13, 2016
Patent Number:
9520038
A copper theft alarm system is disclosed. The alarm system can be deployed on existing grain bins or other electrically powered equipment, allowing persons to receive an automated phone call, text message notification, or other desired notification when the system has sensed that a copper cable is being pulled out of a conduit. The notification can aid in potentially disrupting a thief's activity.
System and method for tracking non-visible structure of a body with multi-element fiducial
Granted: November 8, 2016
Patent Number:
9489738
A monitoring system tracks the non-visible structure of a body in three dimensions. A tracker obtains image information of the object and instruments in its vicinity, all bearing 3D tracking markers. A controller spatially relates image information with previously obtained scan data of the object revealing non-visible structure of the object. For the scan a fiducial reference detectable in the scan is removably attached to a location on the object. The scan data and image information is…
CMOS image sensor compatible with electrical signals of CCD image sensor, and image processing system
Granted: October 4, 2016
Patent Number:
9462203
An image sensor and an image processing system. The image sensor comprises: a CMOS photosensitive array used for converting an optical signal into an electrical signal; a control signal conversion circuit used for converting into a second control signal a first control signal for driving a CCD photosensitive array to operate, the first control signal at least comprising a vertical transfer signal, a horizontal transfer signal, an electronic shutter signal and a read-out clock signal, and…
System and method for focusing imaging devices
Granted: September 27, 2016
Patent Number:
9456122
A system and method for automatically focusing imaging devices on an imaging set employs at least one tracker and two or more tracking markers, each tracking marker having an identification means and a tracking pattern. The tracking markers are configured for attaching to the imaging devices and to corresponding subjects to be imaged. A tracker gathers image information of the imaging set and provides it to a controller, which compares the image information to predetermined stored…
Surgical location monitoring system and method
Granted: September 27, 2016
Patent Number:
9452024
The present invention involves a surgical hardware and software monitoring system and method which allows for surgical planning while the patient is available for surgery, for example while the patient is being prepared for surgery so that the system may model the surgical site. In one embodiment, the model may be used to track contemplated surgical procedures and warn the physician regarding possible boundary violations that would indicate an inappropriate location in a surgical…
Mixed banking transactions
Granted: August 30, 2016
Patent Number:
9430799
A method of fulfilling a transaction between a bank and a customer of the bank makes available a form used in a banking transaction to a customer digital device. The form has a plurality of fields. The method scans, within a physical bank branch, an encoded visual display on the client digital device. The encoded visual display has an encoded version of the form and some but not all of the plurality of fields completed with client data. The method further decodes the encoded visual…
Patient permission-based mobile health-linked information collection and exchange systems and methods
Granted: August 16, 2016
Patent Number:
9414776
A suite of components comprising an objective measurement medical data collection device and a cohort database may standardize, simplify, and objectify clinical outcomes tracking, culminating in population health measurements within the restorative neurosciences such as Parkinson disease individuals diagnosed with a disease. A data collection device may comprise one or more of a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a locator, a camera and a magnetometer for collecting, for example, data related…
System and method for determining the three-dimensional location and orienation of identification markers
Granted: May 10, 2016
Patent Number:
9336597
A three-dimensional position and orientation tracking system comprises one or more pattern tags, each comprising a plurality of contrasting portions, a tracker for obtaining image information about the pattern tags, a database with geometric information describing patterns on pattern tags; and a controller for receiving and processing the image information from the tracker, accessing the database to retrieve geometric information, and comparing the image information with the geometric…
Copper theft alarm for grain bin systems
Granted: February 23, 2016
Patent Number:
9269246
A copper theft alarm system is disclosed. The alarm system can be deployed on existing grain bins or other electrically powered equipment, allowing persons to receive an automated phone call, text message notification, or other desired notification when the system has sensed that a copper cable is being pulled out of a conduit. The notification can aid in potentially disrupting a thief's activity.
Eyewash device
Granted: January 26, 2016
Patent Number:
D748247
System and method for determining the three-dimensional location and orientation of identification markers
Granted: December 1, 2015
Patent Number:
9198737
A three-dimensional position and orientation tracking system comprises one or more pattern tags, each comprising a plurality of contrasting portions, a tracker for obtaining image information about the pattern tags, a database with geometric information describing patterns on pattern tags; and a controller for receiving and processing the image information from the tracker, accessing the database to retrieve geometric information, and comparing the image information with the geometric…
Surgical location monitoring system and method with automatic registration
Granted: January 20, 2015
Patent Number:
8938282
The present invention involves a surgical hardware and software monitoring system and method which allows for surgical planning while the patient is available for surgery, for example while the patient is being prepared for surgery so that the system may model the surgical site. In one embodiment, the model may be used to track contemplated surgical procedures and warn the physician regarding possible boundary violations that would indicate an inappropriate location in a surgical…
System and method for determining the three-dimensional location and orientation of identification markers
Granted: December 9, 2014
Patent Number:
8908918
A three-dimensional position and orientation tracking system comprises one or more pattern tags, each comprising a plurality of contrasting portions, a tracker for obtaining image information about the pattern tags, a database with geometric information describing patterns on pattern tags; and a controller for receiving and processing the image information from the tracker, accessing the database to retrieve geometric information, and comparing the image information with the geometric…
Methods, systems and computer program products for automated incorporation of traded fund shares in qualified retirement plans
Granted: February 18, 2014
Patent Number:
8655765
The disclosed methods, systems, and computer program products meet the exchange-traded fund accommodation needs of retirement plan investors and Record Keepers and other market participants with several processes, including using a net asset value-based secondary market trading system for ETF shares, using existing Record Keeper systems to trade, process, and hold retirement account ETF positions in the same manner used for mutual fund transactions and positions, accommodating both…
