公开(公告)号：TW200702218A

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：TW095110132

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: 羅威有限公司 LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： 傑瑞 富蘭克林 哈特曼 HARTMAN, JERRY FRANKLIN

IPC: B60P ,  B61D

CPC classification number: B60P7/0853 ,  B60P7/0823 ,  B61D45/001

Abstract: 本發明提供一種使一束縛裝置自一軌道車輛脫離之系統。根據一實施例,該系統包括一升降設備及一脫離器裝置。該升降設備經構造以將該束縛裝置定位成鄰近該脫離器裝置。該脫離器裝置包含一狹長部件及一連接至該狹長部件之脫離部件。該脫離部件經構造以使該束縛裝置自該軌道車輛脫離。

Abstract in simplified Chinese: 本发明提供一种使一束缚设备自一轨道车辆脱离之系统。根据一实施例,该系统包括一升降设备及一脱离器设备。该升降设备经构造以将该束缚设备定位成邻近该脱离器设备。该脱离器设备包含一狭长部件及一连接至该狭长部件之脱离部件。该脱离部件经构造以使该束缚设备自该轨道车辆脱离。

公开(公告)号：WO2020123114A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-18

申请号：PCT/US2019/062557

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： SHEFFIELD, Mason E.

IPC: G06T17/00 ,  G01B11/245 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T7/521 ,  G06T7/529 ,  G06T7/586 ,  G06T15/04 ,  G06T19/20 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Described herein are systems for generating 3D models using imaging data obtained using an array of light projectors, at least one object boundary detector, and a robotic member with an end effector. A first point cloud of data for an object may be generated based on boundary information obtained by the object boundary detector(s). Dimensions for the object may be determined based on the first point cloud of data. A second point cloud of data may be generated based on the dimensions for the object and a configuration of light projectors where the second point cloud corresponds to potential coordinates for a location where the robotic member and end effector can be positioned along a path around the object to capture the image data of the object. A path may be generated to avoid collision between the object and the robotic member or end effector while optimizing the number of capture location points within the second point cloud of data.

公开(公告)号：WO2019226560A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-28

申请号：PCT/US2019/033148

申请日：2019-05-20

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： SHEFFIELD, Mason E.

IPC: G06T17/20 ,  G06T7/50 ,  G06T1/00

Abstract: Described herein are a system and methods for efficiently using depth and image information for a space to generate a 3D representation of that space. In some embodiments, an indication of one or more points is received with respect to image information, which is then mapped to corresponding points within depth information. A boundary may then be calculated to be associated with each of the points based on the depth information at, and surrounding, each point. Each of the boundaries are extended outward until junctions are identified as bounding the boundaries in a direction. The system may determine whether the process is complete or not based on whether any of the calculated boundaries are currently unlimited in extent in any direction. Once the system determines that each of the boundaries is limited in extent, a 3D representation of the space may be generated based on the identified junctions and/or boundaries.

公开(公告)号：WO2019118599A2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2018/065208

申请日：2018-12-12

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： SHEFFIELD, Mason E. ,  SHABTAI, Josh

Abstract: Described herein are a system and methods for generating a record of objects, as well as respective positions for those objects, with respect to a user. In some embodiments, a user may use a user device to scan an area that includes one or more objects. The one or more objects may be identified from image information obtained from the user device. Positional information for each of the one or more objects may be determined from depth information obtained from a depth sensor installed upon the user device. In some embodiments, the one or more objects may be mapped to object models stored in an object model database. The image information displayed on the user device may be augmented so that it depicts the object models associated with the one or more objects instead of the actual objects.

公开(公告)号：WO2018204279A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2018/030283

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： SHEFFIELD, Mason, E. ,  ALEXANDER, Oleg

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/247

CPC classification number: H04N13/128 ,  G06T17/10 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: Described herein are a system and methods for generating 3D models using imaging data obtained from an array of camera devices. In embodiments, the system may determine a depth or range between an object and the array of camera device. Based on this depth information, the system may automatically identify appropriate framing information for that array of camera devices based on operational constraints. One or more properties of the camera devices in the array of camera devices may then be adjusted in order to obtain image information in accordance with the identified framing information. The object may then be rotated in accordance with the operational constraints and the process may be repeated until a full set of images has been obtained.

公开(公告)号：WO2006101750A3

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/008347

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. ,  HARTMAN, Jerry, Franklin ,  BARRINGER, Sammy, Lee

Inventor： HARTMAN, Jerry, Franklin ,  BARRINGER, Sammy, Lee

IPC: B65H75/40 ,  B65H16/04 ,  B65D17/44

Abstract: A system for transporting and dispensing strap (12) from a reel (14) is provided. The system includes a lifting device (16) and a strap dispensing apparatus (18) . The strap dispensing apparatus (18) includes a base member (20) having first and second sides (24a,24b) . The first side (24a) of the base member (20) defines at least one channel (26) that is structured to be transportably engaged by the lifting device (16) . The strap dispensing apparatus (18) also includes a frame (22) mounted to the second side (24b) of the base member (20) . The frame (22) is structured to rotatably support the reel (14) so that the strap (12) can be dispensed.

公开(公告)号：WO2006101726A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/008111

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. ,  HARTMAN, Jerry, Franklyn

Inventor： HARTMAN, Jerry, Franklyn

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  B61D45/00

CPC classification number: B60P7/0853 ,  B60P7/0823 ,  B61D45/001

Abstract: A system for decoupling a restraint from a railcar is provided. According to one embodiment, the system comprises a lifting device and a decoupler apparatus. The lifting device is structured to position the decoupler apparatus adjacent to the restraint. The decoupler apparatus includes an elongate member (32) and a decoupling member (34) attached to the elongate member (32). The decoupling member is structured to decouple the restraint from the railcar.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将约束与轨道车辆解耦的系统。 根据一个实施例，该系统包括提升装置和解耦装置。 提升装置被构造成使分离器装置邻近约束。 分离器装置包括细长构件（32）和连接到细长构件（32）的分离构件（34）。 解耦构件被构造成将约束与轨道车辆分离。

公开(公告)号：WO2021252413A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2021/036289

申请日：2021-06-08

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： DOUGLAS, Jonothon Frederick ,  SISNEROS, Paul Michael

IPC: B25F5/00 ,  B23Q17/00 ,  B23B2260/024 ,  B23B2260/128 ,  B23B45/02 ,  B23B49/00 ,  H02J7/00034 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: Described herein are a system and methods for implementing a tool-agnostic device. In examples, the system may determine location and state information using sensors of the tool-agnostic device. Based on this information, the system may communicate with a virtual reality system for display and user interaction with a virtual reality environment. The tool-agnostic device may be removed and re-attached to a number of different tools. The tool-agnostic device allows tracking of a number of different tools without customization or retrofitting each tool. The tool-agnostic device may serve as a safety-shutoff device in addition to tracking tool use and movement. When the system determines that a tool is operating in an unsafe manner the tool-agnostic device may interrupt the power to the tool.

公开(公告)号：WO2019226702A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-28

申请号：PCT/US2019/033394

申请日：2019-05-21

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： SHEFFIELD, Mason E. ,  ALEXANDER, Oleg ,  DOUGLAS, Jonothon Frederick

IPC: G06T17/20 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: Described herein are a system and techniques for performing partially or fully automatic retopology of an object model. In some embodiments, the techniques may involve categorizing and/or segmenting an object model into a number of regions. 3D data in each region may then be compared to 3D data in corresponding regions for a number of similar object models in order to identify a closest matching corresponding region. The techniques may also involve identifying a set of edges stored in relation to each closest matching corresponding region for each region of an object model. Each set of edges may be conformed to the 3D data of its corresponding region. Once conformed, the sets of edges may be compiled into a cage for the object model, from which a mesh may be generated.

公开(公告)号：WO2019118599A3

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2018/065208

申请日：2018-12-12

Applicant: LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Inventor： SHEFFIELD, Mason E. ,  SHABTAI, Josh

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04M1/725

Abstract: Described herein are a system and methods for generating a record of objects, as well as respective positions for those objects, with respect to a user. In some embodiments, a user may use a user device to scan an area that includes one or more objects. The one or more objects may be identified from image information obtained from the user device. Positional information for each of the one or more objects may be determined from depth information obtained from a depth sensor installed upon the user device. In some embodiments, the one or more objects may be mapped to object models stored in an object model database. The image information displayed on the user device may be augmented so that it depicts the object models associated with the one or more objects instead of the actual objects.