公开(公告)号：US09360554B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14251254

申请日：2014-04-11

Applicant: Facet Technology Corp.

Inventor： James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/4863 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/4815 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S7/4865 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/102 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/936

Abstract: LiDAR (light detection and ranging) systems use one or more emitters and a detector array to cover a given field of view where the emitters each emit a single pulse or a multi-pulse packet of light that is sampled by the detector array. On each emitter cycle the detector array will sample the incoming signal intensity at the pre-determined sampling frequency that generates two or more samples per emitted light packet to allow for volumetric analysis of the retroreflected signal portion of each emitted light packet as reflected by one or more objects in the field of view and then received by each detector.

Abstract translation: LiDAR（光检测和测距）系统使用一个或多个发射器和检测器阵列来覆盖给定的视场，其中发射器各自发射由检测器阵列采样的单个脉冲或多个脉冲的光束。 在每个发射器周期上，检测器阵列将以预定的采样频率对输入的信号强度进行采样，该采样频率为每个发射的光分组产生两个或多个采样，以便对每个发射的光分组的回射信号部分进行体积分析， 更多的对象在视野中，然后由每个检测器接收。

公开(公告)号：US08775322B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US13404455

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Gary E. Heyer

Inventor： Gary E. Heyer

IPC: G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/16 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0623 ,  G06Q30/08

Abstract: Computerized methods, devices, and systems are provided for facilitating property and service transactions. Characteristics are entered, tracked and updated for potential buyers and potential sellers. Prospective buyers can locate potential sellers based on buyer preferences and seller characteristics. Prospective sellers can locate potential buyers based on seller preferences and buyer characteristics.

Abstract translation: 提供了计算机化方法，设备和系统，以促进物业和服务交易。 为潜在买家和潜在卖家输入，跟踪和更新特征。 潜在买家可以根据买方偏好和卖家特征来定位潜在卖家。 潜在卖家可以根据卖家偏好和买方特征来定位潜在买家。

公开(公告)号：US08860944B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US14025614

申请日：2013-09-12

Applicant: Facet Technology Corp.

Inventor： Jamie E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

IPC: G01N21/55 ,  G08G1/0967

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06K9/4661 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096783

Abstract: A system for the assessment of reflective surfaces disposed along a roadway repeatedly illuminates an area along the roadway that includes at least one reflective surface using a light source. Multiple light intensity values are measured over a field of view which includes at least a portion of the area illuminated by the light source. A computer processing system is used to identifying a portion of the light intensity values associated with a reflective surface and analyze the portion of the light intensity values to determine assessment for that reflective surface. In one embodiment, a virtual nighttime drive through along a roadway is simulated using a plurality of intensity values to simulate reflections from each reflective surface disposed along the roadway during the virtual drive through.

Abstract translation: 用于评估沿着道路设置的反射表面的系统重复地使用光源照亮包括至少一个反射表面的道路的区域。 在包括由光源照射的区域的至少一部分的视野中测量多个光强度值。 计算机处理系统用于识别与反射表面相关联的光强度值的一部分，并且分析光强值的部分以确定该反射表面的评估。 在一个实施例中，使用多个强度值来模拟沿着道路的虚拟夜间驱动，以模拟在虚拟驱动通过期间沿着道路设置的每个反射表面的反射。

公开(公告)号：US20060262312A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11381503

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: James Retterath ,  Robert Laumeyer

Inventor： James Retterath ,  Robert Laumeyer

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G08G1/096758 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N2021/551 ,  G08G1/0962 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  G08G1/096783 ,  G08G1/096791

Abstract: A system for the automated determination of retroreflectivity values for reflective surfaces disposed along a roadway repeatedly illuminates an area along the roadway that includes at least one reflective surface using a strobing light source. Multiple light intensity values are measured over a field of view which includes at least a portion of the area illuminated by the light source. A computer processing system is used to identifying a portion of the light intensity values associated with a reflective surface and analyze the portion of the light intensity values to determine at least one retroreflectivity value for that reflective surface.

Abstract translation: 用于自动确定沿道路设置的反射表面的后向反射率值的系统使用选通光源重复地照亮包括至少一个反射表面的道路的区域。 在包括由光源照射的区域的至少一部分的视野中测量多个光强度值。 计算机处理系统用于识别与反射表面相关联的光强值的一部分，并且分析光强度值的该部分以确定该反射表面的至少一个后向反射率值。

公开(公告)号：US07060981B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10935476

申请日：2004-09-07

Applicant: James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

Inventor： James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

IPC: G01F23/00

CPC classification number: A22C17/0073 ,  A22B5/007 ,  A22C21/00 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/4266 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419

Abstract: A system for detecting embedded objects in a specimen that includes a transport system effecting movement of the specimen relative to an imaging zone along a transport path. The system also includes detector systems arranged to operably image the specimen in the imaging zone. Each detector system includes an emitter, detector, and a primary axis defined between the emitter and detector and that crosses the transport path. Energy from the emitter is directed along the primary axis and transmitted to a unique detector producing a succession of images as there is movement of the specimen relative to the imaging zone. The system further includes a computer system operably connected to the detector systems to receive and combine the succession of images producing a plurality of image slices that are combined as a representation of the specimen for use in detecting embedded objects in the specimen.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测样本中的嵌入物体的系统，其包括沿着输送路径相对于成像区域运动的运送系统。 该系统还包括检测器系统，其布置成在成像区域中可操作地使样本成像。 每个检测器系统包括发射器，检测器和限定在发射器和检测器之间并且穿过传输路径的主轴。 来自发射器的能量沿着主轴被引导并被传输到唯一的检测器，产生一系列图像，因为样本相对于成像区域的移动。 该系统还包括可操作地连接到检测器系统的计算机系统，以接收和组合产生多个图像片段的图像序列，所述图像片段被组合为样本的表示，以用于检测样本中的嵌入物体。

公开(公告)号：US20040062442A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10634630

申请日：2003-08-05

Applicant: Facet Technology Corp.

Inventor： Robert Anthony Laumeyer ,  James Eugene Retterath

IPC: G06K009/46 ,  G06K009/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/4609 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for rapidly analyzing frame(s) of digitized video data which may include objects of interest randomly distributed throughout the video data and wherein said objects are susceptible to detection, classification, and ultimately identification by filtering said video data for certain differentiable characteristics of said objects. The present invention may be practiced on pre-existing sequences of image data or may be integrated into an imaging device for real-time, dynamic, object identification, classification, logging/counting, cataloging, retention (with links to stored bitmaps of said object), retrieval, and the like. The present invention readily lends itself to the problem of automatic and semi-automatic cataloging of vast numbers of objects such as traffic control signs and utility poles disposed in myriad settings. When used in conjunction with navigational or positional inputs, such as GPS, an output from the inventative systems indicates the identity of each object, calculates object location, classifies each object by type, extracts legible text appearing on a surface of the object (if any), and stores a visual representation of the object in a form dictated by the end user/operator of the system. The output lends itself to examination and extraction of scene detail, which cannot practically be successfully accomplished with just human viewers operating video equipment, although human intervention can still be used to help judge and confirm a variety of classifications of certain instances and for types of identified objects.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于快速分析数字化视频数据的帧的装置，其可以包括遍历整个视频数据的随机分布的关注对象，并且其中所述对象易于检测，分类和最终识别，通过对所述视频数据进行滤波 所述物体的某些可微分特征。 本发明可以在图像数据的预先存在的序列上实现，或者可以集成到成像设备中用于实时，动态，对象识别，分类，记录/计数，编目，保留（具有到所存储的所述对象的位图的链接 ），检索等。 本发明容易适用于大量物体的自动和半自动编目的问题，例如设置在无数设置中的交通控制标志和电线杆。 当与导航或位置输入（如GPS）结合使用时，发明系统的输出指示每个对象的身份，计算对象位置，按类型对每个对象进行分类，提取出现在对象表面上的可读文本（如果有的话） ），并以由系统的最终用户/操作者指定的形式存储对象的可视表示。 该产品适用于场景细节的检查和提取，只有人类观众操作视频设备才能实现成功实现，尽管人为干预仍然可以用于帮助判断和确认某些情况的各种分类以及所识别的类型 对象

公开(公告)号：US09335255B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14512735

申请日：2014-10-13

Applicant: Facet Technology Corp.

Inventor： James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

IPC: G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01S17/06

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06K9/4661 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096783

Abstract: A system for the assessment of reflective surfaces disposed along a roadway repeatedly illuminates an area along the roadway that includes at least one reflective surface using a light source. Multiple light intensity values are measured over a field of view which includes at least a portion of the area illuminated by the light source. A computer processing system is used to identifying a portion of the light intensity values associated with a reflective surface and analyze the portion of the light intensity values to determine assessment for that reflective surface.

Abstract translation: 用于评估沿着道路设置的反射表面的系统重复地使用光源照亮包括至少一个反射表面的道路的区域。 在包括由光源照射的区域的至少一部分的视野中测量多个光强度值。 计算机处理系统用于识别与反射表面相关联的光强度值的一部分，并且分析光强值的部分以确定该反射表面的评估。

公开(公告)号：US20070154067A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11457255

申请日：2006-07-13

Applicant: Robert Laumeyer ,  James Retterath

Inventor： Robert Laumeyer ,  James Retterath

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/4609 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for rapidly analyzing frame(s) of digitized video data which may include objects of interest randomly distributed throughout the video data and wherein said objects are susceptible to detection, classification, and ultimately identification by filtering said video data for certain differentiable characteristics of said objects. The present invention may be practiced on pre-existing sequences of image data or may be integrated into an imaging device for real-time, dynamic, object identification, classification, logging/counting, cataloging, retention (with links to stored bitmaps of said object), retrieval, and the like. The present invention readily lends itself to the problem of automatic and semi-automatic cataloging of vast numbers of objects such as traffic control signs and utility poles disposed in myriad settings. When used in conjunction with navigational or positional inputs, such as GPS, an output from the inventative systems indicates the identity of each object, calculates object location, classifies each object by type, extracts legible text appearing on a surface of the object (if any), and stores a visual representation of the object in a form dictated by the end user/operator of the system. The output lends itself to examination and extraction of scene detail, which cannot practically be successfully accomplished with just human viewers operating video equipment, although human intervention can still be used to help judge and confirm a variety of classifications of certain instances and for types of identified objects.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于快速分析数字化视频数据的帧的装置，其可以包括遍历整个视频数据的随机分布的关注对象，并且其中所述对象易于检测，分类和最终识别，通过对所述视频数据进行滤波 所述物体的某些可微分特征。 本发明可以在图像数据的预先存在的序列上实现，或者可以集成到成像设备中用于实时，动态，对象识别，分类，记录/计数，编目，保留（具有到所存储的所述对象的位图的链接 ），检索等。 本发明容易适用于大量物体的自动和半自动编目的问题，例如设置在无数设置中的交通控制标志和电线杆。 当与导航或位置输入（如GPS）结合使用时，发明系统的输出指示每个对象的身份，计算对象位置，按类型对每个对象进行分类，提取出现在对象表面上的可读文本（如果有的话） ），并以由系统的最终用户/操作者指定的形式存储对象的可视表示。 该产品适用于场景细节的检查和提取，只有人类观众操作视频设备才能实现成功实现，尽管人为干预仍然可以用于帮助判断和确认某些情况的各种分类以及所识别的类型 对象

公开(公告)号：US08660311B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13205337

申请日：2011-08-08

Applicant: James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

Inventor： James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06K9/4661 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096783

Abstract: A system for the assessment of reflective surfaces disposed along a roadway repeatedly illuminates an area along the roadway that includes at least one reflective surface using a light source. Multiple light intensity values are measured over a field of view which includes at least a portion of the area illuminated by the light source. A computer processing system is used to identifying a portion of the light intensity values associated with a reflective surface and analyze the portion of the light intensity values to determine assessment for that reflective surface. In one embodiment, a virtual nighttime drive through along a roadway is simulated using a plurality of intensity values to simulate reflections from each reflective surface disposed along the roadway during the virtual drive through.

Abstract translation: 用于评估沿着道路设置的反射表面的系统重复地使用光源照亮包括至少一个反射表面的道路的区域。 在包括由光源照射的区域的至少一部分的视野中测量多个光强度值。 计算机处理系统用于识别与反射表面相关联的光强度值的一部分，并且分析光强值的部分以确定该反射表面的评估。 在一个实施例中，使用多个强度值来模拟沿着道路的虚拟夜间驱动，以模拟在虚拟驱动通过期间沿着道路设置的每个反射表面的反射。

公开(公告)号：US07995796B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12419843

申请日：2009-04-07

Applicant: James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

Inventor： James E. Retterath ,  Robert A. Laumeyer

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06K9/4661 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096783

Abstract: A system for classifying different types of sheeting materials of road signs depicted in a videostream compares estimated retroreflectivity values against known minimum retroreflectivity values for each of a plurality of colors. Once a road sign has been identified in the videostream, the frames associated with that road sign are analyzed to determine each of a plurality of colors present on the road sign. An estimated retroreflectivity for each of the plurality of colors present on the road sign is then determined. By comparing the estimated retroreflectivity for each of the plurality of colors against known minimum retroreflectivity values for the corresponding color for different types of sheeting materials, an accurate determination of the classification of the sheeting material of the road sign is established. Preferably, certain conditions of gross failure of the sheeting material are filtered out before classification of the sheeting material is determined.

Abstract translation: 用于分类视频流中描绘的道路标志的不同类型的片材的系统将估计的后向反射率值与多种颜色中的每一种的已知最小后向反射率值进行比较。 一旦在视频流中识别出路标，则分析与该道路标志相关联的帧以确定路标上存在的多种颜色中的每一种。 然后确定道路标志上存在的多种颜色中的每一种的估计的后向反射率。 通过将针对不同类型的片材的相应颜色的已知最小反射率值与多种颜色中的每一种的估计后向反射率进行比较，建立道路标志的片材的分类的准确确定。 优选地，在确定片材材料的分级之前，将片材材料的严重破坏的某些条件过滤掉。