公开(公告)号：US08845526B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13534892

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

Inventor： Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

IPC: A61B1/227 ,  G01B11/24 ,  A61B1/00 ,  G01B11/06 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/015 ,  G01N21/64 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/273

CPC classification number: G01N21/6456 ,  A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/227 ,  A61B1/2736 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61B5/6817 ,  G01B11/0658 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A multi-purpose device that can be used, as, among other things, an otoscope and a three dimensional scanning system is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以使用耳朵和三维扫描系统的多用途装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130152670A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13760576

申请日：2013-02-06

Applicant: Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

Inventor： Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

IPC: G01B13/16

CPC classification number: G01B11/00 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0073 ,  A61B5/0082 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1075 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/0658 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B13/16 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/30 ,  G16H50/50 ,  H04R1/1058

Abstract: The attenuation and other optical properties of a medium are exploited to measure a thickness of the medium between a sensor and a target surface. Disclosed herein are various mediums, arrangements of hardware, and processing techniques that can be used to capture these thickness measurements and obtain dynamic three-dimensional images of the target surface in a variety of imaging contexts. This includes general techniques for imaging interior/concave surfaces as well as exterior/convex surfaces, as well as specific adaptations of these techniques to imaging ear canals, human dentition, and so forth.

Abstract translation: 利用介质的衰减和其它光学特性来测量传感器和目标表面之间介质的厚度。 本文公开了各种介质，硬件的布置和处理技术，其可用于捕获这些厚度测量并在各种成像环境中获得目标表面的动态三维图像。 这包括用于对内/凹表面以及外/凸表面进行成像的一般技术，以及这些技术对耳道成像，人牙列等的成像的特定适应。

公开(公告)号：US20130003078A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13534549

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

Inventor： Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01N21/6456 ,  A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/227 ,  A61B1/2736 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61B5/6817 ,  G01B11/0658 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: Various improvements to inflatable membranes for use in three-dimensional imaging of interior spaces are disclosed. These improvements include, among other things, equipping the inflatable membrane with desirable optical features, such as fiducials, optical coatings, etc., that can be used to improve data acquisition.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于内部空间三维成像的充气膜的各种改进。 除了别的以外，这些改进包括装配可充气膜具有可用于改善数据采集的理想光学特征，例如基准，光学涂层等。

公开(公告)号：US20120327427A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13534932

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

Inventor： Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01N21/6456 ,  A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/227 ,  A61B1/2736 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61B5/6817 ,  G01B11/0658 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: Various improvements to inflatable membranes are disclosed. These improvements include, among other things, features on the membrane that can mitigate hazards such as bubble formation or frictional damage during inflation of the membrane.

Abstract translation: 公开了对可充气膜的各种改进。 这些改进包括膜上的特征，其可以减轻膜膨胀期间的气泡形成或摩擦损伤等危害。

公开(公告)号：US20110290005A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13169972

申请日：2011-06-27

Applicant: Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

Inventor： Douglas P. Hart ,  Federico Frigerio ,  Douglas M. Johnston ,  Manas C. Menon ,  Daniel Vlasic

IPC: G01B13/16

CPC classification number: G01B11/00 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0073 ,  A61B5/0082 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1075 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/0658 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B13/16 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/30 ,  G16H50/50 ,  H04R1/1058

Abstract: The attenuation and other optical properties of a medium are exploited to measure a thickness of the medium between a sensor and a target surface. Disclosed herein are various mediums, arrangements of hardware, and processing techniques that can be used to capture these thickness measurements and obtain dynamic three-dimensional images of the target surface in a variety of imaging contexts. This includes general techniques for imaging interior/concave surfaces as well as exterior/convex surfaces, as well as specific adaptations of these techniques to imaging ear canals, human dentition, and so forth.

Abstract translation: 利用介质的衰减和其它光学特性来测量传感器和目标表面之间介质的厚度。 本文公开了各种介质，硬件的布置和处理技术，其可用于捕获这些厚度测量并在各种成像环境中获得目标表面的动态三维图像。 这包括用于对内/凹表面以及外/凸表面进行成像的一般技术，以及这些技术对耳道成像，人牙列等的成像的特定适应。

公开(公告)号：US07731279B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11557779

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: H. Harry Asada ,  Manas C. Menon

Inventor： H. Harry Asada ,  Manas C. Menon

IPC: A47C7/72 ,  F25B21/02

CPC classification number: D04B21/04 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/025 ,  A61H2201/0264 ,  A61H2201/0285 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2205/10 ,  B60N2/5635 ,  B60N2/5678 ,  B60N2/976 ,  F25B21/04

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing controlled heating, cooling and motion, in a device such as an active robotic automobile seat, are disclosed. A shape memory alloy (SMA) element, which changes shape upon application of a temperature change to the SMA element, is coupled to a thermoelectric device. Heat flows through the TED upon application of an electrical current through the TED. The apparatus is operable in one of a plurality of modes. In a first mode, a current is applied through the TED to cause a temperature change in the SMA element to change the shape of the SMA element. In a second mode, a current is applied to the TED to cause heat flow in a space adjacent to the apparatus. By controlling application of current to the TED, controlled motion, heating and cooling are achieved in the seat.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在诸如主动机器人汽车座椅的装置中提供受控加热，冷却和运动的装置和方法。 在向SMA元件施加温度变化时改变形状的形状记忆合金（SMA）元件被耦合到热电装置。 在通过TED施加电流时，热量流过TED。 该装置可以以多种模式之一操作。 在第一模式中，通过TED施加电流以引起SMA元件中的温度变化来改变SMA元件的形状。 在第二模式中，电流被施加到TED以在邻近设备的空间中引起热量流动。 通过控制电流对TED的应用，在座椅中实现受控运动，加热和冷却。