公开(公告)号：US20100092247A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12637863

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Richard Hecht

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Richard Hecht

IPC: E02D11/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  E02D5/22

CPC classification number: E02D5/34 ,  E02D5/22 ,  E02D13/06 ,  E02D33/00 ,  G01N33/383 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G01N2001/021 ,  G01N2035/00881 ,  G01N2203/0664

Abstract: A system for tracking and monitoring data related to the manufacture, installation and/or life cycle of concrete structures, such as pilings, as well as related system components and methods for tracking, storing and accessing such data is provided. The system utilizes one or more embeddable antenna assemblies as well as sensor packages that are installed in the concrete structure form before casting. The antenna(s) provide wireless communication of the data from the structure. On board memory is also provided to store structure related data with the structure. A system for tracking a pile during driving is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于跟踪和监测与混凝土结构的制造，安装和/或生命周期相关的数据的系统，例如桩，以及用于跟踪，存储和访问这些数据的相关系统部件和方法。 该系统利用一个或多个嵌入式天线组件以及在铸造之前以混凝土结构形式安装的传感器封装。 天线提供来自结构的数据的无线通信。 还提供了板载存储器来存储与结构相关的结构相关数据。 还提供了用于在驾驶期间跟踪桩的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070035399A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11463751

申请日：2006-08-10

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Leonard Storch

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Leonard Storch

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2003/00164 ,  G01S13/75 ,  G07F17/322

Abstract: An improved antenna system, method and apparatus for interrogating and locating RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and other RF (Radio Frequency) devices, and various applications therefore and thereof, are disclosed. One embodiment is for reading and locating the physical position of RFID tags (such as is made by Phillips, Siemens's Infineon and Texas Instrument) that may be embedded in gaming chips (RFID gaming chips, such as is made by Gaming Partners International Corp.) used in a casino, TV or movie studio or elsewhere for wagering at table games and other gambling games including Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette, but the invention may be used for various other RFID applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于询问和定位RFID（射频识别）标签和其他RF（射频）设备的改进的天线系统，方法和装置及其各种应用。 一个实施例是用于读取和定位可以嵌入游戏芯片（诸如由Gaming Partners International Corp.制造的RFID游戏芯片）的RFID标签（例如由Phillips，Siemens Infineon和Texas Instruments制造）的物理位置， 用于赌场，电视或电影制片厂或其他地方在桌上游戏和其他赌博游戏（包括21点，扑克，骰子，百家乐和轮盘赌）投注，但本发明可用于各种其他RFID应用。

公开(公告)号：US07026606B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US10276573

申请日：2001-05-16

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Thomas J. Brobst ,  Ronald C. Wurz

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Thomas J. Brobst ,  Ronald C. Wurz

IPC: H01J3/14

CPC classification number: G02B7/04 ,  G02B7/28 ,  G06K7/10811

Abstract: An optical scanning apparatus and method for scanning a surface of an object is provided. The scanner has an image sensor having a sensor plane and an image data output. An optics system defines an optical path having an axis and a first end whereat a scan object surface is locatable for scanning and a second end at the sensing plane. Preferably, the optics system includes a lens subsystem and a movable mirror for adjusting the length of the optical path. A linear actuator is coupled to the mirror such that movement of the mirror adjusts the focus of an optical image on the image sensor. A linear actuator is also operatively coupled to the image sensor to control the orientation of the plane of the image sensor relative to the optical path axis. When a scan object surface is located at the first end of the optical path at an orientation skewed from a plane orthogonal with the optical path axis at the first path end, the linear actuator orients the sensor plane to a corresponding skewed orientation relative to a plane orthogonal with the optical path axis at the second path end.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于扫描物体表面的光学扫描装置和方法。 扫描器具有具有传感器平面和图像数据输出的图像传感器。 光学系统限定具有轴和第一端的光路，其中扫描对象表面可定位用于扫描，第二端位于感测平面。 优选地，光学系统包括透镜子系统和用于调节光路长度的可移动镜。 线性致动器耦合到反射镜，使得镜子的移动调节图像传感器上的光学图像的焦点。 线性致动器还可操作地耦合到图像传感器以控制图像传感器的平面相对于光路轴线的取向。 当扫描对象表面位于光路的第一端处，在与第一路径端处的与光路轴线正交的平面倾斜的方向上时，线性致动器将传感器平面定向到相对于平面的相应的偏斜取向 与第二路径端的光路轴正交。

公开(公告)号：US06386454B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09792901

申请日：2001-02-26

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Milorad Neskovic ,  Vasanth Shreesha ,  Edward Cohen

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Milorad Neskovic ,  Vasanth Shreesha ,  Edward Cohen

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1456

Abstract: An area of interest is scanned to produce pixels of the scanned area. The pixels are divided into a plurality of blocks. For each block, an orientation of a spanning line or a lack of orientation is determined. Contiguous ones of the blocks are clustered, when their orientation is within a certain tolerance level. Each cluster has a length and a width. The length is longer than the width. If the orientation of a cluster's block is perpendicular to the length of that cluster, that cluster is selected as a bar code candidate.

Abstract translation: 扫描感兴趣区域以产生扫描区域的像素。 像素被分成多个块。 对于每个块，确定跨越线的方向或缺乏取向。 当它们的方向在一定的公差水平内时，相邻的块被聚集。 每个簇具有长度和宽度。 长度比宽度长。 如果集群块的方向与该集群的长度垂直，则选择该集群作为条形码候选。

公开(公告)号：US06323503B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09321944

申请日：1999-05-28

Applicant: Kurt Hecht

Inventor： Kurt Hecht

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10722

Abstract: An optical scanner utilizes two linear CCD detectors and a bandpass means to improve the ability of the scanner to discriminate against specular reflection. A coded symbology is illuminated by a noncoherent light source and light reflected from the coded symbology along a first path strikes the front face of the bandpass means. The bandpass means, functioning as a notch filter, transmits a select bandwidth of light while reflecting all other light onto a first CCD detector. Simultaneously, light reflected from the bar code symbol travels along a second path, at a different angle with respect to the plane of the coded symbology than the first path, is reflected from a mirror onto the back face of the bandpass means. The bandpass means transmits the select bandwidth of light onto a second CCD detector and reflects all other light. The second CCD detector has a notch filter which permits the detection of only the select bandwidth. Since specular reflection is only experienced at a single angle, with respect to the plane of the coded symbology and each CCD detector detects an image at a different angle with respect to the plane of the coded symbology, a complete image can be reconstructed by combining information obtained from both CCD detectors.

Abstract translation: 光学扫描仪利用两个线性CCD检测器和带通装置来提高扫描仪区分镜面反射的能力。 编码符号系由非相干光源照亮，沿着第一路径从编码符号系反射的光照射带通装置的前表面。 用作陷波滤波器的带通装置在将所有其它光反射到第一CCD检测器上的同时传输选择的光带宽。 同时，从条形码符号反射的光沿着与第一路径相对于编码符号的平面成不同角度的第二路径行进，从镜子反射到带通装置的背面。 带通装置将光的选择带宽传送到第二CCD检测器并反射所有其他光。 第二CCD检测器具有陷波滤波器，仅允许检测选择带宽。 由于镜面反射仅在单个角度经历，相对于编码符号系统的平面，并且每个CCD检测器相对于编码符号系统的平面检测到不同角度的图像，可以通过组合信息来重建完整的图像 从两个CCD检测器获得。

公开(公告)号：US5969325A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US660152

申请日：1996-06-03

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Milorad Neskovic ,  Vasanth Shreesha ,  Edward Cohen

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Milorad Neskovic ,  Vasanth Shreesha ,  Edward Cohen

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1456

Abstract: A system for high speed acquisition and decoding of a barcode symbol locates potential barcode candidates within a scanned image and filters the candidates to eliminate invalid data. The system permits computational resources to be focused on decoding information most likely to be an actual barcode symbol. Once a potential barcode candidate has been located, the barcode symbol is processed to determine the barcode orientation and symbology. Each element of the barcode symbol is then located, even if all elements are not visible in the original image, and the barcode symbol is decoded in accordance with the specific symbology.

Abstract translation: 用于条形码符号的高速获取和解码的系统在扫描图像内定位潜在的条形码候选，并且过滤候选以消除无效数据。 该系统允许计算资源集中在最可能是实际条形码符号的解码信息上。 一旦找到了潜在的条形码候选者，则处理条形码符号以确定条形码取向和符号系统。 然后，即使所有元素在原始图像中都不可见，条形码符号的每个元素都被定位，并且条形码符号根据具体的符号体系进行解码。

公开(公告)号：US07852223B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12431471

申请日：2009-04-28

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Leonard Storch

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Leonard Storch

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2003/00164 ,  G01S13/75 ,  G07F17/322

Abstract: An improved antenna system, method and apparatus for interrogating and locating RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and other RF (Radio Frequency) devices, and various applications therefore and thereof, are disclosed. One embodiment is for reading and locating the physical position of RFID tags (such as is made by Phillips, Siemens's Infineon and Texas Instrument) that may be embedded in gaming chips (RFID gaming chips, such as is made by Gaming Partners International Corp.) used in a casino, TV or movie studio or elsewhere for wagering at table games and other gambling games including Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette, but the invention may be used for various other RFID applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于询问和定位RFID（射频识别）标签和其他RF（射频）设备的改进的天线系统，方法和装置及其各种应用。 一个实施例是用于读取和定位可以嵌入游戏芯片（诸如由Gaming Partners International Corp.制造的RFID游戏芯片）的RFID标签（例如由Phillips，Siemens Infineon和Texas Instruments制造）的物理位置， 用于赌场，电视或电影制片厂或其他地方在桌上游戏和其他赌博游戏（包括21点，扑克，骰子，百家乐和轮盘赌）投注，但本发明可用于各种其他RFID应用。

公开(公告)号：US07561053B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11463751

申请日：2006-08-10

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Leonard Storch

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Leonard Storch

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2003/00164 ,  G01S13/75 ,  G07F17/322

Abstract: An improved antenna system, method and apparatus for interrogating and locating RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and other RF (Radio Frequency) devices, and various applications therefore and thereof, are disclosed. One embodiment is for reading and locating the physical position of RFID tags (such as is made by Phillips, Siemens's Infineon and Texas Instrument) that may be embedded in gaming chips (RFID gaming chips, such as is made by Gaming Partners International Corp.) used in a casino, TV or movie studio or elsewhere for wagering at table games and other gambling games including Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette, but the invention may be used for various other RFID applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于询问和定位RFID（射频识别）标签和其他RF（射频）设备的改进的天线系统，方法和装置及其各种应用。 一个实施例是用于读取和定位可以嵌入游戏芯片（诸如由Gaming Partners International Corp.制造的RFID游戏芯片）的RFID标签（例如由Phillips，Siemens Infineon和Texas Instruments制造）的物理位置， 用于赌场，电视或电影制片厂或其他地方在桌上游戏和其他赌博游戏（包括21点，扑克，骰子，百家乐和轮盘赌）投注，但本发明可用于各种其他RFID应用。

公开(公告)号：US07385743B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-10

申请号：US10493048

申请日：2002-10-16

Applicant: Jeffrey A. Gagliano ,  Han Zhang ,  Richard J. Skokowski, Jr. ,  Kurt Hecht

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Gagliano ,  Han Zhang ,  Richard J. Skokowski, Jr. ,  Kurt Hecht

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G06T3/00 ,  G02B27/0031 ,  G06K7/1404 ,  G06K7/146 ,  G06K9/209 ,  G06K9/42 ,  G06K2009/363 ,  G06T5/006 ,  H04N1/387

Abstract: A system and method for removing perspective distortion from an image of an object (112) moving along a transport device (114) having a top surface (124) is disclosed. A line scanner (110) to create a first image of an object. The first image is composed of a plurality of scan lines, each having a resolution. Each of the scan lines is then rescaled, so that the resolution of each scan line is equal to the resolution of every other scan line. Each of the scan lines is processed in two halves so that the center lines of the scan lines are co-linear after rescaling. The line scanner is optionally configured to vary its field of view as a function of the distance between the line scanner and the portion of the object being scanned.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从具有顶表面（124）的运输装置（114）移动的物体（112）的图像中去除透视失真的系统和方法。 一种用于创建对象的第一图像的行扫描器（110）。 第一图像由多个扫描线组成，每条扫描线都具有分辨率。 然后每个扫描线重新缩放，使得每个扫描线的分辨率等于每隔一个扫描线的分辨率。 每个扫描线都被处理成两半，使得扫描线的中心线在重新缩放之后是共线的。 线扫描器可选地被配置为根据线扫描器与被扫描物体的部分之间的距离来改变其视场。

公开(公告)号：US08061037B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US11611445

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: Kurt Hecht

Inventor： Kurt Hecht

IPC: B21D49/00

CPC classification number: G01N1/2035 ,  B28B13/02 ,  B28B13/028 ,  B28B23/18 ,  E02D5/30 ,  G01N33/383 ,  Y10T29/49616 ,  Y10T29/49631 ,  Y10T29/49632 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T29/4998 ,  Y10T29/49982

Abstract: A method for casting monitored pilings and a pour diverter used in connection with the method is provided. The method includes positioning a plurality of pile strands in a form, and then connecting a suspension assembly having at least one sensor to at least one of the pile strands so that the at least one sensor is located in a piling core area. A pour diverter, having a generally V-shaped configuration, is positioned over the suspension assembly. Concrete is poured into the form over the pour diverter so that a flow of the concrete into the form is split and flows down on either side of the suspension assembly until the at least one sensor is covered. The pour diverter is then removed to finish the casting. Preferably, provisions are provided on the pour diverter for holding or covering an antenna assembly during the pour, prior to it being placed into the concrete forming the piling.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于铸造监测的桩的方法和与该方法结合使用的浇注分流器。 该方法包括以一种形式定位多根绒头股，然后将具有至少一个传感器的悬挂组件连接到至少一根绒头股，使得至少一个传感器位于打桩核心区域中。 具有大致V形构造的倾倒式转向器位于悬架组件的上方。 将混凝土浇注在浇注分流器上的形式中，使得混凝土流入形式被分裂并在悬挂组件的任一侧向下流动，直到至少一个传感器被覆盖。 然后卸下浇注分流器以完成浇铸。 优选地，在倾倒式转向器中设置用于在倾倒期间将天线组件保持或覆盖之前，在将其放入形成桩的混凝土之前。