公开(公告)号：US08067245B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US11492372

申请日：2006-07-24

Applicant: William John van Ryper ,  Tyler Cote ,  Steven I. Small ,  Amy P. Sheng ,  Ivan Hee Yiu Ma ,  Ronald Jones

Inventor： William John van Ryper ,  Tyler Cote ,  Steven I. Small ,  Amy P. Sheng ,  Ivan Hee Yiu Ma ,  Ronald Jones

IPC: G01N1/00

CPC classification number: G02B21/26 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2001/317 ,  G02B21/34 ,  G02B21/362 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: An apparatus and method of automated blood cell analysis uses technologies from other systems to create a new, robust, improved type of automated microscope, which uses electronic motors and a closed loop control system to minimize ambient factors, such as jarring and temperature changes. Pre-stained blood smear slides are first coated with a thin film of oil and are loaded into a carousel from which they can individually be analyzed. The slides are moved under a low magnification microscope; an optimal area of examination is determined; a focal plane map is calculated for that area, and the positions of white blood cell candidates are computed. The slide is then moved under a high power microscope where a refined focal plane map is computed and the individual white blood cell candidates are imaged. The cells are preclassified and the images are made available for analysis by the technician. Additionally, samples of red blood cells, equivalent to what the technician would do manually, are imaged and presented to the technician for evaluation. The technician may make notes on those cells, both red and white blood cells and archive them.

Abstract translation: 自动血细胞分析的装置和方法使用来自其他系统的技术来创建一种新的，稳健的，改进型的自动显微镜，其使用电子马达和闭环控制系统来最小化诸如振动和温度变化的环境因素。 先染色的血液涂片载玻片首先涂上薄膜油，并装载到圆盘传送带中，从中可以分别分析。 将载玻片在低倍率显微镜下移动; 确定最佳检查范围; 计算该区域的焦平面图，并计算白细胞候选的位置。 然后将载玻片在高功率显微镜下移动，其中计算精细的焦平面图并且对各个白细胞候选进行成像。 细胞被分类，图像可供技术人员分析。 另外，相当于技术人员将手动做的红细胞样品被成像并呈现给技术人员进行评估。 技术人员可以对这些细胞，红细胞和白细胞进行记录并归档。

公开(公告)号：US06754663B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US09447032

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Greg D. Johnson ,  Lalitha R. Coimbatore

Inventor： Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Greg D. Johnson ,  Lalitha R. Coimbatore

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  Y10S707/99943 ,  Y10S707/99945

Abstract: A system for generating a traffic violation citation, which operates using at least one image data file including digitized video data. The image data file includes multiple images of an intersection during a red light violation. The image data file is, for example, derived from the output of one or more video cameras positioned to record respective views of an intersection being monitored for red light violations. The disclosed system provides a user with an interface including at least one image display window. The image display window is used to display portions of the image data file. Where the image data file includes multiple video clips, such clips may be displayed simultaneously in respective ones of multiple display windows. The system further includes a selection interface that permits a user to select at least one image from the image data file, for example a current image being displayed in an image display window. The system generates a citation associated with the traffic violation, including a copy of the selected image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生交通违规引用的系统，其使用至少一个包括数字化视频数据的图像数据文件进行操作。 图像数据文件在红灯违规期间包括交叉点的多个图像。 例如，图像数据文件是从一个或多个摄像机的输出导出的，该摄像机被定位成记录被监视的红灯违规的相交视图。 所公开的系统向用户提供包括至少一个图像显示窗口的界面。 图像显示窗口用于显示图像数据文件的部分。 在图像数据文件包括多个视频剪辑的情况下，可以在多个显示窗口的相应的一个中同时显示这样的剪辑。 该系统还包括选择界面，其允许用户从图像数据文件中选择至少一个图像，例如正在图像显示窗口中显示的当前图像。 系统产生与流量违规相关联的引文，包括所选图像的副本。

公开(公告)号：US06281808B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09444942

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: Michael T. Glier ,  Mark D. Laird ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Douglas L. Reilly

Inventor： Michael T. Glier ,  Mark D. Laird ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Douglas L. Reilly

IPC: G08G101

CPC classification number: G08G1/054 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/164 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A collision avoidance system and method for a traffic intersection having a traffic light, which selectively extends the duration of a red light cycle to prevent traffic from entering the intersection during a red light violation. Output from one or more violation prediction image capturing devices is used to provide images showing one or more vehicles approaching the intersection. A violation prediction unit, which is also coupled to a signal reflecting a current light phase of the first traffic signal, receives and processes vehicle location information derived from the images to generate violation predictions for the vehicles approaching the intersection. The violation prediction indicates a likelihood that an associated vehicle will violate an upcoming red light phase of the traffic signal. In response to the violation prediction, a violation predicted signal is provided to a traffic signal controlling traffic intersecting with the predicted violator. That traffic signal then preempts a transition to a green light phase, thus extending a current red traffic light phase and thereby preventing traffic from entering the intersection during the predicted red light violation.

Abstract translation: 一种具有交通灯的交通路口的防撞系统和方法，其选择性地延长红灯循环的持续时间，以防止红灯违规期间交通进入交叉路口。 使用来自一个或多个违规预测图像捕获装置的输出来提供示出接近交叉路口的一个或多个车辆的图像。 还耦合到反映第一交通信号灯的当前光相位的信号的违规预测单元接收并处理从图像导出的车辆位置信息，以生成接近交叉口的车辆的违规预测。 违规预测表明相关联的车辆将违反交通信号灯的即将到来的红灯阶段的可能性。 响应于违规预测，将违规预测信号提供给控制与预测违规者相交的交通信号的交通信号。 该交通信号然后抢占向绿灯阶段的过渡，从而延长当前的红色交通灯阶段，从而防止在预测的红光违规期间交通进入交叉路口。

公开(公告)号：US06760061B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US09059151

申请日：1998-04-13

Applicant: Michael T. Glier ,  Douglas L. Reilly ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Steven S. Hsieh ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Mark D. Laird

Inventor： Michael T. Glier ,  Douglas L. Reilly ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Steven S. Hsieh ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Mark D. Laird

IPC: H04N718

CPC classification number: G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/087 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A traffic sensor system for detecting and tracking vehicles is describede. A video camera is employed to obtain a video image of a section of a roadway. Motion is detected through changes in luminance and edges in frames of the video image. Predetermined sets of pixels (“tiles”) in the frames are designated to be in either an “active” state or an “inactive” state. A tile becomes active when the luminance or edge values of the pixels of the tile differ from the respective luminance or edge values of a corresponding tile in a reference frame in accordance with predetermined criteria. The tile becomes inactive when the luminance or edge values of the pixels of the tile do not differ from the corresponding reference frame tile in accordance with the is predetermined criteria. Shape and motion of groups of active tiles (“quanta”) are analyzed with software and a neural network to detect and track vehicles.

Abstract translation: 描述用于检测和跟踪车辆的交通传感器系统。 采用摄像机来获取道路的一部分的视频图像。 通过视频图像的帧中的亮度和边缘的变化来检测运动。 帧中的预定像素组（“瓦片”）被指定为处于“活动”状态或“非活动”状态。 当瓦片的像素的亮度或边缘值根据预定标准与参考帧中的相应瓦片的相应亮度或边缘值不同时，瓦片变为活动的。 当瓦片的像素的亮度或边缘值根据预定标准与对应的参考帧瓦片不相同时，瓦片变得不活动。 使用软件和神经网络分析活动瓦片组（“量子”）的形状和运动，以检测和跟踪车辆。

公开(公告)号：US06188329B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09447010

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: Michael T. Glier ,  Mark D. Laird ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Steven S. Hsieh ,  Greg D. Johnson ,  Lalitha R. Coimbatore

Inventor： Michael T. Glier ,  Mark D. Laird ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel ,  Steven S. Hsieh ,  Greg D. Johnson ,  Lalitha R. Coimbatore

IPC: G08G1017

CPC classification number: G08G1/054 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/164 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A system and method for integrating traffic light violation related vehicle information with court date scheduling information, which employs one or more digitized video recordings of alleged violations. The system provides end-to-end violation processing using the digitized video recordings of the event, and using vehicle database information, as may for example be provided from a department of motor vehicles (DMV) database. The system potentially also interfaces to a court date scheduling database, which includes indications of various available times at which hearings regarding traffic violations may be scheduled. A user interface may provide a display of one or more perspectives on the violation event, as well as access to the vehicle and court date scheduling database. An evaluator, for example a police officer, uses the interface to 1) view the recorded views of the event, 2) determine whether a citationable violation has occurred, 3) extract any necessary vehicle identification information from the recording, 4) obtain owner information regarding the vehicle from the vehicle database, based on the extracted vehicle identification, 5) generate a citation with regard to the violation, and 6) schedule a hearing date with regard to the violation in response to the available court dates in the court date database.

Abstract translation: 一种将交通违章相关车辆信息与法庭日期调度信息相结合的系统和方法，其采用一个或多个所谓违规的数字化视频记录。 该系统使用事件的数字化视频记录和使用车辆数据库信息提供端到端违规处理，例如可以从机动车辆（DMV）数据库提供。 该系统还可以与法庭日期调度数据库相连接，其中包括可能安排有关违反交通事项的听证会的各种可用时间的指示。 用户界面可以提供关于违反事件的一个或多个观点的显示，以及对车辆和法庭日期调度数据库的访问。 评估员，例如警务人员，使用界面1）查看记录的事件视图，2）确定是否发生可引证违规，3）从记录中提取必要的车辆识别信息，4）获取所有者信息 关于来自车辆数据库的车辆，基于所提取的车辆标识，5）产生关于违规的引用，以及6）根据法院日期数据库中的可用法庭日期来安排关于违规的听证日期 。

公开(公告)号：US20080020128A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11492372

申请日：2006-07-24

Applicant: William John van Ryper ,  Tyler Cote ,  Steven I. Small ,  Amy P. Sheng ,  Ivan Hee Yiu Ma ,  Ronald Jones

Inventor： William John van Ryper ,  Tyler Cote ,  Steven I. Small ,  Amy P. Sheng ,  Ivan Hee Yiu Ma ,  Ronald Jones

IPC: G01N1/28 ,  G02B21/00 ,  B05D3/00

CPC classification number: G02B21/26 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2001/317 ,  G02B21/34 ,  G02B21/362 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: An apparatus and method of automated blood cell analysis uses technologies from other systems to create a new, robust, improved type of automated microscope, which uses electronic motors and a closed loop control system to minimize ambient factors, such as jarring and temperature changes. Pre-stained blood smear slides are first coated with a thin film of oil and are loaded into a carousel from which they can individually be analyzed. The slides are moved under a low magnification microscope; an optimal area of examination is determined; a focal plane map is calculated for that area, and the positions of white blood cell candidates are computed. The slide is then moved under a high power microscope where a refined focal plane map is computed and the individual white blood cell candidates are imaged. The cells are preclassified and the images are made available for analysis by the technician. Additionally, samples of red blood cells, equivalent to what the technician would do manually, are imaged and presented to the technician for evaluation. The technician may make notes on those cells, both red and white blood cells and archive them.

Abstract translation: 自动血细胞分析的装置和方法使用来自其他系统的技术来创建一种新的，稳健的，改进型的自动显微镜，其使用电子马达和闭环控制系统来最小化诸如振动和温度变化的环境因素。 先染色的血液涂片载玻片首先涂上薄膜油，并装载到圆盘传送带中，从中可以分别分析。 将载玻片在低倍率显微镜下移动; 确定最佳检查范围; 计算该区域的焦平面图，并计算白细胞候选的位置。 然后将载玻片在高功率显微镜下移动，其中计算精细的焦平面图并且对各个白细胞候选进行成像。 细胞被分类，图像可供技术人员分析。 另外，相当于技术人员将手动做的红细胞样品被成像并呈现给技术人员进行评估。 技术人员可以对这些细胞，红细胞和白细胞进行记录并归档。

公开(公告)号：US06950789B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10661739

申请日：2003-09-12

Applicant: Mark D. Laird ,  Steven I. Small ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier

Inventor： Mark D. Laird ,  Steven I. Small ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier

IPC: G06T7/20 ,  G07B15/02 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/017 ,  G08G1/054 ,  G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G06F9/455

CPC classification number: G08G1/054 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/164 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and filtering non-violation events in a traffic light violation prediction and recording system, including at least one violation prediction image capturing device, such as a video camera, and a violation prediction unit. The prediction unit generates a prediction reflecting a probability that the vehicle will violate a red light phase of the traffic signal. A non-violation event filter determines whether the vehicle approaching the traffic signal is actually performing a non-violation action. Non-violation events may include a variety of actions performed by the vehicle, and are fully configurable to meet the needs and policies of various specific intersections and jurisdictions. When the non-violation event filter determines that the vehicle is performing a non-violation action, it causes some number of resources that may have been allocated to recording the non-violating vehicle, and/or prevents further resources from being allocated to such recording.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测和过滤交通灯违规预测和记录系统中的非违规事件的系统和方法，包括至少一个违规预测图像捕获设备，例如摄像机和违规预测单元。 预测单元产生反映车辆将违反交通信号灯的红灯相位的概率的预测。 非违规事件滤波器确定接近交通信号灯的车辆是否实际执行非违规行为。 非违规事件可能包括车辆执行的各种行为，并且是完全可配置的，以满足各种特定交叉路口和辖区的需求和政策。 当非违规事件滤波器确定车辆正在执行非违规行为时，它导致可能已被分配用于记录非违禁车辆的一些资源，和/或防止进一步资源被分配给这种记录 。

公开(公告)号：US06647361B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US09444156

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: Mark D. Laird ,  Steven I. Small ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier

Inventor： Mark D. Laird ,  Steven I. Small ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier

IPC: G06G748

CPC classification number: G08G1/054 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/164 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and filtering non-violation events in a traffic light violation prediction and recording system, including at least one violation prediction image capturing device, such as a video camera, and a violation prediction unit. The prediction unit generates a prediction reflecting a probability that the vehicle will violate a red light phase of the traffic signal. A non-violation event filter determines whether the vehicle approaching the traffic signal is actually performing a non-violation action. Non-violation events may include a variety of actions performed by the vehicle, and are fully configurable to meet the needs and policies of various specific intersections and jurisdictions. When the non-violation event filter determines that the vehicle is performing a non-violation action, resources that may have been allocated to recording the non-violating vehicle may be released, and a determination may be made that additional resources need not be allocated to such recording.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测和过滤交通灯违规预测和记录系统中的非违规事件的系统和方法，包括至少一个违规预测图像捕获设备，例如摄像机和违规预测单元。 预测单元产生反映车辆将违反交通信号灯的红灯相位的概率的预测。 非违规事件滤波器确定接近交通信号灯的车辆是否实际执行非违规行为。 非违规事件可能包括车辆执行的各种行为，并且是完全可配置的，以满足各种特定交叉路口和辖区的需求和政策。 当非违规事件过滤器确定车辆正在执行非违规行为时，可能已经分配给记录非违禁车辆的资源可能被释放，并且可以确定不需要分配附加资源 这样的录音。

公开(公告)号：US06573929B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09444084

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: Michael T. Glier ,  Mark D. Laird ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel

Inventor： Michael T. Glier ,  Mark D. Laird ,  Michael T. Tinnemeier ,  Steven I. Small ,  Randall T. Sybel

IPC: H04N718

CPC classification number: G08G1/054 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/08 ,  G08G1/164 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A traffic light violation prediction and recording system, including at least one violation prediction video camera and a violation prediction unit. The violation prediction unit generates violation probability scores for vehicles approaching a traffic intersection based on attributes of those vehicles, such as position, current speed and acceleration. The violation probability scores are passed to a violation recording unit, which allocates violation recording resources, such as a violation video camera, to capture activities of one or more vehicles associated with relatively high violation probabilities. The violation recording unit determines a violation recording resource allocation schedule. If sufficient resources cannot be allocated to record all possible violations within a given time period, the violation recording unit may ignore a potential violation having a relatively low priority. In one embodiment, the violation recording resources include a number of video cameras, as well as one or more violation recorders capable of producing digital data files for storing video recordings of the violation as it occurred.

Abstract translation: 一种交通灯违规预测和记录系统，包括至少一个违规预测摄像机和违规预测单元。 违规预测单元根据这些车辆的属性，如位置，当前速度和加速度，对接近交通路口的车辆产生违规概率分数。 违规概率分数被传递到违规记录单元，其违例记录资源（例如违规摄像机）分配用于捕获与较高违规概率相关联的一个或多个车辆的活动。 违规记录单元确定违规记录资源分配调度。 如果不能分配足够的资源来记录给定时间段内的所有可能的违规，则违规记录单元可以忽略具有较低优先级的潜在违规。 在一个实施例中，违规记录资源包括多个摄像机，以及能够产生数字数据文件的一个或多个违规记录器，用于存储违规发生时的视频记录。