Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080198225 | TVMS- a total view monitoring system - The present invention is a system for comprehensive observation and tracking of objects in distinct defined areas. This is implemented by the use of imaging sensors, comprising an electronic video camera and integrated processors, providing an overhead view of a pre determined sector during real time. The system also comprises a central processing unit (CPU) for managing all processed data, a display and managing unit which can be used for initializing, updating parameters and managing the system. The system supports means of communication between the imaging sensors and the central processing unit and between the central processing unit and the display and managing unit. The integrated processor of each of the sensors comprises 3 dimensional region of interest (3D ROI) software, which allows definition of a 3D-ROI to be imaged by each of the cameras and understanding of the spatial context of the features in the ROI, and software which allows extraction of data relevant to the identification, location and motion of objects in the ROI. The communication assembly allows transmission of the relevant data from each sensor to the central processing unit which uses it in order to enable continuous tracking of the moving objects as they pass from the field of view of one sensor into the field of view of a neighboring sensor, throughout the entire observation area. In combination with the 3D-ROI software allows clearly identifying the exact location of features of the room being observed e.g. floor, windows and doors of the room being observed, allows this understanding of the spatial context and allows the ability of the system to minimize the occurrences of false alerts (Ghosts). | 08-21-2008 |
20090167861 | Observation System - An operator-controllable observation system including an observation assembly including a housing having a generally ellipsoidal configuration with a flat base surface, an imaging subassembly including at least one lens coupled to at least one imaging sensor, control and processing circuitry operative to process outputs of the imaging subassembly and an observation assembly transceiver operative to receive outputs from the control and processing circuitry and to transmit the outputs from the control and processing circuitry. | 07-02-2009 |
20090195652 | Interactive Virtual Window Vision System For Mobile Platforms - The invention is a vision and image capture system for mobile platforms. The system comprises: an imaging sensor that comprises at least one imaging sub-sensor which is integrated in the outside walls of the platform; at least one display screen on which is displayed the images captured by the imaging sub-sensor; and a processing unit comprising hardware and software components for processing the gathered images, displaying them on the screen and optionally allowing other applications. The system of the invention is characterized in that the at least one imaging sub-sensor is mounted approximately at the height of the eyes of the operator of the system and at a predefined angle respective to the mobile platform matching the preferred viewing angle of the operator from his seat within the platform. This location and orientation of the imaging sub-sensor allows a life like simulation and presentation of the images on the screen to the operator as if he were looking at the scene through a transparent window in the side of the mobile platform. | 08-06-2009 |
20090299137 | ABDOMINAL OBSERVATION DEVICE - A medical imaging device enables observation within the abdominal and pelvic cavity at a wide field of view and enables medical procedures to be carried out within the wide field of view. The medical imaging device includes a central assembly and a sterile disposable cover, which is slipped over the central assembly. The central assembly has a proximal portion, which remains outside of the abdominal cavity of the patient, and a distal portion, which is inserted into the abdominal cavity through a slit made in the abdominal wall by the surgeon. A first plurality of light emitting diodes is circumferentially distributed around the outer surface of the central assembly near the top of the distal portion and a reversibly inflatable balloon is circumferentially attached to the cover at the location of the first plurality of diodes. When the balloon is inflated and the first array of light emitting diodes is activated to produce light, then the light enters the interior of the balloon, is repeatedly reflected from the inner walls of the balloon until it eventually passes through the wall of the balloon at random angles thereby illuminating the entire interior of the abdominal and pelvic cavities. Also, a system includes the medical imaging device, an observation unit comprising a controller, a processor, and display; and a communicator between the medical imaging device and the observation unit. | 12-03-2009 |
20100016668 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DISCREETLY PERFORMING A ROUTINE VAGINAL EXAMINATION - The invention is a system for performing a routine vaginal examination. The examination is carried out using a medical imaging device that is optimally shaped to match the shape of the vaginal canal and comprises an imaging sensor, wide field of view optics, illumination means, electronic circuitry, and communication means. In addition a medical image and analysis (MIUA) unit comprising a processor and a dedicated MIUA algorithm is provided, either as part of the device or as a separate unit. The system is characterized in that the dedicated MIUA algorithm compares the acquired images to a predefined standard of quality and verifies that sufficient images of a predefined region of interest (ROI) have been obtained; saves the acquired images that meet the predefined standard and also show the ROI; and signals the user carrying out the examination when a sufficient number of images having sufficient image quality and taken at appropriate viewing angles of the area being examined have been acquired. The device and MIUA unit enable routine examination of the vagina to be carried out at any location by untrained persons, preferably by the woman herself in the privacy of her own home. The images acquired by the camera are transmitted to an authorized center where trained medical personnel view, analyze, and interpret them. | 01-21-2010 |
20100149661 | Lens having a circumferential field of view - A lens having an axis of symmetry, including a transparent circumferential surface, circumferentially extending about the axis of symmetry, the transparent surface having optical power in planes which include the axis of symmetry, a first reflective surface, symmetric with respect to the axis of symmetry and being operative to reflect light passing through the transparent surface and a second reflective surface, symmetric with respect to the axis of symmetry and axially spaced from the transparent surface and being operative to reflect light reflected by the first reflective surface. | 06-17-2010 |
20100179691 | Robotic Platform - The present invention is a robotic mobile platform vehicle that can be thrown into hostile or hazardous environments for gathering information and transmitting that information to a remotely located control station and a system comprising the robotic mobile platform. The system of the invention is adapted to provide it's operator with significant information without being exposed directly to actual or potential danger. One of the key features of the invention is that at least four imaging assemblies are mounted on the robotic platform and that the system has the processing ability to stitch the views taken by the four imaging devices together into an Omni-directional image, allowing simultaneous viewing of a 360 degree field of view surrounding the mobile platform. Another feature is that the system comprises a touch screen GUI and the robotic mobile platform is equipped with processing means and appropriate software. This combination enables the user to steer the robotic platform simply by touching an object in one of the displayed images that he wants to investigate. The robotic platform can then either point its sensors towards that object or, if so instructed, compute the direction to the object and travel to it without any further input from the user. | 07-15-2010 |
20110031044 | ROBOTIC PLATFORM & METHODS FOR OVERCOMING OBSTACLES - A robotic platform is presented, having a tiltable operational assembly. The operational assembly incorporates imaging means, designation means and operational means in a synchronized manner thus simplifying the maneuvering of the robotic platform and the operation of its operational means by a remote operator. The operational assembly can be tilted backwards in order to shift the center of gravity of the robotic platform towards its rear to decrease pressure from the front end of the robotic platform to the ground. Alternatively, the operational assembly can be used as an arm which applies pressure over obstacles to raise its distal end from the ground while overcoming obstacles. Tilting the operational assembly also provides double-sided operation of the robotic platform without the need to perform maneuvers which flip the entire robotic platform. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035054 | System for Extending The Observation, Surveillance, and Navigational Capabilities of a Robot - The invention is a system that is integrated with an existing robotic system in order to extend its observation, surveillance, and navigational capabilities. The system comprises: a sensor module comprising imaging and other types of sensors that is attached to the robotic device of the robotic system and a system control station comprising a communication link to the robot control station of the existing robotic system. Both the system control station and the sensor module comprise processing units that are configured to work in complete harmony. These processing units are each supplied with software that enables using information supplied by the sensors and other components in the sensor module to provide the robotic systems with many advanced capabilities that could not be achieves prior to attachment of the sensor module to the robot. | 02-10-2011 |
20110054690 | ELECTRO-MECHANISM FOR EXTENDING THE CAPABILITIES OF BILATERAL ROBOTIC PLATFORMS AND A METHOD FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - The present invention discloses an electro-mechanism for extending the capabilities of a bilateral robotic platforms and a method for performing the same. The electro-mechanism includes an attitude sensor to provide indication of the side over which a bilateral robotic platform operates and an actuator to tilt a mast to an upright position with respect to the ground in order to maximize the performance of the components integrated therewith. The electro-mechanism also provides means to elevate an environmental sensor to provide a superior position for information gathering with respect to the bilateral robotic platform. | 03-03-2011 |
20110061951 | Transformable Robotic Platform and Methods for Overcoming Obstacles - A transformable robotic platform includes a main frame and a tiltable central assembly and two pairs of parallel tracks. A first pair of tracks is fixed to the main frame while a second pair of tracks is pivotable with respect to the main frame. The central assembly incorporates imaging means, designation means and operational means in a synchronized manner, thus simplifying the maneuvering of the robotic platform and the operation of its operational means by a remote operator. Tilting the central assembly as well as the second pair of tracks shifts the center of gravity of the robotic platform rearward decreasing downward gravitational force on the front end of the platform facilitating climbing over obstacles. Tilting the central assembly also provides double-sided operation and about face operation of the robotic platform without the need to perform maneuvers which flip over the entire robotic platform. The pivoting of second pair of tracks enables transformation of the robotic platform into a quasi pyramid position in order to provide a superior position for information gathering and for operation. | 03-17-2011 |