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1.发明授权Apparatus and method for testing and occupant position sensing system of a vehicle 失效车辆测试和乘员位置检测系统的装置和方法公开(公告)号：US07216557B2
公开(公告)日：2007-05-15
申请号：US10930957
申请日：2004-09-01
Applicant: Raymond J. David , Jon K. Wallace , Charles E. Steffens, Jr.
Inventor： Raymond J. David , Jon K. Wallace , Charles E. Steffens, Jr.
CPC classification number: B60R21/01538 , B60R21/0153 , B60R21/01554
Abstract: A method and apparatus (40) for testing an occupant position sensing system (12) of a vehicle (10) includes a motor (42) having a stationary portion (44) and a movable portion (46). A test object (90) is fixed relative to the movable portion (46) of the motor (42). A motor position sensor (64) senses a position of the movable portion (46) of the motor (42) relative to the stationary portion (44) and for providing a motor position signal indicative thereof. Motor drive electronics (58) are responsive to the motor position signal for controlling the motor (42) for moving the test object (90). A data recorder (80) is adapted to receive and record data from the occupant position sensing system (12) and is adapted to receive and record the motor position signal provided by the motor position sensor (64).
Abstract translation: 一种用于测试车辆（10）的乘员位置感测系统（12）的方法和设备（40）包括具有静止部分（44）和可移动部分（46）的马达（42）。 测试对象（90）相对于电动机（42）的可动部分（46）固定。 马达位置传感器（64）感测马达（42）相对于静止部分（44）的可移动部分（46）的位置，并提供指示马达（44）的马达位置信号。 电动机驱动电路（58）响应于电动机位置信号，用于控制用于移动测试对象（90）的电动机（42）。 数据记录器（80）适于接收和记录来自乘员位置感测系统（12）的数据，并适于接收和记录由电动机位置传感器（64）提供的电动机位置信号。
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2.发明授权Method and apparatus for producing classifier training images via construction and manipulation of a three-dimensional image model 失效通过建立和操纵三维图像模型来生成分类器训练图像的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07609893B2
公开(公告)日：2009-10-27
申请号：US10792445
申请日：2004-03-03
Applicant: Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
Inventor： Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
IPC: G06K9/62
CPC classification number: G06K9/00369 , G06K9/00832 , G06K9/6255 , Y10S707/99931
Abstract: A system (400) for generating training images for a pattern recognition classifier (54) from three-dimensional image data representing an output class comprises a model constructor (404) that constructs an image model in a standard coordinate domain from the three-dimensional image data. A model transformer (406) manipulates the image model in the standard coordinate domain to produce at least one manipulated image model. An image restorer (408) maps the at least one manipulated image model from the standard coordinate domain to a coordinate domain associated with an image source utilized during the run-time operation of the pattern recognition classifier.
Abstract translation: 用于从表示输出类的三维图像数据生成用于模式识别分类器（54）的训练图像的系统（400）包括：模型构造器（404），其从三维图像构建标准坐标域中的图像模型 数据。 模型变换器（406）操纵标准坐标域中的图像模型以产生至少一个操纵图像模型。 图像恢复器（408）将至少一个被操纵的图像模型从标准坐标域映射到与在模式识别分类器的运行时操作期间使用的图像源相关联的坐标域。
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公开(公告)号：US07003384B2
公开(公告)日：2006-02-21
申请号：US10692949
申请日：2003-10-24
Applicant: Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace , Robert Dziadula , Russell J. Lynch , Farid Khairallah
Inventor： Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace , Robert Dziadula , Russell J. Lynch , Farid Khairallah
CPC classification number: B60R21/01538 , G06T7/73
Abstract: A method and apparatus (20) for recognizing and determining a location of an object (40) in an area of interest (31) comprises an imaging device (61) for obtaining an image of the area of interest. At least three identifying marks (104) are located at predetermined positions in the area of interest (31). The apparatus (20) also comprises a memory (78) in which the predetermined positions of the at least three identifying marks (104) are stored. A controller (80) determines whether the imaging device (61) is calibrated properly by analyzing the image obtained by the imaging device to determine whether positions of the at least three identifying marks (104) in the obtained image correspond to the predetermined positions stored in the memory (78). The controller (80) is also adapted to determine whether a view of the area of interest (31) from the imaging device (61) is obstructed.
Abstract translation: 一种用于识别和确定感兴趣区域（31）中的物体（40）的位置的方法和装置（20）包括用于获得感兴趣区域的图像的成像装置（61）。 至少三个识别标记（104）位于感兴趣区域（31）中的预定位置处。 装置（20）还包括其中存储有至少三个识别标记（104）的预定位置的存储器（78）。 控制器（80）通过分析由成像装置获得的图像来确定成像装置（61）是否被正确地校准，以确定所获得的图像中的至少三个识别标记（104）的位置是否对应于存储在 存储器（78）。 控制器（80）还适于确定来自成像装置（61）的感兴趣区域（31）的视图是否被阻挡。
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4.发明授权Method and apparatus for enhancing the dynamic range of a stereo vision system 失效用于增强立体视觉系统的动态范围的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07561731B2
公开(公告)日：2009-07-14
申请号：US11022723
申请日：2004-12-27
Applicant: Jon K. Wallace , Yun Luo
Inventor： Jon K. Wallace , Yun Luo
CPC classification number: G06T5/50 , G06K9/00362 , G06K9/00832 , G06K9/20 , G06K2209/40 , G06T5/009 , G06T7/593 , G06T2207/10012 , H04N13/239 , H04N13/296 , H04N2013/0081
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for producing a stereo disparity map representing an imaged subject. A plurality of sensors (102 and 104) are operative to produce a plurality of images. Each image has an associated exposure according to an exposure level of an associated sensor. A system control (106) determines exposure levels for the plurality of sensors according to an exposure selection algorithm. A disparity processing component (112) is operative to generate a stereo disparity map from a plurality of images. An image merger (110) is operative to merge a plurality of images to produce a composite image having an increased dynamic range.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于产生代表成像对象的立体视差图的系统和方法。 多个传感器（102和104）可操作以产生多个图像。 每个图像根据相关传感器的曝光水平具有相关联的曝光。 系统控制（106）根据曝光选择算法确定多个传感器的曝光水平。 视差处理部件（112）用于从多个图像生成立体视差图。 图像合并（110）用于合并多个图像以产生具有增加的动态范围的合成图像。
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公开(公告)号：US07372996B2
公开(公告)日：2008-05-13
申请号：US11023158
申请日：2004-12-27
Applicant: Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
Inventor： Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
IPC: G06K9/46
CPC classification number: G06K9/00362 , G06K9/48 , G06T7/12 , G06T7/593 , G06T2207/30268
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for editing an image of a vehicle interior to isolate the occupant of a vehicle seat. An image generator (102) generates an image of a vehicle interior. A contour generator (104) produces a contour image from the generated image. A model selector (106) selects a contour model from a plurality of contour models according to the similarity of the contour model to a portion of the contour image. An image editor (108) removes a portion of the generated image representing at least a portion of the vehicle seat according to the selected contour model to produce an image of an occupant of the vehicle seat.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于编辑车辆内部的图像以隔离车辆座椅的乘客的系统和方法。 图像生成器（102）生成车辆内部的图像。 轮廓生成器（104）从生成的图像生成轮廓图像。 模型选择器（106）根据轮廓模型与轮廓图像的一部分的相似度从多个轮廓模型中选择轮廓模型。 图像编辑器（108）根据所选择的轮廓模型去除表示车辆座椅的至少一部分的生成图像的一部分，以产生车辆座椅的乘员的图像。
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公开(公告)号：US07283901B2
公开(公告)日：2007-10-16
申请号：US11035146
申请日：2005-01-13
Applicant: Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
Inventor： Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
CPC classification number: B60R21/01538 , G06K9/00369 , G06T7/73 , G06T2207/10012 , G06T2207/30268
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a position of a head of a vehicle occupant from a plurality of images of a vehicle interior. Image data is translated from the plurality of images to produce a virtual side view image of the vehicle interior (162). A largest grouping of pixels in the side view image having values within a desired range is identified (164). The grouping includes a plurality of pixel columns. A contour including uppermost pixels of each pixel column is produced and peaks are located within the contour (166). The contour peaks are analyzed according to a heuristic voting algorithm to identify a peak location associated with the head of the vehicle occupant (172).
Abstract translation: 提供了用于从车辆内部的多个图像中识别车辆乘员的头部的位置的系统和方法。 从多个图像转换图像数据，以产生车辆内部（162）的虚拟侧视图。 识别具有期望范围内的值的侧视图中最大的像素分组（164）。 分组包括多个像素列。 产生包括每个像素列的最上面的像素的轮廓，并且峰位于轮廓（166）内。 根据启发式投票算法分析轮廓峰值，以识别与车辆乘客头部相关联的峰值位置（172）。
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7.发明授权Method and apparatus for determining an occupant's head location in an actuatable occupant restraining system 失效用于确定在可起动的乘员约束系统中乘客的头部位置的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07379559B2
公开(公告)日：2008-05-27
申请号：US10447248
申请日：2003-05-28
Applicant: Jon K. Wallace , Yun Luo , Robert Dziadula , Farid Khairallah
Inventor： Jon K. Wallace , Yun Luo , Robert Dziadula , Farid Khairallah
IPC: G06K9/00
CPC classification number: G06K9/00248 , G06T7/73
Abstract: An apparatus (20) for determining a location of a person's head (90) includes stereo vision system (60) for imaging an area of interest such as the interior of a vehicle (26). The vision system provides an image signal of the area of interest. An analyzer (80) analyzes the image signal to identify head candidates (90′, 210, 212, 214, 216) in the area of interest and provides data regarding any identified head candidates in the area of interest. A processor (80) processes the provided data regarding identified head candidates to locate the person's head. In an air bag restraining system (22), a controller (50) monitors the location of the person's head and controls an air bag (34) in response to a sensed crash condition (52) and the location of the person's head.
Abstract translation: 用于确定人的头部（90）的位置的装置（20）包括用于对诸如车辆内部（26）的感兴趣区域成像的立体视觉系统（60）。 视觉系统提供感兴趣区域的图像信号。 分析器（80）分析图像信号以识别感兴趣区域中的首选候选（90'，210,212,214,216），并且提供关于感兴趣区域中关于任何识别的首选候选的数据。 处理器（80）处理所提供的关于所识别的头部候选者的数据以定位该人的头部。 在气囊限制系统（22）中，控制器（50）根据感测到的碰撞状况（52）和人的头部的位置来监视人的头部的位置并控制气囊（34）。
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8.发明授权Apparatus and method for determining vehicle occupant characteristic utilizing imaging with provided light 失效利用所提供的光利用成像确定车辆乘员特性的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US06947575B2
公开(公告)日：2005-09-20
申请号：US09865154
申请日：2001-05-24
Applicant: Jon K. Wallace , Farid Khairallah , Nicholas M. Zayan , Stephen R. W. Cooper
Inventor： Jon K. Wallace , Farid Khairallah , Nicholas M. Zayan , Stephen R. W. Cooper
IPC: B60R21/01 , B60R21/015 , G06T7/20 , G06K9/00
CPC classification number: B60R21/01538 , G06T7/254
Abstract: An apparatus (30) and associated method determine a vehicle occupant characteristic. An imager (32) collects a first image of an occupant location while the occupant location is subject to a first lighting condition. A light source (38) provides light onto the occupant location. The imager (32) collects a second image of the occupant location while the occupant location is subject to the first lighting condition and the provided light. A subtractor device (50) generates a third image of the occupant location indicative of the difference between the first and second images. An image processing device (52) processes the third image to determine the vehicle occupant characteristic.
Abstract translation: 装置（30）和相关方法确定车辆乘员特性。 成像器（32）收集乘员位置的第一图像，同时乘客位置经受第一照明条件。 光源（38）向乘员位置提供光。 成像器（32）收集乘员位置的第二图像，同时乘客位置经受第一照明条件和所提供的光。 减法器装置（50）生成表示第一和第二图像之间的差异的乘员位置的第三图像。 图像处理装置（52）处理第三图像以确定车辆乘员特性。
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9.发明授权Communication system and method utilizing message frames having multiple thresholds for a multi-device vehicle occupant protection system 有权利用具有用于多设备车辆乘员保护系统的多个阈值的消息帧的通信系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US06744820B1
公开(公告)日：2004-06-01
申请号：US09528974
申请日：2000-03-21
Applicant: Farid Khairallah , Russell J. Lynch , Roger A. McCurdy , Keith R. Miciuda , Jon K. Wallace , Scott E. Kolassa
Inventor： Farid Khairallah , Russell J. Lynch , Roger A. McCurdy , Keith R. Miciuda , Jon K. Wallace , Scott E. Kolassa
IPC: H04B300
CPC classification number: H04B3/548 , B60R21/01 , B60R2021/01068 , B60R2021/01115 , H04B2203/5416 , H04B2203/5425 , H04B2203/5458 , H04B2203/547
Abstract: A communication system (10) includes a communication bus (16) through which a power/voltage transmitter (44) conveys electrical energy and messages to a plurality of units (18, 20). The power/voltage transmitter (44) includes components for adjusting voltage of the electrical energy past a first predetermined threshold to provide a first type message frame and modulating the voltage of the electrical energy during the first type message frame to convey a first type message. The power/voltage transmitter (44) also includes components for adjusting the voltage past a second predetermined threshold to provide a second type message frame and modulating the voltage of the electrical energy during the second type message frame to convey a second type message.
Abstract translation: 通信系统（10）包括通信总线（16），电力/电压发射器（44）通过该通信总线向多个单元（18,20）传送电能和消息。 电源/电压发射器（44）包括用于调整电能的电压超过第一预定阈值以提供第一类型消息帧并在第一类型消息帧期间调制电能的电压以传送第一类型消息的组件。 电源/电压发射器（44）还包括用于调整电压超过第二预定阈值以提供第二类型消息帧并且在第二类型消息帧期间调制电能的电压以传送第二类型消息的组件。
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10.发明授权
公开(公告)号：US07516005B2
公开(公告)日：2009-04-07
申请号：US11899257
申请日：2007-09-04
Applicant: Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
Inventor： Yun Luo , Jon K. Wallace
IPC: B60R21/00
CPC classification number: B60R21/01538 , G06K9/00369 , G06T7/73 , G06T2207/10012 , G06T2207/30268
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a position of a head of a vehicle occupant from a plurality of images of a vehicle interior. Image data is translated from the plurality of images to produce a virtual side view image of the vehicle interior (220). A largest grouping of pixels in the side view image having values within a desired range is identified (230). The grouping includes a plurality of pixel columns. A contour including uppermost pixels of each pixel column is produced and peaks are located within the contour (240, 250, and 260). The contour peaks are analyzed according to a heuristic voting algorithm to identify a peak location associated with the head of the vehicle occupant (270).
Abstract translation: 提供了用于从车辆内部的多个图像中识别车辆乘员的头部的位置的系统和方法。 图像数据从多个图像转换成车辆内部的虚拟侧视图（220）。 识别具有期望范围内的值的侧视图中最大的像素分组（230）。 分组包括多个像素列。 产生包括每个像素列的最上面的像素的轮廓，并且峰位于轮廓（240,250和260）内。 根据启发式投票算法分析轮廓峰值，以识别与车辆乘客的头部相关联的峰值位置（270）。
