David W Jacobs

US Patent:

6853745, Feb 8, 2005

Filed:

Nov 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/705507

Inventors:

David W. Jacobs - Princeton NJ, US
Ronen Basri - Rehovot, IL

Assignee:

NEC Laboratories America, Inc. - Princeton NJ

International Classification:

G06K009/00
G06K009/46
G06K009/62

US Classification:

382154, 382118, 382190, 382224

Abstract:

A method for choosing an image from a plurality of three-dimensional models which is most similar to an input image is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a database of the plurality of three-dimensional models; (b) providing an input image; (c) positioning each three-dimensional model relative to the input image; (d) for each three-dimensional model, determining a rendered image that is most similar to the input image by: (d)(i) computing a linear subspace that describes an approximation to the set of all possible rendered images that each three-dimensional model can produce under all possible lighting conditions where each point in the linear subspace represents a possible image; and one of (d)(ii) finding the point on the linear subspace that is closest to the input image or finding a rendered image in a subset of the linear subspace obtained by projecting the set of images that are generated by positive lights onto the linear subspace; (e) computing a measure of similarly between the input image and each rendered image; and (f) selecting the three-dimensional model corresponding to the rendered image whose measure of similarity is most similar to the input image. Step (d) is preferably repeated for each of a red, green, and blue color component for each three-dimensional model. The linear subspace is preferably either four-dimensional or nine-dimensional.

US Patent:

D665821, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Nov 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/406501

Inventors:

Michael Capko - Conshohocken PA, US
David Andrew Jacobs - North Wales PA, US
Timothy K. Keighron - Rochester Hills MI, US
Jongkyu Kim - Troy MI, US
James J. Kempf - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Rbmark, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

1501

US Classification:

D15 5

US Patent:

D697943, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Jul 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/428268

Inventors:

Michael Capko - Conshohocken PA, US
David Andrew Jacobs - North Wales PA, US
Timothy K. Keighron - Rochester Hills MI, US
Jongkyu Kim - Troy MI, US
Donald T. Carbone - Rochester Hills MI, US

Assignee:

RBMark, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

1501

US Classification:

D15 5

US Patent:

20020198761, Dec 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/878707

Inventors:

Patrick Ryan - Chicago IL, US
David Jacobs - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

FIRST LOOK NETWORKS, L.L.C.

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/010000

Abstract:

A market for used vehicles is identified for a particular vehicle category. A group of dealers are selected who have a high likelihood of buying units of the products. To identify a market, inventory data is collected from each of a group of dealers within a region on a recurring basis. A dealer profile specifying the business rules for managing the inventory is obtained or produced for each dealer. A supply of products is determined by collecting inventory data from suppliers, such as automobile leasing companies and dealers with surplus inventory. The demand for products is determined by comparison of the dealer profile for each vehicle category to the actual inventory for the corresponding vehicle category and/or to the sales history for the product. The data for each product unit is expanded by reference to third party data bases by use of the vehicle identification number. The data thus collected and produced is aggregated for all of the dealers such that there is a composite representation of the demand for each vehicle category. For each vehicle category having a substantive supply and demand, a market is identified. Participants for this market are those dealers who have a significant demand for the products in the market category. The dealers are invited to a market which is called for the particular vehicle category. Multiple vehicle categories may be combined in one market. As a result, a highly efficient market is organized that is directed to one or more specific vehicle categories that are of high interest to a specified group of dealers and suppliers.

US Patent:

20060259350, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

Jul 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/489330

Inventors:

Patrick Ryan - Chicago IL, US
David Jacobs - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G07G 1/00

US Classification:

705010000

Abstract:

A market for used vehicles is identified for a particular vehicle category. A group of dealers are selected who have a high likelihood of buying units of the products. To identify a market, inventory data is collected from each of a group of dealers within a region on a recurring basis. A dealer profile specifying the business rules for managing the inventory is obtained or produced for each dealer. A supply of products is determined by collecting inventory data from suppliers, such as automobile leasing companies and dealers with surplus inventory. The demand for products is determined by comparison of the dealer profile for each vehicle category to the actual inventory for the corresponding vehicle category and/or to the sales history for the product. The data for each product unit is expanded by reference to third party data bases by use of the vehicle identification number. The data thus collected and produced is aggregated for all of the dealers such that there is a composite representation of the demand for each vehicle category. For each vehicle category having a substantive supply and demand, a market is identified. Participants for this market are those dealers who have a significant demand for the products in the market category. The dealers are invited to a market which is called for the particular vehicle category. Multiple vehicle categories may be combined in one market. As a result, a highly efficient market is organized that is directed to one or more specific vehicle categories that are of high interest to a specified group of dealers and suppliers.

US Patent:

42547180, Mar 10, 1981

Filed:

Oct 23, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/095751

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1500

US Classification:

112 79R

Abstract:

A tufting method and apparatus for tufting yarn to a backing layer, including individual tufting elements, comprising, means to control forward and lateral displacement of successive needle strokes. A preferred embodiment includes means to select particular yarns for tufting from a plurality of yarns and means to select the length of yarn to be tufted. In a further preferred embodiment a reduced number of tufting elements is contemplated with the elements spaced so as to enable the production of a full sized tufted product by lateral shifting of the backing layer to provide for intermediate tufting positions.

US Patent:

40648168, Dec 27, 1977

Filed:

Jun 25, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/700413

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
P. Frank Eiland - Stamford CT
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1516

US Classification:

112 79A

Abstract:

A double select needle tufting machine or the like utilizing a driving and selecting means comprising band-like members attached to each of said needles with each band-like member being selectively engageable with an oscillatory shaft by which each of the needles is driven when selected. Two-color carpets or bedspreads are produced by threading one series of needles with one color yarn and the other series of needles with a second color of yarn.

US Patent:

41111362, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Jun 30, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/811970

Inventors:

Abram N. Spanel - Princeton NJ
P. Frank Eiland - Stamford CT
David R. Jacobs - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

D05C 1516

US Classification:

112 79R

Abstract:

Yarn clamping means for clamping tufting yarn featuring shield means secured to said yarn clamp which is cooperatively associated with the tufting needle means to prevent impalement of the yarn by the tufting needles.