This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 2 CIPO patents. Top assignees: Farmers Edge Inc., Other. Active years: 2022-2023.
Location History:
- Calgary, CA (2022)
- Lethbridge, CA (2023)
Company Filing History:
2 out of 17 
1 out of 834,411 Years Active: 2022-2023
Title: Changchi Xian: Innovator in Agricultural Technology
Introduction
Changchi Xian is a notable inventor based in Calgary, Canada, recognized for his contributions to agricultural technology. He holds three patents that focus on enhancing crop classification and remote sensing techniques. His innovative approaches aim to improve agricultural practices and provide valuable insights to growers.
Latest Patents
One of Changchi Xian's latest patents is an "Automatic Crop Classification System and Method." This invention utilizes remotely-sensed image data to classify crops grown within agricultural fields. The method involves unsupervised pixel clustering, which gathers pixel values and assigns them to clusters, producing a pixel distribution signal. By summing the pixel distribution signals over the growing season, a temporal representation of a management zone is generated. This data is then processed through a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) to predict the crop type grown in that zone. Additionally, notifications can be sent to agricultural growers or stakeholders regarding the crop classification predictions.
Another significant patent is for "Shadow and Cloud Masking for Remote Sensing Images in Agriculture Applications Using a Multilayer Perceptron." This method addresses the challenges of shadow and cloud interference in remote sensing images. It involves electronically receiving an observed image, performing image segmentation, and extracting features for each segment. A cloud mask generation module classifies each segment using an ensemble of multilayer perceptrons, ensuring that each pixel within the observed image has a corresponding classification.
Career Highlights
Changchi Xian has worked with Farmers Edge Inc., where he applied his expertise in agricultural technology. His work has significantly contributed to advancements in crop management and remote sensing applications.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Changchi has collaborated with professionals such as Jacob Walker Bengtson and Chad Richard Bryant. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.
Conclusion
Changchi Xian's innovative patents and contributions to agricultural technology demonstrate his commitment to improving farming practices through advanced methodologies. His work continues to influence the agricultural sector positively.