This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: California Institute of Technology. Active years: 2004-2016.
Location History:
- Arcadia, CA (US) (2004)
- Elkins Park, PA (US) (2009 - 2016)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2016
Title: David E Breen: Innovator in Level Set Surface Editing
Introduction
David E Breen is a notable inventor based in Arcadia, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of surface editing through his innovative patents. With a total of 3 patents, Breen has focused on developing advanced systems for interactive editing of surfaces.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is centered around level set surface editing operators. This invention presents a level set system designed for implementing interactive editing operators for surfaces. Level set models are characterized as deformable implicit surfaces, where the deformation of the surface is governed by a speed function in the level set partial differential equation. This system effectively addresses the self-interaction issues commonly associated with mesh models.
In one embodiment, the system converts input models, such as polygon meshes, NURBS, and CSGS models, into level set models. An interface is provided that allows for editing these models using various operators, including blending, smoothing, and embossing. Additionally, several methods are utilized to optimize computations related to these editing operations. Techniques such as shortest distance calculations, bounding boxes, numerical integration, and sparse-field methods are disclosed for implementing the level set deformation operator embodiments. The resulting level set models can be volume rendered or extracted into polygon meshes.
Career Highlights
David E Breen is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology, where he continues to contribute to research and development in his field. His work has garnered attention for its innovative approach to surface editing and modeling.
Collaborations
Breen has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ken Museth and Alan H Barr, further enhancing the impact of his work in the field of surface editing.
Conclusion
David E Breen's contributions to level set surface editing represent a significant advancement in the field of interactive modeling. His innovative patents and collaborations highlight his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in surface editing.