This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Autodesk, Inc.. Active years: 2019.
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Years Active: 2019
Title: Diane Lingrand: Innovator in 3D Point Cloud Registration
Introduction
Diane Lingrand is a notable inventor based in Valbonne, France. She has made significant contributions to the field of 3D point cloud registration, which is essential for various applications in computer vision and robotics. Her innovative work has led to the development of a patented method that enhances the accuracy and efficiency of global registration of large RGB-D scans.
Latest Patents
Diane holds a patent titled "Keypoint-based point-pair-feature for scalable automatic global registration of large RGB-D scans." This invention provides a method, system, and apparatus that enable the global registration of point cloud scans. The process involves acquiring two three-dimensional (3D) point clouds that share a subset of common points, without any prior knowledge of their alignment. The invention detects particular points likely to be identified in the other point cloud, retrieves information about the normals of these points, and builds descriptors that describe only 3D information. Matching pairs of descriptors are determined, and rigid transformation hypotheses are estimated based on these pairs. The hypotheses are then validated and one is selected as the final registration.
Career Highlights
Diane is currently employed at Autodesk, Inc., where she continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. Her work is pivotal in improving the capabilities of software used for 3D modeling and scanning. With her expertise, she has been able to push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of point cloud processing.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Diane has collaborated with talented individuals such as Luc Robert and Yann Noutary. These partnerships have allowed her to enhance her projects and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies in her field.
Conclusion
Diane Lingrand is a pioneering inventor whose work in 3D point cloud registration has made a significant impact on the industry. Her patented methods and ongoing contributions at Autodesk, Inc. highlight her dedication to innovation and excellence in technology.