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Durham, NC, United States of America

Mark Harfouche

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 25(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Pasadena, CA (US) (2021 - 2023)
  • Durham, NC (US) (2022 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 10 
 
Ramona Optics Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 1 
 
Optical Wavefront Laboratories
 patent
bronzeMedal1 out of 832,761 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2021-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12216755 - System and method to optically authenticate physical objects (2025-02-04),
2. 12035057 - Snapshot polarization imaging with a micro-camera array microscope (2024-07-09),
3. 11953670 - System and method for rapid focusing and analysis using a micro-camera array microscope (2024-04-09),
4. 11818471 - Unscanned optical inspection system using a micro camera array (2023-11-14),
5. 11676366 - Methods to detect image features from variably-illuminated images (2023-06-13),
6. 11525997 - Multiple camera microscope imaging with patterned illumination (2022-12-13),
7. 11487097 - System and method for synchronized fluorescence capture (2022-11-01),
8. 11477411 - Method to capture multiple simultaneous microscopy images from multiple digital sensors using field programmable gate arrays (2022-10-18),
9. 11477410 - Method to capture multiple simultaneous microscopy images from multiple digital sensors using field programmable gate arrays (2022-10-18),
10. 11415791 - Snapshot polarization imaging with a micro-camera array microscope (2022-08-16),
11. 11353691 - High-speed imaging with a sub-sampled array of image sensors (2022-06-07),
12. 11153508 - Unscanned optical inspection system using a micro camera array (2021-10-19),
13. 10976535 - Multiple camera microscope imaging with patterned illumination (2021-04-13),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Mark Harfouche

Introduction

Mark Harfouche is a prominent inventor based in Durham, NC, known for his groundbreaking contributions to optical authentication and imaging technologies. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Harfouche has made significant strides in the field of optical systems, enhancing the way physical objects are authenticated and imaged.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a system and method to optically authenticate physical objects. This innovative approach verifies the authenticity of a physical object through the efficient acquisition and digital post-processing of extensive optical data. The system utilizes an array of microscope-type micro-cameras and a patterned illumination source to gather spatial, spectral, and angular information about the object. The resulting dataset is transformed into a multi-gigabyte set of semi-random keys, making it extremely difficult to duplicate the physical object. Another notable patent is for snapshot polarization imaging with a micro-camera array microscope. This system allows for high-resolution polarimetric imaging by capturing polarized optical information from a wide area, utilizing polarized illumination sources to enhance image quality.

Career Highlights

Harfouche has worked with several companies, including Ramona Optics Inc. and Optical Wavefront Laboratories. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in optical technologies and innovation.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Harfouche has collaborated with talented individuals such as Jaehee Park and Gregor Horstmeyer, further enriching his work and contributions to the field.

Conclusion

Mark Harfouche's innovative spirit and dedication to advancing optical technologies have positioned him as a leading inventor in his field. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the security and quality of optical systems, paving the way for future advancements.

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