This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Computervision Corporation. Active years: 1996.
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Years Active: 1996
Title: The Innovations of William Reinke
Introduction
William Reinke is an accomplished inventor based in Sausalito, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of information processing systems, particularly in the area of boundary evaluation in non-manifold environments. His innovative work has implications for the representation of three-dimensional objects.
Latest Patents
Reinke holds a patent for a system that performs boundary evaluation in a non-manifold environment. This system is designed to represent objects in three dimensions in a very general manner. The technology involves merging boundary representations of constituent sub-objects and selecting portions of the resulting merge boundary representation. The selection process is based on criteria applied to a containment history of each portion of the merged boundary representation. The data structure suitable for this boundary evaluation includes a constructive solid geometry tree and a boundary representation, which further comprises boundary descriptions, a list of regions, containment histories of each region, and a mark indicative of selection or non-selection of each region. He has 1 patent to his name.
Career Highlights
Reinke has worked at Computervision Corporation, where he has been able to apply his expertise in information processing systems. His work has contributed to advancements in how objects are represented and evaluated in complex environments.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Reinke has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kevin Weiler and Gary Arnold Crocker. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and contributed to the innovative solutions he has developed.
Conclusion
William Reinke's contributions to the field of information processing systems demonstrate his innovative spirit and technical expertise. His patent for boundary evaluation in non-manifold environments showcases his ability to address complex challenges in three-dimensional object representation.