Inventor

Rolf Heidemann

Inventor

Stuttgart, DE

Overview

1977–2021

Patent span

Physics

Primary field (CPC G)

Patents· 72 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

G01Bprimary

G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions18%

H04NPictorial communication, e.g. television16%

H04BTransmission11%

G06TImage data processing or generation, in general10%

G01SRadio direction-finding7%

H01SDevices using the process of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation [laser] to amplify or generate light6%

G01CMeasuring distances, levels or bearings5%

H04JMultiplex communication5%

G06FElectric digital data processing4%

G06VImage or video recognition or understanding2%

PatentTitleYear

11,022,692Triangulation scanner having flat geometry and projecting uncoded spots2021 10,866,089Two-camera triangulation scanner with detachable coupling mechanism2020 10,841,562Calibration plate and method for calibrating a 3D measurement device2020 10,830,579Three-dimensional triangulational scanner having high dynamic range and fast response2020 10,663,292Quality inspection system and method of operation2020 10,659,753Photogrammetry system and method of operation2020 10,499,040Device and method for optically scanning and measuring an environment and a method of control2019 10,477,180Photogrammetry system and method of operation2019 10,458,783Three-dimensional scanner having pixel memory2019 10,444,009Two-camera triangulation scanner with detachable coupling mechanism2019 10,414,048Noncontact safety sensor and method of operation2019 10,408,606Quality inspection system and method of operation2019 10,401,143Method for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates and controlling a three-dimensional measuring device2019 10,234,278Aerial device having a three-dimensional measurement device2019 10,126,116Registration of three-dimensional coordinates measured on interior and exterior portions of an object2018 10,126,415Probe that cooperates with a laser tracker to measure six degrees of freedom2018 10,088,296Method for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates and calibration of a three-dimensional measuring device2018 10,070,116Device and method for optically scanning and measuring an environment2018 9,989,357Aerial device that cooperates with an external projector to measure three-dimensional coordinates2018 9,964,402Two-camera triangulation scanner with detachable coupling mechanism2018 9,915,521'Method for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates and controlling a three-dimensional measuring device'2018 9,909,855'Registration of three-dimensional coordinates measured on interior and exterior portions of an object'2018 9,879,975'Method for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates and calibration of a three-dimensional measuring device'2018 9,858,682'Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment'2018 9,769,463'Device and method for optically scanning and measuring an environment and a method of control'2017 9,693,040'Method for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates and calibration of a three-dimensional measuring device'2017 9,671,221'Portable device for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates'2017 9,602,811'Method for optically measuring three-dimensional coordinates and controlling a three-dimensional measuring device'2017 9,599,455'Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment'2017 9,217,637'Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment'2015 D0741864'Laser scanner'2015 9,115,986'Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment'2015 D0733141'Laser scanner'2015 8,970,823'Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment'2015 6,854,507'Method and system for operating a high-speed continuous casting plant'2005 6,793,006'Automation of a high-speed continuous casting plant'2004 6,320,878'Active demarcation point of an access network'2001 6,310,706'Transmitting/receiving facility and method for transmitting broadband signals as well as transmitting/receiving facility for receiving broadband signals'2001 6,144,266'Transition from a microstrip line to a waveguide and use of such transition'2000 6,078,950'Electrical transmission system with a broadband distribution network for TV and audio signals and with interactive service capability'2000 6,026,116'Transmitting/receiving facility and method for transmitting broadband signals as well as transmitting/receiving facility for receiving broadband signals'2000 5,748,348'Optical communication system for cable-television signals and for subscriber-assigned signals'1998 5,719,874'Time-division-multiplexing method and apparatus'1998 5,631,760'Apparatus for the optical heterodyne reception of signals'1997 5,550,667'Optical transmitter'1996 5,521,752'Fiber-optic amplifier with a device for monitoring the input power'1996 5,517,232'Cable television distribution network with video-on-demand transmission'1996 5,499,135'Optical amplifier'1996 5,475,521'Optical communication system with monitoring device for avoiding giant pluses'1995 5,473,286'Microwave generator circuit having oscillator and controller responsive to separate wavelengths'1995 5,453,872'Fiber-optic amplifier as wavelength converter'1995 5,412,746'Optical coupler and amplifier'1995 5,378,937'Equalizer for optical communication systems'1995 5,363,385'Fiber-optic amplifier with control of the pump light wavelength'1994 5,337,175'Optical communications system for the subscriber area with optical amplifiers'1994 5,335,109'Optical receiver with extended dynamic range'1994 5,333,089'Optical communications system employing fiber-optic amplifiers and control of the transmitter wavelength'1994 5,302,922'Equalizer for optically transmitted analog information signals'1994 5,297,154'Fiber-optic amplifier with feedback-insensitive pump laser'1994 5,291,326'Optical signal transmission system, particularly optical cable television system, with monitoring and service-channel facilities'1994 5,285,306'Optical communication system with a fiber optic amplifier'1994 5,253,099'Reflective optical modulator'1993 5,251,053'Radio communication system'1993 5,247,529'Optical communication transmission system with optical control of an optical amplifier'1993 5,229,599'Amplifying circuit arrangement with a signal source having a hi-ohmic output impedance'1993 5,170,447'Optical communication system with a fiber-optic amplifier'1992 5,162,937'Optical cable television transmission system'1992 5,128,790'Optical cable television transmission system'1992 5,111,334'Multi-stage fiber-optic amplifier'1992 5,091,985'Optical signal connection device for units to be inserted in a rack'1992 5,058,102'Broadband optical communication system, particularly for the subscriber area'1991 4,057,012'Printing press convertible from intaglio to flexographic printing and vice versa'1977

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1977Based in Ibbenburen, DE· patent location history

1991–2001Based in Tamm, DE· patent location history

1992–2000Patents assigned to ALCATEL NV (26)· patent assignee history

1994–1998Patents assigned to SEL ALCATEL AG (4)· patent assignee history

1994–1995Based in Weinsberger, DE· patent location history

2000–2001Patents assigned to CIT ALCATEL (4)· patent assignee history

2004–2005Patents assigned to SMS DEMAG AG (2)· patent assignee history

2004–2005Based in Olbernhau, DE· patent location history

2015–2021Patents assigned to FARO TECH INC (34)· patent assignee history

2015–2021Based in Stuttgart, DE· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
FARO TECH INC	34	2015–2021
ALCATEL NV	26	1992–2000
CIT ALCATEL	4	2000–2001
SEL ALCATEL AG	4	1994–1998
SMS DEMAG AG	2	2004–2005

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Stuttgart, DE	34	2015–2021
Tamm, DE	33	1991–2001
Olbernhau, DE	2	2004–2005
Weinsberger, DE	2	1994–1995
Ibbenburen, DE	1	1977