Guilherme D Cardoso

US Patent:

20130022167, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/556169

Inventors:

Guilherme Cardoso - Carlsbad CA, US
Marcos Turqueti - Vista CA, US
Griffin Lemaster - Murrieta CA, US
Shawn Linden - Oceanside CA, US
Justin White - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

CREATIVE ELECTRON, INC. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

G01B 15/00
G01N 23/201
G01N 23/223

US Classification:

378 46, 378 58, 378 86

Abstract:

A reel-like format for transporting devices under test (DUT) into low power x-ray inspection system allows for high speed transportation and inspection that is several orders of magnitude faster than conventional systems. The system can be configured with a conveyor belt for handling of non-reel suitable DUTs. A stabilizing control mechanism precisely and accurately brings the tape (with components) into the x-raying window, that allows spatial displacement of a portion of the to-be-viewed tape.

US Patent:

20130039474, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/209203

Inventors:

Marcos Turqueti - Vista CA, US
Guilherme Cardoso - Carlsbad CA, US
Jonathan Kidney - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

H01J 35/06
H01J 9/12
H01J 9/26
H01J 35/08

US Classification:

378124, 378136, 445 28

Abstract:

Systems and methods are described for a compact x-ray system that uses optical energy for triggering x-ray generation rather than a traditional filament. A photocathode is illuminated and the ensuing electrons are directed to an anode resulting in x-ray generation, resulting in increased x-ray source durability. Pulsing, beam forming, scanning, varying x-ray characteristics, longevity of source and other desirable attributes not currently available in the state of the art are achievable, through the use of shaped, multi-materialed photocathodes, shaped, multi-materialed anodes, arrays of optical lines, and so forth, as some examples. Inexpensive, highly controllable sources such as solid-state lasers can be used, permitting a wide variety of applications and power levels.

US Patent:

20130092843, Apr 18, 2013

Filed:

Jan 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/356640

Inventors:

Marcos de Azambuja Turqueti - Vista CA, US
Guilherme Cardoso - Carlsbad CA, US

International Classification:

G01T 7/00

US Classification:

250369, 2503361, 25037013, 25039001, 250394

Abstract:

A smart device “plug-in” radiation module(s) and/or methods are described wherein the bulk of non-sensor radiation circuitry is off-loaded to the smart device. By attaching the radiation module to the smart device via a power/communication port (for example, the smart device's headphone/microphone jack) robust attachment can be achieved as well as uniformity of attachment across different smart devices. A very small radiation module form factor is obtainable, not to mention a very significant cost reduction, allowing widespread adoption of radiation detectors as well as radiation geo-mapping. Power for the radiation module can be obtained from the smart device's headphone plug, utilizing the audio out (speaker) signal's power. Similarly, input to the smart device can be facilitated via the audio in (microphone) signal. Further, output of the radiation module can be visualized on the smart device, as well as control functions.

US Patent:

20130100233, Apr 25, 2013

Filed:

Oct 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/656572

Inventors:

Marcos de Azambuja Turqueti - Vista CA, US
Guilherme Cardoso - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

CREATIVE ELECTRON, INC. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

H04R 1/32
H04N 7/15
H04W 88/02

US Classification:

348 1402, 381345, 4555561

Abstract:

Systems and methods are described for a sound focusing apparatus and method that permits directional sensitivity and increased amplitude sensitivity in very compact form factor. Advanced detection, localization, and identification of sources of sound that are an extended distance away can be accomplished using systems whose form factor are small enough to be used in teleconferencing, while providing superior acoustic performance characteristics.

US Patent:

20090008733, Jan 8, 2009

Filed:

Feb 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/073170

Inventors:

Guilherme Cardoso - Carlsbad CA, US
Miguel Albert Capote - Carlsbad CA, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/00
H01L 21/00

US Classification:

257435, 438 64, 257E31001, 257E21001

Abstract:

A cap for a radiation detection device of the type that utilizes a semiconductor medium includes a bias connection pad, a steering electrode, and a shielding layer. The steering electrode may be a grid steering electrode positioned parallel to the bias connection pad opposite a medium, or may be an electrode disposed perpendicular to the bias connection pad along the edge of a medium. The bias connection pad may be electrically connected or equipotent to the steering electrode. The cap may be formed of flexible circuit board, which may also connect the semiconductor detector to bias, detection or processing circuitry. The bias connection pad and the shielding layer can be maintained with fixed spacing to prevent vibration. A mezzanine card may be used to connect multiple detectors in a modular fashion.

US Patent:

20220309664, Sep 29, 2022

Filed:

Jun 13, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/838272

Inventors:

Guilherme Cardoso - Temecula CA, US

Assignee:

Creative Electron, Inc. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

G06T 7/00
G06F 1/16

Abstract:

An automatic parts counter with an x-ray imaging system to image parts disposed in at least one of a component reel, component trays, cut tape; an image processing algorithm to count the image parts; and a docking interface for docking to a storage unit.

US Patent:

20210164778, Jun 3, 2021

Filed:

Dec 4, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/703640

Inventors:

Guilherme Cardoso - San Marcos CA, US
Griffin LEMASTER - Solana Beach CA, US
Carlos Valenzuela - Chula Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Creative Electron, Inc. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

G01B 15/02
G06T 7/00
G06T 7/60

Abstract:

An automatic x-ray inspection system and method for inspecting objects, containing a cabinet, a path for an object to roll within the cabinet, from an entry point to an exit point, wherein the path utilizes gravity to alter the position and orientation of the object as it travels along the path, an x-ray imaging system to image the object along the path within the cabinet, wherein the x-ray imaging system has a field of view that captures views of the object along the object's travel, and a computer algorithm to determine a thickness of at least one of a shell and center of the object, wherein if a uniform thickness is determined, the object is tagged as passed or non-passed.

US Patent:

20210055235, Feb 25, 2021

Filed:

Oct 23, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/078536

Inventors:

Guilherme Cardoso - Temecula CA, US

Assignee:

Creative Electron, Inc. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

G01N 23/083
G06N 20/00

Abstract:

A system and method for automating programming of an industrial use x-ray inspection machine, utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI) engine in both a navigator level and planner level stage of an x-ray parts inspection machine, the AI engine performing at least one of identifying, classifying and counting a sample, assessing location(s) to be inspected on the sample, and implementing a test or count criteria for each assessed location on the sample. The AI engine removes the typical interactions and setup procedures performed by the machine operator, thus enabling a higher degree of system automation and accuracy.