`10813 Rock Run Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
`omidkia@me.com
`(240) 899-7333
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`Expertise:
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`Software:
`Full lifecycle software development as requirements management, solution architecture,
`implementation and testing. Large and small scale software development ranging from Enterprise class solution
`development to small embedded real time software development. Design and develop large array of algorithms
`for signal, image, video and content processing. Performance and algorithmic analysis of software components
`with strong mathematical basis.
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`Hardware: Large image/video-based hardware solutions with pipeline and microprocessor based system for
`simple and complex applications. Interface of high performance imaging components into a digital
`infrastructure at chip and camera level designs. Single board systems with high performance devices for time
`critical controls.
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`Science: Strong ability for analysis and understanding of all diagnostic imaging modalities such as all X-ray,
`Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound imaging modalities in terms of energy source, detectors and intermediate
`processing. Proven record of introducing new concepts to existing problems using physical and mathematical
`models. Strong ability to analyze, design and develop signal/image/video/content processing algorithms and in
`particular develop various computed processing algorithms for demanding problems.
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`Accomplishments:
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`Chief Scientist, Northstrat: Grew new science ventures while supporting customer contract
`on a full-time basis.
`Chief Engineer, ITT Exelis: Grew the company footprint at the customer site by promoting
`technical solutions and demonstrating associated value.
`Principal Engineer, ITT Exelis: Patented IP and grew initial project to a long term
`processing chain effort at customer site.
`Senior Scientist, ITT Exelis: Patented IP in fields of LIDAR, FMV, Space Weather and
`Radars. Landed $1.5M project associated with only one pursuit.
`Chief Scientist, Imaging Sciences: Grew the company from a $2M company to $145M and
`beyond with a revolutionary dental imaging machine.
`President, Sigma Vision: Developed revolutionary x-ray imaging product for veterinary
`market that is currently supporting three separate companies worldwide.
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`Expert Witness Cases:
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`District of Delaware - Fenster Family Patent Holding et al. v. Philips Medical et al. -
`Consultant and arbitration for the plaintiff.
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`4:03-CV-276 - Eastern District of Texas, Sherman - STM v. Motorola etc al. - Expert
`report for the plaintiff.
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`C.A. No. 04-0048 - District of Delaware - Fenster Family Patent Holding et al. v. Siemens
`Medical Solutions USA et al. - Expert report and Deposition assistant for the plaintiff.
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`04-CV-01363 - Southern District of New York - John Amico et al. v. Nhega LLC et al. -
`Expert report for the plaintiff.
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`2:08CV389 - Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division - Hospital Systems Corporation
`v. General Electric Company et al. - Expert report for invalidity for the plaintiff.
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`22-C-09-000274 MM - Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Maryland, Diana Donaway et
`al, v. Jodi D. Jones M.D. et. al. - October 2010 - Expert for Defendant on HIS system.
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`Patent Interference No. 105,890 (SCM) - USPTO: Patent Trial and Appeal Board - Andreas
`Kotowski et-al (Rapiscan Systems, Inc.) v. Richard Mastronardi et-al (American Science
`and Engineering Inc.) - June 2013.
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`2:10-CV-00029 - Eastern District of Texas, Marshall - Princeton Digital Image Corporation
`v. Canon Inc et al. - Expert consulting for plaintiff.
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`Patent Re-examination 90/013,078 - USPTO: Declaration for patent examination for Joseph
`P. Jaronczyk Jr. of LittelFuse, Inc. - June 2014.
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`2:13-cv-0052 - Eastern District of Texax, Marshall - Trover Group Inc. etc. al. v. Tyco
`International LTD et. al, - April 2014 - Expert for plaintiff.
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`1:14-cv-00261-UNA - District court for the District of Delaware - Celebrate International
`LLC v. LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. et. al., February 2014 - Expert for plaintiff.
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`Inter Partes Review of US Patent No. 5,751,346, AXIS Communications Inc. et. al. v.
`Trover Group Inc. - United States Patent and Trademark Office before the Patent Trial and
`Appeal Board - December 2014 - Expert for Defendant.
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`Civil No. 385518V, The Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, ProExpress
`Distributors LLC v. Grand Electronics, Inc. Et. Al., February 2015 - Expert for defendant.
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`2:13-cv-1047-JRG Consolidated Lead case, United States District Court for the Eastern
`District of Texas Marshall Division, Trover Group Inc. and the Security Center Inc. v.
`Dedicated Micros Inc. et. al., April 2015 - Expert for plaintiff
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`12CV0380 CAB (DHB) United States District Court Southern District of California, SONIX
`Technology Co. Ltd. v. Kenji Yoshida and Grip IP, PTE, Ltd, April 2015 - Expert for
`defendants.
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`1: 11-cv-00117-LY Consolidated Lead Case, United States District Court for the Western
`District of Texas Austin Division, Source Prose, Inc. v. AT&T Mobility et. al, May 2015 -
`Expert for Plaintiff.
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`13-cv-453-SLR-SRF, United States District Court for the District of Delaware, Intellectual
`Ventures I et. al, v. Toshiba Corporation et. al. December 2015 - Expert for Plaintiff.
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`6:14-cv-680-RWS, Consolidated case, United States District Court Eastern District of Texas
`Tyler Division, TracBeam LLC, v. T-Mobile US, Inc. et al, and TracBeam LLC, v. Apple
`Inc., March 2016 - Expert for Plaintiff.
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`2:15-cv-1503, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall
`Division, TIVO Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co. LTD et al., April 2016 - Expert for
`Defendant.
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`IPR2016-00212, Inter Partes Reviewof U.S. Patent 7,974,339, Google Inc. v. Vedanti
`Systems Limited - United States Patent and Trademark Office before the Patent Trial and
`Appeal Board - May 2016 - Expert for defendant.
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`Experience:
`Chief Image Scientist, Northstrat Inc., Sterling, VA November 2013 - Now.
`Served as the chief image scientist and led research and development efforts with respect to all high technology
`development efforts. Served as the subject matter expert in the areas of video processing, compression and
`standards for multiple contracts. Submitted responses to Request for Information and Proposals to area
`customers for imaging, image processing, remote sensing, content process, signal processing and related
`technology oriented solutions. Support multiple programs as a subject matter expert as video processing, low
`light imaging, Lidar data processing, Synthetic aperture radar imaging and data fusion. Perform array of
`computer vision algorithms and physics-based signal processing and analysis.
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`Chief Engineer, ITT Exelis, Space Systems Division, Herndon, VA October 2011 - November 2013.
`Served as the chief engineer and led technical efforts in an NRO program at the Washington Innovation Center.
`Developed technical solutions across a large array of image and signal processing problems. Contributed to
`ground breaking solutions and fundamental shifts in workflow utilizing expertise in mathematics, physics,
`software development, hardware exploitation, market demand and business partners. Routinely applied a multi-
`disciplinary approach to complex problems.
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`Principal Scientist, ITT Exelis Space Systems Division, Herndon, VA September 2012 - November 2012.
`After initial research and development in LIDAR super resolution, was awarded a contract to implement and
`compare results with existing LIDAR super resolution algorithms. Lead a team of scientists to implement and
`expand on original concept and insert in existing processing chain. Delivered results that exceeded expectations
`and fundamentally identified shortcomings in the current process flow. Performed this project while serving as
`the Chief Engineer at an NRO program.
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`Senior staff Scientist, ITT Space Systems Division, Herndon, VA June 2009 - October 2011.
`Serve as an expert in all pursuits pertaining to remote sensing, surveillance and image/signal processing
`problems. Primarily served as the lead scientist in all technical activities including space situational awareness,
`3D scene modeling, persistence surveillance, super-resolution (for lidar systems), scale space compression (for
`lidar systems) and space weather efforts. Inventor in concepts leading to patent applications and pursuits.
`Leader of the Compression Cell, which creates, motivates and organizes current and ongoing capabilities in
`compression including image, video, volumetric and other data modes within the Space System Division group.
`Involved with efforts in building ideas matched to pursuits for Full Motion Video, Situational Awareness, Space
`Weather and several Surveillance initiatives as the primary scientist. Interests include volumetric processing,
`multi-mode image/data processing, radar processing, automatic target recognition, computational imaging,
`compression and knowledge management which involves preliminary work for submittal into corporate and
`government channels for funding opportunities. These efforts require substantial knowledge of the current state
`of the art and fundamental understanding of strengths and weaknesses of prevailing methodologies in order to
`make a viable case for pursuit.
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`Expert Consultant, Part-time consulting, Jan 2002 - now.
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`Perform expert consulting for Intellectual Property and High Technology development. Intellectual property
`consulting in all areas of high technology and in particular, imaging, compression, encryption, standard based
`encoding, consumer devices, medical devices, patient management, embedded solutions and smart energy.
`Work involves expert analysis of portfolio holdings, analysis of potential infringers, licensing opportunities and
`litigation support. High technology development in areas of medical imaging, electrical health record, medical
`devices and smart energy devices have been pursued with inventions being pursued. Consult in dental imaging
`and in particular Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Podiatric Radiography. Perform consulting for law
`firms, patent analysis firms and high technology companies.
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`Chief Scientist, Imaging Sciences International, Inc. Hatfield, PA Jan 2004 - April 2009.
`Chief Scientist and director of digital X-ray Development. Perform, direct and manage all technical directives
`falling under digital imaging including software development, hardware development, receptor development
`and various signal/image processing algorithms. As chief scientist I performed the first look at all 3rd party
`technology suggestions and assessed value for our product. These spanned technologies across software,
`hardware and physics based (primarily x-ray and visible light) solutions. Spearheaded a detector development
`effort which involved working with internal and external resources along with performance based selection of
`outside vendors. These detectors are designed to operate under very low light conditions and efficient manner.
`Served as the primary Intellectual Property Manager for all patent related work for Imaging Sciences and other
`sister companies, under the Danaher umbrella, dealing with imaging work. In this capacity I managed a group
`of scientists and lawyers to address all aspects of patent related issues including foreign filings, office action
`response, infringement cases and new technology protection. Write detailed white papers, patents and articles
`for state of the art technologies. Performed due diligence activities for large purchases in terms of technology
`assessment, competitive analysis, resource utilization and product roadmaps. This was the lead technical role in
`several acquisitions.
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`In a development capacity, developed and inspired unique functional components for a next generation head
`and neck computed tomography unit. Invented algorithms in scatter correction, focal trough detection and
`various visualization mechanisms. Developed a revolutionary panoramic image capture modality that enables
`the practitioner to perform unprecedented imaging. Performed management duties for volume understanding
`(segmentation, estimation and detection of physical shapes) and movement detection algorithms for integration
`into a motion corrected sensor. Developed hardware assisted processing to offload processing requirements to
`dedicated components using soft core FPGA programming, embedded LINUX, integrated microprocessor
`devices and software interface. Various Optical, X-ray and Nuclear image modalities are used to enable a
`growing market segment.
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`President, Sigma Vision Inc. Rockville MD Jan 2002 - Dec 2003.
`Co-founder of Sigma Vision which was originally incorporated to serve as a shell for consulting activities in the
`high technology area specifically in the image and signal processing platforms. Researched, designed and
`developed a line of products which spans Radiography/Fluoroscopy imaging in X-Ray modality, Computed
`Radiography (CR) in X-Ray modality, Digital Radiography (DR) in X-Ray Modality, Picture Archiving in all
`modalities and various image processing packages. Provided detailed expertise to vendors that have
`development work in the same area. In all aspects of this work, performed cutting edge HW/SW techniques to
`provide a solution along with algorithm development to overcome sensor shortcomings. The result was a stable
`and cost-effective offering to small and medium size diagnostic imaging centers. Performed research with
`several national laboratories for custom signal processing such as adaptive contrast enhancement, image
`stitching and mosaic, cone-beam CT and other diagnostic related imaging. The diagnostic imaging products
`were applied to human, veterinary and non-destructive testing applications. In a non-medical capacity,
`Performed several large scale consulting in areas of Video over IP, debugging proprietary image processing
`algorithms, serve as expert witness in large scale patent litigations and general medical imaging product
`development.
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`Senior Vice President, Portris Inc. Reston VA February 2001 - November 2001.
`In charge of front-end application development, all research and development effort, high level algorithm
`development and technology assessment. As the first technology hire of Portris Inc., helped implement the
`company for product development and Venture Capital funding, provided key technology and solutions in order
`to achieve a suite of meaningful patents, defined product suite and development plan and in-depth architecture
`and planning of the product. Formulated the basis of a collaborative knowledge management system by
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`separating content and presentation; and further decomposing content in terms of a relational paradigm of basic
`constituent atomic knowledge elements to for a higher level of understanding. Implemented the relational aspect
`in a database utilizing an appropriate data model that supported several abstract applications. Also provided
`key components of knowledge representation and modeling from inception to development. Was the leading
`technology and solution provider in all areas of computing, operating systems, development platform, front-
`end systems, back-end systems and knowledge representation. Served as the chief scientist for all of the
`technical related activities.
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`Principal Consultant, Sigma Vision, Inc. North Bethesda, MD July 2000 - May 2002.
`Performed consulting services, which included proposal writing, submission, research and development. Wrote
`proposals for Video Over IP, Video surveillance and Document Duplicate Detection for submissions to
`government and private industry. Performed research and development in Video Over IP for thin clients that
`were java enabled. Performed design, analysis and modeling of the system for a complete software development
`cycle. Served as an expert witness in patent enforcement phase of Intellectual Property Law. Researched and
`analyzed various X-Ray imaging products and provided insight into their software, hardware and physics based
`operations. Provided technical assistance for medical imaging companies in planning, development and
`debugging of their systems. Developed imaging workstations for Computed Radiography, Special Purpose
`Video Capture and overall system design and integration. Developed embedded solutions for X-ray arm and
`table movement for collision avoidance.
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`Chief Technical Officer, IMACOM, Inc. Rockville MD October 1999 - January 2001.
`In charge of all technical work including hardware and software research, design and implementation for X-Ray
`medical imaging application. In this position, developed software and hardware solutions, debug software and
`hardware problems in the system and formulated company strategy for attainable product bases. In this position,
`as hardware designer, used Field Programmable Logic Array to develop a video pipeline processing, real-time
`storage of live video to computer hard disks, develop analog filter and signal exchange banks for analog
`signals, designing and integrating custom graphics video cards and control systems. Also in this position, as
`software engineer, designed threading software for real-time storage, improved image processing
`capabilities and compression, created custom software, and planned, designed and implemented new customer
`solutions. In this capacity, managed a group of hardware and software engineers, planned and estimated project
`life-cycles, and was involved with new technology research and development such as high resolution
`ultrasound imaging, large format X-Ray imaging and Video Surveillance.
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`Electronics Engineer (Research Scientist), National Institute of Standard and Technology,
`Gaithersburg, MD (NIST), April 1997 - November 1999.
`Member of the Multimedia and Digital Video Group, Advanced Technology Division and Information
`Technology Laboratory. Worked on various projects including document image processing, an extension of
`Ph.D. research, Large image-browsing, multimedia compression and communication, medical image
`understanding, digital library metrics, and image and video indexing problems. Used mathematical
`formulation and media processing tools to find new and innovative techniques to archive, process and
`transmit information. Worked on pattern recognition and feature extraction research for medical application.
`Initiated interest in video indexing and digital library metrics research in the group. Performed as a principal
`investigator in the above projects. Attended MPEG standardization meetings to provide technical expertise to
`NIST's Advanced Technology Program's initiatives.
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`Affiliate Research Scientist, Center for Automation Research (CfAR), Language and Media Processing
`Laboratory (LAMP), University of Maryland, College Park MD, April 1997 - present.
`Hold an affiliate research scientist position at LAMP to collaborate with researchers at the lab in areas such as
`video indexing and image enhancement and multimedia processing, archiving and indexing.
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`Part time lecturer, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Department of Computer Science,
`August 1998 - September 1999.
`Held a lectureship position at UMBC teaching Assembly language programming. This position is held under an
`accredited program for a computer science curriculum.
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`Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), Center for Automation Research (CfAR), University of
`Maryland, College Park, MD March 1995-April 1997.
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`Worked with Dr. David Doermann (co-director of LAMP) with Professor Rama Chellappa (Associate director
`of CfAR) as the academic advisor.
`Ph.D. Thesis: Document image compression and analysis: constructor of an information hierarchy geared
`towards information retrieval. Preservation of symbol Structure was exploited to yield natural extensions to
`lossy compression, progressive transmission and promotion of compressed-domain document image
`processing. Various concepts were considered including vector quantization, wavelet transforms, pattern
`matching and entropy analysis to demonstrate performance and feasibility. Several mathematical analysis
`tools were used along with application development and testing.
`Projects: Involved in handwriting character recognition utilizing energy minimization techniques to
`reconstruct handwritten strokes. A priori knowledge of character shapes was used to detect and segment off-line
`characters. The unique aspect of this research was exploitation of connected features (primitives) and use of an
`appropriate cost function to optimize a minimum cost solution. Also of interest was derivation of the detected
`character's stability and region of convergence to determine a goodness of fit parameter for higher-level
`programming. Part of this research involved mathematical analysis in the field of optimization and control
`with applications to the field of image processing. The rest involved programming and proof of principle. Was
`one of the pioneering researchers to develop the document duplicate detection work at the lab. Utilized Region
`of Convergence performance criteria and random-process analysis in conjunction with Tree-based search
`algorithm and N-Gram signature creation to prove, design and implement a complete detection system.
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`Research Engineer, Glynn Scientific Inc. Annapolis, MD Oct. 1989- Oct. 1994.
`Analysis: Performed optimization analysis on several cost functions spanning various performance criteria.
`Used Matrix Algebra, optimal control theory, and partial differential analysis to derive various optimal
`conditions. Performed analysis on fingerprints, OCR, SONAR systems and stock market performance problems.
`While performing such tasks, played the role of program manager in some cases and task leader in others. Also
`involved in writing problem statements, statements of work, required time and manpower for purposes of
`project life analysis and system requirements for the overall package.
`Image processing: Performed various image enhancements to aid in feature finding, classification and
`detection algorithms. Analyzed pattern recognition problems using quadratic Bayes algorithms, maximum
`likelihood algorithms, nearest neighbor algorithms and model/template matching algorithms. Also applied
`neural network techniques for feature extraction and pattern recognition. Image enhancement was done in the
`fingerprint and OCR cases. Pattern recognition and detection were performed on fingerprints, OCR, SONAR
`and RADAR problems. Responsibilities included program management, principal researcher and support.
`RADAR: Supported data acquisition and proof of principle pertaining to ATR concepts. Designed and tested
`performance analysis tools to be used for classification of various targets. Analyzed system performance under
`limited conditions using noise, resolution and target models. Involved in overall system support and syntactic
`implementation. Responsibilities for these tasks were only in support and did not involve full time effort.
`ASW: Performed and analyzed various methods of signal processing and detection for implementation in
`sonar systems. Various signals were designed with frequency and phase hopping characteristics in order to meet
`system requirements for counter-detection, resolution in range and Doppler. Effects of multi-path and
`reverberation were considered. Statistical probabilities of detection, signal interception and false alarms
`were thoroughly investigated. Adaptive and standard signal processing algorithms were utilized for improved
`performance under certain conditions (including ESPRIT and MUSIC algorithms). Supported design and data
`processing related to ASW platform sea tests. Mostly involved in a support role while taking the lead in the area
`of statistics in counter detection.
`Systems Administration: As the systems manager, responsible for maintaining the in-house computer systems
`and for recommending new technology and solutions for the company's computing needs. Special tasks
`included installing and streamlining work to be done on an array processor and providing compatible modes of
`data transfer.
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`Research/Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UIC,
`Chicago, IL. September 1987 to August 1989.
`Research: Digital signal processing and homomorphic analsysis on arterial load for isolating reflection.
`Control system design and analysis was done for master's work. Continuous and discrete time control were
`thoroughly investigated for process control. Exploited the characteristics of process control plants to get a
`robust controller able to withstand the changing of the process and simple enough to re-tune with a calculator.
`Teaching: Taught departmental courses in computer architecture and computer programming which included
`classes in excess of 30 students. Taught laboratory and discussion sessions on a wide variety of subjects
`including, but not limited to, computer programming, circuits, electric machinery and control systems.
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`Research Engineer, School of Engineering and Architecture, CUA, Washington DC, September 1985 -
`August 1987.
`Worked as a systems engineer in the robotics lab and the CAD lab. Designed and built peripheral circuitry for
`the computer and control of various robot actuators. Performed experiments to control an underwater robot.
`Was very active in computer programming and hardware design. Designed voice synthesizer board and wrote
`machine language program to use the board. Designed and implemented a microprocessor-based device to
`notify an underwater diver of depth, time under water, time left with air in tank and decompression depth and
`time needed. This device was designed using a 6800 microprocessor, UV-Prom and associated electronics.
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`Education:
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`Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
`University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP), May 1997
`Major Field of interest: Control and Communication theory
`Thesis Topic: Document Image Compression and Analysis
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`M.S. in Electrical Engineering
`University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), August 1989 G.P.A. 5.0/5.0
`Major Field of Interest: Control theory and Automation
`Master's Project: Streamlined Methodology for Digital Controller Design.
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`B.S. in Electrical Engineering
`Catholic University of America (CUA), May 1987, G.P.A. 4.0/4.0
`Major Field of Interest: Computer Engineering and Control
`Senior Design Project: Design and Implementation of an Underwater Dive Computer.
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`Patents:
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`• O. Kia, Digital Radiographic Device Having a Linear Scanner, Patent Application 20150374321,
`December 31, 2015.
`• O. Kia, Secure and Mobile Biometric Authentication for Electronic Health Record Management, Patent
`Application 20110178931, January 2011.
`• O. Kia, Digital radiographic device having a linear scanner, Patent 9,125,571, September 8, 2015.
`• O. Kia and J. Graybill, System and method for providing temporal-spatial registration of images, Patent
`9,071,819, June 30, 2015.
`• C. Rodgers and O. Kia, System and method of visualization of species characterization, dynamics and
`stratification of the magnetosphere, Patent 9,037,413, May 19, 2015.
`• O. Kia, Methods, apparatus, and systems for super resolution of LIDAR data sets, Patent 8,818,124, August
`26, 2014.
`• O. Kia, Digital radiographic device having a linear scanner, Patent 8,662,749, March 4, 2014.
`• O. Kia and C. Rodgers, System and method of visualization of species characterization, dynamics and
`stratification of the magnetosphere, Patent 8,616,052, December 31, 2013.
`• O. Kia and S. Dockstader, Photogrammetric method and system for stitching and stabilizing camera
`images, Patent 8,559,757, October 15, 2013.
`• H. Tancredi, E. Marandola, F. Speranza, and O. Kia, Adjustable scanner, Patent 8,503,603, August 6, 2013.
`• O. Kia, C. Rodgers and B. Bradford, Systems and Methods for Space Situational Awareness and Space
`weather, Patent 8,193,968, June 5, 2012.
`• A. Singh, E. Marandola, O. Kia and U. Mundry, Locating an Elongated Object in a Three Dimensional
`Data Array, Patent 7,817,830, October 2010.
`• O. Kia, K. Subramanyan and P. Crawn, Method and Apparatus for Generating A Panoramic Image By
`Combining Image Data Generated From Multiple Perspectives, Patent 7,756,247, July 2010.
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`J. Gregorio and O. Kia, Cephalometric X-ray Imaging Apparatus, Patent Application 20090196395, August
`2009.
`• A. Singh, E. Marandola, O. Kia and U. Mundry, Generating Panoramic Views of the Jaw Using a Fixed
`Reference Point and Crossing Points of Multiple Rays, Patent 7,545,909, June 2009.
`• A. Singh and O. Kia. Location of focal place. Patent 7,460,638, Dec. 2008.
`• O. Kia, A. Singh, E. Marandola and U. Mundry, Scatter Correction, Patent Application 20070086560, April
`2007.
`• K. Hartigan, S. Hunter, D. Loukonine, B. Morgan and O. Kia. Method and System for Tracking and
`Reporting Time Spent on Tasks. Patent 6,832,176, Dec. 2004.
`• C. Henderson and O. Kia. Method and System for Collaborative Knowledge Management, United States
`Patent Application, 20030009536, Jan. 2003.
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`Publications:
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`• A. Bright, O. Kia, J. Graybill, S. Cruz, Shape-based topologies for real-time onboard image generation. In
`proceeding of the SPIE, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and
`Applications IX, volume 8360, May 1, 2012.
`• C. Rodgers and O. Kia, Ionosphere Mitigation Through Species Characterization And Stratification, AMS
`Annual Meeting, 8th Conference on Space Weather, Spokane, Washington, January 2011.
`• O. Kia, C. Rodgers and B. Bradford, Dual use RF-based Sending for Proximity and Space Weather Event
`Detection. In proceeding of the SPIE, Radar Sensor Technology XIV, volume 7669 pp. 76690C-7669C-12,
`2010.
`• O. Kia, 3D Imaging: Should I go digital, Orthodontic Products, June 2004.
`• O. Kia and D. Doermann. Residual coding in document image compression. IEEE Transactions on Image
`Processing, 9:961-969, 2000.
`• O. Kia, J. Vossoughi, G. Lopez and S. Sirohey. Image Based Evaluation of Vascular Residual Strain. In
`International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Tools, 9:247-263, 2000.
`• O. Kia, D. Doermann, A. Rosenfeld and R. Chellappa. Symbolic compression and processing of document
`images. Computer vision and Image Understanding, 70:335-319, 1998.
`• O. Kia and D. Doermann. Document image coding for processing and retrieval. Journal of VLSI Signal
`Processing Systems for Signal, Image and Video Technology, 20:121-135, 1998.
`• H. Li, D. Doermann and O. Kia. Automatic Text Detection and Tracking in Digital Video. IEEE
`Transactions on Image Processing, 9:147-156, 2000.
`• H. Li, D. Doermann and O. Kia. Text Extraction, Enhancement and OCR in Digital Videos. Book chapter
`in Springer Verlag, 1999.
`• D. Doermann, H. Li and O. Kia. The detection of duplicates in document image databases. In Image Vision
`and Computing Journal, (16) 12-13 (1998), pp 907-920.
`• Omid E. Kia. Document Image Compression and Analysis. Ph.D. thesis, University of Maryland, College
`Park, 1997.
`• O. Kia, S. Sirohey and J. Vossoughi. Image-based Evaluation of Vascular Residual Strain. In proceedings
`of the International Conference on Information Intelligence and Systems, pp. 444-451, 1999.
`J. Sauvola and O. Kia. Distributed Processing of Multimedia Extended Documents. In the proceedings of
`the International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing, 1999.
`• O. Kia, J. Sauvola and D. Doermann. Network-diffused media scaling for multimedia content services. In
`Interactive Distributed Multimedia Systems and Telecommunication Services, Eds. M. Diaz, P. Owezarski
`and P. Senac. In proceedings of the International Workshop on Interactive Distributed Multimedia Systems
`and Telecommunications Services, pp. 149-162, 1999.
`• H. Li, O. Kia and D. Doermann. Text Extraction and Recognition in Digital Video. In the proceedings of
`the International Workshop on Document Analysis Systems, pp 119-128, 1998.
`• H. Li, D. Doermann and O. Kia. Automatic Text Extraction and Tracking in Digital Video. LAMP
`Technical Report, LAMP-TR-028, CAR-TR-900, CS-TR-3962, Dec. 1998.
`• H. Li, O. Kia and D. Doermann. Text Enhancement in Digital Video. In the proceedings of the SPIE -
`Document Recognition and Retrieval, volume 3651, pp 2-9, 1999.
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