“I had the honor to work for Les on his innovation team at Stanley X (the innovation group of Stanley Black & Decker) where he ideated and launched new innovative products and offerings for the company. He inspired our team to grow in new areas including customer engagement, digital design, emerging technologies, and manufacturing processes. These were the coolest projects I’ve worked on and I was excited to come to work everyday and help bring these products to life. He fostered an engaging learning environment and was always supportive of his multiple teams’ needs. Les elevated my design thinking and skill set which I will take into my future roles and projects. I hope to work with him again in the future. Thank you Les!”
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Don't miss NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as they discuss how fundamental research is enabling #AI breakthroughs at…
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Please give a warm SIGGRAPH welcome to our newest SIGGRAPH 2024 Keynote Speaker, Mark Zuckerberg! NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang invites Mark to…
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Systems And Methods For Ordering And Fluid Transfer Printing A Custom-Printed Item
Issued US 11,481,826 B1
Provided herein are methods and systems for the custom-printing of an item including, e.g. a) accepting a customer request data for a workpiece and customer request data for a graphic design to cover at least a portion of the workpiece; b) accepting workpiece identifier data from a workpiece database based on the customer request data; c) accepting print design data from a print design database based on the customer request data for a graphic design; d) associating the print design data with…
Provided herein are methods and systems for the custom-printing of an item including, e.g. a) accepting a customer request data for a workpiece and customer request data for a graphic design to cover at least a portion of the workpiece; b) accepting workpiece identifier data from a workpiece database based on the customer request data; c) accepting print design data from a print design database based on the customer request data for a graphic design; d) associating the print design data with the workpiece identifier data; e) printing the print design data onto a hydrofilm portion; f) placing the hydrofilm portion onto a fluid surface in a dip tank...
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Detecting one or more objects in an image, or sequence of images, and determining a category and one or more descriptors for each of the one or more objects, generating synthetic training data, & training a neural network with the synthetic training data
Issued US 10,915,730
In an embodiment, an image-capture system, includes an image-capture device and computing circuitry. The image-capture device is configured to capture an image of a region of space that includes an object. And the computing circuitry is coupled to the image-capture device and is configured to detect a representation of the object in the image, to determine a representation of a boundary of the detected representation, to provide image information corresponding to the detected representation to…
In an embodiment, an image-capture system, includes an image-capture device and computing circuitry. The image-capture device is configured to capture an image of a region of space that includes an object. And the computing circuitry is coupled to the image-capture device and is configured to detect a representation of the object in the image, to determine a representation of a boundary of the detected representation, to provide image information corresponding to the detected representation to an image-analysis system, to receive, from the image-analysis system, an identifier of a category to which the object belongs, and a descriptor of the object, and to generate a representation of a list that includes the identifier and the descriptor.
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Methods for fabricating objects using investment molding techniques
Issued US US 9750914 B2
Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention fabricate objects using investment molding techniques. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an object includes: fabricating a subassembly including a plurality of volumes; where each volume is defined by the homogenous presence or absence of a material; where fabricating the subassembly includes using an additive manufacturing process; where at least one of the plurality of volumes defines a shape that is to exist in the…
Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention fabricate objects using investment molding techniques. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an object includes: fabricating a subassembly including a plurality of volumes; where each volume is defined by the homogenous presence or absence of a material; where fabricating the subassembly includes using an additive manufacturing process; where at least one of the plurality of volumes defines a shape that is to exist in the object to be fabricated; where at least a first of the plurality of volumes includes a first dissolvable material; dissolving the first dissolvable material; where the dissolution of the first dissolvable material does not dissolve at least one other material within the subassembly; forming at least one cavity within the subassembly; and introducing an additive material into the at least one cavity.
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Methods for additive manufacturing processes incorporating active deposition
Issued US 9,102,099
Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement additive manufacturing processes whereby the constituent material of an object to be fabricated is manipulated prior to, or during, the respective deposition process such that different portions of the deposited constituent material can be made to possess different material properties. In one embodiment, an additive manufacturing apparatus includes: a nozzle configured to accommodate the extrusion of a constituent…
Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement additive manufacturing processes whereby the constituent material of an object to be fabricated is manipulated prior to, or during, the respective deposition process such that different portions of the deposited constituent material can be made to possess different material properties. In one embodiment, an additive manufacturing apparatus includes: a nozzle configured to accommodate the extrusion of a constituent material through it and deposit the constituent material onto a surface in accordance with an additive manufacturing process to build up an object to be fabricated; and a subassembly configured to manipulate the material properties of some portion of the constituent material such that different portions of the deposited constituent material can be made to possess different material properties; where the subassembly is configured to begin said manipulation prior to, or concurrently with, its deposition onto a surface.
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Customized medical devices and apparel
Issued US 9,498,593
Systems and methods for making a custom sleep apnea mask or other wearable article are disclosed. The sleep apnea system comprises a face mask, a headband integrally connected to the face mask, and at least one air duct configured to direct air from the CPAP machine to nasal tubes. The face mask preferably comprises: an inner surface having the same shape as the user's face; an upper surface configured to sit at a first predetermined distance between the user's nose and eyes; and an outer…
Systems and methods for making a custom sleep apnea mask or other wearable article are disclosed. The sleep apnea system comprises a face mask, a headband integrally connected to the face mask, and at least one air duct configured to direct air from the CPAP machine to nasal tubes. The face mask preferably comprises: an inner surface having the same shape as the user's face; an upper surface configured to sit at a first predetermined distance between the user's nose and eyes; and an outer surface configured to extend a second predetermined distance from the inner surface. Nearly shape and position of substantially all the surfaces of the mask are configured based on the shape and or location of facial features, resulting in a highly customized mask optimized for each individual patient.
Honors & Awards
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Winner Voyager Capital Limited AI Pitch Competition
Voyager Capital Limited
https://voyagercapitalhk.com/ai-pitch-competition
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Winner Unicorn Battle Chicago (pitch competition)
Startup Network
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SXSW 2020 Interactive Innovation Award Nomination
SXSW
Les/LexSet was nominated for a SXSW Interactive Innovation Award, invited to pitch at the cancelled SXSW Startup Pitch 2020.
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Verizon Built on 5G Challenge Winner ($250k)
Verizon
https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/29/ar-vr-and-ai-startups-win-verizons-1-million-built-on-5g-challenge/
LexSet was selected as the 3rd place winner in the Verizon Built on 5G Challenge, receiving $250K in prize money from Verizon, as well as being invited to work within their 5G Labs ecosystem. -
DataCon LA Pitch Competition Winner
DataCon LA
https://www.dataconla.com/2019-data-con-la/
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O'Reilly Media 2019 Emerging AI Pioneers Showcase People's Choice Winner
O'Reilly Media
https://www.oreilly.com/content/2019-emerging-ai-pioneers-showcase-winners/
"Building high-performance AI models requires high-quality data, which can be hard to come by. LexSet’s synthetic data technology solves this challenge by creating custom computer vision training datasets using 3D models simulated in a variety of conditions. LexSet is working with customers to enable autonomous machines, starting with indoor environments." - Roger Chen, O'Reilly Media
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GS1 Connect Pitch Competition Winner
GS1 US
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gs1-us-announces-lexset-wins-startup-lab-pitch-competition-at-gs1-connect-2019-300872477.html
Selected as the winner of the startup pitch competition at GS1 Connect, the major Supply Chain industry conference hosted by GS1 US, the standards organization who manages QR Codes and Bar Codes. -
10 Fastest Growing Companies in Retail 2019
The Silicon Review
https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/cover/10-fastest-growing-retail-companies-2019/
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Auggie Award for "Startup to Watch" - Augmented World Expo 2019
Augmented World Expo
https://arpost.co/2019/07/08/lexset-takes-home-two-ar-vr-industry-awards/
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CES 2018 Innovation Honoree
Consumer Technology Association
https://www.sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatments/therapy-devices/emerging-technology/metamasons-nasal-hybrid-cpap-mask-named-ces-2018-innovation-awards-honoree/
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SXSW 2017 Interactive Innovation Award Nomination
SXSW
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3D Heals 2017, Medical Startup Pitch Competition Winner
3D Heals
https://3dheals.com/interview-mr-leslie-oliver-karpas
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SXSW 2016 Interactive Innovation Award Nomination
SXSW
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/finalists-in-13-categories-announced-for-19th-annual-sxsw-interactive-innovation-awards-300213878.html
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Winner Inside 3D Printing's 4th Annual Startup Competition
Meckler Media
https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/metamason-wins-inside-3d-printings-4th-annual-3d-printing-startup-competition-60774/
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SoCal Innovation Forum (SIF) 2013 Pitch Competition Winner
SoCal Innovation Forum (SIF)
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Singularity University
Faculty
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Singularity University is a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and build a better future for all. Our collaborative platform empowers individuals and organizations across the globe to learn, connect, and innovate breakthrough solutions using accelerating technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital biology. We offer educational programs, courses, and summits; enterprise strategy, leadership, and innovation programs; programs to support and scale startups and promote social impact; and online news and content. The SU community includes entrepreneurs, corporations, global nonprofits, governments, investors, and academic institutions in more than 127 countries. With over 5,000 impact initiatives, our community is driving positive change in the areas of health, environment, security, education, energy, food, prosperity, water, space, disaster resilience, shelter, and governance.
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The RLab Spatial Computing Accelerator
Inaugural Startup Class
-https://www.rlab.nyc/alumni
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Plug N' Play Brand & Retail Accelerator
Cohort Member
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XRC Labs Retail Startup Accelerator
Cohort 5
-https://www.xrclabs.com/lexset
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Intellectual Ventures
Entrepreneur in Residence
-Hired by Intellectual Ventures as an Entrepreneur in Residence to form a startup to commercialize 38 patent assets on Spatial Computing, with inventors including Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Nathan Myhrvold.
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SU Labs (Singularity University's Startup Accelerator)
Cohort Member
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The Art Center Caltech Design Accelerator
Inaugural Startup Class
-http://www.artcenter.edu/academics/accelerator.html Part of the inaugural startup class of the Idealab sponsored Art Center Calt Tech Design Accelerator
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