Sensors Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Software Engineering, Electronics - Audio, video, digital signal processing (DSP), source code review, software forensics, embedded systems, firmware, C/C++, IoT, Linux, operating systems, open source software, computer vision, computer graphics, USB, network protocols, wireless technology, sensors, smart devices, user interfaces

Expert Witness Experience Consulting and testifying expert in software, hardware, and electronics-related litigation Casework includes patent litigation, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and breach of implied warranty Deposed and testified in 2 cases within the past 4 years Over 20 years of experience in software/hardware engineering; expert witness since 2021 Skilled in source code review, computer forensic analysis, reverse engineering, and early case assessment Expert witness references available upon request Technical & Industry Expertise Hands-on development in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, and related technologies Architected software for desktop, mobile, embedded, and server platforms Developed proprietary trading systems for crypto and futures markets; experience as algorithmic trader Designed and shipped award-winning DSP- and firmware-based audio and wireless consumer electronics Deep expertise in operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS), open-...

Ellicott City, Maryland

Information Technology, Intellectual Property - Semiconductor, Optical, Telecommunication, software, information technology, AI, IoT, Generative AI, Patent, Machine Learning, Fiber Optics, Wireless, Embedded System, Middleware, Manufacturing, Sensors, EdgeAI, Chip, Semiconductor Packaging, Electronics

Dr. Biplab Pal, PhD — Expert Witness in Complex Technology Litigation (Middleware/Hardware/AI/IoT, Semiconductor/SoC, Optical Networks, High-Bandwidth Streaming/Robotics): Dr. Biplab Pal has served as the Chief Technology Officer for three start-ups in the IoT and engineering sectors over the past 15 years. He is the inventor of 25 U.S. patents and has an exceptional ability to understand and solve complex engineering problems across hardware, systems, and software. Dr. Pal is a sought-after expert witness and consultant in high-profile, technically intricate litigation between major technology companies. Currently, as the founder of Avocate.AI, he has developed an advanced agentic AI platform designed to rapidly evaluate complex litigation cases. This system delivers detailed preliminary assessments of case strategies, potential evidence, and technical issues within 24–48 hours. Dr. Pal offers this initial evaluation service—either free or paid—to help attorneys quickly gauge cas...

Charleston, South Carolina

Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, machinery, automation, manufacturing, equipment, machine, robots, machine design, robotics, factory, industrial automation, machine vision, sensors, conveyors, safety, OSHA, motion control, PTAB

William S. Howard, PhD is a Machine Design Engineer who specializes in industrial equipment and automation devices. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Development, as well as 30+ years of experience working with machines, equipment, and automation, Dr. Howard is a specialist in electro-mechanical equipment -- any type of machine, industrial device or automation equipment. William S. Howard, PhD is a machine expert who has designed and developed equipment for manufacturing factories and plants across the United States. These machines include conveyors, automation devices, robots and robotic machines, cartoners, hi-speed machines, stacking & sorting machines, and packaging equipment. William S. Howard, PhD is a manufacturing expert with 30+ years experience with OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and CE regulations. He has designed and developed hundreds of machines -- over $100 million in total value -- which are currently operating ar...

Falls Church, Virginia

Electrical Engineering, Photography & Imaging - Signal Processing, Image Processing, Video Processing, Optics, Imaging, Cameras, Sensors, Medical Imaging, Compression, Image Quality, Image Reconstruction, Image and Video Analytics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Patent Disputes, Patent Infringement, Deep Fake Detection, DeepFakes

Dr. Dagher’s Expert Witness experience spans the entire field of Imaging Systems, from the design of Optical & Sensor Systems to the research and development of Image and Video Processing and Analysis Algorithms. Dr Dagher has 5 year experience in depositions, writing reports & rebuttals, valuations, patents and intellectual property. Dr. Dagher has testified 5 times on topics ranging from Inter-Pares Patent disputes, patent infringement, personal injury and class-action lawsuits. Career highlights include: — More than 25 years of Research and Development experience in Imaging Science. Dr. Dagher is currently Director of Research & Development at a startup company in the DC area. — Formal education & decades of hands-on experience in Signal and Image Processing such as Image and Video Compression, Computer Vision, Image Enhancement, Image forensics, Image Analysis, Machine Vision, Image Reconstruction, Image Quality, Inverse Problems, Deep Fake Generation and Deep Fake Detecti...

College Place, Washington

Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Automation, Robotics, Machine, Design, Mechatronics, Dynamics, Motion Control, Vibration, Segway, Product Liability, Machine Vision, Sensors, Traction, Tire Mechanics, Cranes, Warnings, ASRS, Aviation, Palletizing, Depalletizing

Twenty years of experience developing and implementing mechatronic, motion control, and automation technologies. Founder of a motion-control technology company where the industry-recognized motion-control technologies were key drivers in the acquisition of his company 5 years after inception by a global leader in automation. Served as CTO at a world-class supplier of large-scale automation, control, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear handling solutions. Responsibilities include providing technical oversight of critical projects; identifying and mitigating areas of high technical risk; leading in the creation of cutting-edge control, automation, and robotic technologies; directing R&D efforts; managing the business’ technology portfolio; and disseminating and facilitating the use of best-practice engineering methodologies. Adjunct Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology where he lectures on various engineering topics. These include: Dynamics, Advanced Controls, Vibration...