Patents by Inventor Andrzej Knafel
Andrzej Knafel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10944760Abstract: An identification, authentication and authorization method in a laboratory system is presented. The system comprises at least one laboratory device. The method comprises receiving identification data identifying a user; receiving identity confirmation data to authenticate the user; and generating authentication data upon successful authentication of the user. The authentication data is configured to enable authentication of the user based on only the identification data during a validity time period without repeated receipt of the identity confirmation data. The method further comprises receiving the identification data by an identification unit; validating the authentication data corresponding to the identification data comprising the step of verifying non-expiry of the validity time period; and granting authorization to the user for the laboratory device upon successful validation of the authentication data.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel, Anton Steimle
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Publication number: 20200382599Abstract: A hospital or laboratory network including analytical devices for performing in-vitro diagnosis and a gateway is proposed. The network is configured to send a data package request including information regarding the analytical devices from the gateway to a remote service platform, receive from the remote service platform information regarding available data packages, determine a selection of the available data packages to be downloaded from the remote service platform specific to the analytical devices in the network, request the selection of the available data packages from the remote service platform, download the requested selection of the available data packages from the remote service platform, and provide the requested selection of the available data packages to the analytical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej Knafel, Thomas Weingartner, Benno Christian Trautmann, Daniel Howorth, Hartmut Mastall
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Publication number: 20200021604Abstract: An identification, authentication and authorization method in a laboratory system is presented. The system comprises at least one laboratory device. The method comprises receiving identification data identifying a user; receiving identity confirmation data to authenticate the user; and generating authentication data upon successful authentication of the user. The authentication data is configured to enable authentication of the user based on only the identification data during a validity time period without repeated receipt of the identity confirmation data. The method further comprises receiving the identification data by an identification unit; validating the authentication data corresponding to the identification data comprising the step of verifying non-expiry of the validity time period; and granting authorization to the user for the laboratory device upon successful validation of the authentication data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel, Anton Steimle
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Patent number: 10491604Abstract: An identification, authentication and authorization method in a laboratory system is presented. The system comprises at least one laboratory device. The method comprises receiving identification data identifying a user; receiving identity confirmation data to authenticate the user; and generating authentication data upon successful authentication of the user. The authentication data is configured to enable authentication of the user based on only the identification data during a validity time period without repeated receipt of the identity confirmation data. The method further comprises receiving the identification data by an identification unit; validating the authentication data corresponding to the identification data comprising the step of verifying non-expiry of the validity time period; and granting authorization to the user for the laboratory device upon successful validation of the authentication data.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel, Anton Steimle
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Patent number: 10439824Abstract: A method for authenticating an instrument for processing a biological sample or reagent is disclosed. The method comprises generating a PIN code by the instrument, entering the PIN code and identification data associated with the instrument in a database of an electronic device, verifying the PIN code and identification data at the electronic device, transmitting an authentication certificate to the instrument if the PIN code and identification data correspond to target data stored in the database, installing the authentication certificate on the instrument, whereby the instrument is registered with the electronic device, and using the authentication certificate for an encrypted communication between the instrument and the electronic device. Further, a system is disclosed which comprises an instrument for processing a biological sample or reagent and an electronic device. The system is configured to carry out each step of the method.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej Knafel, Thomas Weingartner
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Publication number: 20190120866Abstract: An analysis system for analyzing biological samples is disclosed, and which may comprise two or more analysis system components for performing an analysis. A sample workflow manager and an instrument manager coupled to the sample workflow manager may be coupled to the system components for receiving a process status from the system components, wherein the sample workflow manager provides at least one preconfigured processing route to the instrument manager in accordance with the process status. The instrument manager may comprise a memory for storing the preconfigured processing route, wherein the instrument manager is adapted for receiving a test order for analyzing the biological sample using the system components, and wherein the instrument manager is adapted for generating commands for controlling a transport device for transporting the biological sample in accordance with the test order and the at least one preconfigured processing route.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Andrzej Knafel, Joerg Haechler
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Patent number: 10197584Abstract: An analysis system for analyzing biological samples is disclosed, and which may comprise two or more analysis system components for performing an analysis. A sample workflow manager and an instrument manager coupled to the sample workflow manager may be coupled to the system components for receiving a process status from the system components, wherein the sample workflow manager provides at least one preconfigured processing route to the instrument manager in accordance with the process status. The instrument manager may comprise a memory for storing the preconfigured processing route, wherein the instrument manager is adapted for receiving a test order for analyzing the biological sample using the system components, and wherein the instrument manager is adapted for generating commands for controlling a transport device for transporting the biological sample in accordance with the test order and the at least one preconfigured processing route.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej Knafel, Joerg Haechler
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Publication number: 20180062857Abstract: A method for authenticating an instrument for processing a biological sample or reagent is disclosed. The method comprises generating a PIN code by the instrument, entering the PIN code and identification data associated with the instrument in a database of an electronic device, verifying the PIN code and identification data at the electronic device, transmitting an authentication certificate to the instrument if the PIN code and identification data correspond to target data stored in the database, installing the authentication certificate on the instrument, whereby the instrument is registered with the electronic device, and using the authentication certificate for an encrypted communication between the instrument and the electronic device. Further, a system is disclosed which comprises an instrument for processing a biological sample or reagent and an electronic device. The system is configured to carry out each step of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej Knafel, Thomas Weingartner
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Publication number: 20160232363Abstract: A method for controlling an analysis system is presented. The method comprises receiving, by an encryption unit, authentication data of a user. In the case of a successful authentication, a user-specific security code is generated by the encryption unit. The security code is outputted by the encryption unit to the authenticated user. The security code and the user-ID are received by an authentication unit coupled to the analysis system via a user-interface coupled to the authentication unit. The security code is decrypted by the authentication unit. If the decrypted security code matches with the user-ID, the user is authenticated at the authentication unit and an authentication signal is generated by the authentication unit for permitting the user to initialize at least one function of the analysis system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel
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Patent number: 9342702Abstract: A method for controlling an analysis system is presented. The method comprises receiving, by an encryption unit, authentication data of a user. In the case of a successful authentication, a user-specific security code is generated by the encryption unit. The security code is outputted by the encryption unit to the authenticated user. The security code and the user-ID are received by an authentication unit coupled to the analysis system via a user-interface coupled to the authentication unit. The security code is decrypted by the authentication unit. If the decrypted security code matches with the user-ID, the user is authenticated at the authentication unit and an authentication signal is generated by the authentication unit for permitting the user to initialize at least one function of the analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel
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Publication number: 20160065590Abstract: An identification, authentication and authorization method in a laboratory system is presented. The system comprises at least one laboratory device. The method comprises receiving identification data identifying a user; receiving identity confirmation data to authenticate the user; and generating authentication data upon successful authentication of the user. The authentication data is configured to enable authentication of the user based on only the identification data during a validity time period without repeated receipt of the identity confirmation data. The method further comprises receiving the identification data by an identification unit; validating the authentication data corresponding to the identification data comprising the step of verifying non-expiry of the validity time period; and granting authorization to the user for the laboratory device upon successful validation of the authentication data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel, Anton Steimle
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Publication number: 20160048691Abstract: A method for controlling an analysis system is presented. The method comprises receiving, by an encryption unit, authentication data of a user. In the case of a successful authentication, a user-specific security code is generated by the encryption unit. The security code is outputted by the encryption unit to the authenticated user. The security code and the user-ID are received by an authentication unit coupled to the analysis system via a user-interface coupled to the authentication unit. The security code is decrypted by the authentication unit. If the decrypted security code matches with the user-ID, the user is authenticated at the authentication unit and an authentication signal is generated by the authentication unit for permitting the user to initialize at least one function of the analysis system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel
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Publication number: 20150346229Abstract: A method of operating the automated sample workcell for processing one or more biological samples is presented. The method comprises receiving one or more biological samples. Each biological sample is contained in a sample tube. Each sample tube is a tube type. If a test order was received for at least one of the biological samples, the test order being indicative of one or more first processing steps, the workcell can automatically execute the one or more first processing steps. If the test order was not received, one or more second processing steps can be determined based on the tube type of the sample tube that contains the at least one biological sample and the one or more second processing steps can then be executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Frederic Furrer, Joerg Haechler, Andrzej Knafel
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Patent number: 9202067Abstract: A method for controlling an analysis system is presented. The method comprises receiving, by an encryption unit, authentication data of a user. In the case of a successful authentication, a user-specific security code is generated by the encryption unit. The security code is outputted by the encryption unit to the authenticated user. The security code and the user-ID are received by an authentication unit coupled to the analysis system via a user-interface coupled to the authentication unit. The security code is decrypted by the authentication unit. If the decrypted security code matches with the user-ID, the user is authenticated at the authentication unit and an authentication signal is generated by the authentication unit for permitting the user to initialize at least one function of the analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel
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Patent number: 9140713Abstract: A method of operating the automated sample workcell for processing one or more biological samples is presented. The method comprises receiving one or more biological samples. Each biological sample is contained in a sample tube. Each sample tube is a tube type. If a test order was received for at least one of the biological samples, the test order being indicative of one or more first processing steps, the workcell can automatically execute the one or more first processing steps. If the test order was not received, one or more second processing steps can be determined based on the tube type of the sample tube that contains the at least one biological sample and the one or more second processing steps can then be executed.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Frederic Furrer, Joerg Haechler, Andrzej Knafel
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Publication number: 20150212104Abstract: A method of operating the automated sample workcell for processing one or more biological samples is presented. The method comprises receiving one or more biological samples. Each biological sample is contained in a sample tube. Each sample tube is a tube type. If a test order was received for at least one of the biological samples, the test order being indicative of one or more first processing steps, the workcell can automatically execute the one or more first processing steps. If the test order was not received, one or more second processing steps can be determined based on the tube type of the sample tube that contains the at least one biological sample and the one or more second processing steps can then be executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Frederic Furrer, Joerg Haechler, Andrzej Knafel
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Publication number: 20150178508Abstract: A method for controlling an analysis system is presented. The method comprises receiving, by an encryption unit, authentication data of a user. In the case of a successful authentication, a user-specific security code is generated by the encryption unit. The security code is outputted by the encryption unit to the authenticated user. The security code and the user-ID are received by an authentication unit coupled to the analysis system via a user-interface coupled to the authentication unit. The security code is decrypted by the authentication unit. If the decrypted security code matches with the user-ID, the user is authenticated at the authentication unit and an authentication signal is generated by the authentication unit for permitting the user to initialize at least one function of the analysis system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel
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Patent number: 9029159Abstract: A method of operating the automated sample workcell for processing one or more biological samples is presented. The method comprises receiving one or more biological samples. Each biological sample is contained in a sample tube. Each sample tube is a tube type. If a test order was received for at least one of the biological samples, the test order being indicative of one or more first processing steps, the workcell can automatically execute the one or more first processing steps. If the test order was not received, one or more second processing steps can be determined based on the tube type of the sample tube that contains the at least one biological sample and the one or more second processing steps can then be executed.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Frederic Furrer, Joerg Haechler, Andrzej Knafel
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Patent number: 8996878Abstract: A method for controlling an analysis system is presented. The method comprises receiving, by an encryption unit, authentication data of a user. In the case of a successful authentication, a user-specific security code is generated by the encryption unit. The security code is outputted by the encryption unit to the authenticated user. The security code and the user-ID are received by an authentication unit coupled to the analysis system via a user-interface coupled to the authentication unit. The security code is decrypted by the authentication unit. If the decrypted security code matches with the user-ID, the user is authenticated at the authentication unit and an authentication signal is generated by the authentication unit for permitting the user to initialize at least one function of the analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Lothar Gramelspacher, Andrzej Knafel
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Publication number: 20140289875Abstract: A method and an analysis system that help ensure that sensitive data, including in particular patient data, are not accessible to unauthorized persons is presented. The method and system help prevent sensitive data stored on portable devices from being transported along with a portable device to a location outside of a security perimeter. By determining if a portable device is outside of the security perimeter and then automatically erasing the sensitive data stored on the portable device if that is the case, the method and system help prevent disclosure of sensitive data to unauthorized persons.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventor: Andrzej Knafel