Patents by Inventor David Albert Barda
David Albert Barda 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: 9913608Abstract: A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Philippa Mary Lewis, Karen Maree Carey, Alan Michael Cottenden, David Albert Barda, Peter Curran, Don Black
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Patent number: 9713554Abstract: The present invention relates to sensor signal analysis. It relates particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, systems and devices for monitoring and processing the sensor signals to determine automatically characteristics of events represented by the sensor signals. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, related to methods, systems and devices for monitoring moisture in absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence garments, dressings and pads resulting from wetness events caused by, for example, urinary and/or faecal incontinence. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for processing sensor signals representing an event in an absorbent article. The method comprises: receiving sensor signals from a sensor representing one or more events in an absorbent article; and processing the sensor signals to determine a characteristic of at least one event in the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: David Albert Barda, Mohammad Hadi Mashinchi
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Patent number: 9665639Abstract: A method for analyzing incoming data, comprising the steps of processing the incoming data in segments to output a sequence of segment types by extracting one or more properties of an incoming data segment and forming an Unknown Property Vector for each segment of data in the incoming data, and processing the sequence of segment types to identify events in the incoming data. The sequence of segment types is determined, for each segment, by analyzing the Unknown Property Vector by reference to one or more collections of vectors obtained from a set of Reference Property Vectors. This may each of the one or more collections of vectors being selected from the set of Reference Property Vectors randomly or based on relevance or clustering.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Hadi Mashin-Chi, David Albert Barda, Jian Huang
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Patent number: 9646073Abstract: A method for analyzing incoming data, comprising the steps of processing the incoming data in segments to output a sequence of segment types by extracting one or more properties of an incoming data segment and forming an Unknown Property Vector for each segment of data in the incoming data, and processing the sequence of segment types to identify events in the incoming data. The sequence of segment types is determined, for each segment, by reference to a set of Reference Property Vectors that are relevant to the Unknown Property Vector. This may involve application of first and/or second and/or further functions to identify at least a first subset of Reference Property Vectors that are relevant to the Unknown Property Vector. Alternatively, a logistic regression algorithm, derived using clustering or classification methods for identifying candidate vectors, may be used.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Mohammad Hadi Mashinchi, David Albert Barda, Jian Huang
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Publication number: 20160220164Abstract: A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Philippa Mary Lewis, Karen Maree Carey, Alan Michael Cottenden, David Albert Barda, Peter Curran, Don Black
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Publication number: 20160158071Abstract: The present invention relates to sensor signal analysis. It relates particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, systems and devices for monitoring and processing the sensor signals to determine automatically characteristics of events represented by the sensor signals. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, related to methods, systems and devices for monitoring moisture in absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence garments, dressings and pads resulting from wetness events caused by, for example, urinary and/or faecal incontinence. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for processing sensor signals representing an event in an absorbent article. The method comprises: receiving sensor signals from a sensor representing one or more events in an absorbent article; and processing the sensor signals to determine a characteristic of at least one event in the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: David Albert Barda, Mohammad Hadi Mashinchi
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Publication number: 20160147865Abstract: A method for analysing incoming data, comprising the steps of processing the incoming data in segments to output a sequence of segment types by extracting one or more properties of an incoming data segment and forming an Unknown Property Vector for each segment of data in the incoming data, and processing the sequence of segment types to identify events in the incoming data. The sequence of segment types is determined, for each segment, by analysing the Unknown Property Vector by reference to one or more collections of vectors obtained from a set of Reference Property Vectors. This may each of the one or more collections of vectors being selected from the set of Reference Property Vectors randomly or based on relevance or clustering.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Hadi Mashin-Chi, David Albert Barda, Jian Huang
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Patent number: 9314381Abstract: A sensor device for sensing wetness in an absorbent article worn by a subject includes one or more sensing elements; and a coupling for communicating sensor signals between the one or more sensing elements and a receiver. A change in environmental parameter causes a change in electrical behavior of at least one of the sensing elements, which behavior can be analyzed to determine occurrence of a wetness event in the absorbent article. The changes in electrical behavior are communicated in the sensor signals to the receiver. The analysis may be by the receiver or a processor in communication with the receiver. Ideally, the sensing elements include capacitive elements and preferably, resonance circuits.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Peter Curran, David Albert Barda, Don Black, Bradley John Phillips, Peter Kotlarski, Juuso Tuomas Olkkonen, Tomi Juha Petteri Mattila
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Patent number: 9283123Abstract: A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Philippa Mary Lewis, Karen Maree Carey, Alan Michael Cottenden, David Albert Barda, Peter Curran, Don Black
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Patent number: 9224102Abstract: The present invention relates to sensor signal analysis. It relates particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, systems and devices for monitoring and processing the sensor signals to determine automatically characteristics of events represented by the sensor signals. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, related to methods, systems and devices for monitoring moisture in absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence garments, dressings and pads resulting from wetness events caused by, for example, urinary and/or faecal incontinence. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for processing sensor signals representing an event in an absorbent article. The method comprises: receiving sensor signals from a sensor representing one or more events in an absorbent article; and processing the sensor signals to determine a characteristic of at least one event in the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: David Albert Barda, Mohammad Hadi Mashinchi
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Patent number: 9107776Abstract: An incontinence management system for monitoring wetness in one or more absorbent articles, includes input for receiving one or more sensor signals indicative of a presence of wetness in an absorbent article, processor for processing the one or more sensor signals and for performing an analysis of the signals to characterize wetness events occurring in an absorbent article and user interface for communicating with a user of the system. A mathematical model is used to characterize wetness events, receiving as inputs variables derived from sensor signals and optionally, patient and demographic data. The mathematical model can be configured and/or re-configured utilizing observation data obtained while monitoring a patient for wetness. A diaper for use with such as system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: David Albert Barda, Daniel Weinstock, Remi Guibert, Maria C. Rodda, Guy Eitzen, Ari Bergman
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Publication number: 20150220907Abstract: When an authentication system receives a request to determine whether to authorize a transaction, the authentication identifies one or more rules applicable to the transaction. The authentication system determines whether conditions of the applicable rules are satisfied based on historical authentication information received from a mobile device of a user involved in the transaction. The historical information is generated by the mobile device prior to receiving the request and based on a limited-range connection between the mobile device and authentication system. The authentication system authorizes or denies the transaction based on whether the conditions of the applicable rules are satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Matthew Charles Denton, David Albert Barda
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Publication number: 20140296808Abstract: A sensor device for sensing wetness in an absorbent article worn by a subject includes one or more sensing elements; and a coupling for communicating sensor signals between the one or more sensing elements and a receiver. A change in environmental parameter causes a change in electrical behaviour of at least one of the sensing elements, which behaviour can be analysed to determine occurrence of a wetness event in the absorbent article. The changes in electrical behaviour are communicated in the sensor signals to the receiver. The analysis may be by the receiver or a processor in communication with the receiver. Ideally, the sensing elements include capacitive elements and preferably, resonance circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Fred Bergman Heaalthcare PTY LTDInventors: Peter Curran, David Albert Barda, Don Black, Bradley John Phillips, Peter Kotlarski, Juuso Tuomas Oikkonen, Tomi Juha Petteri Mattila
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Publication number: 20140244644Abstract: A method for analysing incoming data, comprising the steps of processing the incoming data in segments to output a sequence of segment types by extracting one or more properties of an incoming data segment and forming an Unknown Property Vector for each segment of data in the incoming data, and processing the sequence of segment types to identify events in the incoming data. The sequence of segment types is determined, for each segment, by reference to a set of Reference Property Vectors that are relevant to the Unknown Property Vector. This may involve application of first and/or second and/or further functions to identify at least a first subset of Reference Property Vectors that are relevant to the Unknown Property Vector. Alternatively, a logistic regression algorithm, derived using clustering or classification methods for identifying candidate vectors, may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Fred Bergman Healthcare PTY LTDInventors: Mohammad Hadi Mashinchi, David Albert Barda, Jian Huang
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Publication number: 20130254141Abstract: The present invention relates to sensor signal analysis. It relates particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, systems and devices for monitoring and processing the sensor signals to determine automatically characteristics of events represented by the sensor signals. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, related to methods, systems and devices for monitoring moisture in absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence garments, dressings and pads resulting from wetness events caused by, for example, urinary and/or faecal incontinence. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for processing sensor signals representing an event in an absorbent article. The method comprises: receiving sensor signals from a sensor representing one or more events in an absorbent article; and processing the sensor signals to determine a characteristic of at least one event in the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: FRED BERGMAN HEALTHCARE PTY LTDInventors: David Albert Barda, Mohammad Hadi Mashinchi
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Publication number: 20120268278Abstract: A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: FRED BERGMAN HEALTHCARE PTY LTDInventors: Philippa Mary Lewis, Karen Maree Carey, Alan Michael Cottenden, David Albert Barda, Peter Curran, Don Black
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Publication number: 20110263952Abstract: An incontinence management system for monitoring wetness in one or more absorbent articles, includes input for receiving one or more sensor signals indicative of a presence of wetness in an absorbent article, processor for processing the one or more sensor signals and for performing an analysis of the signals to characterise wetness events occurring in an absorbent article and user interface for communicating with a user of the system. A mathematical model is used to characterise wetness events, receiving as inputs variables derived from sensor signals and optionally, patient and demographic data. The mathematical model can be configured and/or re-configured utilising observation data obtained while monitoring a patient for wetness. A diaper for use with such as system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: FRED BERGMAN HEALTHCARE PTY LTDInventors: Frederick Bergman, Ari Bergman, David Albert Barda, Daniel Weinstock, Remi Guibert, Maria C. Rodda, Guy Eitzen
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Patent number: 7977529Abstract: An incontinence management system for monitoring wetness in one or more absorbent articles, includes input for receiving one or more sensor signals indicative of a presence of wetness in an absorbent article, processor for processing the one or more sensor signals and for performing an analysis of the signals to characterise wetness events occurring in an absorbent article and user interface for communicating with a user of the system. A mathematical model is used to characterise wetness events, receiving as inputs variables derived from sensor signals and optionally, patient and demographic data. The mathematical model can be configured and/or re-configured utilising observation data obtained while monitoring a patient for wetness. A diaper for use with such as system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Fred Bergman Healthcare Pty Ltd.Inventors: Frederick Bergman, Ari Bergman, legal representative, David Albert Barda, Daniel Weinstock, Remi Guibert, Maria C. Rodda, Guy Eitzen