Patents by Inventor Jose C. Lacal

Jose C. Lacal 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).

  • Publication number: 20220183773
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating and presenting an electronic display of guidance for performing a robotic medical procedure may include receiving a plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving or identifying objective data defining one or more of a duration or a patient outcome of the robotic medical procedure; executing an algorithm to identify a pattern across the plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving information about an instance of the robotic medical procedure to be performed in the future for a patient outside the population; automatically generating guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure; and generating and presenting an electronic display of the guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Jose C. LACAL, David B. BERMAN, Abdullah Z. ABBASI
  • Patent number: 11234774
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating and presenting an electronic display of guidance for performing a robotic medical procedure may include receiving a plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving or identifying objective data defining one or more of a duration or a patient outcome of the robotic medical procedure; executing an algorithm to identify a pattern across the plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving information about an instance of the robotic medical procedure to be performed in the future for a patient outside the population; automatically generating guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure; and generating and presenting an electronic display of the guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Mako Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Jose C. Lacal, David B. Berman, Abdullah Z. Abbasi
  • Publication number: 20190151031
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating and presenting an electronic display of guidance for performing a robotic medical procedure may include receiving a plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving or identifying objective data defining one or more of a duration or a patient outcome of the robotic medical procedure; executing an algorithm to identify a pattern across the plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving information about an instance of the robotic medical procedure to be performed in the future for a patient outside the population; automatically generating guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure; and generating and presenting an electronic display of the guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Jose C. LACAL, David B. BERMAN, Abdullah Z. ABBASI
  • Patent number: 10226302
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating and presenting an electronic display of guidance for performing a robotic medical procedure may include receiving a plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving or identifying objective data defining one or more of a duration or a patient outcome of the robotic medical procedure; executing an algorithm to identify a pattern across the plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving information about an instance of the robotic medical procedure to be performed in the future for a patient outside the population; automatically generating guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure; and generating and presenting an electronic display of the guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Mako Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Jose C. Lacal, David B. Berman, Abdullah Z. Abbasi
  • Publication number: 20170221057
    Abstract: A method (400, 500) and a system (100) of conducting transactions for acquisition of virtual items. The method can include receiving from a user (108) a request to acquire the virtual item. Responsive to an identity indicator (112) that is exclusively unique to an identity confirmation device (110) being communicated from the identity confirmation device, a determination can be made whether the identity indicator corresponds to the user. Responsive to determining that the identity indicator corresponds to the user, the virtual item can be provided to the user. The method also can include receiving from a user a request to acquire the virtual item, receiving from an identity confirmation device an identity indicator exclusively unique to the identity confirmation device, and communicating the request and the identity indicator from the client device to a server (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Charles P. Schultz, Jose C. Lacal, Von A. Mock, Arnold W. Pittler
  • Patent number: 9639831
    Abstract: A method (400, 500) and a system (100) of conducting transactions for acquisition of virtual items. The method can include receiving from a user (108) a request to acquire the virtual item. Responsive to an identity indicator (112) that is exclusively unique to an identity confirmation device (110) being communicated from the identity confirmation device, a determination can be made whether the identity indicator corresponds to the user. Responsive to determining that the identity indicator corresponds to the user, the virtual item can be provided to the user. The method also can include receiving from a user a request to acquire the virtual item, receiving from an identity confirmation device an identity indicator exclusively unique to the identity confirmation device, and communicating the request and the identity indicator from the client device to a server (104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Charles P. Schultz, Jose C. Lacal, Von A. Mock, Arnold W. Pittler
  • Publication number: 20160331474
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating and presenting an electronic display of guidance for performing a robotic medical procedure may include receiving a plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving or identifying objective data defining one or more of a duration or a patient outcome of the robotic medical procedure; executing an algorithm to identify a pattern across the plurality of prior procedure data sets; receiving information about an instance of the robotic medical procedure to be performed in the future for a patient outside the population; automatically generating guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure; and generating and presenting an electronic display of the guidance for performing the robotic medical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: Jose C. LACAL, David B. BERMAN, Abdullah Z. ABBASI
  • Publication number: 20120158420
    Abstract: Non-personally identifiable demographics associated with a patient during a communication session can be collected. The patient can be associated with one or more healthcare providers which can be associated with a one or more healthcare professionals. The demographics can be compared against a clinical trial profile associated with a clinical trial. The clinical trial profile can specify one or more target group parameters associated with a target group of the clinical trial. The clinical trial can be associated with a clinical research organization and/or a sponsor. When the comparing produces a match between the demographics and the profile, a clinical trial can be identified as suitable for the patient. Related apparatus, methods, systems and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: The Dolan Company
    Inventor: Jose C. Lacal
  • Publication number: 20120158704
    Abstract: An application document for a contractual right can be identified. The application document can be a new application seeking a contractural right or an existing one for which a contractual right has already been granted yet which is being verified herein. The contractual right can define a compensatory relationship between two entities for specified conditions. At least one address can be determined from the application document, where activities related to the contractual right are to be performed. The address can be converted into geospatial coordinates. A database of geospatially recorded items can be queried for activities proximate to the geospatial coordinates. A geospatial inconsistency score can be generated based on the results from the database and their level of incompatibility with conducting the activity for which the contractual right is related. Related methods, apparatus, systems and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: The Dolan Company
    Inventor: Jose C. Lacal
  • Patent number: 7983426
    Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting sound pressure level exposure for a user of a first communication device (104) is implemented in one embodiment when the device measures a sound pressure level (SPL) of the surrounding environment. The device stores at least the SPL measurement in a memory, producing an SPL exposure record, and displays a visual representation of the SPL exposure record on a display screen (212). In another embodiment, the SPL is measured by a second communication device (102) and combined with a known SPL for an output audio transducer (306) of the second device, producing a user sound exposure level. The user sound exposure level is transmitted to the first communication device. The user is notified when the user sound exposure level exceeds a predetermined threshold. A server (112) may also be used to track SPLs over time and recommend corrective action when exposure limits are exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Schuler, Di-An Hong, Krishna D. Jonnalagadda, Kaustubh R. Kale, Alif Khawand, Jose C. Lacal, Padmaja Ramadas
  • Publication number: 20090144633
    Abstract: A method (400, 500) and a system (100) of conducting transactions for acquisition of virtual items. The method can include receiving from a user (108) a request to acquire the virtual item. Responsive to an identity indicator (112) that is exclusively unique to an identity confirmation device (110) being communicated from the identity confirmation device, a determination can be made whether the identity indicator corresponds to the user. Responsive to determining that the identity indicator corresponds to the user, the virtual item can be provided to the user. The method also can include receiving from a user a request to acquire the virtual item, receiving from an identity confirmation device an identity indicator exclusively unique to the identity confirmation device, and communicating the request and the identity indicator from the client device to a server (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles P. Schultz, Jose C. Lacal, Von A. Mock, Arnold W. Pittler
  • Publication number: 20080159547
    Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting sound pressure level exposure for a user of a first communication device (104) is implemented in one embodiment when the device measures a sound pressure level (SPL) of the surrounding environment. The device stores at least the SPL measurement in a memory, producing an SPL exposure record, and displays a visual representation of the SPL exposure record on a display screen (212). In another embodiment, the SPL is measured by a second communication device (102) and combined with a known SPL for an output audio transducer (306) of the second device, producing a user sound exposure level. The user sound exposure level is transmitted to the first communication device. The user is notified when the user sound exposure level exceeds a predetermined threshold. A server (112) may also be used to track SPLs over time and recommend corrective action when exposure limits are exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Francesca Schuler, Di-An Hong, Krishna D. Jonnalagadda, Kaustubh R. Kale, Alif Khawand, Jose C. Lacal, Padmaja Ramadas
  • Publication number: 20080125059
    Abstract: A method and system for PTT management includes a PTT server (100) and a plurality of PTT devices (110) associated with the members of a PTT group (120) via a wireless network (130). The PTT server can include, or be coupled to, a mass storage device storing a database of member information (106) and a schedule (105). The stored schedule can use a scheduling application or module used to define the order of activities by each member of the PTT group to participate, to assign a time for an activity of each member, or to enter other information associated with the PTT group event. The member information can include contact information, task sign-on/sign-off information, current network status information, current availability information, alternative availability information, and request information. The plurality of devices is used to maintain contact and coordinate activities among the members of the PTT group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: CHARLES P. SCHULTZ, JOSE C. LACAL