Patents by Inventor Larry Anderton
Larry Anderton 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: 9689993Abstract: An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, Brian James Grekowicz, Bela Janos Kiraly
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Patent number: 9488737Abstract: An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, Brian James Grekowicz, Bela Janos Kiraly
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Publication number: 20160249877Abstract: An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, Brian James Grekowicz, Bela Janos Kiraly
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Patent number: 9349171Abstract: The present disclosure presents systems and methods for correcting image artifacts on an x-ray image. X-ray images are obtained and processed with a correction algorithm that generates corrected pixel lines having pixels with corrected pixel values. The corrected pixel lines can then be processed with a filtering algorithm that generates filtered pixel line having pixels with a filtered pixel value. The bad pixel lines are replaced by the filtered pixel lines to generate corrected x-ray images.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, James Blake, Sung Kwan Pyun, Alexander Meyer
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Patent number: 9277894Abstract: A method of imaging a patient and an X-ray dosimetry system are provided. The X-ray dosimetry system includes a support platform configured to support an object to be imaged and a digital X-ray dosimeter mounted on a surface of the support platform, the X-ray dosimeter configured to receive incident radiation prior to the incident radiation having passed through the object to be imaged, the X-ray dosimeter comprising a thickness of less than about four millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Aaron Judy Couture, Richard Larry Anderton
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Patent number: 9230702Abstract: An imaging system includes a detector configured to detect X-rays from an X-ray source. The detector includes multiple photodetector elements. The imaging system also includes an anti-scatter grid disposed over the detector, wherein the anti-scatter grid includes multiple radiation absorbing elements. At least a portion of one or more of the radiation absorbing elements of the multiple radiation absorbing elements is disposed on each photodetector element, and a total area of each respective portion of the one or more radiation absorbing elements disposed on each photodetector element is substantially equal.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton
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Patent number: 9171486Abstract: A Zipp Seal apparatus which is designed to detect unlawful access of oil, and also to help ensure that oil tanks are and remain properly sealed. The invention may be an injection-molded plastic or nylon unit containing a zip tie with a solid cylinder component and a tail with one-way feeding teeth. The cylinder can be inserted into a hole on an oil tank valve, and the zip tie end can be inserted into the cylinder end of the unit. This may secure the valve into a specific position. If the invention is found in a different position, employees will know that the oil has been tampered with or unlawfully accessed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventors: Stoney Anderton, Larry Anderton
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Publication number: 20150224343Abstract: A method of imaging a patient and an X-ray dosimetry system are provided. The X-ray dosimetry system includes a support platform configured to support an object to be imaged and a digital X-ray dosimeter mounted on a surface of the support platform, the X-ray dosimeter configured to receive incident radiation prior to the incident radiation having passed through the object to be imaged, the X-ray dosimeter comprising a thickness of less than about four millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Aaron Judy Couture, Richard Larry Anderton
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Publication number: 20150139522Abstract: The present disclosure presents systems and methods for correcting image artifacts on an x-ray image. X-ray images are obtained and processed with a correction algorithm that generates corrected pixel lines having pixels with corrected pixel values. The corrected pixel lines can then be processed with a filtering algorithm that generates filtered pixel line having pixels with a filtered pixel value. The bad pixel lines are replaced by the filtered pixel lines to generate corrected x-ray images.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, James Blake, Sung Kwan Pyun, Alexander Meyer
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Publication number: 20150103973Abstract: An x-ray system with multiple dynamic range selections. The system including an x-ray source and a detector, wherein the detector includes a scintillator and a pixel. The pixel includes a photodiode and first and second capacitors connectable to the photodiode. The pixel is configured to be switched between a first state where only the first capacitor is connected to the photodiode and a second state where both capacitors are connected to the photodiode. The x-ray source directs x-rays to the detector and a region of interest positioned between the source and detector, the scintillator converts the x-rays to light, and the pixel photodiode converts the light to an electrical charge. The charge is stored in the first capacitor when the pixel is in the first state and in the first and second capacitors when the pixel is in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Jonathan Edvard Snyder, Richard Larry Anderton, David Ellis Barker, Brian James Grekowicz
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Publication number: 20150092922Abstract: An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, Brian James Grekowicz, Bela Janos Kiraly
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Patent number: 8942444Abstract: An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, Brian James Grekowicz, Bela Janos Kiraly
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Publication number: 20140048713Abstract: An imaging system includes a detector configured to detect X-rays from an X-ray source. The detector includes multiple photodetector elements. The imaging system also includes an anti-scatter grid disposed over the detector, wherein the anti-scatter grid includes multiple radiation absorbing elements. At least a portion of one or more of the radiation absorbing elements of the multiple radiation absorbing elements is disposed on each photodetector element, and a total area of each respective portion of the one or more radiation absorbing elements disposed on each photodetector element is substantially equal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton
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Publication number: 20140050418Abstract: An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Zhengshe Liu, Richard Larry Anderton, Brian James Grekowicz, Bela Janos Kiraly
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Patent number: 7974381Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, a mobile imaging system includes one or more fuel cells. Some embodiments include further electric power sources, such as battery and/or an external AC power source.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Larry Anderton, Steven E. Curtis
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Patent number: 7499524Abstract: A system for reconstructing an image of an object includes a mobile imaging system, and a user removable module configured to be attached to the mobile imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Larry Anderton, Francois Emmanuel Falco, David Ellis Barker, Samuel Lee Alder
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Patent number: 7471768Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for x-ray imaging including: exposing a volume of interest to a first technique level to obtain a first set of image data; exposing the volume of interest to a second technique level to obtain a second set of image data; and estimating whether the volume of interest includes a foreign object based at least in part on a comparison of at least an aspect of the first set of image data and at least an aspect of the second set of image data. According to an embodiment, one of the first and second technique levels is selected to generate x-rays having a higher average energy than the other of the first and second technique levels. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first and second technique levels is selectable to cause an overexposure. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first and second technique levels corresponds to a clinical technique level.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Steven E. Curtis, R. Larry Anderton
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Publication number: 20080123814Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, a mobile imaging system includes one or more fuel cells. Some embodiments include further electric power sources, such as battery and/or an external AC power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: General Electric Company, a New York CorporationInventors: Steven E. Curtis, Richard Larry Anderton
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Patent number: 7272208Abstract: The present invention provides for an x-ray system and method using dynamic automated spatial modulation of an x-ray beam. The system includes an x-ray source transmitting a spatially modulated beam towards an object to be imaged, an x-ray detector receiving the beam and measuring a plurality of intensities across the beam, a beam processor controlling the beam intensity profile, and an image processor producing an output image signal. The detector produces a residual image based on at least the intensities measured at the detector. The beam intensity profile may be based on at least some of the following: (a) the residual image from the x-ray detector, (b) current beam intensities, (c) regions on interest in the image, and (d) predicted or measured object motion in the image. The system's output image is based on one or more of said residual image and said beam intensity signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Dimitri Victorovich Yatsenko, Richard Larry Anderton
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Patent number: 6788823Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing noise and motion artifacts in pixels of a processed or displayed video image by filtering pixel values of the video image based on a first frame having currently stored (filtered) pixel values and a second frame having recently captured but not yet filtered pixel values. The apparatus includes a spatial filter for computing a motion value of a pixel of interest by averaging difference values of selected pixels surrounding the pixel of interest. Also included is a filter function means for producing an output difference value of the pixel of interest based on the motion value and an adder for adding the output difference value to the first frame filtered pixel value of the pixel of interest. Thus, each pixel of the video image is filtered according to the amount of motion in the video image.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Joseph Allred, R. Larry Anderton, Steven E. Curtis, Barry K. Hanover