Patents by Inventor Manfred David Boehm
Manfred David Boehm 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: 11690589Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for wirelessly charging a digital x-ray detector of an x-ray imaging system in at least two orientations. In one example, a method comprises: detecting a digital x-ray detector in a charging area of an x-ray system, the charging area including a first power source; pairing the digital x-ray detector to the x-ray system via a wireless connection with the x-ray system; and wirelessly charging the digital x-ray detector via the first power source.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLCInventors: Scott Richard Wiese, Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20220296201Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for wirelessly charging a digital x-ray detector of an x-ray imaging system in at least two orientations. In one example, a method comprises: detecting a digital x-ray detector in a charging area of an x-ray system, the charging area including a first power source; pairing the digital x-ray detector to the x-ray system via a wireless connection with the x-ray system; and wirelessly charging the digital x-ray detector via the first power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Scott Richard Wiese, Manfred David Boehm
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Patent number: 11375973Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for wirelessly charging a digital x-ray detector of an x-ray imaging system in at least two orientations. In one example, a method comprises: detecting a digital x-ray detector in a charging area of an x-ray system, the charging area including a first power source; pairing the digital x-ray detector to the x-ray system via a wireless connection with the x-ray system; and wirelessly charging the digital x-ray detector via the first power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLCInventors: Scott Richard Wiese, Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20210345984Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for wirelessly charging a digital x-ray detector of an x-ray imaging system in at least two orientations. In one example, a method comprises: detecting a digital x-ray detector in a charging area of an x-ray system, the charging area including a first power source; pairing the digital x-ray detector to the x-ray system via a wireless connection with the x-ray system; and wirelessly charging the digital x-ray detector via the first power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Scott Richard Wiese, Manfred David Boehm
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Patent number: 11064961Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling movement of a mobile imaging system. In one example, a mobile imaging system includes a mobile drive system, an imaging assembly coupled to the mobile drive system, and a driving interface configured to move the imaging assembly relative to the mobile drive system both axially and radially in response to user manipulation, and further configured to generate signals in response to the axial movement of the imaging assembly, the mobile drive system configured to move in response to the signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20200029922Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling movement of a mobile imaging system. In one example, a mobile imaging system includes a mobile drive system, an imaging assembly coupled to the mobile drive system, and a driving interface configured to move the imaging assembly relative to the mobile drive system both axially and radially in response to user manipulation, and further configured to generate signals in response to the axial movement of the imaging assembly, the mobile drive system configured to move in response to the signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventor: Manfred David Boehm
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Patent number: 10506695Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an adaptive state-of-charge for a portable imaging system. In one embodiment, a method comprises controlling an x-ray source to generate an x-ray exposure, measuring a voltage of a power supply coupled to the x-ray source during the x-ray exposure, and adjusting an available capacity of the power supply based on the voltage. In this way, the full capacity of a power supply may be utilized while compensating for aging of the power supply.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20190104603Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an adaptive state-of-charge for a portable imaging system. In one embodiment, a method comprises controlling an x-ray source to generate an x-ray exposure, measuring a voltage of a power supply coupled to the x-ray source during the x-ray exposure, and adjusting an available capacity of the power supply based on the voltage. In this way, the full capacity of a power supply may be utilized while compensating for aging of the power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventor: Manfred David Boehm
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Patent number: 8243883Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for coordinating operation of X-ray detectors in a wireless X-ray system includes detecting multiple wireless X-ray detectors within an operative range of an X-ray base station, the detected X-ray detectors each having one of multiple possible statuses, including an active status corresponding to a designation of the X-ray detector as a desired recipient of radiation during a current X-ray imaging sequence, an inactive status corresponding to a designation of the X-ray detector as not the desired recipient of radiation during a current X-ray imaging sequence, and an unenabled status corresponding to the X-ray detector not being configured to operate with the X-ray base station. The method also includes determining the current status of each detected X-ray detector and displaying on a user-viewable screen a visual indication of the status of each detected X-ray detector.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jon Charles Omernick, Manfred David Boehm, Gireesha C. Rao, James Zhengshe Liu, Chuande Liu, Kiran Shankaranarayana, Karla Angelica Arista
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Publication number: 20110274251Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for coordinating operation of X-ray detectors in a wireless X-ray system includes detecting multiple wireless X-ray detectors within an operative range of an X-ray base station, the detected X-ray detectors each having one of multiple possible statuses, including an active status corresponding to a designation of the X-ray detector as a desired recipient of radiation during a current X-ray imaging sequence, an inactive status corresponding to a designation of the X-ray detector as not the desired recipient of radiation during a current X-ray imaging sequence, and an unenabled status corresponding to the X-ray detector not being configured to operate with the X-ray base station. The method also includes determining the current status of each detected X-ray detector and displaying on a user-viewable screen a visual indication of the status of each detected X-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jon Charles Omernick, Manfred David Boehm, Gireesha C. Rao, James Zhengshe Liu, Chuande Liu, Kiran Shankaranarayana, Karla Angelica Arista
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Patent number: 7783924Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a system for communication between a controller and a power supply using a communication interface. In an embodiment, a communication system includes a power supply having one or more diagnostics. The communication system also includes a controller, configured for controlling the power supply and monitoring the one or more diagnostics of the power supply. In addition, the communication system includes a communication interface, configured to receive from the controller and send from the power supply one or more signals. The communication system also includes a load, configured to operate using the power provided by said power supply.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sabih Qamar-Uz Zaman, Olgun Kukrer, Manfred David Boehm
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Patent number: 6935779Abstract: A digital radiographic imaging system includes an offset table for determining mechanical and structural offsets which would, if not corrected, misalign the source and detector during use. The method can correct for inaccuracies in mechanical linkages, examination rooms and other mounting structures, and “drift” induced during use of the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: John Jun Zhang, Xianfeng Ni, Eric Nicholas Stepanovich, Renuka Uppaluri, Manfred David Boehm
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Patent number: 6751678Abstract: An I/O system includes a Digital Device selecting a digital output to be set and a Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism, electrically coupled to the Digital Device. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism includes an input bank, a FIFO, and an I/O line. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism clears a stored value in the first input bank, samples the first value of the first input bank, and detects a change in the input bank. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism also stores a state of a data bit of the input bank along with a bank identifier in the FIFO. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism still further samples the I/O line via a first READ cycle and drives the I/O line with a next data entry from the FIFO. Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism samples all digital inputs and stores any detected changes in the FIFO. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism transmits all values in the FIFO to the Digital Device during a subsequent READ cycle and transmits to the Digital Device a last value read.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: GE Medical System Global Technology, LLCInventors: Sabih Qamaruz Zaman, Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20040111539Abstract: An I/O system includes a Digital Device selecting a digital output to be set and a Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism, electrically coupled to the Digital Device. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism includes an input bank, a FIFO, and an I/O line. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism clears a stored value in the first input bank, samples the first value of the first input bank, and detects a change in the input bank. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism also stores a state of a data bit of the input bank along with a bank identifier in the FIFO. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism still further samples the I/O line via a first READ cycle and drives the I/O line with a next data entry from the FIFO. Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism samples all digital inputs and stores any detected changes in the FIFO. The Digital I/O Expansion Mechanism transmits all values in the FIFO to the Digital Device during a subsequent READ cycle and transmits to the Digital Device a last value read.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2002Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Sabih Qamaruz Zaman, Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20040105526Abstract: A digital radiographic imaging system includes an offset table for determining mechanical and structural offsets which would, if not corrected, misalign the source and detector during use. The method can correct for inaccuracies in mechanical linkages, examination rooms and other mounting structures, and “drift” induced during use of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: John Jun Zhang, Xianfeng Ni, Eric Nicholas Stepanovich, Renuka Uppaluri, Manfred David Boehm
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Publication number: 20020131558Abstract: A system and method for automatically positioning an image receptor based on the position of a manually positioned diagnostic source assembly in an X-ray imaging device is provided. In a preferred embodiment of the automated tracking system, an operator manually positions a diagnostic source assembly (DSA) over the area of a patient to be imaged. Sensors in the diagnostic source assembly transmit the position of the DSA to a system controller. The system controller then calculates an optimal position of an image receptor based on the position of the DSA. Once the optimal position is calculated, the system controller sends the optimal position to a motor drive, which positions the image receptor in the calculated optimal position. Position sensors in the image receptor then send positional data of the image receptor to the system controller, which verifies that the image receptor is in the calculated optimal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Vincent Stanley Polkus, Manfred David Boehm, Xianfeng Ni
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Patent number: 6439769Abstract: A system and method for automatically positioning an image receptor based on the position of a manually positioned diagnostic source assembly in an X-ray imaging device is provided. In a preferred embodiment of the automated tracking system, an operator manually positions a diagnostic source assembly (DSA) over the area of a patient to be imaged. Sensors in the diagnostic source assembly transmit the position of the DSA to a system controller. The system controller then calculates an optimal position of an image receptor based on the position of the DSA. Once the optimal position is calculated, the system controller sends the optimal position to a motor drive, which positions the image receptor in the calculated optimal position. Position sensors in the image receptor then send positional data of the image receptor to the system controller, which verifies that the image receptor is in the calculated optimal position.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Vincent Stanley Polkus, Manfred David Boehm, Xianfeng Ni