Patents by Inventor Reza Ahmadian Yazdi
Reza Ahmadian Yazdi 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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Publication number: 20240115122Abstract: A video data cable for use with a video medical device comprising an image capture device includes a processor; data storage; logic to identify the video medical device; logic to determine which of the video medical device or the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings based on the identified video medical device; logic to transmit the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings; and logic to receive the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Daniel Roodnick, Willie Mah, Xiaoping Liu, Rohan Sidhu
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Publication number: 20240108207Abstract: A method for updating image capture settings of a video medical device, comprises connecting the video medical device to a video monitor via a data cable, wherein two or more of the video medical device, the video monitor, and the data cable each include storage for storing image capture settings. It is determined which of the video medical device, the video monitor, or the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings for an identified video medical device. The most up-to-date set of image capture settings is forwarded to the video medical device when it is determined that one of the video monitor or the data cable include the most up-to-date set of image capture settings. The stored image capture settings on the video medical device are updated based on the received most up-to-date set of image capture settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Daniel Roodnick, Willie Mah, Xiaoping Liu, Rohan Sidhu
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Patent number: 11883008Abstract: A video data cable for use with a video medical device comprising an image capture device includes a processor; data storage; logic to identify the video medical device; logic to determine which of the video medical device or the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings based on the identified video medical device; logic to transmit the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings; and logic to receive the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Verathon Inc.Inventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Daniel Roodnick, Willie Mah, Xiaoping Liu, Rohan Sidhu
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Publication number: 20210007595Abstract: A video data cable for use with a video medical device comprising an image capture device includes a processor; data storage; logic to identify the video medical device; logic to determine which of the video medical device or the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings based on the identified video medical device; logic to transmit the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings; and logic to receive the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Daniel Roodnick, Willie Mah, Xiaoping Liu, Rohan Sidhu
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Patent number: 10820792Abstract: A video laryngoscope system, comprising a laryngoscope blade coupled to a video monitor via a data cable. At least one of the video monitor or the data cable comprise logic to: identify the laryngoscope blade; determine which of the laryngoscope blade, the video monitor, and the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings based on the identified laryngoscope blade; and transmit the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the laryngoscope blade for use in capturing intra-airway images.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: VERATHON INC.Inventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Daniel Roodnick, Willie Mah, Xiaoping Liu, Rohan Sidhu
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Publication number: 20180192864Abstract: A video laryngoscope system, comprising a laryngoscope blade coupled to a video monitor via a data cable. At least one of the video monitor or the data cable comprise logic to: identify the laryngoscope blade; determine which of the laryngoscope blade, the video monitor, and the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings based on the identified laryngoscope blade; and transmit the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the laryngoscope blade for use in capturing intra-airway images.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Daniel Roodnick, Willie Mah, Xiaoping Liu, Rohan Sidhu
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Publication number: 20180132710Abstract: A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Hugh Leung, Yongkook Kim, Rohan Sidhu
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Patent number: 9942371Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Patent number: 9867531Abstract: A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Verathon Inc.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Hugh Leung, Yongkook Kim, Rohan Sidhu
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Publication number: 20160227008Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Patent number: 9313310Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Publication number: 20150341479Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Patent number: 9100490Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Patent number: 8986204Abstract: Methods and systems for telemedicine are provided. A method for operating a telemedicine base unit includes initiating a remote connection with a remote care site. The remote care site may be selected from a plurality of remote care sites based on an attached medical device. The telemedicine base unit transmits the output from the attached medical device to the remote care site. Medical device operating instructions and other information are received from the remote care site. The medical device operation instructions provide guidance for operating the attached medical device.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Shahrad Payandeh, Siamik Hafizi Moori
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Publication number: 20140179998Abstract: A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Hugh Leung, Yongkook Kim, Rohan Sidhu
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Patent number: 8529442Abstract: Video-based laryngoscopes having an external centrally located channel coursing from the handle to a curved blade configured to deliver an ETT to a trachea as visualized by a non-removable, or alternatively, a removable video camera and lighting unit located beneath the external channel. The channel laryngoscope may be made for single use in a patient and discarded, or be processed for re-use. Alternatively, the channel laryngoscope may have a removable video camera and lighting member located within an internal chamber that runs parallel with the external channel. In another embodiment a laryngoscope adapter may be detachably affixable to the channel laryngoscope equipped with the non-removable camera to provide a decontaminated or sterile surface to permit re-use of the channel laryngoscope without having to undergo washing or decontamination procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Verathon Medical (Canada) ULCInventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Yongkook Kim
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Publication number: 20110178372Abstract: Video-based laryngoscopes having an external centrally located channel coursing from the handle to a curved blade configured to deliver an ETT to a trachea as visualized by a non-removable, or alternatively, a removable video camera and lighting unit located beneath the external channel. The channel laryngoscope may be made for single use in a patient and discarded, or be processed for re-use. Alternatively, the channel laryngoscope may have a removable video camera and lighting member located within an internal chamber that runs parallel with the external channel. In another embodiment a laryngoscope adapter may be detachably affixable to the channel laryngoscope equipped with the non-removable camera to provide a decontaminated or sterile surface to permit re-use of the channel laryngoscope without having to undergo washing or decontamination procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: VERATHON INC.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Yongkook Kim
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Publication number: 20110178373Abstract: Methods and systems for telemedicine are provided. A method for operating a telemedicine base unit includes initiating a remote connection with a remote care site. The remote care site may be selected from a plurality of remote care sites based on an attached medical device. The telemedicine base unit transmits the output from the attached medical device to the remote care site. Medical device operating instructions and other information are received from the remote care site. The medical device operation instructions provide guidance for operating the attached medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: VERATHON INC.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Shahrad Payandeh, Siamik Hafizi Moori
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Publication number: 20100261967Abstract: An embodiment encompassing reusable video laryngoscopes that are insertable into transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths having clear optically clear viewing windows that receive contact with camera lens. The reusable video laryngoscopes are configured to be detachably secured by locking tabs located in the transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths with complementary shaped posts and ledges of the video laryngoscopes. The video laryngoscopes that are secured into the transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths may be inserted into the patient's mouth to provide clear camera viewing through the optically clear window ports of the transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths to allow endotracheal procedures to be undertaken. The transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths are sterilizable and may be used just once for a given patient. The video laryngoscopes in the form of a baton are detachably removeable from the disposable sheath exposed to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Verathon Inc.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Yongkook Kim
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Patent number: 7801573Abstract: A charger cradle used for charging a battery of a portable electrical device. An electromagnetic device is disposed within the charger cradle proximate a metal piece of the cordless handset when the cordless handset is placed in a receiving portion of the charger cradle. The electromagnetic device generates a magnetic field when charge contacts of the charger cradle and the cordless handset are in contact and a charging current is conducted from a charging circuit of the charger cradle. The magnetic field attracts the metal piece of the cordless handset and securely holds the cordless handset into the receiving portion while the charging circuit charges the battery of the cordless handset.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Kenny Che