Patents by Inventor Robert A. Hofstetter
Robert A. Hofstetter 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: 20230231893Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: RingCentral, Inc.Inventors: Doug CHAPPELLE, Johannes RUETSCHI, Jeffrey CRIPE, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng JIANG, Robert HOFSTETTER, Hashim SHAFIQUE, Keith GLASNAPP, Rodrigo PASTRO, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani GOWDA, Luiz Cesar ZANIOLO, Viraj PURANIK, Christian GARBIN
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Patent number: 11641383Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: RINGCENTRAL, INC.Inventors: Doug Chappelle, Johannes Ruetschi, Jeffrey Cripe, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng Jiang, Robert Hofstetter, Hashim Shafique, Keith Glasnapp, Rodrigo Pastro, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani Gowda, Luiz Cesar Zaniolo, VIraj Puranik, Christian Garbin
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Publication number: 20200267193Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Doug Chappelle, Johannes Ruetschi, Jeffrey Cripe, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng Jiang, Robert Hofstetter, Hashim Shafique, Keith Glasnapp, Rodrigo Pastro, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani Gowda, Luis Cesar Zaniolo, VIraj Puranik, Christian Garbin
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Patent number: 10686852Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Unify, Inc.Inventors: Doug Chappelle, Johannes Ruetschi, Jeffrey Cripe, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng Jiang, Robert Hofstetter, Hashim Shafique, Keith Glasnapp, Rodrigo Pastro, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani Gowda, Luiz Cesar Zaniolo, Viraj Puranik, Christian Garbin
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Publication number: 20170251032Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Doug Chappelle, Johannes Ruetschi, Jeffrey Cripe, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng Jiang, Robert Hofstetter, Hashim Shafique, Keith Glasnapp, Rodrigo Pastro, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani Gowda, Luiz Cesar Zaniolo, Viraj Puranik, Christian Garbin
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Patent number: 9680687Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Unify, Inc.Inventors: Doug Chappelle, Johannes Ruetschi, Jeffrey Cripe, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng Jiang, Robert Hofstetter, Hashim Shafique, Keith Glasnapp, Rodrigo Pastro, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani Gowda, Luiz Cesar Zaniolo, Viraj Puranik, Christian Garbin
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Publication number: 20140122123Abstract: A method for controlling the access of healthcare providers to the medical records of a patient held in a medical record database. A patient controls the access of the healthcare providers to the patient's medical records held in a medical record database. The patient determines access rights to be granted to the healthcare provider and generates an access authorization message which specifies the access rights. The access authorization message is transmitted from the patient to one or more healthcare providers. The healthcare provider transmits the access authorization together with a request for access to the patient's medical records to the medical record database. The medical record database verifies that the access authorization message originated from the patient before granting the healthcare provider access to the patient's medical records in accordance with the access authorization message.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Intellirad Solutions Pty Ltd.Inventor: Robert Hofstetter
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Publication number: 20130212287Abstract: An apparatus and mechanism to manage multi-modal real-time or quasi real-time sessions such as voice, video, instant messaging, or web-conferencing across multiple devices through a simple subscription to a session management service. A user can subscribe to the service from many devices (e.g. mobile device, desk phone, personal computer, internet appliance, internet TV, communication terminal, etc.) and through the service seamlessly move sessions back and forth between subscribed devices. In a preferred embodiment, a user utilizes a “virtual slider” in a simple “two touch” procedure to effectuate the movement of a communication session from one device to another device via the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: SIEMENS ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Doug Chappelle, Johannes Ruetschi, Jeffrey Cripe, Ricardo De Lemos, Qiusheng Jiang, Robert Hofstetter, Hashim Shafique, Keith Glasnapp, Rodrigo Pastro, Jeff McNiece, Dinesh Kapani Gowda, Luiz Cesar Zaniolo, Viraj Puranik, Christian Garbin
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Publication number: 20120284056Abstract: A method for controlling the access of healthcare providers to the medical records of a patient held in a medical record database. A patient controls the access of the healthcare providers to the patient's medical records held in a medical record database. The patient determines access rights to be granted to the healthcare provider and generates an access authorization message which specifies the access rights. The access authorization message is transmitted from the patient to one or more healthcare providers. The healthcare provider transmits the access authorization together with a request for access to the patient's medical records to the medical record database. The medical record database verifies that the access authorization message originated from the patient before granting the healthcare provider access to the patient's medical records in accordance with the access authorization message.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Robert Hofstetter
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Patent number: 7277594Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging system for obtaining an image correctable for the presence of a gravity induced image error. The imaging system includes an imager to obtain an image of an object and a position measurement device to obtain position data indicative of a gravity-induced deformation of the imager. The position data may include gravity vector data indicative of an orientation of a gravity vector.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: AO Technology AGInventors: Robert Hofstetter, Nicolas Guggenheim, José L. Scherrer
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Publication number: 20070165933Abstract: A method is disclosed for pre-fetching one or more images associated with a patient study for review by an operator of a diagnostic work station. The method includes the steps of the operator selecting a work list, the work list including a plurality of patient studies pending review by the operator. The method includes establishing a communication link between the diagnostic work station and an image archive, and downloading the one or more images associated with each patient study on the work list from the image archive to the diagnostic work station. The method further includes displaying the one or more images associated with each patient study to the operator on demand, wherein the images associated with the pending patient studies in the selected work list are automatically downloaded in anticipation that the images will be required for review by the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Lance Thomas, Robert Hofstetter
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Publication number: 20070124410Abstract: An image and associated information provided in a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) dataset can be delivered to a web browser. The DICOM dataset is separated into image data and associated data. The image data is translated into an image file and the associated data in an associated file is described using a format which is understood by the web browser. The image file and associated file are transmitted over a communications network to the web browser and the web browser is then used to display the image and associated information from the image file and associated file respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2004Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Intellirad Solutions Pty Ltd.Inventor: Robert Hofstetter
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Publication number: 20070078677Abstract: A method for controlling the access of healthcare providers to the medical records of a patient held in a medical record database. A patient controls the access of healthcare providers to the patient's medical records held in a medical record database. The patient determines access rights to be granted to the healthcare provider and generates an access authorisation message which specifies the access rights. The access authorisation message is transmitted from the patient to one or more healthcare providers. The healthcare provider transmits the access authorisation message together with a request for access to the patient's medical records to the medical record database. The medical record database verifies that the access authorisation message originated from the patient before granting the healthcare provider access to the patient's medical records in accordance with the access authorisation message.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: INTELLIRAD SOLUTIONS PTY LTDInventor: Robert Hofstetter
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Patent number: 7010549Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for enabling training of field service personnel such as field engineers and field service of machines such as medical diagnostic machines, e.g., CT, MRI, and x-ray machines. The system (100) is desirably implemented over the Internet in which field service personnel using handheld computers are able to selectively search cataloged items relating to reference materials such as portions of product installation manuals, service manuals, field modification information or updates, training manuals, safety information, design diagrams, parts lists, etc., and retrieve copies of the relevant portions of the reference materials. The reference materials are cataloged and searchable using, for example, data relating to a product type and model, a skill level, a service task, and an authorization level.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rasiklal Punjalal Shah, Richard Alan Grothman, Kenneth Edward Hahn, Bruce Taylor Ward, Douglas Robert Hofstetter, Richard Lee Frowein
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Publication number: 20040083235Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for enabling training of field service personnel such as field engineers and field service of machines such as medical diagnostic machines, e.g., CT, MRI, and x-ray machines. The system (100) is desirably implemented over the Internet in which field service personnel using handheld computers are able to selectively search cataloged items relating to reference materials such as portions of product installation manuals, service manuals, field modification information or updates, training manuals, safety information, design diagrams, parts lists, etc., and retrieve copies of the relevant portions of the reference materials. The reference materials are cataloged and searchable using, for example, data relating to a product type and model, a skill level, a service task, and an authorization level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Rasiklal Punjalal Shah, Richard Alan Grothman, Kenneth Edward Hahn, Bruce Taylor Ward, Douglas Robert Hofstetter, Richard Lee Frowein
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Publication number: 20020109705Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging system for obtaining an image correctable for the presence of a gravity induced image error. The imaging system includes an imager to obtain an image of an object and a position measurement device to obtain position data indicative of a gravity-induced deformation of the imager. The position data may include gravity vector data indicative of an orientation of a gravity vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Robert Hofstetter, Nicolas Guggenheim, Jose L. Scherrer
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Patent number: 6224613Abstract: The invention relates to a device for referencing a system of coordinates (1) in space (2). It comprises a body (4) that is suspended in space (2), and which is aligned in a local gravitational field (3). Further, the device has at least two first components (5) that emit electromagnetic or acoustic waves that are located at a distance, A, from each other. Second components (5) for detecting acoustic waves or a magnetic field may also be arranged on the body (4) at a distance, A, from each other, instead of the first components which emit the electromagnetic or acoustic waves. Advantageously, the device and first components are incorporated in a Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) System which includes the second components. Thus, the second components may interact with the first components, while the CAS system includes a plotting unit for determining the spatial coordinates of the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.)Inventor: Robert Hofstetter
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Patent number: 5429424Abstract: A pneumatic brake system for use with an additional brake including a by-pass valve in parallel to a shut-off valve. The by-pass valve is opened only during an actuating or controlling of the pneumatic brake which exceeds a control range and opens up the passage through the brake pressure line irrespective of the switching condition of the shut-off valve. The connection of the brake cylinder line section of the brake pressure line with the atmosphere by the shut-off valve is at least choked when the by-pass valve is opened up.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Assignee: Knorr-Bremse AGInventors: Erich Huber, deceased, Robert Hofstetter, heir, Gortiz Bernd
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Patent number: 4296728Abstract: A cooking ware vessel, such as a pot or pan, and which includes a bell-shaped heat shield spaced around its side, in order to prevent cooking heat from escaping sidewardly, away from the vessel side wall; the shield being made either integrally with the vessel, or else being removably fitted therearound.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1978Date of Patent: October 27, 1981Inventor: Robert A. Hofstetter
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Patent number: 3981411Abstract: This device consists primarily of a pivotable tab, which normally rests within a well recessed in the top of a can, the tab being lifted upwards from the well portion, when it is desired to open the can of liquid. The tab portion is provided with nipples, which will enable the tab, when rotated, to align with a scored line on the top of the can, which when cut out by pressing the tab downwards, will enable the liquid to be dispensed from the can.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1976Date of Patent: September 21, 1976Inventor: Robert A. Hofstetter