Patents by Inventor Robin Boyce

Robin Boyce 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).

  • Patent number: 9693718
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may include an adapter which is capable of converting signals from an oximeter sensor such that the signals are readable by an oximeter monitor. In an embodiment, the adapter is capable of converting signals relating to calibration information from the oximeter sensor. The calibration information may relate to wavelengths of light emitting diodes within the oximeter sensor. In a specific embodiment, the adapter will convert wavelength calibration information in a first form relating to data values stored in a digital memory chip to a second form relating to a resistance value of an expected resistor within the oximeter sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Robin Boyce, Brad Nordstrom, Arie Ravid, Hui Wang
  • Publication number: 20150150495
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may include an adapter which is capable of converting signals from an oximeter sensor such that the signals are readable by an oximeter monitor. In an embodiment, the adapter is capable of converting signals relating to calibration information from the oximeter sensor. The calibration information may relate to wavelengths of light emitting diodes within the oximeter sensor. In a specific embodiment, the adapter will convert wavelength calibration information in a first form relating to data values stored in a digital memory chip to a second form relating to a resistance value of an expected resistor within the oximeter sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Robin Boyce, Brad Nordstrom, Arie Ravid, Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 8983566
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may include an adapter which is capable of converting signals from an oximeter sensor such that the signals are readable by an oximeter monitor. In an embodiment, the adapter is capable of converting signals relating to calibration information from the oximeter sensor. The calibration information may relate to wavelengths of light emitting diodes within the oximeter sensor. In a specific embodiment, the adapter will convert wavelength calibration information in a first form relating to data values stored in a digital memory chip to a second form relating to a resistance value of an expected resistor within the oximeter sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Robin Boyce, Brad Nordstrom, Arie Ravid, Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 8758243
    Abstract: Various embodiments may provide methods and systems capable of evaluating physiological parameter data. The methods and systems may include a receiver capable of collecting a signal representative of a physiological status of a patient, a plurality of data analysis components, wherein each of the plurality of data analysis components is capable of generating a metric based on the signal, and an arbitrator communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of data analysis components and capable of generating a single metric from the metrics generated by the plurality of data analysis components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Hui Wang, Scott Amundson, Robin Boyce, James Ochs, Li Li, Steven Vargas, Tonia Madere
  • Publication number: 20130267806
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may include an adapter which is capable of converting signals from an oximeter sensor such that the signals are readable by an oximeter monitor. In an embodiment, the adapter is capable of converting signals relating to calibration information from the oximeter sensor. The calibration information may relate to wavelengths of light emitting diodes within the oximeter sensor. In a specific embodiment, the adapter will convert wavelength calibration information in a first form relating to data values stored in a digital memory chip to a second form relating to a resistance value of an expected resistor within the oximeter sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Robin Boyce, Brad Nordstrom, Arie Ravid, Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 8364224
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may include an adapter which is capable of converting signals from an oximeter sensor such that the signals are readable by an oximeter monitor. In an embodiment, the adapter is capable of converting signals relating to calibration information from the oximeter sensor. The calibration information may relate to wavelengths of light emitting diodes within the oximeter sensor. In a specific embodiment, the adapter will convert wavelength calibration information in a first form relating to data values stored in a digital memory chip to a second form relating to a resistance value of an expected resistor within the oximeter sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Robin Boyce, Brad Nordstrom, Arie Ravid, Hui Wang
  • Publication number: 20110190599
    Abstract: Various embodiments may provide methods and systems capable of evaluating physiological parameter data. The methods and systems may include a receiver capable of collecting a signal representative of a physiological status of a patient, a plurality of data analysis components, wherein each of the plurality of data analysis components is capable of generating a metric based on the signal, and an arbitrator communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of data analysis components and capable of generating a single metric from the metrics generated by the plurality of data analysis components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Hui Wang, Scott Amundson, Robin Boyce, James Ochs, Li Li, Steve Vargas, Tonia Madere
  • Publication number: 20100113908
    Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to a system and method capable of detecting and graphically indicating physiologic patterns in patient data. For example, present embodiments may include a monitoring system that includes a monitor capable of receiving input relating to patient physiological parameters and storing historical data related to the parameters. Additionally, the monitoring system may include a screen capable of displaying the historical data corresponding to the patient physiological parameters. Further, the monitoring system may include a pattern detection feature capable of analyzing the historical data to detect a physiologic pattern in a segment of the historical data and capable of initiating a graphical indication of the segment on the screen when the physiologic pattern is present in the segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Steve Vargas, Robin Boyce, Li Li, Hui Wang, Scott Amundson, James Ochs, Tonia Madere
  • Publication number: 20100081891
    Abstract: The present disclosure may describe a system and method for displaying detailed information about a patient at a time selectable from a trend line of historic data. For example, the patient's SpO2, pulse rate, status, and so forth may be recorded over time. One or more trend lines of the recorded data over time may be displayed, and a user may select a point of interest from the trend line. Detailed data corresponding to that point of interest may then be displayed, for example, next to the trend line or on a separate screen. The detailed information may appear in the form of a pop-up box that does not obscure the trend line. In embodiments, the user may select the data point by moving a cursor or placing a pointing device on the trend line. The detailed information may be displayed automatically or may be activated by further user action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Hui Wang, Li Li, Steve Vargas, Robin Boyce, Scott Amundson, James Ochs, Tonia Madere
  • Publication number: 20090247852
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may include an adapter which is capable of converting signals from an oximeter sensor such that the signals are readable by an oximeter monitor. In an embodiment, the adapter is capable of converting signals relating to calibration information from the oximeter sensor. The calibration information may relate to wavelengths of light emitting diodes within the oximeter sensor. In a specific embodiment, the adapter will convert wavelength calibration information in a first form relating to data values stored in a digital memory chip to a second form relating to a resistance value of an expected resistor within the oximeter sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Robin Boyce, Brad Nordstrom, Arie Ravid, Hui Wang
  • Publication number: 20090247851
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for facilitating user input of alarm settings for a patient monitor. In various embodiments, a pulse oximetry monitor may include a graphical user interface (GUI) which is capable of displaying a graph of blood oxygen saturation percentage over time. The system may be capable of allowing a user to enter an alarm threshold value and/or an alarm integration threshold value. The alarm threshold value may be displayed as a line on the graph, and the alarm integration threshold value may be displayed as a shaded area on the graph. The GUI may include an indicator of where an alarm would be initiated given the graph, the input alarm threshold value, and/or the alarm integration threshold value. The disclosed GUI may provide the user with a clear illustration of how the alarm threshold value and alarm integration threshold value may affect the alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Keitch Batchelder, Scott Amundson, Steve Vargas, James Ochs, Li Li, Robin Boyce