Abstract: A system and method for acquiring, compiling and displaying data indicative of healthcare data workflow within an integrated healthcare enterprise simplifies the monitoring and identification of inefficiencies such as bottlenecks in the enterprise. Information gathered from enterprise system components and data files are used to measure individual component performance. System alerts and messaging capabilities allow an enterprise administrator to remedy potential bottlenecks before problems arise. Remedial measures may be programmed into the system to automatically remedy inefficiencies as they are identified.

Abstract: A wearable, flexible, bio-sensing housing with physical feedback, with software running on a user's wirelessly connected smart device. The housing has embedded at least one of pressure, movement, temperature, velocity, and acceleration sensors, and at least one of a haptic, vibrational, audio, visual, kinesthetic, tactile, olfactory, thermal, vestibular, and somatosensory feedback mechanisms. The feedback being triggered by measurements from the sensors and predetermined parameters, as compared by the smart device's software and/or a connected server. With real-time measurements and real-time feedback directly to the user's body, the user can perform real-time adjustment of his activity to obtain optimal performance and/or health.

Abstract: The Spring Bracing System invention is disclosed for optimizing the musical voice of a stringed musical instrument by improving the transfer of musical string vibration energy and adding structural support and spring quality to targeted locations on the instrument's sound board. The Spring Bracing System, comprising a spring brace frame, a tensioning system, a fulcrum lever system, sound posts and sound braces, operates as a simple machine in transferring vibration energy generated when the instrument's strings are in motion. The adjustability of the system allows the musician to customize, optimize, and improve the musical voice of the instrument to his preference. On most steel string guitars, the Spring Bracing System can be installed without modification to the instrument. It can be installed in other types of stringed musical instruments, such as classical guitars, cellos and double basses, with minor modifications.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating and managing efficient workflow for the viewing and analysis of diagnostic images within a healthcare enterprise network generate virtual worklists listing of healthcare data orders allocated to a specific destination. The methods and systems can provide flexible worklist viewing, system administration, and maximized diagnostic throughput.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring, compiling and displaying data indicative of healthcare data workflow within an integrated healthcare enterprise simplifies the monitoring and identification of inefficiencies such as bottlenecks in the enterprise. Information gathered from enterprise system components and data files are used to measure individual component performance. System alerts and messaging capabilities allow an enterprise administrator to remedy potential bottlenecks before problems arise. Remedial measures may be programmed into the system to automatically remedy inefficiencies as they are identified.

Abstract: A wearable, flexible, bio-sensing housing with physical feedback, with software running on a user's wirelessly connected smart device. The housing has embedded at least one of pressure, movement, temperature, velocity, and acceleration sensors, and at least one of a haptic, vibrational, audio, visual, kinesthetic, tactile, olfactory, thermal, vestibular, and somatosensory feedback mechanisms. The feedback being triggered by measurements from the sensors and predetermined parameters, as compared by the smart device's software and/or a connected server. With real-time measurements and real-time feedback directly to the user's body, the user can perform real-time adjustment of his activity to obtain optimal performance and/or health.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring, compiling and displaying data indicative of healthcare data workflow within an integrated healthcare enterprise simplifies the monitoring and identification of inefficiencies such as bottlenecks in the enterprise. Information gathered from enterprise system components and data files are used to measure individual component performance. System alerts and messaging capabilities allow an enterprise administrator to remedy potential bottlenecks before problems arise. Remedial measures may be programmed into the system to automatically remedy inefficiencies as they are identified.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating the search, selection, and retrieval of historical patient data associated with a current patient study. The invention includes methods to overcome issues with multi-site networking and administrative rules and managing efficient workflow for the viewing and analysis of diagnostic images within an healthcare enterprise network. The methods and systems can provide enterprise-wide workflow routing, load balancing, customized diagnostic workflow implementation, information flow, flexible worklist viewing, system administration, and maximized diagnostic production.

Abstract: A method of selecting an instrument set for an orthopedic implant procedure. The method utilizes a computer programmed with a data structure configured to store (i) a set of implant components and implant instruments; and (ii) a set of surgical instruments utilized in performing the procedure. The method selects a sub-set of implant components and implant instruments based upon a determination of component types and then selects a sub-set of surgical instruments based upon a determination of surgical techniques. The method arranges the sub-set of surgical instruments and implant instruments into a substantially specific order based upon a determination of a sequence of bone cuts to be performed in the procedure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating the search, selection, and retrieval of historical patient data associated with a current patient study. The invention includes methods to overcome issues with multi-site networking and administrative rules and managing efficient workflow for the viewing and analysis of diagnostic images within an healthcare enterprise network. The methods and systems can provide enterprise-wide workflow routing, load balancing, customized diagnostic workflow implementation, information flow, flexible worklist viewing, system administration, and maximized diagnostic production.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating and managing efficient workflow for the viewing and analysis of diagnostic images within a healthcare enterprise network generate virtual worklists listing of healthcare data orders allocated to a specific destination. The methods and systems can provide flexible worklist viewing, system administration, and maximized diagnostic throughput.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring, compiling and displaying data indicative of healthcare data workflow within an integrated healthcare enterprise simplifies the monitoring and identification of inefficiencies such as bottlenecks in the enterprise. Information gathered from enterprise system components and data files are used to measure individual component performance. System alerts and messaging capabilities allow an enterprise administrator to remedy potential bottlenecks before problems arise. Remedial measures may be programmed into the system to automatically remedy inefficiencies as they are identified.

Abstract: A method of selecting an instrument set for an orthopedic implant procedure. The method utilizes a computer programmed with a data structure configured to store (i) a set of implant components and implant instruments; and (ii) a set of surgical instruments utilized in performing the procedure. The method selects a sub-set of implant components and implant instruments based upon a determination of component types and then selects a sub-set of surgical instruments based upon a determination of surgical techniques. The method arranges the sub-set of surgical instruments and implant instruments into a substantially specific order based upon a determination of a sequence of bone cuts to be performed in the procedure.

Abstract: Messages from a network are processed so that each received message is received in one of a plurality of message formats, the content of each message is determined, and a network destination to which the message will be directed is selected, based on the determined message content. The message can be transformed to encompass a variety of format changes. Once content of the message is determined, if image data is detected in the message, then image analysis on the image data can be performed to detect message content that is used in selecting a destination. It can be determined if the message has been received for greater than a predetermined time limit without being directed to a selected destination and, if so, a notification action can be performed if the predetermined time limit has been exceeded.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring, compiling and displaying data indicative of healthcare data workflow within an integrated healthcare enterprise simplifies the monitoring and identification of inefficiencies such as bottlenecks in the enterprise. Information gathered from enterprise system components and data files are used to measure individual component performance. System alerts and messaging capabilities allow an enterprise administrator to remedy potential bottlenecks before problems arise. Remedial measures may be programmed into the system to automatically remedy inefficiencies as they are identified.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring, compiling and displaying data indicative of healthcare data workflow within an integrated healthcare enterprise simplifies the monitoring and identification of inefficiencies such as bottlenecks in the enterprise. Information gathered from enterprise system components and data files are used to measure individual component performance. System alerts and messaging capabilities allow an enterprise administrator to remedy potential bottlenecks before problems arise. Remedial measures may be programmed into the system to automatically remedy inefficiencies as they are identified.

Abstract: Documents to be accessed over a computer network are stored in network data storage such that each document is associated with a document archive and a task is associated with each stored document. An escalation list is created for each task and is associated with the document archive so as to specify an ordered list of escalation items to be satisfied until fulfillment of the task. When a parameter associated with each escalation list item has been satisfied, process operations associated with the next escalation list item are performed. Fulfillment of the task results in appending a verification of task fulfillment to the document archive.

Abstract: A compression rate is selected for a data file representing an image wherein an image source and an image characterization is identified. Selection of a compression rate can be based upon the image source and the image characterization. The image source can be medical imaging device such as x-ray, CT scan, MRI, mammogram, sonogram, or other types of images. The image characterization can be an anatomical content of the image, a purpose of study of the image, or a diagnostic value of the source of the image.

Abstract: Messages from a network are processed so that each received message is received in one of a plurality of message formats, the content of each message is determined, and a network destination to which the message will be directed is selected, based on the determined message content. The message can be transformed to encompass a variety of format changes. Once content of the message is determined, if image data is detected in the message, then image analysis on the image data can be performed to detect message content that is used in selecting a destination. It can be determined if the message has been received for greater than a predetermined time limit without being directed to a selected destination and, if so, a notification action can be performed if the predetermined time limit has been exceeded.

Abstract: Compressing a data file representing an image wherein one or more regions within the image are identified. At least one of the regions is selected and the data corresponding to the selected region is compressed at a different rate that the data corresponding to non-selected regions of the image. The different compression rates are selected to maintain a desired fidelity in an image reconstructed from the compressed data file. The different compression rates can be predetermined, selected by a user, or automatically selected. Compression rates can be based upon the type of image to be compressed such as x-ray, CT scan or MRI images, the structure that is being analyzed, parameters regarding the use of the image, system parameters such as storage capacity available, or bandwidth of a communication channel used to transmit the compressed file.