Patents by Inventor Andreas Berting

Andreas Berting 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).

  • Publication number: 20240016558
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating control information for the remote control of an intervention device that is to be used during an intervention, for example a medical intervention, at an intervention location, wherein at least one first person is present at the intervention location and at least one second person is present at a location which differs from and is remote from the intervention location for the purpose of cooperation during the performance of the intervention, and control information provided by the second person is sent from the remote location to the intervention location by a communication connection, wherein use of the control information for controlling the intervention device is only enabled if a safeguarding signal, which indicates a monitoring activity of the first person and is output by a signaling device that may be activated by the first person, is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Nils Sebastian Pickert, Gaurav Tripathi, Andreas Berting, Winfried Lurz, Markus Solowiej, Michael Greiffenhagen
  • Patent number: 11331065
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a medical X-ray device when carrying out an X-ray examination. In order to reduce the duration of the scan for the reliable determination of changes over time in a body region of an examination subject by an X-ray based subtraction method, the method includes recording a plurality of first X-ray images of a body region of an examination subject, wherein the recording of the plurality of first X-ray images ensues at a constant X-ray imaging frequency and a constant X-ray dose for each X-ray image recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Philipp Bernhardt, Andreas Berting, Stefan Böhm, Boris Stowasser
  • Patent number: 11096759
    Abstract: Operating a medical image recording device in the context of an image recording routine for a patient is provided. The image recording routine serves an image recording purpose. The image recording device is controlled based on operating parameters implemented by a controller of the image recording device. The operating parameters are identified completely automatically by an identification algorithm from input data describing at least the patient in the form of a patient model and/or the image recording purpose, and from a registration of the patient with a coordinates system of the image recording device. The operating parameters are used to control the image recording device. An examination region that is to be recorded for the patient and the image recording purpose are derived based on the registration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Spahn, Philipp Bernhardt, Stefan Böhm, Boris Stowasser, Richard Obler, Stanislav Tashenov, Rudolf Leiblein, Andreas Berting, Markus Lendl, Oliver Baruth
  • Patent number: 11004184
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and an imaging device for generating a new roadmap image of a target object. For the method, a first subtraction image is generated from a first mask image and a contrast agent image of the target object. A parameter value of a parameter of the imaging device that affects the acquisition of images by the device is then changed. A third mask image of the target object is acquired automatically by the imaging device using the changed parameter value. From a second examination image subsequently acquired using the changed parameter value, a third subtraction image is generated by subtraction of the third mask image. The new roadmap image is generated using the first subtraction image and the third subtraction image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Böhm, Philipp Bernhardt, Andreas Berting
  • Publication number: 20200268336
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a medical X-ray device when carrying out an X-ray examination. In order to reduce the duration of the scan for the reliable determination of changes over time in a body region of an examination subject by an X-ray based subtraction method, the method includes recording a plurality of first X-ray images of a body region of an examination subject, wherein the recording of the plurality of first X-ray images ensues at a constant X-ray imaging frequency and a constant X-ray dose for each X-ray image recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Philipp Bernhardt, Andreas Berting, Stefan Böhm, Boris Stowasser
  • Publication number: 20200013152
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and an imaging device for generating a new roadmap image of a target object. For the method, a first subtraction image is generated from a first mask image and a contrast agent image of the target object. A parameter value of a parameter of the imaging device that affects the acquisition of images by the device is then changed. A third mask image of the target object is acquired automatically by the imaging device using the changed parameter value. From a second examination image subsequently acquired using the changed parameter value, a third subtraction image is generated by subtraction of the third mask image. The new roadmap image is generated using the first subtraction image and the third subtraction image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Stefan Böhm, Philipp Bernhardt, Andreas Berting
  • Publication number: 20190380806
    Abstract: Operating a medical image recording device in the context of an image recording routine for a patient is provided. The image recording routine serves an image recording purpose. The image recording device is controlled based on operating parameters implemented by a controller of the image recording device. The operating parameters are identified completely automatically by an identification algorithm from input data describing at least the patient in the form of a patient model and/or the image recording purpose, and from a registration of the patient with a coordinates system of the image recording device. The operating parameters are used to control the image recording device. An examination region that is to be recorded for the patient and the image recording purpose are derived based on the registration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Martin Spahn, Philipp Bernhardt, Stefan Böhm, Boris Stowasser, Richard Obler, Stanislav Tashenov, Rudolf Leiblein, Andreas Berting, Markus Lendl, Oliver Baruth
  • Patent number: 8275445
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for a system featuring an electromagnetic position detection system and an instrument of which the position is able to be determined in at least one electromagnetic field created with the electromagnetic position detection system, with a device distorting the electromagnetic field being located at least partly in the electromagnetic field or a device distorting the electromagnetic field being able to be brought at least partly into the electromagnetic field, and with the position of the instrument being determined taking into account the position of the device or of a part of the device in the electromagnet field and the distortion of the electromagnetic field associated with it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Andreas Berting
  • Patent number: 7656638
    Abstract: An earthing of an electronic circuit is disclosed in a device belonging to a low-voltage system with, for example, a maximum AC voltage of 1000 V or a maximum DC voltage of 1500 V in which the device is at the main voltage potential or is connected to the main voltage through a high-impedance coupling. An overvoltage protection of the interface between such an electronic circuit and a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuit is also disclosed. The neutral point (COM) of the electronic device is coupled to protective earth (PE) through at least one breakdown-based overvoltage protector. The rated breakdown voltage of the overvoltage protector is higher than the voltage present across it in normal operating conditions but lower than the minimum dielectric strength of the component forming the interface between the electronic device and the SELV circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: ABB Oy
    Inventors: Kari-Matti Laakso, Andreas Berts, Janne Kuivalainen
  • Patent number: 7592820
    Abstract: A circuit and method is disclosed for measuring the resistance of a resistive sensor, such as a PTC or NTC temperature sensor used for monitoring the temperature of the windings of an electric motor. The measurement circuit is based on an electronic circuit in which conductors from a sensor located in the object to be monitored are connected to an amplifier circuit in a feedback configuration that reduces the DC level supplied to the voltage divider when the sensor resistance increases. The measured signal is amplified and, using a comparator to compare it with the output voltage of a sawtooth generator, a continuous PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal is generated and transmitted in digital format to a SELV electronic circuit, for example through an opto-isolator. The essentially logarithmic signal amplification makes it possible to reliably distinguish between a short circuit in the sensor circuit and low values of sensor resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: ABB Oy
    Inventors: Kari-Matti Laakso, Andreas Berts
  • Publication number: 20080275334
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for a system featuring an electromagnetic position detection system and an instrument of which the position is able to be determined in at least one electromagnetic field created with the electromagnetic position detection system, with a device distorting the electromagnetic field being located at least partly in the electromagnetic field or a device distorting the electromagnetic field being able to be brought at least partly into the electromagnetic field, and with the position of the instrument being determined taking into account the position of the device or of a part of the device in the electromagnet field and the distortion of the electromagnetic field associated with it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Andreas Berting
  • Publication number: 20080139918
    Abstract: The invention relates to an image-producing apparatus comprising an imaging apparatus for the production of images on a patient's body to be examined, an impedance cardiograph for the determination of at least one specific period of cardiac activity, a connection line between the impedance cardiograph and the imaging apparatus for the transmission of information on the at least one specific period and a control means in or on the imaging apparatus, which is intended to control the image acquisition by the imaging apparatus during the specific period. The invention also includes corresponding methods and uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Andreas Berting
  • Publication number: 20070171055
    Abstract: A circuit and method is disclosed for measuring the resistance of a resistive sensor, such as a PTC or NTC temperature sensor used for monitoring the temperature of the windings of an electric motor. The measurement circuit is based on an electronic circuit in which conductors from a sensor located in the object to be monitored are connected to an amplifier circuit in a feedback configuration that reduces the DC level supplied to the voltage divider when the sensor resistance increases. The measured signal is amplified and, using a comparator to compare it with the output voltage of a sawtooth generator, a continuous PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal is generated and transmitted in digital format to a SELV electronic circuit, for example through an opto-isolator. The essentially logarithmic signal amplification makes it possible to reliably distinguish between a short circuit in the sensor circuit and low values of sensor resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: ABB OY
    Inventors: Kari-Matti Laakso, Andreas Berts
  • Publication number: 20070121269
    Abstract: An earthing of an electronic circuit is disclosed in a device belonging to a low-voltage system with, for example, a maximum AC voltage of 1000 V or a maximum DC voltage of 1500 V in which the device is at the main voltage potential or is connected to the main voltage through a high-impedance coupling. An overvoltage protection of the interface between such an electronic circuit and a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuit is also disclosed. The neutral point (COM) of the electronic device is coupled to protective earth (PE) through at least one breakdown-based overvoltage protector. The rated breakdown voltage of the overvoltage protector is higher than the voltage present across it in normal operating conditions but lower than the minimum dielectric strength of the component forming the interface between the electronic device and the SELV circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: ABB OY
    Inventors: Kari-Matti Laakso, Andreas Berts, Janne Kuivalainen