Patents by Inventor Benedikt Graf

Benedikt Graf 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: 11963790
    Abstract: An approach for a computer program to receive image data of a subject including at least a portion of a spine of the subject and a chronological age of the subject. The approach includes the computer program pre-processing the image data including at least a portion of a spine. The approach includes determining an apparent age of the spine or a portion of the spine of the subject using a trained artificial intelligence deep learning algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventors: Arkadiusz Sitek, Mark D. Bronkalla, Larissa Christina Schudlo, Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie
  • Publication number: 20230280154
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an OCT imaging system to reduce or eliminate frequency-domain aliasing artifacts. The frequency is shifted using a carrier frequency to define a sampling range substantially centered on the carrier frequency. An image of the sample is generated from a displayed imaging range that consists of a subset of the frequencies within the sampling range. Furthermore, the system may be configured to determine the carrier frequency such that a Nyquist frequency corresponding to the shifted frequency is extended beyond either an upper or a lower bound of an OCT quality envelope corresponding to the first portion of light. Additionally, the carrier frequency may be determined such that a lower bound of the OCT quality envelope is greater or less than a zero-frequency DC limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: NINEPOINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Eman Namati, Muhammad Al-Qaisi, Matthew A. Sinclair, Benedikt Graf, David Vader
  • Publication number: 20230270347
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for automatic determination of b-value difference from diffusion-weighted (DW) images. The mechanism receives a series of images wherein a first image has a first b-value and a second image has an unknown b-value. The mechanism applies a generative adversarial network (GAN) model to estimate a difference between b-values in the series of images. The mechanism determines a b-value for the second image based on the first b-value and the estimated difference between b-values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Amin Katouzian, Marwan Sati, Arkadiusz Sitek, Benedikt Graf, Aly Mohamed, Kourosh Jafari-Khouzani, Frederic Commandeur, Omid Bonakdar Sakhi
  • Patent number: 11727559
    Abstract: A computer implemented method, a data processing system and a computer program product to determine a likelihood of pneumothorax of a patient, the method including assessing a digital image of a chest x-ray of the patient, applying a standard detection pipeline to the digital image, applying a confounding factor detector to the digital image, and applying a high-resolution detection pipeline to the digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie, Arkadiusz Sitek, Amin Katouzian
  • Publication number: 20230214994
    Abstract: Methods and systems for assigning a medical image study for review. One method includes receiving a plurality of labeled medical image studies and one or more prior image studies of a patient associated with each of plurality of labeled medical image studies. The method also includes creating a set of training data including the plurality of labeled medical image studies and the one or more prior image studies received for each of the plurality of labeled medical image studies and training an artificial intelligence (AI) system using the set of training data. In addition, the method includes estimating, using the AI system as trained, a difficulty metric for an unlabeled medical image study based on the unlabeled medical image study and one or more prior image studies of a patient associated with the unlabeled image study and assigning the unlabeled medical image study for review based on the difficulty metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Sun Young Park, Dustin Michael Sargent, Benedikt Graf, Larissa Christina Schudlo, Marwan Sati
  • Patent number: 11686572
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an OCT imaging system to reduce or eliminate frequency-domain aliasing artifacts. The frequency is shifted using a carrier frequency to define a sampling range substantially centered on the carrier frequency. An image of the sample is generated from a displayed imaging range that consists of a subset of the frequencies within the sampling range. Furthermore, the system may be configured to determine the carrier frequency such that a Nyquist frequency corresponding to the shifted frequency is extended beyond either an upper or a lower bound of an OCT quality envelope corresponding to the first portion of light. Additionally, the carrier frequency may be determined such that a lower bound of the OCT quality envelope is greater or less than a zero-frequency DC limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Ninepoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Eman Namati, Muhammad Al-Qaisi, Matthew A. Sinclair, Benedikt Graf, David Vader
  • Publication number: 20230187039
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for automated report generation is provided. The present invention may include receiving a plurality of patient images. The present invention may include retrieving relevant data based on an analysis of the plurality of patient images. The present invention may include providing the relevant data to a user, wherein the relevant data provided to the user is in accordance with a relevant medical guideline. The present invention may include monitoring data input to generate a tailored medical report.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Larissa Christina Schudlo, Benedikt Graf, Marwan Sati
  • Publication number: 20220322946
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an OCT imaging system having a variety of advantages. In particular, the OCT system of the present disclosure may provide a more intuitive interface, more efficient usage of controls, and a greater ability to view OCT imaging data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Ninepoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Eman NAMATI
  • Patent number: 11424037
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product provide disease simulation in synthetic projection imagery. The method obtains first medical imaging data of a first imaging type as source imaging data. A second imaging type to be generated from the source imaging data is identified. The method identifies a parameter set for the second imaging type. Second medical imaging data is modeled from the first medical imaging data based on the parameter set. A set of synthetic images is generated from the first medical imaging data based on the modeled second medical imaging data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Arkadiusz Sitek, Yiting Xie, Amin Katouzian, Pedro Luis Esquinas Fernandez, Lilla Boroczky, Mark D. Bronkalla
  • Publication number: 20220253637
    Abstract: In a method for capturing patches in an image, a processor receives an image comprising a region of interest. A processor captures a first patch pattern. The first patch pattern may include a first point-centered patch that is centered on a first center point inside the region of interest and a first point-edged patch that is located with a patch edge contacting the first center point. A processor selects a second center point that is inside the region of interest and outside the first patch pattern. A processor captures a second patch pattern. The second patch pattern may include a second point-centered patch that is centered on the second center point, and a second point-edged patch that is located with a patch edge contacting the second center point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Amin Katouzian, Benedikt Graf, Yusuke Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 11399718
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an OCT imaging system having a variety of advantages. In particular, the OCT system of the present disclosure may provide a more intuitive interface, more efficient usage of controls, and a greater ability to view OCT imaging data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Ninepoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Eman Namati
  • Publication number: 20220151547
    Abstract: An approach for a computer program to receive image data of a subject including at least a portion of a spine of the subject and a chronological age of the subject. The approach includes the computer program pre-processing the image data including at least a portion of a spine. The approach includes determining an apparent age of the spine or a portion of the spine of the subject using a trained artificial intelligence deep learning algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Arkadiusz Sitek, Mark D. Bronkalla, Larissa Christina Schudlo, Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie
  • Patent number: 11302044
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for classifying and presenting a contrast phase (CP) of a contrast enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) scan is provided. The method includes training an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm utilizing a set of CPs labeled CECT data to associate a set of characteristics of the data with a probability associated with the CP. The method includes receiving a new set of unlabeled CECT data, and applying the AI algorithm to the new unlabeled CECT data to associate a first probability of a first CP and a second probability of a second CP. The method also includes providing a graphical representation including the first probability of the first CP and the second probability of the second CP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Arkadiusz Sitek, Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie, Amin Katouzian, Yusuke Takeuchi, Paul Dufort
  • Patent number: 11263481
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for determining a measure of radiodensity of anatomical structures of interest and classifying medical imaging study data structures (studies) with regard to contrast phase. In some embodiments, this classification may be used to select/exclude slices for processing by other downstream computing systems. A subset of slices are selected from the study and, for each slice in the subset, a corresponding body part regression (BPR) score is determined. A linear regression on the BPR scores is performed and a representative slice is selected based on results of the linear regression. The representative slice is segmented and a statistical measure of a radiodensity metric for each segment in the representative slice is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke Takeuchi, Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie
  • Publication number: 20220042784
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an OCT imaging system to reduce or eliminate frequency-domain aliasing artifacts. The frequency is shifted using a carrier frequency to define a sampling range substantially centered on the carrier frequency. An image of the sample is generated from a displayed imaging range that consists of a subset of the frequencies within the sampling range. Furthermore, the system may be configured to determine the carrier frequency such that a Nyquist frequency corresponding to the shifted frequency is extended beyond either an upper or a lower bound of an OCT quality envelope corresponding to the first portion of light. Additionally, the carrier frequency may be determined such that a lower bound of the OCT quality envelope is greater or less than a zero-frequency DC limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: NINEPOINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Eman Namati, Muhammad Al-Qaisi, Matthew A. Sinclair, Benedikt Graf, David Vader
  • Publication number: 20220012927
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for classifying and presenting a contrast phase (CP) of a contrast enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) scan is provided. The method includes training an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm utilizing a set of CPs labeled CECT data to associate a set of characteristics of the data with a probability associated with the CP. The method includes receiving a new set of unlabeled CECT data, and applying the AI algorithm to the new unlabeled CECT data to associate a first probability of a first CP and a second probability of a second CP. The method also includes providing a graphical representation including the first probability of the first CP and the second probability of the second CP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Arkadiusz Sitek, Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie, Amin Katouzian, Yusuke Takeuchi, Paul Dufort
  • Publication number: 20220005185
    Abstract: A computer implemented method, a data processing system and a computer program product to determine a likelihood of pneumothorax of a patient, the method including assessing a digital image of a chest x-ray of the patient, applying a standard detection pipeline to the digital image, applying a confounding factor detector to the digital image, and applying a high-resolution detection pipeline to the digital image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Yiting Xie, Arkadiusz Sitek, AMIN KATOUZIAN
  • Patent number: 11175125
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an OCT imaging system to reduce or eliminate frequency-domain aliasing artifacts. The frequency is shifted using a carrier frequency to define a sampling range substantially centered on the carrier frequency. An image of the sample is generated from a displayed imaging range that consists of a subset of the frequencies within the sampling range. Furthermore, the system may be configured to determine the carrier frequency such that a Nyquist frequency corresponding to the shifted frequency is extended beyond either an upper or a lower bound of an OCT quality envelope corresponding to the first portion of light. Additionally, the carrier frequency may be determined such that a lower bound of the OCT quality envelope is greater or less than a zero-frequency DC limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: NINEPOINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Eman Namati, Muhammad Al-Qaisi, Matthew A. Sinclair, Benedikt Graf, David Vader
  • Publication number: 20210158970
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for disease simulation and identification in medical images. The method generates a set of synthetic projection images from first medical imaging data of a first imaging type. Second medical imaging data of a second imaging type is projected onto the set of synthetic projection images. One or more synthetic images of the set of synthetic projection images are modified to generate a set of modified projection images based on the second medical imaging data. The method generates an imaging model based on the set of modified projection images. The method obtains a patient medical image of the first imaging type and identifies an attribute of interest on the patient medical image based on the imaging model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Arkadiusz Sitek, Yiting Xie, AMIN KATOUZIAN, PEDRO LUIS ESQUINAS FERNANDEZ, Lilla Boroczky, Mark D. Bronkalla
  • Publication number: 20210158971
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product provide disease simulation in synthetic projection imagery. The method obtains first medical imaging data of a first imaging type as source imaging data. A second imaging type to be generated from the source imaging data is identified. The method identifies a parameter set for the second imaging type. Second medical imaging data is modeled from the first medical imaging data based on the parameter set. A set of synthetic images is generated from the first medical imaging data based on the modeled second medical imaging data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Benedikt Graf, Arkadiusz Sitek, Yiting Xie, Amin Katouzian, Pedro Luis Esquinas Fernandez, Lilla Boroczky, Mark D. Bronkalla