Patents by Inventor Benjamin Woodward

Benjamin Woodward 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: 20230021309
    Abstract: A method includes storing data in a knowledge graph stored in a database. The knowledge graph is defined by nodes connected by edges, in which a root node of the knowledge graph is connected to a first version node by a first edge. The root node represents a data asset, and the first version node represents a first version of the data asset. A status indicator associated with the first version node has a first state indicating that the first version of the data asset is an editable draft version of the data asset. Responsive to receiving an instruction to publish the first version of the data asset, the state of the status indicator is changed to a second state that indicates that the first version of the data asset is a published version of the data asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Rex Ahlstrom, Tyler Warden, Kyl Wellman, Benjamin Woodward
  • Publication number: 20190122073
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and method to propagate uncertainty information in a deep learning pipeline. It allows for the propagation of uncertainty information from one deep learning model to the next by fusing model uncertainty with the original imagery dataset. This approach results in a deep learning architecture where the output of the system contains not only the prediction, but also the model uncertainty information associated with that prediction. The embodiments herein improve upon existing deep learning-based models (CADe models) by providing the model with uncertainty/confidence information associated with (e.g. CADe) decisions. This uncertainty information can be employed in various ways, including (a) transmitting uncertainty from a first stage (or subsystem) of the machine learning system into a next (second) stage (or the next subsystem), and (b) providing uncertainty information to the end user in a manner that characterizes the uncertainty of the overall machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Onur Ozdemir, Benjamin Woodward, Andrew A. Berlin
  • Patent number: 8353812
    Abstract: A handheld radiation delivery system is disclosed that includes a two-part delivery module comprising a reusable portion that contains a radioactive source wire and a disposable portion that includes a drive assembly for moving the radioactive source wire between storage and treatment positions. A disposable applicator tip is provided that includes a cannula for receiving the radioactive source wire when in the treatment position and a mechanism for limiting the number of uses of the device. A handheld cable actuator is operatively connected to the disposable portion of the handpiece to impart motion to the source wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: NeoVista, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Vermeere, William Metzger, Jay Daulton, Benjamin Woodward, Mark Diel, David Beaulieu, Kristopher Konawalik, Christopher Kelly, Guang Gun (Max) Chen
  • Publication number: 20100030010
    Abstract: A handheld radiation delivery system is disclosed that includes a two-part delivery module comprising a reusable portion that contains a radioactive source wire and a disposable portion that includes a drive assembly for moving the radioactive source wire between storage and treatment positions. A disposable applicator tip is provided that includes a cannula for receiving the radioactive source wire when in the treatment position and a mechanism for limiting the number of uses of the device. A handheld cable actuator is operatively connected to the disposable portion of the handpiece to impart motion to the source wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Bill Vermeere, William Metzger, Jay Daulton, Benjamin Woodward, Mark Diel, David Beaulieu, Kristopher Konawallk, Christopher Kelly, Guang Gun (Max) Chen
  • Publication number: 20070118010
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for intraocular brachytherapy are disclosed in which a cannula is introduced into the eye for delivery of radiation to a target tissue. Techniques for properly locating the cannula with respect to the target tissue, for protecting non-target tissue, for regulating heat generated by x-ray emitters, and for combining therapies are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Hillstead, Charles Larsen, Roelof Trip, Cory Anderson, Eberhard Fritz, Rainer Pintaske, John Hendrick, Benjamin Woodward
  • Publication number: 20060287662
    Abstract: A system includes a light source operable to generate light energy for a cornea reshaping procedure. The system also includes a device operable to be attached to an eye having a cornea. The device includes a window operable to contact at least a portion of the cornea. The window is substantially transparent to the light energy that irradiates the cornea during the cornea reshaping procedure. The window is also operable to cool at least a portion of a corneal epithelium in the cornea during the cornea reshaping procedure. The window may be operable to prevent clinically significant damage to the corneal epithelium during the cornea reshaping procedure. The window may be operable to prevent a temperature of the corneal epithelium from exceeding a damage threshold temperature during the cornea reshaping procedure, such as a damage threshold temperature of approximately 70° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: NTK Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Berry, Benjamin Woodward
  • Patent number: 6079861
    Abstract: A system for supplying optical power uses an optical switch or shutter at the handpiece. The optical switch is positioned between an open light-transmitting position and a closed light-reflecting position. A detector at the base of the system can be used to detect the position of the optical shutter in some situations. This can be used to control the operation of a high-intensity light source. In this manner, the system can be controlled at the handpiece without using electrical power at the handpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Lares Research
    Inventors: Benjamin Woodward, Steve Mortensen, Satish Herekar, Joseph Shaffer