Patents by Inventor Boris P. Kovatchev

Boris P. Kovatchev 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: 7025425
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product related to the diagnosis of diabetes, and is directed to predicting the long-term risk of hyperglycemia, and the long-term and short-term risks of severe hypoglycemia in diabetics, based on blood glucose readings collected by a self-monitoring blood glucose device. The method, system, and computer program product pertain directly to the enhancement of existing home blood glucose monitoring devices, by introducing an intelligent data interpretation component capable of predicting both HbA1c and periods of increased risk of hypoglycemia, and to the enhancement of emerging continuous monitoring devices by the same features. With these predictions the diabetic can take steps to prevent the adverse consequences associated with hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Boris P. Kovatchev, Daniel J. Cox
  • Patent number: 6923763
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method which utilizes blood glucose (“BG”) sampling, insulin infusion/injection records, heart rate (“HR”) information and heart rate varability (“HRV”) information to estimate BG in the near future and to estimate of the risk of the onset of hypoglycemia. The invention also relates to an apparatus for predicting BG levels and for assessing the risk of the onset of hypoglycemia in the near future. The invention is based on two predetermined bio-mathematical routines: a network model of BG fluctuations and a BG profile for assessment of the risk of hypoglycemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Boris P. Kovatchev, J. Randall Moorman, William L. Clarke, Martin Straume
  • Patent number: 6804551
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for early detection of subacute, potentially catastrophic illness in a patient. The method comprises: (a) monitoring heart rate variability in the patient; and (b) identifying at least one characteristic abnormality in the heart rate variability that is associated with the illness. This method can be use to diagnose illnesses such as, but not limited to, sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, pneumonia and meningitis, as well as noninfectious illnesses. In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for early detection of subacute, potentially catastrophic illness in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: M. Pamela Griffin, J. Randall Moorman, Boris P. Kovatchev
  • Publication number: 20040152995
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer useable medium that provides, among other things, a standardized test protocol for screening and evaluation of attentional impairment using EEG data. Further, the method, apparatus, and computer program product enhances existing psychological, behavioral, and physiological EEG data acquisition systems by introducing a sequential stochastic model procedure, and an intelligent data interpretation component capable of assessing EEG inconsistencies associated attentional impairments. Potential users of this product will be any person or organization that diagnoses or treats persons with attentional or cognitive impairments. The method can be used for initial screening and diagnosis of disorders associated with impaired attention, such as ADHD, as well as for treatment and evaluation of the effects of treatments, such as medication or additional therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel J. Cox, Boris P. Kovatchev, Rayna S. Robeva, Jennifer Kim Penberthy
  • Publication number: 20030212317
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product related to the diagnosis of diabetes, and is directed to predicting the long term risk of hyperglycemia, and the long-term and short-term risks of severe hypoglycemia in diabetics, based on blood glucose readings collected by a self-monitoring blood glucose device. The method, system, and computer program product pertain directly to the enhancement of existing home blood glucose monitoring devices, by introducing an intelligent data interpretation component capable of predicting both HbA1c and periods of increased risk of hypoglycemia, and to the enhancement of emerging continuous monitoring devices by the same features. With these predictions the diabetic can take steps to prevent the adverse consequences associated with hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Boris P. Kovatchev, Daniel J. Cox
  • Publication number: 20020052557
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for early detection of subacute, potentially catastrophic illness in a patient. The method comprises: (a) monitoring heart rate variability in the patient; and (b) identifying at least one characteristic abnormality in the heart rate variability that is associated with the illness. This method can be use to diagnose illnesses such as, but not limited to, sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, pneumonia and meningitis, as well as noninfectious illnesses. In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for early detection of subacute, potentially catastrophic illness in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: M. Pamela Griffin, J. Randall Moorman, Boris P. Kovatchev