Patents by Inventor Byong-Ho Park
Byong-Ho Park 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).
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Publication number: 20230363704Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for electronic devices associated with monitoring a patient's use of an intraoral dental appliance. The monitoring electronics may communicate with near-field communication (NFC) signals. An NFC booster is disclosed to improve NFC data transfer between the electronic devices that monitor patient usage and communication devices. NFC boosters may be included within dental appliance cases and/or mobile phone cases. Also described are method and apparatuses for mounting the monitoring electronics onto the dental appliance. Also described are compact sensors, e.g., capacitive sensors, that may be included as part of a monitoring electronics unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Zijie ZHU, Wesly WONG, Byong-Ho PARK, Fred TING, Yaser SHANJANI, Zhichao ZHANG, Kangning SU, Hongling CHEN, Jun SATO, Srinivas KAZA, Maria LVOVA, Olga LIKHACHEVA
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Publication number: 20220370654Abstract: Apparatuses for sanitizing and/or sterilizing a dental/orthodontic appliance are described herein. These apparatuses may include an internal chamber in which one or more sanitizing/sterilizing modes, such as UV light (e.g., UVC light), ultrasound, heat, etc. may be applied to an appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Fred TING, Wesly WONG, Zijie ZHU, Byong-Ho PARK, Jun SATO, Bruce CAM, Yaser SHANJANI, Hongling CHEN, Zhichao ZHANG
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Publication number: 20210068916Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for an ablation device (e.g., for catheter-based ablation procedures) that simplifies the invasive treatment of atrial fibrillation by allowing a medical professional to detect both force and pressure during the procedure. For example, using a sensor affixed to the ablation device, a medical professional may detect (or infer) both the force applied to an organ during an ablation procedure as well as the direction of that force. The detected force and direction applied against the surrounding tissue may then be communicated (e.g., using text, on-screen graphics, sounds, etc.) to a medical professional though a display unit connected to the ablation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Perceptive Ablation, Inc.Inventors: Bob Sueh-chien Hu, Byong-Ho Park
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Publication number: 20160253050Abstract: A system and method for a user interface that includes a controller apparatus that comprises at least two buttons and a rotary scrolling input element; a data connection between the controller apparatus and a navigable hierarchy of content; the rotary scrolling input element configured to communicate a change in selection state in the at least one navigable hierarchy of content; a first button of the at least two buttons configured to communicate a primary action on a currently selected item in the at least one navigable hierarchy of content; a second button of the at least two buttons configured to communicate a secondary action to the current state of the navigable hierarchy of content; and an audio engine that presents an audio interface output in response to communicated actions and navigation state of the hierarch of content.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Pradyumna Kumar Mishra, Byong-ho Park
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Patent number: 9173637Abstract: The present invention relates to a new forward-looking ultrasound device including a local actuator embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention includes an ultrasound transducer element configured to engage with the local actuator and rotate about an axis of rotation at least when the ultrasound transducer element and the local actuator are engaged. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Oren Levy
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Publication number: 20140180068Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods, devices and systems for determining the rotational orientation of a device. The invention can involve providing a device comprising a plurality of markers, wherein each marker within the plurality of markers differs from an adjacent marker by size, shape, and/or position on the device. The invention can also involve inserting the device into a vessel and imaging the device to capture an image of the device in an imaging plane. The invention can further involve processing the captured image to determine an orientation of the device relative to the imaging plane based on the markers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: VOLCANO CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Spencer, Russell W. Bowden, Stan Thomas, Oren Levy, Byong-Ho Park, Dietrich Ho
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Patent number: 8758255Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, and a monitor positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongated member and configured to generate a feedback signal indicative of a position of the imaging transducer relative to the transducer's motion profile. The imaging system may also include a controller in communication with the monitor and configured to adjust a control signal based on the feedback signal in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Oren Levy, Frank Hubbard
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Patent number: 8652050Abstract: The present invention relates to a new intravascular imaging device based on a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator mechanism embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention utilizes a novel SMA mechanism to provide side-looking imaging by providing movement for an ultrasound transducer element. This novel SMA actuator mechanism can be easily fabricated in micro-scale, providing an advantage over existing imaging devices because it offers the ability to miniaturize the overall size of the device, while the use of multiple transducer crystals maximizes field of view. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Stephen M. Rudy
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Publication number: 20130289391Abstract: A system is provided for aortic valve imaging utilizing forward looking imaging sensors. A method of imaging the aortic valve is provided that can be utilized for diagnostic evaluation and the delivery of a therapy. In one form, the imaging system can be used to place a replacement aortic valve. In another aspect, an imaging system is combined with a valve replacement delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventors: Oren Levy, Byong-Ho Park, Russell W. Bowden, Dietrich Ho, Stan Thomas
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Publication number: 20130269174Abstract: The present invention relates to a new forward-looking ultrasound device including a local actuator embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention includes an ultrasound transducer element configured to engage with the local actuator and rotate about an axis of rotation at least when the ultrasound transducer element and the local actuator are engaged. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Byong-Ho Park, Oren Levy
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Patent number: 8454519Abstract: The present invention relates to a new forward-looking ultrasound device including a local actuator embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention includes an ultrasound transducer element configured to engage with the local actuator and rotate about an axis of rotation at least when the ultrasound transducer element and the local actuator are engaged. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Oren Levy
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Patent number: 8347738Abstract: This invention provides small position sensors for applications where localized sensing in a small volume of space is needed but where measurement of large relative displacement is also necessary. The invention enables a surgeon to accurately position the tip of a catheter during minimally invasive therapy. The current invention further improves the quality of tactile feedback to a physician during catheter-based surgeries with an axial force sensor at the tip of the catheter that allows for the transmission of force information to the physician. One embodiment of this invention is a position sensor for active interventional catheters, where the sensor may be laser-machined shape memory alloy (SMA), and the catheter actuators may be heated SMA or wire-pulleys. Providing position feedback from a catheter during minimally invasive therapy allows for closed-loop control of the catheter tip position under computer-aided guidance and enable force feedback to the physician.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Alexander Tung, Günter Niemeyer, David Liang, Byong-Ho Park, Friedrich B. Prinz, Bob S. Hu
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Publication number: 20120238868Abstract: The present invention relates to a new intravascular imaging device based on a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator mechanism embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention utilizes a novel SMA mechanism to provide side-looking imaging by providing movement for an ultrasound transducer element. This novel SMA actuator mechanism can be easily fabricated in micro-scale, providing an advantage over existing imaging devices because it offers the ability to miniaturize the overall size of the device, while the use of multiple transducer crystals maximizes field of view. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: VOLCANO CORPORATIONInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Stephen M. Rudy
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Patent number: 8187193Abstract: The present invention relates to a new intravascular imaging device based on a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator mechanism embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention utilizes a novel SMA mechanism to provide side-looking imaging by providing movement for an ultrasound transducer element. This novel SMA actuator mechanism can be easily fabricated in micro-scale, providing an advantage over existing imaging devices because it offers the ability to miniaturize the overall size of the device, while the use of multiple transducer crystals maximizes field of view. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Stephen M. Rudy
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Publication number: 20110263986Abstract: The present invention relates to a new forward-looking ultrasound device including a local actuator embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention includes an ultrasound transducer element configured to engage with the local actuator and rotate about an axis of rotation at least when the ultrasound transducer element and the local actuator are engaged. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Byong-Ho Park, Oren Levy
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Publication number: 20110218437Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, and a monitor positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongated member and configured to generate a feedback signal indicative of a position of the imaging transducer relative to the transducer's motion profile. The imaging system may also include a controller in communication with the monitor and configured to adjust a control signal based on the feedback signal in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Oren Levy, Frank Hubbard
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Patent number: 8012518Abstract: A step-down sucking method is provided for minimizing the weaning stress of newborn calves. The method features feeding newborn calves with a sufficient amount of milk corresponding to 15-25% of body weight for 3-5 weeks following birth, and then with a stepwise decreased amount of milk corresponding finally to 8-15% of body weight for 3-7 days, with the differential amount replaced with water and then with gradually decreased amounts of milk from 8-15% to zero % of the body weight and with solid feedstuffs for a period from 5 weeks to 6-8 weeks after birth, thereby inducing the calves to maximally take solid feedstuff with minimal weaning stress.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Republic of Korea (Rural Development Administration)Inventors: Hyun June Lee, Wang Shik Lee, Muhanmmad Ajmal Khan, Kwang Seok Ki, Hyeon Seop Kim, Byeong Seog Ahn, Soo Bong Park, Sung Jai Park, Guk Hyun Suh, Tai Young Hur, Sang Bum Kim, Byong Ho Park
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Publication number: 20100113938Abstract: The present invention relates to a new intravascular imaging device based on a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator mechanism embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention utilizes a novel SMA mechanism to provide side-looking imaging by providing movement for an ultrasound transducer element. This novel SMA actuator mechanism can be easily fabricated in micro-scale, providing an advantage over existing imaging devices because it offers the ability to miniaturize the overall size of the device, while the use of multiple transducer crystals maximizes field of view. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Fluid MedicalInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Stephen M. Rudy
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Patent number: 7658715Abstract: The present invention relates to a new intravascular imaging device based on a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator mechanism embedded inside an elongate member such as a guide wire or catheter. The present invention utilizes a novel SMA mechanism to provide side-looking imaging by providing movement for an ultrasound transducer element. This novel SMA actuator mechanism can be easily fabricated in micro-scale, providing an advantage over existing imaging devices because it offers the ability to miniaturize the overall size of the device, while the use of multiple transducer crystals maximizes field of view. Also disclosed are methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Fluid MedicalInventors: Byong-Ho Park, Stephen M. Rudy
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Publication number: 20090304851Abstract: A step-down sucking method is provided for minimizing the weaning stress of newborn calves. The method features feeding newborn calves with a sufficient amount of milk corresponding to 15-25% of body weight for 3˜5 weeks following birth, and then with a stepwise decreased amount of milk corresponding finally to 8-15% of body weight for 3-7 days, with the differential amount replaced with water and then with gradually decreased amounts of milk from 8-15% to zero % of the body weight and with solid feedstuffs for a period from 5 weeks to 6-8 weeks after birth. In the method, suckling with a large amount of milk (amounting to 15-25% of body weight) is conducted for 25-35 days after birth, followed by suckling with a decreased amount of milk (amounting to 8-15% of body weight) for 10-20 days, thereby inducing the calves to maximally take solid feedstuff with minimal weaning stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Republic of Korea (Rural Development Administratio n)Inventors: Hyun June Lee, Wang Shik Lee, Muhanmmad Ajmal Khan, Kwang Seok Ki, Hyeon Seop Kim, Byeong Seog Ahn, Soo Bong Park, Sung Jai Park, Guk Hyun Suh, Tai Young Hur, Sang Bum Kim, Byong Ho Park