Patents by Inventor Daniel Mattsson-Boze
Daniel Mattsson-Boze 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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Patent number: 7833152Abstract: An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The received optical image is converted to an electrical signal with an image sensor that can be a CCD or a CMOS detector. The endoscope video camera system has an inertial sensor to sense rotations of the received image about the optical axis of the endoscope and the sensor's output signals are used to rotate either the image or the image sensor. In case of rotation of the image sensor the rotation sensor can be a gyroscope or a pair of accelerometers. In case of a rotation of the image obtained with the image sensor the inertial sensor, which can be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, the image is rotated within a microprocessor for subsequent viewing on a video display.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: David Chatenever, Daniel Mattsson-Boze, Marc R. Amling
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Patent number: 7211042Abstract: An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The received optical image is converted to an electrical signal with an image sensor that can be a CCD or a CMOS detector. The endoscope video camera system has an inertial sensor to sense rotations of the received image about the optical axis of the endoscope and the sensor's output signals are used to rotate either the image or the image sensor. In case of rotation of the image sensor the rotation sensor can be a gyroscope or a pair of accelerometers. In case of a rotation of the image obtained with the image sensor the inertial sensor, which can be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, the image is rotated within a microprocessor for subsequent viewing on a video display.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: David Chatenever, Daniel Mattsson-Boze, Marc R. Amling
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Patent number: 7044909Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 7037258Abstract: An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The received optical image is converted to an electrical signal with an image sensor that can be a CCD or a CMOS detector. The endoscope video camera system has an inertial sensor to sense rotations of the received image about the optical axis of the endoscope and the sensor's output signals are used to rotate either the image or the image sensor. In case of rotation of the image sensor the rotation sensor can be a gyroscope or a pair of accelerometers. In case of a rotation of the image obtained with the image sensor the inertial sensor, which can be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, the image is rotated within a microprocessor for subsequent viewing on a video display.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: David Chatenever, Daniel Mattsson-Boze, Marc R. Amling
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Publication number: 20060004260Abstract: An endotracheal device for use with a supra-laryngeal mask including a video display for providing images of the area ahead of the endotracheal device to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the endotracheal device having a flexible portion and a rigid portion maintaining a light and an image guide for transmitting illuminating light ahead of the endotracheal device and for transmitting reflected light from the area ahead of the endotracheal device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Ben Boedeker, George Berci, Marshal Kaplan, James Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Publication number: 20050192481Abstract: A laryngoscope with a detachable camera, the system providing illuminating light to and images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion of the laryngoscope without damage to the surrounding tissue, the system including a keyed attaching device for facilitating attachment of camera and laryngoscope in a correct orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: George Berci, Marshal Kaplan, James Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Publication number: 20050148821Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: George Berci, Marshal Kaplan, James Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6890298Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Erhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6875169Abstract: A coupling device for a light and image guiding system that is keyed to prevent incorrect attachment of light and image guides and an interlock that lockingly engages the light and image guides together in an engaged position, the coupling device attached to a portable camera unit that translates optical signals into an electronic format for display.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Erhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Publication number: 20050027167Abstract: An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The received optical image is converted to an electrical signal with an image sensor that can be a CCD or a CMOS detector. The endoscope video camera system has an inertial sensor to sense rotations of the received image about the optical axis of the endoscope and the sensor's output signals are used to rotate either the image or the image sensor. In case of rotation of the image sensor the rotation sensor can be a gyroscope or a pair of accelerometers. In case of a rotation of the image obtained with the image sensor the inertial sensor, which can be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, the image is rotated within a microprocessor for subsequent viewing on a video display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: David Chatenever, Daniel Mattsson-Boze, Marc Amling
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Publication number: 20050020883Abstract: An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The received optical image is converted to an electrical signal with an image sensor that can be a CCD or a CMOS detector. The endoscope video camera system has an inertial sensor to sense rotations of the received image about the optical axis of the endoscope and the sensor's output signals are used to rotate either the image or the image sensor. In case of rotation of the image sensor the rotation sensor can be a gyroscope or a pair of accelerometers. In case of a rotation of the image obtained with the image sensor the inertial sensor, which can be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, the image is rotated within a microprocessor for subsequent viewing on a video display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: David Chatenever, Daniel Mattsson-Boze, Marc Amling
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Publication number: 20040133073Abstract: A coupling device for a light and image guiding system that is keyed to prevent incorrect attachment of light and image guides and an interlock that lockingly engages the light and image guides together in an engaged position, the coupling device attached to a portable camera unit that translates optical signals into an electronic format for display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6712323Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting a key movement recording sensor assembly within a keyboard-operated musical instrument. The mounting bracket of the present invention incorporates a locking mechanism to prevent sensor assembly movement and it preferably conforms to a portion of the hammer flange assembly to reduce vertical space requirements. The locking mechanism, or alternatively the sensor board itself, provides a biasing force for engaging the sensor assembly. Applying a sufficient manual force to a release member on the locking mechanism overcomes the biasing force to unlock the sensor assembly to allow for the insertion, adjustment, or removal of the sensor assembly from the mounting bracket. A keyed retention mechanism augments the sensor assembly to simplify engagement and adjustment of the sensor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Burgett, Inc.Inventors: Alpha Cheung, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6624935Abstract: An imaging system for producing a stereoscopic image of an object is provided. The imaging system includes a camera for receiving an image of the object, a single-axis optical system disposed between the object and the camera, and an image blocking element disposed between the object and the camera. The image blocking element is activatable to alternately produce a left image and a right image, and is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical system such that the image blocking element is capable of being centered on the aperture (i.e., the entrance pupil, exit pupil, or aperture stop) of the optical system.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Karl Store Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Michael Weissman, David Chatenever, Thomas J. Anhalt, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Publication number: 20030088156Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6494826Abstract: A coupling provides mechanical, light-guiding, and image-guiding connection of an endoscope to a camera module. It is proposed that a first cylindrical stem, in whose interior a proximal end segment of the light guiding system is received, project in the coupling direction from a coupling end of the endoscope. Also projecting from the coupling end in the coupling direction is a second approximately cylindrical stem whose length and diameter are greater than the length and diameter of the first stem, a proximal end segment of the image guiding system being received in the interior of the second stem. The second stem coacts with an interlock arranged on the camera module, for mechanical interlocking of the coupling. The first and second stems extend at a distance next to one another, and the coupling end of the camera module has receptacles, complementary to the two stems, into which the two stems penetrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1999Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, André Ehrhardt, Jürgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Publication number: 20020161280Abstract: An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The received optical image is converted to an electrical signal with an image sensor that can be a CCD or a CMOS detector. The endoscope video camera system has an inertial sensor to sense rotations of the received image about the optical axis of the endoscope and the sensor's output signals are used to rotate either the image or the image sensor. In case of rotation of the image sensor the rotation sensor can be a gyroscope or a pair of accelerometers. In case of a rotation of the image obtained with the image sensor the inertial sensor, which can be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, the image is rotated within a microprocessor for subsequent viewing on a video display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: David Chatenever, Daniel Mattsson-Boze, Marc R. Amling
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Publication number: 20020141057Abstract: An imaging system for producing a stereoscopic image of an object is provided. The imaging system includes a camera for receiving an image of the object, a single-axis optical system disposed between the object and the camera, and an image blocking element disposed between the object and the camera. The image blocking element is activatable to alternately produce a left image and a right image, and is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical system such that the image blocking element is capable of being centered on the aperture (i.e., the entrance pupil, exit pupil, or aperture stop) of the optical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Michael Weissman, David Chatenever, Thomas J. Anhalt, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6097423Abstract: An endoscope and camera are described with which a display observed through the optics in the endoscope is rotated to a desired orientation using an accelerometer. The accelerometer generates a signal indicative of the local vertical and is used in the particular embodiment to rotate a CCD image sensor aligned with the optical axis of the endoscope so as to maintain a desired orientation of a display of the image on a monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Mattsson-Boze, David Chatenever