Patents by Inventor Edward Vertatschitsch

Edward Vertatschitsch 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: 20230125147
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram can be generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. The radiation treatment plan can be used as the basis for treating a patient using a radiation treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Deepak KHUNTIA, Edward VERTATSCHITSCH, Eric ABEL, Anthony MAGLIARI, Christel SMITH
  • Patent number: 11534625
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram can be generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. The radiation treatment plan can be used as the basis for treating a patient using a radiation treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Deepak Khuntia, Edward Vertatschitsch, Eric Abel, Anthony Magliari, Christel Smith
  • Patent number: 11116995
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram is generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. An irradiation time-volume histogram can also be generated for the target volume. The irradiation time-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate the radiation treatment plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Deepak Khuntia, Edward Vertatschitsch, Eric Abel, Anthony Magliari, Christel Smith
  • Publication number: 20210016108
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram can be generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. The radiation treatment plan can be used as the basis for treating a patient using a radiation treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Deepak KHUNTIA, Edward VERTATSCHITSCH, Eric ABEL, Anthony MAGLIARI, Christel SMITH
  • Patent number: 10814144
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram can be generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. The radiation treatment plan can be used as the basis for treating a patient using a radiation treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Deepak Khuntia, Edward Vertatschitsch, Eric Abel, Anthony Magliari, Christel Smith
  • Publication number: 20200282231
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram is generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. An irradiation time-volume histogram can also be generated for the target volume. The irradiation time-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate the radiation treatment plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Deepak KHUNTIA, Edward VERTATSCHITSCH, Eric ABEL, Anthony MAGLIARI, Christel SMITH
  • Publication number: 20200286601
    Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) that includes a representation of a target volume and sub-volumes of the target volume is rendered and displayed. Information in computer system memory that includes a dose rate received by each sub-volume is accessed. A value of an attribute is associated with each sub-volume, where the value corresponds to an amount of the dose rate received by that sub-volume. Each sub-volume is then rendered according to that value. The GUI may include a dose rate-volume histogram and/or an irradiation time-volume histogram for the target volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Deepak KHUNTIA, Edward VERTATSCHITSCH, Eric ABEL, Anthony MAGLIARI, Christel SMITH
  • Publication number: 20200282232
    Abstract: A dose rate-volume histogram can be generated for a target volume. The dose rate-volume histogram can be stored in computer system memory and used to generate a radiation treatment plan. The radiation treatment plan can be used as the basis for treating a patient using a radiation treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Deepak KHUNTIA, Edward VERTATSCHITSCH, Eric ABEL, Anthony MAGLIARI, Christel SMITH
  • Patent number: 9919165
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose systems and methods for tracking regions (e.g., tumor locations) within living organisms. Some embodiments provide real-time, highly accurate, low latency measurements of tumor location even as the tumor moves with internal body motions. Such measurements may be suitable for closed-loop radiation delivery applications where radiation therapy may be continuously guided to the tumor site even as the tumor moves. Particularly, the system may dynamically identify planned to actual fiducial correspondences by iterating through the possible assignment permutations. A successful permutation may be recorded and used to orient the patient during follow up treatment sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Vertatschitsch, Raymond Kraft, Joseph Schumm, Andrea Morgan
  • Publication number: 20150320358
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose systems and methods for tracking regions (e.g., tumor locations) within living organisms. Some embodiments provide real-time, highly accurate, low latency measurements of tumor location even as the tumor moves with internal body motions. Such measurements may be suitable for closed-loop radiation delivery applications where radiation therapy may be continuously guided to the tumor site even as the tumor moves. Particularly, the system may dynamically identify planned to actual fiducial correspondences by iterating through the possible assignment permutations. A successful permutation may be recorded and used to orient the patient during follow up treatment sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Vertatschitsch, Raymond Kraft, Joseph Schumm, Andrea Morgan
  • Patent number: 7974585
    Abstract: A method of performing a frequency correction of a radio module. Multiple samples of frequency data during a quiescent portion of the base station transmission is taken to estimate the amount of frequency correction needed. An embodiment applies the frequency data to a median filter to eliminate invalid data. Next, a new reference frequency is applied to a radio transceiver in the radio module to provide the frequency correction. If the frequency was corrected by greater than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a large shift frequency correction, including verifying that the first frequency correction was satisfactory and verifying that the radio transceiver is able to receive data after the frequency correction has been performed. If the frequency was corrected by smaller than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a small shift frequency correction, including updating a total of all frequency corrections made since a stored reference frequency was updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, John Brown, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Publication number: 20100255793
    Abstract: A method of performing a frequency correction of a radio module. Multiple samples of frequency data during a quiescent portion of the base station transmission is taken to estimate the amount of frequency correction needed. An embodiment applies the frequency data to a median filter to eliminate invalid data. Next, a new reference frequency is applied to a radio transceiver in the radio module to provide the frequency correction. If the frequency was corrected by greater than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a large shift frequency correction, including verifying that the first frequency correction was satisfactory and verifying that the radio transceiver is able to receive data after the frequency correction has been performed. If the frequency was corrected by smaller than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a small shift frequency correction, including updating a total of all frequency corrections made since a stored reference frequency was updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: PALM, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, John Brown, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Patent number: 7801501
    Abstract: A method of performing a frequency correction of a radio module. Multiple samples of frequency data during a quiescent portion of the base station transmission is taken to estimate the amount of frequency correction needed. An embodiment applies the frequency data to a median filter to eliminate invalid data. Next, a new reference frequency is applied to a radio transceiver in the radio module to provide the frequency correction. If the frequency was corrected by greater than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a large shift frequency correction, including verifying that the first frequency correction was satisfactory and verifying that the radio transceiver is able to receive data after the frequency correction has been performed. If the frequency was corrected by smaller than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a small shift frequency correction, including updating a total of all frequency corrections made since a stored reference frequency was updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, John Brown, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Publication number: 20080039026
    Abstract: A method of performing a frequency correction of a radio module. Multiple samples of frequency data during a quiescent portion of the base station transmission is taken to estimate the amount of frequency correction needed. An embodiment applies the frequency data to a median filter to eliminate invalid data. Next, a new reference frequency is applied to a radio transceiver in the radio module to provide the frequency correction. If the frequency was corrected by greater than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a large shift frequency correction, including verifying that the first frequency correction was satisfactory and verifying that the radio transceiver is able to receive data after the frequency correction has been performed. If the frequency was corrected by smaller than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a small shift frequency correction, including updating a total of all frequency corrections made since a stored reference frequency was updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, John Brown, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Patent number: 7272369
    Abstract: Frequency correction of a radio module. An estimate is made of the amount of frequency correction needed while applying an original reference frequency. If the frequency correction needed is greater than a pre-determined amount, a large shift frequency correction is performed, including applying a new reference frequency and verifying that the large shift frequency correction is satisfactory. If the large shift frequency correction is unsatisfactory, the original reference frequency is restored. If the frequency correction needed is smaller than a pre-determined amount, a small shift frequency correction is performed, including applying a new reference frequency and updating a total of all frequency corrections made since a stored reference frequency was updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, John Brown, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Publication number: 20070099676
    Abstract: A handheld computer system is disclosed. The handheld computer system includes a housing, a display supported by the housing, and a processor coupled to the display. The handheld computer system also includes a rechargeable battery configured to power the processor and the display. Further, the handheld computer system includes a recharging connector coupled to the rechargeable battery. Further still, the handheld computer system includes a recharger coupled to the recharging connector. Yet further still, the handheld computer system includes a radio frequency transceiver coupled to the processor and powerable by the battery when the battery has a charge above a predetermined low level, the transceiver configured to send and receive data while the battery charge is below the low level and the charger provides charge to the rechargeable battery and to the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Skinner, David Mai, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Publication number: 20060093089
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a lung of a patient. One embodiment of a method comprises positioning a leadless marker in the lung of the patient relative to the target, and collecting position data of the marker. This method further comprises determining the location of the marker in an external reference frame outside of the patient based on the collected position data, and providing an objective output in the external reference frame that is responsive to movement of the marker. The objective output is provided at a frequency (i.e., periodicity) that results in a clinically acceptable tracking error. In addition, the objective output can also be provided at least substantially contemporaneously with collecting the position data used to determine the location of the marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Vertatschitsch, Steven Dimmer, Timothy Mate, Eric Meier, Keith Seiler, J. Wright
  • Publication number: 20050151649
    Abstract: A receiver for determining the location of a marker that is excited with an exciting waveform. A sensing array having coils is used to sense magnetic flux from the resonating marker. The coils provide inputs to the receiver. The receiver includes a correlation processor for analyzing the inputs in a coherent manner. Further, the receiver is adapted to tune to the resonant frequency of a marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: J. Wright, Laurence Newell, Edward Vertatschitsch
  • Patent number: 6907233
    Abstract: Frequency correction of a radio module. Multiple samples of frequency data are taken during a quiescent portion of the base station transmission, to estimate the amount of frequency correction needed. An embodiment applies the frequency data to a median filter to eliminate invalid data. Next, a new reference frequency is applied to a radio transceiver in the radio module to provide the frequency correction. If the frequency was corrected by greater than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a large shift frequency correction, including verifying that the first frequency correction was satisfactory and verifying that the radio transceiver is able to receive data after the frequency correction has been performed. If the frequency was corrected by smaller than a pre-determined amount, the process performs a small shift frequency correction, including updating a total of all frequency corrections made since a stored reference frequency was updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, John Brown, Edward Vertatschitsch