Patents by Inventor Gene Wolfe

Gene Wolfe 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: 20240071098
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a controller configured to: analyze image data within an area; determine an object is present in the area based on the image data; determine if the object is a potential hazard based on the image data; and in response to determining the object is a potential hazard, emitting a projection beam onto a surface of the area to illuminate the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Neal Wiggerman, Robert Mark Zerhusen, Nicholas Mann, Christopher Nelson, Angela Williams
  • Publication number: 20230078329
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a method of monitoring a patient on an operating room table is provided. The method comprises receiving image data captured by at least one image capture device; and determining a position of the patient relative to the operating table in dependence on the image data. A corresponding system, computer program and non-transitory memory are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Gene Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20070297312
    Abstract: A long-term solution for document and information storage is based on the storage of an image of the actual document, rather than on binary coding. Associated with the storing of this image are readers and writers that allow reading/writing in numerous formats as well as the supplementing of the stored image with other data such as digital data, bar code(s), metadata, retrieval information, and the like. This human readable format has the capability of removing the need for interpreting devices, hardware and/or software for retrieval of the stored image(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: COMMUNICATION SYNERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Seth Borg
  • Publication number: 20070225978
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein allow dictation and associated routing and formatting information to be forwarded to a transcription system. The transcription system converts the information into a document. The additional information associated with the dictation is then applied to the document to ensure proper formatting, routing, or the like. The completed document is returned to the original dictator for review and proofing. Upon approval, the document is distributed via the transcription system in accordance with distribution information associated with the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Seth Borg
  • Publication number: 20070083487
    Abstract: Content, such as a document, in a native format and modality are acquired for preservation. A plurality of interfaces, specific to the type of content, receive the content to be preserved. The received content is indexed and preserved on a preservation media for an indefinite or predetermined amount of time. The media is specially selected such that preservation for an indefinite or predetermined amount of time is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Seth Borg
  • Publication number: 20060256933
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein allow dictation and associated routing and formatting information to be forwarded to a transcription system. The transcription system converts the information into a document. The additional information associated with the dictation is then applied to the document to ensure proper formatting, routing, or the like. The completed document is returned to the original dictator for review and proofing. Upon approval, the document is distributed via the transcription system in accordance with distribution information associated with the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Seth Borg
  • Publication number: 20050234730
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein allow dictation and associated routing and formatting information to be forwarded to a transcription system. The transcription system converts the information into a document. The additional information associated with the dictation is then applied to the document to ensure proper formatting, routing, or the like. The completed document is returned to the original dictator for review and proofing. Upon approval, the document is distributed via the transcription system in accordance with distribution information associated with the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Seth Borg
  • Publication number: 20050046817
    Abstract: A long-term solution for document and information storage is based on the storage of an image of the actual document, rather than on binary coding. Associated with the storing of this image are readers and writers that allow reading/writing in numerous formats as well as the supplementing of the stored image with other data such as digital data, bar code(s), metadata, retrieval information, and the like. This human readable format has the capability of removing the need for interpreting devices, hardware and/or software for retrieval of the stored image(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: Communication Synergy Technologies
    Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Seth Borg
  • Patent number: 4442701
    Abstract: A method for determining the density of coal or other bulk material in a stockpile includes boring a calibration hole into the pile and collecting at least a portion of the cuttings thus obtained into a container. A series of readings are taken within the container with a nuclear depth-density gauge, and the weight of the cuttings and container volume is measured. The measured weight and volume are compared with the gauge readings to calibrate the gauge. A test hole is then bored substantially to the bottom of the stockpile, and a section of steel casing is inserted and partially pressed into the hole. A second section of casing is attached to the first and similarly pressed into the hole. In this manner, casing is extended the full depth of the hole. Readings are then taken at various depths therein with the nuclear gauge. From the data thus obtained, average density throughout the pile is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Bowser-Morner, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Cowherd, Jerry L. DeWitte, Kenneth A. Taylor, William C. Whitaker, Daniel S. Wolfe, Gene A. Wolfe
  • Patent number: RE33176
    Abstract: A method for determining the density of coal or other bulk material in a stockpile includes boring a calibration hole into the pile and collecting at least a portion of the cuttings thus obtained into a container. A series of readings are taken within the container with a nuclear depth-density gauge, and the weight of the cuttings and container volume is measured. The measured weight and volume are compared with the gauge readings to calibrate the gauge. A test hole is then bored substantially to the bottom of the stockpile, and a section of steel casing is inserted and partially pressed into the hole. A second section of casing is attached to the first and similarly pressed into the hole. In this manner, casing is extended the full depth of the hole. Readings are then taken at various depths therein with the nuclear gauge. From the data thus obtained, average density throughout the pile is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Bowser-Morner, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Cowherd, Jerry L. DeWitte, Kenneth A. Taylor, William C. Whitaker, Daniel S. Wolfe, Gene A. Wolfe