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: 20250160662
    Abstract: An imaging system for continuous blood pressure monitoring including determining pulse transit time using ballistocardiography and photoplethysmography is provided. Images received from the imaging system are analyzed to identify heartbeat related micromovements and changes in blood volume at capture points of the body. One or more capture points may have a patch that amplifies heartbeat related movements of the patient's skin beneath the patch. Some patches may include transparent optical filters. Images may be analyzed to identify changes in blood volume at specific capture points on the body using transdermal optical imaging. The micromovements and blood volume may be used to calculate pulse transit time between one or more capture points on the body. Blood pressure may be calculated using the pulse transit time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: WonKyung McSweeney, Danielle Endres, John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Tyson B Whitaker, Gene Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20250131233
    Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying power consumption of a wearable device are provided. The systems and methods include an imaging device, a directional antenna, and a power transmission device in combination with a wearable device. The imaging device, antenna, and power transmission device are positioned and re-positioned so that the wearable device is in the center of the field of view of at least one of the imaging device, antenna, and power transmission device. The systems allow for a decrease in the gain of the wearable device, decreasing power usage. The system may also allow for remote charging of the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Tyson B. Whitaker, Gene Wolfe, WonKyung McSweeney
  • Publication number: 20250107714
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for monitoring patients in a clinical setting by using non-contact multimodal imaging. For example, based on receiving imaging data, a computing device may identify an object and a region of focus formed by the object. The computing device may then cause a sensor to capture first sensor data at a first time and second sensor data at a second time, wherein the sensor data is associated with the region of focus. Based on determining that a difference between the first sensor data and the second sensor data is greater than or equal to a threshold difference, the computing device may generate and send, to an additional computing device, an alert indicative of the second sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Tyson B. Whitaker, Gene Wolfe, WonKyung McSweeney
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6912487
    Abstract: A system and method provide a computer-based automated tool for quickly and efficiently designing utility stations. One example of such a utility station is a unit substation. The tool includes a database of user-selective predrawn symbols that are associated with a pre-defined and stored station template. Each of the respective symbols have associated therewith attributes that are computer recognizable as being attributes associated with the respective symbols, and may be combined into a list, when the symbols are selected for use with the station. The tool presents a graphical rendering of the symbols arranged on the station, after the respective symbols have been identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Public Service Company of New Mexico
    Inventors: Gathen Garcia, Gene Wolf, Chris Hickman
  • Publication number: 20050125204
    Abstract: A system and method provide a computer-based automated tool for quickly and efficiently designing utility stations. One example of such a utility station is a unit substation. The tool includes a database of user-selective predrawn symbols that are associated with a pre-defined and stored station template. Each of the respective symbols have associated therewith attributes that are computer recognizable as being attributes associated with the respective symbols, and may be combined into a list, when the symbols are selected for use with the station. The tool presents a graphical rendering of the symbols arranged on the station, after the respective symbols have been identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO
    Inventors: Gathen Garcia, Gene Wolf, Chris Hickman
  • Patent number: 6895373
    Abstract: A system and method provide a computer-based automated tool for quickly and efficiently designing utility stations. One example of such a utility station is a unit substation. The tool includes a database of user-selective predrawn symbols that are associated with a pre-defined and stored station template. Each of the respective symbols have associated therewith attributes that are computer recognizable as being attributes associated with the respective symbols, and may be combined into a list, when the symbols are selected for use with the station. The tool presents a graphical rendering of the symbols arranged on the station, after the respective symbols have been identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Public Service Company of New Mexico
    Inventors: Gathen Garcia, Gene Wolf, Chris Hickman
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20020042696
    Abstract: A system and method provide a computer-based automated tool for quickly and efficiently designing utility stations. One example of such a utility station is a unit substation. The tool includes a database of user-selective predrawn symbols that are associated with a pre-defined and stored station template. Each of the respective symbols have associated therewith attributes that are computer recognizable as being attributes associated with the respective symbols, and may be combined into a list, when the symbols are selected for use with the station. The tool presents a graphical rendering of the symbols arranged on the station, after the respective symbols have been identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO
    Inventors: Gathen Garcia, Gene Wolf, Chris Hickman