Patents by Inventor Ibne Soreefan
Ibne Soreefan 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: 11957632Abstract: A charging system for a medical facility includes a patient support apparatus that has a base frame, an upper frame, a wheel to engage a floor surface, and a controller. A rechargeable battery is operably coupled to the base frame. The controller is configured to communicate with the rechargeable battery. A transmitting assembly is coupled to at least one of a wall surface and the floor surface of said medical facility. A receiving assembly is operably coupled to the base frame adjacent to the wheel. The receiving assembly is in communication with the rechargeable battery. The receiving assembly and the transmitting assembly selectively communicate to charge the rechargeable battery. An alert feature is in communication with the controller of the patient support apparatus. The alert feature is configured to emit an alarm when the controller indicates the rechargeable battery is at or below a predetermined charge level.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Douglas A. Seim, Clementine Pirio, Philippe Kaikenger
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Patent number: 11882366Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes a first imager configured to capture first image data of a target area within a first field of view. A second imager is configured to capture second image data of the target area within a second field of view. An emitter is configured to emit light within a predetermined wavelength range. A controller is configured to determine a facial region of a person in the first image data, determine a region of interest in the second image data that coincides with the facial region in the first image data, calculate a pixel value within the region of interest, adjust at least one of the emitter and the second imager is the pixel value is outside a predetermined pixel value range, and determine vital signs information from at least one of the first image data and the second image data.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Tyler Holmes, Eric Dustin Agdeppa
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Publication number: 20230389826Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a positioning and vital signs of a subject are disclosed. A method includes receiving, by a processing device of a monitoring device, LWIR image data from a first imaging component of the monitoring device and NIR image data from a second imaging component of the monitoring device, determining one or more boundaries of the patient support apparatus from the NIR image data, constructing one or more virtual boundaries that correspond to the boundaries of the patient support apparatus, determining a location of the subject with respect to the virtual boundaries from at least one of the LWIR image data and the NIR image data, determining a facial temperature and a heart rate of the subject from the LWIR image data, and determining a respiration rate of the subject from at least one of the LWIR image data and the NIR image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Eric Agdeppa, Yongji Fu
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Publication number: 20230057855Abstract: A contactless patient monitoring system includes a first imager configured to capture first image data of a target area within a first field of view. A second imager is operably coupled to the first imager. The second imager is configured to capture second image data of the target area within a second field of view. An emitter is operably coupled to at least one of the first imager and the second imager. The emitter is configured to emit light within a predetermined wavelength range. A controller is communicatively coupled to the first imager, the second imager, and the emitter. The controller is configured to determine a facial region of a person in the first image data, determine a region of interest in the second image data that coincides with the facial region in the first image data, and determine a coordinate of a head position within the facial region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Tyler Holmes, Eric Dustin Agdeppa
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Publication number: 20230046365Abstract: An example method includes receiving a 2D image of a 3D space from an optical camera, identifying, in the 2D image. A virtual image generated by an optical instrument refracting and/or reflecting the light is identified. The example method further includes identifying, in the 2D image, a first object depicting a subject disposed in the 3D space from a first direction extending from the optical camera to the subject and identifying, in the virtual image, a second object depicting the subject disposed in the 3D space from a second direction extending from the optical camera to the subject via the optical instrument, the second direction being different than the first direction. A 3D image depicting the subject based on the first object and the second object is generated. Alternatively, a location of the subject in the 3D space is determined based on the first object and the second object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Gene J. Wolfe, Susan A. Kayser, Neal E. Wiggermann, Sinan Batman, Ibne Soreefan
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Publication number: 20220400979Abstract: A system for contactless monitoring of a person in a chair includes a detector mount positioned adjacent the chair and detached from the chair. A detector is coupled to the detector mount and is configured to detect thermal radiation from a field of view that includes the chair. A controller controls the detector. The controller includes a processor and a nontransitory memory device that includes instructions that are performed by the processor to control the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Tyler Holmes, Nicholas A. Mann, Ibne Soreefan
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Patent number: 11470977Abstract: A mattress support assembly includes a mattress cover that has a coupling feature. A support casing defines an attachment feature and is selectively coupled to the mattress cover via the coupling feature. A support member is operably coupled to the attachment feature of the support casing. The support member has a load surface, a base surface, and an expandable body defined between the load surface and the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Kirsten Emmons, David Ribble, Craig M. Meyerson, Ibne Soreefan
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Patent number: 11470978Abstract: A head elevation apparatus configured to be positioned under a mattress may include a base panel and a top panel positioned on the base panel. The top panel may include a center panel hingedly coupled to the base panel. An upper flap may be hingedly coupled to the center panel. A lower flap may be hingedly coupled to the center panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, David L. Ribble, Kirsten M. Emmons, Craig M. Meyerson, David Quinn, Thomas F. Heil
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Publication number: 20220313112Abstract: Monitoring patient vital signs is performed by analyzing videos recorded of a patient. An algorithm is used to compute the real-time patient vital signs based on video images of the patient. These images can be captured by a video monitoring device positioned over a patient's bed. The video monitoring device can include a thermal camera and a near infrared camera that continuously send video images to a processing unit. The thermal image is used to locate the patient's face and chest. The images are analyzed with an algorithm employed to determine a patient's heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, and body position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Gene J. Wolfe, Eric Dustin Agdeppa, Tyler Holmes, Ibne Soreefan
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Publication number: 20220321756Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes a first imager configured to capture first image data of a target area within a first field of view. A second imager is configured to capture second image data of the target area within a second field of view. An emitter is configured to emit light within a predetermined wavelength range. A controller is configured to determine a facial region of a person in the first image data, determine a region of interest in the second image data that coincides with the facial region in the first image data, calculate a pixel value within the region of interest, adjust at least one of the emitter and the second imager is the pixel value is outside a predetermined pixel value range, and determine vital signs information from at least one of the first image data and the second image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Tyler Holmes, Eric Dustin Agdeppa
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Patent number: 11450428Abstract: A monitoring system that includes an infrared detector comprising a field of view that detects temperature data from the field of view and provides a signal indicative of at least a detected temperature of a subject. The system includes a tab comprising a tab temperature that is positioned within the field of view such that the infrared detector detects the tab and emits a signal indicative of a detected temperature of the tab. The system includes a temperature sensor secured to the tab that detects the tab temperature and provides a signal indicative of a reference temperature. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the infrared detector and the temperature sensor and computes a net value between the detected temperature of the subject and the detected temperature of the tab. The control unit calculates a core temperature of the subject by combining the net value with the reference temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Tyler Holmes, John Lane, Eric Agdeppa
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Patent number: 11400001Abstract: A mattress support includes a first section and a second section configured to be coupled to the first section. Each of the first section and the second section includes a base plate configured to be positioned on a box frame of a bed. A top plate is pivotable relative to the base plate. A bladder structure is positioned between the base plate and the top plate and inflatable to adjust a height of the top plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David L. Ribble, Craig M. Meyerson, Lori Zapfe, John V. Harmeyer, Xuan Teng, Jotpreet Chahal, Thomas F. Heil, Kirsten M. Emmons, David L. Bedel, Kenneth L. Lilly, Nicholas Mann, Andrew Robert Taylor, Alistair Andrew James Ward, Martyn Thomas Mitchell, Ibne Soreefan
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Publication number: 20220202315Abstract: A patient monitoring system comprises a contactless monitoring unit having a contactless patient monitor and operable to communicate with equipment in a patient room and components of hospital information system. The patient monitoring system implements methods for detecting and optimizing signals from a patient supported on a patient support apparatus. The patient monitoring unit includes a power source and a controller. The contactless patient monitor includes a first detector, an emitter, and a controller. The controller processes signals from the first detector and vary the operation of the emitter to change the environment in the field of the detector such that the signals detected by the first detector are optimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Ibne SOREEFAN, Tyler HOLMES, John LANE, Eric D. AGDEPPA
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Publication number: 20220104979Abstract: A charging system for a medical facility includes a patient support apparatus that has a base frame, an upper frame, a wheel to engage a floor surface, and a controller. A rechargeable battery is operably coupled to the base frame. The controller is configured to communicate with the rechargeable battery. A transmitting assembly is coupled to at least one of a wall surface and the floor surface of said medical facility. A receiving assembly is operably coupled to the base frame adjacent to the wheel. The receiving assembly is in communication with the rechargeable battery. The receiving assembly and the transmitting assembly selectively communicate to charge the rechargeable battery. An alert feature is in communication with the controller of the patient support apparatus. The alert feature is configured to emit an alarm when the controller indicates the rechargeable battery is at or below a predetermined charge level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Douglas A. Seim, Clementine Pirio, Philippe Kaikenger
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Patent number: 11207232Abstract: A magnetic suspension system for a medical device is provided. The magnetic suspension system comprises a support structure having an area provided with a ferromagnetic characteristic, and a carriage comprising a magnet exerting a magnetic attraction force between the carriage and the support structure. The carriage comprises a friction reducing device and a drive device configured to drive a motion of the carriage upon the support structure in an arbitrary predetermined direction, the drive device being separate from the friction reducing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: TRUMPF MEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH + CO. KGInventors: Jean-Bernard Duvert, Philippe Kaikenger, Eric D. Agdeppa, Guenter Loeffl, Ibne Soreefan
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Publication number: 20210186222Abstract: A head elevation apparatus configured to be positioned under a mattress may include a base panel and a top panel positioned on the base panel. The top panel may include a center panel hingedly coupled to the base panel. An upper flap may be hingedly coupled to the center panel. A lower flap may be hingedly coupled to the center panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, David L. Ribble, Kirsten M. Emmons, Craig M. Meyerson, David Quinn, Thomas F. Heil
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Patent number: 10959534Abstract: A head elevation apparatus configured to be positioned under a mattress may include a base panel and a top panel positioned on the base panel. The top panel may include a center panel hingedly coupled to the base panel. An upper flap may be hingedly coupled to the center panel. A lower flap may be hingedly coupled to the center panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, David L. Ribble, Kirsten M. Emmons, Craig M. Meyerson, David Quinn, Thomas F. Heil
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Publication number: 20200383491Abstract: A mattress support assembly includes a mattress cover that has a coupling feature. A support casing defines an attachment feature and is selectively coupled to the mattress cover via the coupling feature. A support member is operably coupled to the attachment feature of the support casing. The support member has a load surface, a base surface, and an expandable body defined between the load surface and the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Kirsten Emmons, David Ribble, Craig M. Meyerson, Ibne Soreefan
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Publication number: 20200360206Abstract: A mattress support includes a base plate having a free end and a hinged end and an upper plate having a free end and a hinged end. The hinged end of the upper plate is connected to the hinged end of the base plate by a hinge. The mattress support also includes an equipment support anchor at the free end of the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: David Ribble, Kirsten Emmons, Craig Meyerson, Ibne Soreefan
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Publication number: 20200360205Abstract: A mattress support for a bed includes a base plate and an upper plate assembly. The upper plate assembly includes a head plate having a head end and a foot end. The head end of the head plate is hinged to the base plate by a first hinge. The upper plate assembly also includes a foot plate in tandem with the head plate. The foot plate is hinged to the foot end of the head plate by a second hinge which is parallel to the first hinge. An actuator system between the base plate and the upper plate assembly is operable to adjust the upper plate assembly between a planar configuration and a nonplanar configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: David Ribble, Kirsten Emmons, Craig Meyerson, Ibne Soreefan