Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Nishida

Jeffrey Nishida 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).

  • Patent number: 11963768
    Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring system may utilize externally sourced information regarding the physiological state and ambient environment of its user for externally calibrating sensor glucose measurements. Externally sourced factory calibration information may be utilized, where the information is generated by comparing metrics obtained from the data used to generate the sensor's glucose sensing algorithm to similar data obtained from each batch of sensors to be used with the algorithm in the future. The output sensor glucose value of a glucose sensor may also be estimated by analytically optimizing input sensor signals to accurately correct for changes in sensitivity, run-in time, glucose current dips, and other variable sensor wear effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Peter Ajemba, Michael E. Miller, Steven C. Jacks, Jeffrey Nishida, Andy Y. Tsai, Andrea Varsavsky
  • Patent number: 11857765
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method comprises obtaining current operational context information associated with a sensing device; obtaining an expected calibration factor parameter model associated with a patient; calculating an expected calibration factor value based on the expected calibration factor parameter model and the current operational context information; obtaining one or more electrical signals from the sensing device, the one or more electrical signals having a signal characteristic indicative of a physiological condition; converting the one or more electrical signals into a calibrated measurement value for the physiological condition using the expected calibration factor value; and outputting the calibrated measurement value for the physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Varsavsky, Yunfeng Lu, Keith Nogueira, Jeffrey Nishida
  • Publication number: 20230360799
    Abstract: A method for retrospective calibration of a glucose sensor uses stored values of measured working electrode current (Isig) to calculate a final sensor glucose (SG) value retrospectively. The Isig values may be preprocessed, discrete wavelet decomposition applied. At least one machine learning model, such as, e.g., Genetic Programing (GP) and Regression Decision Tree (DT), may be used to calculate SG values based on the Isig values and the discrete wavelet decomposition. Other inputs may include, e.g., counter electrode voltage (Vcntr) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) data. A plurality of machine learning models may be used to generate respective SG values, which are then fused to generate a fused SG. Fused SG values may be filtered to smooth the data, and blanked if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Taly G. Engel, Benyamin Grosman, Xiaolong Li, Bradley C. Liang, Rajiv Shah, Mike C. Liu, Andy Y. Tsai, Andrea Varsavsky, Jeffrey Nishida
  • Publication number: 20230352186
    Abstract: Techniques for sensor calibration involve determining a generative model using sensor measurements from different instances of a first glucose sensor together with corresponding reference glucose values. The generative model is configured to generate a simulated measurement representing a predicted output of the first glucose sensor under specific operating conditions. A set of simulated measurements is generated using operating conditions observed with respect to a second glucose sensor as inputs to the generative model. The second glucose sensor is a sensor of a different design. The operating conditions observed with respect to the second glucose sensor include reference glucose values obtained in connection with measurements made using the second glucose sensor. The simulated measurements are then used to determine an estimation model for the first glucose sensor. The estimation model is configured to estimate glucose level given one or more sensor measurements from the first glucose sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Elaine Gee, Peter Ajemba, Bahman Engheta, Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Keith G. Nogueira
  • Publication number: 20230260664
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and corresponding systems and devices for providing an estimation model for use with one or more instances of a particular sensor. In some aspects, an estimation model usable for estimating a value of a physiological condition is determined based at least in part on simulated measurements. The simulated measurements are generated for a first sensor, through applying a translation model to convert historical measurements associated with a second sensor into measurements that would have been produced by the first sensor. The second sensor has a different design or configuration than the first sensor. The historical measurements represent changes in the physiological condition as observed by different instances of the second sensor. The estimation model can be made available to one or more electronic devices, including at least one device configured to apply the estimation model to a measurement from a corresponding instance of the first sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Elaine Gee, Peter Ajemba, Bahman Engheta, Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Keith G. Nogueira
  • Patent number: 11670425
    Abstract: Medical devices and related systems and methods are provided. A method of estimating a physiological condition involves determining a translation model based at least in part on relationships between first measurement data corresponding to instances of a first sensing arrangement and second measurement data corresponding to instances of a second sensing arrangement, obtaining third measurement data associated with the second sensing arrangement, determining simulated measurement data for the first sensing arrangement by applying the translation model to the third measurement data, and determining an estimation model for a physiological condition using the simulated measurement data, wherein the estimation model is applied to subsequent measurement output provided by an instance of the first sensing arrangement to obtain an estimated value for the physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine Gee, Peter Ajemba, Bahman Engheta, Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Keith Nogueira
  • Publication number: 20230069375
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method comprises obtaining current operational context information associated with a sensing device; obtaining an expected calibration factor parameter model associated with a patient; calculating an expected calibration factor value based on the expected calibration factor parameter model and the current operational context information; obtaining one or more electrical signals from the sensing device, the one or more electrical signals having a signal characteristic indicative of a physiological condition; converting the one or more electrical signals into a calibrated measurement value for the physiological condition using the expected calibration factor value; and outputting the calibrated measurement value for the physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Andrea Varsavsky, Yunfeng Lu, Keith Nogueira, Jeffrey Nishida
  • Publication number: 20230000402
    Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring system may utilize externally sourced information regarding the physiological state and ambient environment of its user for externally calibrating sensor glucose measurements. Externally sourced factory calibration information may be utilized, where the information is generated by comparing metrics obtained from the data used to generate the sensor's glucose sensing algorithm to similar data obtained from each batch of sensors to be used with the algorithm in the future. The output sensor glucose value of a glucose sensor may also be estimated by analytically optimizing input sensor signals to accurately correct for changes in sensitivity, run-in time, glucose current dips, and other variable sensor wear effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Ajemba, Keith Nogueira, Jeffrey Nishida, Andy Y. Tsai
  • Patent number: 11484651
    Abstract: Medical devices and related patient management systems and parameter modeling methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating a sensing device associated with a patient involves obtaining current operational context information associated with the sensing device, obtaining a parameter model associated with the patient, calculating a current parameter value based on the parameter model and the current operational context information, obtaining one or more signals from a sensing element configured to measure a condition in a body of the patient, and providing an output that is influenced by the calculated current parameter value and the one or more signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Varsavsky, Yunfeng Lu, Keith Nogueira, Jeffrey Nishida
  • Patent number: 11471082
    Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring system may employ complex redundancy to take operational advantage of disparate characteristics of two or more dissimilar, or non-identical, sensors, including, e.g., characteristics relating to hydration, stabilization, and durability of such sensors. Fusion algorithms, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and advanced Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) may be used to implement use of such redundant glucose sensors, devices, and sensor systems in such a way as to bridge the gaps between fast start-up, sensor longevity, and accuracy of calibration-free algorithms. Systems, devices, and algorithms are described for achieving a long-wear and reliable sensor which also minimizes, or eliminates, the need for BG calibration, thereby providing a calibration-free, or near calibration-free, sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Varsavsky, Jeffrey Nishida, Taly G. Engel, Keith Nogueira, Andy Y. Tsai, Peter Ajemba
  • Patent number: 11445951
    Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring system may utilize externally sourced information regarding the physiological state and ambient environment of its user for externally calibrating sensor glucose measurements. Externally sourced factory calibration information may be utilized, where the information is generated by comparing metrics obtained from the data used to generate the sensor's glucose sensing algorithm to similar data obtained from each batch of sensors to be used with the algorithm in the future. The output sensor glucose value of a glucose sensor may also be estimated by analytically optimizing input sensor signals to accurately correct for changes in sensitivity, run-in time, glucose current dips, and other variable sensor wear effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Ajemba, Keith Nogueira, Jeffrey Nishida, Andy Y. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220273198
    Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring system may utilize externally sourced information regarding the physiological state and ambient environment of its user for externally calibrating sensor glucose measurements. Externally sourced factory calibration information may be utilized, where the information is generated by comparing metrics obtained from the data used to generate the sensor's glucose sensing algorithm to similar data obtained from each batch of sensors to be used with the algorithm in the future. The output sensor glucose value of a glucose sensor may also be estimated by analytically optimizing input sensor signals to accurately correct for changes in sensitivity, run-in time, glucose current dips, and other variable sensor wear effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Peter Ajemba, Michael E. Miller, Steven C. Jacks, Jeffrey Nishida, Andy Y. Tsai, Andrea Varsavsky
  • Publication number: 20220189631
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for improving continuous glucose monitoring (“CGM”) are described herein. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe retrieving a machine learning model that is trained to classify CGM sensor data and blanking the CGM sensor data based on an outlier classification from the machine learning model. The system may terminate sensors for which there is an aggregation of blanked CGM sensor data. The methods, systems, and devices described herein may additionally comprise a machine learning model that is trained to detect and correct for erroneous sensor use conditions based on error patterns in sensor data. The system may determine resolutions for correcting the detected erroneous sensor use conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: ELAINE GEE, JEFFREY NISHIDA, PETER AJEMBA, KEITH NOGUEIRA, ANDREA VARSAVSKY
  • Publication number: 20220189630
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for improving continuous glucose monitoring (“CGM”) are described herein. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe retrieving a machine learning model that is trained to classify CGM sensor data and blanking the CGM sensor data based on an outlier classification from the machine learning model. The system may terminate sensors for which there is an aggregation of blanked CGM sensor data. The methods, systems, and devices described herein may additionally comprise a machine learning model that is trained to detect and correct for erroneous sensor use conditions based on error patterns in sensor data. The system may determine resolutions for correcting the detected erroneous sensor use conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: ELAINE GEE, JEFFREY NISHIDA, PETER AJEMBA, KEITH NOGUEIRA, ANDREA VARSAVSKY
  • Patent number: 11344235
    Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring system may utilize externally sourced information regarding the physiological state and ambient environment of its user for externally calibrating sensor glucose measurements. Externally sourced factory calibration information may be utilized, where the information is generated by comparing metrics obtained from the data used to generate the sensor's glucose sensing algorithm to similar data obtained from each batch of sensors to be used with the algorithm in the future. The output sensor glucose value of a glucose sensor may also be estimated by analytically optimizing input sensor signals to accurately correct for changes in sensitivity, run-in time, glucose current dips, and other variable sensor wear effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Peter Ajemba, Michael E. Miller, Steven C. Jacks, Jeffrey Nishida, Andy Y. Tsai, Andrea Varsavsky
  • Publication number: 20220095964
    Abstract: A method for optional external calibration of a calibration-free glucose sensor uses values of measured working electrode current (Isig) and EIS data to calculate a final sensor glucose (SG) value. Counter electrode voltage (Vcntr) may also be used as an input. Raw Isig and Vcntr values may be preprocessed, and low-pass filtering, averaging, and/or feature generation may be applied. SG values may be generated using one or more models for predicting SG calculations. When an external blood glucose (BG) value is available, the BG value may also be used in calculating the SG values. A SG variance estimate may be calculated for each predicted SG value and modulated, with the modulated SG values then fused to generate a fused SG. A Kalman filter, as well as error detection logic, may be applied to the fused SG value to obtain a final SG, which is then displayed to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Taly G. Engel, Keith Nogueira, Andy Y. Tsai, Peter Ajemba
  • Patent number: 11213230
    Abstract: A method for optional external calibration of a calibration-free glucose sensor uses values of measured working electrode current (Isig) and EIS data to calculate a final sensor glucose (SG) value. Counter electrode voltage (Vcntr) may also be used as an input. Raw Isig and Vcntr values may be preprocessed, and low-pass filtering, averaging, and/or feature generation may be applied. SG values may be generated using one or more models for predicting SG calculations. When an external blood glucose (BG) value is available, the BG value may also be used in calculating the SG values. A SG variance estimate may be calculated for each predicted SG value and modulated, with the modulated SG values then fused to generate a fused SG. A Kalman filter, as well as error detection logic, may be applied to the fused SG value to obtain a final SG, which is then displayed to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Taly G. Engel, Keith Nogueira, Andy Y. Tsai, Peter Ajemba
  • Publication number: 20210174960
    Abstract: Medical devices and related systems and methods are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Elaine Gee, Peter Ajemba, Bahman Engheta, Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Keith Nogueira
  • Publication number: 20210174949
    Abstract: Medical devices and related systems and methods are provided. A method of estimating a physiological condition involves determining a translation model based at least in part on relationships between first measurement data corresponding to instances of a first sensing arrangement and second measurement data corresponding to instances of a second sensing arrangement, obtaining third measurement data associated with the second sensing arrangement, determining simulated measurement data for the first sensing arrangement by applying the translation model to the third measurement data, and determining an estimation model for a physiological condition using the simulated measurement data, wherein the estimation model is applied to subsequent measurement output provided by an instance of the first sensing arrangement to obtain an estimated value for the physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Elaine Gee, Peter Ajemba, Bahman Engheta, Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Keith Nogueira
  • Publication number: 20210170103
    Abstract: Medical devices and related systems and methods are provided. A method of estimating a physiological condition using a first sensing arrangement involves obtaining a sensor translation model associated with a relationship between the first sensing arrangement and a second sensing arrangement, wherein the second sensing arrangement is different from the first sensing arrangement, obtaining one or more measurements from a sensing element coupled to the processing system of the first sensing arrangement, determining simulated measurement data for the second sensing arrangement by applying the sensor translation model to the one or more measurements from the sensing element of the first sensing arrangement, and determining an estimated value for the physiological condition by applying an estimation model associated with the second sensing arrangement to the simulated measurement data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Elaine Gee, Peter Ajemba, Bahman Engheta, Jeffrey Nishida, Andrea Varsavsky, Keith Nogueira