Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Roh
Jeffrey Roh 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: 11515044Abstract: Using artificial intelligence and data observed using sensors or imaging devices to prompt a patient to provide responses or perform actions and then observing the patient's responses to the prompts and performing an assessment resulting in a quantitative result. The quantitative result is then used to complete a clinical qualitative assessment of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: IX INNOVATION LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11510733Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for designing, modifying, and installing a surgical implant optimized for a patient's unique physiology are disclosed. The methods are based upon data from surgical implants installed in other patients. Allowing patient outcomes from previously installed surgical implants to influence the design, placement, and surgical tool path for enable the implanting of surgical implants having the greatest likelihood of a successful patient outcome.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11497436Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for performing real-time analysis of bone tissue during a surgical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving at least one measurement of at least one tissue sample from a hybrid multi-wavelength photoacoustic measurements (MWPM) component. The method can also include identifying one or more reference cases, from a plurality of reference cases, based on correlations between the at least one measurement and previous measurements in each of the plurality of reference cases. Once the reference cases are identified, the method can include determining at least one bone condition of the patient and sending the at least one determined bone condition to a computing device accessible by a surgeon. In some embodiments, the method also includes creating a three-dimensional (3D) map the tissue sample using the at least one measurement and sending the 3D map to the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11497559Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance to a surgeon during an implant surgery are disclosed. A method includes defining areas of interest in diagnostic data of a patient and defining a screw bone type based on the surgeon's input. Post defining the areas of interest, salient points are determined for the areas of interest. Successively, an XZ angle, an XY angle, and a position entry point for a screw are determined based on the salient points of the areas of interest. Successively, a maximum screw diameter and a length of the screw are determined based on the salient points. Thereafter, the screw is identified and suggested to the surgeon for usage during the implant surgery.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Carlsmed, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg
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Publication number: 20220346879Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance to a surgeon during an implant surgery are disclosed. A method includes defining areas of interest in diagnostic data of a patient and defining a screw bone type based on the surgeon's input. Post defining the areas of interest, salient points are determined for the areas of interest. Successively, an XZ angle, an XY angle, and a position entry point for a screw are determined based on the salient points of the areas of interest. Successively, a maximum screw diameter and a length of the screw are determined based on the salient points. Thereafter, the screw is identified and suggested to the surgeon for usage during the implant surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg
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Patent number: 11478314Abstract: A system for using robotic telesurgery to implant a smart implant is disclosed. The system comprises a remote doctor module communicatively coupled with an operating room module over a cloud network. The operating room module comprises a robotic arm, a processor, and communication interface which communicates with the smart implant during the surgical procedure. The Operating Room Module testing the smart implant prior to implantation surgery; correlating data collected during the implantation surgery against past data from previous surgeries; determining whether the plurality of sensors is working properly; and transferring communication with the smart implant to a user device receive and monitor data from the plurality of sensors integrated into the smart implant to determine the smart implant is operating according as expected and to monitor the patient's condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael J. Baker
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Patent number: 11471227Abstract: A system for performing robotic laser surgery is disclosed. The system comprises at least one surgery equipment, a surgeon terminal, and a communication module. Further, the system includes a surgical computer communicatively coupled to the at least one surgery equipment via the communication module. The surgical computer is configured to transfer data between the surgeon terminal and the at least one surgery equipment. The surgeon terminal is configured to modulate the tunable laser to conduct the surgical procedure in fully autonomous mode or semi-autonomous mode using robot controls. Further, a plurality of sensors is used to real-time data while performing surgical procedure and transmit the real-time data to the surgeon terminal.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11464573Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for providing real-time surgical assistance to a surgical robot using an imaging module, a context computer module, and a quantum analysis module are disclosed. The imaging module receives one or more data related to a patient from an intra-operative database and performs a first step analysis based on the received data. The context computer module determines a type of resource required for analysis based on data received from a historical database and the intra-operative database. The quantum analysis module receives data from the imaging module and the context computer module. The quantum analysis module receives real-time data from operation room (OR) equipment and performs quantum analysis on the received data and real-time data. The quantum analysis module facilitates real-time surgical assistance and recommendations to the surgical robot.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11464590Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for edge computing in surgical robotics is provided. The system comprises a surgical robot communicatively coupled to a 3rd party operating room equipment system over a cloud network. The surgical robot includes an operating room hardware configured to perform a surgical procedure on a patient. A memory is communicatively coupled to operating room hardware and user interface, and the memory comprises an equipment database and a threshold database to store parameters related to the operating room hardware. A processor, coupled to the operating room hardware via the network interface, is configured to establish a connection between the surgical robot and the 3rd party operating room equipment system, and monitor events being performed by the operating room and then store the monitored data within the threshold database. The threshold database stores trigger values for each piece of equipment for taking actions, based on data collected by sensors.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11464648Abstract: A multi-portal method for treating a subject's spine includes distracting adjacent vertebrae using a distraction instrument positioned at a first entrance along the subject to enlarge an intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae. An interbody fusion implant can be delivered into the enlarged intervertebral space. The interbody fusion implant can be positioned directly between vertebral bodies of the adjacent vertebrae while endoscopically viewing the interbody fusion implant using an endoscopic instrument. The patient's spine can be visualized using endoscopic techniques to view, for example, the spine, tissue, instruments and implants before, during, and after implantation, or the like. The visualization can help a physician throughout the surgical procedure to improve patient outcome.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Amplify Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Andy Wonyong Choi, Dong-Hwa Heo, Jeffrey Roh
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Patent number: 11464650Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for robotic insertion of a screw, a rod, or another component of a surgical implant into a patient are disclosed. Synchronous insertion of screws is performed by multiple surgical robots or a single surgical robot having multiple arms and end effectors. The movements of each robotic arm are coordinated into position in preparation of the insertion of multiple surgical implant components at the same time or in the same surgical step. The insertion of the surgical implant components is performed while monitoring the insertion progress. The insertion is completed autonomously or in coordination with a surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11464589Abstract: Robotic system and method are described for performing latency managed telesurgery. The system comprises drone(s) to create a wireless network in one or more geographic areas between a surgical site and a remote surgeon. The system further comprises a computer that is configured to: receive a request that indicates that a telesurgery is to be performed between the first location and the second location at a scheduled time; determine that one or more equipment is available for use at the surgical site for the telesurgery at the scheduled time; send a first instruction that triggers measurement of a latency of the wireless network; determine, during the telesurgery, whether the latency of the wireless network is acceptable; and send a first message that indicates that the latency is not acceptable, where an operation of the drone(s) is adjusted or an additional drone is deployed in the one or more geographic areas.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Publication number: 20220313362Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and implementing patient-specific surgical procedures and/or medical devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a patient data set of a patient. The patient data set is compared to a plurality of reference patient data sets, wherein each of the plurality of reference patient data sets is associated with a corresponding reference patient. A subset of the plurality of reference patient data sets is selected based, at least partly, on similarity to the patient data set and treatment outcome of the corresponding reference patient. Based on the selected subset, at least one surgical procedure or medical device design for treating the patient is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Niall Patrick Casey, Michael J. Cordonnier, Justin Esterberg, Jeffrey Roh
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Patent number: 11457983Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for using speech input to control a surgical robot are disclosed. A surgical robot is disclosed that can be controlled by a surgeon using speech input in a conversational manner. The surgical robot is provided either general commands or specific instructions, assessing whether the instructions can be completed within the capabilities of the available hardware and resources, and seeking approval from the surgeon prior to executing the instructions. Alternatively, the embodiments disclosed allow the surgeon to perform an action that cannot be safely completed by the surgical robot.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11462324Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for surgical equipment monitoring are disclosed. In some embodiments, an electronic health records database and a database of surgical tools is provided. At least one sensor and at least one surgical tool are used before, during, or after a surgical procedure. The at least one sensor associated with the at least one surgical tool is monitored for at least one parameter. The monitored data is compared to the expected value of that parameter for the current step in the surgical procedure from the surgical tools database. In response to determining a potential surgical complication, the system generates a notification indicating the potential surgical complication.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael D'Andrea
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Publication number: 20220301728Abstract: Systems and methods for assisting a user in discovering nearby medical services are disclosed. A method includes identifying a user based on matching of at least one unique identity or biometric details of the user with data stored in a database. Details of an event data may be received from the user. A current geographical location of the user may be determined. Relevant support network data may be identified based on the event data and the current geographical location of the user. The support network data may include data related to pharmacies, doctors, hospitals, clinics, third parties, insurance, and payment agents. Thereafter, the relevant support network data may be presented to the user in form of an event map. The event map may include details related to the event data and the user preferences.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventor: Jeffrey Roh
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Patent number: 11389248Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for autonomous surgical robot evolution and handoff for manual operation are disclosed. A robotic surgical system performs surgery and is controlled jointly by an artificial intelligence (AI) and a surgeon. The surgeon can perform the entire surgery or can alternatively allow the AI to control the surgical robot to perform a part of or the entirety of the surgery. The AI is trained using data from previous surgeries, can provide indication to the surgeon when it has been sufficient trained to take over parts of a surgery, and can prompt the surgeon when there is insufficient training data for the AI to continue. Alternatively, a supervising surgeon can manually take back control of the surgical robot from the AI.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
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Patent number: 11376076Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and implementing patient-specific surgical procedures and/or medical devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a patient data set of a patient. The patient data set is compared to a plurality of reference patient data sets, wherein each of the plurality of reference patient data sets is associated with a corresponding reference patient. A subset of the plurality of reference patient data sets is selected based, at least partly, on similarity to the patient data set and treatment outcome of the corresponding reference patient. Based on the selected subset, at least one surgical procedure or medical device design for treating the patient is generated.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Carlsmed, Inc.Inventors: Niall Patrick Casey, Michael J. Cordonnier, Justin Esterberg, Jeffrey Roh
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Publication number: 20220192758Abstract: This invention is a system and method for utilizing artificial intelligence to operate a surgical robot (e.g., to perform a laminectomy), including a surgical robot, an artificial intelligence guidance system, an image recognition system, an image recognition database, and a database of past procedures with sensor data, electronic medical records, and imaging data. The image recognition system may identify the tissue type present in the patient and if it is the desired tissue type, the AI guidance system may remove a layer of that tissue with the end effector on the surgical robot, and have the surgeon define the tissue type if the image recognition system identified the tissue as anything other than the desired tissue type.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg
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Patent number: 11357582Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for transcribing and performing analysis on patient data are disclosed. Data is collected from one or more medical professionals as well as sensors and imaging devices positioned on or oriented towards a patient. An analysis is performed on the patient data and the data is presented to a medical professional via a verbal interface in a conversational manner, allowing the medical professional to provide additional data such as observations or instructions which may be used for further analysis or to perform actions related to the patient's care.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: IX Innovation LLCInventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker