Patents by Inventor John W. Huang

John W. Huang 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: 7996668
    Abstract: A technique for establishing security in a publish/subscribe data processing broker network is presented. The technique includes providing a security extension module from a publisher to a broker of the network, wherein the security extension module is for a topic asset of the publisher. The broker employs the security extension module, responsive to receipt of a request from a subscriber for the topic asset, to authenticate the request at the broker before pushing the topic asset of the publisher to the subscriber. In addition to authenticating the request, the security mode extension can be employed to authorize the request, and to automatically forward messages to the publisher providing information on when topic asset access by a subscriber begins and ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine C Diep, John W Huang, Paul J Wanish
  • Patent number: 7945452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for operating a medical device with a screen having an improved graphical user interface, which selectively reallocates screen display for both single and multi-channel pumps. Channel indicators associate operation information with a specific delivery channel. Patient or drug order verification is facilitated with a rendering of the patient or the entire drug order/label on the screen. Decimal numbers are presented in vertically offset decimal format. A dual function button cancels the current operation and, after a delay, clears entered parameters. An area sensitive scrollbar cycles through information at various speeds. Screen brightness is adjusted based on an ambient light detector. A screen saver mode activates based on several operating conditions. The screen is incorporated in a removable user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan A. Fathallah, Heather J. Barnes, Kristine T. Delano, Amy B. Magurno, Eric R. Wald, Corinna S. Paine Proctor, Kevin O. Roughton, Kevin Barkan, John W. Huang, Raymond P. Silkaitis, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Katalin M. Schroeder, Suzanne Willey
  • Publication number: 20110047595
    Abstract: A technique for establishing security in a publish/subscribe data processing broker network is presented. The technique includes providing a security extension module from a publisher to a broker of the network, wherein the security extension module is for a topic asset of the publisher. The broker employs the security extension module, responsive to receipt of a request from a subscriber for the topic asset, to authenticate the request at the broker before pushing the topic asset of the publisher to the subscriber. In addition to authenticating the request, the security mode extension can be employed to authorize the request, and to automatically forward messages to the publisher providing information on when topic asset access by a subscriber begins and ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Catherine C. DIEP, John W. HUANG, Paul J. WANISH
  • Patent number: 7895053
    Abstract: A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads medication delivery code based on a medication delivery order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information electronically only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, sequence and dynamically adjust) medication order performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Holland, Patrick B. Keely, Jeff Pelletier, Charles P. Moran, Raymond P. Silkaitis, John W. Huang, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Martin A. McNeela, Imtiyaz Haque
  • Publication number: 20100130933
    Abstract: A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads medication delivery code based on a medication delivery order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information electronically only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, sequence and dynamically adjust) medication order performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Holland, Patrick B. Keely, Jeff Pelletier, Charles P. Moran, Raymond P. Silkaitis, John W. Huang, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Martin A. McNeela, Imtiyaz Haque
  • Publication number: 20090135196
    Abstract: A method for dynamically adjusting the screen brightness of a pump screen display. The method includes providing a medical pump including an internal clock and a screen display having a first screen brightness and a second screen brightness. The method further includes providing a medication management unit operatively connected to the medical pump and transmitting configuration instructions from the medication management unit to the medical pump. The configuration instructions include instructions to display the first screen brightness during the daytime hours and instructions to display the second screen brightness during the nighttime hours. The method also includes determining a time of day using the internal clock of the pump and displaying the first or second screen brightness according to the time of day determined by the internal clock of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Holland, Patrick B. Keely, Jeff Pelletier, Charles P. Moran, John W. Huang, Marwan Fathallah, Martin A. McNeela
  • Patent number: 7490021
    Abstract: A method for dynamically adjusting the screen brightness of a pump screen display. The method includes providing a medical pump including a screen display having a first screen brightness and a second screen brightness. The method further includes providing a medication management unit operatively connected to the medical pump where the medication management unit is configured to transmit operating instructions to the medical pump. The operating instructions transmittable from the medication management unit to the medical pump include instructions to display the first screen brightness during daytime hours and instructions to display the second screen brightness during nighttime hours. The method also includes determining a time of day using the medication management unit and transmitting from the medication management unit to the medical pump instructions to display the first or second screen brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Holland, Patrick B. Keely, Jeff Pelletier, Charles P. Moran, John W. Huang, Marwan Fathallah, Martin A. McNeela
  • Patent number: 7454314
    Abstract: A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads a medication order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, and dynamically adjust) medication order performance. The medical device wirelessly receives a patient ID to automatically associate with the patient. During delivery, the medical device caches an updated drug library to replace an existing one. The medical device displays a patient picture for validation. The MMU evaluates the performance of medical devices and caregivers based medical device feedback. The MMU adjusts the output of medical device information conveyed to a caregiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Holland, Patrick B. Keely, Jeff Pelletier, Charles P. Moran, John W. Huang, Marwan Fathallah, Martin A. McNeela
  • Patent number: 7398183
    Abstract: A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads a medication order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, and dynamically adjust) medication order performance. The medical device wirelessly receives a patient ID to automatically associate with the patient. During delivery, the medical device caches an updated drug library to replace an existing one. The medical device displays a patient picture for validation. The MMU evaluates the performance of medical devices and caregivers based medical device feedback. The MMU adjusts the output of medical device information conveyed to a caregiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Holland, Patrick B. Keely, Jeff Pelletier, Charles P. Moran, John W. Huang, Marwan Fathallah, Martin A. McNeela
  • Patent number: 7376832
    Abstract: A technique for establishing security in a publish/subscribe data processing broker network is presented. The technique includes providing a security extension module from a publisher to a broker of the network, wherein the security extension module is for a topic asset of the publisher. The broker employs the security extension module, responsive to receipt of a request from a subscriber for the topic asset, to authenticate the request at the broker before pushing the topic asset of the publisher to the subscriber. In addition to authenticating the request, the security mode extension can be employed to authorize the request, and to automatically forward messages to the publisher providing information on when topic asset access by a subscriber begins and ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine C. Diep, John W. Huang, Paul J. Wanish
  • Publication number: 20040250060
    Abstract: A technique for establishing security in a publish/subscribe data processing broker network is presented. The technique includes providing a security extension module from a publisher to a broker of the network, wherein the security extension module is for a topic asset of the publisher. The broker employs the security extension module, responsive to receipt of a request from a subscriber for the topic asset, to authenticate the request at the broker before pushing the topic asset of the publisher to the subscriber. In addition to authenticating the request, the security mode extension can be employed to authorize the request, and to automatically forward messages to the publisher providing information on when topic asset access by a subscriber begins and ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine C. Diep, John W. Huang, Paul J. Wanish
  • Patent number: 6594512
    Abstract: A system is disclosed which first identifies a plurality of characteristics of a physiological signal any one of which may represent a physiological parameter. A plurality of different techniques are used to provide respective likelihood factors for each such identified characteristic. The resulting likelihood factors are then analyzed to select the one characteristic of the physiological signal which most likely represents the desired physiological parameter. The physiological parameter is then calculated from the selected characteristic of the physiological signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Huang
  • Publication number: 20020099280
    Abstract: A system is disclosed which first identifies a plurality of characteristics of a physiological signal any one of which may represent a physiological parameter. A plurality of different techniques are used to provide respective likelihood factors for each such identified characteristic. The resulting likelihood factors are then analyzed to select the one characteristic of the physiological signal which most likely represents the desired physiological parameter. The physiological parameter is then calculated from the selected characteristic of the physiological signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: John W. Huang