Patents by Inventor Kathy Zirker-Smith
Kathy Zirker-Smith 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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Publication number: 20220157476Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith, Ole Eichhorn
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Patent number: 11211170Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith, Ole Eichhorn
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Publication number: 20180197639Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Dirk G. SOENKSEN, Kathy ZIRKER-SMITH, Ole EICHHORN
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Patent number: 9910961Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith, Ole Eichhorn
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Patent number: 9349036Abstract: Enhancing color(s) in a digital slide image to increase contrast. In an embodiment, a digital slide image of a tissue sample is acquired. The tissue sample is counterstained, such that the digital slide image comprises an image of a first stain and a second stain. The contrast between the first stain and the second stain is increased to enhance the digital slide image.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS IMAGING, INC.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Publication number: 20150379327Abstract: Enhancing color(s) in a digital slide image to increase contrast. In an embodiment, a digital slide image of a tissue sample is acquired. The tissue sample is counterstained, such that the digital slide image comprises an image of a first stain and a second stain. The contrast between the first stain and the second stain is increased to enhance the digital slide image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Patent number: 9122905Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing digital slide images. In an embodiment, a digital slide image is acquired from a specimen on a slide. Then, until it is determined that a quality of the digital slide image is sufficient, the quality of the digital slide image is determined and the digital slide image is reacquired. Once it is determined that the quality of the digital slide image is sufficient, the digital slide image and a measure of the quality of the digital slide image is provided to one or more recipients.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS IMAGING, INC.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Patent number: 8885900Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Publication number: 20140321725Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing digital slide images. In an embodiment, a digital slide image is acquired from a specimen on a slide. Then, until it is determined that a quality of the digital slide image is sufficient, the quality of the digital slide image is determined and the digital slide image is reacquired. Once it is determined that the quality of the digital slide image is sufficient, the digital slide image and a measure of the quality of the digital slide image is provided to one or more recipients.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Publication number: 20140056494Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Publication number: 20140046686Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith, Ole Eichhorn
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Patent number: 8571286Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Patent number: 8565498Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith, Ole Eichhorn
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Publication number: 20120207363Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: APERIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Dirk Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Patent number: 8165363Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Aperio Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith
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Publication number: 20080292159Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate consultations between a referral source (e.g., labs, pathologists and patients) and a consultant (e.g., pathologist, radiologist, or other digital image analyst). Links between the various referral sources and consultants are established through a scanning center via a data communication network such as the Internet. The referral source sends a slide to the scanning center where the corresponding digital slide is posted for review and analysis by the consultant. Upon completion of the analysis and report, a digital slide conference is conducted through the scanning center that provides a venue for direct communication regarding the consultation. The scanning center may also facilitate payment from the referral source to the consultant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: APERIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Dirk G. Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith, Ole Eichhorn
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Publication number: 20080273788Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Aperio Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Soenksen, Kathy Zirker-Smith