Patents by Inventor Keith Nogueira

Keith Nogueira 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: 11974844
    Abstract: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) may be used in conjunction with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to enable identification of valid and reliable sensor data, as well implementation of Smart Calibration algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Taly G. Engel, Xiaolong Li, Bradley C. Liang, Rajiv Shah, Jaeho Kim, Mike C. Liu, Andy Y. Tsai
  • 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: 11957464
    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: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Ajemba, Keith Nogueira, Brian T. Kannard
  • 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
  • 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: 20230017510
    Abstract: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) may be used in conjunction with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to enable identification of valid and reliable sensor data, as well implementation of Smart Calibration algorithms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Taly G. Engel, Xiaolong Li, Bradley C. Liang, Rajiv Shah, Mike C. Liu, Andy Y. Tsai
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11445952
    Abstract: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) may be used in conjunction with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to enable identification of valid and reliable sensor data, as well implementation of Smart Calibration algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Taly G. Engel, Xiaolong Li, Bradley C. Liang, Rajiv Shah, Mike C. Liu, 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: 20220262475
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques related to adaptive signal processing. The techniques may involve: obtaining a plurality of unfiltered measurement values based on signals generated by a sensor; determining a plurality of filtered measurement values based on the plurality of unfiltered measurement values; determining, based on the plurality of filtered measurements, a first derivative metric for a current filtered measurement of the plurality of filtered measurements and a second derivative metric for the current filtered measurement; determining an output filtered measurement indicative of a physiological condition of a user based at least in part on the current filtered measurement, the first derivative metric, the second derivative metric, and a previous output measurement; and outputting the output filtered measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Keith Nogueira, Pratik J. Agrawal, Brian T. Kannard, Xiaolong Li, Bradley C. Liang, Rajiv Shah, Yuxiang Zhong
  • Publication number: 20220240818
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for modeling a relationship between glucose sensitivity and a sensor electrical property are described herein. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe partitioning an input signal feature space relating glucose sensitivity and a sensor electrical property into subspaces and training a model for each subspace. For example, the subspace models may form a mosaic of models, for which the output is more accurate than a single model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: PETER AJEMBA, KEITH NOGUEIRA
  • Publication number: 20220245306
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for modeling a relationship between glucose sensitivity and a sensor electrical property are described herein. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe partitioning an input signal feature space relating glucose sensitivity and a sensor electrical property into subspaces and training a model for each subspace. For example, the subspace models may form a mosaic of models, for which the output is more accurate than a single model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: PETER AJEMBA, KEITH NOGUEIRA
  • Publication number: 20220233109
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for improving continuous glucose monitoring (“CGM”) are described herein. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe applying micro machine learning models to generate predicted sensor glucose values. The system may use the predicted sensor glucose values to display a sensor glucose value to a user. The layered models may generate more reliable sensor glucose predictions across many scenarios, leading to a reduction of sensor glucose signal blanking. The methods, systems, and devices described herein further comprise applying a plurality of micro model to estimate sensor glucose values under outlier conditions. The system may prioritize the models that are trained for certain outlier conditions when the system detects those outlier condition based on the sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: PETER AJEMBA, KEITH NOGUEIRA
  • Publication number: 20220233108
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for improving continuous glucose monitoring (“CGM”) are described herein. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe applying layered machine learning models to generate predicted sensor glucose values. The system may use the predicted sensor glucose values to display a sensor glucose value to a user. The layered models may generate more reliable sensor glucose predictions across many scenarios, leading to a reduction of sensor glucose signal blanking. The methods, systems, and devices described herein further comprise applying a plurality of micro model to estimate sensor glucose values under outlier conditions. The system may prioritize the models that are trained for certain outlier conditions when the system detects those outlier condition based on the sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: PETER AJEMBA, KEITH NOGUEIRA
  • Publication number: 20220211302
    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: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Ajemba, Keith Nogueira, Brian T. Kannard