Patents by Inventor Mark Morita

Mark Morita 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: 8566727
    Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to providing automated, custom displays of images and tools for manipulating the images. Certain embodiments include a method for providing an automated user interface for healthcare workers. Certain embodiments of the method employ a network to execute the steps of retrieving an image from an image archive, processing the image to generate image-specific information, identifying data related to the image, mining the data related to the image, and displaying the image along with a custom selection of user interface tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Prakash Mahesh, Murali Kariathungal, Mark Morita
  • Patent number: 8260631
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the presently described invention provide a method for visually representing associations among data and/or events presented on one or more timelines. A user is provided with the ability to select a filter that can be used to determine a plurality of data/events that are associated or related to one another according to the rule(s) defined by the filter. Once the associated data/events are determined, the association among the data/events is graphically presented to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Prakash Mahesh, Murali Kumaran Kariathungal
  • Patent number: 8254648
    Abstract: Embodiments of the presently described technology provide a method for adapting a hanging protocol based on an efficiency of use. The method includes monitoring usage information for a hanging protocol, determining a productivity factor based on an efficiency of a first user during a reading of an imaging study, and recommending at least one of a hanging protocol selection and a hanging protocol change to a second user based on the productivity factor. The usage information includes at least one of a selection of a hanging protocol and a change to the hanging protocol by a first user during the reading of the imaging study.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Murali Kumaran Kariathungal, Prakash Mahesh, Mark Morita
  • Patent number: 8065163
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method of providing patient information. The method includes requesting patient data, supplying the patient data using a mobile electronic device, storing the patient data to a memory associated with the mobile electronic device, and communicating the patient data to a remote data server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Douglas Gustav Spilling, Barry Howard Blumenfeld
  • Patent number: 8036917
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for hanging protocol generation using eye tracking and/or voice command and control. Certain embodiments provide a method for creating a hanging protocol based on at least one of eye tracking and voice command and control input in a clinical environment. The method includes specifying a hanging protocol specification using input including at least one of eye tracking and voice command and control. The method also includes translating the input into a hanging protocol. The method further includes facilitating display of clinical information based on the hanging protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Murali Kumaran Kariathungal, Prakash Mahesh, Mark Morita, Stephen P. Roehm
  • Patent number: 7970188
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for automatic prioritization and routing of exams for patients in a medical center based on image classification. The method includes capturing an image and digitizing it, automatically classifying the image based on its content, prioritizing the image based on its classification, and routing the image based on its prioritization and classification to the appropriate medical practitioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Prakash Mahesh, Mark Morita, Murali Kumaran Kariathungal
  • Patent number: 7834891
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for using medical perspectives to improve medical workflow. Certain embodiments of a system for using medical perspectives for improved screening analysis include a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation capable of being used for reviewing images and at least one display capable of displaying images for review. The system also includes a default perspective including a first plurality of images organized according to a default criterion, wherein the default perspective is used to review the first plurality of images via the PACS workstation. The system includes one or more additional perspectives organizing image sets according to certain criteria. A user may select one or more of the additional perspectives for reviewing image sets or subsets via the PACS workstation. The system may also include tools and reporting templates for use with images within the perspectives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Yarger, Mark Morita, Steven L. Fors, Vijayanand Tirumalai
  • Patent number: 7694240
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for hanging protocol generation using gesture recognition. Certain embodiments provide a method for creating a hanging protocol based on gesture input in a clinical environment. The method includes specifying a hanging protocol specification using gesture-based input. The method also includes translating the gesture-based input into a hanging protocol. The method further includes facilitating display of clinical information based on the hanging protocol. Certain embodiments provide a gesture detection system. The system includes a sensor surface configured to detect gesture-based input made on the sensor surface. The gesture-based input specifies a hanging protocol layout. The system also includes a processor configured to identify the gesture-based input and translate the gesture to a corresponding hanging protocol definition for display of image and clinical data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Murali Kumaran Kariathungal, Prakash Mahesh, Mark Morita, Stephen P. Roehm
  • Publication number: 20100050110
    Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for graphical representation of patient information with respect to patient anatomy. Certain embodiments provide an integrated patient information viewer system. The system includes a user interface displaying a graphical representation of a patient anatomy denoting one or more areas of the representation of the patient anatomy having information related to a patient and accepting user input with respect to the graphical representation. The system also includes a processor processing user input via the user interface to the information related to the patient corresponding to a selected area of the representation. The processor provides the information for the selected area of the representation via the user interface. The information provides further visual detail regarding the selected area of the patient anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: William D. Hughes, Christopher McQuistin, Mark Morita
  • Publication number: 20090138280
    Abstract: A multi-stepped default display protocol for diagnostic image review may be implemented using a computer readable medium coupled to a computer which is in turn coupled to a graphical display. The multi-stepped default display protocol may be stored on the computer readable medium from which the computer may read the multi-stepped default display protocol and display diagnostic images on the graphical display in accordance. The graphical display may present the diagnostic images according to the multi-stepped default display protocol by projecting a first display of medical information, providing an indication of at least one alternative display of medical information, receiving a selection of alternative medical information, and projecting the selected alternative display medical information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: The General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Prakash Mahesh, Murali Kumaran Kariathungal
  • Publication number: 20090132963
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for circular tool menu configuration and use with a clinical application. Certain embodiments provide a user interface providing software tools and customization for a picture archiving and communication system. The user interface includes a pie-shaped menu including a plurality of tool segments arranged as pieces of the pie-shaped menu. The user interface also includes a pointer movable by a user to select one of the plurality of tool segments in the pie-shaped menu. The user interface further includes an image review area displayed underneath the pie-shaped menu. In certain embodiments, the user interface further includes a tool bar including one or more tools and functions associated with a tool segment in the pie-shaped menu, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Prakash Mahesh, Murali Kariathungal, Christopher Janicki, Fahd Arshad, Jason Cornwell, Shaelyn Clements, David Knight, Madhu Prabaker, Nina Shih
  • Publication number: 20090132280
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for a worklist search and creation tool in a healthcare environment. In an embodiment, the worklist search and creation system includes a worklist user interface, which includes an input search field adapted to receive inputted search data. The system also includes one or more databases for storing information that is associated with a data entry, which includes multiple fields of identification data. In addition, the system includes a search engine for searching the multiple fields of the data entry associated with the information stored in the one or more databases for identifying data that at least partially matches the inputted search data of the worklist user interface and displays any of the at least partially matching data entry in the worklist user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Prakash Mahesh, Murali Kariathungal, Christopher Janicki, Fahd Arshad, Jason Cornwell, Shaelyn Clements, David Knight, Madhu Prabaker, Nina Shih
  • Publication number: 20090070142
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method of providing patient information. The method includes requesting patient data, supplying the patient data using a mobile electronic device, storing the patient data to a memory associated with the mobile electronic device, and communicating the patient data to a remote data server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Douglas Gustav Spilling, Barry Howard Blumenfeld
  • Publication number: 20090070136
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for medication management including a user interface, a processor, and a display component. The user interface is adapted to receive patient data. The processor is adapted to aggregate medication data from at least one medication data source. The display component is adapted to display the medication data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, William Douglas Hughes, Christopher Michael McQuistin, Shankar Saibabu
  • Publication number: 20080256181
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for improved collaboration. Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for electronic medical record collaboration and annotation. Certain embodiments provide an electronic medical record collaboration system. The system includes a workstation having a user interface and access to electronic clinical data. The user interface allows annotation and saving of the electronic clinical data. The system also includes a collaboration manager coordinating collaboration between the workstation and another entity regarding the electronic clinical data. The collaboration is capable of being asynchronous or synchronous collaboration. Certain embodiments provide a method for collaboration with respect to electronic medical data. The method includes accessing electronic medical data; identifying a collaborator with respect to the electronic medical data; and collaborating in at least an annotation of the electronic medical data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Steven Lawrence Fors, William Douglas Hughes
  • Publication number: 20080240524
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for displaying a volume image set. The method includes selecting an image hanging protocol and displaying one or more volume images based at least in part on the image hanging protocol. The image hanging protocol includes a rule set for displaying the one or more volume images based at least in part on a body part component. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for displaying a volume image set. The system includes a display device adapted to display one or more volume images based at least in part on an image hanging protocol. The image hanging protocol includes a rule set for displaying the one or more volume images based at least in part on a body part component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Murali Kumaran Kariathungal, Prakash Mahesh, Mark Morita
  • Publication number: 20080235049
    Abstract: A method and system for predictive modeling of patient outcomes. The predictive method includes the steps of applying an algorithm to patient data and displaying predicted patient data. The predictive method may further include the step of adjusting one or more clinical variables. The system includes a database of patient data, a rules engine operably connected to the database wherein the rules engine is capable of applying algorithms to the patient data to generate predicted patient data, and a user interface operably connected to the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Steve Lawrence Fors, William Douglas Hughes
  • Publication number: 20080208624
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for providing clinical display and search of electronic medical data from a variety of information systems. Certain embodiments provide a user interface system including a processor aggregating data relating to a patient from a plurality of information systems to form an aggregated electronic patient record; a filter focusing the aggregated data based on one or more criteria; and an output providing the focused data to a user. Certain embodiments provide a method for electronic patient data aggregation including aggregating data for a patient from a plurality of systems without individual manual login by the user at each of the plurality of systems; filtering the aggregated data based on one or more user-defined criteria entered through a unified interface to provide a filtered subset of the aggregated data; and displaying the aggregated data via the unified interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Steven Lawrence Fors, William Douglas Hughes
  • Publication number: 20080208631
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for comprehensive clinical documentation of patient lifetime via a unified interface. Certain embodiments provide a user interface system displaying an electronic patient record. The system includes a timeline representation of a patient record. The timeline includes a plurality of data points related to a patient over time. The plurality of data points provides patient data aggregated from a plurality of information sources. The timeline provides access to and review of the plurality of data points within a single view. The system includes one or more controls allowing navigation and manipulation of one or more of the plurality of data points in the timeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Morita, Donald Woodlock, Andrew Isaac Deitsch, Brandon Richard Savage
  • Publication number: 20080208630
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for saving and accessing a saved patient context within a clinical information system via a user interface. Certain embodiments provide a clinical information system displaying electronic patient information. The system includes a user interface displaying at least one or more applications and data relating to a patient. The system also includes a processor capturing a current state of the user interface including one or more applications and data display via the user interface. The system further includes a memory storing the state as a patient context in associated with a representation visible via the user interface, the representation used to retrieve the saved patient context by selecting the representation via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Lawrence Fors, Mark Morita, William Douglas Hughes