Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Helm

Patrick A. Helm 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).

  • Publication number: 20240341707
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling an imaging system includes positioning the imaging system into a first position, acquiring a first image at the first position, determining patient data from the first image, communicating patient data to a user interface, displaying the patient data on a display and acquiring a second image based on the patient data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Christina R. Drake, Seunghoon Nam, Andre D. A. Souza, Patrick A. Helm
  • Publication number: 20240346717
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing an extended FOV image of an imaging volume of a gantry of an X-ray imaging system includes: generating first projected and interpolated padding data for a first image of a central region of the imaging volume based on a first image of an annulus region of the imaging volume surrounding the central region; generating a first extended image of the central region based on the first projected and interpolated padding data; generating a second projected and interpolated padding data for the first image of the annulus region based on the first image of the central region; generating a first extended image of the annulus region based on the second projected and interpolated padding data; and performing back projection to reconstruct the extended field-of-view image based on the first and extended images of the central and annulus regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Michael D. KETCHA, Patrick A. HELM
  • Publication number: 20240341870
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assisting in guiding and performing a procedure on a subject. The subject may be any appropriate subject such as inanimate object and/or an animate object. An imaging system may be used to image the subject. A system may include various manipulable or movable members, such as robotic systems, and may be used to move and position the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Andre D.A. SOUZA, Patrick A. HELM
  • Publication number: 20240341601
    Abstract: A method according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: receiving, from an imaging device in a pose relative to a patient, a first two-dimensional image depicting a first region of the patient from a perspective of the pose; overlaying, over the first two-dimensional image, a virtual collimator to produce a second two-dimensional image, the second two-dimensional image depicting the first region as seen by a radiation source from the perspective of the pose; and segmenting the second two-dimensional image into at least two segments, where a first segment of the at least two segments is subject to radiation produced by the radiation source while the radiation source is in the pose, and where a second segment of the at least two segments is subject to less radiation than the first segment of the at least two segments while the radiation source is in the pose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Dany Junio, Rikuo Sato, Shreya Sridhar, Rasika A. Parkar, Patrick A. Helm
  • Publication number: 20240341728
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assisting in guiding and performing a procedure on a subject. The subject may be any appropriate subject such as inanimate object and/or an animate object. An imaging system may be used to image the subject. A system may include various manipulable or movable members, such as robotic systems, and may be used to move and position the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Nikita PANDEY, Osvaldo Andres BARRERA
  • Publication number: 20240341881
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assisting in guiding and performing a procedure on a subject. The subject may be any appropriate subject such as inanimate object and/or an animate object. An imaging system may be used to image the subject. A system may include various manipulable or movable members, such as robotic systems, and may be used to move and position the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Nikita PANDEY, Osvaldo Andres BARRERA
  • Publication number: 20240341882
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assisting in guiding and performing a procedure on a subject. The subject may be any appropriate subject such as inanimate object and/or an animate object. An imaging system may be used to image the subject. A system may include various manipulable or movable members, such as robotic systems, and may be used to move and position the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Osvaldo Andres BARRERA, Anthony B. ROSS
  • Patent number: 12120806
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different power characteristics. A volumetric model of multiple phases can be reconstructed using dynamic or enhanced reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Shuanghe Shi
  • Publication number: 20240321454
    Abstract: An image segmentation system and display is disclosed. The system may be operated or configured to generate a segmentation of a member from an image. The image and/or the segmentation may be displayed for viewing by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Andrew WALD, Shai RONEN
  • Publication number: 20240298986
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Rasika A. PARKAR, Robert J. REDDY, Seunghoon NAM, Kyo C. JIN, Andre SOUZA, Xiaodong TAO, David A. GARLOW, John R. MARTIN
  • Patent number: 12076172
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for imaging a system. The system may be operated to acquire image data of a subject in one or more manners. The image data acquired may be used to various purposes, such as generating an image for display, navigating a procedure, or other appropriate procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Shuanghe Shi
  • Patent number: 12070344
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Seunghoon Nam, Kyo C. Jin, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • Patent number: 12064193
    Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed that allow for generation of a model or reconstruction of a model of a subject based upon acquired image data. The image data can be acquired in a substantially mobile system that can be moved relative to a subject to allow for image acquisition from a plurality of orientations relative to the subject. The plurality of orientations can include a first and final orientation and a predetermined path along which an image data collector or detector can move to acquire an appropriate image data set to allow for the model of construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Shuanghe Shi
  • Publication number: 20240260914
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system having a detector able to move relative to the subject. A contrast agent can be injected into the subject and image data can be acquired with the contrast agent in various phases of the subject. A volumetric model of multiple phases can be reconstructed selected reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Shuanghe SHI
  • Patent number: 12051505
    Abstract: An image segmentation system and display is disclosed. The system may be operated or configured to generate a segmentation of a member from an image. The image and/or the segmentation may be displayed for viewing by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Andrew Wald, Shai Ronen
  • Patent number: 12023187
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for imaging a system. The system may be operated to acquire image data of a subject in one or more manners. The image data acquired may be used to various purposes, such as generating an image for display, navigating a procedure, or other appropriate procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Shuanghe Shi
  • Publication number: 20240212178
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for operating an imaging system. The imaging system may move or be moved to acquire image data of a subject at different positions relative to the subject. The image data may, thereafter, be combined to form a single image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Xavier Tomas FERNANDEZ, Andre D. A. SOUZA, Robert Allen SIMPSON, Kyo C. JIN, Hong LI, Xiaodong TAO, Patrick A. HELM, Michael P. MARRAMA
  • Publication number: 20240180502
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for analyzing and evaluating image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject. The evaluation may be a location determination of a member positioned within the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Jeffrey H. SIEWERDSEN, Ali UNERI
  • Patent number: 11995838
    Abstract: An image segmentation system and display is disclosed. The system may be operated or configured to generate a segmentation of a member from an image. The image and/or the segmentation may be displayed for viewing by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Andrew Wald, Shai Ronen
  • Patent number: 11969279
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system having a detector able to move relative to the subject. A contrast agent can be injected into the subject and image data can be acquired with the contrast agent in various phases of the subject. A volumetric model of multiple phases can be reconstructed selected reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Shuanghe Shi