Patents by Inventor Petri Ahonen

Petri Ahonen 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: 10779804
    Abstract: A biopsy needle (100) comprises a cannula (5) with a distal end (15), an inner needle (1) that has a sharpened distal end (16) and at least one biopsy cavity (7) that is located at a distance (L3) from the sharpened distal end (16). The cannula (5) and the inner needle (1) are configured so that the inner needle (1) is accommodated inside the cannula (5) and the inner needle (1) and the cannula (5) are movable with regard to each other. The inner needle (1) further comprises at least two measuring electrodes (1, 4; 3, 4) for measuring a bioimpedance spectrum, the measuring electrodes (1, 4; 3, 4) defining a measuring volume that is localized to the distal end (16) of the inner needle (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Injeq Oy
    Inventors: Kai Kronström, Petri Ahonen, Sanna Mäki, Timo Elomaa, Juho Kari
  • Patent number: 10687730
    Abstract: The objective of the invention is to make the use of a cannula belonging to a bioimpedance sensor easier in a medical procedure after defining the bioimpedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: INJEQ OY
    Inventors: Kai Kronström, Petri Ahonen, Juho Kari, Riitta Seppänen
  • Publication number: 20180296197
    Abstract: A biopsy needle (100) comprises a cannula (5) with a distal end (15), an inner needle (1) that has a sharpened distal end (16) and at least one biopsy cavity (7) that is located at a distance (L3) from the sharpened distal end (16). The cannula (5) and the inner needle (1) are configured so that the inner needle (1) is accommodated inside the cannula (5) and the inner needle (1) and the cannula (5) are movable with regard to each other. The inner needle (1) further comprises at least two measuring electrodes (1, 4; 3, 4) for measuring a bioimpedance spectrum, the measuring electrodes (1, 4; 3, 4) defining a measuring volume that is localized to the distal end (16) of the inner needle (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Kai KRONSTRÖM, Petri AHONEN, Sanna MÄKI, Timo ELOMAA, Juho KARI
  • Patent number: 9858651
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device for performing imaging, including a camera for creating image data (ID) from an imaging target (IT), the imaging target (IT) including at least one primary image object (I1) and at least one secondary image object (I2), an image-processing chain arranged in connection with the camera, for processing the image data created from the imaging target, and a focussing unit for focussing the camera on at least the primary image object. In addition, a blurring unit is arranged in the image-processing chain, to blur at least some of the said secondary image objects in the image data, and arranged to use the information produced by the focussing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Petri Ahonen, Simo Rossi
  • Publication number: 20170109868
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device for performing imaging, including a camera for creating image data (ID) from an imaging target (IT), the imaging target (IT) including at least one primary image object (I1) and at least one secondary image object (I2), an image-processing chain arranged in connection with the camera, for processing the image data created from the imaging target, and a focussing unit for focussing the camera on at least the primary image object. In addition, a blurring unit is arranged in the image-processing chain, to blur at least some of the said secondary image objects in the image data, and arranged to use the information produced by the focussing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Petri Ahonen, Simo Rossi
  • Patent number: 9578154
    Abstract: It is presented a method for providing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal including a motion sensitive sensor, a keypad and a display, the mobile communication terminal being capable of being in at least an active mode and a key-lock mode, the method including: detecting, using the motion sensitive sensor, a first user input indicating a desire to switch modes; when the mobile communication terminal is in the active mode, as a response to the first user input, switching the mobile communication terminal to the key-lock mode; and when the mobile communication terminal is in the key-lock mode, as a response to the first user input, switching the mobile communication terminal to the active mode. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Petri A. Ahonen, Erkki Kurkinen, Pasi A. Kaipainen
  • Patent number: 9552627
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device for performing imaging, including a camera for creating image data (ID) from an imaging target (IT), the imaging target (IT) including at least one primary image object (I1) and at least one secondary image object (I2), an image-processing chain arranged in connection with the camera, for processing the image data created from the imaging target, and a focussing unit for focussing the camera on at least the primary image object. In addition, a blurring unit is arranged in the image-processing chain, to blur at least some of the said secondary image objects in the image data, and arranged to use the information produced by the focussing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Petri Ahonen, Simo Rossi
  • Patent number: 9398280
    Abstract: A method, system, and article provide automatic white balancing with skin tone correction for image processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jarno Nikkanen, Petri Ahonen, Timo Kaikumaa
  • Publication number: 20160029920
    Abstract: The objective of the invention is to make the use of a cannula belonging to a bioimpedance sensor easier in a medical procedure after defining the bioimpedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Kai KRONSTRÖM, Petri AHONEN, Juho KARI, Riitta SEPPÄNEN
  • Publication number: 20150146043
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device for performing imaging, including a camera for creating image data (ID) from an imaging target (IT), the imaging target (IT) including at least one primary image object (I1) and at least one secondary image object (I2), an image-processing chain arranged in connection with the camera, for processing the image data created from the imaging target, and a focussing unit for focussing the camera on at least the primary image object. In addition, a blurring unit is arranged in the image-processing chain, to blur at least some of the said secondary image objects in the image data, and arranged to use the information produced by the focussing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Petri Ahonen, Simo Rossi
  • Publication number: 20150054980
    Abstract: A method, system, and article provide automatic white balancing with skin tone correction for image processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Jarno Nikkanen, Petri Ahonen, Timo Kaikumaa
  • Patent number: 8908080
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device for performing imaging, including a camera means for creating image data (ID) from an imaging target (IT), the imaging target (IT) including at least one primary image object (I1) and at least one secondary image object (I2), an image-processing chain arranged in connection with the camera, for processing the image data created from the imaging target, and a focussing unit for focussing the camera on at least the primary image object. In addition, a blurring unit is arranged in the image-processing chain, to blur at least some of the said secondary image objects in the image data, and arranged to use the information produced by the focussing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Petri Ahonen, Simo Rossi
  • Publication number: 20140243656
    Abstract: Arrangement for defining a location within an organism, said arrangement comprising: a hollow needle (2), comprising a longitudinal channel (5) and a distal end (4); a mandrin (1), accommodated in the longitudinal channel (5) in mobile manner in relation to it and removable from said channel (5) and having a distal and (3) of closed design, comprising an electrode pattern including at least two electrodes (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d); as well as a processing unit, configured to monitor the advancement of the distal end (4) only on the basis of a measurement signal of bio impedance received from the electrodes (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) of the electrode pattern. The application includes also an independent claim for a method for manufacturing a mandrin to be accommodated in a needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Kai Kronström, Antti Kontiola, Katja Paassilta, Petri Ahonen, Jari Hyttinen
  • Patent number: 8147071
    Abstract: Described herein is processor for providing image data signalling to a projector. The provided image data signalling represents an image to be projected by the projector. The processor comprises both an input to receive movement signalling associated with movement of the projector, and an output configured to provide image data signalling to the projector. The processor is also configured to provide image data signalling to the projector based on received movement signalling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Petri Ahonen
  • Patent number: 8077208
    Abstract: This invention relates to programmable modification of image data of a small compact digital camera. In the method according to the embodiments of the invention sensor data is processed before transferring it to an image processing component. The sensor data is read out from a camera sensor several times during one total exposure time and a data entity representing the final picture is integrated from the sensor data read out during an individual exposure time. The sensor data and/or the data entity are analyzed before the data entity is transferable to the image processing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Petri Ahonen
  • Publication number: 20100277656
    Abstract: Described herein is processor for providing image data signalling to a projector. The provided image data signalling represents an image to be projected by the projector. The processor comprises both an input to receive movement signalling associated with movement of the projector, and an output configured to provide image data signalling to the projector. The processor is also configured to provide image data signalling to the projector based on received movement signalling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Petri Ahonen
  • Publication number: 20080303912
    Abstract: This invention relates to programmable modification of image data of a small compact digital camera. In the method according to the embodiments of the invention sensor data is processed before transferring it to an image processing component. The sensor data is read out from a camera sensor several times during one total exposure time and a data entity representing the final picture is integrated from the sensor data read out during an individual exposure time. The sensor data and/or the data entity are analyzed before the data entity is transferrable to the image processing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Petri Ahonen
  • Publication number: 20080254127
    Abstract: Crystalline spherical inhalation particles incorporating a combination of two or more different active ingredients and a process for the preparation thereof. The particles have a narrow particle size distribution, rough surfaces and improved stability. The inhalation particles of the invention are particularly useful in the administration of a combination medicament, e.g. a combination of an anti-inflammatory agent and a bronchodilator, by inhalation in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Wiwik Watanabe, Esko Kauppinen, Petri Ahonen, David Brown, Esa Muttonen
  • Publication number: 20080171539
    Abstract: It is presented a method for providing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal including a motion sensitive sensor, a keypad and a display, the mobile communication terminal being capable of being in at least an active mode and a key-lock mode, the method including: detecting, using the motion sensitive sensor, a first user input indicating a desire to switch modes; when the mobile communication terminal is in the active mode, as a response to the first user input, switching the mobile communication terminal to the key-lock mode; and when the mobile communication terminal is in the key-lock mode, as a response to the first user input, switching the mobile communication terminal to the active mode. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Petri A. AHONEN, Erkki KURKINEN, Pasi A. KAIPAINEN
  • Patent number: 7401022
    Abstract: The invention relates to method of processing a speech frame in radio system, a radio system, a mobile station in radio system, and a network of radio system. In the method a speech frame having propagated over a radio path is channel-decoded. If on the basis of the channel-decoding the speech frame is free of defects, it is inferred from the value of at least one speech parameter in the channel-decoded speech frame whether the speech frame contains speech that is decodable by means of a speech decoder; and if, according to the inference, the speech frame does contain speech that is decodable by means of a speech decoder, the speech frame is decoded by means of a speech decoder; and if, according to the inference, the speech frame does not contain speech that would be decodable by means of the speech decoder, the speech frame is not decoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Petri Ahonen