Patents by Inventor Ran Bronstein
Ran Bronstein 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: 20220301268Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving registration of AR (augmented reality) units at a surgery scene. Systems comprise augmented reality (AR) unit(s) comprising and/or in communication with head mounted display(s) (HMDs) used by a user, and physical device(s) made of sterilizable biocompatible material and configured as a registration template. The AR unit and/or segmentation software associated therewith may be configured to align a device representation of the physical device onto an imaging model of a patient, and the AR unit and/or the HMD may be configured to register, on the HMD, the device representation with the aligned imaging model onto the physical device, which is positioned with respect to the patient and is viewed through the HMD—to display the imaging model or parts thereof in a corresponding spatial relation to the patient. Registration using the physical device simplifies the coordination among real and virtual devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: 3D SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Roy Porat, Ran Bronstein
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Patent number: 10580325Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may comprise receiving medical image data of a specific patient. A patient-specific digital image-based model of an anatomical structure of the specific patient may be generated based on the medical image data. A computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure may be performed using the digital image-based model. Medical image data, the image-based model and a simulated medical tool model may be simultaneously displayed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SIMBIONIX LTD.Inventors: Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher, Ofek Shilon
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Patent number: 9875339Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may comprise receiving medical image data and metadata of a specific patient. A patient-specific digital image-based model of an anatomical structure may be generated based on the medical image data and the metadata. A computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure may be performed using the digital image-based model and the metadata.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: SIMBIONIX LTD.Inventors: Einav Namer Yelin, Ran Bronstein, Boaz Dov Tal
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Patent number: 9501955Abstract: A method and a system to simulate ultrasound images and hence for simulating the evaluation of a subject with such images as a diagnostic tool. For the purpose of simulating ultrasound images, these images may be considered to be planar slices of a given geometry. These slices are generated from the surface geometry of the portion of the subject which would receive the ultrasound waves if the ultrasound diagnostic procedure was actually be performed. Simulating such ultrasound images may therefore be performed by determining such images from surface models, and then rendering those ultrasound images at the desired position. The rendering of such simulated ultrasound images also optionally and preferably includes the simulation of the “grainy” quality of such images.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: SIMBIONIX LTD.Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher
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Publication number: 20140129200Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an image-guided procedure. The system comprises an input for receiving a three-dimensional (3D) medical image depicting an organ of a patient, a model generation unit for generating a 3D anatomical model of the organ according to the 3D medical image, and a simulating unit for simulating a planned image-guided procedure on the patient, according to the 3D anatomical model.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SIMBIONIX LTD.Inventors: Ran BRONSTEIN, Niv FISHER, Ofek SHILON
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Patent number: 8543338Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may include producing a digital image-based model of an anatomical structure based on medical image data, producing, based on the image-based model and extrapolated data, an extended model that represents the anatomical structure and adjacent anatomical regions not included in the medical image data, displaying a graphical representation of the extended model and performing a computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure using the extended model.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher, Ofek Shilon, Einav Namer
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Patent number: 8500451Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an image-guided procedure. The system comprises an input for receiving a three-dimensional (3D) medical image depicting an organ of a patient, a model generation unit for generating a 3D anatomical model of the organ according to the 3D medical image, and a simulating unit for simulating a planned image-guided procedure on the patient, according to the 3D anatomical model.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher, Ofek Shilon
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Publication number: 20120197619Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may comprise receiving medical image data and metadata of a specific patient. A patient-specific digital image-based model of an anatomical structure may be generated based on the medical image data and the metadata. A computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure may be performed using the digital image-based model and the metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Einav Namer Yelin, Ran Bronstein, Boaz Dov Tal
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Publication number: 20110236868Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may comprise receiving medical image data of a specific patient. A patient-specific digital image-based model of an anatomical structure of the specific patient may be generated based on the medical image data. A computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure may be performed using the digital image-based model. Medical image data, the image-based model and a simulated medical tool model may be simultaneously displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher, Ofek Shilon
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Patent number: 7850456Abstract: A device system and method for simulating laparoscopic procedures, particularly for the purposes of instruction and/or demonstration. The system comprises one or more virtual organs to be operated on. The organ comprises a plurality of elements, each element having neighboring elements; and a plurality of tensioned connections connecting neighboring elements over said organ, such that force applied at one of said elements propagates via respective neighboring elements provides a distributed reaction over said organ. In addition there is a physical manipulation device for manipulation by a user; and a tracking arrangement for tracking said physical manipulation device and translating motion of said physical manipulation device into application of forces onto said virtual organ. The system is capable of simulating organs moving, cutting, suturing, coagulations and other surgical and surgery-related operations.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher
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Publication number: 20090177454Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may include producing a digital image-based model of an anatomical structure based on medical image data, producing, based on the image-based model and extrapolated data, an extended model that represents the anatomical structure and adjacent anatomical regions not included in the medical image data, displaying a graphical representation of the extended model and performing a computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure using the extended model.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Ran BRONSTEIN, Niv Fisher, Ofek Shilon, Einav Namer
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Publication number: 20090018808Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an image-guided procedure. The system comprises an input for receiving a three-dimensional (3D) medical image depicting an organ of a patient, a model generation unit for generating a 3D anatomical model of the organ according to the 3D medical image, and a simulating unit for simulating a planned image-guided procedure on the patient, according to the 3D anatomical model.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher, Ofek Shilon
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Patent number: 7261565Abstract: A method and a system for simulating the minimally invasive medical procedure of bilio-pancreatic duodenoscopy. The system is designed to simulate the actual medical procedure of bilio-pancreatic duodenoscopy as closely as possible by providing both a simulated medical instrument, and tactile and visual feedback as the simulated procedure is performed on the simulated patient. Particularly preferred features include a multi-path solution for virtual navigation in a complex anatomy. In addition, the system and method optionally and more preferably incorporate the effect of dynamic contrast injection of dye into the papilla for fluoroscopy. The injection of such dye, and the subsequent visualization of the bilio-pancreatic organ system in the presence of the duodenoscope, must be accurately simulated in terms of accurate visual feedback.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein
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Publication number: 20070134637Abstract: A computerized system for performing a simulated medical procedure, comprises: (a) a physically simulated interventional instrument that looks and feels like an endoscope, for providing user input to a computer simulated medical angioplasty procedure; (b) a motion detector circuit to provide navigation signals representative of the movement of the physically simulated interventional instrument, the motion detector comprising a laser radiation detector, used for determining the location of the interventional instrument in a predetermined area in proximity to the detector and a laser radiation emitter used for emitting a laser beam toward the predetermined area; and (c) a movement calculation unit receiving the navigation signals from the motion detector circuit, and programmed to update the position of a corresponding software simulation of the interventional instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Ran Bronstein, Shaul Israeli
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Patent number: 6939138Abstract: A method and a system for simulating the minimally invasive medical procedure of urological endoscopy. The system is designed to simulate the actual medical procedure of urological endoscopy as closely as possible by providing botha simulated medical instrument, and tactile and visual feedback as the simulated procedure is performed on the simulated patient. Particularly preferred features include a multi-path solution for virtual navigation in a complex anatomy, the simulation of the effect of the beating heart on the urethra as it crosses the illiac vessel, and the simulated operation of a guidewire within the urethra In addition, the system and method optionally and more preferably incorporate the effect of dynamic contrast injection of dye into the urethra for fluoroscopy. The injection of such dye, and the subsequent visualization of the urological organ system in the presence of the endoscope, must be accurately simulated in terms of accurate visual feedback.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein, Ran Cohen
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Patent number: 6863536Abstract: A system for simulating a medical procedure performed on a subject, featuring: (a) a simulated organ; (b) a simulated instrument for performing the medical procedure on the simulated organ; (c) a locator for determining a location of the simulated instrument within the simulated organ; and (d) a visual display for displaying images from the medical procedure, such that the images simulate visual data received during the medical procedure as performed on an actual subject, the visual display including: (i) a three-dimensional model of the simulated organ, the model being divided into a plurality of segments; (ii) a loader for selecting at least one of the plurality of segments for display, the at least one of the plurality of segments being selected according to the location of the simulated instrument within the simulated organ; (iii) a controller for selecting each image from the selected segment according to the location of the simulated instrument; and (iv) a displayer for displaying the image according toType: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Niv Fisher, Hadar Segal, Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein
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Patent number: 6857878Abstract: A system for simulating a medical procedure performed on a subject, featuring a simulated organ, a simulated medical instrument and a locator for determining the location of the instrument in the organ. The system further features a visual display for displaying images from the medical procedure. The visual display also includes a three-dimensional mathematical model for modeling the organ, which is divided into a plurality of linear segments. The location of the instrument in the organ is used to select the segment, which in turn is used to select the images for display on the visual display.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Simbionix Ltd.Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein
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Publication number: 20050032028Abstract: A device system and method for simulating laparoscopic procedures, particulary for the purposes of instruction and/or demonstration. The system comprises one or more virtual organs to be operated on. The organ comprises a plurality of elements, each element having neighboring elements; and a plurality of tensioned connections connecting neighboring elements over said organ, such that force applied at one of said elements propagates via respective neighboring elements provides a distributed reaction over said organ. In addition there is a physical manipulation device for manipulation by a user; and a tracking arrangement for king said physical manipulation device and translating motion of said physical manipulation device into application of form onto said virtual organ. The system is capable of simulating organs moving, cutting, suturing, coagulations and other surgical and surgery-related operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher
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Publication number: 20040253572Abstract: A method and a system to simulate ultrasound images and hence for simulating the evaluation of a subject with such images as a diagnostic tool. For the purpose of simulating ultrasound images, these images may be considered to be planar slices of a given geometry. These slices are generated from the surface geometry of the portion of the subject which would receive the ultrasound waves if the ultrasound diagnostic procedure was actually be performed. Simulating such ultrasound images may therefore be performed by determining such images from surface models, and then rendering those ultrasound images at the desired position. The rendering of such simulated ultrasound images also optionally and preferably includes the simulation of the “grainy” quality of such images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein, Niv Fisher
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Publication number: 20030108853Abstract: A method and a system for simulating the minimally invasive medical procedure of bilio-pancreatic duodenoscopy. The system is designed to simulate the actual medical procedure of bilio-pancreatic duodenoscopy as closely as possible by providing both a simulated medical instrument, and tactile and visual feedback as the simulated procedure is performed on the simulated patient. Particularly preferred features include a multi-path solution for virtual navigation in a complex anatomy. In addition, the system and method optionally and more preferably incorporate the effect of dynamic contrast injection of dye into the papilla for fluoroscopy. The injection of such dye, and the subsequent visualization of the bilio-pancreatic organ system in the presence of the duodenoscope, must be accurately simulated in terms of accurate visual feedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Edna Chosack, David Barkay, Ran Bronstein