Patents by Inventor Richard H. Elvin

Richard H. Elvin 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: 9384580
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating images. One system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive image generation settings, receive projection data generated by a CT scan of an object, and automatically generate a first three-dimensional data set based on the projection data, wherein the first three-dimensional data set has a first field-of-view of the object. The processor is also configured to automatically generate a second three-dimensional data set based on the projection data and the image generation settings. The second three-dimensional data set has a second field-of-view of the object smaller than the first field-of-view in at least one dimension. In one embodiment, the second three-dimensional data set is transmitted to a service provider over at least one network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Keating, Michael Parma, Richard H. Elvin, Edward S. Walsh, Douglas Tenney, Michael S. O'Donnell, George Cocco
  • Patent number: 9305347
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting data generated during a scan of an object. One system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive projection data generated by a CT scan of an object, generate a three-dimensional, volumetric data set based on the projection data, and automatically generate a plurality of cinematic frames of a cinematic sequence based on the three-dimensional, volumetric data set. Each of the plurality of cinematic frames has a different value for at least one parameter. The processor is also configured to automatically generate a signal to display the cinematic sequence in a frame-by-frame manner. In some embodiments, the processor continuously displays the cinematic sequence until a user accepts the three-dimensional, volumetric data set or stops the cinematic sequence (e.g., to perform a manual inspection of the three-dimensional, volumetric data set and/or re-initiate a scan of the object).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Parma, Robert Keating, Edward S. Walsh, Richard H. Elvin, Michael S. O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20140225892
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting data generated during a scan of an object. One system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive projection data generated by a CT scan of an object, generate a three-dimensional, volumetric data set based on the projection data, and automatically generate a plurality of cinematic frames of a cinematic sequence based on the three-dimensional, volumetric data set. Each of the plurality of cinematic frames has a different value for at least one parameter. The processor is also configured to automatically generate a signal to display the cinematic sequence in a frame-by-frame manner. In some embodiments, the processor continuously displays the cinematic sequence until a user accepts the three-dimensional, volumetric data set or stops the cinematic sequence (e.g., to perform a manual inspection of the three-dimensional, volumetric data set and/or re-initiate a scan of the object).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Parma, Robert Keating, Edward S. Walsh, Richard H. Elvin, Michael S. O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20140226885
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating images. One system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive image generation settings, receive projection data generated by a CT scan of an object, and automatically generate a first three-dimensional data set based on the projection data, wherein the first three-dimensional data set has a first field-of-view of the object. The processor is also configured to automatically generate a second three-dimensional data set based on the projection data and the image generation settings. The second three-dimensional data set has a second field-of-view of the object smaller than the first field-of-view in at least one dimension. In one embodiment, the second three-dimensional data set is transmitted to a service provider over at least one network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Keating, Michael Parma, Richard H. Elvin, Edward S. Walsh, Douglas Tenney, Michael S. O'Donnell, George Cocco
  • Publication number: 20140226793
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating an image. One system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive a requested object field-of-view and determine if the object field-of-view is possible based on constraints of an imaging system, wherein the constraints include dimensions of a detector panel and motion limits of a collimator assembly. If the object field-of-view is possible, the processor is configured to dynamically generate a set of collimator motor commands and reconstruction parameters based on the object field-of-view, calibration parameters of the collimator assembly, and geometric calibration parameters of the imaging system. The processor is also configured to provide the set of collimator motor commands to the collimator assembly to position shutters of the collimator assembly to illuminate the object field-of-view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard H. Elvin, Edward S. Walsh, David A. Sebok