Patents by Inventor Rob O'Connell
Rob O'Connell 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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Patent number: 11896850Abstract: A method of operating a radiation apparatus is described. The method includes selecting at least a first angle and a second angle from a set of angles for a first rotation of a gantry of a radiation apparatus. The method also includes generating, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of a target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method further includes generating, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Accuray IncorporatedInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 11747511Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SHINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Daniel Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Patent number: 11691029Abstract: A method of operating imaging and tracking. The method includes determining, for each angle of a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking a target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The method also includes selecting, by a processing device, a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion, one or more angles of the subset to be used to generate a tracking image of the target during a treatment stage, wherein the subset comprises at least a first angle and a second angle that is at least separated by a minimum threshold from the first angle.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Accuray IncorporatedInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20220305290Abstract: A method of operating imaging and tracking. The method includes determining, for each angle of a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking a target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The method also includes selecting, by a processing device, a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion, one or more angles of the subset to be used to generate a tracking image of the target during a treatment stage, wherein the subset comprises at least a first angle and a second angle that is at least separated by a minimum threshold from the first angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20220241610Abstract: A method of operating a radiation apparatus is described. The method includes selecting at least a first angle and a second angle from a set of angles for a first rotation of a gantry of a radiation apparatus. The method also includes generating, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of a target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method further includes generating, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 11358005Abstract: A processing device determines a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device. The processing device generates a plurality of projections of a treatment planning image of a patient, the treatment planning image comprising a delineated target, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an angle that corresponds to one of the plurality of angles from which the tracking images can be taken. The processing device determines, for each angle of the plurality of angles, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking the target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The processing device selects a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Accuray IncorporatedInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 11331518Abstract: A method of operating a radiation apparatus is described that selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The method generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method performs targeting tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATEDInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20220091297Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Daniel Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Patent number: 11226428Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: PHOENIX LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Daniel Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Publication number: 20210270992Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Dan Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Publication number: 20210031052Abstract: A method of operating a radiation apparatus is described that selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The method generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The method performs targeting tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 10806948Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Accuray IncorporatedInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20200121952Abstract: A processing device determines a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device. The processing device generates a plurality of projections of a treatment planning image of a patient, the treatment planning image comprising a delineated target, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an angle that corresponds to one of the plurality of angles from which the tracking images can be taken. The processing device determines, for each angle of the plurality of angles, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking the target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The processing device selects a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20200047000Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 10532224Abstract: A processing device determines a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device. The processing device generates a plurality of projections of a treatment planning image of a patient, the treatment planning image comprising a delineated target, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an angle that corresponds to one of the plurality of angles from which the tracking images can be taken. The processing device determines, for each angle of the plurality of angles, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking the target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The processing device selects a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATEDInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 10456599Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATEDInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20190282831Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Patent number: 10342996Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATEDInventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20180056091Abstract: A processing device determines a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device. The processing device generates a plurality of projections of a treatment planning image of a patient, the treatment planning image comprising a delineated target, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an angle that corresponds to one of the plurality of angles from which the tracking images can be taken. The processing device determines, for each angle of the plurality of angles, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking the target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The processing device selects a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell
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Publication number: 20180056090Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Petr Jordan, Andriy Myronenko, Calvin Maurer, Eric Schnarr, Rob O'Connell