Patents by Inventor Robert A. Neff

Robert A. Neff 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: 11032489
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for camera normalization. Images may be normalized after they are captured to conform to previously captured images. Images may also be preemptively adjusted (prior to capture) to conform to previously captured images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Neff, Madelyn McGillin
  • Patent number: 10614569
    Abstract: A mobile processing device system for patient monitoring data acquisition includes a repository of information. The information associates a particular patient monitoring device type for displaying a particular patient parameter with a particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter. A portable processing device includes an imaging device for acquiring image data representing an image presenting patient parameter data from the particular patient monitoring device type. An image recognition processor uses the information, for analyzing the image data to identify the particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter and a value of the particular patient parameter. An output processor communicates data representing the particular patient parameter and the value to a destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Patent number: 10438692
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a framework for facilitating privacy protection based on device presence. In accordance with one aspect, presence of a recording device is determined. A set of one or more privileges associated with the recording device may be retrieved. Based on the set of one or more privileges, the framework may control acquisition of personal health information (PHI) by the recording device, wherein the PHI is accessible via a PHI presentation device that is within a predetermined distance from the recording device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A Neff
  • Patent number: 10424031
    Abstract: A system transfers healthcare session operation data between a portable device and a first computer. The portable device includes, an imaging device for acquiring image data including a readable code from a displayed image associated with a current operating session of a first application and presented by the first computer. A code interpreter for image to text conversion converts the readable code to text comprising a URL (universal resource locator) and context data associated with the current operating session. An executable application automatically initiates a session of operation of a second application corresponding to the current operating session of the first application, on the portable device in response to the text. A display processor generates data representing at least one display image associated with the session of operation of the second application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventor: Robert A Neff
  • Publication number: 20190109997
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for camera normalization. Images may be normalized after they are captured to conform to previously captured images. Images may also be preemptively adjusted (prior to capture) to conform to previously captured images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Neff, Madelyn McGillin
  • Patent number: 10212359
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for camera normalization. Images may be normalized after they are captured to conform to previously captured images. Images may also be preemptively adjusted (prior to capture) to conform to previously captured images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Neff, Madelyn McGillin
  • Publication number: 20180040123
    Abstract: A mobile processing device system for patient monitoring data acquisition includes a repository of information. The information associates a particular patient monitoring device type for displaying a particular patient parameter with a particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter. A portable processing device includes an imaging device for acquiring image data representing an image presenting patient parameter data from the particular patient monitoring device type. An image recognition processor uses the information, for analyzing the image data to identify the particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter and a value of the particular patient parameter. An output processor communicates data representing the particular patient parameter and the value to a destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Patent number: 9848957
    Abstract: Devices are provided that include a protective window integrated with a faceplate for a medical device. In embodiments, a machine-readable identifier adapted to be affixed to an interior portion of a medical device is viewable via a window of a faceplate. Accordingly, the machine-readable identifier is protected from damage during use of the medical device. And, in embodiments, the machine-readable identifier encodes medical-device identifying information to enable tracking the medical device to which it is affixed. As such, should the faceplate require repair or be changed, the machine-readable identifier remains intact and affixed to the medical device. Further embodiments include a device including a faceplate that has a visual signifier of an interiorly placed radio-frequency identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Neff, Alan Portnoy
  • Patent number: 9754370
    Abstract: A mobile processing device system for patient monitoring data acquisition includes a repository of information. The information associates a particular patient monitoring device type for displaying a particular patient parameter with a particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter. A portable processing device includes an imaging device for acquiring image data representing an image presenting patient parameter data from the particular patient monitoring device type. An image recognition processor uses the information, for analyzing the image data to identify the particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter and a value of the particular patient parameter. An output processor communicates data representing the particular patient parameter and the value to a destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Publication number: 20170215987
    Abstract: Devices are provided that include a protective window integrated with a faceplate for a medical device. In embodiments, a machine-readable identifier adapted to be affixed to an interior portion of a medical device is viewable via a window of a faceplate. Accordingly, the machine-readable identifier is protected from damage during use of the medical device. And, in embodiments, the machine-readable identifier encodes medical-device identifying information to enable tracking the medical device to which it is affixed. As such, should the faceplate require repair or be changed, the machine-readable identifier remains intact and affixed to the medical device. Further embodiments include a device including a faceplate that has a visual signifier of an interiorly placed radio-frequency identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: ROBERT A. NEFF, ALAN PORTNOY
  • Publication number: 20170195578
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for camera normalization. Images may be normalized after they are captured to conform to previously captured images. Images may also be preemptively adjusted (prior to capture) to conform to previously captured images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Neff, Madelyn McGillin
  • Patent number: 9655687
    Abstract: Devices are provided that include a protective window integrated with a faceplate for a medical device. In embodiments, a machine-readable identifier adapted to be affixed to an interior portion of a medical device is viewable via a window of a faceplate. Accordingly, the machine-readable identifier is protected from damage during use of the medical device. And, in embodiments, the machine-readable identifier encodes medical-device identifying information to enable tracking the medical device to which it is affixed. As such, should the faceplate require repair or be changed, the machine-readable identifier remains intact and affixed to the medical device. Further embodiments include a device including a faceplate that has a visual signifier of an interiorly placed radio-frequency identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Neff, Alan Portnoy
  • Publication number: 20170035528
    Abstract: Devices are provided that include a protective window integrated with a faceplate for a medical device. In embodiments, a machine-readable identifier adapted to be affixed to an interior portion of a medical device is viewable via a window of a faceplate. Accordingly, the machine-readable identifier is protected from damage during use of the medical device. And, in embodiments, the machine-readable identifier encodes medical-device identifying information to enable tracking the medical device to which it is affixed. As such, should the faceplate require repair or be changed, the machine-readable identifier remains intact and affixed to the medical device. Further embodiments include a device including a faceplate that has a visual signifier of an interiorly placed radio-frequency identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: ROBERT A. NEFF, ALAN PORTNOY
  • Publication number: 20160321805
    Abstract: A mobile processing device system for patient monitoring data acquisition includes a repository of information. The information associates a particular patient monitoring device type for displaying a particular patient parameter with a particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter. A portable processing device includes an imaging device for acquiring image data representing an image presenting patient parameter data from the particular patient monitoring device type. An image recognition processor uses the information, for analyzing the image data to identify the particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter and a value of the particular patient parameter. An output processor communicates data representing the particular patient parameter and the value to a destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Patent number: 9351641
    Abstract: A mobile processing device system for patient monitoring data acquisition includes a repository of information. The information associates a particular patient monitoring device type for displaying a particular patient parameter with a particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter. A portable processing device includes an imaging device for acquiring image data representing an image presenting patient parameter data from the particular patient monitoring device type. An image recognition processor, uses the information, for analyzing the image data to identify the particular text label identifying the particular patient parameter and a value of the particular patient parameter. An output processor communicates data representing the particular patient parameter and the value to a destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Patent number: 9218455
    Abstract: Mobile or embedded devices are dynamically paired with medical applications. By displaying identifying information associated with the medical application and capturing the display with a sensing device, the identifying information may be used by a server to route sensed data from the sensing device to the medical application for the patient. Barcodes or other identifying information may be used. The mobile device may be a smart phone, allowing smart phones to be dynamically paired with the medical application as desired by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Patent number: 9213928
    Abstract: A bar code generation and processing system for medical and other use comprises at least one repository and a bar code processor. The at least one repository of information includes, identification data of multiple bar code scanners and also associates a bar code displayed in an image associated with an executable application and presented on a device with, the executable application and at least one of, (a) the device and (b) a data destination associated with the application. The bar code processor receives identification data of a bar code scanner and data representing the bar code displayed in the image and uses the information in associating the bar code with the data destination associated with the application and a particular bar code scanner of the multiple bar code scanners. The bar code processor communicates data acquired using the particular bar code scanner to the data destination in response to the association.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Publication number: 20150269318
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a framework for facilitating privacy protection based on device presence. In accordance with one aspect, presence of a recording device is determined. A set of one or more privileges associated with the recording device may be retrieved. Based on the set of one or more privileges, the framework may control acquisition of personal health information (PHI) by the recording device, wherein the PHI is accessible via a PHI presentation device that is within a predetermined distance from the recording device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff
  • Publication number: 20140365242
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a framework for integrating multiple input data streams. In accordance with one aspect, multiple input data streams are acquired from one or more pervasive devices during performance of a regular task. The acquired input data may be translated into structured data. One or more determinations may then be made based on the structured data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A Neff
  • Publication number: 20140193056
    Abstract: A method for determining an internal anatomical image associated with a patient includes receiving, by a computer, an image of a portion of a patient surface. The computer identifies an anatomical location corresponding to the portion of the patient surface and an image orientation based on the acquired image. Next, the computer determines a three dimensional image volume dataset of internal patient anatomy below the portion of the patient surface based on the anatomical location and the image orientation. The computer derives two dimensional image data on a plane within the three dimensional image volume dataset and transmits the derived two dimensional image data to a destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Neff