Patents by Inventor Robert Keating
Robert Keating 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: 10405813Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining a panoramic image are provided. One system includes a gantry, an x-ray source, a receptor, and at least one controller. The x-ray source is mounted on the gantry and is configured to alternatively output x-ray radiation at a first energy level and x-ray radiation at a second energy level. The receptor is mounted on the gantry so that x-ray radiation from the x-ray source impinges on the receptor. The receptor is configured to output a plurality of frames of data including a first frame and a second frame sequential to the first frame. The controller is configured to control the x-ray source so that data in the first frame is generated based on x-ray radiation of the first energy level and data in the second frame is based on x-ray radiation of the second energy level.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignees: Dental Imaging Technologies Corporation, PaloDEx Group OYInventors: Petri Jouhikainen, David Albert Sebok, Bradley S. Carlson, Hongjian Shi, Mike Parma, Edward Marandola, Robert Keating, Esa Suuronen, Scott Kravis
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Publication number: 20160220207Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining a panoramic image. One system includes a gantry, an x-ray source, a receptor, and at least one controller. The x-ray source is mounted on the gantry and is configured to alternatively output x-ray radiation at a first energy level and x-ray radiation at a second energy level. The receptor is mounted on the gantry so that x-ray radiation from the x-ray source impinges the receptor. The receptor is configured to output a plurality of frames of data including a first frame and a second frame sequential to the first frame. The controller is configured to control the x-ray source so that data in the first frame is generated based on x-ray radiation of the first energy level and data in the second frame is based on x-ray radiation of the second energy level.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Petri Jouhikainen, David Albert Sebok, Bradley S. Carlson, Hongjian Shi, Mike Parma, Edward Marandola, Robert Keating, Esa Suuronen, Scott Kravis
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Patent number: 9384580Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Keating, Michael Parma, Richard H. Elvin, Edward S. Walsh, Douglas Tenney, Michael S. O'Donnell, George Cocco
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Patent number: 9305347Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Parma, Robert Keating, Edward S. Walsh, Richard H. Elvin, Michael S. O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20140225892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Parma, Robert Keating, Edward S. Walsh, Richard H. Elvin, Michael S. O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20140226885Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: DENTAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Keating, Michael Parma, Richard H. Elvin, Edward S. Walsh, Douglas Tenney, Michael S. O'Donnell, George Cocco
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Publication number: 20070095718Abstract: A square paint pan caddy made out of a single sheet of cardboard. The cardboard comes pre-cut and folded. Once all four panels walls are folded and locked into place a center hollow area is formed, permitting the placement of painters equipment therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Robert Keating, Joseph Keating