Patents by Inventor Robert Koninckx

Robert Koninckx 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: 11896195
    Abstract: A processing system (100, 200) for processing surgical images. The system includes at least one image pickup unit (115) for obtaining surgical image frames and data, at least one image receptor (113) for receiving surgical image frames to be displayed, and a processing unit (153) connected with a network (103, 106, 107) to the image pickup unit (115) for receiving surgical image frames, the processing unit (153) being configured for processing the surgical image frames and for extracting at least one processing information thereof. The processing unit further is being connected to the at least one image receptor (113) for providing the at least one correction parameter to the at least one image receptor. The system further comprises a connection (102) between the at least one image pickup unit (115) and the image receptor (113), for sending the surgical image frames directly to the image receptor (113).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Thomas, Sander Brandenburg, Joris Guisson, Erik Cumps, Robert Koninckx
  • Publication number: 20210274998
    Abstract: A processing system (100, 200) for processing surgical images. The system includes at least one image pickup unit (115) for obtaining surgical image frames and data, at least one image receptor (113) for receiving surgical image frames to be displayed, and a processing unit (153) connected with a network (103, 106, 107) to the image pickup unit (115) for receiving surgical image frames, the processing unit (153) being configured for processing the surgical image frames and for extracting at least one processing information thereof. The processing unit further is being connected to the at least one image receptor (113) for providing the at least one correction parameter to the at least one image receptor. The system further comprises a connection (102) between the at least one image pickup unit (115) and the image receptor (113), for sending the surgical image frames directly to the image receptor (113).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander THOMAS, Sander BRANDENBURG, Joris GUISSON, Erik CUMPS, Robert KONINCKX
  • Publication number: 20200034136
    Abstract: A method for updating software of a component installed in an operating theater is disclosed. The component thereby is connected to a network and comprises at least two boot slots. The method comprises the steps of identifying a boot slot that is currently not the current default boot slot being used for booting and for installing the software to be installed on the component on the identified boot slot that is currently not being used for booting. The method also comprises testing the software to be installed by booting the component from the identified boot slot with the installed software, and if the testing of the software is successful, redefining the identified boot slot as the new default boot slot or if the testing of the software is unsuccessful, maintaining the current default boot slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Robert KONINCKX
  • Publication number: 20180376181
    Abstract: A video data communication system for transmitting ultra-high definition video or three dimensional video stream over a packet switched network, including: an input receiving or obtaining plural high definition video streams representing a part of the ultra-high definition video stream or three dimensional video stream; a packet switched network transmitting at least part of the plural high definition video streams in parallel from a transmitter to a receiver; a receiver receiving the plural high definition video streams after the transmission over a packet switched network; a videogenlocker for generating a clock for the received high definition video streams and for synchronizing the received high definition video streams; and a combiner combining the synchronized received high definition video streams into a received ultra-high definition video stream or three dimensional video stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: eSATURNUS NV
    Inventors: Thomas KONINCKX, Robert KONINCKX
  • Patent number: 9264663
    Abstract: A video communication system comprising at least one video data transmission unit for sending or receiving video data over a data network is disclosed, as well as a corresponding video data transmission method. The transmission unit comprising an image acquiring circuitry or an image reconstruction circuitry for acquiring or reconstruction an image frame or image field, a video processing unit for processing at least part of the video data and a communication unit for sending or receiving at least part of the data. At least two of the image acquiring circuitry or image reconstruction circuitry, the video processing unit and the communication unit are arranged for simultaneously handling different parts of a same image frame or image same field of the video data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ESATURNUS
    Inventors: Thomas Koninckx, Dong Hoon Van Uytsel, Robert Koninckx
  • Publication number: 20140307043
    Abstract: A video communication system comprising at least one video data transmission unit for sending or receiving video data over a data network is disclosed, as well as a corresponding video data transmission method. The transmission unit comprising an image acquiring circuitry or an image reconstruction circuitry for acquiring or reconstruction an image frame or image field, a video processing unit for processing at least part of the video data and a communication unit for sending or receiving at least part of the data. At least two of the image acquiring circuitry or image reconstruction circuitry, the video processing unit and the communication unit are arranged for simultaneously handling different parts of a same image frame or image same field of the video data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ESATURNUS
    Inventors: Thomas Koninckx, Dong Hoon Van Uytsel, Robert Koninckx
  • Patent number: 7073512
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing adhesion formation during or following a surgical procedure comprising administering to a patient in need thereof at least one medicament selected from the group consisting of potassium channels; modulators of macrophage activation and leucocyte attraction through cytokines, or their inhibitors, antibodies or inhibitors blocking the effect of VEGF expression; prostaglandin E1; free radical scavengers, lipid peroxysomes; pregnatrienes; calcium antagonists; hypoxia; acidosis; MP; dopamine; and ATP-MgCl2, wherein the method prevents adhesion formation by preventing anoxemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Saturnus AG
    Inventor: Robert Koninckx
  • Publication number: 20020183687
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing adhesion formation following a surgical procedure comprising administering to a patient in need thereof at least one medicament selected from the group consisting of potassium channels; modulators of macrophage activation and leucocyte attraction through cytokines, or their inhibitors, antibodies or inhibitors blocking the effect of VEGF expression; prostaglandin E1; allopurinol; calcium channel blockers; free radical scavengers; lipid peroxysomes; pregnatrienes; calcium antagonists; hypoxia; acidosis; MP; dopamine; and ATP-MgCl2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Saturnus AG
    Inventor: Robert Koninckx
  • Patent number: 6428500
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing adhesion formation following a surgical procedure comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a medicament comprising a gas mixture comprising O2 wherein the O2 is present in a volume ratio from 1 to 20% and in an amount effective to treat or prevent adhesion. An endoscopic insufflation system having an insufflation line comprising gas supplying means wherein the supplying means supply a gas mixture comprising O2 in a volume ratio from 1 to 20% and in an amount effective to treat or prevent adhesion formation in a patient following a surgical procedure and further comprising means for moistening the insufflation gas, means for the control of the temperature of the gas, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Saturnus AG
    Inventor: Robert Koninckx
  • Publication number: 20020032464
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an anoxemia preventing compound for the manufacture of a medicament for preventing adhesion formation. . The invention further relates to an endoscopic insufflation system comprising gas supplying means for an insufflation line, wherein the supplying means are designed to supply gas mixtures comprising 0 2. The invention also relates to a method for preventing adhesion formation by preventing anoxemia by or during, CO 2 pneumoperitoneum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: ROBERT KONINCKX
  • Patent number: 5662676
    Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument set for laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy which comprises a uterine rotator comprising a rod with a uterine end for insertion into the uterus and a control end, and with at least one wing moveable in and out of the uterine end which in a folded-out position makes contact with the inner wall of the uterus and which is connected via coupling means to a control member located at the control end, wherein the rod is preferably provided with two wings, and more preferably the rod is provided with a hinge, and with optionally at least one artery forceps provided with a handle and mutually reciprocating jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: K.U. Leuven Research & Development
    Inventor: Philippe Robert Koninckx
  • Patent number: RE49077
    Abstract: A video communication system comprising at least one video data transmission unit for sending or receiving video data over a data network is disclosed, as well as a corresponding video data transmission method. The transmission unit comprising an image acquiring circuitry or an image reconstruction circuitry for acquiring or reconstruction an image frame or image field, a video processing unit for processing at least part of the video data and a communication unit for sending or receiving at least part of the data. At least two of the image acquiring circuitry or image reconstruction circuitry, the video processing unit and the communication unit are arranged for simultaneously handling different parts of a same image frame or image same field of the video data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ESATURNUS
    Inventors: Thomas Koninckx, Dong Hoon Van Uytsel, Robert Koninckx