Patents by Inventor Steve Postma

Steve Postma 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: 11894110
    Abstract: To facilitate management of the entirety of one or a plurality of clinical laboratories. This information processing apparatus is used in management of a clinical laboratory in which an analyzer configured to analyze specimens is installed. The information processing apparatus includes: a communication section configured to communicate with a terminal operable by a user; and a controller configured to control display of the terminal via the communication section. On the basis of information collected from a plurality of analyzers installed in one or a plurality of clinical laboratories and from apparatuses relevant to the analyzers, the controller causes the terminal to display a screen including an index that indicates a status of the entirety of the one or the plurality of clinical laboratories. In response to the user selecting the index displayed in the screen, the controller causes the terminal to display the selected index so as to be divided in a plurality of categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sysmex Corporation
    Inventors: Akio Miyauchi, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
  • Patent number: 11881290
    Abstract: To facilitate management of the entirety of one or a plurality of clinical laboratories. This information processing apparatus is used in management of a clinical laboratory in which an analyzer configured to analyze specimens is installed. The information processing apparatus includes: a communication section configured to communicate with a terminal operable by a user; and a controller configured to control display of the terminal via the communication section. On the basis of information collected from a plurality of analyzers installed in one or a plurality of clinical laboratories and from apparatuses relevant to the analyzers, the controller causes the terminal to display a screen including an index that indicates a status of the entirety of the one or the plurality of clinical laboratories. In response to the user selecting the index displayed in the screen, the controller causes the terminal to display the selected index so as to be divided in a plurality of categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Sysmex Corporation
    Inventors: Akio Miyauchi, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
  • Publication number: 20220253812
    Abstract: A method for communicating information related to a diagnostic analyzer includes receiving user identification information from a portable computer. A user associated with the user identification information operates the diagnostic analyzer. First diagnostic analyzer information is retrieved from at least one database that relates analyzer information to the user of the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is related to the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. Second diagnostic analyzer information from the diagnostic analyzer is retrieved. The second diagnostic analyzer information is generated by the diagnostic analyzer. The first and the second diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. The portable computer is configured to display the first and the second diagnostic analyzer related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
  • Patent number: 11315084
    Abstract: A method for communicating information related to a diagnostic analyzer includes receiving user identification information from a portable computer. A user associated with the user identification information operates the diagnostic analyzer. First diagnostic analyzer information is retrieved from at least one database that relates analyzer information to the user of the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is related to the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. Second diagnostic analyzer information from the diagnostic analyzer is retrieved. The second diagnostic analyzer information is generated by the diagnostic analyzer. The first and the second diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. The portable computer is configured to display the first and the second diagnostic analyzer related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
  • Publication number: 20200234805
    Abstract: To facilitate management of the entirety of one or a plurality of clinical laboratories. This information processing apparatus is used in management of a clinical laboratory in which an analyzer configured to analyze specimens is installed. The information processing apparatus includes: a communication section configured to communicate with a terminal operable by a user; and a controller configured to control display of the terminal via the communication section. On the basis of information collected from a plurality of analyzers installed in one or a plurality of clinical laboratories and from apparatuses relevant to the analyzers, the controller causes the terminal to display a screen including an index that indicates a status of the entirety of the one or the plurality of clinical laboratories. In response to the user selecting the index displayed in the screen, the controller causes the terminal to display the selected index so as to be divided in a plurality of categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Akio MIYAUCHI, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
  • Publication number: 20200227145
    Abstract: To facilitate management of the entirety of one or a plurality of clinical laboratories. This information processing apparatus is used in management of a clinical laboratory in which an analyzer configured to analyze specimens is installed. The information processing apparatus includes: a communication section configured to communicate with a terminal operable by a user; and a controller configured to control display of the terminal via the communication section. On the basis of information collected from a plurality of analyzers installed in one or a plurality of clinical laboratories and from apparatuses relevant to the analyzers, the controller causes the terminal to display a screen including an index that indicates a status of the entirety of the one or the plurality of clinical laboratories. In response to the user selecting the index displayed in the screen, the controller causes the terminal to display the selected index so as to be divided in a plurality of categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Akio MIYAUCHI, Naoki TSURO, Norio KOWATA, Naoki KAI, Shirou KUWAOKA, Yukihisa MINEMATSU, Mark DAHLBERG, Steve POSTMA, Chris CARRIER, Jackie GUENTHER, Anselm MUELLER
  • Patent number: 10607724
    Abstract: To facilitate management of the entirety of one or a plurality of clinical laboratories. This information processing apparatus is used in management of a clinical laboratory in which an analyzer configured to analyze specimens is installed. The information processing apparatus includes: a communication section configured to communicate with a terminal operable by a user; and a controller configured to control display of the terminal via the communication section. On the basis of information collected from a plurality of analyzers installed in one or a plurality of clinical laboratories and from apparatuses relevant to the analyzers, the controller causes the terminal to display a screen including an index that indicates a status of the entirety of the one or the plurality of clinical laboratories. In response to the user selecting the index displayed in the screen, the controller causes the terminal to display the selected index so as to be divided in a plurality of categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akio Miyauchi, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
  • Publication number: 20190394114
    Abstract: A method for communicating information related to a diagnostic analyzer includes receiving user identification information from a portable computer. A user associated with the user identification information operates the diagnostic analyzer. First diagnostic analyzer information is retrieved from at least one database that relates analyzer information to the user of the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is related to the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. Second diagnostic analyzer information from the diagnostic analyzer is retrieved. The second diagnostic analyzer information is generated by the diagnostic analyzer. The first and the second diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. The portable computer is configured to display the first and the second diagnostic analyzer related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
  • Patent number: 10447573
    Abstract: A method for communicating information related to a diagnostic analyzer includes receiving user identification information from a portable computer. A user associated with the user identification information operates the diagnostic analyzer. First diagnostic analyzer information is retrieved from at least one database that relates analyzer information to the user of the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is related to the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. Second diagnostic analyzer information from the diagnostic analyzer is retrieved. The second diagnostic analyzer information is generated by the diagnostic analyzer. The first and the second diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. The portable computer is configured to display the first and the second diagnostic analyzer related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sysmex Corporation
    Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
  • Publication number: 20180046781
    Abstract: To facilitate management of the entirety of one or a plurality of clinical laboratories. This information processing apparatus is used in management of a clinical laboratory in which an analyzer configured to analyze specimens is installed. The information processing apparatus includes: a communication section configured to communicate with a terminal operable by a user; and a controller configured to control display of the terminal via the communication section. On the basis of information collected from a plurality of analyzers installed in one or a plurality of clinical laboratories and from apparatuses relevant to the analyzers, the controller causes the terminal to display a screen including an index that indicates a status of the entirety of the one or the plurality of clinical laboratories. In response to the user selecting the index displayed in the screen, the controller causes the terminal to display the selected index so as to be divided in a plurality of categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Akio MIYAUCHI, Naoki TSURO, Norio KOWATA, Naoki KAI, Shirou KUWAOKA, Yukihisa MINEMATSU, Mark DAHLBERG, Steve POSTMA, Chris CARRIER, Jackie GUENTHER, Anselm MUELLER
  • Publication number: 20160020986
    Abstract: A method for communicating information related to a diagnostic analyzer includes receiving user identification information from a portable computer. A user associated with the user identification information operates the diagnostic analyzer. First diagnostic analyzer information is retrieved from at least one database that relates analyzer information to the user of the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is related to the diagnostic analyzer. The first diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. Second diagnostic analyzer information from the diagnostic analyzer is retrieved. The second diagnostic analyzer information is generated by the diagnostic analyzer. The first and the second diagnostic analyzer information is communicated to the portable computer. The portable computer is configured to display the first and the second diagnostic analyzer related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
  • Patent number: 7432813
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a medical device component having an RF tag that is configured to provide information regarding the medical device component. Particularly, the RF tag may contain and provide information regarding maintenance, installation, and manufacture of the medical device component. Indeed, the exemplary embodiment of the present technique may facilitate the development of an “as built” or hardware configuration of the medical device through the use of RF tags. Advantageously, the medical device may be surveyed by activating the RF tags, which contain and transmit information regarding the various components in the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Steve Postma
  • Publication number: 20080083824
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a medical device component having an RF tag that is configured to provide information regarding the medical device component. Particularly, the RF tag may contain and provide information regarding maintenance, installation, and manufacture of the medical device component. Indeed, the exemplary embodiment of the present technique may facilitate the development of an “as built” or hardware configuration of the medical device through the use of RF tags. Advantageously, the medical device may be surveyed by activating the RF tags, which contain and transmit information regarding the various components in the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Steve Postma
  • Patent number: 7304573
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a medical device component having an RF tag that is configured to provide information regarding the medical device component. Particularly, the RF tag may contain and provide information regarding maintenance, installation, and manufacture of the medical device component. Indeed, the exemplary embodiment of the present technique may facilitate the development of an “as built” or hardware configuration of the medical device through the use of RF tags. Advantageously, the medical device may be surveyed by activating the RF tags, which contain and transmit information regarding the various components in the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems, Inc
    Inventor: Steve Postma
  • Publication number: 20050109829
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a medical device component having an RF tag that is configured to provide information regarding the medical device component. Particularly, the RF tag may contain and provide information regarding maintenance, installation, and manufacture of the medical device component. Indeed, the exemplary embodiment of the present technique may facilitate the development of an “as built” or hardware configuration of the medical device through the use of RF tags. Advantageously, the medical device may be surveyed by activating the RF tags, which contain and transmit information regarding the various components in the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Steve Postma