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).
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Patent number: 11894110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Akio Miyauchi, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
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Patent number: 11881290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Akio Miyauchi, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
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Publication number: 20220253812Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
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Patent number: 11315084Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
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Publication number: 20200234805Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Akio MIYAUCHI, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
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Publication number: 20200227145Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Akio MIYAUCHI, Naoki TSURO, Norio KOWATA, Naoki KAI, Shirou KUWAOKA, Yukihisa MINEMATSU, Mark DAHLBERG, Steve POSTMA, Chris CARRIER, Jackie GUENTHER, Anselm MUELLER
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Patent number: 10607724Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Akio Miyauchi, Naoki Tsuro, Norio Kowata, Naoki Kai, Shirou Kuwaoka, Yukihisa Minematsu, Mark Dahlberg, Steve Postma, Chris Carrier, Jackie Guenther, Anselm Mueller
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Publication number: 20190394114Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
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Patent number: 10447573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
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Publication number: 20180046781Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Akio MIYAUCHI, Naoki TSURO, Norio KOWATA, Naoki KAI, Shirou KUWAOKA, Yukihisa MINEMATSU, Mark DAHLBERG, Steve POSTMA, Chris CARRIER, Jackie GUENTHER, Anselm MUELLER
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Publication number: 20160020986Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Judy Bosko, Mark Dahlberg, Chris Carrier, Mark Smith, Steve Postma, Masunao Nakahira, Tomomi Sugiyama, Mao Inoue
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Patent number: 7432813Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Steve Postma
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Publication number: 20080083824Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Steve Postma
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Patent number: 7304573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: GE Medical Systems, IncInventor: Steve Postma
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Publication number: 20050109829Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventor: Steve Postma