Patents by Inventor Vianney Pierre Battle
Vianney Pierre Battle 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: 8694075Abstract: A navigation system for use during a surgical procedure is provided. The navigation system is configured to use electromagnetic tracking data produced by electromagnetic tracking devices and 2D image data produced by a fluoroscope to intra-operatively register 2D images of a patient to a pre-operative 3D image of the patient. In some implementations, a surgeon may be able to perform an interventional or surgical procedure guided by the navigation system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Eduardo Groszmann, Vernon Thomas Jensen, Vianney Pierre Battle
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Publication number: 20110152676Abstract: A navigation system for use during a surgical procedure is provided. The navigation system is configured to use electromagnetic tracking data produced by electromagnetic tracking devices and 2D image data produced by a fluoroscope to intra-operatively register 2D images of a patient to a pre-operative 3D image of the patient. In some implementations, a surgeon may be able to perform an interventional or surgical procedure guided by the navigation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Eduardo Groszmann, Vernon Thomas Jensen, Vianney Pierre Battle
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Patent number: 7627160Abstract: An image processing system includes a dataset generator within an image controller generating a first derived member of a first dataset from an acquired member of the first dataset. The dataset generator further generates a first derived member of a second dataset from an acquired member of the second dataset. Temporal comparators within the image controller compare the first derived member of the first dataset and the first derived member the second dataset and generate a comparison signal therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gopal B. Avinash, Kadri Nizar Jabri, John M. Sabol, Renuka Uppaluri, Vianney Pierre Battle
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Patent number: 7522701Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for image composition. Certain embodiments include acquiring a first image of an object using an imager, obtaining first positional information for the imager with respect to the object, acquiring a second image of the object using the imager, obtaining second positional information for the imager with respect to the object, and creating a composed image using the first and second images. A spatial relationship between the images is maintained using the positional information. A composed image may be created by constructing a memory map of image data related to the object and inserting the images into the memory map based on the positional information, for example. A composed image may be created by combining the images based on the positional information, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Vernon Thomas Jensen, Richard Leparmentier, Vianney Pierre Battle
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Patent number: 7492931Abstract: A technique is provided for analysis of image datasets acquired at different points in time. Computer aided algorithms are implemented for identification and classification of features of interest, and for comparison of such features which have evolved over time as represented by the image data. The algorithms may be specifically adapted to analyze temporal change images. Such algorithms may also be used to efficiently launch temporal change analysis only when particular features of interest are possibly present in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: John M. Sabol, Maggie Mei-Kei Fung, Vianney Pierre Battle, Gopal B. Avinash
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Patent number: 7412111Abstract: The present invention provides a method and associated system for processing a digital medical image. The method includes defining a plurality regions of an initial digital medical image, wherein the initial digital medical image is a combined initial digital medical image formed from the digital pasting of a plurality of individual initial digital medical images, and wherein the initial digital medical image is an exposure-normalized initial digital medical image; measuring an intensity for each of the plurality of regions of the initial digital medical image; deriving an intensity weighting function using the intensity measured for each of the plurality of regions of the initial digital medical image; and applying the intensity weighting function to the initial digital medical image to form a final digital medical image.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Vianney Pierre Battle, Renuka Uppaluri, Richard Warp
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Publication number: 20080125846Abstract: A method for placing a stent is disclosed herein. The method includes obtaining a first pre-acquired image of a patient taken at a first orientation, and obtaining a second pre-acquired image of the patient taken at a second orientation. The method also includes navigating a catheter toward a predetermined location after obtaining the first pre-acquired image and the second pre-acquired image. Navigating a catheter includes estimating the position of the catheter, and conveying the estimated position of the catheter by superimposing a graphical representation of the catheter onto the first pre-acquired image and the second pre-acquired image. The method for placing a stent also includes releasing the stent from the catheter after the catheter reaches the predetermined location. A corresponding system for placing a stent is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Vianney Pierre Battle, Richard Auguste Leparmentier
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Patent number: 7184062Abstract: Statistically-based image blending methods and systems for pasting a plurality of digital sub-images together into a single final pasted image are described herein. One embodiment comprises methods for blending a plurality of digital sub-images together into a single pasted image, comprising utilizing a statistically-based image blending technique to blend pixel intensities of at least two digital sub-images together to create a single pasted image thereof. In embodiments, the statistically-based image blending technique comprises utilizing the pixel intensities themselves, instead of utilizing only the locations of the pixel intensities, to blend the pixel intensities of the at least two digital sub-images together. Computer-readable mediums encoded with programming for blending a plurality of digital sub-images together into a single pasted image, and digital radiographic imaging systems comprising such programming, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventor: Vianney Pierre Battle
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Patent number: 7050615Abstract: A temporal image processing system includes a temporal processing controller receiving a first image signal and a second image signal from a scanning unit. The temporal processing controller includes a segmentation module, which isolates at least one region of interest between at least two image signals and generates therefrom a segmentation signal. The temporal processing controller also includes a registration module, which receives the segmentation signal and registers the region of interest and generates therefrom a registration signal. The temporal processing controller still further includes a comparison module, which receives the segmentation signal and the registration signal. The comparison module generates therefrom an adaptive comparison signal of the image signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: GE Medical Systems Glogal Technology Company, LLCInventors: Gopal B. Avinash, John M. Sabol, Vianney Pierre Battle, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Renuka Uppaluri
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Patent number: 6885724Abstract: Systems and methods that utilize asymmetric geometry to acquire radiographic tomosynthesis images are described. Embodiments comprise tomosynthesis systems and methods for creating a reconstructed image of an object from a plurality of two-dimensional x-ray projection images. These systems comprise: an x-ray detector; and an x-ray source capable of emitting x-rays directed at the x-ray detector; wherein the tomosynthesis system utilizes asymmetric image acquisition geometry, where ?1??0, during image acquisition, wherein ?1 is a sweep angle on one side of a center line of the x-ray detector, and ?0 is a sweep angle on an opposite side of the center line of the x-ray detector, and wherein the total sweep angle, ?asym, is ?asym=?1+?0. Reconstruction algorithms may be utilized to produce reconstructed images of the object from the plurality of two-dimensional x-ray projection images.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Baojun Li, Abdulrahman Al-Khalidy, Jeffrey W. Eberhard, Stephen W. Metz, Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus, Vianney Pierre Battle
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Publication number: 20040252873Abstract: An image processing system includes a dataset generator within an image controller generating a first derived member of a first dataset from an acquired member of the first dataset. The dataset generator further generates a first derived member of a second dataset from an acquired member of the second dataset. Temporal comparators within the image controller compare the first derived member of the first dataset and the first derived member the second dataset and generate a comparison signal therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, LLCInventors: GOPAL B. AVINASH, Kadri Nizar Jabri, John M. Sabol, Renuka Uppaluri, Vianney Pierre Battle
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Patent number: 6771736Abstract: A temporal image processing system includes a temporal processing controller receiving at least two images temporally spaced apart, from a scanning unit. The temporal processing controller includes a registration module, which registers a region of interest within the images and generates therefrom a registration signal. The temporal processing controller further includes a confidence module receiving the registration signal and generating a confidence map therefrom. The confidence map enhances contrast of temporal changes in the object relative to a contrast due to misregistrations.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: John M. Sabol, Gopal B. Avinash, Vianney Pierre Battle, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Renuka Uppaluri
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Publication number: 20040022425Abstract: A temporal image processing system includes a temporal processing controller receiving a first image signal and a second image signal from a scanning unit. The temporal processing controller includes a segmentation module, which isolates at least one region of interest between at least two image signals and generates therefrom a segmentation signal. The temporal processing controller also includes a registration module, which receives the segmentation signal and registers the region of interest and generates therefrom a registration signal. The temporal processing controller still further includes a comparison module, which receives the segmentation signal and the registration signal. The comparison module generates therefrom an adaptive comparison signal of the image signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLCInventors: Gopal B. Avinash, John M. Sabol, Vianney Pierre Battle, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Renuka Uppaluri
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Publication number: 20040017935Abstract: A temporal image processing system includes a temporal processing controller receiving a first image signal and a second image signal from a scanning unit. The temporal processing controller includes a segmentation module, which isolates at least one region of interest between at least two image signals and generates therefrom a segmentation signal. The temporal processing controller also includes a registration module, which receives the segmentation signal and registers the region of interest and generates therefrom a registration signal. The temporal processing controller still further includes a comparison module, which receives the segmentation signal and the registration signal. The comparison module generates therefrom an adaptive comparison signal of the image signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Gopal B. Avinash, John M. Sabol, Vianney Pierre Battle, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Renuka Uppaluri
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Publication number: 20040017892Abstract: A temporal image processing system includes a temporal processing controller receiving at least two images temporally spaced apart, from a scanning unit. The temporal processing controller includes a registration module, which registers a region of interest within the images and generates therefrom a registration signal. The temporal processing controller further includes a confidence module receiving the registration signal and generating a confidence map therefrom. The confidence map enhances contrast of temporal changes in the object relative to a contrast due to misregistrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: GE Medical Systems Global Technology CompanyInventors: John M. Sabol, Gopal B. Avinash, Vianney Pierre Battle, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Renuka Uppaluri