Siemens Healthcare GmbH patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Siemens Healthcare GmbH on November 30th, 2023

STRETCHER BOARD OF A PATIENT COUCH (18325253)

Main Inventor

Konstantin KNODT

Brief explanation

The patent application is for a stretcher board used in a patient couch.

• The stretcher board is designed to support a patient.
• The stretcher board has a hollow body with a closed monolithic lateral area.
• The closed monolithic lateral area includes a subregion that is upwardly directed and defines a patient support surface.
• The patient support surface has a convex curvature that is directed upward.

Abstract

One or more example embodiments relates to a stretcher board of a patient couch. The stretcher board is configured to support a patient. The stretcher board includes a hollow body with a closed monolithic lateral area, the closed monolithic lateral area including an upwardly directed subregion defining a patient support surface, the patient support surface having an upwardly directed convex curvature.

METHOD FOR MULTI-ENERGY X-RAY IMAGING, X-RAY FACILITY, TREATMENT SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND ELECTRONICALLY READABLE DATA CARRIER (18198541)

Main Inventor

Stanislav Tashenov

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for multi-energy X-ray imaging to display contrast material in a field of view.

- The contrast material has a high atomic number (at least 65) or a high k-edge (at least 60 keV). - Two image datasets with different X-ray spectra are recorded and combined to obtain display information of the contrast material. - Spectrally acting filters are used to generate the X-ray spectra from the X-ray source. - The filters are designed to maximize the differential spectrum, which includes a range of higher absorption by the contrast material starting from its k-edge.

Abstract

A method is provided for multi-energy X-ray imaging of a field of view in order to display a contrast material, located in the field of view, having an atomic number of at least 65, (e.g., at least 73), and/or a k-edge of at least 60 keV. In the method, two image datasets having different X-ray spectra are recorded and are combined in order to ascertain display information of the contrast material, wherein the X-ray spectra are generated by using at least one spectrally acting filter, starting from a source spectrum of an X-ray source in such a way that the value of their differential spectrum has a maximum, which includes a range, beginning at the k-edge of the contrast material, of higher absorption by the contrast material.

DYNAMIC VESSEL ROADMAPPING (18310125)

Main Inventor

Anamaria Vizitiu

Brief explanation

The present application describes a computer-based method for creating dynamic vessel roadmaps.

• The method involves generating a library of vessel roadmaps, each containing an image and alignment data.
• Real-time fluoroscopy images and corresponding information are obtained.
• The vessel roadmap image is overlaid onto the real-time fluoroscopy image using alignment data and fluoroscopy information.
• The vessel roadmap image and the real-time fluoroscopy image are aligned using additional alignment data and fluoroscopy information.
• The second alignment data is derived from the corresponding vessel roadmap image.

Abstract

The present application relates to a computer-implemented dynamic vessel roadmapping method. The method comprises generating a vessel roadmap library, the vessel roadmap library including a plurality of vessel roadmaps, wherein each vessel roadmap comprises vessel roadmap image and first and second alignment data, obtaining a real-time fluoroscopy image and corresponding real-time first and second fluoroscopy information, overlaying a vessel roadmap image of the vessel roadmap library with the real-time fluoroscopy image based on the first alignment data, the second alignment data, and the real time first and second fluoroscopy information and aligning the vessel roadmap image and the real-time fluoroscopy image based on the second alignment data and the real time second fluoroscopy information, wherein the second alignment data is derived from the corresponding vessel roadmap image.

METHOD FOR PLANNING A RECORDING OF AN X-RAY IMAGE OF A PATIENT BY AN X-RAY SYSTEM, AND OVERALL SYSTEM (18198924)

Main Inventor

Alois Regensburger

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for planning a recording of an X-ray image of a patient using an X-ray system and a mobile device with a display area.

• The method involves capturing at least one first recording of a specific region of the patient using a capturing apparatus, such as an optical camera.
• A patient model of the patient's anatomy is created based on the captured recordings.
• The position and orientation of the mobile device are also captured.
• Using the patient model, the first recording, and the position/orientation of the mobile device, a virtual X-ray image of at least one part of the patient is generated.
• The virtual X-ray image is then displayed on the display area of the mobile device.

This innovation allows for better planning and visualization of X-ray recordings by utilizing a mobile device and virtual imaging technology.

Abstract

A method for planning a recording of an X-ray image of a patient by an X-ray system. The X-ray system includes a recording system that may be adjusted into a large number of projection geometries with an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, using a mobile device comprising a display area. The method includes creating at least one first recording of a recording region of the patient by a capturing apparatus, for example an optical camera, providing a patient model of the patient anatomy of the patient, capturing the position and orientation of the manually positioned mobile device, creating a virtual X-ray image of at least one part of the patient using the patient model, at least the first recording and the position and/or orientation of the mobile device, and displaying the virtual X-ray image on the display area of the mobile device.

Communication in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System (18203691)

Main Inventor

Philipp Höcht

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that includes an internet protocol (IP) communication system for transmitting IP-based communication data, an audio/video output, and an audio/video source. 

• The MRI system also includes an audio/video/IP gateway device that has multiple non-IP interfaces for receiving and outputting audio/video data.
• The non-IP interfaces use non-IP protocols, while an IP interface connected to the communication system uses a predefined audio/video IP protocol.
• A controller is responsible for converting received audio/video data between the non-IP and IP protocols.
• The converted audio/video data is then outputted via the IP interface in IP protocol and via the non-IP interfaces using the corresponding non-IP protocol.

Abstract

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an internet protocol (IP) communication system for communicating IP-based communication data, an audio/video output, and an audio/video source. The MRI system also includes an audio/video/IP gateway device with multiple non-IP interfaces operable to receive and output audio/video data. The non-IP interfaces use non-IP protocols, while an IP interface connected to the communication system uses a predefined audio/video IP protocol. A controller is operable to convert received audio/video data between the non-IP and IP protocols, output converted audio/video data via the IP interface in IP protocol, and output converted audio/video data via the non-IP interfaces using the corresponding non-IP protocol.

METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC SELECTION OF CONTENTS IN A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND DEVICES THEREOF (17664877)

Main Inventor

Egan Schulz

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a system and method for dynamic selection in a graphical user interface.

- The system and method display content data selections and an operation to be performed on them on a graphical user interface. - Changes made to the displayed content data selections are received by the system and method. - The received changes are displayed while retaining the original content data selections and operation on the graphical user interface.

Abstract

Embodiments provide a system and method for providing dynamic selection in a graphical user interface. The system and method display one or more selections of content data and an operation to be performed on the one or more selections of the content data, on a graphical user interface. The system and method receive one or more changes to the displayed one or more selections of content data. The system and method display the received one or more changes while retaining the displayed one or more selections of the content data and the operation to be performed on the displayed one or more selections of the content data, on the graphical user interface.

AUTOFILL PARTIAL SHIFT (17664878)

Main Inventor

Egan Schulz

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for scheduling shifts.

• The system receives a shift request that includes information about the required skill set and shift details.
• It identifies workers who possess the required skill set.
• The identified workers are ranked based on the shift data.
• The highest ranked worker is assigned the shift request.
• The identity of the highest ranked worker accepting the shift request is displayed on a user interface.

Abstract

Embodiments provide a system and method for scheduling a shift. The system and method receive a shift request comprising a skill set and shift data. Based on the skill set, workers are identified who have the received skill set. The identified workers with the received skill set are ranked based on the shift data and assigned a rank. A shift request is sent to the highest ranked worker. An output to a user interface displays the identity of the highest ranked worker accepting the shift request.

METHODS FOR CREATING A CUSTOMIZED SCHEDULING CALENDAR AND DEVICES THEREOF (17664879)

Main Inventor

Egan Schulz

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for creating a customized scheduling calendar using a computing device.

• The computing device receives a selection of a day and a time duration from the user.
• Based on this input, the computing device generates a customized schedule calendar interface.
• The customized schedule calendar interface includes a work week starting from the selected day and spanning the received time duration.
• Finally, the computing device provides the generated customized schedule calendar interface to the user.

Abstract

A method creating a customized scheduling calendar includes receiving, by a computing device, a selection of a day and a time duration. A customized schedule calendar interface including a work week starting from the received selection of the day for the received time duration is generated by the computing device. The generated customized schedule calendar interface is then provided by the computing device.

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR EVALUATING A CT DATA SET REGARDING PERIVASCULAR TISSUE, EVALUATION DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND ELECTRONICALLY READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18365507)

Main Inventor

Felix DENZINGER

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a computer-based method for evaluating CT scan data of a patient's coronary region to analyze the perivascular tissue of a target blood vessel.

• The method automatically determines the centerline of the target blood vessel in the CT scan data.
• A region of interest is defined around the centerline, including an outer region radius that is larger than the radius of the target blood vessel.
• The method calculates quantitative values from the CT scan data within the defined region of interest.

This innovation aims to provide a computerized approach to analyze perivascular tissue in CT scans, potentially aiding in the evaluation of coronary conditions.

Abstract

A computer-implemented method is for evaluating a CT data set of a coronary region of a patient regarding perivascular tissue of at least one target blood vessel. In an embodiment, the computer-implemented method automatically determines a centerline of at least the at least one target blood vessel in the CT data set; defines a region of interest as including at least one defined outer region radius around an extension interval of the centerline, the outer region radius being relatively larger than a radius of the at least one target blood vessel; and calculates at least one quantitative value from CT data in the region of interest.

DETERMINING COMPARABLE PATIENTS ON THE BASIS OF ONTOLOGIES (18246731)

Main Inventor

Oliver FRINGS

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a computer-based method for determining a similarity measure between two patients based on their medical data.

• The method involves receiving data records for each patient and a medical ontology, which is a structured representation of medical knowledge.
• A patient ontology is then determined based on the medical ontology and the patient data records.
• The similarity measure is calculated based on the patient ontology, providing a quantifiable measure of similarity between the two patients.
• This method can be used to identify patients with similar medical conditions or characteristics, aiding in personalized medicine and treatment recommendations.

Abstract

One or more example embodiments relates to a computer-implemented method for determining a similarity measure, the similarity measure describing a similarity between a first patient and a second patient. The method includes receiving a first patient data record, wherein the first patient data record is assigned to the first patient; receiving a second patient data record, wherein the second patient data record is assigned to the second patient; receiving or determining a medical ontology, wherein the medical ontology is independent of the first patient data record and the second patient data record; determining a patient ontology based on the medical ontology and at least one of the first patient data record or the second patient data record; and determining the similarity measure based on the patient ontology.

GANTRY DRIVE WITH INTEGRAL POWER TRANSMISSION (18325286)

Main Inventor

Thomas WEIDINGER

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a gantry drive system for medical imaging machines.

• The gantry drive system consists of a stator, rotor, cavity, and controller.
• The rotor surrounds the cavity, which is used to hold the patient.
• The stator and rotor together form a motor that generates a rotating-field power.
• The rotating-field power is divided into two parts: mechanical drive power and electrical supply power.
• The mechanical drive power is used to rotate the rotor and move the gantry.
• The electrical supply power is used to power the payload apparatus, which could be any equipment attached to the gantry.
• The controller can adjust the distribution of the rotating-field power between the two parts.

Abstract

A gantry drive includes a multiphase stator, a multiphase rotor, a tunnel-shaped cavity configured to receive a patient, and a controller. The multiphase rotor spatially surrounds the cavity. The multiphase stator and the multiphase rotor form a multiphase motor configured to produce a rotating-field power. A first portion of the rotating-field power provides a mechanical drive power to produce a rotational movement of the multiphase rotor, and a second portion of the rotating-field power provides an electrical supply power for a payload apparatus. The controller is configured to vary at least one of the first portion or the second portion.