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20090054930 | Anterior cervical staple - A surgical staple for discectomy by an anterior approach that comprises a plate with sharp-pointed projections positioned at each of four corners of the plate and extending perpendicularly there from for frictional insertion into pilot holes formed in the vertebrae, and a pair of circular apertures in the plate spaced along a centerline for insertion of bone screws. The plurality of projections may further comprise four barbed and pointed projections that a surgeon may quickly tap into the bone, thereafter securing the staple with two smaller bone screws. An Annular C shaped retention locking clip retains the bone screws and prevents counter-rotation and back out. | 02-26-2009 |
20090099602 | Method of lateral facet approach, decompression and fusion using screws and staples as well as arthroplasty - A method of performing vertebral facet fusion by lateral approach and related devices. The lateral approach to facet fusion involves identifying the lateral mass and then introducing any of the fixation methods known or described herein laterally at one or more facets through the use of a hollow cannula. A surgical bone staple have a perforated bridge is used across the lateral facet joint where fixation is required. Where fusion is desired, a bone screw have lateral perforations of the shank is inserted through the bridge perforation at the joint to promote fusion. The staple and screw may be used in conjunction with one another or individually. The facet joint may be distracted prior to fixation to increase the foraminal space and decompress the neural structures to relieve pain. The method involves less surgical time, reduced blood loss and discomfort for the patient as compared to the posterior approach. | 04-16-2009 |
20090248159 | Artificial disc prosthesis for replacing a damaged nucleus - A multi-piece disc replacement implant device for replacing a disc removed by a discectomy including an upper plate member, a lower plate member, and an intermediate resilient member providing movement between the two plate members replicating the natural movement of the spine including flexion/extension, lateral bending, and, in some embodiments, rotation. The plate members are rigid and have orthogonal sidewalls forming an enclosure. The resilient member is an elastic solid or a multi-chamber balloon structure of fluid-filled sacks that collectively define a non-uniform shape such as an oblate spheroid, or a helically coiled string of beads. Such an implant is capable of supporting the compressive and cyclic loads required of a natural disc. The upper and lower plate members are cooperatively formed to selectively limit the allowable range of motion in any given direction. Alternate embodiments of the invention may be employed in conjunction with removal of the nucleus pulposus when removal of the annulus fibrosus (annulotomy) is not required or desirable. | 10-01-2009 |
20100042165 | Bone anchoring member - A threaded rod or pedicle screw for insertion into the pedicle portion of a vertebra and having at its exposed end a second threaded rod rigidly connected in a generally parallel orientation to the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw. The second rod being offset from the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw and having a locking pin or arm and retaining nut for affixing a rod to the pedicle screw substantially over and aligned with the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw. | 02-18-2010 |
20100168796 | Bone anchoring member with clamp mechanism - A pedicle screw for insertion into the pedicle portion of a vertebra and having at its exposed end a threaded rod connected in a generally parallel orientation to the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw but laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw. The threaded rod may be secured directly to the screw but is preferable provided with a collar that is captured by an enlarged screw head to seat, orient and retain the threaded rod in position. A locking arm and retaining nut are provided over the threaded rod for affixing a spinal rod to the pedicle screw substantially over and aligned with the longitudinal axis of the screw. A yoke may be provided in the collar also to receive and secure the rod. An alternate cap and clamping elements enable the incorporation of cross links between multiple screws and/or rods. | 07-01-2010 |
20100280555 | METHOD OF LATERAL FACET APPROACH, DECOMPRESSION AND FUSION USING SCREWS AND STAPLES AS WELL AS ARTHROPLASTY - A method of performing vertebral facet fusion by lateral approach and related devices. The lateral approach to facet fusion involves identifying the lateral mass and introducing any of the fixation methods known or described herein laterally at one or more facets through the use of a Kirschner wire guide, a cannulated bone drill and cooperatively cannulated staple guide. A surgical bone staple have a perforated bridge is used across the lateral facet joint where fixation is required. Where fusion is desired, a bone screw have lateral perforations of the shank is inserted through the cannulated staple guide and bridge perforation at the joint to promote fusion. A staple cap and graft container for overlay grafting may be utilized for additional fusion. The method involves less surgical time, reduced blood loss and discomfort for the patient as compared to the posterior approach. | 11-04-2010 |
20120016419 | Dynamic Inter-Spinous Process Spacer - An interspinous process spacer and method of implantation for distraction of the vertebra including an expandable member, a self sealing percutaneous access port in fluid engagement with the expandable member and an anchor member secured to and in fluid engagement with said tubular member. The anchor member may be an arcuate channel mechanically secured to adjacent spinous process by bone screws through a plurality of slots in the legs of the channel. The port allows for adding or removing fluid from the one or more chambers or envelopes of the expandable member in order to adjust the volume of the expandable member and thus the interspinous process spacing. Subsequent to initial implantation and expansion the volume of the expandable member may be increased or decreased in a non-surgical in-office procedure in which a needle is used to add or remove fluid from the expandable member via the port and tubular member. The flowable material/fluid may be a liquid such as saline, gel such as silicone, or a viscous polymer and my further remain in a liquid state or harden to a viscoelastic state with or without additional intervention. | 01-19-2012 |
20120116516 | ARTIFICIAL DISC PROSTHESIS FOR REPLACING A DAMAGED NUCLEUS - A multi-piece disc replacement implant for replacing a disc removed by a discectomy including an upper plate member, a lower plate member, and an intermediate resilient member providing movement between the two plate members replicating the natural movement of the spine. The plate members are rigid and have orthogonal sidewalls forming an enclosure. The resilient member is an elastic solid or a multi-chamber balloon structure of fluid-filled sacks that collectively define a non-uniform shape such as an oblate spheroid, or a helically coiled string of beads. Such an implant is capable of supporting the compressive and cyclic loads required of a natural disc. The upper and lower plate members are cooperatively formed to selectively limit the allowable range of motion in any given direction and a provided with protrusions to be received in one or more channels cooperatively formed in the vertebrae and secured in place by a bone screw. | 05-10-2012 |
20120143336 | DYNAMIC INTERBODY CAGE ANCHOR SYSTEM - A system and method of securing an intervertebral fusion cage within the intervertebral space between adjacent vertebra in which one or more slots are provided in an anterior surface of the cage each extending from an oversized aperture. A retention plate having a post and enlarged head is advanced into each slot via the oversized aperture and captured therein. The post is advanced to the terminal end of the plate and secured to vertebral body at its distal end by a bone screw. A locking clip is slideably positioned on the retention plate to prevent withdrawal of the bone screw. The slots preferably extend to margins of the anterior surface of the cage in, for example, the pattern of an “X” or an “H”. Sliding of the posts in the slots prevents the system from carrying the vertebral load (load shielding) and permits reduction in the intervertebral space to promote bone growth and fusion by graft material retained in the spacer. | 06-07-2012 |
20130304213 | LATERALLY EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION CAGE - An fusion cage having a longitudinal element and two planar bendable expansion arms slideably captured in a track on opposing sides, the expansion arms expandable from a pre-implantation position adjacent to the longitudinal element to a deployed position bounding an area around the longitudinal element in which bone graft material may be packed and retained after implantation into the intervertebral space. The longitudinal element is eliminated in favor of front and back lateral tracks in which the opposing ends of the expansion arms are slideably received so as to allow expansion of the bounded areas in both a lateral and anterior-posterior direction by sliding within the channels. Expansion of the area within the bendable members may be accomplished by rotation of leaves to which the bendable members are rigidly and slideably affixed. | 11-14-2013 |
20140343613 | BONE ANCHORING MEMBER WITH CLAMP MECHANISM - A multi-piece disc replacement implant for replacing a disc removed by a discectomy including an upper plate member, a lower plate member, and an intermediate resilient member providing movement between te two plate members replicating the natural movement of the spine. The plate members are rigid and have orthogonal sidewalls forming an enclosure. The resilient member is an elastic solid or a multi-chamber balloon structure of fluid-filled sacks that collectively define a non-uniform shape such as an oblate spheroid, or a helically coiled string of beads. Such an implant is capable of supporting the compressive and cyclic loads required of a natural disc. The upper and lower plate members are cooperatively formed to selectively limit the allowable range of motion in any given direction and a provided with protrusions to be received in one or more channels cooperatively formed in the vertebrae and secured in place by a bone screw. | 11-20-2014 |
20150230935 | Minimally Invasive Expandable Interbody Fusion Cage - An interbody fusion cage comprised of two support elements that separate after insertion into the interbody space to form a pocket into which graft material may be inserted. The expansion of the support elements deploys ribbons between the two support elements to further insulate the pocket into which the graft material is inserted, thereby holding it securely in place. Ribbons may be formed of a flexible material so that graft material can be inserted by a surgeon above or below them. Ribbons may also be deployed manually by the surgeon so as to allow insertion of graft material before the ribbon is deployed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230936 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION CAGE - An interbody fusion cage comprised of two support elements that separate after insertion into the interbody space to form a pocket into which graft material may be inserted. The expansion of the support elements deploys a band between the two support elements to further insulate the pocket into which the graft material is inserted, thereby holding it securely in place. The band may be formed of a flexible material so that it can fold to fit into a space between the support elements prior to separation of same. | 08-20-2015 |
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20110288926 | INCENTIVE NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTING INCENTIVES ON A NETWORK-WIDE BASIS AND FOR PERMITTING USER ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVES FROM A PLURALITY OF NETWORK SERVERS - An incentive network equipped with methods for distributing incentives on a network-wide basis and for permitting user access to individual incentives from any network server. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a method performed by a server for accessing incentives in an network, comprises steps of receiving an access request from a device associated with a user and connected to the network, transmitting identifying information corresponding to the access request to a host, receiving incentive information from the host reflecting available incentives corresponding to the identifying information, and transmitting a network document, including the incentive information, to the device associated with the user in response to the access request. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a computer-implemented method for accessing incentives in an network, comprises transmitting an access request to access a server in the network, receiving a subscriber request for a subscriber ID associated with the access request, transmitting the subscriber ID to the server, and receiving in response to the access request incentive information reflecting available incentives corresponding to the subscriber ID, wherein the server provides the subscriber ID to a host that selects and transmits the incentive information to the server. | 11-24-2011 |
20130006763 | INCENTIVE NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTING INCENTIVES ON A NETWORK-WIDE BASIS AND FOR PERMITTING USER ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVES FROM A PLURALITY OF NETWORK SERVERS - Systems and methods for distributing incentives on a network-wide basis and for permitting user access to individual incentives from any network server are provided. A method performed by a server for accessing incentives may include receiving an access request from a device associated with a user and connected to a network, transmitting identifying information corresponding to the access request to a host, receiving incentive information from the host reflecting available incentives corresponding to the identifying information, and transmitting a network document, including the incentive information, to the device associated with the user in response to the access request. | 01-03-2013 |
20140081752 | INCENTIVE NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTING INCENTIVES ON A NETWORK-WIDE BASIS AND FOR PERMITTING USER ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVES FROM A PLURALITY OF NETWORK SERVERS - Systems and methods for distributing incentives on a network-wide basis and for permitting user access to individual incentives from any network server are provided. A method performed by a server for accessing incentives may include receiving an access request from a device associated with a user and connected to a network, transmitting identifying information corresponding to the access request to a host, receiving incentive information from the host reflecting available incentives corresponding to the identifying information, and transmitting a network document, including the incentive information, to the device associated with the user in response to the access request. | 03-20-2014 |
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20090013182 | Centralized Identification and Authentication System and Method - A method and system is provided by a Central-Entity, for identification and authorization of users over a communication network such as Internet. Central-Entity centralizes users personal and financial information in a secure environment in order to prevent the distribution of user's information in e-commerce. This information is then used to create digital identity for the users. The digital identity of each user is dynamic, non predictable and time dependable, because it is a combination of user name and a dynamic, non predictable and time dependable secure code that will be provided to the user for his identification. The user will provide his digital identity to an External-Entity such as merchant or service provider. The External-Entity is dependent on Central-Entity to identify the user based on the digital identity given by the user. The External-Entity forwards user's digital identity to the Central-Entity for identification and authentication of the user and the transaction. The identification and authentication system provided by the Central-Entity, determines whether the user is an authorized user by checking whether the digital identity provided by the user to the External-Entity, corresponds to the digital identity being held for the user by the authentication system. If they correspond, then the authentication system identifies the user as an authorized user, and sends an approval identification and authorization message to the External-Entity, otherwise the authentication system will not identify the user as an authorized user and sends a denial identification and authorization message to the External-Entity. | 01-08-2009 |
20110066940 | Music/video messaging system and method - A system and method for creating custom music/video messages to facilitate and/or improve social interaction. The music/video messages may include at least portions of music, video, pictures, slideshows, and/or text. Custom music/video messages may be created by a user in communication with a music/video provider and a music/video messaging system. The music/video messaging system and/or a distribution network send the music/video messages to one or more intended recipient(s). The custom music/video messages are representative of feelings or emotions to be communicated by the user to the one or more recipient(s). | 03-17-2011 |
20110087971 | Music/video messaging - Device(s) and computer program products for creating custom music/video messages to facilitate and/or improve social interaction. The created music/video messages include at least portions of: music, video, pictures, slideshows, and/or text. The music/video messages enable feelings or emotions to be communicated by the user of the device to one or more recipient device(s). | 04-14-2011 |
20130036053 | Centralized Identification and Authentication System and Method - A Central-Entity centralizes users' personal and financial information in a secure environment in order to prevent the distribution of user's information in e-commerce. This information is then used to create digital identity for the users. The digital identity of each user is dynamic, non-predictable and time dependent, because it is a combination of a user name and a dynamic, non-predictable and time dependent secure code that will be provided to the user for his identification. The user provides his digital identity to an External-Entity such as merchant or service provider. The External-Entity is dependent on Central-Entity to identify the user based on the digital identity given by the user. The External-Entity forwards the user's digital identity to the Central-Entity for identification and authentication of the user and the transaction. | 02-07-2013 |
20130191889 | Direct Authentication System and Method via Trusted Authenticators - Fraud and identity theft are enabled by two faulty assumptions about the way that the identity of a person is verified in our society. The first is that someone who demonstrates knowledge of certain items of personal or financial information about a particular person is presumed to be that person. The second assumption, which gives rise to the first assumption, is that these items of information can be kept confidential. Because fraudsters and identity thieves often seek to use their victim's personal and financial information, this invention proposes a direct authentication system and method that does not depend on these assumptions. The proposed method enables businesses to determine whether the customer is truly the person who he says he is by adopting a new “two-factor” authentication technique and authenticating customer's identity utilizing customer's trusted authenticator. A customer's trusted authenticator can be found within the financial services community; in particular, a bank or other financial institution with whom the customer has a trusted relationship, such as a bank account. | 07-25-2013 |
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20090284183 | CFL Auto Shutoff for Improper Use Condition - An auto shutoff mechanism that automatically turns off power to a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) in the presence of an improper use, or an excessive temperature condition, is disclosed. The auto shutoff includes a temperature transducer, a temperature monitoring circuit, or a microprocessor with memory, and a supporting control circuit. The temperature monitoring circuit, or a predetermined algorithm stored in memory, monitors the ambient temperature for an excessive temperature condition. Upon detection of an excessive temperature condition, the temperature monitoring circuit instructs the control circuit to turn off power to the CFL. Once the detected temperature falls below a predetermined level, power is restored to the CFL. | 11-19-2009 |
20140034748 | VOLATILE MATERIAL DISPENSER AND METHOD OF EMITTING A VOLATILE MATERIAL - A method of emitting a volatile material includes the step of programming a volatile material dispenser to include at least two intensity levels, wherein upon initiation of each of the intensity levels for an operating cycle, a resistor is operated at a first percentage of its power rating for a first period of time. Upon selection of a first of the at least two intensity levels and after the first period of time, the resistor is operated at a second percentage of its power rating for a remainder of an operating cycle. Upon selection of a second of the at least two intensity levels and after the first period of time, the resistor is operated at the second percentage of its power rating for a second period of time and, after the second period of time, operating the resistor at a third percentage of its power rating for a remainder of an operating cycle. | 02-06-2014 |
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20120000431 | Electronic Pet Containment System - The present invention relates to an electronic containment system including one or more site units and one or more pet units. The site unit couples to a geographic site, while the pet unit is worn by a pet. Each unit includes a transceiver, and may be paired such that a unit connected to a facility or site selectively activates an alarm on the pet unit to direct the pet away from the facility. Specifically, a user enters user-defined parameters such as pet identification, permitted access level, and type of notification. A first pet unit may be programmed to permit a first pet access to the site, while a second pet unit may be programmed to deny a second pet access to the site. | 01-05-2012 |
20130118081 | Door Viewer Security Cover - The present invention is directed toward a security cover for a door viewer such as a peephole. The security cover includes a housing having a forward opening configured to align with the peephole, a rearward viewing port, and an eyecup. The security cover further includes a shutter mechanism that is manually repositionable from a closed position to an opened position via engagement of an actuator. In operation, the security cover is coupled to a door such that it covers the door viewer. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118083 | Door Viewer Security Cover - The present invention is directed toward a security cover for a door viewer such as a peephole. The security cover includes a housing having a forward opening configured to align with the peephole, a rearward viewing port, and an eyecup. The security cover further includes a shutter mechanism that is manually repositionable from a closed position to an opened position via engagement of an actuator. In operation, the security cover is coupled to a door such that it covers the door viewer. | 05-16-2013 |
20140318016 | DOOR VIEWER SECURITY COVER - A security cover device for a door viewer inserted into a door includes a housing configured to couple to a door with a door viewer, an eye piece movably coupled with the housing, and a shutter assembly. The shutter assembly includes a shutter member disposed within the housing, the shutter being configured to alter the amount of light passing through the housing, and an actuator in communication with the shutter member to selectively reposition the shutter member with respect to the housing from a first shutter member position to a second shutter member position, wherein the actuator is actuated to reposition the shutter member in response to the eye piece being moved in relation to the housing. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090061884 | DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC COUPON FOR A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - Dynamic mobile coupons (DMCs) having a variable commercial value and/or other variable coupon characteristic are provided herein. By way of example, a DMC can be distributed to a mobile device based on criteria established by a sponsor of the DMC. A redemption value of the DMC can be variable and dynamically established based at least in part on data associated with a recipient mobile device. Upon redemption of the DMC at a retail entity, the value is fixed and applied to a transaction. Details of the transaction are provided to a remote clearinghouse that performs mediation and indemnification functions to finalize the transaction. As described, the subject disclosure provides a DMC that facilitates a rich and flexible mechanism to generate purchasing incentive for consumers in a mobile environment. | 03-05-2009 |
20090076911 | MOBILE COUPONS UTILIZING PEER TO PEER RANGING - Providing for distribution of a dynamic mobile coupon (DMC) based on verified peer-to-peer (P-P) ranging between two wireless devices is described herein. By way of example, a first device can form a wireless link with a mobile device and initiate P-P ranging. By analyzing signals sent over the wireless link, a distance between such devices can be determined. In addition, at least a minimum distance between such devices can be verified based on actions performed by the mobile device that require a minimum completion time. Based in part on this verified distance, a DMC can be issued to the mobile device. Accordingly, the subject disclosure provides for increased security for issuing the DMC and mitigation of device spoofing, by verifying a minimum distance to the mobile devices and conditioning issuance of the DMC on such verified distance. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076912 | MANAGEMENT OF DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC COUPONS - Providing for management of a dynamic mobile coupon (DMC) at a mobile device is described herein. Particularly, dynamic characteristics associated with the DMC, such as a redeemable value, can be utilized to browse, sort, search, recall, or redeem the DMC utilizing a user interface of the mobile device. In other aspects, a DMC management application can interact with server components to backup and store DMC data, synchronize dynamic information (e.g., a dynamic redeemable value), access or manage a user profile, interface with other mobile devices to accomplish sharing, trading, exchanging, selling the DMC, and so on. Accordingly, provided is an efficient and personable way to manage mobile coupons in a mobile operating environment and provide increased value and utility for a user of such coupons. | 03-19-2009 |
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20150017951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSOCIATING DEVICES BASED ON ACTUATION OF INPUT DEVICES AND SIGNAL STRENGTH - Various operations may be performed based on a distance-related function associated with two or more devices. For example, an association procedure for two or more devices may be based on one or more determined distances. Similarly, presence management may be based on one or more determined distances. A distance-related function may take various form including, for example, a distance between devices, two or more distances between devices, a rate of change in a relative distance between devices, relative acceleration between devices, or some combination of two or more of the these distance-related functions. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024689 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING DEVICES BASED ON BIOMETRIC INFORMATION - Various operations may be performed based on a distance-related function associated with two or more devices. For example, an association procedure for two or more devices may be based on one or more determined distances. Similarly, presence management may be based on one or more determined distances. A distance-related function may take various form including, for example, a distance between devices, two or more distances between devices, a rate of change in a relative distance between devices, relative acceleration between devices, or some combination of two or more of the these distance-related functions. | 01-22-2015 |
20150163658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING OPERATIONS BASED ON DISTANCE TO AND MOTION OF REMOTE DEVICE - Various operations may be performed based on a distance-related function associated with two or more devices. For example, an association procedure for two or more devices may be based on one or more determined distances. Similarly, presence management may be based on one or more determined distances. A distance-related function may take various form including, for example, a distance between devices, two or more distances between devices, a rate of change in a relative distance between devices, relative acceleration between devices, or some combination of two or more of the these distance-related functions. | 06-11-2015 |
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20110178010 | USE OF PEPTIDES FOR PROMOTING WOUND HEALING - The current invention relates to the use of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the preparation of a medicament for the regeneration of tissue, preferably for the treatment of a wound. Further the invention relates to compositions comprising such peptides, and use of said peptides in both medical and nonmedical (cosmetic) applications. | 07-21-2011 |
20130288964 | Use of peptides for promoting wound healing - The current invention relates to the use of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the preparation of a medicament for the regeneration of tissue, preferably for the treatment of a wound. Further the invention relates to compositions comprising such peptides, and use of said peptides in both medical and nonmedical (cosmetic) applications. | 10-31-2013 |
20130288965 | Use of peptides for promoting wound healing - The current invention relates to the use of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the preparation of a medicament for the regeneration of tissue, preferably for the treatment of a wound. Further the invention relates to compositions comprising such peptides, and use of said peptides in both medical and nonmedical (cosmetic) applications. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296530 | Use of peptides for promoting wound healing - The current invention relates to the use of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the preparation of a medicament for the regeneration of tissue, preferably for the treatment of a wound. Further the invention relates to compositions comprising such peptides, and use of said peptides in both medical and nonmedical (cosmetic) applications. | 11-07-2013 |
20140114050 | Use of peptides for promoting wound healing - The current invention relates to the use of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the preparation of a medicament for the regeneration of tissue, preferably for the treatment of a wound. Further the invention relates to compositions comprising such peptides, and use of said peptides in both medical and nonmedical (cosmetic) applications. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090306538 | USE OF A SCALAR VALUE TO ASSESS NEUROLOGICAL STATUS - Methods, systems and devices for determining whether a patient has an abnormally high level of intracranial pressure is described. The method includes using a pupillometer to obtain pupillary response data from the patient. The pupillary response data can be representative of one or more pupillary response characteristics of the patient. The method further includes providing a data analysis system comprising a microprocessor that is in communication with the pupillometer. The microprocessor includes an algorithm that converts the pupillary response data to a scalar value that is indicative of the patient's level of intracranial pressure. The microprocessor can be a stand-alone computer connected to the pupillometer or it can be integral with the pupillometer. The method further includes using the data analysis system to derive a scalar value based on the pupillary response data from the patient, wherein the scalar value is indicative of the patient's level of intracranial pressure. The scalar value can be represented by a numerical value, graphical depiction, color, sound, or other visual or audio means that indicates a value. The scalar value can be a Scalar value that indicates that the patient's pupillary response characteristics indicate that the patient's intracranial pressure is within a normal range, an abnormal range, or that the pupillary response characteristics indicate that the pupil is non-responsive. | 12-10-2009 |
20100214532 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING ANISOCORIA AND ASYMMETRY OF PUPILLARY REACTION TO STIMULUS - A Pupillometer is disclosed. The Pupillometer has a display, an imaging apparatus that has a pupil finder and a microprocessor, and a memory in communication with the microprocessor. The display is sized to simultaneously display a video of y or more seconds in length of a left pupil and a video of y or more seconds in length of a right pupil. The pupil finder identifies the perimeter of a pupil. The imaging apparatus is capable of recording images of an individual's pupils at a rate of x image frames per second for a period of y or more seconds and playing back said image frames as a video at x image frames per second or at another rate that is faster or slower than x image frames per second. The memory has stored therein a program for enabling said microprocessor to do the following: (i) identify a center of the left pupil and a center of the right pupil for each image frame; (ii) synchronize each image frame of the two videos starting from the first frame; (iii) cause the display to display the two videos simultaneously such that each of the image frames of the video of the left eye is synchronized to a corresponding image frame of the video of the right eye when played back on the display; and (iv) cause the two videos to be displayed so that the center of the left pupil in each image frame is aligned on the display with the center of the right pupil for the corresponding image frame. | 08-26-2010 |
20130141556 | VIEWING AID WITH TRACKING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE - A viewing aid includes a camera, a viewing surface within a field of view of the camera, a memory, a display, and software programmed to track a tracking element within the field of view. Viewing material is placed on the viewing surface. The camera, viewing surface, and material all remain substantially stationary. The camera captures and stores an initial image of the material in the memory. The software then tracks the location of a tracking element within the field of view then maps the location to a portion of the initial image in memory using an X-Y coordinate system, and/or identifies character elements of the material adjacent the tracking element then maps the character elements to corresponding character elements of the initial image in memory. An enhanced image is then displayed on the display corresponding to the mapped portion of the initial image. | 06-06-2013 |
20130215383 | OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, SYSTEMS, PROGRAMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING EYES - An automated ophthalmic monitoring system for monitoring an eye of a subject is provided. The system includes an eyelid refractor and an ophthalmic imaging device having an imaging sensor or camera. An automated control unit is in communication with the eyelid retractor and the ophthalmic imaging device, wherein the automated control unit controls the operation of the eyelid retractor and the ophthalmic imaging device. | 08-22-2013 |
20140268037 | INTELLIGENT HEADREST AND OPHTHALMIC EXAMINATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An automated ophthalmic diagnostic system includes a portable, hand-held ophthalmic instrument and a headrest detachably attachable to the ophthalmic instrument. The ophthalmic instrument has an RFID reader, a microprocessor, and a display. The headrest has a read/write RFID tag that stores patient identification information and sequential ophthalmic data and can transmit that information to the ophthalmic instrument through near-field communication. The microprocessor has a program that analyzes the sequential ophthalmic data and provides an output on the display, wherein a trend within the ophthalmic data is visually identifiable in the output. | 09-18-2014 |
20150045012 | OPHTHALMIC ADAPTER FOR PERSONAL ELECTRONICS - A mobile phone cover having a housing capable of receiving a mobile telephone, wherein the housing comprises a telecentric lens, one or more IR LEDs, one or more visible LEDs, and means for communicating digital information or commands between the mobile phone cover and a mobile phone. | 02-12-2015 |
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20090141239 | Intelligent Patient Interface for Ophthalmic Instruments - An ophthalmic examination system comprising a headrest with a detection element, and an ophthalmic instrument (OI) having a microprocessor and a sensor in communication with the microprocessor. The sensor is configured to detect the presence of the detection element, and the headrest is configured for coupling to the OI. | 06-04-2009 |
20090174865 | Pupilary Screening Method and System - A method of screening a pupil of a subject to determine whether the pupil reflex resembles a canonical pupil reflex is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of stimulating the pupil with a stimulus source. The method further includes the steps of using a pupilometer to track the pupil's constriction response over a duration of time, wherein the step of tracking the pupil constriction response begins substantially simultaneously with or immediately subsequent to time | 07-09-2009 |
20100195049 | PUPILOMETER WITH PUPIL IRREGULARITY DETECTION, PUPIL TRACKING, AND PUPIL RESPONSE DETECTION CAPABILITY, GLAUCOMA SCREENING CAPABILITY, INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE DETECTION CAPABILITY, AND OCULAR ABERRATION MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY - A pupilometer that has image capturing means, a light source that emits light; and imaging software that processes image data obtained by the image capturing means and produces an output is described. The output comprises a single scalar value indicative of a neurological condition of a patient, wherein the scalar value can be applied to a scale indicative of a neurological condition. The image data comprises one or more components of the pupil's dynamic response to light emitted by the light source. | 08-05-2010 |
20100259725 | Intelligent Patient Interface for Ophthalmic Instruments - An ophthalmic examination system comprising a headrest with a detection element, and an ophthalmic instrument (OI) having a microprocessor and a sensor in communication with the microprocessor. The sensor is configured to detect the presence of the detection element, and the headrest is configured for coupling to the OI. | 10-14-2010 |
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20120274906 | Pupilary Screening System and Method - A method of screening a pupil of a subject to determine whether the pupil reflex resembles a canonical pupil reflex is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of stimulating the pupil with a stimulus source, such as a pupilometer and determining whether one of various pupillary response conditions is met. | 11-01-2012 |