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20130041687 | RECREATING THE STATE OF A CLINICAL SYSTEM - A method, system and medium are provided for enabling re-creation of a state of a computing system as it existed at a selected time. A plurality of data elements are tracked including functions and reference information employed in calculating one or more of the data elements. Versions of functions and reference information are also tracked. Thereby, a time at which to recreate the state of the system is selectable and the data elements that were available at or before the selected time are identifiable. And the versions of functions and reference information that were available at the selected time are identifiable. The state of the system at the selected time can thus be reviewed or analyzed as desired. | 02-14-2013 |
20130054262 | RECREATING A TIME-ORDERED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS - A method, system and medium are provided for enabling re-creation of a time-ordered sequence of clinical data. Sets of data elements for a patient are received in sequence from a clinical system, and for each data element a time stamp is attached. For any given set of data elements, a maximum time stamp is determined, implying that all events in a clinical system resulting in modifications to data elements contained in the set occurred on or before the maximum time stamp. A subsequent retrieval from a clinical system yields a set of data elements in which the time stamp for each data element occurs after the maximum time stamp from the previous set. | 02-28-2013 |
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20090281566 | BODILY SEALANTS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE-GUIDED DELIVERY OF SAME - Generally, systems, methods, and apparatus related to the use of a dynamic imaging modality in an image guided intervention are disclosed herein. More specifically, the use of such modalities in sealing a bodily opening, such as those that may be formed during an invasive medical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes viewing a representation of an instrument within a body of a patient, adjusting a position of the instrument based on the viewing such that a portion of the instrument is at a location within the body of the patient, and delivering a sealant via the instrument to the location within the body of the patient. The sealant is configured to seal an opening in the body part. | 11-12-2009 |
20120158047 | BODILY SEALANTS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE-GUIDED DELIVERY OF SAME - Generally, systems, methods, and apparatus related to the use of a dynamic imaging modality in an image guided intervention are disclosed herein. More specifically, the use of such modalities in sealing a bodily opening, such as those that may be formed during an invasive medical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes viewing a representation of an instrument within a body of a patient, adjusting a position of the instrument based on the viewing such that a portion of the instrument is at a location within the body of the patient, and delivering a sealant via the instrument to the location within the body of the patient. The sealant is configured to seal an opening in the body part. | 06-21-2012 |
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20150184920 | HEAT PUMP CONTROLLER CONFIGURABLE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF DEFROST MODES - A heat pump controller for use in a heat exchange system includes a first input connector, a second input connector, and a computing device. The first input connector is configured to be coupled to a first sensor for receiving a first signal from the first sensor. The second input connector is configured to be selectively coupled to a second sensor for selectively receiving a second signal from the second sensor. The computing device is configured to initiate a defrost cycle, and is selectively configurable between a plurality of defrost modes including a first defrost mode and a second defrost mode. In the first defrost mode the computing device initiates the defrost cycle based on the first signal received from the first sensor and a period of time. In the second defrost mode, the computing device initiates the defrost cycle based on at least the second signal received from the second sensor. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184921 | HEAT PUMP CONTROLLER WITH USER-SELECTABLE DEFROST MODES AND REVERSING VALVE ENERGIZING MODES - A heat pump controller for use in a heat exchange system includes a computing device and a user interface coupled to the computing device. The computing device is configured to initiate a defrost cycle based on one of a plurality of user-selectable defrost modes, and the user interface is configured to display the user-selectable defrost modes and receive a user selection corresponding to one of the user-selectable defrost modes. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184922 | HEAT PUMP CONTROLLER CONFIGURABLE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF REVERSING VALVE ENERGIZING MODES - A heat pump controller for use in a heat exchange system including an external heat exchanger, a compressor, a reversing valve, and an internal heat exchanger is provided. The heat pump controller includes a computing device and a user interface coupled to the computing device. The computing device is configured to output an energizing signal to the reversing valve while the heat exchange system is in one of a heating mode or a cooling mode based on one of a plurality of user-selectable reversing valve energizing modes. The user interface is configured to display the user-selectable reversing valve energizing modes, and receive a user selection corresponding to one of the user-selectable reversing valve energizing modes. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184924 | HEAT PUMP CONTROLLER FOR USE IN MULTIPLE TYPES OF HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEMS - A heat pump controller for use in a heat exchange system including an external heat exchanger, a compressor, a reversing valve, and an internal heat exchanger is provided. The heat pump controller includes a first input connector, a second input connector, an output connector, and a computing device. The first input connector is configured to be coupled to a first sensor for receiving a first signal from the first sensor. The second input connector is configured to be selectively coupled to a second sensor for selectively receiving a second signal from the second sensor. The output connector is configured to be coupled to the reversing valve. The computing device is configured to initiate a defrost cycle. The heat pump controller is configured to operate with at least two types of heat exchange systems. | 07-02-2015 |
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20090110147 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTATING AN ANODE IN AN X-RAY SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for an x-ray apparatus. The x-ray apparatus comprises a vacuum tube. A cathode is located in the vacuum tube and capable of emitting electrons. A rotatable magnetic anode located in the vacuum tube, capable of being rotated by a motor located outside of the vacuum tube, and capable of generating an x-ray beam in response to receiving the electrons emitted by the cathode. | 04-30-2009 |
20090128557 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING DATA FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS FROM X-RAYS - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for generating a three-dimensional model of an object of interest in an aircraft. In response to transmitting a plurality of x-rays from a set of transmission points into the aircraft, backscatter x-ray data is received. The object identified from a two-dimensional diagram of the backscatter data. Points for the object are created from the identification of the object in the received data. The points are placed at a first distance from the transmission points to form a first curve. The points are placed at a second distance from the transmission points to form a second curve. A first surface is formed from the first and second curves. A second surface is formed that intersects the first surface to form an intersection. Three-dimensional data is generated for the three-dimensional model of the object from the intersection. | 05-21-2009 |
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20100327174 | RAPID ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION OF AN X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for X-ray imaging are disclosed. An X-ray imaging system includes an X-ray tube to generate X-rays and a detector array to capture scattered X-rays. A rotational collimator directs the X-rays at an object under inspection. Rotational mechanisms rotate the X-ray tube and the detector array about a roll axis and a yaw axis to inspect various portions of the object. A track unit mechanism moves the X-ray imaging system linearly along a track unit to further inspect portions of the object. | 12-30-2010 |
20130255385 | X-RAY BACKSCATTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DISCREPANCIES IN ITEMS - A method for detecting discrepancies in an item is provided. The method comprises: directing energy waves at the item along at least one dimension, wherein a portion of the energy waves are reflected back from the item; detecting reflected energy waves from the item along at least one dimension and recording the intensity of the detected reflected energy waves, and forming a one-dimensional image of the item from the detected reflected energy waves. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260016 | Sealant Analysis System - A method and apparatus for inspecting sealant on an object. First data is generated for a first geometry of a first surface of the object prior to sealing the object. Second data is generated for a second geometry of a second surface of the object after the sealant has been applied to the object. A difference is identified between the first data and the second data. The difference indicates a thickness of the sealant on the object. | 10-03-2013 |
20130279645 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VOLUMETRIC RECONSTRUCTION USING RADIOGRAPHY - Methods and systems for use in generating a volumetric reconstruction of an object using scattered X-ray radiography. An X-ray beam is directed towards a point within a target object. Scattered X-rays are measured by detectors and measurement data is stored. The X-ray beam is directed towards different points. Measurement data associated with each point is analyzed using a ray tracing methodology to assign contrast values to each point. A volumetric image is generated therefrom. | 10-24-2013 |
20130287169 | Single Beam Backscatter X-Ray System - A method and apparatus for inspecting an object is present. Radiation is emitted from a radiation source. A beam is formed from a portion of the radiation emitted by the radiation source using a collimator. The collimator is connected to the radiation source by a bearing system comprising a first structure associated with the radiation source and a second structure connected to the first structure. The second structure is configured to hold the collimator. The second structure of the bearing system is moved using a movement system such that the second structure rotates in one of a plurality of directions substantially about a center point in the radiation source while the radiation source remains stationary relative to the second structure. Rotation of the second structure substantially about the center point in the radiation source changes a direction in which the beam is directed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130297633 | COMPONENT CONFIGURATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system and methods to record a configuration record for components of an asset is provided. The system includes a user interface device comprising a screen having a plurality of attributes and a plurality of link hotspots coupled to the plurality of attributes. A database is coupled to the user interface device, wherein the database includes an aspect associated with each of the plurality of attributes. The system includes a processor coupled to the user interface device and the database, wherein the processor configured to couple the aspect to the plurality of link hotspots. | 11-07-2013 |