Richard Monty Conrad

US Patent:

8256679, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/595262

Inventors:

Kathleen R. Meschisen - Acton MA, US
Martin K. Mason - Andover MA, US
Joseph R. Fallon - Boxford MA, US
Richard James Conrad - Hamilton MA, US

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23546215, 23546225

Abstract:

When configuring multiple patient monitors () in a healthcare environment, configuration is simplified and setup time is reduced by employing barcoded configuration information that is scanned into the monitors () using a barcode scanner (). A first monitor () is configured by selectively scanning one or more barcodes contained in a configuration booklet. Once the first monitor () is configured, its configuration information is stored and printed in barcoded format. The printed barcodes are then scanned into a second patient monitor (), without requiring the user to navigate the configuration barcode booklet a second time. Additionally, a patient's ID barcode is printed on vital signs records generated by the monitor, such as by a strip chart recorder or printer ().

US Patent:

20100041968, Feb 18, 2010

Filed:

Mar 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/595266

Inventors:

Kathleen R. Meschisen - Acton MA, US
Martin K. Mason - Andover MA, US
Joseph R. Fallon - Boxford MA, US
Richard James Conrad - Hamilton MA, US

Assignee:

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600301, 600476

Abstract:

When monitoring a patient (), objective data is readily collected using a vital signs monitor (VSM) () coupled to the patient () via a plurality of sensors (). Subjective data, such as the appearance of a rash, wound or dressing, facial pallor or flush, facial expression indicative of pain, and the like, are additionally captured using an imager () coupled to the VSM (). The imager () can be a two-dimensional barcode reader that captures a digital image of the patient () or portion thereof and relays the image data to the VSM (). Images and patient vital sign data are then stored to an electronic medical record () and presented to a user or physician. Additionally, a standard reference color plate () with an optional barcode () can be placed on or near the patient (), and the patient () and SCP () can be imaged. The imaged SCP () is then employed as a reference to perform color correction to permit a reviewing physician to evaluate the image for diagnosis.

US Patent:

20110067588, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/563747

Inventors:

Michael Raymond Rancourt - Merrimack NH, US
Atef Tanious Massoud - Nothingham NH, US
George Athans - Lee NH, US
Richard Conrad - Barrington NH, US

Assignee:

GOSS INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS, INC. - Durham NH

International Classification:

B41F 13/24
B41L 3/08

US Classification:

101248, 101486

Abstract:

A method of preparing cylinders for printing on a web during auto transfer operations is provided. The method includes the steps of printing images on a web with at least one first printing cylinder; accelerating at least one second printing cylinder so that the at least one second printing cylinder has a surface velocity that equals a velocity of the web; adjusting a phasing of the at least one second printing cylinder with respect to the web during the accelerating step and before the surface velocity of the at least one second printing cylinder equals the velocity of the web; moving the at least one first printing cylinder away from the web and moving the at least one second printing cylinder towards the web; and printing images on the web with the at least one second printing cylinder. A printing press configured for auto transfer is also provided.