Bradley A Erickson

US Patent:

8346011, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

Jun 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/823377

Inventors:

Zachary Kelm - Rochester MN, US
Daniel Blezek - Rochester MN, US
Bradley Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Brian Bartholmai - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - Rochester MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/40

US Classification:

382275, 382270

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method for reducing noise in an image includes receiving a first image in a computer system. The first image depicts an interior of an item and is generated using a technique that provides imaging at selected depths in the item. The first image represents a first interior section having a first thickness. The method includes determining a modification for the first image using a second image of the interior. The second image represents a second interior section encompassing the first interior section and has a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The method includes storing the modification in association with the first image.

US Patent:

8468466, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Mar 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/412525

Inventors:

Brian J. Cragun - Rochester MN, US
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Michael J. Fork - Gibsonburg OH, US
William C. Rapp - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715834

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention are generally related to graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and more specifically to selecting items from a radial menu. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a complex set of gestures which, when performed using a screen pointer, facilitate fast and accurate selection of radial menu items from a radial menu. The gestures may generally involve a first movement of the screen pointer to activate a desired radial menu item, and a second predefined movement of the screen pointer within a predefined selection zone to select the radial menu item.

US Patent:

8600135, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Dec 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/648132

Inventors:

Julia W. Patriarche - Waipahu HI, US
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - Rochester MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
A61B 5/05

US Classification:

382131, 382128, 600414

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating sample points from a series of medical images and identifying a significant region are presented. An image acquisition system acquires the medical images of a region of interest (ROI) and an automated mask generator reviews the images to generate a parenchyma mask. Using the parenchyma mask, an automated sample point generator then detects portions of the medical images indicative of a material expected to be in a ROI and designates sample points therefrom. A target-tissue identification system uses the sample points to create a mathematical description of a target tissue and an enhanced target-tissue. A target-tissue change detection system then detects changes in the mathematical descriptions from those created using prior images. Finally, a significant region detector, which includes a training process to generate a quantitative definition of significance, automatically identifies a significant object in the series of medical images.

US Patent:

8627233, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Mar 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/412507

Inventors:

Brian J. Cragun - Rochester MN, US
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Michael J. Fork - Gibsonburg OH, US
William C. Rapp - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 3/033

US Classification:

715834, 715823, 715863

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention are generally related to graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and more specifically to selecting items from a radial menu. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a complex set of gestures which, when performed using a screen pointer, facilitate fast and accurate selection of radial menu items from a radial menu. The gestures may generally involve a first movement of the screen pointer to activate a desired radial menu item, and a second predefined movement of the screen pointer to select the radial menu item.

US Patent:

20110191082, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Jun 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/999671

Inventors:

Daniel J. Blezek - Rochester MN, US
Matthew R. Callstrom - Rochester MN, US
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
William J. Ryan - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - Rochester MN

International Classification:

G06G 7/60

US Classification:

703 11

Abstract:

A cryoablation procedure at a surgery site is planned and simulated. One or more pre-procedure planning images of the surgery site are displayed on a user interface. Positioning of one or more virtual cryoprobes relative to the one or more pre-procedure planning images on the user interface is facilitated. Properties of the one or more virtual cryoprobes are selectable. Ice ball formation at the surgery site is then simulated based on the position and properties of the virtual cryoprobes. The simulated ice ball formation is based at least in part on tissue properties of the surgery site at each image unit of the one or more pre-procedure planning images. Boundaries of the simulated ice ball formation on the one or more pre-procedure planning images are then displayed.

US Patent:

20120201446, Aug 9, 2012

Filed:

Jul 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/382460

Inventors:

Xiaojiang Yang - Rochester MN, US
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Daniel J. Blezek - Mantorville MN, US
David F. Kallmes - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - Rochester MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/46

US Classification:

382134

Abstract:

A computer-aided system identifies aneurysm suspects in D image datasets. The system takes the raw image dataset as input and assigns one or more points of interest (POIs) in the image data. The system determines one or more features for each POI and identifies one or more aneurysm suspects from among the assigned POIs based on the determined features.

US Patent:

20130202170, Aug 8, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/574717

Inventors:

Daniel J. Blezek - Mantorville MN, US
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN, US
Peter J. Schommer - Rochester MN, US
David R. Limpert - Rochester MN, US
Nelson Ramirez - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - Rochester MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382131

Abstract:

A system and/or method automatically identifies one or more vascular regions in a medical image or set of medical images. For example, the system/method may automatically identify vascular structures as belonging to the left carotid, right carotid, and/or basilar vascular regions in the head. The system/method takes as input the medical image(s) and automatically identifies one or more vascular regions. The system/method may also automatically generate MIP renderings of the identified region or regions.

US Patent:

59007320, May 4, 1999

Filed:

Nov 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/740800

Inventors:

Joel P. Felmlee - Rochester MN
William Ryan - Rochester MN
Ramesh Avula - Rochester MN
Bradley J. Erickson - Rochester MN

Assignee:

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - Rochester MN

International Classification:

G01V 300

US Classification:

324309

Abstract:

An MRI system acquires NMR data and reconstructs an image. The image is enhanced prior to being displayed by automatically calculating a window level value and a window width value and mapping the reconstructed image through the resulting contrast window defined by those values.

Address:

4352 135 St, Mazeppa, MN 55956

Phone:

(507)3672639

VIN:

1GCEK190X7E500494

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

SILVERADO 1500

Year:

2007