Christopher A Baker

US Patent:

8019721, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

Dec 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999911

Inventors:

Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Janette Elaine Allen - Indianapolis IN, US
Christopher Richard Baker - Fishers IN, US
David Bradley Markisohn - Indianapolis IN, US
Jason A. Hyden - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

707617, 707621, 707624

Abstract:

A system and method for enhanced data transfer are disclosed, the method being applicable to a system comprising a computing device configured to transfer data from a portable device. In one embodiment, the computing device stores a fingerprint of the newest record downloaded from a portable device and stops downloading records from the device when a downloaded record matches the fingerprint. In another embodiment, the computing device stores a fingerprint of the newest record downloaded from a portable device and fully processes records that are downloaded from the device after a downloaded record matches the fingerprint. The system may include a portable device configured to adapt its operation responsive to a system fingerprint provided by the computing device. The portable device may be a medical device. The system may be a healthcare data management system.

US Patent:

8078592, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Dec 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999856

Inventors:

Igor Gejdos - Indianapolis IN, US
Keith B. Bernard - Fort Wayne IN, US
Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Christopher Richard Baker - Fishers IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707690

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for checking the integrity of a database through a test of database integrity information provided in the database and integrity information provided external to the database. The integrity information may be provided in a configuration file.

US Patent:

8103241, Jan 24, 2012

Filed:

Dec 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999879

Inventors:

Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Christopher Richard Baker - Fishers IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

4554041, 455 306, 4554042, 4554121, 34082549

Abstract:

A medical data receiver configured to wirelessly receive medical data via a signal and having an externally perceptible indicator of signal reception.

US Patent:

8315989, Nov 20, 2012

Filed:

Nov 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/293063

Inventors:

Igor Gejdos - Indianapolis IN, US
Keith E. Bernard - Fort Wayne IN, US
Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Christopher R. Baker - Fishers IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

707687, 707690

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for checking the integrity of a database through a test of database integrity information provided in the database and integrity information provided external to the database. The integrity information may be provided in a configuration file.

US Patent:

8545367, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Jun 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/527953

Inventors:

James F. Hartz - Indianapolis IN, US
Nayan V. Patel - Indianapolis IN, US
Vernon D. Thompson - Brownsburg IN, US
Paul A. Richardson - Plainfield IN, US
Christopher A. Baker - Indianapolis IN, US
George S. Pelton - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

Allison Transmission, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

B60W 10/02
F16H 3/72
F16H 47/04
F16D 33/00

US Classification:

477 5, 475 5, 475 83, 192 326

Abstract:

A hybrid system includes a hybrid module that is located between an engine and a transmission. The hybrid system includes an energy storage system for storing energy from and supplying energy to the hybrid module. An inverter transfers power between the energy storage system and the hybrid module. The hybrid system also includes a cooling system, a DC-DC converter, and a high voltage tap. The hybrid module is designed to recover energy, such as during braking, as well as power the vehicle. The hybrid module includes an electrical machine (eMachine) along with electrical and mechanical pumps for circulating fluid. A clutch provides the sole operative connection between the engine and the eMachine. The hybrid system further incorporates a power take off (PTO) unit that is configured to be powered by the engine and/or the eMachine.

US Patent:

8566818, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Dec 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999894

Inventors:

Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Janette Elaine Allen - Indianapolis IN, US
Schuyler Buck - Muncie IN, US
Christopher Richard Baker - Fishers IN, US
Timothy L. Beck - Pendleton IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06F 9/445

US Classification:

717174, 717168, 717120, 705 2, 705 3, 715841

Abstract:

A system and method for selectively configuring features and functions of a consolidated software application for particular end users.

US Patent:

20090150181, Jun 11, 2009

Filed:

Dec 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999772

Inventors:

Igor Gejdos - Indianapolis IN, US
Schuyler Buck - Muncie IN, US
Christopher Richard Baker - Fishers IN, US
Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Keith E. Bernard - Fort Wayne IN, US
Stephen E. Moak - Fort Wayne IN, US
Ryan Scott McKinney - Jamestown IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 3, 705 2

Abstract:

A method and system for merging databases containing medical, patient and/or healthcare, information is provided, which may be utilized to merge a source database containing medical information into a new or existing destination database. The method may include the steps of identifying a source database containing medical information, identifying a destination database for the receipt of the medical information from the source database, selecting rules for governing the migration of medical information into the destination database, and migrating the medical information from the source database to the destination database. In one exemplary embodiment, the medical information is a plurality of individual patient's medical records. In another exemplary embodiment, the medical information is a plurality of healthcare provider records.

US Patent:

20090150451, Jun 11, 2009

Filed:

Dec 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999859

Inventors:

Igor Gejdos - Indianapolis IN, US
Schuyler Buck - Muncie IN, US
Christopher Baker - Fishers IN, US
Morris J. Young - Indianapolis IN, US
Keith E. Bernard - Fort Wayne IN, US
Stephen E. Moak - Fort Wayne IN, US
Ryan Scott McKinney - Jamestown IN, US

Assignee:

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

707200, 705 3, 707E17009

Abstract:

A method and system for merging patient data in the form of medical information, e.g., patient and/or healthcare provider information, is provided, which may be utilized to identify medical information stored in a first location that is unique to, a duplicate of, and/or a potential duplicate of medical information stored in a second location. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention is utilized in conjunction with or incorporated into medical management software. In one exemplary embodiment, the medical management software is disease management software, such as diabetes management software. In medical management software, it is important to ensure that specific, individual records containing medical information are properly associated with an individual patient and/or healthcare provider.