Richard J Schaeffer

US Patent:

20040105122, Jun 3, 2004

Filed:

Dec 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/725260

Inventors:

Richard Schaeffer - Bethel Park PA, US

International Classification:

G06F015/00
H04N001/387
G06K015/02
G06F017/30
G06F007/00

US Classification:

358/001150, 715/506000, 358/001180, 709/204000, 707/104100

Abstract:

A printer control and information management system is provided employing numerous individual satellite modules, and providing an enterprise-wide output system capable of receiving all types of input and redirecting of all types of output. Data can be inputted from any location in an enterprise system and coordinated into a coherent format for reporting and forms processing. Forms can be automatically generated based on the data inputted, which forms can be directed to the appropriate personnel. The system provides for notifications to the appropriate personnel in order to resolve problems which may arise from the operation of the various equipment utilized in the enterprise network system. Information can be redirected to anyone within the system, the user identifying the manner and format of the information to be presented. Thus, inbound reports can be received from different systems and outputs delivered in the format that is preferred by the user. Report recognition is provided for any application, with the ability to merge textual information with electronic forms. Additionally, the forms can be completed with bar code information to prevent inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. Large and contiguous host generated reports can be electronically distributed to users, as well as the ability to automatically fax any type of report directly to any recipient. The system can be accessed via the Internet for ease of inputting and reviewing information at any location.

US Patent:

20050043827, Feb 24, 2005

Filed:

Jul 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/893619

Inventors:

Richard Schaeffer - McMurray PA, US
Richard Parker - Jacksonville FL, US
James Kohler - Bethel Park PA, US

Assignee:

St. Clair Hospital - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

G05B011/01

US Classification:

700072000, 711115000

Abstract:

A method is provided according to the present invention for storing medical information onto a portable storage device. The inventive method generally includes the steps of providing a portable electronic data storage device directly connectable to a universal serial bus (USB) port of a computer,. and populating the portable electronic data storage device with medical information pertaining to a certain individual. The medical information includes a date indicator reference providing the date on which the portable electronic data storage device was last populated, i.e., the age of the medical information. Connecting the portable electronic data storage device to the USB port of a computer will allow the certain individual to view, but not edit, the medical information stored thereon.