Vianney P Battle from Salt Lake City, UT, age 48

Us Patents

Radiographic Tomosynthesis Image Acquisition Utilizing Asymmetric Geometry
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US Patent:

6885724, Apr 26, 2005
Filed:

Aug 22, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/646023
Inventors:

Baojun Li - Waukesha WI, US
Abdulrahman Al-Khalidy - Clifton Park NY, US
Jeffrey W. Eberhard - Albany NY, US
Stephen W. Metz - Greenfield WI, US
Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus - Niskayuna NY, US
Vianney Pierre Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:

G01N023/00
US Classification:

378 2
Abstract:

Systems and methods that utilize asymmetric geometry to acquire radiographic tomosynthesis images are described. Embodiments comprise tomosynthesis systems and methods for creating a reconstructed image of an object from a plurality of two-dimensional x-ray projection images. These systems comprise: an x-ray detector; and an x-ray source capable of emitting x-rays directed at the x-ray detector; wherein the tomosynthesis system utilizes asymmetric image acquisition geometry, where θ≠θ, during image acquisition, wherein θis a sweep angle on one side of a center line of the x-ray detector, and θis a sweep angle on an opposite side of the center line of the x-ray detector, and wherein the total sweep angle, θ, is θ=θ+θ. Reconstruction algorithms may be utilized to produce reconstructed images of the object from the plurality of two-dimensional x-ray projection images.

Image Pasting Using Geometry Measurement And A Flat-Panel Detector
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US Patent:

6944265, Sep 13, 2005
Filed:

Nov 25, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/303672
Inventors:

Richard J. Warp - Waukesha WI, US
Vianney P. Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Kenneth S. Kump - Waukesha WI, US
Stephen W. Metz - Greenfield WI, US
Matthew A. Halsmer - Waukesha WI, US
Renuka Uppaluri - Pewaukee WI, US
Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:

H05G001/64
US Classification:

378 9812, 378 62, 378116
Abstract:

A device for use in image pasting is described. The device includes a digital x-ray detector capable of automatic digital imaging without the use of an image intensifier; the detector preferably being a flat-panel detector. Additionally, an image pasting system using a solid-state detector is described. The system can connect the detected images to a display via a network (such as a WAN, a LAN, or the internet). Further, an image geometry measurement device for use in pasting x-ray images is disclosed. The geometry measurement device helps determine the relative position of two images to be used in image pasting. This information can be used alone, or in connection with an image pasting algorithm. Still further, methods of forming composite images are disclosed using a flat-panel detector and using the geometry of the images. The disclosed devices and systems can be integrated with other digital image pasting technology.

Temporal Image Comparison Method
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US Patent:

7050615, May 23, 2006
Filed:

Jul 25, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/064551
Inventors:

Gopal B. Avinash - New Berlin WI, US
John M. Sabol - Sussex WI, US
Vianney Pierre Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Kadri Nizar Jabri - Waukesha WI, US
Renuka Uppaluri - Pewaukee WI, US
Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Glogal Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
US Classification:

382131, 382171, 378 21
Abstract:

A temporal image processing system includes a temporal processing controller receiving a first image signal and a second image signal from a scanning unit. The temporal processing controller includes a segmentation module, which isolates at least one region of interest between at least two image signals and generates therefrom a segmentation signal. The temporal processing controller also includes a registration module, which receives the segmentation signal and registers the region of interest and generates therefrom a registration signal. The temporal processing controller still further includes a comparison module, which receives the segmentation signal and the registration signal. The comparison module generates therefrom an adaptive comparison signal of the image signals.

Combination Compression And Registration Techniques To Implement Temporal Subtraction As An Application Service Provider To Detect Changes Over Time To Medical Imaging
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US Patent:

7139417, Nov 21, 2006
Filed:

Aug 14, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/682290
Inventors:

Francois S. Nicolas - Impasse du moulin de Jubiciaux, FR
Vianney P. Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Kenneth S. Kump - Waukesha WI, US
Christopher D. Unger - Delafield WI, US
Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06K 9/36
G06F 15/16
US Classification:

382131, 382232, 709247
Abstract:

The present technique involves remote processing and comparison of medical diagnostic images obtained over a period of time. A remote processing system is provided to match and subtract the medical diagnostic images, which may be received from users and gathered from remote image storage systems. Users are able to interact with the remote processing system through uniform interfaces, which may be disposed at medical institutions to provide platform independent interaction with, and remote processing by, the remote processing system. The technique also uses compression routines to facilitate network transfers of images between the uniform interface and the remote processing system.

Image Pasting System Using A Digital Detector
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US Patent:

7177455, Feb 13, 2007
Filed:

Jan 25, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/042253
Inventors:

Richard J. Warp - Waukesha WI, US
Vianney P. Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Kenneth S. Kump - Waukesha WI, US
Stephen W. Metz - Greenfield WI, US
Matthew A. Halsmer - Waukesha WI, US
Renuka Uppaluri - Pewaukee WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
US Classification:

382132, 382131, 382154, 25037009
Abstract:

A method includes obtaining a first image of a subject at a first position, changing a position between the detector and the subject, obtaining a second image, and pasting the first and images to obtain a composite image. The first image and the second image may have an amount of overlap equal to no more than about 30 percent of a field of view of the detector in a direction of movement between the first image and the second image, and, according to some embodiments, may have an overlap of about 4 percent to about 16 percent. This may, in some embodiments, amount to an amount of overlap of about 1. 5 cm to about 6. 5 or 12 cm. In some embodiments, the span of overlap of the images is at least about 30 cm. The geometry of the images may be used to help paste the images together appropriately.

Statistically-Based Image Blending Methods And Systems For Pasting Multiple Digital Sub-Images Together
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US Patent:

7184062, Feb 27, 2007
Filed:

Jan 7, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/753127
Inventors:

Vianney Pierre Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:

G09G 5/00
US Classification:

345629, 345639
Abstract:

Statistically-based image blending methods and systems for pasting a plurality of digital sub-images together into a single final pasted image are described herein. One embodiment comprises methods for blending a plurality of digital sub-images together into a single pasted image, comprising utilizing a statistically-based image blending technique to blend pixel intensities of at least two digital sub-images together to create a single pasted image thereof. In embodiments, the statistically-based image blending technique comprises utilizing the pixel intensities themselves, instead of utilizing only the locations of the pixel intensities, to blend the pixel intensities of the at least two digital sub-images together. Computer-readable mediums encoded with programming for blending a plurality of digital sub-images together into a single pasted image, and digital radiographic imaging systems comprising such programming, are also described.

Enhanced Image Processing Method For The Presentation Of Digitally-Combined Medical Images
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US Patent:

7412111, Aug 12, 2008
Filed:

Nov 19, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/993082
Inventors:

Vianney Pierre Battle - Salt Lake City UT, US
Renuka Uppaluri - Pewaukee WI, US
Richard Warp - Waukesha WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

G06K 9/36
G06K 9/00
G06K 9/32
US Classification:

382284, 382128
Abstract:

The present invention provides a method and associated system for processing a digital medical image. The method includes defining a plurality regions of an initial digital medical image, wherein the initial digital medical image is a combined initial digital medical image formed from the digital pasting of a plurality of individual initial digital medical images, and wherein the initial digital medical image is an exposure-normalized initial digital medical image; measuring an intensity for each of the plurality of regions of the initial digital medical image; deriving an intensity weighting function using the intensity measured for each of the plurality of regions of the initial digital medical image; and applying the intensity weighting function to the initial digital medical image to form a final digital medical image.

System And Method For Efficiently Customizing An Imaging System
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US Patent:

7450747, Nov 11, 2008
Filed:

Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/193835
Inventors:

Kadri N. Jabri - Waukesha WI, US
Grant M. Stevens - Cedarburg WI, US
Vianney P. Battle - Milwaukee WI, US
Jianqing Yao - Pewaukee WI, US
Renuka Uppaluri - Pewaukee WI, US
Kevin J. Hobert - Pewaukee WI, US
Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
US Classification:

382132, 382128, 382167, 382224
Abstract:

The present technique provides a system and method for efficiently customizing an imaging system, such as a medical diagnostic imaging system. Based on images typically produced by one or more imaging systems, the present technique forms a plurality of image subject matter groups each having a plurality of related image types/views and one representative image type/view. Each customer is then provided with a plurality of predefined image style options for each of the plurality of representative image types/views. The predefined image style selected for each of the plurality of representative image types/views is then applied to each of the plurality of related image types/views in the respective image subject matter group. The imaging system is then automatically customized based on the foregoing predefined image style selections.