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Joel F Zuhars

from Dublin, CA
Age ~60
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Also known as:
Joel Frederick Zuhars, Joel Zuchar, Joel L, Joel S
Related to:
Ting Chang, 41Catherine Chiu, 41Hao W Cheng, 39Michael Chang, 39Kai C Cheng, 47
Connected to:
Omar S Zuhdi, 73Heather M Zuhl, 40Margrie L Zuhlke, 97Paul E Zuhlke, 90Paul J Zuhorski, 57Charles Zuhoski, 48Abdelrahman H Zuhour, 62Michael J Zuhr, 40Saifuddin Zuhri, 48David W Zuhusky, 69

Joel Zuhars Phones & Addresses

  • Dublin, CA
  • Livermore, CA
  • Warsaw, IN
  • Haverhill, MA
  • Andover, MA
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • North Andover, MA
  • Davis, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 80 Alden Ln, Livermore, CA 94550

Work

Company: Zimmer biomet Sep 2007 to Apr 2013 Position: Principal software engineer

Education

Degree: Master of Science, Masters School / High School: University of California, Davis 1989 to 1991 Specialities: Computer Engineering

Skills

Medical Devices • R&D • Robotics • Design Control • Biomedical Engineering • Engineering • Sensors • Software Engineering • Product Development • Iso 13485 • Image Processing • Technology Evaluation • Testing • Validation • C++ • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Fda • Engineering Management • Embedded Systems • Commercialization • Software Design • C • Software Development • Research and Development • U.s. Food and Drug Administration • R

Languages

English

Industries

Medical Devices

Resumes

Resumes

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Director Of Advanced Products

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Location:
4923 Grayhawk Ct, Dublin, CA 94568
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Zimmer Biomet Sep 2007 - Apr 2013
Principal Software Engineer
Think Surgical Sep 2007 - Apr 2013
Director of Advanced Products
Ge Healthcare May 2002 - Sep 2007
Software Architect
Nb Coatings Feb 2000 - Jun 2001
Senior Engineering Manager
Think Surgical Nov 1989 - May 2000
Principal Engineer
Education:
University of California, Davis 1989 - 1991
Master of Science, Masters, Computer Engineering Washington University In St. Louis 1982 - 1986
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Comp Sci, Engineering
Skills:
Medical Devices
R&D
Robotics
Design Control
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering
Sensors
Software Engineering
Product Development
Iso 13485
Image Processing
Technology Evaluation
Testing
Validation
C++
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Fda
Engineering Management
Embedded Systems
Commercialization
Software Design
C
Software Development
Research and Development
U.s. Food and Drug Administration
R
Languages:
English

Publications

Us Patents

System And Method For Improving The Distortion Tolerance Of An Electromagnetic Tracking System

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US Patent:
7912662, Mar 22, 2011
Filed:
Sep 24, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/859946
Inventors:
Joel Frederick Zuhars - Haverhill MA, US
Jason Rene Chandonnet - Tyngsboro MA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G01D 18/00
G01C 17/00
US Classification:
702 85, 600424, 702104, 702150
Abstract:
A system and method for improving the tolerability of metal distorters within the electromagnetic field of an electromagnetic tracking system through the use of transmission frequency optimization techniques and/or solution subset measurements.

System And Method For Configuring A Medical Device

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US Patent:
7997474, Aug 16, 2011
Filed:
Jun 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/766416
Inventors:
Joel Zuhars - Haverhill MA, US
Daniel Groszmann - Cambridge MA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
235375
Abstract:
In one embodiment a medical device comprising an interface, a portable component and a controller is provided. The interface is configured for receiving identification data of a user, the portable component is configured for storing configuration data and the controller is configured for retrieving the configuration data based on the identification data and for configuring the medical device based on the configuration data.

Method And Apparatus For Instrument Tracking On A Scrolling Series Of 2D Fluoroscopic Images

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US Patent:
8126224, Feb 28, 2012
Filed:
Feb 3, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/771074
Inventors:
Joel F. Zuhars - North Andover MA, US
Daniel E. Groszmann - Cambridge MA, US
Tina Kapur - Andover MA, US
Assignee:
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
382128, 382131, 382154, 378197
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and system apparatus for instrument tracking on a series of images. The method relates to performing instrument tracking on an image. The method comprises collecting at least one image and computing at least one of a position and orientation of at least one instrument for the at least one collected image. The method further relates to displaying at least one, some or all of the collected and computed data either separately or in any combination.

Method And System For Planning/Guiding Alterations To A Bone

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US Patent:
8265790, Sep 11, 2012
Filed:
Mar 25, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/410884
Inventors:
Louis-Philippe Amiot - Hampstead, CA
Yannick Boutin - Montréal, CA
Yonik Breton - Montréal, CA
Karine Duval - Montréal, CA
Herbert Andre Jansen - Montréal, CA
Benoît Pelletier - Laval, CA
Catherine Proulx - Verdun, CA
Alain Richard - Lachine, CA
Myriam Valin - Laval, CA
Joel Zuhars - Warsaw IN, US
Assignee:
Orthosoft, Inc. - Montreal
International Classification:
A61B 17/17
A61B 17/15
A61B 17/56
A61B 17/16
A61B 17/14
G01B 5/02
US Classification:
700245, 606 87, 606 88, 606130
Abstract:
A computer-assisted surgery system for planning/guiding alterations to a bone in surgery, comprises a trackable member adapted to be secured to the bone. The trackable member has a first inertial sensor unit producing orientation-based data for at least two degrees of freedom in orientation of the trackable member A positioning block is adapted to be secured to the bone, with at least an orientation of the positioning block being adjustable once the positioning block is secured to the bone to reach a selected orientation at which the positioning block is used to guide tools in altering the bone. The positioning block has a second inertial sensor unit producing orientation-based data for at least two degrees of freedom in orientation of the positioning block. A processing system providing an orientation reference associating the bone to the trackable member comprises a signal interpreter for determining an orientation of the trackable member and of the positioning block from the orientation-based data. A parameter calculator calculates alteration parameters related to an actual orientation of the positioning block with respect to the bone as a function of the orientation reference and of the orientation of the positioning block.

System And Method For Parameter Selection For Image Data Displays

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US Patent:
20080095306, Apr 24, 2008
Filed:
Oct 18, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/550727
Inventors:
Vernon Thomas Jensen - Draper UT, US
Joel Frederick Zuhars - Haverhill MA, US
International Classification:
A61B 6/00
US Classification:
378 10
Abstract:
A user interface is provided for manipulation of image data. In some embodiments, the interface includes a display region spanning only a locus of interdependent variable values that is exclusive of invalid pairs of parameter values.

Systems And Methods For Tracking A Surgical Instrument And For Conveying Tracking Information Via A Network

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US Patent:
20080118116, May 22, 2008
Filed:
Nov 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/561678
Inventors:
Jason Rene Chandonnet - Lowell MA, US
Jon Thomas Lea - Hampstead NH, US
Nicholas Robert - Boston MA, US
Joel Frederick Zuhars - Haverhill MA, US
Assignee:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
382128
Abstract:
Systems and methods for tracking a surgical instrument and for conveying tracking information via a network provide a primary tracking image generally within an operating room, and also a variety of types of secondary tracking images, either outside of the operating room or within the operating room.

System And Method To Track A Respiratory Cycle Of A Subject

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US Patent:
20080243018, Oct 2, 2008
Filed:
Mar 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/694060
Inventors:
Joel F. Zuhars - Haverhill MA, US
Vernon T. Jensen - Draper UT, US
Thomas C. Kienzle - Lake Forest IL, US
Assignee:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
A61B 5/08
US Classification:
600534
Abstract:
A system operable to track a respiratory cycle of a subject is provided. The system includes at least a first sensor positioned on the subject, and at least a second sensor located at a reference relative to a change in position of the first sensor associated with respiration of the subject. The system also includes a respiratory cycle measurement device coupled to receive the position data of the first sensor relative to the reference. The respiratory cycle measurement device is configured to translate the position data of the first sensor relative to time into a respiratory signal representative of a respiratory cycle of the subject.

System And Method For Displaying Real-Time State Of Imaged Anatomy During A Surgical Procedure

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US Patent:
20080300478, Dec 4, 2008
Filed:
May 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/755122
Inventors:
Joel Frederick Zuhars - Haverhill MA, US
Assignee:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
US Classification:
600407
Abstract:
A system and method for displaying surgical instruments accurately, in both time and space, within both slice and volumetric medical images of organs that may deform in a predictable manner over time due to an ongoing body activity. The system and method comprising using a gating signal associated with an ongoing body activity to determine which image in a sequence of acquired images best represents the state of the imaged anatomy at a given point in time and accurately displaying navigated surgical instruments within that image at that point in time.
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