Steven L Fors

6930878, Aug 16, 2005

Nov 26, 2002

10/304536

C. Cameron Brackett - Naperville IL, US
Steven L. Fors - Chicago IL, US
Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

G06F001/16

361679, 280762

A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the device over a distance and for providing access to a network comprises a personal mobility device, a computer, and a user input device. The computer is coupled to the personal mobility device and is configured to link to the network as well as to engage in two-way communication with the network. The user input device is coupled to the personal mobility device. The user input device is also linked to the computer and capable of at least partially controlling the operation of the computer.

6982639, Jan 3, 2006

Nov 26, 2002

10/304568

C. Cameron Brackett - Naperville IL, US
Steven L. Fors - Chicago IL, US
Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

H04Q 7/00

34053913, 34028607, 34053911, 34053912, 3405731

A system for tracking a subject of interest in a location is disclosed. The system is used with subjects who have an identification device having a unique signal identifier. The system comprises a wireless proximity detector capable of detecting the signal identifier; a monitoring unit that monitors the proximity detector by monitoring which signal identifier has been detected by the proximity detector, the monitoring unit generating a data signal representative of which signal identifier has been detected; and a data output unit that generates location data based upon the data signal. The information can be displayed graphically or as a list and can be sorted by various criteria. The display can provide many options to make the display more useful. Also disclosed is a method for tracking a subject of interest using a unique signal identifier. Additionally, a display to be used with the system is disclosed.

7127684, Oct 24, 2006

Nov 26, 2002

10/304352

Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US
Steven L. Fors - Chicago IL, US
C. Cameron Brackett - Naperville IL, US

GE Informational Systems Technologies, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

G06F 3/00

715781, 715804, 382132, 382276, 382282, 382283

A synchronized image manipulation system and method are disclosed. The image manipulation system includes a computer device for controlling the operation of the system, at least one display screen for displaying a plurality of generally similarly shaped objects, and an operator control device for receiving operator input. The plurality of generally similarly shaped objects include a plurality of view ports that display at least a portion of the plurality of generally similarly shaped objects. The operator control device controls the operation of the system in accordance with the operator input and at least one image manipulation function. In addition, the at least one image manipulation function synchronizes the plurality of view ports according to either a mirror synchronization configuration or a symmetrical synchronization configuration.

7151435, Dec 19, 2006

Nov 26, 2002

10/304538

C. Cameron Brackett - Naperville IL, US
Steven L. Fors - Chicago IL, US
Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US
John F. Moehrke - Oostburg WI, US
Steven P. Roehm - Waukesha WI, US

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

G05B 19/00
G06F 7/04
G08B 29/00
H04B 1/00
H04L 9/32

340 574, 340 562, 340 723

A method for updating information about a subject of interest is disclosed. The method comprises assigning the subject a unique signal which signal is physically associated with the subject, identifying the unique signal, and displaying information related to the subject assigned to the unique signal soon after the signal is identified. The method is preferably used in a hospital setting. Also disclosed is a device, a system, and a control program for use in updating information. The device comprises a control logic responsive to an external stimulus, a wireless signal detection unit, and a display unit that displays information about a subject that has been identified. The control program is used with a wireless detector and comprises a feature that controls display, a feature that identifies a signal associated with a subject, and a feature that displays information in response to the identification feature. Security features can also be incorporated.

7200427, Apr 3, 2007

Nov 26, 2002

10/304565

Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US
Steven L. Fors - Chicago IL, US
C. Cameron Brackett - Naperville IL, US

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

H04N 1/38
H04N 1/06

4555751, 455 903, 455345, 455351, 4555759, 701 24

A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the device over a distance and for providing access to a network comprises a personal mobility device and a computer. The computer is coupled to the personal mobility device and is configured to link to the network as well as to engage in two-way communication with the network. The occupant of the computer-equipped mobility device can operate the computer while operating the personal mobility device.

7212109, May 1, 2007

Feb 13, 2004

10/779235

Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US
Steven L. Fors - Chicago IL, US
Khal A. Rai - Round Lake IL, US

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI

G08B 1/08

34053912, 3405391, 3406916, 750 3, 345156

A system for hygienic input of data into a medical information system is provided. In one embodiment of the system, a computer terminal, a mobile wireless input tray, a mobile wireless interactive visual display system, and a wireless headset are used. During a medical procedure, the mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset may be positioned in an operating room near a surgeon or other medical practitioner. The mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset may be used to access patient medical information through the computer terminal. The mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset communicate amongst and between each other through wireless communication links. The mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset communicate with the computer terminal through wireless communication links.

7274290, Sep 25, 2007

May 11, 2006

11/432138

Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US
Steven L Fors - Chicago IL, US
Khal A. Rai - Round Lake IL, US

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI

G08B 1/08

34053912, 3405391, 3405731, 3406916, 750 3, 345156

A system for hygienic input of data into a medical information system is provided. In one embodiment of the system, a computer terminal, a mobile wireless input tray, a mobile wireless interactive visual display system, and a wireless headset are used. During a medical procedure, the mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset may be positioned in an operating room near a surgeon or other medical practitioner. The mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset may be used to access patient medical information through the computer terminal. The mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset communicate amongst and between each other through wireless communication links. The mobile input tray, the mobile display system, and the wireless headset communicate with the computer terminal through wireless communication links.

7289825, Oct 30, 2007

Mar 15, 2004

10/801881

Steven Lawrence Fors - Chicago IL, US
Khal A. Rai - Round Lake IL, US
Mark M. Morita - Arlington Heights IL, US

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

H04M 1/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 50/00
G06F 15/16
H04R 25/00

4555561, 3405721, 381314, 705 2, 709208

Methods and systems for consolidating the workflow of various devices into a wireless, voice-enabled workflow. A method includes establishing a connection between a wireless, voice-enabled device and a data system using an interface and accessing the data system using voice commands via the connection between the wireless communication device and the data system. Voice commands may be used to facilitate data acquisition, data retrieval, order entry, dictation, audio playback, voice over IP conferencing, paging, and/or data analysis, for example. A plurality of connections may be established between the wireless, voice-enabled device and a plurality of data systems. WiFi wireless technology or other standard for voice and data transfer between devices without use of cables, for example, may be used to facilitate hands-free hygienic, centralized operation of a plurality of data systems using the wireless, voice-enabled device and the interface.