This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Washington University. Active years: 1997.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1997
Title: Innovations in Cardiac Mapping by Barry H. Branham
Introduction
Barry H. Branham is an accomplished inventor based in Ballwin, MO (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of cardiac research through his innovative patent. His work focuses on enhancing the understanding and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Latest Patents
Barry H. Branham holds a patent for a "Computerized three-dimensional cardiac mapping with interactive visual." This optimal electrophysiologic mapping system is designed for map-directed arrhythmia surgery and cardiac research. It allows for rapid and accurate interpretation of cardiac activation sequences. The system can display activation or potential distribution data on an anatomically accurate 3-D model of the heart. It also enables fast, interactive control of viewing characteristics, including which cardiac surfaces are displayed, virtual lighting control, and rotational control of the displayed image.
Career Highlights
Branham's system employs two computer programs, GETPIC3 and MAP3, which run on a Silicon Graphics workstation capable of rapid graphics calculations and displays. The GETPIC3 program creates 3-D models of epicardial and endocardial surfaces from a sequence of 2-D images of a heart. The MAP3 program displays activation times as static isochronous maps or dynamic time-since-last-activation maps. This innovative approach allows for real-time rotation of the model in three dimensions, enhancing the operator's ability to analyze cardiac data effectively.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Barry H. Branham has collaborated with notable colleagues, including James L. Cox and John P. Boineau. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of cardiac mapping technologies.
Conclusion
Barry H. Branham's innovative work in computerized cardiac mapping represents a significant advancement in the field of electrophysiology. His contributions have the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cardiac arrhythmia treatments.