This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Acuson Corporation. Active years: 1996.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996
Title: Joseph W. Ruffles and Goal-Directed Ultrasound Measurement
Introduction
Joseph W. Ruffles is an inventor associated with Acuson Corporation in San Jose, California. His patent work includes an ultrasound measurement system designed to make clinical measurements more efficient and relevant to a patient’s potential condition.
Latest Patents
Ruffles is associated with 1 patent, titled “Interactive Goal-Directed Ultrasound Measurement System.” The invention organizes suggested measurements into menu branches linked to a patient’s potential condition. By presenting a focused set of relevant measurements rather than every available option, the system can help users avoid unnecessary selections and reduce the chance of overlooking pertinent measurements. This approach may save time, particularly when ultrasound users are working under significant time pressure.
Career Highlights
Ruffles’s listed patent reflects work on improving the usability and efficiency of ultrasound measurement systems. The invention’s goal-directed menus are intended to help users select measurements suited to evaluating a potential condition.
Collaborations
The provided information lists A. Rebecca Snider and Kane L. Ng as Ruffles’s coworkers at Acuson Corporation.
Conclusion
Joseph W. Ruffles’s patent describes a focused, condition-oriented approach to ultrasound measurements, aiming to support more efficient and relevant clinical workflows.
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