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POLLACK BENJAMIN S
US55 patents
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SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC
48 patentsUS11042788B2Jun 22, 2021
Methods and apparatus adapted to identify a specimen container from multiple lateral views
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC9 citations86
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Methods, apparatus, and quality check modules for detecting hemolysis, icterus, lipemia, or normality of a specimen
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC13 citations86
US10746753B2Aug 18, 2020
Methods and apparatus for multi-view characterization
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC13 citations86
US10746665B2Aug 18, 2020
Methods and apparatus for classifying an artifact in a specimen
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC14 citations86
US10928310B2Feb 23, 2021
Methods and apparatus for imaging a specimen container and/or specimen using multiple exposures
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC9 citations85
US10816538B2Oct 27, 2020
Methods and apparatus for detecting an interferent in a specimen
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC16 citations85
US9684006B2Jun 20, 2017
Surface markings for an optically guided device
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC8 citations84
US9671418B2Jun 6, 2017
Multiple payload type carrier
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC17 citations84
US9804181B2Oct 31, 2017
Automation tube positioning methodology
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC12 citations82
US11650197B2May 16, 2023
Methods and apparatus adapted to quantify a specimen from multiple lateral views
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC4 citations75
US11538159B2Dec 27, 2022
Methods and apparatus for label compensation during specimen characterization
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC3 citations73
US11386291B2Jul 12, 2022
Methods and apparatus for bio-fluid specimen characterization using neural network having reduced training
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC4 citations73
US11313869B2Apr 26, 2022
Methods and apparatus for determining label count during specimen characterization
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC2 citations73
US11238318B2Feb 1, 2022
Methods and apparatus for HILN characterization using convolutional neural network
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC4 citations73
US11035870B2Jun 15, 2021
Systems, methods and apparatus for identifying a specimen container cap
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC6 citations73
US10139422B2Nov 27, 2018
Throughput optimizing reagent distribution
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC2 citations73
US11333553B2May 17, 2022
Methods and apparatus for specimen characterization using hyperspectral imaging
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC2 citations72
US9645159B2May 9, 2017
Test menu expansion system and method
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC3 citations72
US11209447B2Dec 28, 2021
Methods, systems, and apparatus for dynamic pick and place selection sequence based on sample rack imaging data
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC2 citations71
US11073472B2Jul 27, 2021
Methods and apparatus for characterizing a specimen using pattern illumination
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC3 citations71
USD806260SDec 26, 2017
Sample carrier
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC4 citations71
US11378583B2Jul 5, 2022
Automated clinical analyzer system and method
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC2 citations70
US12406753B2Sep 2, 2025
Diagnostic laboratory systems and methods of imaging tube assemblies
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations63
US11927736B2Mar 12, 2024
Methods and apparatus for fine-grained HIL index determination with advanced semantic segmentation and adversarial training
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations63
US11763461B2Sep 19, 2023
Specimen container characterization using a single deep neural network in an end-to-end training fashion
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC1 citations63
US12596132B2Apr 7, 2026
Methods and apparatus for ascertaining specimen and/or specimen container characteristics
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations62
US12567134B2Mar 3, 2026
Apparatus and methods of detecting defects in machine vision systems
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations62
US12504366B2Dec 23, 2025
Diagnostic instruments having multiple illumination sources and methods thereof
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations62
US11852642B2Dec 26, 2023
Methods and apparatus for HILN determination with a deep adaptation network for both serum and plasma samples
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC1 citations62
US11815519B2Nov 14, 2023
Stray light compensating methods and apparatus for characterizing a specimen
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC1 citations62
US11657593B2May 23, 2023
Deep learning volume quantifying methods and apparatus
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations62
US11076105B2Jul 27, 2021
Masking camera flash using reflectance
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations62
US12392790B2Aug 19, 2025
Apparatus and methods of identifying tube assembly type
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations61
US12299172B2May 13, 2025
Methods and apparatus for protecting patient information during characterization of a specimen in an automated diagnostic analysis system
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations61
US12287320B2Apr 29, 2025
Methods and apparatus for hashing and retrieval of training images used in HILN determinations of specimens in automated diagnostic analysis systems
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations61
US11815446B2Nov 14, 2023
Methods and apparatus for characterizing a specimen container and specimen
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC1 citations61
US11241788B2Feb 8, 2022
Methods and apparatus for dynamic position adjustments of a robot gripper based on sample rack imaging data
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations61
US11927598B2Mar 12, 2024
Automated clinical analyzer system and method
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations60
US11555789B2Jan 17, 2023
Systems, methods and apparatus for autonomous diagnostic verification of optical components of vision-based inspection systems
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations60
US12578352B2Mar 17, 2026
Methods and apparatus providing calibration of foreground illumination for sample container characterization
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations59
US12253533B2Mar 18, 2025
Methods and apparatus providing calibration of background illumination for sample and/or sample container characterization
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations59
US12254694B2Mar 18, 2025
Image-based tube top circle detection with multiple candidates
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations52
US11600058B2Mar 7, 2023
Methods and systems for learning-based image edge enhancement of sample tube top circles
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations52
US11145392B2Oct 12, 2021
Single point chain of custody within a distributed automation platform
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations52
US12579432B2Mar 17, 2026
Methods and apparatus for automated specimen characterization using diagnostic analysis system with continuous performance based training
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations51
US12504435B2Dec 23, 2025
Hypothesizing and verification networks and methods for specimen classification
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations51
US12498388B2Dec 16, 2025
Methods and apparatus for imaging specimens and/or sample containers
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations51
US12475681B2Nov 18, 2025
Apparatus and methods of training models of diagnostic analyzers
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC0 citations51
POLLACK BENJAMIN S
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