18289123. PATIENT POSITIONING ADAPTIVE GUIDANCE SYSTEM simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
PATIENT POSITIONING ADAPTIVE GUIDANCE SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
JOHAN PARTOMO Djajadiningrat of UTRECHT (NL)
ELISE CLAUDE VALENTINE Talgorn of EINDHOVEN (NL)
REINOUD Bosman of AMSTERDAM (NL)
PATIENT POSITIONING ADAPTIVE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18289123 titled 'PATIENT POSITIONING ADAPTIVE GUIDANCE SYSTEM
The present invention is a patient positioning adaptive guidance system that includes a medical image acquisition unit, at least one communication unit, at least one camera, and a processing unit. The system is designed to acquire medical images of patients and provide body positioning information to them before image acquisition.
- The medical image acquisition unit captures medical images of patients.
- The processing unit controls the communication unit to provide body positioning information to patients.
- Cameras acquire position and movement image data of the patient to assist in providing body positioning information.
- The processing unit determines if the patient has not reached the required position due to physical or cognitive limitations.
- Adaptations to body positioning information are made based on whether the patient's limitations are physical or cognitive.
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging facilities - Rehabilitation centers - Physical therapy clinics
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate patient positioning for medical imaging - Helps patients with physical or cognitive limitations achieve correct positions
Benefits: - Improves the quality of medical images - Enhances patient comfort and safety during imaging procedures
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Patient Positioning System for Enhanced Medical Imaging This technology can be used in medical facilities to streamline the imaging process, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency in healthcare settings.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on patient positioning systems in medical imaging and adaptive guidance systems for patient care.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in camera technology for better patient monitoring and the integration of artificial intelligence for real-time feedback on patient positioning.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this patient positioning system differ from traditional methods? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in healthcare facilities?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention relates to a patient positioning adaptive guidance system (), comprising: a medical image acquisition unit (); at least one communication unit (); at least one camera (); and a processing unit (). The medical image acquisition unit is configured to acquire a medical image of a patient. The processing unit is configured to control the at least one communication unit to provide body positioning information to the patient prior to acquisition of the medical image. One or more cameras of the at least one camera is configured to acquire position and movement image data of the patient associated with the provision of the body position information to the patient. The processing unit is configured to determine if the patient has not reached a required position due to a physical or cognitive limitation, the determination comprising utilisation of the body positioning information and the position and movement image data of the patient, wherein a determination is made that the patient has not reached the required position due to a physical limitation based on a determination that the patient has moved in a correct direction, and wherein a determination is made that the patient has not reached the required position due to a cognitive limitation based on a determination that the patient has moved in an incorrect direction or has not undertaken a substantive movement. The processing unit is configured to adapt the body positioning information in at least one first manner based on a determination that the patient has not reached the required position due to a physical limitation. The processing unit is configured to adapt the body positioning information in at least one second manner based on a determination that the patient has not reached the required position due to a cognitive limitation.
