Unknown Organization (20240379024). METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY GUIDED IMAGERY ACUPUNCTURE simplified abstract

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY GUIDED IMAGERY ACUPUNCTURE

Organization Name

Unknown Organization

Inventor(s)

Jian Kong of Malden MA (US)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY GUIDED IMAGERY ACUPUNCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240379024 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY GUIDED IMAGERY ACUPUNCTURE

• Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a method for treating a patient using virtual reality (VR) guided acupuncture. The method involves determining a prescription of acupuncture points or specific body locations and showing the patient these points being activated on an avatar in a VR viewing device.

• Key Features and Innovation:

- Treatment method using VR technology - Prescription of acupuncture points or specific body locations - Visualization of acupuncture points being activated on an avatar in VR

• Potential Applications:

- Healthcare industry for acupuncture treatment - Virtual reality therapy - Pain management

• Problems Solved:

- Enhancing patient understanding of acupuncture treatment - Improving accuracy of acupuncture point activation - Providing a more engaging and interactive treatment experience

• Benefits:

- Increased patient engagement and compliance - Enhanced visualization of acupuncture points - Improved treatment outcomes

• Commercial Applications:

- Virtual reality healthcare solutions - Acupuncture clinics - Integrative medicine practices

• Questions about VR Guided Acupuncture:

1. How does virtual reality enhance the acupuncture treatment experience? - Virtual reality technology provides a visual representation of acupuncture points being activated, making the treatment more engaging and interactive for patients.

2. What are the potential limitations of using virtual reality for acupuncture treatment? - Some patients may not be comfortable with virtual reality technology, and there may be technical challenges in implementing VR guided acupuncture in all healthcare settings.

Original Abstract Submitted

a method for treating a patient with a virtual reality (vr) guided acupuncture includes: determining a prescription of acupuncture points or specific body locations; and showing the patient the prescribed acupuncture points or specific body locations being activated on an avatar in a virtual reality viewing device.