20240029367. EXTENDED REALITY TRAINING PLATFORM simplified abstract (COVIDIEN LP)
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EXTENDED REALITY TRAINING PLATFORM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Lavie P. Golenberg of Singapore (SG)
Kwee Yin Tan of Singapore (SG)
Hin Chun Lee of Singapore (SG)
Wai Leng Yan of Singapore (SG)
Saravana Kumar Duraiswamy Jalasundaram of Singapore (SG)
Chin Mian Tan of Singapore (SG)
EXTENDED REALITY TRAINING PLATFORM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029367 titled 'EXTENDED REALITY TRAINING PLATFORM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method using augmented reality (AR) to determine the location of a physical model and overlay a holographic body onto the model. The holographic body is aligned with the physical model, allowing a user to interact with the model using a physical medical instrument to simulate a predetermined procedure. Haptic feedback is provided to the user during the procedure.
- The method involves:
* Determining the location of a physical model using an AR control application. * Displaying a holographic body overlaying the physical model via a display device. * Aligning the holographic body with the physical model, so that a portion of the model representing an anatomical structure appears aligned with the holographic body in a predetermined anatomical position. * Maintaining real-time alignment of the holographic body on the display device while the user interacts with the physical model using a physical medical instrument. * Providing haptic feedback to the user during the predetermined procedure.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Medical training and education: The method can be used to simulate medical procedures and provide hands-on training for medical professionals.
- Surgical planning: Surgeons can use the method to visualize and plan surgical procedures on a physical model before performing them on a patient.
- Patient education: The holographic overlay can be used to explain medical conditions and procedures to patients in a more interactive and visual manner.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Lack of realistic simulation: The method provides a more realistic simulation of medical procedures by overlaying a holographic body onto a physical model, allowing users to practice and learn in a more immersive environment.
- Limited access to physical models: The method allows users to interact with physical models remotely using AR technology, overcoming limitations of physical availability and transportation.
- Inadequate feedback during training: The haptic feedback provided during the procedure enhances the training experience by providing tactile sensations, improving the user's understanding and skill development.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced training and education: The method offers a more engaging and realistic training experience, improving the learning outcomes for medical professionals and students.
- Improved surgical planning: Surgeons can visualize and plan procedures more accurately, leading to better surgical outcomes and reduced risks.
- Enhanced patient understanding: The holographic overlay helps patients better understand their medical conditions and the procedures they may undergo, improving patient satisfaction and compliance.
Original Abstract Submitted
examples described herein provide a method including determining a model location of a physical model by an augmented reality (ar) control application; operating the ar control application to display a holographic body overlaying the physical model via a display device, wherein the holographic body is aligned with the physical model such that a portion of the physical model representing an anatomical structure appears aligned with the holographic body in a predetermined anatomical position; maintaining alignment of the holographic body overlaying the physical model on the display device in real-time while a user interacts with the physical model using a physical medical instrument to simulate a predetermined procedure; and providing haptic feedback to the user during the predetermined procedure.
