Unknown Organization (20240252250). PORTABLE VIRTUAL ENDOSCOPIC TOOL SIMULATOR WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK ENHANCED HANDHELD CONTROLLER simplified abstract
Contents
PORTABLE VIRTUAL ENDOSCOPIC TOOL SIMULATOR WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK ENHANCED HANDHELD CONTROLLER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeremy J. Cepek of London (CA)
PORTABLE VIRTUAL ENDOSCOPIC TOOL SIMULATOR WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK ENHANCED HANDHELD CONTROLLER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240252250 titled 'PORTABLE VIRTUAL ENDOSCOPIC TOOL SIMULATOR WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK ENHANCED HANDHELD CONTROLLER
The abstract describes a patent application for an augmented reality/virtual reality system designed for simulating urological procedures for training and equipment design evaluation.
- Handheld controller with inertial sensors, user actuatable controls, and haptic feedback generator.
- At least two imaging devices for obtaining position information related to the handheld controller.
- Capable of simulating various endoscopic urological procedures in a virtual environment.
Potential Applications: - Medical training for urological procedures. - Equipment design evaluation for urological instruments.
Problems Solved: - Provides a realistic simulation environment for training without the need for physical equipment. - Allows for evaluation of urological equipment in a virtual setting.
Benefits: - Enhances training effectiveness and efficiency. - Reduces the need for physical equipment for training and evaluation purposes.
Commercial Applications: - Medical simulation training companies. - Medical device manufacturers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the haptic feedback generator enhance the user experience during training simulations?
The haptic feedback generator provides tactile feedback to the user, enhancing the realism of the simulation and improving training outcomes.
2. What are the advantages of using augmented reality/virtual reality technology for urological procedure simulations?
AR/VR technology allows for realistic and immersive simulations, providing a safe and cost-effective training environment for medical professionals.
Original Abstract Submitted
an augmented reality/virtual reality (ar/vr) system, including a handheld controller, at least two imaging devices and a computer, is capable of simulating a variety of endoscopic, especially urological, procedures, for the purpose of training and/or equipment design evaluation. the handheld controller has inertial sensors for three axes of motion, user actuatable controls for causing the virtual urological endoscope to interact with a virtual urological environment and a haptic feedback generator for providing haptic feedback to the user. the at least two imaging devices are configured to obtain position information relating to the handheld controller and to provide the position information to the computer.
