Zimmer US, Inc. (20240212292). AUGMENTED REALITY PATIENT ASSESSMENT MODULE simplified abstract
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AUGMENTED REALITY PATIENT ASSESSMENT MODULE
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Inventor(s)
Ted Spooner of Grand Rapids MI (US)
Dave Van Andel of Spring Lake MI (US)
AUGMENTED REALITY PATIENT ASSESSMENT MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240212292 titled 'AUGMENTED REALITY PATIENT ASSESSMENT MODULE
The abstract describes a patent application for an augmented reality patient assessment module that aims to improve patient mobility assessments by reducing subjectivity through the use of a depth camera to determine precise patient motion and generate a skeletal model of the patient.
- Depth camera used to determine precise patient motion
- Skeletal model generated to assess range of motion for various patient joints
- Augmented reality head-mounted display overlays skeletal model on patient for assessment
- Medical practitioner guides patient through musculoskeletal evaluation activities to generate skeletal model and assess range of motion
- Predicted postoperative skeletal model generated to indicate improved range of motion after surgical procedure
Potential Applications: - Enhancing patient mobility assessments in healthcare settings - Improving preoperative planning for surgical procedures - Assisting in rehabilitation programs for patients with mobility issues
Problems Solved: - Subjectivity in patient mobility assessments - Lack of precise measurement of patient motion and range of motion - Difficulty in visualizing postoperative outcomes
Benefits: - More accurate and objective patient mobility assessments - Enhanced preoperative planning for better surgical outcomes - Improved rehabilitation programs for patients
Commercial Applications: Title: "Augmented Reality Patient Assessment Module for Enhanced Mobility Assessments" This technology could be used in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and orthopedic clinics to improve patient care and outcomes. It may also have applications in medical research and training programs for healthcare professionals.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of a depth camera improve the accuracy of patient motion assessment? 2. What are the potential limitations of using augmented reality in patient mobility assessments?
Original Abstract Submitted
patient mobility assessments may be improved using an augmented reality patient assessment module. to reduce subjectivity of a mobility assessment, a depth camera may be used to determine precise patient motion, generate a skeletal model of the patient, and determine range of motion for various patient joints. an augmented reality head-mounted display may include a transparent display screen, and may be used to display the skeletal model overlaid on the patient while the patient is being viewed through the transparent display screen. a medical practitioner may guide the patient through a series of musculoskeletal evaluation activities, which may be used to generate the skeletal model of the patient and determine range of motion for various patient joints. the skeletal model and range of motion information may be used to generate a predicted postoperative skeletal model, which may indicate an improved range of motion based on a surgical procedure.
