Control device and a machine for interactive cerebral and bodily navigation with real-time anatomical display and control functions
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Publication Number
US-11266849-B2
Publication Date
2022-03-08
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Abstract
A control device (1) for machines (10) for magnetic cerebral or peripheral stimulation with cerebral and bodily navigation, which includes a plurality of keys (2) which can be associated with various functions of the machine (10) and configured for activating, when pressed, a respective function of the machine (10) associated with the respective key (2). The control device (1) also includes a touch screen (3) configured for displaying anatomical information of the subject or patient for a direct viewing from the operator with information relative to the function of the machine (10) which can be activated by the keys (2) and activating at least one further function of the machine (10) associated with a respective icon (7) which can be pressed with the touch screen (3), such as, for example, a stimulation.
Core Innovation
A control device is provided for a machine for magnetic cerebral or peripheral stimulation with cerebral and bodily navigation. The control device comprises a plurality of displaceable keys respectively associated with a plurality of functions of the machine, where each key activates a respective function upon being displaced by pressing by an operator. The device further comprises at least one touch screen configured to display information relative to the various functions activated by the plurality of keys and to activate at least one further function associated with a respective icon displayed on the at least one touch screen by touching the at least one touch screen.
For a physical examination in progress of a patient, the touch screen is configured for displaying increased reality information 3D in real-time and textual information on the respective function. The control device is a wireless device physically separable from the machine and configured to move around the patient to provide an image of the patient on the at least one touch screen from a perspective of the operator with respect to the patient.
The machine includes a stimulation coil configured for stimulating the patient to provide at least a portion of the increased reality information 3D in real-time. The stimulation coil is positioned on the control device and configured to move with the control device to stimulate the patient also from the perspective of the operator with respect to the patient. Both the image of the patient and the increased reality information 3D in real-time caused by the stimulating are displayed on the at least one touch screen from the perspective of the operator with respect to the patient.
Claims Coverage
The provided independent claim is claim clm-00001. It covers a wireless, physically separable control device for a magnetic cerebral/peripheral stimulation machine with cerebral and bodily navigation, combining displaceable keys with touch-screen icon-based function activation and operator-perspective real-time increased-reality 3D display generated using a stimulation coil on the moving control device.
Displaceable keys associated with machine functions
A plurality of displaceable keys respectively associated with a plurality of functions of the machine, where each key activates, upon being displaced by pressing by an operator, a respective one of the plurality of functions associated with that key.
Touch screen for function information and icon-based activation
At least one touch screen configured for displaying information relative to the various functions activated by the plurality of keys, and activating at least one further function associated with a respective icon displayed on the touch screen by touching the touch screen.
Real-time increased reality 3D with textual information during examination
The at least one touch screen is configured for displaying, for a physical examination in progress of a patient to assist in analysis of the patient, increased reality information 3D in real-time and also textual information on the respective function.
Wireless separable control device movable around the patient
The control device is a wireless device physically separable from the machine, configured to move around the patient to provide an image of the patient on the at least one touch screen from a perspective of the operator with respect to the patient.
Stimulation coil positioned on and moving with the control device
A stimulation coil configured for stimulating the patient to provide at least a portion of the increased reality information 3D in real-time, with the stimulation coil positioned on the control device and configured to move with the control device to stimulate the patient also from the perspective of the operator with respect to the patient.
Operator-perspective display of patient image and stimulation-caused 3D information
Both the image of the patient and the increased reality information 3D in real-time caused by the stimulating are displayed on the at least one touch screen from the perspective of the operator with respect to the patient.
Claim clm-00001 centers on a wireless, operator-perspective control device that combines displaceable-key activation with touch-screen icon activation, and that provides real-time increased reality information 3D plus textual information during a physical examination. Stimulation is enabled by a stimulation coil positioned on and moving with the control device, and both the patient image and stimulation-caused 3D information are displayed on the touch screen from the operator’s perspective.
Stated Advantages
Increased operator-centered visualization through displaying increased reality information 3D in real-time and an image of the patient from the operator perspective.
Reduced setup/testing time.
Easier single-operator control/personalization without key memorization.
Documented Applications
Assist in analysis of a patient during a physical examination in progress using increased reality information 3D in real-time together with textual information and function mapping.
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