Dedicated form for use with corresponding electroanatomical maps

Abstract

The disclosed methods and systems allow for processing continuously increasing features of an electroanatomical map that is displayed for use in various medical procedures. These features are represented, for example, as "map layers" or "layers" (these terms are interchangeably used herein) and allow an operator of the electroanatomical mapping system to define and control all of the layers of the displayed electroanatomical map from a single form.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electroanatomical mapping, and in particular to the display of map information during the display of an electroanatomical map. Background Art

[0002] Electroanatomical mapping of organs, such as the heart and cardiac tissue and blood vessels, continues to achieve higher resolution, showing aspects of the organ in greater detail. With this increased resolution comes increased demand on the operator of the mapping system, as higher resolution results in an increased number of features in the electroanatomical map, greater complexity, which requires additional attention and control by the operator.

[0003] For example, in procedures such as Procedure), the system operator uses a System generated Map (available from Biosense Webster, Inc., 31A Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 (applicant and assignee of the present patent application) The electroanatomical map of the system (map, system and procedure) is defined by accessing multiple forms and / or menus. Each form or menu is dedicated to a specific layer type. These layer types include, for example, coherence layers, Cartofinder markers, and label types, all of which use separate forms. Summary of the invention

[0004] The disclosed methods and systems allow for processing of the increasing features of electroanatomical maps that are used in a variety of medical procedures. This feature is denoted, for example, as "map layers" or "layers" (these terms are used interchangeably herein), and allows an operator of an electroanatomical mapping system to define and control all of the layers of a displayed electroanatomical map from a single form. The single form acts as a single location from which all layers of a displayed electroanatomical map can be managed, as presented on a display, thereby simplifying the navigation required by the operator and reducing the time required to establish a particular electroanatomical map.

[0005] The disclosed system combines all of the elements of several different and previously only separately available forms and / or menus into a single form dedicated to layer management. The single form makes it accessible via a single dedicated button on a display screen, monitor, etc. Alternatively, a minimized window of a unique icon with a tooltip can be presented on the screen. The single form is collapsible so that only the titles of the different sections (e.g., sections corresponding to sub-forms) are visible.

[0006] Each layer of the map is represented as a corresponding layer on a single form. Throughout the document, a "layer" on a form is also referred to as a "form layer", and these terms are used interchangeably herein. Form layers on a single form are easily displayed or hidden on the electroanatomical map from either the full form or the minimized form by a single mouse click or other activation on a button having a unique icon for the layer. In the full form, each layer includes its pre-settable settings, even if the layer itself is currently hidden from the map.

[0007] Additionally, each layer's button can be right-clicked to easily direct the user to the preference form associated with that layer (eg, label and type form, scar preference form). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The present invention will be more fully understood through the following detailed description and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same structures, elements or parts appearing in more than one figure are generally marked with the same numbers in all the figures in which they appear, and the number marking the icon representing a given feature in the figure may be used to refer to the given feature. The dimensions of the parts and features shown in the drawings are selected for convenience and clarity of presentation and are not necessarily shown to scale.

[0009] Attention is now directed to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0010] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating an example environment (including a system) of the disclosed subject matter;

[0011] Figure 2A is an example form created according to the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 2B-1 shows with the "All Tags" layer collapsed Figure 2A The form;

[0013] Figure 2B-2 shows a subform with its expansion layer Figure 2A The form;

[0014] Figure 3A and Figure 3B-1 Added activatable elements to allow for display on the corresponding electroanatomical map Figure 2A Electroanatomical mapping of the form;

[0015] Figure 3B-2 yes Figure 3B-1 Detailed view of the display box;

[0016] Figure 4 is activated Figure 3A or Figure 3B-1 The electroanatomical map created according to the present disclosure Figure 2AThe form is displayed on a display on or near the electroanatomical map;

[0017] Figure 5 is used to create according to the present disclosure Figure 2A The form and display Figure 4 A flowchart of an example process of the form in; and

[0018] Figure 6 is a flow chart of an example operational process using a single form according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Overview

[0020] Throughout this document, reference directions and / or orientations, such as but not limited to right, left, up, down, upward, downward, and derivatives thereof, are provided for exemplary purposes only and are used to explain the disclosed subject matter.

[0021] Various surgical procedures involve displaying information to the surgeon on one or more monitors in the operating room. For example, some cardiac mapping procedures are performed to acquire, analyze, and display an electroanatomical map of the human heart and provide a real-time display of catheter position superimposed on a constructed 3D cardiac map. The three-dimensional (3D) map created is a reconstruction based on the data of the sampled points during the procedure. As these points are added to the map, the particular map area is displayed on one or more display screens or monitors.

[0022] Example electroanatomical maps suitable for use with the disclosed subject matter include, for example Mapping map. Mapping by generated by the system and displayed on that system.

[0023] The disclosed subject matter enables operation of a computer program that uses electroanatomical maps (e.g., System generated The single (one) display location is a single dedicated form on a display screen, monitor, etc. The dedicated form can be easily accessed through a quick access button that is added by the system to the electroanatomical map and linked to the now created dedicated form.

[0024] The form includes sub-forms or sections based on a previous form (or stored form), wherein each sub-form includes layers (also referred to as form layers). Each sub-form or section is merged or otherwise integrated into a single form of the disclosed subject matter. Each layer of each section or sub-form has a corresponding layer on a corresponding and otherwise associated (and, e.g., electronically linked) electroanatomical map.

[0025] Each electroanatomical map layer represents a feature and / or aspect of the displayed electroanatomical map. Each layer or some of the layers on the form can be shown / hidden with a single mouse click, touch, swipe, etc., by a dedicated button with a unique layer icon. The single form created can be divided into foldable sections, grouped thematically for specific layer types. This allows the user to easily reduce the length of the form as needed so as not to hide or obscure portions of the electroanatomical map.

[0026] For example, a layer containing multiple definitions can be easily collapsed to reduce the size of the form. The form can be minimized to present only a single button for the layer, thereby showing / hiding the layer on the electroanatomical map. In addition, the form can be fixed to a certain location on the display screen to provide control over the layers without hiding the map itself. The ability to control the settings of these layers regardless of whether a layer is currently displayed on the map provides an operator (e.g., a user) with the ability to pre-configure the settings of each corresponding layer, for example, before an actual procedure using the electroanatomical map, without presenting the layer.

[0027] With respect to forms created according to the present disclosure, the form can be configured by an operator (e.g., a user) who will be able to define the order of sections and layers, to add and / or remove sections and layers from the form and to change their order within the form. The operator has the ability to save the settings of the form into a template, as well as the ability to restore the form to its default settings. The form can be quickly accessed from any possible menu or viewer in the system. The operator can control the size of the form.

[0028] A single form is composed of user-selected features and is dedicated to layer management. The form, when activated, is displayed on or near the electroanatomical map (e.g., pinned to the electroanatomical map displayed on a display) so that the operator can see and interact with all of the features and subfeatures of the currently displayed electroanatomical map.

[0029] The disclosed subject matter eliminates the need for a system operator to remember the location of each of the various settings in a separate form, eliminates the need for the operator to navigate between multiple separate separate forms during a procedure to locate and adjust the desired settings while having to define the desired settings for each electroanatomical map displayed and / or to be displayed, which can increase the complexity of the procedure. In addition, the aforementioned procedures are inefficient and time consuming, especially when the operator changes settings to view various map layers multiple times during a procedure. The disclosed single form and its operation eliminates these problems, wherein the use of the disclosed single form simplifies the operation of the procedure and thus reduces the potential for human error.

[0030] The disclosed subject matter combines all of the features from different forms and / or menus into a single (one) form dedicated to layer management. The single form is easily accessible and, for example, automatically and instantly displayed when a user activates an activatable location on an electroanatomical map, such as a button, by mouse click, touch, swipe, or other activation means. This allows an operator to control an electroanatomical map during an entire procedure, wherein all layer management of the electroanatomical map is accessible via corresponding layers of a single form displayed at or near the displayed electroanatomical map on a display.

[0031] System Description

[0032] Figure 1 An example environment in which the disclosed subject matter operates is shown. For example, the environment includes an electroanatomical imaging system 102 in communication with a main server 104 or other host computer, which hosts a system 104' for performing the disclosed subject matter. The electroanatomical imaging system 102 and the server 104 both communicate with displays / monitors 106a, 106b, one of which 106a (controllable by a keyboard 106a-1 or other controller) is located in a control room under the control of a clinical customer expert (CAS) or operator 107, and the other display / monitor 106b is located in an operating room and can be viewed by a surgeon 108. The operator 107 controls his display 106a, which causes the surgeon 108 to be presented on the display 106b in the operating room. The electroanatomical imaging system 102, the server 104, and the displays 106a, 106b communicate with each other through a direct connection (wired and / or wireless) or through a network, such as the Internet (wide area network) or a local area network (LAN).

[0033] The electroanatomical imaging system 102 generates electroanatomical maps of various organs and / or regions of the body, for example, for presentation on respective displays 106a, 106b. A system used in a procedure that generates an electroanatomical map in electronic form (e.g., The electroanatomical map includes, for example, information such as local activation time (LAT), velocity vectors, ablation labels, non-ablation scar labels, etc., which are "layers" on the electroanatomical map, and the "layers" are described in detail below.

[0034] The electroanatomical map is sent from the electroanatomical imaging system 102 to the server 104 in the form of an electronic form (e.g., data). The server 104 (e.g., system 104') augments the electroanatomical map with activatable locations (such as graphical user interfaces (GUIs) e.g., activatable buttons) that are linked (mapped) to the disclosed form. The activated GUI allows switching (by a user) (e.g., by mouse click, swipe, touch, or other activation means) on the GUI (button) on the corresponding displayed electroanatomical map, such that when the GUI (button) is activated, a form is rendered on the respective display 106a, 106b with the electroanatomical map 300 (which was previously, contemporaneously, or simultaneously rendered on the respective display 106a, 106b).

[0035] The main server 104 has an architecture including one or more components, engines, modules, etc., for providing various functions and operations, and for performing the disclosed processes. The main server 104 may be associated with additional storage devices, memories, caches, and databases located internally and externally thereto.

[0036] For example, the architecture of the main server 104 includes a system 104' for performing the disclosed form creation and display process. The system 104' includes a central processing unit (CPU) 112 formed by one or more processors, a module for electroanatomical map augmentation 116, a form template module 118, a form / menu database 120, a layer database 122, a completed form database 124, and a communication module 126, and the central processing unit (CPU) is electronically connected (i.e., directly or indirectly connected, including electronic and / or data communication) with the storage device / memory 114, the module for electroanatomical map augmentation, the form template module, the form / menu database, the layer database, the completed form database, and the communication module. For example, a "module" includes one or more components that are used to store instructions (e.g., machine-readable instructions) for performing one or more processes, and include a processor (e.g., CPU 112) for executing instructions or is associated with the processor.

[0037] The above components 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, and 126 communicate with each other directly or indirectly. Although the main server 104 is shown as a single server having all the components 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, and 126 therein, the main server 104 may be a plurality of servers. In addition, the components, i.e., one or more of the components 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, and 126, may be external to the main server 104, including along a network or in the cloud.

[0038] The central processing unit (CPU) 112 is formed of one or more processors (including microprocessors) for performing the functions and operations of the host server 110 described in detail herein, including accessing electroanatomical images from the electroanatomical imaging system 102 and / or corresponding displays 106a, 106b, augmenting map images with activatable graphics, such as from the augmentation module 116, and controlling the creation of forms from a plurality of forms, menus, graphics, etc., and controlling the communication module 126. The processor is, for example, a conventional processor, including a hardware processor such as those used in servers, computers, and other computerized devices.

[0039] The storage device / memory 114 is any conventional storage medium. The storage device / memory 114 stores machine executable instructions for execution by the CPU 112 to perform the disclosed processes. Although the processor of the CPU 112 and the storage device / memory 114 are shown as a single component for representative purposes, the processor can be multiple components and can be located external to the host server 104.

[0040] The augmentation module 116 includes various graphics that, when placed into an electroanatomical map, are activatable graphics, such as buttons, that, when activated, render a form 200 at or near a presentation of a corresponding electroanatomical map on a respective display 106a, 106b. The activatable graphics are linked (mapped) to a respective corresponding form, which, for example, once created, may be in a storage medium (e.g., a completed forms database 124 and / or the cloud).

[0041] The augmentation including buttons includes other graphical user interface (GUI) elements, such as tooltips, icons, widgets, and other activatable GUI / buttons, such as activatable button 230, wherein the created form 200 can be applied to a given number of electroanatomical maps, including, for example, one or more electroanatomical maps. Module 116 also includes computer instructions for selecting GUI elements, installing GUI elements on the map, linking GUI elements on the map to the form, and rendering the form for presentation at or near the presented electroanatomical map on the respective displays 106a, 106b (typically only the operator display 106a).

[0042] The form template module 118 includes a plurality of templates for creating a single form from a plurality of forms, menus, and / or layers of forms (also referred to as form layers) that correspond to layers on an electroanatomical map. The templates may include predetermined forms already incorporated into the template, depending on the type of electroanatomical map to be used (associated) with and linked to. The forms are stored in a form database 120, and the layers are stored in a layer database 122. Certain forms in the form database 120 may include desired layers and / or instructions thereof, and the forms may also take into account user-added layers.

[0043] The forms in the form database 120 as subforms of the created single form include, for example, labels, coherence, cartofinder, and highlights. When the form 200 is created, the stored form may include predetermined layers and / or layers that may be added to the form. The layers stored in the layer database 122 include, for example, non-ablation labels, ablation labels, scar labels, point marks, complex labels such as those associated with the label form, conduction velocity vectors, slow conduction areas or non-conduction areas such as those associated with the coherence form, position indicators and all ROI (region of interest) electrodes such as those associated with the cartofinder form, and late potentials, complex and acquisition highlights such as those associated with the highlight form.

[0044] Completed and / or partially completed forms may be stored in a storage medium 124, which may include, for example, one or more databases.

[0045] The communication module 126 facilitates communication between the host server 104 and various computers, servers, etc. over various networks. For example, the communication module 126 facilitates communication with the electroanatomical imaging system 102, the display 106, and the operator computer 109 through direct wired and / or wireless connections or through a network such as the Internet, other WANs, or LANs.

[0046] Figure 2AA form 200 is shown presented on displays 106a, 106b. The form 200 is created by an operator 107 and is created from one or more forms (now sub-forms within a single form 200), menus and / or layers to become a single (unified or integral) form 200.

[0047] For example, form 200 is a single and merged form from, for example, a label type form 202, a coherent layer form 204, and a Cardiofinder marked form 206. These three forms 202, 204, 206 are, for example, subforms that contain form 200, which are, for example, for executing It is necessary for the operator 107 of the procedure to define specific mapping layers or segments, such as for Figure 3A , Figure 3B-1 and Figure 4 Thus, the form template (from module 118) is programmed with, for example, three forms, which are at least Procedural Required for mapping. When constructing form 200, additional forms such as highlight form 208 may be added to the form based on the selected form template.

[0048] Form 200 is, for example, a single dedicated form for managing electroanatomical maps, as arranged by operator 107. For example, the operator has selected a template for form 200 from form template module 118. Operator 107 then selects a form (e.g., to serve as a sub-form) / menu / section to be placed into the selected form template from form / menu database 120. Alternatively, there may be templates for certain maps where the minimum necessary forms (e.g., sub-forms) are already pre-programmed in the template.

[0049] Alternatively, if the selected form has predetermined layers and additional layers are contemplated, the additional layers may be selected from the layers in the layer database 122. Similarly, if the selected form lacks layers, the layers may be selected from the layers in the layer database 122.

[0050] The form 200 is displayed with each form (sub-form or section) 202, 204, 206, 208 formed by layers 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208). Each form 202, 204, 206, 208 includes an activatable position (e.g., a button) 220 that, when activated (from all layers expanded, shown by the activatable position 220 as an upward pointing arrow), causes the layers 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) associated with the corresponding sub-form 202, 204, 206, 208 to collapse, and when the corresponding layer of the corresponding sub-form is collapsed (shown by the activatable position 220 as a downward pointing arrow), when the activatable position 220 is activated, the layer expands.

[0051] For example, in Figure 2A , the form (subform) "all tags" 202 is shown in its expanded position, wherein the button 220 is an arrow pointing upward. When the button 220 is activated, the form "all tags" 202 is retracted to the retracted position, as shown in FIG. Figure 2B-1 As shown, the button 220 for “all tabs” is shown as a downward pointing arrow, indicating the collapsed position of the form 202.

[0052] Each layer 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) is represented by icons 202ax-202ex, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx and is displayed by these icons. The icons 202ax-202ex, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx are also represented as, for example, displayed in Figure 3B-1 and Figure 3B-2 Tooltips 202ax-202ex, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx in box 320 on screen display 300 are shown in FIG.

[0053] Icons 202ax-202ex, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx are activated by a mouse click or the like, so that once these icons are activated, the associated layers are displayed or hidden, depending on the display status of the necessary layers 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) before the mouse click / activation. In the plug-in 330, there is an additional icon 324, which, when activated by a mouse click or other activation means, shows / hides all of the layers 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) based on the display state of all of the layers in the layers prior to activating the icon 324. The icons 202ax-202ex, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx, 324 remain displayed in the frame 320 (on the electroanatomical map 300 presented on the display 106), thereby providing the user 108 with visual and easy access to the icons and their representative layers.

[0054] Each layer 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) also includes an activatable position (e.g., a button) 222, which, when activated, expands or contracts the layer based on the display state (collapsed or expanded) of the layer before activation. Each layer 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) includes settings that can be preset, even if the layer itself is currently hidden from the electroanatomical map 300.

[0055] For example, in Figure 2A and Figure 2B-1 In the example, on the form 200, the layer "dot mark" 202d is shown in a collapsed position, wherein the button 222 is shown as an arrow pointing downward. When the button 222 is activated, the layer "dot mark" 202d is expanded, wherein the expanded layer is displayed, for example, in Figure 2B-2 On the expanded form (subform) 202' shown in FIG.

[0056] In addition, a button 222 for each layer 202a-202e (for form 202), 204a, 204b (for form 204), 206a, 206b (for form 206), 208a-208c (for form 208) can be activated (i.e., right-clicked (on a mouse, etc.)) to easily guide the operator 107 to the layer preferences associated with the corresponding layer (e.g., with preference options "on point" or "projection").

[0057] The form 200 is linked to the electroanatomical map 300 via a GUI element (such as button 310) mapped to the form 200. For example, Figure 3A , Figure 3B-1 and Figure 4 As shown, when button 310 is activated on an electroanatomical map 300 presented on displays 106a, 106b, form 200 is pulled, for example, from completed form memory 124 and transferred to the respective displays 106a, 106b to be presented (e.g., fixed) on displays 106a, 106b on or near electroanatomical map 300 (e.g., associated with form 200).

[0058] Now turn your attention to Figure 5 , which shows a flowchart detailing a computer-implemented process according to an example of the disclosed subject matter. Figure 1 , Figure 2A , Figure 2B-1 , Figure 2B-2 , Figure 3A , Figure 3B-1 , Figure 3B-2 and Figure 4 The components shown in . Figure 5 The processes and sub-processes are computerized processes performed by the system 104' (eg, by the host server 104). The processes and sub-processes described above may be performed, for example, manually, automatically, or a combination thereof, and, for example, in real time.

[0059] The process begins at start block 502, where the electroanatomical imaging system 102 is known to the system 104', including its ability to generate various types of electroanatomical maps (such as those associated with For example, the electroanatomical imaging system 102 may be a Biosense Webster System or 3 systems.

[0060] The process moves to block 504 where a form is created for the map type of the electroanatomical imaging system 102. The process (sub-process) of creating the form 200 includes the user selecting a template for the form for the map type, for example from the form template module 118. The map type is, for example, an electroanatomical map including Map. The sub-forms 202, 204, 206, 208 that are incorporated into the form 200 (form template) and form the art or components of the form 200 that can be used with the map type are predetermined by the user 107 for the template, and / or selected, for example, from the form / menu database 120, or a combination thereof, and arranged in the form template. The sub-form typically includes layers for the map type. However, if there are no layers, or the user wants to add layers to any of the sub-forms in the sub-forms, the layers can be selected from the layer database 122 and added to the corresponding sub-form. In the case where all layers are set in the form 200, the layer parameters can be set by the user 108.

[0061] The process moves to block 506 where an electroanatomical map of a map type corresponding to the map type of the created form 200 is acquired from the electroanatomical imaging system 102. The map is provided for display (rendering on the display 106).

[0062] At block 508, the layers in form 200 are linked to the layers in the electroanatomical map, thereby allowing the form to operate in conjunction with the displayed electroanatomical map.

[0063] Moving to block 510, the electroanatomical map is augmented when an activatable graphic is added to the electroanatomical map from module 116 that links the electroanatomical map to form 200. The activatable graphic includes a button 310 that activates form 200 and causes form 200 to be displayed on or adjacent to the displayed electroanatomical map on the respective display 106a, 106b.

[0064] The activatable graphic also includes tooltips 320 that correspond to or are icons displayed on or near the displayed electroanatomical map. These tooltips 320 correspond to icons of the various layers of the form (which correspond to the layers of the electroanatomical map). When the electroanatomical map is displayed on the corresponding display 106a, 106b and the button 310 is activated, the form 200 is displayed on or near the displayed electroanatomical map. Similarly, when the tooltip 320 is activated, such as when the form 200 is displayed, the activated tooltip 320 hides or displays the level associated with the corresponding icon.

[0065] The process moves to block 512 where the now augmented or otherwise modified electroanatomical map with the activatable graphics is provided to the respective display 106a, 106b for presentation thereon.

[0066] The process moves to block 514 where it ends. The process can be repeated as often as necessary.

[0067] Now turn your attention to Figure 6 , which shows a flowchart detailing the process for operating the system 104' and the forms created by the system 104'. Figure 1 , Figure 2A , Figure 2B-1 , Figure 2B-2 , Figure 3A , Figure 3B-1 , Figure 3B-2 and Figure 4 The components shown in . Figure 6 The processes and sub-processes include computerized processes performed by the system 104' (eg, by the host server 104). The processes and sub-processes described above may be performed, for example, manually, automatically, or a combination thereof, and, for example, in real time.

[0068] The process starts at a start block 602. At the start block 602, for example, a form, i.e., form 200, has been created with sub-forms 202, 204, 2067, 208, which contain forms including various layers, each layer 202a-202e, 204a-204b, 206a-206b, and 208a-208c including left-side icons 202ax-202ex, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx and right-side buttons 222 for expanding and collapsing the corresponding layer.

[0069] Moving to block 604, an input or first input is received by the system 104' from the operator 107 that the operator has activated an activatable location, such as the electroanatomical map 300 ( Figure 3A ) button 310( Figure 3A ) to select the form 200. At block 606, the form 200 is transmitted, for example, by the system 104' to the respective displays 106a, 106b and is presented on the displays 106a, 106b, in whole or in part, on or near the electroanatomical map 300, for example, as Figure 4Alternatively, form 200 may be presented only on display 106a of operator 107 so that surgeon 108 has a clear and complete view of electroanatomical map 300. Form 200 includes subforms and various layers for each subform. Each layer includes icons and expand / collapse buttons, as described in detail above for form 200.

[0070] Moving to block 608, a subsequent or second input is then received by the system 104' from the location of the given icon corresponding to the given layer from the operator 107. The process moves to block 610, where the system 104' receives an indication to toggle on the icon (e.g., received by the operator 107) so that a set of features for the given icon are presented on the respective displays 106a, 106b, or optionally only on the display 106a of the operator 107. This allows the operator to set various features associated with the given layer.

[0071] The process moves to block 612 where it ends. The process can be repeated as often as necessary.

[0072] Example

[0073] Example 1

[0074] A method for managing an electroanatomical map (300), the method comprising: a) providing an electroanatomical map (300) of a body organ to a display (106a, 106b), the electroanatomical map (300) comprising: a plurality of map layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c); and activatable locations; b) providing a form (200) comprising a plurality of subforms (202, 204, 206, 208), each subform (202, 204, 206, 208) comprising one or more form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c); , 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c), each of the form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) corresponding to a mapping layer in the multiple mapping layers of the electroanatomical map (300), each of the form layers of each sub-form including information on the current state of each corresponding layer of the electroanatomical map; and c) activating the activatable position (310) of the electroanatomical map (300) to present the form (200) associated with the electroanatomical map (300) on the display.

[0075] Example 2

[0076] The method according to embodiment 1 further comprises: linking the activatable position (310) to the form (200).

[0077] Example 3

[0078] A method according to any one of Example 1 or Example 2, wherein each form layer in the form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) includes an activatable icon (202ax, 202bx, 202cx, 202dx, 204ax, 204bx, 206ax, 206bx, 208ax, 208bx, 208cx), which switches the presentation of its corresponding mapping layer when activated.

[0079] Example 4

[0080] A method according to any one of Examples 1 to 3, wherein the activatable position (310) includes an activatable button (310) that switches the presentation of the form (200) on the electroanatomical map (300).

[0081] Example 5

[0082] A method according to any one of embodiments 1 to 4, wherein providing the form (200) comprises the form (200) including one or more predetermined sub-forms (202, 204, 206, 208) of the plurality of sub-forms placed in the form.

[0083] Example 6

[0084] A method according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 5, wherein providing the form (200) includes a user selecting one or more sub-forms (202, 204, 206, 208) of the plurality of sub-forms (202, 204, 206, 208) to be placed in the form (200).

[0085] Example 7

[0086] The method according to any one of embodiments 1 to 6, wherein each form layer (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) for each sub-form (202, 204, 206, 208) is selected by the user.

[0087] Example 8

[0088] The method according to any one of embodiments 1 to 7, wherein the user locates each sub-form (202, 204, 206, 208) in the form (200).

[0089] Example 9

[0090] The method according to any one of Examples 1 to 8, wherein the subform (202, 204, 206, 208) is selected from the group consisting of: a coherence form (204), a label subform (202), and an electroanatomical mapping label form (208).

[0091] Example 10

[0092] The method according to any one of Examples 1 to 9, wherein the electroanatomical map (300) comprises Mapping map.

[0093] Embodiment 11

[0094] The method according to any one of embodiments 1 to 10, wherein the form (200) includes a graphical user interface (GUI) (310).

[0095] Example 12

[0096] A method according to any one of Examples 1 to 11, wherein the body organ includes a heart.

[0097] Example 13

[0098] A system for creating an electronic management medium for managing an electroanatomical map (300), the system comprising: a storage medium (104) for storing a computer component; and at least one processor (112) for executing the computer component, the computer component comprising: a first computer component for receiving an electroanatomical map (300) of a body organ for a display, the electroanatomical map (300) comprising a plurality of map layers; a second computer component (120) for providing a form comprising a plurality of subforms (202, 204, 206, 208), each subform (202, 204, 206, 208) comprising one or more form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 208) 206b, 208a-208c), each of the form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) corresponding to a mapping layer among a plurality of mapping layers of the electroanatomical map (300), each of the form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) of each sub-form (202, 204, 206, 208) including information of a current state of each corresponding layer of the electroanatomical map (300); and a third computer component (116) for providing an activatable position (310) to the electroanatomical map (300) to link the form (200) to the electroanatomical map (300).

[0099] Embodiment 14

[0100] A system according to Example 13, wherein the activatable position (310) of the electroanatomical map (300) presented on the display (106a, 106b) causes the form (200) to be presented on or near the electroanatomical map (300) on the display (106a, 106b) when activated.

[0101] Embodiment 15

[0102] The system according to any one of Embodiment 13 or Embodiment 14, wherein the system further comprises: at least one display (106a, 106b) in communication with the at least one processor (112).

[0103] Example 16

[0104] A method for managing an electroanatomical map (300), the method comprising: acquiring an electroanatomical map (300) of a body organ for display, the electroanatomical map (300) comprising a plurality of map layers; providing a form (200) comprising a plurality of subforms (202, 204, 206, 208), each subform (202, 204, 206, 208) comprising one or more form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) , each of the form layers (202a-202d, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b, 208a-208c) corresponds to a mapping layer among the multiple mapping layers of the electroanatomical map (300), each of the form layers of each sub-form includes information on the current state of each corresponding layer of the electroanatomical map; and providing an activatable position (310) to the electroanatomical map (300) to link the form (200) to the electroanatomical map (300).

[0105] Embodiment 17

[0106] According to the method described in Example 16, the method also includes: when the electroanatomical map (300) is presented on the display (106a, 106b), activating the activatable position (310) of the electroanatomical map (300) to present the form (200) associated with the electroanatomical map (300) on the display (106a, 106b).

[0107] Embodiment 18

[0108] A method according to any one of Example 16 or Example 17, wherein the form (200) is presented at a location on the display (106a, 106b) on or near the electroanatomical map (300).

[0109] Although the embodiments described herein are mainly directed to The present invention relates to computer systems and monitors associated with and other medical procedures, but the methods and systems described herein may also be used in other applications, such as in multiple clinical workflows requiring diagnostic imaging, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound imaging, and other three-dimensional medical imaging.

[0110] The foregoing disclosed subject matter may also be in the form of a computer software product, for example. The product includes, for example, a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium having program instructions stored therein, which, when read by a processor, causes the processor to selectively clone a computer display monitor from a first one or more monitors associated with an operator to a second one or more monitors associated with a surgeon.

[0111] It should therefore be understood that the examples described above do not limit the present disclosure to what is specifically shown and described above. On the contrary, the scope of the present disclosure includes combinations and sub-combinations of the various features described above, as well as variations and modifications thereof, which will occur to a person skilled in the art upon reading the above description and which are not disclosed in the prior art. The documents incorporated by reference into this patent application are deemed to be an integral part of this application, unless any term defined in these incorporated documents conflicts with a definition explicitly or implicitly given in this specification, in which case only the definition in this specification shall be considered.

Claims

1. A method for managing an electroanatomical map, the method comprising: Providing an electroanatomical map of a body organ for display, the electroanatomical map comprising: Multiple mapping layers; and Activatable positions; providing a form including a plurality of subforms, each subform including one or more form layers, each of the form layers corresponding to a map layer of the plurality of map layers of the electroanatomical map, each of the form layers of each subform including information of a current state of each corresponding layer of the electroanatomical map; and The activatable position of the electroanatomical map is activated to present the form associated with the electroanatomical map on the display.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: The activatable location is linked to the form.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the form layers includes an activatable icon that, when activated, toggles presentation of its corresponding mapping layer.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The activatable location includes an activatable button that toggles presentation of the form on the electroanatomical map.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Providing a form includes the form including one or more predetermined sub-forms of the plurality of sub-forms placed in the form.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Providing the form includes a user selecting one or more of the plurality of sub-forms to be placed in the form.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Each form layer for each sub-form is selected by the user.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein: The user locates each sub-form in the form.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The subform is selected from the group consisting of: a coherence form, a label subform, and an electroanatomical map labeling form.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The electroanatomical map includes Mapping map.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The form includes a graphical user interface (GUI).

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The body organ includes a heart.

13. A system for creating an electronic management medium for managing electroanatomical maps, the system comprising: A storage medium for storing computer components; and at least one processor, the at least one processor being configured to execute the computer component, the computer component comprising: a first computer component for receiving an electroanatomical map of a body organ for display, the electroanatomical map comprising a plurality of map layers; a second computer component configured to provide a form including a plurality of subforms, each subform including one or more form layers, each of the form layers corresponding to a map layer of the plurality of map layers of the electroanatomical map, each of the form layers of each subform including information of a current state of each corresponding layer of the electroanatomical map; and A third computer component is provided for providing an activatable location to the electroanatomical map to link the form to the electroanatomical map.

14. The system according to claim 13, wherein: The activatable position of the electroanatomical map presented on the display, when activated, causes the form to be presented on or adjacent to the electroanatomical map on the display.

15. The system according to claim 14, further comprising: At least one display in communication with the at least one processor.

16. A method for managing an electroanatomical map, the method comprising: acquiring an electroanatomical map of a body organ for display, the electroanatomical map comprising a plurality of map layers; providing a form including a plurality of subforms, each subform including one or more form layers, each of the form layers corresponding to a map layer of the plurality of map layers of the electroanatomical map, each of the form layers of each subform including information of a current state of each corresponding layer of the electroanatomical map; as well as An activatable location is provided to the electroanatomical map to link the form to the electroanatomical map.

17. The method according to claim 16, further comprising: When the electroanatomical map is presented on a display, the activatable position of the electroanatomical map is activated to present the form associated with the electroanatomical map on the display.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein: The form is presented at a location on the display on or near the electroanatomical map.

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