A system and method for using computer-aided identification for medical procedures.

Abstract

To provide a system and a method of utilizing computer-aided identification with medical procedures.SOLUTION: There is provided a system that may receive identification of a first patient; may receive a first template that includes first multiple locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient; may identify second multiple locations associated with a face of a current patient; may identify a second template of the face of the current patient based at least on the second multiple locations associated with the face of the current patient; may identify, whether the first template matches the second template; when the first template matches the second template, may provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient; and when the first template does not match the second template, may provide an indication that the current patient has not been identified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to computer-assisted identification, particularly the use of computer-assisted identification for medical treatment.

Background Art

[0002] Up to now, if a patient cannot be correctly identified, as a result, among other things, there is a possibility of blood transfusion errors, medication errors, treatment of the wrong person, examination errors, and / or errors in the wrong medical treatment site. Patient misidentification can be a fundamental cause of medical treatment errors. Areas where patient misidentification can occur include, among other things, surgical intervention, blood transfusion, drug administration, and / or venipuncture. Patient misidentification can be caused by name structures (e.g., similar names), inaccuracies in date of birth, clothing that conceals identity, unconscious patients, errors when registering patients via a computerized system, the absence of an identification wristband, an identification wristband that identifies another (e.g., wrong) patient, etc.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0003] This disclosure provides a system capable of receiving the identification of a first patient. In one example, the system may receive the identification of a first patient from a healthcare professional. In another example, the system may receive the identification of a first patient by scanning a patient's wristband. The system may further receive a first template including a first group of locations associated with the face of a first patient and associated with the identification of a first patient. In one example, the system may receive a first template including a first group of locations associated with the face of a first patient and associated with the identification of a first patient from a storage device. In one example, the system may receive a first template including a first group of locations associated with the face of a first patient and associated with the identification of a first patient from a network. The system may further identify a second group of locations associated with the face of the current patient. For example, a medical procedure may be pending for the current patient.

[0004] The system may further identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second set of positions associated with the current patient's face. For example, a face recognition system, method, and / or process may identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second set of positions associated with the current patient's face. The system may further determine whether the first template matches the second template. For example, the system may determine whether the first template matches the second template to confirm or deny that the current patient is the first patient. If the first template matches the second template, the system may further provide a display indicating that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. If the first template does not match the second template, the system may further provide a display indicating that the current patient has not been identified. For example, providing a display indicating that the current patient has not been identified may include providing at least one of a visual signal and an audible signal. In determining whether the first template matches the second template, the system may determine whether a polygon formed by three or more of the first multiple locations of the first template matches a polygon formed by three or more of the second multiple locations of the second template.

[0005] The system may further determine, based on at least the second template, whether a surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template. For example, the area of ​​the second template may be associated with an area of ​​the first patient where no medical procedure may be performed. The system may further provide instructions that a surgical tool or instrument should not be within the area of ​​the second template. For example, providing instructions that a surgical tool or instrument should not be within the area of ​​the second template may be done in response to determining, at least based on the second template, that a surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template.

[0006] The system may further identify a first set of locations associated with the face of a first patient, and may further identify a first template of the face of the first patient based on at least the first set of locations associated with the face of the first patient. In one example, the face recognition system, method, and / or process may identify a first set of locations associated with the face of a first patient. In another example, the face recognition system, method, and / or process may identify a first template of the face of a first patient based on at least the first set of locations associated with the face of the first patient. The first template may be identified before a medical procedure. For example, the first template may be used to verify that the first patient is the first patient before a medical procedure is initiated or progresses.

[0007] The system may further associate the first template with the identification of a first patient and store the first template together with the identification of the first patient. In one example, the system may store the first template together with the identification of the first patient via a storage device. In another example, the system may store the first template based on the identification of the first patient. Storing the first template based on the identification of the first patient may enable and / or facilitate the retrieval and / or retrieval of the first template using the identification of the first patient.

[0008] The system may further determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on a second template. For example, determining the surgeon's position relative to the first patient may be at least based on determining the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on a second template. The microscope may be or include a microscope-integrated display. The system may further determine the orientation of the lens relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on a second template. For example, the lens may be used in a medical procedure. For example, the lens may be placed inside the eye of the first patient.

[0009] The system may further identify a third set of locations associated with the face of a second patient, identify a third template of the face of the second patient based on at least the third set of locations associated with the face of the second patient, associate the third template with the identification of the second patient, and store the third template together with the identification of the second patient. For example, the system may be used by other patients.

[0010] The system may include a microscope-integrated display. The microscope-integrated display may include at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image. In one example, the microscope-integrated display may acquire at least one image. In another example, identifying a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face may include identifying a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face via at least one image acquired through the microscope-integrated display.

[0011] The disclosure further includes a non-temporary computer-readable memory device having instructions that cause the system to perform the above steps when executed by the system's processor. The disclosure further includes the above system or non-temporary computer-readable memory device having one or more of the following features, which may be used in combination with each other unless they are obviously mutually exclusive.i) receive identification of a first patient; ii) receive a first template including a first set of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient; iii) identify a second set of locations associated with the face of the current patient; iv) identify a second template of the face of the current patient based at least on the second set of locations associated with the face of the current patient; v) determine whether the first template matches the second template; vi) if the first template matches the second template, provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient; vii) if the first template does not match the second template, provide an indication that the current patient has not been identified; viiii) determine, at least based on the second template, that a surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template; ix) respond to the determination, at least based on the second template, that a surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template. The system provides instructions indicating that surgical tools and instruments should not be located within the area of ​​the second template, and the system provides instructions indicating that the surgical tools and instruments should not be located within the area of ​​the second template, and the system provides instructions indicating that the surgical tools and instruments should not be located within the area of ​​the second template, and the system provides instructions indicating that the surgical tools and instruments should not be located within the area of ​​the second template, and the system provides instructions indicating that the surgical tools and instruments should not be located within the area of ​​the first

[0012] Any of the above systems may be capable of performing any of the above methods, and any of the above non-temporary computer-readable memory devices may be capable of causing the system to perform any of the above methods. Any of the above methods may be performed on any of the above systems or using any of the above non-temporary computer-readable memory devices.

[0013] Both the above-mentioned general description and the following detailed description should be understood to be illustrative and explanatory in nature, and intended to provide an understanding of the disclosure without limiting its scope. In this regard, additional aspects, features and advantages of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description.

[0014] To better understand this disclosure and its features and advantages, the following descriptions are made by reference and used in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not to scale. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1A] Figure 1A shows an example of a healthcare system. [Figure 1B] Figure 1B shows an example of an imaging device. [Figure 2A] Figure 2A shows an example of a template associated with a patient's face. [Figure 2B] Figure 2B shows an example of a template associated with a patient's face. [Figure 3A] Figure 3A shows an example of another healthcare system. [Figure 3B] Figure 3B shows an example of a microscope-integrated display and several examples of surgical tools and instruments. [Figure 4A] Figure 4A shows an example of patient identification. [Figure 4B] Figure 4B shows an example of patient identification. [Figure 4C] Figure 4C shows an example of patient identification. [Figure 4D-4E]FIG. 4D shows an example of a graphical user interface that provides a warning or an error, and FIG. 4E shows an example of a graphical user interface that provides a display indicating that the patient has been correctly identified. [Figure 5A] FIG. 5A shows an example of a surgical area. [Figure 5B] FIG. 5B shows an example of identifying the position of a microscope. [Figure 5C] FIG. 5C shows an example of identifying that a surgical tool device is included within the area. [Figure 5D] FIG. 5D shows another example of identifying that a surgical tool device is included within the area. [Figure 5E-5F] FIG. 5E shows an example of a graphical user interface that provides a warning, and FIG. 5F shows an example of a graphical user interface that provides a display indicating that no errors have been detected. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows an example of a computer system. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows an example of a method of operating the system.

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[0016] In the following description, for the sake of facilitating the discussion of the disclosed subject matter, details are set forth as examples. However, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the disclosed embodiments are examples and do not cover all possible embodiments.

[0017] As used herein, reference numbers refer to the class or type of an entity, and any characters following such a reference number refer to a particular instance of that particular entity of that class or type. Thus, for example, the virtual entity referred to by "12A" may refer to a particular instance of a particular class / type, and the reference "12" may generally refer to a set of instances belonging to that particular class / type or to any one instance of that class / type.

[0018] A medical system may be used to identify a patient. In one example, a first medical system may be used for the first time to identify a patient before a medical procedure. In another example, a second medical system may be used for the second time to identify a patient before a medical procedure. The second time may be at a later time than the first time. In one example, a first medical system may be used in a doctor's office. In another example, a second medical system may be used in a surgical facility.

[0019] The first healthcare system may associate two or more identifying attributes associated with a patient. For example, the two or more identifying attributes associated with a patient may include, among many others, two or more of the following: the patient's name, the patient's address, the patient's telephone number, the patient's government-issued identification number or string, the patient's date of birth, the patient's first healthcare facility identification, and the patient's first facial identification. The patient's first facial identification may be used to identify the patient through a facial recognition process, method, and / or system.

[0020] The second healthcare system may associate two or more identifying attributes associated with a patient. For example, the two or more identifying attributes associated with a patient may include, among many others, two or more of the following: the patient's name, the patient's address, the patient's telephone number, the patient's government-issued identification number or string, the patient's date of birth, the patient's first healthcare facility identification, the patient's second first healthcare facility identification, the patient's first facial identification, and the patient's second facial identification. The second healthcare system may use a facial recognition process, method, and / or system to obtain the patient's second facial identification and determine whether the patient's first facial identification matches the patient's second facial identification. If the patient's first facial identification matches the patient's second facial identification, the healthcare system may proceed with the medical procedure associated with the patient. For example, the medical procedure associated with the patient may include a surgical procedure associated with the patient. If the patient's first facial identification does not match the patient's second facial identification, the healthcare system may not proceed with the medical procedure associated with the patient. For example, an error or warning may be issued to notify healthcare professionals that the patient was not correctly identified.

[0021] One or more face recognition systems, one or more face recognition methods, and / or one or more face recognition processes may be used to identify a patient's face. For example, face recognition may be at least based on identifying a patient by analyzing patterns based on one or more textures of the patient's face and / or one or more shapes of one or more parts of the patient's face. For example, face recognition may identify facial features by extracting landmarks and / or features from an image of the patient's face. One or more landmarks and / or one or more features of the patient's face may include the relative position, size, and / or shape of one or more of the patient's eyes, nose, cheekbones, and jaw. One or more face recognition systems, one or more face recognition methods, and / or one or more face recognition processes may identify data associated with the patient's face. The data associated with the patient's face may include templates. For example, templates may include data that can be used to distinguish the face of a first patient from the face of a second patient who is different from the first patient, and therefore templates may be distinguished from photographs.

[0022] One or more face recognition systems, one or more face recognition methods, and / or one or more face recognition processes may, among many others, use 3D technology utilizing one or more projectors and / or one or more sensors to identify information about the shape of a patient's face. For example, information about the shape of a patient's face may be used to identify one or more features of the surface of the patient's face. One or more features of the surface of the patient's face may, among many others, include one or more of the contours of the eye sockets, the contours of the nose, and the contours of the jaw. An advantage of using 3D face recognition technology may be that it may not be affected by changes in lighting. One or more face recognition systems, one or more face recognition methods, and / or one or more face recognition processes may utilize multiple image sensors. For example, multiple image sensors may include multiple cameras. 3D face recognition technology may utilize multiple image sensors.

[0023] The facial recognition system may include one or more image acquisition devices. For example, one or more image acquisition devices may include one or more cameras. The facial recognition system may include one or more light projectors. For example, the light projector may project infrared light. In another example, the light projector may include a laser. The facial recognition system may identify the position on the patient's face. For example, the position on the patient's face may be used to identify a template of the patient's face. The template of the patient's face may be associated with a topography of the patient's face. The template of the patient's face may be used in facial recognition. For example, the template of the patient's face may be compared to another template when verifying or denying the patient's identity. The facial recognition system may include one or more image time-of-flight (ToF) devices. For example, one or more ToF devices may be used to identify the position on the patient's face. The ToF devices may include one or more SONAR (Acoustic Navigation Ranging) devices and / or one or more LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection, and Ranging) devices. For example, a LiDAR device may be used in a three-dimensional scan utilizing at least one laser.

[0024] A medical procedure associated with a patient may include a part of the patient (e.g., the site of the medical procedure). For example, a part of the patient may be similar to another part of the patient. For example, a patient's right eye may be similar to a patient's left eye. A medical procedure associated with a patient may be for a part of the patient but not for another part of the patient. For example, a medical procedure associated with a patient may be for the patient's right eye but not for the patient's left eye. A second medical system may use computer vision processes, methods, and / or systems to identify a part of the patient from other parts of the patient. A computer vision process, method, and / or system may use facial recognition processes, methods, and / or systems to identify a part of the patient from other parts of the patient. For example, a second medical system may identify that a surgical tool or instrument is in an area not associated with a part of the patient. If the second medical system identifies that a surgical tool or instrument is in an area not associated with a part of the patient, it may issue a warning or error. In one example, if a medical procedure is performed on the patient's right eye (e.g., the site of the medical procedure), the second medical system may issue a warning or error if it determines that the surgical tool is located in an area not associated with the patient's right eye. Alternatively, if a medical procedure is performed on the patient's right eye (e.g., the site of the medical procedure), the second medical system may issue a warning or error if it determines that the surgical tool is located in an area associated with the patient's left eye.

[0025] Referring here to Figure 1A, an example of a diagnostic system is shown. As shown, the medical system 110 may be used in conjunction with the patient 120. As illustrated, the medical system 110 may include a computer system 112. The computer system 112 may be communicatively coupled to displays 116A and 116B. As in one example, the computer system 112 may be integrated with the display 116. The computer system 112 may be communicative with an imaging device 114. In one example, the imaging device 114 may include one or more cameras. In another example, the imaging device 114 may include a three-dimensional scanner. The imaging device 114 may be used for biometric measurements of the patient 120's eye 122. As shown, display 116A may display biometric information 132 associated with the patient 120's eye 122. As illustrated, display 116B may display an image 130 of the patient 120. The computer system 112 may identify facial recognition information. For example, the facial recognition information may include a template of the patient 120's face. As shown in the figure, template 140A may be displayed on top of the image 130 of patient 120. For example, display 116B may display template 140A on top of the image 130 of patient 120. As shown in the figure, template 140B may be displayed. For example, display 116B may display template 140B. Template 140 may be used to identify patient 120. One advantage may be to identify biometric information 132 and template 140 associated with patient 120's eyes 122 while patient 120 is being examined by the medical system 110. In one example, biometric information 132 and template 140 associated with patient 120's eyes 122 may be identified simultaneously. In another example, biometric information 132 and template 140 associated with patient 120's eyes 122 may be identified relative to each other in a short time.

[0026] Person 150 may operate the medical system 110. For example, person 150 may be a healthcare worker. Person 150 may input identification information associated with patient 120 into the computer system 112. The identification information associated with patient 120 may include, among many others, one or more of the following: patient 120's name, patient 120's address, patient 120's telephone number, patient 120's government-issued identification number, and patient 120's date of birth. For example, the computer system 112 may associate the identification information associated with patient 120 with facial recognition information. For example, the computer system 112 may associate the identification information associated with patient 120 with template 140.

[0027] Person 150 may verify one or more portions of the identification information associated with patient 120 before the computer system 112 associates the identification information associated with patient 120 with the facial recognition information. For example, one or more portions of the identification information associated with patient 120 may be stored via a storage device accessible by the computer system 112 before the medical system 110 is used with patient 120. Person 150 may configure data associated with a portion of patient 120. For example, person 150 may configure data associated with patient 120's right eye.

[0028] Referring here to Figure 1B, an example of an imaging device is shown. As shown, the imaging device 114 may include image sensors 160A to 160C. For example, image sensor 160 may include a camera. As shown, the imaging device 114 may include light projectors 162A to 162C. In one example, light projector 162 may project visible light. In another example, light projector 162 may project infrared light. Light projector 162 may project circles and / or dots onto the patient's face. Image sensor 160 may receive reflections of the circles and / or dots projected onto the patient's face. A computer system can identify one or more positions and / or one or more templates associated with the patient's face, based at least on the reflections of the circles and / or dots projected onto the patient's face. As shown, the imaging device 114 may include depth sensors 164A to 164C. The depth sensor 164 may include a light projector 162. The depth sensor 164 may include an optical sensor. Two or more of the image sensor 160, the light projector 162, and the depth sensor 164 may be combined. Among many, one or more of the image sensors 160A to 160C, one or more of the light projectors 162A to 162C, and / or one or more of the depth sensors 164A to 164C may generate data that can be used to determine the position 210 and / or distance 220, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B. In one example, the computer system 112 may use the data to determine the position 210 and / or distance 220, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B. In another example, the computer system 112 may use the data to determine the template 140, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B.

[0029] Referring here to Figure 3A, an example of another medical system is shown. As shown, a surgeon 310 may utilize surgical tool equipment 320. In one example, the surgeon 310 may utilize surgical tool equipment 320 in a surgery involving the eye 122 of a patient 120. The medical system 300 may include an ophthalmic surgical tool tracking system. As shown, the medical system 300 may include a computer system 330, a display 340, and a microscope 350. Although not specifically shown, the medical system 300 may include one or more camera systems. As an example, the microscope 350 may be or include a microscope-integrated display (MID) 352 (shown in Figure 3B). As a second example, the microscope 350 may include one or more structures and / or one or more functions, such as those described with reference to the MID 352. As a third example, the microscope 350 may include a camera system. As another example, the microscope 350 may be coupled to a camera system.

[0030] The computer system 330 may receive image frames captured by one or more image sensors. For example, the computer system 330 may perform various image processing on one or more image frames. The computer system 330 may perform image analysis on one or more image frames to identify and / or extract one or more images of the surgical tool instrument 320 from one or more image frames. The computer system 330 may generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on which one or more image frames may be superimposed. For example, the GUI may include one or more indicators and / or one or more icons, among many others. One or more indicators may include surgical data such as one or more positions and / or one or more orientations. One or more indicators may include one or more warnings. The GUI may be displayed to the surgeon 310 and / or other medical personnel by the display 340 and / or microscope 350.

[0031] The computer system 330, the display 340, and the microscope 350 may be implemented in separate housings that are communicatively coupled to each other, or in a common console or housing. The user interface may be associated with one or more of the computer system 330, the display 340, and the microscope 350. For example, the user interface may include one or more of the input devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, touchscreen, eye-tracking device, voice recognition device, gesture control module, dial, and / or buttons. A user (e.g., a surgeon 310 and / or other medical professional) may input desired commands and / or parameters via the user interface. For example, the user interface may be used to control one or more of the computer system 330, the display 340, and the microscope 350.

[0032] Referring here to Figure 3B, an example of a microscope-integrated display and several examples of surgical tool instruments are shown. As shown, surgical tool instrument 320A may be or include a surgical scalpel. As shown, surgical tool instrument 320B may be or include a Q-tip. As shown, surgical tool instrument 320C may be or include forceps. Other surgical tool instruments not specifically illustrated may be used in conjunction with one or more systems, one or more processes, and / or one or more methods described herein.

[0033] As an example, the surgical tool instrument 320 may be marked with one or more patterns. One or more patterns may be used to identify the surgical tool instrument 320. The one or more patterns may include, among many, one or more hash patterns, stripe patterns, and fractal patterns. As another example, the surgical tool instrument 320 may be marked with dyes and / or paints. The dyes and / or paints may reflect, among many, one or more of visible light, infrared light, and ultraviolet light. In an example, the illuminator 378 may provide ultraviolet light, and the image sensor 372 may receive ultraviolet light reflected from the surgical tool instrument 320. The computer system 330 may receive image data from the image sensor 372 based at least on the ultraviolet light reflected from the surgical tool instrument 320, and may use the image data based at least on the ultraviolet light reflected from the surgical tool instrument 320 to identify the surgical tool instrument 320 from other image data provided by the image sensor 372. In another example, the illuminator 378 may provide infrared light, and the image sensor 372 may receive infrared light reflected from the surgical tool instrument 320. The computer system 330 may receive image data from the image sensor 372, at least based on the infrared light reflected from the surgical tool instrument 320, and may use the image data, at least based on the infrared light reflected from the surgical tool instrument 320, to identify the surgical tool instrument 320 from other image data provided by the image sensor 372.

[0034] As shown in the figure, the MID352 may include displays 362A and 362B. For example, the surgeon 310 may look through multiple eyepieces, and displays 362A and 362B may display information to the surgeon 310. Although the MID352 is shown with multiple displays, the MID352 may include a single display 362. For example, the MID352 may be implemented with one or more displays 362. As shown, the MID352 may include image sensors 372A and 372B. In one example, the image sensors 372A and 372B may acquire images. In a second example, the image sensors 372A and 372B may include a camera. In another example, the image sensor 372 may acquire images via one or more of visible light, infrared light, and ultraviolet light. One or more image sensors 372A and 372B may provide image data to the computer system 330. Although MID352 is shown with multiple image sensors, MID352 may include a single image sensor 372. For example, MID352 may be implemented with one or more image sensors 372.

[0035] As shown, the MID352 may include distance sensors 374A and 374. For example, distance sensor 374 may determine the distance to a surgical tool instrument 320. Distance sensor 374 may determine a distance associated with the Z-axis. Although the MID352 is shown with multiple image sensors, the MID352 may include a single distance sensor 374. In one example, the MID352 may be implemented with one or more distance sensors 374. In another example, the MID352 may be implemented without distance sensors. As shown, the MID352 may include lenses 376A and 376B. Although the MID352 is shown with multiple lenses 376A and 376B, the MID352 may include a single lens 376. For example, the MID352 may be implemented with one or more lenses 376. As shown, the MID352 may include illuminators 378A and 378B. For example, the illuminator 378 may provide and / or generate one or more of the following: visible light, infrared light, and ultraviolet light. Although MID352 is shown with multiple illuminators, MID352 may include a single illuminator 378. For example, MID352 may be implemented with one or more illuminators 378. MID352 may include one or more structures and / or one or more functionalities, such as those described with reference to imaging device 114. MID352 may include a computer system. For example, the computer system of MID352 may implement at least some of the one or more systems, one or more processes, one or more methods, and / or one or more flowcharts described herein.

[0036] Referring here to Figures 4A-4C, examples of patient identification are shown. As shown, surgeon 310 may be ready to perform surgery on patient 420. For example, patient 420 may be the wrong patient for surgery that surgeon 310 may be ready to perform. Patient 120 may be the right patient for surgery that surgeon 310 may be ready to perform. Patient 420 may be identified via facial recognition. For example, template 440 may be identified at least based on a location 410 associated with the face of patient 420, as shown in Figure 4B. Computer system 330 may identify template 440. The computer system of microscope 350 may identify template 440.

[0037] Template 440 may be identified as not matching template 140. For example, a patient associated with template 140 may be a patient scheduled to undergo surgery. If template 440 is identified as not matching template 140, a warning or error may be issued. In one example, identifying that template 440 does not match template 140 may include identifying that one or more locations 210 do not match one or more locations 410. In another example, identifying that template 440 does not match template 140 may include identifying that a polygon formed by three or more locations 410 does not match a polygon formed by three or more locations 210. Three or more locations 410 may correspond to three or more locations 210. For example, three or more locations 410B, 410C, and 410H may correspond to locations 210B, 210C, and 210H. The polygons formed by positions 410B, 410C, and 410H may not coincide with the polygons formed by positions 210B, 210C, and 210H. The computer system 330 may identify that template 440 and template 140 do not coincide. The microscope 350 may identify that template 440 and template 140 do not coincide. The MID 352 may identify that template 440 and template 140 do not coincide.

[0038] As shown in Figure 3A, surgeon 310 may be ready to perform surgery on patient 120. For example, patient 120 may be the correct patient for surgery that surgeon 310 may be ready to perform. Patient 120 may be identified via facial recognition. For example, template 442 may be identified at least based on location 412, as shown in Figure 4C. Computer system 330 may identify template 442. The computer system of microscope 350 may identify template 442. The computer system of MID 352 may identify template 442.

[0039] Template 442 may be identified as matching template 140. For example, a patient associated with template 140 may be a patient scheduled to undergo surgery. If template 442 is identified as matching template 140, the surgeon may be instructed to proceed. In one example, identifying template 442 as matching template 140 may include identifying one or more locations 210 as matching one or more locations 412. In another example, identifying template 442 as matching template 140 may include identifying a polygon formed by three or more locations 412 as matching a polygon formed by three or more locations 210. Three or more locations 412 may correspond to three or more locations 210. For example, three or more locations 412B, 412C, and 412H may correspond to locations 210B, 210C, and 210H. The polygons formed by positions 412B, 412C, and 412H may coincide with the polygons formed by positions 210B, 210C, and 210H. The computer system 330 may identify that templates 442 and 140 coincide. The microscope 350 may identify that templates 442 and 140 coincide. The MID 352 may identify that templates 442 and 140 coincide.

[0040] The GUI 415 shown in Figure 4D may provide a warning or error indicating that the wrong patient has been identified. In one example, the warning or error may include an icon 420A. In a second example, the warning or error may include text 430A indicating that the wrong patient has been detected. The GUI 415 may be displayed via the display 340, the microscope 350, and / or the MID 352. In another example, the warning or error may include one or more audible sounds. The GUI 415 shown in Figure 4E may provide an indication that the patient has been correctly identified. In one example, the indication may include an icon 420B. In another example, the indication may include text 430B indicating that the patient has been correctly identified. The GUI 415 may be displayed via the display 340, the microscope 350, and / or the MID 352.

[0041] Referring now to Figure 5A, an example of a surgical area is shown. As shown, the area may be demarcated by positions 412B and 412H-412K. As shown in the figure, the area demarcated by positions 412B and 412H-412K may include eye 122. For example, the surgery may be performed on eye 122. As shown, the area may be demarcated by positions 412L-412P. As shown in the figure, the area demarcated by positions 412L-412P may include eye 124. For example, the surgery may be performed on eye 124.

[0042] Referring here to Figure 5B, an example of determining the position of the microscope is shown. As shown, the microscope 350 may be at an angle to the template 442. In one example, the computer system 330 may determine the angle between the microscope 350 and the template 442. In another example, the microscope 350 may determine the angle between the microscope 350 and the template 442. The microscope 350 may include a computer system. For example, the computer system of the microscope 350 may determine the angle between the microscope 350 and the template 442.

[0043] Referring here to Figure 5C, an example is shown in which surgical tools and instruments are identified as being contained within a region. As shown, the surgical tools and instruments 320 may be contained within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. In one example, the surgical procedure may not be performed on the eye 124. In another example, the surgical procedure may not be performed within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P.

[0044] The computer system 330 may identify that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within an area demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. For example, the computer system 330 may provide a warning that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within an area demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. The GUI 510 shown in Figure 5E may provide a warning that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within an area demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. In one example, the warning may include an icon 520A. In a second example, the warning may include text 530A indicating that the surgical tool instrument 320 has been detected in the wrong or inaccurate area. The GUI 510 may be displayed via the display 340, the microscope 350, and / or the MID 352. In another example, the warning may include one or more audible sounds.

[0045] The microscope 350 may identify that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. For example, the microscope 350 may provide a warning that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. The MID 352 may identify that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. For example, the MID 352 may provide a warning that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. The GUI 510 shown in Figure 5E may provide a warning that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P. In one example, the warning may include an icon 520A. In a second example, the warning may include text 530A indicating that the surgical tool instrument 320 was detected in the wrong or inaccurate region. The GUI 510 may be displayed via the display 340, the microscope 350, and / or the MID 352. In another example, the warning may include one or more audible sounds.

[0046] Referring here to Figure 5D, another example is shown in which surgical tools and instruments are identified as being contained within a region. As shown, the surgical tools and instruments 320 may be contained within a region demarcated by positions 412B and 412H-412K. In one example, the surgical procedure may be performed on the eye 122. In another example, the surgical procedure may be performed within a region demarcated by positions 412B and 412H-412K.

[0047] The computer system 330 may identify that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within the area defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. For example, the computer system 330 may provide an indication that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within the area defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. The GUI 510 shown in Figure 5F may provide an indication that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within the area defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. In one example, the indication may include an icon 520B. In another example, the indication may include text 530B indicating that no errors were detected. The GUI 510 may be displayed via the display 340, the microscope 350, and / or the MID 352.

[0048] The microscope 350 may specify that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. For example, the microscope 350 may provide an indication that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. The MID 352 may specify that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. For example, the MID 352 may provide an indication that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. The GUI 510 shown in Figure 5F may provide an indication that the surgical tool instrument 320 is located within a region defined by positions 412B and 412H-412K. In one example, the indication may include icon 520B. In another example, the instructions may include text 530B indicating that no errors were detected. The GUI 510 may be displayed via the display 340, the microscope 350, and / or the MID 352.

[0049] Referring now to Figure 6, an example of a computer system is shown. As shown, the computer system 600 may include a processor 610, a volatile memory medium 620, a non-volatile memory medium 630, and an input / output (I / O) device 640. As shown, the volatile memory medium 620, the non-volatile memory medium 630, and the I / O device 640 may be communicatively coupled to the processor 610.

[0050] The term “memory medium” may mean “memory,” “storage device,” “memory device,” “computer-readable medium,” and / or “tangible computer-readable storage medium.” For example, the memory medium may include, without limitation, direct-access storage devices including hard disk drives, sequential-access storage devices such as tape disk drives, compact discs (CDs), random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), CD-ROMs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, non-temporary media, and / or one or more combinations of the above. As shown, the non-volatile memory medium 630 may contain processor instructions 632. Processor instructions 632 may be executed by processor 610. In one example, one or more portions of processor instructions 632 may be executed via the non-volatile memory medium 630. In another example, one or more portions of processor instructions 632 may be executed via volatile memory medium 620. One or more portions of processor instructions 632 may be transferred to the volatile memory medium 620.

[0051] The processor 610 may execute processor instructions 632 when performing one or more systems, one or more flowcharts, one or more processes, and / or one or more methods described herein. For example, processor instructions 632 may consist of instructions by one or more systems, one or more flowcharts, one or more methods, and / or one or more processes described herein. Although the processor 610 is shown as a single processor, the processor 610 may consist of multiple processors or include multiple processors. One or more storage media and memory media may be software products, program products, and / or products. For example, software products, program products, and / or products may consist of instructions executable by the processor by one or more systems, one or more flowcharts, one or more methods, and / or one or more processes described herein.

[0052] The processor 610 may include any suitable system, device, or apparatus capable of operating to interpret and execute program instructions, process data, or both, stored in a memory medium and / or received via a network. The processor 610 may further include one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or other circuits configured to interpret and execute program instructions, process data, or both.

[0053] The I / O device 640 may include any or more media that enable, permit, and / or allow a user to interact with the computer system 600 and its associated components by facilitating user input and output. Facilitating user input may enable the user to operate and / or control the computer system 600, and facilitating output may enable the computer system 600 to demonstrate the effects of the user's operation and / or control. For example, the I / O device 640 may enable a user to input data, instructions, or both into the computer system 600, and to operate and / or control the computer system 600 and its associated components. The I / O device may include user interface devices such as a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, joystick, handheld lens, tool tracking device, coordinate input device, or any other I / O device suitable for use with the system.

[0054] The I / O device 640 may facilitate and / or allow the processor 610 to perform at least one of the systems, processes, and / or methods described herein, in particular, one or more buses, one or more serial devices, and / or one or more network interfaces. In one example, the I / O device 640 may include a storage interface that facilitates and / or allows the processor 610 to communicate with external storage. The storage interface may include, in particular, one or more of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, the SATA (Serial ATA) interface, the PATA (Parallel ATA) interface, and the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). In a second example, the I / O device 640 may include a network interface that facilitates and / or allows the processor 610 to communicate with a network. The I / O device 640 may include one or more of the wireless network interface and the wired network interface. In the third example, the I / O device 640 includes, in particular, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) interface, a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, a Serial Peripheral Interconnect (SPI) interface, and an Inter-Integrated Circuit (I 2 C) It may include one or more interfaces. In the fourth example, the I / O device 640 may include circuitry that may enable the processor 610 to communicate data with one or more sensors. In another example, the I / O device 640 may facilitate and / or allow the processor 610 to communicate data with one or more of the displays 650, MID 660, and imaging devices 670 in particular. Among many, one or more of the displays 650, MID 660, and imaging devices 670 may be coupled to the processor 610 via the I / O device 640. As shown in the figure, the I / O device 640 may be coupled to the network 680. For example, the I / O device 640 may include a network interface.

[0055] Network 680 may include, among many others, wired networks, wireless networks, optical networks, or a combination of the foregoing. Network 680 may include and / or combine various types of communication networks. For example, Network 680 may include and / or combine local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, public switched telephone networks (PSTNs), cellular telephone networks, satellite telephone networks, or a combination of the foregoing. WANs may, in particular, include private WANs, corporate WANs, public WANs, or a combination of the foregoing.

[0056] The computer systems described herein may include one or more structures and / or one or more functions, such as those described with reference to computer system 600. In one example, computer system 112 may include one or more structures and / or one or more functions, such as those described with reference to computer system 600. In a second example, computer system 330 may include one or more structures and / or one or more functions, such as those described with reference to computer system 600. In a third example, the computer system of microscope 350 may include one or more structures and / or one or more functions, such as those described with reference to computer system 600. In another example, the computer system of MID352 may include one or more structures and / or one or more functions, such as those described with reference to computer system 600.

[0057] Referring now to Figure 7, an example of how the system operates is shown. At 710, the identification of a first patient may be received. For example, the computer system 330 may receive the identification of a first patient. The first patient may be patient 120. The identification of a first patient may include the name of the first patient. The identification of a first patient may include a number or string associated with the first patient.

[0058] In 715, a first template may be received that includes a first set of locations associated with the face of a first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. For example, computer system 330 may receive a first template that includes a first set of locations associated with the face of a first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. For example, computer system 330 may receive template 140. Computer system 330 may retrieve the first template based at least on the identification of the first patient. In one example, computer system 330 may retrieve and / or receive the first template from a storage device. In another example, computer system 330 may retrieve and / or receive the first template from a network. Receiving a first template that includes a first set of locations associated with the face of a first patient may include receiving medical information associated with the first patient. For example, the medical information may include biometric information associated with the first patient. The biometric information associated with the first patient may include biometric information associated with the eyes of the first patient.

[0059] In 720, a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face may be identified. In one example, a computer system 330 may identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face. In a second example, a microscope 350 may identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face. In another example, MID 352 may identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face.

[0060] A second set of locations associated with the current patient's face may be identified via at least one image acquired via an image sensor. For example, identifying a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face may include identifying a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face via at least one image from the MID352.

[0061] The current patient may be Patient 1, or another patient who is not Patient 1. In one example, the current patient may be Patient 120. The second set of positions associated with the face of the current patient may include positions 412A to 412P. In another example, the current patient may be Patient 420. The second set of positions associated with the face of the current patient may include positions 410A to 410P.

[0062] In 725, a second template of the current patient's face may be identified based on at least a second set of positions associated with the current patient's face. In one example, the computer system 330 may identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second set of positions associated with the current patient's face. In a second example, the microscope 350 may identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second set of positions associated with the current patient's face. In another example, the MID 352 may identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second set of positions associated with the current patient's face. The current patient may be the first patient, or another patient who is not the first patient. In one example, the current patient may be patient 120. The second template of the current patient's face may be template 442. In another example, the current patient may be patient 420. The second template of the current patient's face may be template 440.

[0063] In 730, it may be determined whether the first template matches the second template. In one example, the computer system 330 may determine whether the first template matches the second template. In a second example, the microscope 350 may determine whether the first template matches the second template. In another example, the MID 352 may determine whether the first template matches the second template. Determining whether the first template matches the second template may include determining whether one or more positions of the first template match one or more positions of the second template. Determining whether the first template matches the second template may include determining whether a polygon formed by three or more positions of the first template matches a polygon formed by three or more positions of the second template.

[0064] If the first template does not match the second template, an indication that the current patient is not identified may be provided in 735. In one example, the computer system 330 may provide an indication that the current patient is not identified. In a second example, the microscope 350 may provide an indication that the current patient is not identified. In another example, MID 352 may provide an indication that the current patient is not identified. Providing an indication that the current patient is not identified includes providing at least one of a visual signal and an audible signal. Providing an indication that the current patient is not identified may include a graphical user interface that provides an indication that the current patient is not identified. For example, GUI 415 shown in Figure 4D may provide an indication that the current patient is not identified. Providing an indication that the current patient is not identified may include providing an audible signal. For example, the audible signal may include one or more audible sounds.

[0065] If the first template matches the second template, an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient may be provided in 740. In one example, the computer system 330 may provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. In a second example, the microscope 350 may provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. In another example, the MID 352 may provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. Providing an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient may include a graphical user interface that provides an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. For example, the GUI 415 shown in Figure 4E may provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient.

[0066] In 745, the angle of the microscope-integrated display relative to the face of the first patient may be determined at least based on a second template. In one example, the computer system 330 may determine the angle of the microscope-integrated display relative to the face of the first patient at least based on a second template. In a second example, the microscope 350 may determine the angle of the microscope-integrated display relative to the face of the first patient at least based on a second template. In another example, the MID 352 may determine the angle of the microscope-integrated display relative to the face of the first patient at least based on a second template.

[0067] In 750, it may be determined, at least based on the second template, whether the surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template. In one example, the computer system 330 may determine, at least based on the second template, whether the surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template. In a second example, the microscope 350 may determine, at least based on the second template, whether the surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template. In another example, the MID 352 may determine, at least based on the second template, whether the surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template. Determining whether the surgical tool or instrument falls within the area of ​​the second template may include determining whether the surgical tool or instrument falls within the wrong area of ​​the second template. For example, the surgery may be performed on eye 122 of patient 120, or not on eye 124. As shown in Figure 5C, it may be determined whether the surgical tool instrument 320 falls within the area defined by positions 412L to 412P. For example, determining whether the surgical tool instrument 320 falls within the area defined by positions 412L to 412P may help prevent errors.

[0068] If a surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template, an instruction may be provided in 755 indicating that the surgical tool or instrument should not be within the area of ​​the second template. In one example, computer system 330 may provide such an instruction. In a second example, microscope 350 may provide such an instruction. In another example, MID 352 may provide such an instruction. Providing such an instruction that the surgical tool or instrument should not be within the area of ​​the second template may be done in accordance with identifying that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template, at least based on the second template. Providing such an instruction that the surgical tool or instrument should not be within the area of ​​the second template may include a graphical user interface that provides such an instruction. For example, the GUI 510 shown in Figure 5E may provide an instruction that surgical tools should not be located within the region of the second template (e.g., the region demarcated by positions 412L to 412P). Providing an instruction that surgical tools should not be located within the region of the second template may include providing an audible signal. For example, the audible signal may include one or more audible sounds. Providing an instruction that surgical tools should not be located within the region of the second template may be done in response to identifying that the surgical tools have entered the region of the second template.

[0069] If the surgical tool or instrument does not fit within the area of ​​the second template, an indication of no error may be provided in 760. In one example, the computer system 330 may provide an indication of no error. In a second example, the microscope 350 may provide an indication of no error. In another example, MID352 may provide an indication of no error. A graphical user interface may provide an indication of no error. A graphical user interface may provide an indication of no error. For example, the GUI510 shown in Figure 5F may provide an indication of no error.

[0070] One or more methods and / or process elements, and / or one or more parts of methods and / or processor elements, may be executed in a modified order, repeated, or omitted. Furthermore, additional, supplementary, and / or redundant methods and / or process elements may be implemented, instantiated, and / or executed as desired. Furthermore, one or more system elements may be omitted, and / or additional system elements may be added as desired.

[0071] The memory medium may be a product and / or may contain a product. For example, the product may include a software product and / or a program product and / or may be a software product and / or a program product. The memory medium may be coded and / or encoded with processor-executable instructions in accordance with one or more flowcharts, systems, methods and / or processes described herein for the purpose of manufacturing the product.

[0072] The subject matter disclosed above should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and the attached claims are intended to encompass all such modifications, enhancements, and other practices that fall within the true spirit and scope of this disclosure. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the scope of this disclosure is defined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and is not limited or restricted by the detailed description above. According to embodiment (1), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. A memory medium, which, when the first template matches the second template, provides, via at least one display, an instruction that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient; Equipped with, The aforementioned instruction further states that the medical system Based at least on the second template, the surgical tool or instrument is identified to enter the area of ​​the second template. A medical system that, based at least on the second template, provides instructions via the at least one display indicating that the surgical tool or instrument should not be in the area of ​​the second template, in response to the identification of the surgical tool or instrument entering the area of ​​the second template. According to embodiment (2), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. If the first template does not match the second template, a memory medium is provided via at least one display to indicate that the current patient has not been identified. Equipped with, The aforementioned instruction further states that the medical system Based at least on the second template, the surgical tool or instrument is identified to enter the area of ​​the second template. A medical system that, based at least on the second template, provides instructions via the at least one display indicating that the surgical tool or instrument should not be in the area of ​​the second template, in response to the identification of the surgical tool or instrument entering the area of ​​the second template. According to embodiment (3), in order to provide the instruction that the current patient is not identified, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide at least one of a visual signal and an audible signal. According to embodiment (4), the instruction further relates to the medical system, To identify the first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient, To identify the first template of the face of the first patient, based on at least the first plurality of positions associated with the face of the first patient, The first template is associated with the identification of the first patient. The first template is stored along with the identification of the first patient. According to embodiment (5), the instruction further states to the medical system: To identify a third set of locations associated with the face of the second patient, To identify a third template of the face of the second patient, based at least on a third plurality of positions associated with the face of the second patient, The third template is associated with the identification of the second patient. The third template is stored along with the identification of the second patient. According to embodiment (6), the apparatus further comprises a microscope, The instruction further causes the medical system to determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. According to embodiment (7), the instruction further causes the medical system to determine the orientation of the lens relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. According to embodiment (8), the invention further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to the at least one processor, The microscope-integrated display includes the at least one display, In order to provide the instruction via at least one display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template. To provide the instruction via at least one display that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template. According to embodiment (9), the invention further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to the at least one processor, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image, In order to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the instruction further causes the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via the at least one image. According to embodiment (10), in order to determine whether the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to determine whether a polygon formed by three or more of the first plurality of positions of the first template matches a polygon formed by three or more of the second plurality of positions of the second template. According to embodiment (11), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template matches the second template, the medical system provides, via the medical system's display, an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. Includes, The medical system identifies, at least based on the second template, that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template. Based at least on the second template, in response to the identification that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template, the medical system provides, via the display of the medical system, an instruction that the surgical tool or instrument should not be in the area of ​​the second template. This method further includes the following. According to embodiment (12), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides a message via the medical system's display indicating that the current patient is not identified. Includes, The medical system identifies, at least based on the second template, that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template. Based at least on the second template, in response to the identification that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​the second template, the medical system provides, via the display of the medical system, an instruction that the surgical tool or instrument should not be in the area of ​​the second template. This method further includes the following. According to embodiment (13), the medical system providing an instruction that the current patient is not identified includes providing at least one of a visual signal and an audible signal. According to embodiment (14), the medical system identifies the first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient, The medical system identifies a first template of the face of the first patient based on at least a plurality of first positions associated with the face of the first patient, The medical system associates the first template with the identification of the first patient, The medical system stores the first template along with the identification of the first patient, It also includes. According to embodiment (15), the medical system identifies a third number of locations associated with the face of a second patient, The medical system identifies a third template of the second patient's face based on at least a third plurality of positions associated with the second patient's face, The medical system associates the third template with the identification of the second patient, The medical system stores the third template along with the identification of the second patient, It also includes. According to embodiment (16), the medical system determines the angle of the medical system's microscope relative to the face of the first patient, based at least on the second template. It also includes. According to embodiment (17), the medical system determines the orientation of the lens relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. It also includes. According to embodiment (18), the medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The medical system providing the instruction via the display of the medical system that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient includes the medical system providing the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified. The medical system providing the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the display of the medical system includes the medical system providing the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the microscope-integrated display. According to embodiment (19), the medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire one or more images. The aforementioned method, The at least one image sensor further includes acquiring at least one image, Identifying the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient by the medical system includes identifying the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via the at least one image. According to embodiment (20), determining whether the medical system matches the first template includes determining whether a polygon formed by three or more of the first plurality of positions of the first template matches a polygon formed by three or more of the second plurality of positions of the second template. According to embodiment (21), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. A memory medium, which, when the first template matches the second template, provides, via at least one display, an instruction that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient; Equipped with, Equipped with a microscope, The instruction further causes the medical system to determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. According to embodiment (22), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. If the first template does not match the second template, a memory medium is provided via at least one display to indicate that the current patient has not been identified. Equipped with, Equipped with a microscope, The instruction further causes the medical system to determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. According to embodiment (23), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. A memory medium, which, when the first template matches the second template, provides, via at least one display, an instruction that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient; Equipped with, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes the at least one display, In order to provide the instruction via at least one display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template. To provide the instruction via at least one display that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template. According to embodiment (24), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. If the first template does not match the second template, a memory medium is provided via at least one display to indicate that the current patient has not been identified. Equipped with, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes the at least one display, In order to provide the instruction via at least one display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template. To provide the instruction via at least one display that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template. According to embodiment (25), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. A memory medium, which, when the first template matches the second template, provides, via at least one display, an instruction that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient; Equipped with, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image, To identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the instruction further causes the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via the at least one image. According to embodiment (26), a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to the at least one processor and containing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the face of the current patient, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. If the first template does not match the second template, a memory medium is provided via at least one display to indicate that the current patient has not been identified. Equipped with, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image, To identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the instruction further causes the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via the at least one image. According to embodiment (27), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template matches the second template, the medical system provides, via the medical system's display, an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. Includes, The medical system determines the angle of the medical system's microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. This method further includes the following. According to embodiment (28), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides a message via the medical system's display indicating that the current patient is not identified. Includes, The medical system determines the angle of the medical system's microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. This method further includes the following. According to embodiment (29), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template matches the second template, the medical system provides, via the medical system's display, an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. Includes, The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The medical system providing the instruction via the display of the medical system that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient includes the medical system providing the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified. The method for the medical system to provide the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the display of the medical system includes the medical system providing the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the microscope-integrated display. According to embodiment (30), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides a message via the medical system's display indicating that the current patient is not identified. Includes, The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The medical system providing the instruction via the display of the medical system that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient includes the medical system providing the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified. The method for the medical system to provide the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the display of the medical system includes the medical system providing the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the microscope-integrated display. According to embodiment (31), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template matches the second template, the medical system provides, via the medical system's display, an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. Includes, The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire one or more images. The at least one image sensor further includes acquiring at least one image, The method for the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient includes the medical system identifying the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via the at least one image. According to embodiment (32), the medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides a message via the medical system's display indicating that the current patient is not identified. Includes, The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire one or more images. The at least one image sensor further includes acquiring at least one image, The method for the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient includes the medical system identifying the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via the at least one image.

Claims

1. It is a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to at least one of the processors, including instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by at least one of the processors, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least the second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. A memory medium, which causes at least one of the displays to provide an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient, when the first template matches the second template. Equipped with, The aforementioned instruction further states that the medical system Based at least on the second template, the surgical tool or instrument is identified to enter a portion of the second template. A medical system that, based at least on the second template, provides instructions via at least one of the displays indicating that the surgical tool or instrument should not be located within the area of ​​the second template, in response to the identification of the surgical tool or instrument entering the area of ​​a portion of the second template.

2. It is a medical system, At least one processor, At least one display coupled to the processor, A memory medium coupled to at least one of the processors, including instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by at least one of the processors, the medical system The first patient's identification is received, A first template is received which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient. Identify a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, To identify a second template of the current patient's face based on at least the second plurality of positions associated with the current patient's face, Determine whether the first template matches the second template. If the first template does not match the second template, a memory medium is provided via at least one of the displays to indicate that the current patient is not identified. Equipped with, The aforementioned instruction further states that the medical system Based at least on the second template, the surgical tool or instrument is identified to enter a portion of the second template. A medical system that, based at least on the second template, provides instructions via at least one of the displays indicating that the surgical tool or instrument should not be located within the area of ​​the second template, in response to the identification of the surgical tool or instrument entering the area of ​​a portion of the second template.

3. The medical system according to claim 2, wherein, in order to provide the instruction that the current patient is not identified, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide at least one of a visual signal and an audible signal.

4. The aforementioned instruction further states that the medical system To identify the first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient, To identify the first template of the face of the first patient, based on at least the first plurality of positions associated with the face of the first patient, The first template is associated with the identification of the first patient. The first template is stored along with the identification of the first patient. The medical system according to claim 1 or claim 2.

5. The aforementioned instruction further states that the medical system To identify a third set of locations associated with the face of the second patient, To identify a third template of the face of the second patient, based at least on the third plurality of positions associated with the face of the second patient, The third template is associated with the identification of the second patient. The third template is stored along with the identification of the second patient. The medical system according to claim 1 or claim 2.

6. Equipped with a microscope, The instruction further causes the medical system to determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. The medical system according to claim 1 or claim 2.

7. The medical system according to claim 6, wherein the instruction further causes the medical system to determine the orientation of the eyepiece of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template.

8. The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one of the displays, To provide, via at least one of the displays, an instruction that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide, via the microscope-integrated display, the instruction that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template, To provide, via at least one of the displays, an instruction indicating that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide, via the microscope-integrated display, the instruction indicating that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template. The medical system according to claim 1.

9. The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image, In order to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the instruction further causes the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via at least one of the images. The medical system according to claim 1 or claim 2.

10. The medical system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, in order to determine whether the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to determine whether a polygon formed by three or more of the first plurality of positions of the first template matches a polygon formed by three or more of the second plurality of positions of the second template.

11. The medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a plurality of second positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template matches the second template, the medical system provides, via the medical system's display, an indication that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient. Includes, The medical system identifies, at least based on the second template, that a surgical tool or instrument enters a portion of the area of ​​the second template. Based at least on the second template, in response to the identification that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​a portion of the second template, the medical system provides, via the display of the medical system, an instruction that the surgical tool or instrument should not be in the area of ​​a portion of the second template. Methods that further include the above.

12. The medical system receives the identification of the first patient, The medical system receives a first template which includes a first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient and associated with the identification of the first patient, The medical system identifies a second set of locations associated with the current patient's face, The medical system identifies a second template of the current patient's face based on at least a plurality of second positions associated with the current patient's face, The medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, If the first template does not match the second template, the medical system provides a message via the medical system's display indicating that the current patient is not identified. Includes, The medical system identifies, at least based on the second template, that a surgical tool or instrument enters a portion of the area of ​​the second template. Based at least on the second template, in response to the identification that the surgical tool or instrument enters the area of ​​a portion of the second template, the medical system provides, via the display of the medical system, an instruction that the surgical tool or instrument should not be in the area of ​​a portion of the second template. Methods that further include the above.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the medical system provides an instruction that the current patient has not been identified, which includes providing at least one of a visual signal and an audible signal.

14. The medical system identifies the first plurality of locations associated with the face of the first patient, The medical system identifies a first template of the face of the first patient based on at least a plurality of first positions associated with the face of the first patient, The medical system associates the first template with the identification of the first patient, The medical system stores the first template along with the identification of the first patient, The method according to claim 11 or claim 12, further comprising:

15. The medical system identifies a third set of locations associated with the face of a second patient, The medical system identifies a third template of the second patient's face based on at least a third plurality of positions associated with the second patient's face, The medical system associates the third template with the identification of the second patient, The medical system stores the third template along with the identification of the second patient, The method according to claim 11 or claim 12, further comprising:

16. The medical system determines the angle of the medical system's microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. The method according to claim 11 or claim 12, further comprising:

17. The medical system determines, at least based on the second template, the orientation of the eyepiece of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, The method according to claim 16, further comprising:

18. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The medical system providing an indication via the display of the medical system that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient includes the medical system providing the indication via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified. The method according to claim 11.

19. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The medical system providing an instruction via the display of the medical system indicating that the current patient is not identified includes the medical system providing the instruction via the microscope-integrated display indicating that the current patient is not identified. The method according to claim 12.

20. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire one or more images. The aforementioned method, The at least one image sensor further includes acquiring at least one image, Identifying the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient by the medical system includes identifying the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via at least one image. The method according to claim 11 or claim 12.

21. The method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the medical system determines whether the first template matches the second template, and the medical system determines whether a polygon formed by three or more of the first plurality of positions of the first template matches a polygon formed by three or more of the second plurality of positions of the second template.

22. The medical system according to claim 1, Equipped with a microscope, The instruction further causes the medical system to determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template.

23. The medical system according to claim 2, Equipped with a microscope, The instruction further causes the medical system to determine the angle of the microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template.

24. The medical system according to claim 1, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one of the displays, To provide the instruction via at least one of the displays that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient when the first template matches the second template. Healthcare system.

25. The medical system according to claim 2, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one of the displays, To provide the instruction that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template, via at least one of the displays, the instruction further causes the medical system to provide the instruction that the current patient is not identified if the first template does not match the second template, via the microscope-integrated display.

26. The medical system according to claim 1, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image, To identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the instruction further causes the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via at least one of the images.

27. The medical system according to claim 2, The system further comprises a microscope-integrated display coupled to at least one of the processors, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire at least one image, To identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the instruction further causes the medical system to identify the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via at least one of the images.

28. The medical system determines the angle of the medical system's microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. The method according to claim 11, further comprising:

29. The medical system determines the angle of the medical system's microscope relative to the face of the first patient, at least based on the second template. The method according to claim 12, further comprising:

30. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The medical system providing the instruction via the display of the medical system that the current patient has been correctly identified as the first patient includes the medical system providing the instruction via the microscope-integrated display that the current patient has been correctly identified. The method according to claim 11.

31. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes the display, The method of claim 12, wherein the medical system provides the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the display of the medical system, wherein the medical system provides the instruction that the current patient is not identified via the microscope-integrated display.

32. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire one or more images. The at least one image sensor further includes acquiring at least one image, The method according to claim 11, wherein the medical system identifies the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the medical system identifies the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via at least one image.

33. The medical system includes a microscope-integrated display, The microscope-integrated display includes at least one image sensor configured to acquire one or more images. The at least one image sensor further includes acquiring at least one image, The method according to claim 12, wherein the medical system identifies the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient, the medical system identifies the second plurality of locations associated with the face of the current patient via at least one image.

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