Edge Computing Remote Procedure Platform for Zero-Latency Medical Collaboration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for remote procedural support in medical settings suffer from latency issues and lack effective collaboration tools, hindering real-time intervention and detailed interaction during medical procedures.
Innovation Solution
The Envisimed system employs a 360° camera with military-grade encryption and proprietary software for real-time, zero-latency remote collaboration, enabling HIPAA-compliant, immersive interactions for medical procedures, training, and telemedicine through a portable and rapidly deployable platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cloud-based collaboration tools are used for remote procedural support, then HIPAA compliance and security measures are maintained, but latency and transmission delays occur that hinder real-time intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the collaboration platform into edge computing nodes distributed across different locations, allowing local processing of video and data streams while maintaining centralized security protocols. This segmentation enables real-time low-latency communication locally while HIPAA compliance is enforced through distributed security architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary edge computing infrastructure that sits between traditional cloud-based systems and end-user devices. This intermediary layer processes and transmits data in real-time with minimal latency while maintaining security protocols, effectively mediating between the conflicting requirements of speed and compliance.
2Ease of operation
If browser-based collaboration tools are used, then accessibility and ease of deployment are improved, but zero latency interaction and real-time manipulation of medical data are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the accessibility of web-based interfaces with the speed of native applications by implementing a hybrid architecture. Web technologies provide easy deployment and accessibility, while integrated native components handle real-time data processing and manipulation, combining the benefits of both approaches.
Solution Approach 2:
The collaboration platform is designed as a universal system that can operate across multiple device types and platforms (web browsers, mobile devices, desktop applications) while maintaining consistent real-time performance. This multi-functionality allows the system to be easily deployed anywhere while achieving zero-latency interaction.
3Reliability
If detailed real-time manipulation of medical data is enabled, then collaboration effectiveness and intervention quality are improved, but system complexity and computational requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and organizing medical data streams before they reach the collaboration interface. Data is pre-structured, annotated, and optimized for real-time manipulation, reducing the computational complexity required during actual collaborative interventions while maintaining high effectiveness.
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AI summary
The present inventions provide a portable, reliable open and go system for training, proctoring and procedure support during medical interventions, procedures and all manner of diagnostics extending access to care to those unable to reach other facilities, among other things. The Envisimed™ brand of system brings near zero latency Cross Reality (X-Reality/XR) technology to medical procedure support and remote collaboration, extending the reach of global health-care equity past the institutional settings that are not available to all.