Interactive Visualization of Combined Electrophysiological Data for Deep Brain Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for deep brain stimulation in treating Parkinson's disease lack effective intra-operative decision-making tools for determining the optimal location of stimulation electrodes, relying on cumbersome post-operative data processing and visualization techniques.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for graphically depicting the desired location of a treatment instrument using a color-coded, interactive visualization of combined electrophysiological data, allowing weighting and thresholding to enhance or diminish data contributions, overlaid on anatomical images for real-time decision-making.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If electrophysiological data is processed individually using standard tools, then data accuracy is maintained, but decision-making efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple types of electrophysiological data (recording data, stimulation data, anatomical data) into a single integrated graphical display. This merging allows all relevant data to be viewed simultaneously in one location, improving decision-making efficiency while maintaining data accuracy through systematic integration rather than loss of individual data integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The graphical display system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it displays recording data, stimulation data, anatomical references, and synthesized optimal location indicators all in one interface. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to switch between multiple separate tools while maintaining the precision of each data type
2Measurement precision
If detailed electrophysiological data is analyzed individually, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple data types and analysis functions into a single integrated graphical display system. By combining recording data, stimulation data, anatomical references, and synthesis algorithms into one unified interface, the system reduces operational complexity while maintaining comprehensive data assessment capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different levels of processing and presentation to different data types within the same display. Individual data types maintain their specific characteristics and precision requirements, while the overall system provides a simplified synthesized view that guides decision-making without requiring complex manual analysis of each data type separately
3Reliability
If comprehensive electrophysiological data is collected, then treatment reliability is improved, but information processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary synthesis and integration of electrophysiological data during the surgical procedure itself, rather than requiring post-operative analysis. The graphical display continuously updates and synthesizes optimal location information as data is collected, enabling real-time decision-making without delaying treatment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines comprehensive electrophysiological data collection with real-time graphical synthesis in an integrated system. This allows complete data to be gathered for reliable treatment planning while the automated synthesis process eliminates time-consuming manual analysis, providing rapid presentation of optimal locations
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AI summary
A system and method for graphically depicting a desired region for a treatment instrument with respect to a patient is disclosed. In performing the method, different types of electrophysiological data of the patient are obtained. The different types of electrophysiological data are combined to provide a graphical depiction that indicates the desired region for the treatment instrument.