Interactive Patient Avatar for Medical Data Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical technologies lack a comprehensive and anatomically correct method for integrating imaging and non-imaging medical data for quick retrieval and guidance during medical treatments, leading to inefficiencies in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Innovation Solution
A method for generating an interactive avatar of a patient using a computing device, which receives a graphical representation of the human body and medical knowledge datasets, applies an anatomical location algorithm to link medical information to the avatar, and supplements it with user interaction tools for comprehensive data retrieval and guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If medical data is stored in separate databases without integration, then data storage is simple and manageable, but data retrieval is slow and incomprehensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges imaging data and non-imaging data into a single integrated 3D avatar model, allowing simultaneous access to both data types through one unified interface. This combining of previously separate data storage systems enables comprehensive data retrieval while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized integration protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The 3D avatar serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a visual representation, a data storage container, a retrieval interface, and a guidance tool. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate systems for each purpose, improving productivity while controlling overall system complexity.
2Reliability
If general medical knowledge is used without patient-specific data, then data retrieval is simple and fast, but diagnostic accuracy is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system attaches specific patient data to corresponding anatomical locations within the 3D avatar, ensuring that diagnostic information is both accurate and locally relevant. This allows the system to handle increased data volume by organizing it in a structured, location-specific manner that maintains diagnostic reliability without overwhelming complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from 2D medical records to a 3D spatial representation where patient-specific data is embedded within the volumetric avatar model. This dimensional change allows comprehensive data storage while maintaining fast retrieval through spatial indexing and visual navigation capabilities.
3Loss of information
If comprehensive medical data is integrated into a single system, then data retrieval is comprehensive and accurate, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments comprehensive medical data into distinct categories (imaging data, non-imaging data, patient-specific data) and organizes them within hierarchical structures in the 3D avatar. This segmentation allows the system to manage information completeness while reducing integration complexity through modular organization and standardized data formats.
4Ease of operation
If traditional medical data retrieval methods are used, then system operation is simple, but guidance during treatment is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The 3D avatar acts as an intermediary between the medical professional and comprehensive patient data, providing an intuitive visual interface that maintains ease of operation while delivering complete diagnostic and treatment guidance information through spatially organized, interactively accessible data presentation.
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AI summary
A method for generating an interactive avatar of a patient for medical data retrieval comprises receiving a graphical representation of a human body. A medical knowledge dataset is received (S104) in relation to the patient. An anatomical location algorithm is executed for linking (S106) medical information comprised in the medical knowledge dataset to one or more associated locations of the graphical representation for obtaining (S108) an avatar (402) of the patient. An interactive avatar (402) is generated (S110) by supplementing the avatar (402) of the patient with a user interaction tool.