Offline Medical Worksheet Interaction via Local Data Caching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Point-of-care medical systems, such as ultrasound systems, require a live network connection to download and view worksheets and sign off on completed data, which is impractical in areas with unreliable or no internet connectivity, leading to workflow disruptions and potential data loss.
Innovation Solution
Implementing system software that interfaces with a browser component to allow offline interaction and storage of worksheet data, auto-filling fields from local storage when a connection becomes available, and transmitting data to a server when connectivity is restored, using intermediary components and code injection to manage data encapsulation and transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If point-of-care systems require live network connections to download and view worksheets, then data synchronization and server interaction are improved, but workflow continuity and accessibility in remote areas deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system downloads and stores worksheet templates, billing information, and patient data in local memory before disconnection occurs. This preliminary action enables the device to operate independently offline, allowing physicians to complete worksheets anywhere without requiring continuous network connectivity while maintaining data availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a local server component that acts as an intermediary between the point-of-care device and remote servers. This local server stores worksheet data locally and manages data synchronization, enabling offline operation while maintaining the ability to synchronize with remote servers when connectivity is available.
2Adaptability or versatility
If worksheets are customized by clinics or practice groups, then workflow adaptability improves, but system complexity and configuration requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows clinics to create customized worksheet templates that are stored locally on the point-of-care device. These customized templates can be downloaded once from a server and then used indefinitely offline, eliminating the need for complex real-time configuration systems while maintaining full customization capabilities.
3Quantity of substance
If worksheets are excessively long or cumbersome, then comprehensive data collection improves, but physician compliance and usability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically pre-fills worksheet fields with patient information, billing data, and examination parameters retrieved from local memory and previously entered data. This preliminary population of fields reduces the amount of manual data entry required, making comprehensive worksheets more usable and improving physician compliance.
Data Source
AI summary
Certain embodiments are directed to a method, system, or apparatus, such as a medical imaging device. The method can include retrieving data from a worksheet or form repository server. The data can include one or more fields of a customized worksheet or form. The one or more fields can be based on at least one of an identification of a user, a location of the medical imaging device, or a medical department using the medical imaging device. The method can also include recreating the customized worksheet or form at the medical imaging device based on the received data, and displaying the recreated customized worksheet or form on a graphical user interface connected to the medical imaging device. In addition, the method can include producing a medical image via the medical imaging device, and automatically forwarding the customized worksheet or form and the medical image to a billable workflow or an educational workflow.