Remote Medical Device Support via Audio-Video Streaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical professionals face challenges in mastering the use of advanced medical devices and protocols, and the presence of additional personnel in the operating room increases the risk of disease transmission, such as COVID-19, necessitating a system for remote support and communication during medical procedures.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising communication devices with microphones, speakers, and video cameras that allow medical device representatives to receive and transmit real-time audio and visual data from an operating room to a remote location, enabling them to provide support and guidance to medical personnel without physical presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a medical device representative is physically present in the operating room to provide support, then the surgeon can receive immediate guidance and assistance with medical device usage, but the risk of disease transmission increases and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a communication system as an intermediary between the surgeon and the medical device representative. The system includes a communication device in the operating room that captures audio and video, transmits them to a representative device located outside the operating room, and relays the representative's responses back. This intermediary communication infrastructure enables the representative to provide guidance without physically entering the sterile field, thus eliminating disease transmission risk while maintaining operational support capability.
2Productivity
If additional personnel are present in the operating room to support medical procedures, then medical device operation can be optimized, but the cost of the procedure increases and the risk of microbial transmission increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical presence with an electronic communication system. Instead of having the representative physically enter the operating room to provide support, the system uses audio and video transmission to convey the representative's presence and guidance. This substitution eliminates the need for additional physical personnel in the operating room while maintaining the productivity benefits of having expert support available.
3Ease of operation
If a medical device representative is present in the operating room, then real-time support can be provided, but the complexity of coordinating personnel and managing communication increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional communication system that handles multiple tasks through a single integrated infrastructure. The communication device in the operating room simultaneously performs audio capture, video capture, and two-way communication functions. The representative device outside the operating room handles receiving media streams, processing communication, and sending responses. This universal system design consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate coordination mechanisms into a single unified platform, reducing overall complexity.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are described herein for supporting medical procedures by allowing representatives access to real-time information concerning an ongoing medical procedure and providing for communications concerning how to make use of medical devices during such medical procedures. Such systems and methods may, for example, provide live streaming and interactive capabilities for communication between medical personnel and a medical device representative.