Wearable Surgical Mask Voice Sensor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vocally activated control systems in surgical settings face challenges with signal quality and accuracy due to voice sensors not being immediately attached to the surgeon, leading to low signal strength and increased background noise, resulting in errors in speech recognition.
Innovation Solution
A vocally activated control system with a voice sensor and signal transmitter integrated into a wearable element, such as a surgical mask, that detects and transmits vocal commands to control various surgical apparatus, utilizing advanced voice recognition algorithms and feedback mechanisms to ensure accurate and efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If voice sensors are placed remotely (not attached to surgeon), then system complexity is reduced, but signal quality and recognition accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The surgical mask serves as an intermediary carrier that integrates the voice sensor close to the surgeon's mouth. This intermediary solution allows the sensor to be positioned optimally for signal capture without requiring direct attachment to the surgeon's body, thus maintaining recognition accuracy while simplifying the overall system implementation.
Solution Approach 2:
The voice sensor is positioned locally near the surgeon's mouth through integration with the surgical mask. This local positioning ensures optimal signal quality and recognition accuracy by capturing vocal commands at the source, while the mask itself remains a simple, standardized surgical item that does not add significant system complexity.
2Productivity
If multiple surgical apparatus are controlled vocally, then additional personnel are reduced, but control accuracy must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that provide real-time confirmation to the surgeon when vocal commands are successfully recognized and executed. This feedback loop ensures that even as multiple apparatus are controlled through voice commands (increasing productivity), the accuracy and reliability of each control action is maintained and verified.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical control systems with vocal-based control. By substituting physical hand movements and manual adjustments with voice commands, the system enables control of multiple surgical apparatus without requiring additional personnel, thereby improving productivity while maintaining control accuracy through advanced speech recognition technology.
3Measurement precision
If voice sensor is integrated into wearable element, then signal quality improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The surgical mask serves multiple functions: it remains a standard protective surgical item while simultaneously acting as a carrier for the integrated voice sensor. This multi-functionality allows the sensor to be positioned close to the surgeon's mouth for optimal signal quality without adding dedicated complex hardware, as the mask itself is already a universal item in the surgical environment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a sensitive and accurate means to control multiple surgical apparatus, reducing the need for additional personnel and minimizing errors by ensuring clear vocal command recognition and execution, thereby enhancing surgical efficiency and safety.
Implementation Method 1
a voice sensor configured to detect at least one vocal command generated by at least one surgeon in said surgical setting
Implementation Method 2
a signal transmitter operatively connected to said voice sensor, said transmitter is configured to convert said at least one vocal command into at least one transmittable vocal signal and transmit said at least one transmittable vocal signal
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AI summary
The following invention is a vocally activated control system for controlling an apparatus in a surgical setting, the system comprises:a. a voice sensor configured to detect vocal commands generated by surgeons during surgery;b. a signal transmitter connected to the voice sensor, the transmitter is configured to convert a vocal command into a transmittable signal and transmit it;c. a processor connected to a signal transmitter configured to receive a transmittable vocal signal, the processor is configured to convert a vocal signal to a predetermined set of operative instructions associated with the apparatus, the predetermined set of operative instructions comprising at least one instruction; andd. control means connected to the processor and apparatus; the control means is configured to receive a predetermined set of operative instructions and to cause the apparatus to operate accordingly;Said voice sensor and said transmitter are integrated within a wearable element.