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Education And Demonstration > Anatomy, Physiology, Therapeutic Treatment, Or Surgery Relating To Human Being Anatomy, Physiology, Therapeutic Treatment, Or Surgery Relating To Human BeingAnatomy, Physiology, Therapeutic Treatment, Or Surgery Relating To Human Being patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.05/31/07 - 20070122783 - On-line healthcare consultation services system and method of using same The present invention relates to a healthcare consultation system that includes a means for gathering data, a knowledge database, a decision support server and an interactive help system. The present invention further relates to a method for providing training and help services to a healthcare provider, a healthcare manufacturer or ... 05/24/07 - 20070117077 - Cardiopulmonary patient simulator A simulator for simulating a pulse in a manikin comprises a manikin body. The simulator further comprises a first magnet and a second magnet disposed opposite to each other and spaced apart from each other. The first magnet and second magnet comprise two juxtaposed first and second sub-magnets. The first ... 05/24/07 - 20070117076 - Cardiopulmonary patient simulator A method for generating a set of electrical signals representing a pulse in a simulator comprising a manikin includes creating a pulse profile, sampling the pulse profile, converting the pulse profile into a two dimensional data, performing a Fourier transform and transforming the two dimensional data to a Fourier series, ... 05/24/07 - 20070117075 - Cardiopulmonary patient simulator A simulator for simulating a health condition comprises a body having a wall defining a cavity and at least a pair of electromechanical transducers disposed in the cavity. The pair of electromechanical transducers comprise mechanical components coupled to selected parts of the wall of the body. The pair of electromechanical ... 05/17/07 - 20070111176 - On-line health education and feedback system using motivational driver profile coding and automated content fulfillment An automated system and method provides customized health education to an individual at a remote terminal to induce a modification in a health-related behavior of the individual. The automated system includes a questionnaire generator for questioning the individual to determine his or her motivational drivers and comprehension capacity. A profile ... 05/17/07 - 20070111175 - Training device for an automatic injector A resettable training device and method for training a user on the operation of an auto-injector for dispensing a medicament are provided. The user can operate the training device to simulate an auto-injector operation and then reset the training device to repeat the injector operation. The training device includes a ... 05/17/07 - 20070111174 - Medical simulation computer system The invention is a medical simulation system having a system computer, at least one output display device, at least one input device an instructor terminal and a mannequin. The invention includes scenarios that execute on the computer system and output simulated physiological values to the display devices. The invention includes ... 04/26/07 - 20070092858 - Personal medication dispensing system This invention teaches methods, devices, and system for relieving or reducing pain by self-injecting liquid pain medicine obviating many expensive visits to the medical professionals. It includes a liquid medicine reservoir and a dispensing device with at least one syringe and a plurality of injection needles interconnected with a conduit ... 04/19/07 - 20070087315 - Method, system, and program for using a virtual environment to provide information on using a product Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for providing information to a user of the computer program on using a medical therapy to treat a medical condition. A virtual environment is displayed and a user controlled virtual patient is displayed within the virtual environment. The user controlled virtual ... 04/19/07 - 20070087314 - Medical patient stimulator Medical patient simulator comprising a torso (2) that contains an artificial lung (6), a chest skin (3) and means (8, 9) for pulling the chest skin (3) downward in an area corresponding with an area where such retractions occur on a human being. The simulator also provides for changes in ... 04/05/07 - 20070077544 - Life-like anatomic feature for testing injection of soft tissue fillers Provided are life-like anatomic features, including face masks, for the practice or demonstration of injection of soft tissue filler and methods relating to same. ... 03/29/07 - 20070072160 - Interactive healthcare e-learning tool A computer system for a healthcare e-learning system is provided. The computer system has a platform, at least one input device, and a central processing unit in communication with the platform and the at least one input device. The central processing unit is configured to receive healthcare information about a ... 03/08/07 - 20070054254 - Medical training device A medical training device with an improved clam shell type torso arrangement. An improved two-piece tiltable head feature, including mechanical mounting structure for secure attachment of an improved lung bag or face shield. The head also includes an improved nose feature to provide a more realistic representation of nasal cartilage, ... 03/08/07 - 20070054253 - Indicator, method of teaching massage operation and method of massage operation This invention provides illustrations that can be used as educational materials for teaching massage treatment, dermatological therapeutic techniques, dermatological diagnostics, etc.; and methods of performing and teaching massage treatment, based on new anatomical findings about cutaneous blood vessels. The illustrations have a 1st illustration, which displays anatomical characteristics of the ... 03/01/07 - 20070048710 - Bioterrorism and disaster response system Although there is a universal need for training in handling casualties of weapons of mass destruction, a major challenge for delivering such training include the lack of time for over-taxed healthcare professionals and public health personnel to participate. Many of our workforce members work on part-time basis, evening and weekends ... 03/01/07 - 20070048709 - System for detection and analysis of biological waste spread in an undergarment A system for analyzing biological waste in an undergarment includes a mannequin with a simulated skin surface. An evacuation port is formed in the mannequin for eliminating a simulated human excretory product from the mannequin. A plurality of sensors is located about the evacuation port to sense the excretory product ... 02/22/07 - 20070042334 - Three dimensional object with lights, flash memory, fiber optics and power usb plug A three dimensional object is controlled by operating light sources to provide light in light conduction channels within the three dimensional object. The three dimensional object can be representative of a living thing or an inanimate object. The three dimensional object can include a processor, flash memory and a USB ... 12/28/06 - 20060292536 - Mass casualty, disaster training inflatable manikin and method A mass casualty disaster training method includes arranging a plurality of manikins to simulate a plurality of victims of a mass casualty disaster scenario; and simulating triage and treatment of the plurality of manikins. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292535 - Disease treatment simulation A method of dynamically simulating a physician assessment and teaching environment for treatment of a chronic illness is provided. The method includes providing a library of patient cases histories, selecting a patient case history from the library of patient case histories, providing a treatment action in response to the particular ... 12/21/06 - 20060286524 - Virtual medical training center An environment for immersive training of medical personnel through the use of patient simulators in simulated real life conditions. Specifically, a multitude of specifically configured rooms which are outfitted for the support and interfacing of patient simulators including a control room for driving the patient simulators. The control room may ... 12/14/06 - 20060281063 - Interactive radiological sciences clinical training system An interactive medical training device comprising a computer system having a display, wherein the computer system is programmed to provide education and training in radiological sciences, more particularly in radiological procedures that promote the diagnoses of many ailments and the treatment of cancer and/or tumors. The computer system simulates radiological ... 11/30/06 - 20060269906 - Phlebotomy training device A training device to assist medical personnel in learning and practicing phlebotomy and other intravenous penetration techniques. The device is worn like a glove or a sleeve and possesses a network of rubber tubing which simulates a portion of the human circulatory system. The device may contain multiple sections of ... 11/16/06 - 20060257836 - Three-dimensional finite-element code for electrosurgery and thermal ablation simulations A system and method for performing a simulation of an electrosurgical procedure are disclosed. The method includes the steps of generating a three-dimensional medium, which includes one or more material regions representing a physical object. The method also includes the steps of dividing the medium into multiple hexahedron elements to ... 11/16/06 - 20060257835 - Endoscopy simulation system An endoscopy simulation system comprising a dummy endoscope (1) having a manually adjustable collar (30). In a real endoscope the collar would be connected to a mechanism for adjusting a stiffness of an insertion portion (3) of the endoscope. A position sensor (38, 39) senses the position of the collar. ... 11/09/06 - 20060252019 - Knot tying training apparatus A knot tying training apparatus (2) comprising at least one knot tying element (4a, 4b) around which a knot may be tied in use of the apparatus (2), one or more sensing devices (10, 16) associated with the or each knot tying element (4a, 4b) for generating a signal in ... 10/19/06 - 20060234196 - Method and apparatus for body part filters of comparison studies A system and method to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of a radiologist. In a medical imaging systems, a user may typically compare images of a patient from a current study with images of the patient from a previous study. A user may use several body part filters to retrieve ... 10/19/06 - 20060234195 - Interventional simulator control system The present invention relates to an interventional procedure simulation system, comprising a control unit and an interface unit, said control unit communicating with said interface unit to simulate handling of a number of simulated nested instruments simultaneously interfaced by said interface unit and, said instruments being arranged to move and ... 10/05/06 - 20060223039 - Peritoneal dialysis doll The peritoneal dialysis doll, used for training patients or medical personnel in peritoneal dialysis exchanges, includes a torso that is hollow and holds a fluid reservoir. A peritoneal dialysis catheter is inserted within an opening in the torso, which serves as the exit site of the catheter, and is connected ... 09/14/06 - 20060204939 - Inoculation training kit An inoculation training kit contains a simulated body part and at least one inoculation needle, allowing a user to practice inoculations upon the simulated body part. ... 09/07/06 - 20060199158 - Three dimensional sarcomere teaching model A three-dimensional sarcomere muscle cell teaching model which contracts and extends. A slide mechanism and support base allows opposing rigid walls which represent sarcomere cell Z-Band structures to slide in relation to one another. A rigid wall representing the sarcomere cell M-Line structure is positioned between the Z-Band structures. A ... 08/31/06 - 20060194180 - Hemispherical high bandwidth mechanical interface for computer systems A mechanical interface for providing high bandwidth and low noise mechanical input and output for computer systems. A gimbal mechanism includes multiple members that are pivotably coupled to each other to provide two revolute degrees of freedom to a user manipulatable about a pivot point located remotely from the members ... 08/31/06 - 20060194179 - Cricoid pressure training device A device for training medical personnel the correct application of cricoid pressure/force consists of 2 boxes; one is smaller than the other. A calibrated spring is fixed inside the small box as shown in FIG. 2. A plastic numerical scale is fixed to the bottom of the small box. When ... 08/17/06 - 20060183095 - Laparoscopic camera navigation trainer A system for training users of laparoscopic cameras includes geometric targets disposed in spaced relation upon a base such that acquiring a laparoscopic view of each geometric target requires a change in the orientation of a laparoscopic camera. Each geometric target has disposed thereon an image of the same geometric ... 07/27/06 - 20060166176 - Mathematical circulatory system model A system and method of modeling a circulatory system including a regulatory mechanism parameter. In one embodiment, a regulatory mechanism parameter in a lumped parameter model is represented as a logistic function. In another embodiment, the circulatory system model includes a compliant vessel, the model having a parameter representing a ... 07/13/06 - 20060154222 - Systems and methods for altering behavior by issuing messages A method for automatically playing and/or displaying audio and/or visual messages reminding persons to engage in a particular activity or to refrain from engaging in the particular activity includes the steps of at a health care facility, selecting a first audio/visual message associated with the particular activity, and at the ... 05/18/06 - 20060105309 - Apparatus for practicing ophthalmologic surgical techniques An apparatus for teaching and practicing an ophthalmologic surgical technique of creating the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis comprises a flexible and removable cellophane-type cover, which is wrapped substantially around a putty-like malleable body to mimic the human anterior lens capsule and lens anatomy. ... 05/11/06 - 20060099558 - Image processing apparatus and method A plurality of position data are input, which indicate the position of an observation target defined in a three-dimensional space, on its three-dimensional image, which is viewed from a predetermined view point along a predetermined line-of-sight direction. A curved cross-section in the line-of-sight direction is calculated from the plurality of ... 05/11/06 - 20060099557 - Device and method for generating a virtual anatomic environment This invention relates to a method for generating a virtual anatomic environment for use in minimally invasive surgery simulation, comprising the steps of: incorporating a main virtual anatomic environment (1); selecting a local anatomic environment (2) from a predefined library (3) comprising a set of two or more simulated local ... 04/13/06 - 20060078860 - Operating room display and related methods Method for preventing surgical errors comprises: (a) viewing a display having a start indicator and a stop indicator where only one of the start and stop indicators is highlighted; and (b) determining whether to proceed with a surgical procedure based on whether the start indicator or the stop indicator is ... 04/06/06 - 20060073458 - Virtual op simulator The invention relates to a virtual OP simulator (10) for training for minimal-invasive operations, in particular for endourological interventions, having a simulation calculator unit (12), at least one instrument (40), at least one instrument input unit (30) for picking up the instrument (40), with the instrument input unit (30) allowing ... 04/06/06 - 20060073457 - Endoscopy training simulator There is disclosed an endoscopy training simulator in which data connections passing through the umbilical linking the control body and the base unit are multiplexed over one or more shared transmission lines. The umbilical and a connected angulation control unit may be unplugged from the base unit. On the control ... 04/06/06 - 20060073456 - Birthing simulator Maternal and fetal birthing simulators are disclosed. The maternal simulator has a rotatable gynecoid pelvis, legs articulated at the hip and knee joints, and a deformable covering that simulates the feel of the skin and underlying tissues. The maternal birthing simulator may optionally be used with a pressure-based uterine propulsive ... 04/06/06 - 20060073455 - Virtual reality based prototyping system for medical devices A system comprising a computer and a software module residing in computer memory, where the software module is operable to provide a virtual model of a medical device and to simulate a medical procedure involving the virtual model of the medical device. The virtual model of the medical device includes ... 04/06/06 - 20060073454 - Method and system for simulation of surgical procedures A method and a system are for simulating a surgical procedure on a bodily object, such as an organ, in a virtual environment. The virtual environment includes a three-dimensional mathematically described model of the bodily object which reflects geometrical and mechanical properties, and a virtual instrument that is controlled by ... 03/02/06 - 20060046235 - Interface device and method for interfacing instruments to medical procedure simulation systems An interface device and method for interfacing instruments to a medical procedure simulation system serve to interface peripherals in the form of mock medical instruments to the medical procedure simulation system computer to enable simulation of medical procedures. The interface device includes a housing having a mock bodily region of ... 02/23/06 - 20060040245 - Interactive medical procedure training Apparatuses and methods are described that provide for selecting an actor to participate in an interactive simulation of a medical procedure within a graphical user interface. A medical instrument is identified that is to be used by the actor and an association is indicated between the medical instrument and the ... 02/09/06 - 20060029917 - Navigation surgical training model, apparatus having the same and method thereof Disclosed is a navigation-training model comprises a base, a holding device for securing a surgical practice model bone to the base in a predetermined position, and a support for fixing a patient tracker onto the base at a predetermined orientation. With the fixed relative positions of the support and the ... 01/26/06 - 20060019227 - Methods for cognitive treatment The present invention comprises methods and systems for enhancing learning skills and development of cognitive functions in humans. The methods comprise a defined set of steps or modules that include cognitive function enhancement activities such as enhancing memory and pattern recognition, and to build neuronal pathways necessary for overall cognitive ... 01/26/06 - 20060019226 - Device functionality representation tool An apparatus for demonstrating cardiac device function and patient cardiac function over time, including a board with a coordinate system representing time, the board having one or more colored areas representing cardiac device function and patient cardiac function and a legend. Assembled magnetically to the board are objects sized for ... 01/19/06 - 20060014126 - System for tutoring users of a medical apparatus on the operation of that medical apparatus A system for providing instantaneous tutoring to a user of a medical apparatus how to operate the medical apparatus. The system includes the medical apparatus in combination with a tutorial component that provides instructions on use and operation of the medical apparatus. The system further includes an input instrument that ... 01/12/06 - 20060008786 - Vascular-access simulation system with three-dimensional modeling The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system for practicing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator comprises a data-processing system and a haptics device. The haptics device provides the physical interface at which an end effector, which is representative of a medical instrument (e.g., a needle, catheter, etc.), is ... 12/15/05 - 20050277096 - Medical simulation system and method A portable medical simulation system and method employs an artificial patient with a built-in haptic interface device, with up to four carriages for engaging different diameter catheters. A catheter stabilizer between each carriage expands and contracts in an accordion fashion as the carriages move in relation to each other, preventing ... 11/17/05 - 20050255434 - Interactive virtual characters for training including medical diagnosis training An interactive training system includes computer vision provided by at least one video camera for obtaining trainee image data, and pattern recognition and image understanding algorithms to recognize features present in the trainee image data to detect gestures of the trainee. Graphics coupled to a display device is provide for ... 11/03/05 - 20050244801 - System and method of training the proper placement of airway adjuncts in a training manikin A system and method of training the proper placement of an endotracheal tube in a training manikin's trachea using a live video camera located inside the manikin for simultaneous remote display of the manikin's trachea and surrounding area and the relative positioning of the laryngoscope blade and endotracheal tube. The ... 10/20/05 - 20050233290 - Interactive patient education system Interactive patient education system for use in operatory or office settings, provides interactive 3-D animations, graphics and other media, enabling real-time markup and customization to better illustrate and communicate not only generic information, but the individual patient's physiology, treatment options, and anticipated outcomes. Preferred embodiments are portable, computer-implemented, interactive multimedia ... 10/06/05 - 20050221263 - Interactive medical training system and method A method for training a user in a medical procedure utilizes an interactive computer system with a virtual representation of at least one organ and at least one instrument. The representation of surface area parts of the virtual organ to be treated are covered with a graphical identification marker. The ... 09/29/05 - 20050214727 - Device and method for medical training and evaluation A training and/or evaluating device is provided particularly useful in performing laparoscopic procedures, radiological procedures, and precise surgeries that simulates the structure and dynamic motion of the corresponding anatomical structure on which the procedure takes place. The device includes an outer housing, which may be designed to mimic the body ... 09/29/05 - 20050214726 - Vascular-access simulation system with receiver for an end effector The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system for practicing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator includes a data-processing system and a haptics interface device. The haptics device provides the physical interface at which an end effector (e.g., medical instrument, such as a needle, catheter, etc.) is manipulated to ... 09/29/05 - 20050214725 - Vascular-access simulation system with skin-interaction features The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system that provides realistic training and practice for vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator includes a data-processing system and a haptics interface device. The haptics device provides the physical interface for performing vascular-access procedures by manipulating a needle/catheter module to simulate needle ... 09/29/05 - 20050214724 - Vascular-access simulation system with ergonomic features The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system for practicing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator includes a data-processing system and a haptics interface device. The haptics device provides the physical interface at which a user interacts with various mechanisms that are intended to enable the user to simulate ... 09/29/05 - 20050214723 - Vascular-access simulation system with external end-effector The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system for practicing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator includes a data-processing system and a haptics interface device. The haptics device provides the physical interface at which an end effector (e.g., medical instrument, such as a needle, catheter, etc.) is manipulated to ... 09/15/05 - 20050202384 - Interactive computer model of the heart A surgical simulator comprises a display of a graphical surgical instrument, a user manipulatable object, a sensor to detect a manipulation of the object, the sensor providing a signal to the simulator to control the graphical image, and a model of a heart, the model comprising a model of the ... 09/15/05 - 20050202383 - Advance care plan A method of training an interviewer to collect data for use in an advance care plan. The method includes providing a questionnaire directed to lifestyle preferences, and teaching the interviewer how to administer the questionnaire to a person in advance of need for care. ... 09/15/05 - 20050202382 - Method and system for managing teaching files There is disclosed a method and system for managing teaching files in a medical imaging system. In an embodiment, the method includes allowing selection of an element from a medical imaging database, isolating predetermined data from the selected element, and allowing indication of a teaching file in which to place ... 09/15/05 - 20050202381 - Anthropomorphic phantoms and method An anthropomorphic phantom used as a training tool by healthcare workers for learning ultrasonic imaging procedures. The phantom is made of a moldable, elastomeric tissue-simulating chemical composition that may be easily processed to create an anthropomorphic phantom: that has the “look and feel” and self-sealing characteristics of human tissue. During ... 09/08/05 - 20050196740 - Simulator system and training method for endoscopic manipulation using simulator An endoscopic simulator system includes an endoscope, a detector, a three-dimensional image measuring device, and an image processor. The endoscope is usable for endoscopic simulation. The endoscope has an elongated insertion section and a control section for manipulating the insertion section. The detector detects a movement of the insertion section ... 09/08/05 - 20050196739 - Endoscopic simulator system and training method for endoscopic manipulation using endoscopic simulator An endoscopic simulator system includes an endoscope, a detector, a three-dimensional image measuring device, and an image processor. The endoscope is usable for endoscopic simulation. The endoscope has an elongated insertion section and a control section for manipulating the insertion section. The detector detects a movement of the insertion section ... 08/25/05 - 20050186544 - Method and system for prediction and management of material and information transport in an organism A method and system for mapping anatomical connection and signaling across a multiplicity of channels, channel contents, and channel speed. In particular, the anatomical connection and signaling is mapped in relation to the human brain. Constructs a three-dimensional, dynamically structured, active model, for general or individual patterns. Uses for the ... 08/18/05 - 20050181342 - Medical training simulator including contact-less sensors A medical training simulator includes contact-less sensors and corresponding detection objects, configured to enable sensor data collected during a training exercise to be used to evaluate the performance of the training exercise. The simulator includes a simulated anatomical structure, at least one contact-less sensor, and at least one detection object. ... 08/18/05 - 20050181341 - Self-contained electronic musculoskeletal stimulation apparatus and method of use The present invention provides a self-contained electronic musculoskeletal stimulation apparatus that is a battery operated device that applies electronic stimulation to a human with a pre-programmed treatment stimulation protocol to introduce pain relieving electronic stimulation to the body for immediate, symptomatic relief of minor, chronic and acute musculoskeletal aches and ... 08/04/05 - 20050170323 - Techniques for delivering medical care by improving decision-making skills of medical personnel Techniques for delivering medical care by improving decision making skills of medical personnel who deliver the care include receiving normal data that indicates normal conditions in a patient. Abnormality data is received from an author and indicates an abnormal condition in a patient. An instance of a virtual patient is ... 06/30/05 - 20050142525 - Surgical training system for laparoscopic procedures A surgical training system includes a tracking system for tracking the position of one or more instruments during a training procedure and objectively evaluating trainee performance based upon one or more metrics using the instrument position information. Instrument position information for the training procedure can be compared against instrument position ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |