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Fractional process simulator with remote apparatus for multi-locational training of medical teams
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-08-17
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Granted: 2000-06-13
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Expires: 2018-08-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a simulator for training medical teams, the members of which are located in different places, or stations, as they train together using apparatus in coordinated fashion in relation to a numerical data, or virtual, non-physical model without input from a live instructor, wherein each remote station provides a differentiated input with a plurality of differentiated devices, and receives differentiated feedback from the model to each individual station in representations which are visual, tactile, aural, and/or olfactory in their display, depending on the feedback required by each individual station.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Hon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:40
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/08; G09B5/14; G09B23/00; G09B23/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A virtual simulator for the training of medical teams in the coordinated treatment of a single patient comprising: (a) An event-driven state model of the virtual patient governed by a rule-based expert system in software which is replicated at each station, and (b) a plurality of input/output stations: (1) each representative of a function to be performed by a team unit, (2) each station comprised of a plurality of data receivers to receive differentiated data from others of said stations, (3) each station with at least one representative output means on location, and (4) each station able to process and send differentiated data to other stations via a data transmitter, (5) each station with at least one manual input means on location, and (6) each station with memory means and data processing means to hold and modify the event-driven state model.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A virtual simulator for the training of medical teams in the coordinated treatment of a single patient comprising: (a) An event-driven state model of the virtual patient governed by a rule-based expert system in software which is replicated at each station, and (b) a plurality of input/output stations: (1) each representative of a function to be performed by a team unit, (2) each station comprised of a plurality of data receivers to receive differentiated data from others of said stations, (3) each station with at least one representative output means on location, and (4) each station able to process and send differentiated data to other stations via a data transmitter, (5) each station with at least one manual input means on location, and (6) each station with memory means and data processing means to hold and modify the event-driven state model.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A virtual simulator for the training of medical teams in the coordinated treatment of a single patient as in claim 1, using a central processor as one unmanned station for the first memory means holding the entire event-driven state model of the patient in software, and monitoring changes through an expert system existing only in the central computer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A virtual simulator for the training of medical teams in the coordinated treatment of a single patient as in claim 2, but with the central processor located at one of the team stations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A virtual simulator for the training of medical as in claim 1, but with a plurality of virtual patients, as in a catastrophic accident.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, wherein the input apparatus has moving means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, wherein the input apparatus is responsive to position and actuation of said implement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
An apparatus as in claim 6, wherein said instruments are selected from a group consisting of: defibrillator, ventilator, intravenous system. chest compressor, scissors, irrigator, stapler, cutter-stapler, grasper, suction device, circular stapler, flexible endoscope, injection catheter, biopsy catheter, cautery snare catheter, balloon catheter, stent-placement catheter, rotating-blade catheter, drill, routing tool, cutting laser, sealing laser, mechanical sewing tool, bridling tool, probe, camera, needle and thread, scalpel, canulla.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 5, wherein the input apparatus also gives output to the team unit in visual, tactile, aural, or olfactory representations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, where at least one team member wears a head-mounted display.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, wherein instructors or other monitors can watch a plurality of team member's performance from various stations.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, wherein an instructor or an administrator can define parameters of the simulation before it begins.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, wherein one or more stations can be absent, and its role be played by the computer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, which is capable of operation in various networked modes, including wire transmission, satellite transmission, broadcast and narrowcast transmissions, and internet, intranet, extranet or other environments for networking remote stations over any given distance.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 13, which uses parallel communication modes between the team members such as direct video or audio communications.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, with a third memory means to accumulate performance data for remediation and performance profiles.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, with a rule-based expert system to monitor and screen various team performance actions in relation the medical task presented.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, with a state model in software which changes in real time based on selected event input from stations.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, with a duplex or dual-track means of transmission of each event to and from the state model for the purpose of modifying the state model in real time.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, with at least one means of parallel communication between stations which does not become an event that modifies the state model.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
A virtual simulator as in claim 1, with a rule-based expert system which filters the event inputs to correctly identify the said output display representations for said stations by any visual, aural, tactile, and/or olfactory means.
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