公开(公告)号：US20060190823A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11407662

申请日：2006-04-19

Applicant: Richard Cunningham ,  Robert Cohen ,  Russell Dumas ,  Gregory Merril ,  Philip Feldman ,  Joseph Tasto

Inventor： Richard Cunningham ,  Robert Cohen ,  Russell Dumas ,  Gregory Merril ,  Philip Feldman ,  Joseph Tasto

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04812

Abstract: A palpation simulator comprises an interface for interfacing a user with a computer running a palpation simulation. The computer generates a graphical environment comprising a cursor and a graphical representation of at least a portion of a living body. In one version, a method comprises providing an object in communication with the computer, controlling the cursor in relation to manipulation of at least a portion of the object by the user, and outputting a haptic sensation to the user when the cursor interacts with a region within the graphical representation to provide the user with haptic feedback related to a simulated palpation of the region.

公开(公告)号：US20060046235A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US11204646

申请日：2005-08-15

Applicant: David Alexander ,  J. Brown ,  Eric Cabahug ,  Philip Churchill ,  Robert Cohen ,  Richard Cunningham ,  Ben Feldman ,  Diego Fontayne ,  Gregory Merril ,  Marlo Turchi

Inventor： David Alexander ,  J. Brown ,  Eric Cabahug ,  Philip Churchill ,  Robert Cohen ,  Richard Cunningham ,  Ben Feldman ,  Diego Fontayne ,  Gregory Merril ,  Marlo Turchi

IPC: G09B23/28

CPC classification number: G09B23/285

Abstract: 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 interest to facilitate insertion of a mock instrument, such as an endoscope tube, into the interface device. The mock bodily region of interest may be pivotable to simulate various patient orientations. The instrument is engaged by a capture mechanism in order to measure rotational and translational motion of the instrument. An actuator is disposed within the interface device to provide force feedback to the instrument. The measured motion is provided to the computer system to reflect instrument motion on the display during the simulation. Alternatively, the interface device may be configured to accommodate instrument assemblies having a plurality of nested instruments (e.g., sheath, catheter and wire), whereby the interface device individually grasps, measures manipulation of and provides force feedback to the nested instruments. In addition, the interface device may be configured to simultaneously accommodate a plurality of independently inserted instruments.

公开(公告)号：US20080012826A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11901760

申请日：2007-09-18

Applicant: Richard Cunningham ,  Robert Cohen ,  Russell Dumas ,  Gregory Merril ,  Philip Feldman ,  Joseph Tasto

Inventor： Richard Cunningham ,  Robert Cohen ,  Russell Dumas ,  Gregory Merril ,  Philip Feldman ,  Joseph Tasto

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04812

Abstract: A method for interfacing a user with a computer running an application program, the computer generating a graphical environment comprising a graphical object and a graphical representation of at least a portion of a living body, comprises providing an object in communication with the computer, controlling the graphical object in relation to manipulation of at least a portion of the object by the user, and outputting a haptic sensation to the user when the graphical object interacts with a region within the graphical representation to provide the user with haptic feedback related to a simulated palpation of the region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将用户与运行应用程序的计算机接口的方法，所述计算机生成包括图形对象的图形环境和生物体的至少一部分的图形表示，所述方法包括提供与所述计算机通信的对象， 关于由用户对至少一部分对象的操纵的图形对象，并且当图形对象与图形表示内的区域交互以向用户提供与模拟触诊相关的触觉反馈时，向用户输出触觉感觉 的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20050202384A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11122665

申请日：2005-05-05

Applicant: Michael DiCuccio ,  Richard Cunningham ,  Gregory Merril ,  J. Brown ,  Hugh Connacher ,  Philip Feldman ,  Joseph Tasto

Inventor： Michael DiCuccio ,  Richard Cunningham ,  Gregory Merril ,  J. Brown ,  Hugh Connacher ,  Philip Feldman ,  Joseph Tasto

IPC: G09B23/28

CPC classification number: G09B23/285

Abstract: 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 electrical activity of the heart.

Abstract translation: 手术模拟器包括图形外科器械的显示器，用户可操纵物体，用于检测物体的操纵的传感器，传感器向模拟器提供信号以控制图形图像，以及心脏模型，模型 包括心脏的电活动的模型。

公开(公告)号：US20060161045A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11262321

申请日：2005-10-27

Applicant: Gregory Merril ,  Richard Cunningham ,  J. Brown ,  Robert Cohen ,  Philip Feldman

Inventor： Gregory Merril ,  Richard Cunningham ,  J. Brown ,  Robert Cohen ,  Philip Feldman

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3421 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/3417 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2034/2059 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61M2025/0008

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling force applied to and for manipulation of a surgical instrument. Movement and/or forces applied to the surgical instrument are preferably sensed within the apparatus. An actuator is preferably used to apply force to the surgical instrument for control and manipulation of the instrument. The apparatus applies variable force feedback to apply force to the surgical instrument in one or more degrees of freedom to provide an enhanced haptic experience to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于控制施加于外科器械并用于操纵外科器械的力的装置。 优选地在装置内感测施加到手术器械的运动和/或力。 优选地，致动器用于向外科器械施加力以控制和操纵器械。 该装置以一个或多个自由度施加可变力反馈以向外科器械施加力，以向使用者提供增强的触觉体验。