公开(公告)号：US06568941B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US10273954

申请日：2002-10-18

Applicant: Mark K. Goldstein

Inventor： Mark K. Goldstein

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/28 ,  G09B23/30

Abstract: A training aid for teaching needle biopsy of the human breast. The inventive methods use breast models having lifelike properties providing accurate tactile sensation during palpation of the breast that enable a trainee to learn to locate modeled internal lesions and similar tissues in the breast. These same properties allow learning of tactile sensations indicating relative position and motion of biopsy needles during biopsy needling procedures. To facilitate tactile learning, the breast model includes an opaque skin that blocks the trainee view of a breast cavity containing modeled lesions, ensuring that needling procedures are performed based solely on “feel”. The present invention also includes alternative training methods using a second breast model that is sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of modeled lesions from any relative position. The present invention includes training systems incorporating breast models and viewing stands and methods of training using these aids.

Abstract translation: 用于教导人乳房针活检的培训辅助。 本发明的方法使用具有栩栩如生的性质的乳房模型，在乳房触诊期间提供准确的触觉，使得受训者能够学习定位乳房中建模的内部损伤和类似的组织。 这些相同的属性允许学习触觉感觉，指示活检针刺过程中活检针的相对位置和运动。 为了促进触觉学习，乳房模型包括一个不透明的皮肤，阻挡了包含模型病变的乳房的受训者视图，确保针刺程序仅仅基于“感觉”进行。 本发明还包括使用足够透明以允许从任何相对位置观察建模病变的第二乳房模型的替代训练方法。 本发明包括结合乳房模型和观察台的训练系统以及使用这些辅助装置的训练方法。

公开(公告)号：US06551108B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09508349

申请日：2000-05-15

Applicant: Paul-Michael Weinspach

Inventor： Paul-Michael Weinspach

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/30

Abstract: The invention relates to a demonstration device (401) which is a model of a living organism enlarged at least 50 times. Demonstration devices of this type, for example, a model of a person lying down, help explain and show how the biological processes which take place in the living organism are related. The inventive demonstration device (401) has an outer skin. Inside are functional elements representing the organism's organs, vascular system, joints, etc. According to the invention, it is possible to both walk and travel in the demonstration device and its functional elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及作为生物体的模型的演示装置（401），该生物体的模型至少扩大了50倍。 这种示范装置，例如躺下的人的模型，有助于解释和展示生物体内发生的生物过程如何相关。 本发明的示范装置（401）具有外皮。 内部是代表生物的器官，血管系统，关节等的功能元件。根据本发明，可以在演示装置及其功能元件中行走和行进。

公开(公告)号：US06524111B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09924473

申请日：2001-08-09

Applicant: Oliver Browne-Wilkinson

Inventor： Oliver Browne-Wilkinson

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/34

Abstract: An orthopaedic hip demonstration aid for demonstrating the fitting of an orthopaedic prosthesis to a human skeletal hip comprises a facsimile femur part including an elongate main portion incorporating an axial passage and consisting of two detachable parts secured together by magnetic attraction and received within the passage, and a detachable sheath portion consisting of two detachable parts secured together by magnetic attraction and received within the parts. The parts define a further axial passage adapted to detachably receive a shaft of the prosthesis such that a head of the prosthesis projects from an end of the femur part. Such an orthopaedic hip demonstration aid may be used to demonstrate surgical orthopaedic techniques in hip replacement.

Abstract translation: 用于展示矫形假体到人骨骼髋部的矫形髋关节演示辅助装置包括传真股骨部分，其包括细长主体部分，其包括轴向通道，并且由通过磁吸引固定在一起并被容纳在通道内的两个可拆卸部件组成，以及 一个可拆卸的护套部分，由两个可拆卸的部件组成，这两个可拆卸部件通过磁吸引力固定在一起并被接收在部件内。 这些部件限定另外的轴向通道，其适于可拆卸地容纳假体的轴，使得假体的头部从股骨部分的端部突出。 这种矫形髋关节演示辅助装置可用于展示髋关节置换术中的外科矫形技术。

公开(公告)号：US06409515B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09366672

申请日：1999-08-03

Applicant: James L. Persohn ,  Donald E. Kosak ,  Lance L. Lightfoot

Inventor： James L. Persohn ,  Donald E. Kosak ,  Lance L. Lightfoot

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: A61B6/583 ,  G01R33/58 ,  G09B23/28

Abstract: A phantom for a real-time interactive imaging system is described. The phantom includes a plurality of segments having unique identifiers, the segments joining together to form a polyhedron around an inner plate. In one embodiment, the inner plate has a unique identifier and two inner blocks positioned orthogonally upon it, each inner block also having a unique identifier. The phantom provides a variety of uniquely identified surfaces, angles and edges for scanning practice in a real-time interactive environment, and enables the imaging system user to verify image correctness and annotation.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于实时交互式成像系统的幻影。 该幻影包括具有唯一标识符的多个段，该段连接在一起以在内板周围形成多面体。 在一个实施例中，内板具有唯一的标识符和两个正交位于其上的内部块，每个内部块也具有唯一的标识符。 幻影提供了各种唯一标识的表面，角度和边缘，用于在实时交互环境中扫描实践，并使成像系统用户能够验证图像的正确性和注释。

公开(公告)号：US06398557B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09398992

申请日：1999-09-17

Applicant: Jamal J. Hoballah

Inventor： Jamal J. Hoballah

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/28

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods and kits for practicing surgical and/or clinical techniques, including suture-tying techniques, tying sutures against tension, separation and suturing of blood vessels and making incisions and sutures in skin and subcutaneous tissue. The invention finds advantageous use in situations in which it is advantageous to simulate a medical procedure and/or to practice a movement that may be encountered in the performance of a medical procedure. Devices and methods of the invention for practicing suture tying may be advantageously used so that the user is made aware when excessive pressure is exerted during the tying of a suture on a hook. An excellent kit provided by the invention includes a container configured of foldable panels and one or more of the following: a suture tying device, a tying-against-tension device and devices that simulate physical properties of skin, blood vessels and/or other tissue.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于实践手术和/或临床技术的装置，方法和试剂盒，包括缝合技术，将缝合线对抗张力，分离和缝合血管，并在皮肤和皮下组织中进行切口和缝线。 本发明在有利于模拟医疗程序和/或实践可能在执行医疗程序中遇到的运动的情况下发现有利的用途。 可以有利地使用本发明的用于实施缝合线捆扎的装置和方法，使得使用者在将缝合线钩在钩上时施加过大的压力时被意识到。 由本发明提供的优秀套件包括由可折叠面板构成的容器和以下的一个或多个：缝合装置，抗张紧装置和模拟皮肤，血管和/或其他组织的物理性质的装置 。

公开(公告)号：US06394811B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09044487

申请日：1998-03-19

Applicant: Terese Finitzo ,  Kenneth D. Pool, Jr.

Inventor： Terese Finitzo ,  Kenneth D. Pool, Jr.

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G06Q50/24 ,  A61B5/04845 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/121 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H15/00 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: Software is utilized for allowing a physician to modify the rules of a decision tree so that the individual judgment of the doctor is best utilized. A technician can then carry out tests on a patient, obtain test data in the form of digital data, and apply the test data to the software. The patient test data is then processed through the decision tree to thereby obtain a diagnosis of the patent using the professional judgment without the presence of the physician.

Abstract translation: 软件被用于允许医师修改决策树的规则，以便最好地利用医生的个体判断。 然后，技术人员可以对患者进行测试，以数字数据的形式获取测试数据，并将测试数据应用于软件。 然后通过决策树处理患者测试数据，从而在没有医生的情况下使用专业判断来获得专利的诊断。

公开(公告)号：US06273727B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09033124

申请日：1998-03-02

Applicant: Ogden Bertrand Ramsay ,  Alan Heezen

Inventor： Ogden Bertrand Ramsay ,  Alan Heezen

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/28 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A method and device for determining an appropriate drug dosage, unit conversions and a tutorial device for teaching how to determine a calculated drug dosage and/ unit conversions. The device include a data entry device for entering data; a device for determining a calculated drug dosage in response to the entered data; and a display device for displaying the calculated drug dosage or unit conversion and for displaying the technique used for calculating the appropriate dosage. The data entry device allows the user to enter a proposed solution. The device is provided with stored anticipated and/or unanticipated incorrect answers each having a message associated therewith for display to the user for assisting in answering the problem. The device can also monitor the learning progress of the user and the type of errors being made by the user.

Abstract translation: 用于确定合适的药物剂量，单位转换和用于教导如何确定计算的药物剂量和/单位转化的教学装置的方法和装置。 该装置包括用于输入数据的数据输入装置; 用于响应于输入的数据确定计算的药物剂量的装置; 以及用于显示所计算的药物剂量或单位转换并显示用于计算适当剂量的技术的显示装置。 数据输入设备允许用户输入一个提出的解决方案。 该设备具有存储的预期和/或意外的不正确答案，每个都具有与之相关联的消息，以向用户显示以帮助回答该问题。 该设备还可以监视用户的学习进度和用户进行的错误的类型。

公开(公告)号：US06267599B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09571103

申请日：2000-05-15

Applicant: Bradford E. Bailey

Inventor： Bradford E. Bailey

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/285 ,  A61B34/76 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A system for producing highly realistic, real-time simulated operating condition for interactive training of persons to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures involving implements that are inserted and manipulated through small incisions in the patient. The virtual environment for this training system includes a housing with small opening. An implement simulating a surgical implement is inserted into the opening and manipulated relative to the housing. A movement guide and sensor assembly monitors the location of the implement relative to the housing and provides data about the implement's location and orientation within the housing. The reported data is interpolated by a computer processor, which utilizes a database of information representing a patient's internal landscape to create a computer model of the internal landscape of the patient. With reference to this computer model, the processor controls the occurrence of force feedback opposing the motion of the implement. A two-dimensional image representing the implement as it would appear within the patient is generated by a processor-controlled video imaging system based on the computer model of the patient's internal landscape. This computer image of the implement is then merged with a video image loop of a patient's internal landscape as it appears through a heartbeat and breathing cycle, and the merged image is displayed on a video display. The combined elements of real-time visual representation and interactive tactile force feedback provide a virtual training simulation with all elements of actual operation conditions, minus a live patient.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生高度现实的，实时的模拟操作条件的系统，用于人员的互动训练以执行微创外科手术，其涉及通过患者中的小切口插入和操纵的工具。 该培训系统的虚拟环境包括一个小开口的房屋。 将模拟外科器具的工具插入开口并相对于壳体进行操纵。 移动引导件和传感器组件监测工具相对于壳体的位置，并提供关于工具在壳体内的位置和取向的数据。 报告的数据由计算机处理器进行插值，计算机处理器利用表示患者内部景观的信息数据库来创建病人内部景观的计算机模型。 参考该计算机模型，处理器控制与工具运动相反的力反馈的发生。 基于患者内部景观的计算机模型，由处理器控制的视频成像系统产生代表在病人中将出现的工具的二维图像。 然后将该实施例的该计算机图像通过心跳和呼吸周期与患者内部景观的视频图像循环合并，并且合并的图像显示在视频显示器上。 实时视觉表示和互动触觉反馈的组合元素提供虚拟训练模拟，其中包含实际操作条件的所有元素，减去活体患者。

公开(公告)号：US06234805B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09576553

申请日：2000-05-24

Applicant: Bruce Rubin

Inventor： Bruce Rubin

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/28

Abstract: An improved ocular device used to illustrate common ocular disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. The device includes a light source that forms an optical axis across the length of the device and is subjected to a slide holder and a focusing mechanism. The slide holder exposes an inverted image to the light source, which is then exposed to a corneal lens and vernier lens. Both the slide holder and focusing mechanism can be moved in different positions along the optical axis to focus and clarify the image exposed to the light that is shown on the retinal screen of the device. A vernier lens is also included as part of the focusing mechanism to simulate accommodation as needed. The device can also be used to simulate ocular pathology.

Abstract translation: 用于说明常见的眼部疾病如近视，远视，散光和老花眼的改进的眼部装置。 该装置包括光源，该光源在装置的长度上形成光轴，并经受滑动架和聚焦机构。 载玻片保持器将反转的图像暴露于光源，然后将其暴露于角膜透镜和游标镜。 滑动夹持器和聚焦机构都可以沿着光轴移动到不同的位置，以聚焦和澄清暴露于装置的视网膜上的光的图像。 作为聚焦机构的一部分，还包括游标镜，以根据需要模拟适应性。 该装置也可用于模拟眼病理。

公开(公告)号：US06220866B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09228838

申请日：1999-01-12

Applicant: Greg J. Amend ,  Craig S. Tinker

Inventor： Greg J. Amend ,  Craig S. Tinker

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: G09B23/28 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: An electronic auscultation system and method for simulating sounds arising from human organs for use in an anatomical simulation device including a patient simulating mannequin torso, a plurality of electro-magnetic transmitters having antenna coils positioned in predetermined locations relative to said torso beneath the torso surface and each transmitter being connected to one or more computer sound cards which, upon activation, generate signals from prerecorded sound data which generates the appropriate sounds of human organs based on the transmitter location. The system utilizes a simulated stethoscope that includes a receiver and/or sensing triggering devices so that the stethoscope can determine particular areas on the torso to define the appropriate sound generated such that the system knows where the stethoscope is.

Abstract translation: 一种用于模拟人体器官产生的声音用于包括患者模拟人体模型躯干的解剖模拟装置的电子听诊系统和方法，具有位于相对于所述躯干表面下方的所述躯干的预定位置的天线线圈的多个电磁发射器，以及 每个发射器连接到一个或多个计算机声卡，其在激活时基于发射器位置从预先记录的声音数据产生信号，该声音数据产生人体器官的适当声音。 该系统使用包括接收器和/或感测触发装置的模拟听诊器，使得听诊器可以确定躯干上的特定区域以定义所生成的适当的声音，使得系统知道听诊器在哪里。