WO2010110642A2 - A voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a voice activated data retrieval and storage system, more particularly relates to a voice activated data retrieval and storage system to be used in surgeries and medical procedures in medical field
- a surgical team is required to navigate through a comDuter system that is used to store patients' details in order to retrieve critical information about a patient that will be used during a surgery
- a voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system wherein the voice activated medical care system includes a processor, a database, wherein the database is controlled by the processor, at least one medical care device, wherein the medical care device receives commands from the processor, wherein the medical care device stores data in the database, and a speech recognition module, wherein the speech recognition module receives commands from the processor and sends commands to the processor, wherein the speech recognition module stores data in the database
- a method of data retrieval and storage in a medical care system includes the steps of receiving verbal input commands, keyboard or mouse input data, monitoring the input data that is received by an appropriate input device, processing input data to identify pre-determined commands, storing relevant data in a database and generating corresponding control signals for transmitting said signals to a corresponding medical care device
- FIG 1 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of a voice activated data retrieval and storage system
- FIG. 2 illustrates a method of retrieving and storing data in a voice activated data retrieval and storage system
- the present invention relates to a voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system that allows for precise control of one or more system variables
- this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention
- limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications and equivalents without departing from the scope of the appended claims
- FIG. 1 An embodiment of the system architecture of a voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system is shown as a block diagram in Figure 1
- the system includes a combination of a database (101 ), processor (102), medical care devices (103) and speech recognition module (104)
- the database (101 ) of the system contains among other data, details of medical personnel using the system and details of patients whom the system has been used on
- the processor (102) within the system is programmed to be capable of continuously monitoring the input commands and signals from at least one medical device (103) and a speech recognition module (104) by identifying valid verbal commands
- the processor (102) is also programmed to process input commands from other input devices (105) such as keyboards and mouse commands
- Valid verbal commands are defined as specific command words or a mixed phrase of at least one of said command words and at least one non-command word
- the verbal inputs should also be above a predetermined acoustic threshold level in order to activate the system Said verbal input commands include the identification of a medical care device and its respective functions
- the processor (102) generates control signals upon receiving the valid commands for operating medical image processing and visualization such as edge detection filtering, de-noising, scaling and other similar processes in accordance with the commands
- the processor (102) is also programmed to display processed images and message reporting status information when requested as well as functioning to generate confirmation messages and await acknowledgement before executing a command
- the system is configures to interface with and control via voice activation in real time by the processor (102)
- the medical care devices (103) that are used in conjunction with the system are controllable devices that include a variable input, a variable output, and an interface circuitry that is connected to the processor (102) in order to operate »he device in accordance with control signals from the processor (102)
- the medical care devices (103) used in the system are such as, but not limited to, environmental control devices, image processing devices and patient monitoring devices Said devices are active equipment that are being used during a surgery or medical procedure, wherein the said devices are programmable to generate control signals to be sent to the processor (102)
- the speech recognition module (104) receives verbal commands from the processor (102) and sends verbal commands to the processor (102)
- the verbal commands are stored in a database (101 ) that is part of the system
- the speech recognition module (104) continuously monitors the verbal command data and the processor ( 102) processes said verbal data to identify command words as described previously
- a method of data retrieval and storage in a medical care system includes the steps of receiving verbal input commands, keyboard or mouse input data from at least one medical care device (103), monitoring the input data that is received by an appropriate input device (105) and processing the input data The input data is then processed to identify pre-determined commands and the relevant data is stored in a database (101 ) Corresponding control signals for transmitting said signals to medical care devices (103) are generated An embodiment of this method is shown in Figure 2
- any system variable or any change of mode that is needed in the system requires a predetermined input such as a verbal command above a predetermined acoustic threshold level, keyboard or mouse input to activate the system
- a predetermined input such as a verbal command above a predetermined acoustic threshold level, keyboard or mouse input to activate the system
- Any value of one or more system variables can be identified and appropriate data is stored in a database (101 ) This permits system variables to return to an identified value or state with a stngle voice or data command
- the system variables include raw and preprocessed medical image data, patient data in text format and commands for image processing as well as image visualization
- Image processing methods are used to generate images of an object and determine positional data about said object This data is transferred to a surgeon in various ways such as video graphics and speech synthesis Positional information about an anatomical feature of interest is transmitted and said image is displayed, manipulated using computer graphical methods and superimposing the displayed image
- the image processing is used to determine and support decisions made while performing surgery or medical procedures This can be applied where any anatomical feature such as a vein or artery is difficult to locate
- this invention can be used in angiograph images in heart surgery to assist in visualizing the position of blockages This additional visual is able to further supplement the data known by a surgeon in order to perform the procedure with higher accuracy
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Abstract
A voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system is provided wherein the voice activated medical care system includes a processor (102), a database ( 101 ), wherein the database (101 ) is controlled by the processor (102), at least one medical care device (103), wherein the medical care device (103) receives commands from the processor (102), wherein the medical care device (103) stores data in the database (101 ), and a speech recognition module ( 104), wherein the speech recognition module (104) receives commands from the processor (102) and sends commands to the processor (102), wherein the speech recognition module (104) stores data in the database (101 ).
Description
A VOICE ACTIVATED DATA RETRIEVAL AND STORAGE MEDICAL SYSTEM
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a voice activated data retrieval and storage system, more particularly relates to a voice activated data retrieval and storage system to be used in surgeries and medical procedures in medical field
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
During a surgery, a surgical team is required to navigate through a comDuter system that is used to store patients' details in order to retrieve critical information about a patient that will be used during a surgery
There may be constraints arising that hinder a surgical team from doing their tasks efficiently Having to manage a computing system and assist or perform a surgery simultaneously will not be an easy task and may result in errors during the surgery This may lead to some life-threatening errors that may happen during a surgery Healthcare environment, such as a hospital or clinic, encompasses a large array of professionals, patients, and equipment Personnel in a healthcare facility must manage a plurality of patients, systems, and tasks to provide quality service to patients Healthcare personnel may encounter many difficulties or obstacles in their workflow A variety of distractions in a clinical environment may frequently interrupt medical personnel or interfere with their job performance Furthermore, workspaces, such as a radiology workspace, may become cluttered with a variety of monitors, data input devices, data storage devices, and communication device, for example Cluttered workspaces may result in efficient workflow and service to clients, which may impact a
patient's health and safety or result in liability for a healthcare facility Data entry and access is also complicated in a typical healthcare facility In a healthcare environment involving extensive interaction with a plurality of devices, such as various input devices, imaging probes, and surgical equipment, repetitive motion disorders often occur
However, the computing needs are still there during a surgery as they are vital to perform enlargement, zooming and other fundamental image processing techniques that are done either by the surgeon themselves or handled by the surgical team
There is a need for simplifying activity of a surgical team to obtain necessary medical images of their patients in a short period
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Accordingly there is provided a voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system, wherein the voice activated medical care system includes a processor, a database, wherein the database is controlled by the processor, at least one medical care device, wherein the medical care device receives commands from the processor, wherein the medical care device stores data in the database, and a speech recognition module, wherein the speech recognition module receives commands from the processor and sends commands to the processor, wherein the speech recognition module stores data in the database
There is also provided a method of data retrieval and storage in a medical care system, wherein the method includes the steps of receiving verbal input commands, keyboard or mouse input data, monitoring the input data that is received by an appropriate input device, processing input data to identify pre-determined commands, storing relevant data in a database and generating corresponding control signals for transmitting said signals to a corresponding medical care device
The present invention consists of several novel features and a combination of parts hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying description and drawings, it being understood that various changes in the details may be made without departing from the scope of the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention
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The present invention will be fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, wherein'
FIG 1 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of a voice activated data retrieval and storage system
FIG. 2 illustrates a method of retrieving and storing data in a voice activated data retrieval and storage system
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention relates to a voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system that allows for precise control of one or more system variables Hereinafter, this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention However, it is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications and equivalents without departing from the scope of the appended claims
The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments will now be described in accordance with the attached drawings, either individually or in combination
An embodiment of the system architecture of a voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system is shown as a block diagram in Figure 1 The system includes a combination of a database (101 ), processor (102), medical care devices (103) and speech recognition module (104) The database (101 ) of the system contains among other data, details of medical personnel using the system and details of patients whom the system has been used on
The processor (102) within the system is programmed to be capable of continuously monitoring the input commands and signals from at least one medical device (103) and a speech recognition module (104) by identifying valid verbal commands The processor (102) is also programmed to process input commands from other input devices (105) such as keyboards and mouse commands Valid verbal commands are defined as specific command words or a mixed phrase of at least one of said command
words and at least one non-command word The verbal inputs should also be above a predetermined acoustic threshold level in order to activate the system Said verbal input commands include the identification of a medical care device and its respective functions
The processor (102) generates control signals upon receiving the valid commands for operating medical image processing and visualization such as edge detection filtering, de-noising, scaling and other similar processes in accordance with the commands The processor (102) is also programmed to display processed images and message reporting status information when requested as well as functioning to generate confirmation messages and await acknowledgement before executing a command The system is configures to interface with and control via voice activation in real time by the processor (102)
The medical care devices (103) that are used in conjunction with the system are controllable devices that include a variable input, a variable output, and an interface circuitry that is connected to the processor (102) in order to operate »he device in accordance with control signals from the processor (102) The medical care devices (103) used in the system are such as, but not limited to, environmental control devices, image processing devices and patient monitoring devices Said devices are active equipment that are being used during a surgery or medical procedure, wherein the said devices are programmable to generate control signals to be sent to the processor (102)
The speech recognition module (104) receives verbal commands from the processor (102) and sends verbal commands to the processor (102) The verbal commands are stored in a database (101 ) that is part of the system The speech recognition module
(104) continuously monitors the verbal command data and the processor ( 102) processes said verbal data to identify command words as described previously
A method of data retrieval and storage in a medical care system is described now The method includes the steps of receiving verbal input commands, keyboard or mouse input data from at least one medical care device (103), monitoring the input data that is received by an appropriate input device (105) and processing the input data The input data is then processed to identify pre-determined commands and the relevant data is stored in a database (101 ) Corresponding control signals for transmitting said signals to medical care devices (103) are generated An embodiment of this method is shown in Figure 2
In one embodiment of the invention, any system variable or any change of mode that is needed in the system requires a predetermined input such as a verbal command above a predetermined acoustic threshold level, keyboard or mouse input to activate the system Any value of one or more system variables can be identified and appropriate data is stored in a database (101 ) This permits system variables to return to an identified value or state with a stngle voice or data command The system variables include raw and preprocessed medical image data, patient data in text format and commands for image processing as well as image visualization
Image processing methods are used to generate images of an object and determine positional data about said object This data is transferred to a surgeon in various ways such as video graphics and speech synthesis Positional information about an anatomical feature of interest is transmitted and said image is displayed, manipulated using computer graphical methods and superimposing the displayed image The image processing is used to determine and support decisions made while performing surgery
or medical procedures This can be applied where any anatomical feature such as a vein or artery is difficult to locate
For example, this invention can be used in angiograph images in heart surgery to assist in visualizing the position of blockages This additional visual is able to further supplement the data known by a surgeon in order to perform the procedure with higher accuracy
Though the example presented here has been taken from the surgical field, it is to be appreciated however, that this invention is not limited to use in the surgical field only
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1 A voice activated data retrieval and storage medical system, wherein the voice activated medical care system includes i a processor (102), ii a database (101 ), wherein the database ( 101 ) is controlled by the processor (102), in at least one medical care device (103), wherein the medical care device ( 103) receives commands from the processor (102), wherein the medical care device (103) stores data in the database (101 ), iv a speech recognition module (104), wherein the speech recognition module (104) receives commands from the processor (102) and sends commands to the processor ( 102), wherein the speech recognition module (104) stores data in the database (101 )
2 The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor ( 102) is programmed to process input commands from input devices (105) such as keyboards, mouse and verbal input commands
3 The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the verbal input commands include specific command words or a mixed phrase of at least one of said command words and at least one non-command word
4 The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the verbal input commands are above a predetermined acoustic threshold level to activate the system
5 The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the verbal input commands includes an identification of the medical care device (103) and a function of the medical care device (103)
6 The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the medical care devices (103) are controllable devices that include a variable input, a variable output and an interface circuitry, wherein the medical care devices ( 103) are connected to the processor (102)
7 The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the medical care device (103) is an environmental control device, an image processing device and a patient monitoring device
8 The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the speech recognition module (104) receives verbal commands from the processor (102) and sends verbal commands to the processor ( 102)
9 The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the speech recognition module (104) continuously monitors verbal command data
10 A method of data retrieval and storage in a medical care system, wherein the method includes the steps of i receiving verbal input commands, keyboard or mouse input data, ii monitoring the input data that is received by an appropriate input device (105), in processing input data to identify pre-determined commands iv storing relevant data in a database (101 ), and
v generating corresponding control signals for transmitting said signals to a corresponding medical care device (103)
The system and method as claimed in claim 9 and 10, wherein the system and method is used while performing surgeries or medical procedures
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