Modular telehealth cart with thermal imaging and touch screen user interface
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1. A telemedicine system comprising:
- a cart that supports a controller coupled to a camera system, a touchscreen display, a microphone, a speaker, and a network, the controller is configured to display a user interface on the touchscreen display in response to a user input received via the touchscreen display, the user interface including at least a first selectable option that causes video captured by the camera system to be displayed on the touchscreen display and a second option to transmit a request for consultation via the network; and
a remote device coupled to the controller via the network, the remote device including a camera, a display, a microphone, and a speaker and configured to establish a communication session with the controller, wherein the first selectable option causes video captured by the camera system to be displayed on the touchscreen when the system is not in session and, during the communication session, the controller causes the touchscreen display to display video captured by the camera of the remote device.
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Abstract
A telemedicine system including a cart that allows for two-way audio/video conferencing between patients or local care providers and remote care providers or family members. The cart employs a modular design that allows its capabilities to be expanded to meet the needs of particular telemedicine applications. In addition, the cart provides thermal imaging and a user interface that allows local care provers to access various capabilities of the device while the device is not in session with a remote party.
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1. A telemedicine system comprising:
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a cart that supports a controller coupled to a camera system, a touchscreen display, a microphone, a speaker, and a network, the controller is configured to display a user interface on the touchscreen display in response to a user input received via the touchscreen display, the user interface including at least a first selectable option that causes video captured by the camera system to be displayed on the touchscreen display and a second option to transmit a request for consultation via the network; and a remote device coupled to the controller via the network, the remote device including a camera, a display, a microphone, and a speaker and configured to establish a communication session with the controller, wherein the first selectable option causes video captured by the camera system to be displayed on the touchscreen when the system is not in session and, during the communication session, the controller causes the touchscreen display to display video captured by the camera of the remote device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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