Method, system, and apparatus for medical device training
First Claim
1. A training interface apparatus for teaching proper use of a variety of devices, comprising:
- (a) a storage device;
(b) a processor connected to the storage device;
(c) a computer program under control of the processor that provides, for each of a plurality of devices, a corresponding interactive training session to a user, wherein the interactive training session resides on the storage device of said training apparatus and is automatically launched when a device is connected to the training interface apparatus through a communications interface, and wherein the interactive training session comprises at least one lesson related to the operation of the device and tracks progress of a user and adjusts the lessons based on said progress;
(d) a user interface under control of the processor for receiving input from the user, wherein the user interface detects and interprets inputs made into the device through the communications interface operatively connected between the device and the training interface apparatus;
(e) a display unit operable to display an output corresponding to the interactive training session and a simulated image that resembles the device.
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Abstract
The present invention includes a method, system, and apparatus for training users in the understanding and use of numerous medical devices, including providing for documentation of competency during the training exercise. Preferably, the invention will utilize an “interface module” (e.g., hand-held device, palm size, laptop, desktop PC, microcontroller, expansion module on a palm/hand-held device) to provide the training interface between the user and the device. The training interface module preferably provides a common hardware platform that can be connected to various medical devices regardless of manufacturer and is capable of being used as a training module to enable users to learn at their own pace, receive remediation when necessary, and provide documentation of proficiency with the device. For devices with I/O capability connected directly to the training interface module, the user trains using the actual device'"'"'s input means. For devices without I/O capability, the user may train on a simulated display image of the device or use an alternate input means.
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1. A training interface apparatus for teaching proper use of a variety of devices, comprising:
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(a) a storage device;
(b) a processor connected to the storage device;
(c) a computer program under control of the processor that provides, for each of a plurality of devices, a corresponding interactive training session to a user, wherein the interactive training session resides on the storage device of said training apparatus and is automatically launched when a device is connected to the training interface apparatus through a communications interface, and wherein the interactive training session comprises at least one lesson related to the operation of the device and tracks progress of a user and adjusts the lessons based on said progress;
(d) a user interface under control of the processor for receiving input from the user, wherein the user interface detects and interprets inputs made into the device through the communications interface operatively connected between the device and the training interface apparatus;
(e) a display unit operable to display an output corresponding to the interactive training session and a simulated image that resembles the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for teaching proper use of a variety of devices comprising:
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(a) identifying a device interfaced with a training interface apparatus, said training apparatus comprising a processor, a storage unit, a display, and at least one communications interface;
(b) loading training software specific to the identified device on said apparatus;
(c) running the training software wherein the training software comprises an interactive training session comprising at least one lesson related to operation of the device;
(d) receiving inputs representing operation of controls of the identified device from a communications interface operatively connected between the device and the training interface apparatus for detecting inputs made into the device itself;
(e) displaying an output corresponding to the interactive training session and a simulated image that resembles the device;
(f) tracking progress of the operation of controls; and
(g) adjusting the interactive training session based on said progress. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A computer readable media containing program instructions for teaching proper use of a variety of devices, said computer readable media comprising:
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first computer program code for identifying a device connected to a computer system;
second computer program code for loading training software specific to the identified device on said computer system;
third computer program code for running the training software, wherein the training software comprises an interactive training session comprising at least one lesson related to operation of the device;
fourth computer program code for receiving inputs representing operation of controls of the identified device from a communications interface operatively connected between the device and the training interface apparatus for detecting inputs made into the device itself;
fifth computer program code for displaying an output corresponding to the interactive training session and a simulated image that resembles the device;
sixth computer program code for tracking progress of the operation of controls; and
seventh computer program code for adjusting the training software based on said progress. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A computer program product comprising a computer storage medium having a computer program therein for teaching proper use of a variety of devices, said computer program performing the steps of:
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(a) identifying a device interfaced with a training interface apparatus;
(b) loading training software specific to the identified device on said apparatus;
(c) running the training software, wherein the training software comprises an interactive training session comprising at least one lesson related to operation of the device;
(d) receiving inputs representing operation of controls of the identified device from a communications interface operatively connected between the device and the training interface apparatus for detecting inputs made into the device itself;
(e) displaying an output corresponding to the interactive training session and a simulated image that resembles the device;
(f) tracking progress of the operation of controls; and
(g) adjusting the training software based on said progress. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. An apparatus for teaching proper use of a variety of devices, comprising a storage device;
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a processor connected to the storage device, the storage device storing a program for controlling the processor; and
the processor operative with the program to perform the steps of;
(a) identifying a device interfaced with a training interface apparatus;
(b) loading training software specific to the identified device on said apparatus;
(c) running the training software, wherein the training software comprises an interactive training session comprising at least one lesson related to operation of the device;
(d) receiving inputs representing operation of controls of the identified device from a communications interface operatively connected between the device and the training interface apparatus for detecting inputs made into the device itself, (e) displaying an output corresponding to the interactive training session and a simulated image that resembles the device;
(f) tracking progress of the operation of controls; and
(g) adjusting the training software based on said progress. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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