INTERACTIVE MRI SYSTEM AND SUBJECT ANXIETY RELIEF DISTRACTION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL USE
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1. A system for use in an MRI device used with a subject comprising:
- a) an interface comprising a microprocessor for receiving a video input and an audio input, and for receiving subject generated sound input and subject generated control input;
b) a visual display for receiving from the interface the video input and for displaying to the subject visual images, the video display comprising left and right displays and first adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the left and right displays, each display comprising;
i) an OLED for receiving the video input and transmitting video images;
ii) a prism receiving the video images from the OLED; and
iii) second adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the prisms and the OLED;
c) a sound suppression circuit in the interface for suppressing sound emanating from the MRI device by generating a sound suppression signal;
d) a sound transmission system wearable by the subject, wherein the sound transmission system receives the audio input and the sound suppression signal from the interface;
e) a microphone system for receiving subject generated sound for transmission to the interface as subject generated sound input; and
f) a subject controllable input device for providing subject inputs to the interface; and
g) a subject monitor receiver in the interface for receiving physiological information about a subject.wherein the system is sufficiently shielded that it can be used in an MRI room.
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Abstract
A medical system for reducing a subject'"'"'s anxiety by providing video and sound to the subject, and for receiving responses from the subject. The system includes a sound suppression circuit for suppressing sound emanating from an medical device. The one or more visual displays have tilt, swivel, and distance adjusting means for adjusting the distance between the displays.
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1. A system for use in an MRI device used with a subject comprising:
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a) an interface comprising a microprocessor for receiving a video input and an audio input, and for receiving subject generated sound input and subject generated control input; b) a visual display for receiving from the interface the video input and for displaying to the subject visual images, the video display comprising left and right displays and first adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the left and right displays, each display comprising; i) an OLED for receiving the video input and transmitting video images; ii) a prism receiving the video images from the OLED; and iii) second adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the prisms and the OLED; c) a sound suppression circuit in the interface for suppressing sound emanating from the MRI device by generating a sound suppression signal; d) a sound transmission system wearable by the subject, wherein the sound transmission system receives the audio input and the sound suppression signal from the interface; e) a microphone system for receiving subject generated sound for transmission to the interface as subject generated sound input; and f) a subject controllable input device for providing subject inputs to the interface; and g) a subject monitor receiver in the interface for receiving physiological information about a subject. wherein the system is sufficiently shielded that it can be used in an MRI room. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An MRI system for administering MRI to subjects, the MRI system comprising:
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a) an MRI device for use in an MRI room; b) a control room external to the MRI room; c) an interface in the MRI room for receiving control signals and audio and video inputs and power from the control room, and for transmitting input from subjects to the control room; and d) a single cable for transmitting the power and the control signals to the MRI room, and for transmitting input from subjects to the control room.
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10. A visual display for use by a subject in an MRI, the video display comprising left and right displays and distance adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the left and right displays, each display comprising:
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a) an OLED for receiving the video input and transmitting video images; and b) a prism receiving the video images from the OLED. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. An MRI system for administering MRI to subjects, the MRI system comprising:
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a) an MRI device for use in an MRI room; b) a control room external to the MRI room; c) a shielded interface unit in the MRI room for receiving a video input and an audio input and control signals from the control room, and for receiving subject generated sound input and subject generated control input; d) a visual display for receiving from the interface unit the video input and for displaying to the subject in the MRI room visual images; e) a sound suppression circuit in the interface unit for suppressing sound emanating from the MRI device by generating a sound suppression signal; f) a sound transmission system for providing sound to the subject in the MRI room, wherein the sound transmission system receives the audio input and the sound suppression signal from the interface unit; g) a microphone system in the MRI room for receiving subject generated sound for transmission to the interface unit as subject generated sound input; h) a subject controllable input device in the MRI room for providing subject inputs to the interface unit; and i) a subject monitor receiver in the interface unit for receiving physiological information about a subject.
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13. A visual display for use by a subject in an MRI, the video display comprising left and right displays and distance adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the left and right displays, each display comprising:
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a) an OLED for receiving the video input and transmitting video images; and b) a prism receiving the video images from the OLED.
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14. An MRI system for administering MRI to subjects, the MRI system comprising:
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a) an MRI device for use in an MRI room; b) a control room external to the MRI room; c) a shielded interface unit in the MRI room for receiving a video input and an audio input and control signals from the control room, and for receiving subject generated sound input and subject generated control input; d) a visual display for receiving from the interface unit the video input and for displaying to the subject in the MRI room visual images; e) a sound suppression circuit in the interface unit for suppressing sound emanating from the MRI device by generating a sound suppression signal; f) a sound transmission system for providing sound to the subject in the MRI room, wherein the sound transmission system receives the audio input and the sound suppression signal from the interface unit; g) a microphone system in the MRI room for receiving subject generated sound for transmission to the interface unit as subject generated sound input; h) a subject controllable input device in the MRI room for providing subject inputs to the interface unit; and i) a subject monitor receiver in the interface unit for receiving physiological information about a subject.
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15. A system for medical use to distract a subject and reduce anxiety comprising:
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a) an interface comprising a microprocessor for receiving a video input and an audio input, and for receiving subject generated sound input and subject generated control input; b) one or more visual displays for receiving from the interface the video input and for displaying to the subject visual images; c) a sound suppression circuit in the interface for suppressing sound emanating from a medical device proximate to the subject by generating a sound suppression signal; d) a sound transmission system wearable by the subject, wherein the sound transmission system receives the audio input and the sound suppression signal from the interface; e) a microphone system for receiving subject generated sound for transmission to the interface as subject generated sound input; and f) a subject controllable input device for providing subject inputs to the interface; and g) a subject monitor receiver in the interface for receiving physiological information about a subject; wherein the system is sufficiently shielded that it can be used in a medical procedure room. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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