Method and Device for Ordering a Custom Orthopedic Device
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1. A method of ordering a custom orthopedic device for a joint, comprising the steps of:
- aligning a viewfinder image displayed on a screen and generated by an image sensor of a portable device with at least one predetermined portion of a limb including a joint;
capturing and storing at least one image of the portion of the limb using the image sensor of the portable device based on at least one guideline;
associating the at least one captured image with measurements of the limb, and patient information entered into the portable device; and
transmitting an order containing the at least one captured image, the measurements of the limb, and the patient information from the portable device to a provider;
wherein the at least one guideline is at least one of a depth of field guideline, a horizontal orientation guideline, a vertical orientation guideline, a tilt guideline, or a limb alignment guideline.
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Abstract
A method and device for digital measuring and ordering a custom orthopedic device includes an interactive method intended to assist clinicians select, measure and submit precise specifications for patients requiring custom orthopedic devices. The method includes a plurality of menus permitting the clinician to input specifications and submit orders electronically with the specifications and other data packaged together. The method and device include visualization indications to appropriately ensure image capture of a limb from various angles, including posterior, anterior, lateral and medial angles.
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1. A method of ordering a custom orthopedic device for a joint, comprising the steps of:
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aligning a viewfinder image displayed on a screen and generated by an image sensor of a portable device with at least one predetermined portion of a limb including a joint; capturing and storing at least one image of the portion of the limb using the image sensor of the portable device based on at least one guideline; associating the at least one captured image with measurements of the limb, and patient information entered into the portable device; and transmitting an order containing the at least one captured image, the measurements of the limb, and the patient information from the portable device to a provider; wherein the at least one guideline is at least one of a depth of field guideline, a horizontal orientation guideline, a vertical orientation guideline, a tilt guideline, or a limb alignment guideline. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20)
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15. A device for ordering a custom orthopedic device, comprising:
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an image sensor, the image sensor configured to capture an image; a display; a gyroscope and/or accelerometer; a communication interface; a processor; and a memory; wherein the processor is configured to enable capturing an image of a portion of a limb including a joint using the image sensor based on at least one guideline, wherein the image of the limb satisfies the at least one guideline; wherein the gyroscope and/or accelerometer is configured to provide orientation data to the processor; wherein the communication interface is configured to transmit an order containing the captured image and patient information from the apparatus over a network to a provider; and wherein the at least one guideline is at least one of a depth of field guideline, a horizontal orientation guideline, a vertical orientation guideline, a tilt guideline, or a limb alignment guideline. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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