VIRTUAL INTERACTIVE SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND TRAINING
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1. An ultrasound training simulator system, comprising:
- a physical scan surface for simulating an anatomical surface;
a mock transducer for moving over the physical scan surface to simulate an ultrasound transducer scanning the anatomical surface;
a memory for storing data for a three-dimensional (3-D) image volume; and
a processor for receiving one or more signals generated by the mock transducer related to position and orientation of the mock transducer as the mock transducer is moved over the physical scan surface, the processor identifying data for a two-dimensional (2-D) image data slice within the data for the 3-D image volume based on the signals related to position and orientation of the mock transducer;
wherein;
the mock transducer comprises an optical tracking system for tracking the position of the mock transducer on the physical scan surface and an inertial tracking system for tracking orientation of the mock transducer, the optical tracking system and the inertial tracking system generating signals from which the one or more signals related to position and orientation of the mock transducer are generated.
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Abstract
A virtual interactive ultrasound training system provides training of medical personnel in the practical skills of performing ultrasound scans, including recognizing specific anatomies and pathologies. The training system can be utilized in an asynchronous mode in which the system is used locally by a learner for personal training. The system can also be used in a synchronous mode in which multiple systems are connected over a network, allowing multiple user located remotely from each other and/or from a training instructor to train under the supervision of the instructor.
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1. An ultrasound training simulator system, comprising:
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a physical scan surface for simulating an anatomical surface; a mock transducer for moving over the physical scan surface to simulate an ultrasound transducer scanning the anatomical surface; a memory for storing data for a three-dimensional (3-D) image volume; and a processor for receiving one or more signals generated by the mock transducer related to position and orientation of the mock transducer as the mock transducer is moved over the physical scan surface, the processor identifying data for a two-dimensional (2-D) image data slice within the data for the 3-D image volume based on the signals related to position and orientation of the mock transducer;
wherein;the mock transducer comprises an optical tracking system for tracking the position of the mock transducer on the physical scan surface and an inertial tracking system for tracking orientation of the mock transducer, the optical tracking system and the inertial tracking system generating signals from which the one or more signals related to position and orientation of the mock transducer are generated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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