Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods and systems for improving patient engagement via medical avatars
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Application No.: US14926740Application Date: 2015-10-29
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Publication No.: US09931084B2Publication Date: 2018-04-03
- Inventor: Guy Robert Vesto
- Applicant: General Electric Company
- Applicant Address: US NY Schenectady
- Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
- Current Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Schenectady
- Agency: Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC
- Main IPC: A61B5/00
- IPC: A61B5/00 ; B29C67/00 ; G05B19/4099 ; G09B23/30 ; G09B23/28 ; B33Y50/02

Abstract:
Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus for patient care and support. An example apparatus includes a controller including a particularly programmed processor to generate a three-dimensional model for printing a three-dimensional model of a portion of a patient anatomy to form a physical avatar. The example printed three-dimensional model is formed based on image data obtained of the patient. The example controller is configured to link electronics in the physical avatar to a virtual avatar at the controller. The example virtual avatar is formed based on an electronic record for the patient. The example virtual avatar is to interact with the physical avatar via the controller according to a treatment plan. The example apparatus also includes a communication device to facilitate exchange of information between the controller and the physical avatar.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160045171A1 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING PATIENT ENGAGEMENT VIA MEDICAL AVATARS Public/Granted day:2016-02-18
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