Specialized Head-Mounted Display Systems for Niche Surgical Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept adapts head-mounted display systems for specific, high-stress surgical environments, such as high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude, and underwater operations, ensuring precise tracking and visual guidance in these unique settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed systems for adjusting and tracking head-mounted displays during surgery, including with surgical helmets. However, these systems lacked adaptability for specialized, high-stress environments, which necessitate enhanced security, portability, and durability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the head-mounted display system tailored to these niche markets.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses four primary embodiments, each designed for a specific surgical environment. The high-security system features enhanced encryption and secure data transmission, ensuring confidentiality in sensitive operations. The disaster relief system is portable, solar-powered, and GPS-enabled, facilitating precise tracking in remote areas. The extreme weather condition system boasts a waterproof and dust-resistant design, while the high-altitude system incorporates a pressurized and oxygen-enriched environment. The underwater system features a waterproof and pressure-resistant design. In each embodiment, the mechanical adjusting mechanism ensures precise alignment of the head-mounted display in these challenging environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the head-mounted display system for specialized surgical environments, providing a non-obvious combination of features that address the unique challenges of these niche markets.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include variations of the head-mounted display system for other specialized environments, such as search and rescue operations, space exploration, or contaminated zones. These variations could incorporate additional features, such as advanced biometric sensors, augmented reality capabilities, or integrated communication systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, aerospace, and defense. The specialized head-mounted display systems could be marketed to hospitals, emergency response teams, military organizations, and research institutions, providing a competitive edge in these niche markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B90/37 |
| G | G02 | G02B27/0176 |
| G | G06 | G06F1/163 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00907 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/372 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/502 |
| G | G02 | G02B2027/0159 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,378 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems for adjusting and tracking head mounted displays during surgery including with surgical helmets |
| Assignee(s) | OnPoint Medical, Inc. |