HCL Technologies has patented a method for providing visual guidance in medical surgery using a virtual assistance device. The method involves registering physical implants and tools, aligning virtual impressions, and performing surgical steps based on real-time guidance. GlobalData’s report on HCL Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on HCL Technologies, AI for workflow management was a key innovation area identified from patents. HCL Technologies's grant share as of May 2024 was 19%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Visual guidance in medical surgery using virtual assistance device
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12011229B2) outlines a method for providing visual guidance in medical surgery using a virtual assistance device. The method involves registering physical medical implants and tools by scanning QR codes, creating virtual impressions within the device, and aligning them in real-time for surgical procedures. The system includes a combination of virtual medical implant models, an Intra-Medullary (IM) nail model, a virtual insertion handle model, and a drill gun model. By inserting QR codes into holes on the physical IM nail implant, the device registers coordinates for accurate alignment during surgery. The virtual assistance device displays the virtual impressions of the implants and tools, guiding the movement of the physical drill gun over the target area inside the bone for surgical steps.
Furthermore, the system is equipped to generate alerts for miscoordination during the surgical process, providing visual or auditory cues. It also allows for voice commands from medical practitioners to select specific holes for procedures based on the alignment of the virtual drill gun. The virtual assistance device, which can be a head-mounted device like HoloLens or Magic Leap 1 lightware, offers a user-friendly interface for selecting and aligning virtual models for accurate surgical guidance. Overall, this patented method and system aim to enhance precision and efficiency in medical surgeries by leveraging virtual technology for visual guidance and alignment of surgical tools in real-time.
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