US Patent:
20140272871, Sep 18, 2014
Inventors:
Gregory Welch - Longwood FL, US
Karen Aroian - Rockledge FL, US
Steven Talbert - Orange City FL, US
Kelly Allred - Orlando FL, US
Patricia Weinstein - Maitland FL, US
Arjun Nagendran - Orlando FL, US
Remo Pillat - Orlando FL, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - ORLANDO FL
International Classification:
G09B 23/30
Abstract:
A patient simulation system for healthcare training is provided. The system includes one or more interchangeable shells comprising a physical anatomical model of at least a portion of a patient's body, the shell adapted to be illuminated from behind to provide one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; a support system adapted to receive the shells via a mounting system, wherein the system comprises one or more image units adapted to render the one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; one or more interface devices located about the patient shells to receive input and provide output; and one or more computing units in communication with the image units and interface devices, the computing units adapted to provide an interactive simulation for healthcare training.
