Value Proposition
· Ease of Use – clinicians can operate the device hands-free.
· Enhanced Efficiency – voice commands reduce the time needed to position the C-arm and improving overall imaging efficiency.
· Accessibility – this technology can make the equipment more accessible to users who may have difficulty with traditional joystick controls.
· Improved Precision of C-arm Positioning – voice commands enable more precise adjustments, potentially leading to better imaging outcomes.
· Reduce Training Time – voice-controlled systems can be easier to learn and use, reducing the time and cost associated with training staff.
Technology Description
· Researchers at Johns Hopkins have created a language-based interface system to control robotic C-arm x-ray systems. The interface system allows users to give informal, oral commands such as “Go north,” “Center image”, or “take a picture” to control x-ray acquisitions.
Unmet Need
· Robotic C-arm devices are currently operated with joysticks, which are tedious and hard to use. Thus, a software program which would enable physicians to directly manipulate C-arm devices using natural voice commands would improve the imaging efficiency.
Stage of Development
· The disclosed technology is in the later stages of development with a working prototype that has been integrated with a commercially available x-ray system.
Data Availability
· Data available upon request.
Publication
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