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System and method for displaying medical images of an object within a patient

US10548567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2016
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/183
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for displaying medical images of an object within a patient is provided. The system includes: a medical imaging apparatus operative to generate the medical images of the object; and a mobile electronic device having a front side and a rear side and operative to electronically communicate with the medical imaging apparatus so as to receive the medical images from the medical imaging apparatus. The front side includes a display, and the rear side is opposite the front side and defines a line of sight that projects outwardly from the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device is further operative to move about the patient and show the medical images on the display such that the medical images depict a view of the object from the perspective of the mobile electronic device along the line of sight.

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