Wearable electronic device for enhancing visualization during insertion of an invasive device
US11219428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable electronic device configured to be worn by a user while performing an invasive procedure for enhancing visualization of desired anatomical structures is provided. The wearable electronic device includes: a housing; at least one imaging sensor associated with the housing; and a visual display integrally formed with or associated with the housing. The device is configured to acquire an image of an invasive access site of a patient with the at least one imaging sensor, process the image to determine a location of a desired anatomical structure, and display a virtual trace of the location to the user via the visual display.
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