Methods and apparatus for utilizing an autonomous vehicle to support contactless medical interactions
US12087440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect, a vehicle includes a chassis and a system configured to cause the vehicle to operate autonomously and carried on the chassis. The vehicle also includes a first compartment carried on the chassis, the first compartment having a first mechanism contained therein and configured to facilitate performing a first procedure. A second mechanism carried on the chassis is also included in the vehicle. The second mechanism is configured to support a telepresence session. In one embodiment, the first procedure is a first medical procedure, and first mechanism is configured to be remotely controlled to perform the first medical procedure.
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