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Modular witnessing device

US12272438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2021
Grant dateApr 8, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/67
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for remotely witnessing a medical workflow is provided. The method includes authenticating a clinician at a witnessing device. The method also includes receiving, at the witnessing device, a request to perform a medical workflow. The method further includes determining, at the witnessing device and based at least in part on the medical workflow, that a witness is required to observe the medical workflow. The method also includes initiating, at a witnessing client remotely coupled with the witnessing device, a witnessing session, wherein the witnessing client allows a witness to remotely observe the medical workflow. The method also includes enabling, in response to at least the initiation of the witnessing session, completion of the medical workflow. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed.

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