Multimodal ultrasound training system

US8297983B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Eric Savitsky · Malibu, US
• Dan Katz · Calabasas, US
• Gabriele Nataneli · Los Angeles, US
• Kresimir Petrinec · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 25, 2012
• Grant date: Oct 30, 2012
• Expiry date: May 25, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B8/58
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An ultrasound training system having a data capture module, a digital asset management module, a validation module, didactic content, a media asset production module, an integration layer, an internet-based portal, a software client, and a peripheral probe. The combination of the disclosed elements creates a system that enables the creation and delivery of high-quality ultrasound education and training in a low-cost, widely deployable, and scalable manner, with a facilitated method for processing orders and financial transactions between customers and content providers.