Ultrasound remote monitoring, operating and training system

Abstract

The present invention is a method, system, and apparatus used to transmit information to an individual and or receiver who is not located at the actual ultrasound procedure that may monitor, communicate, and assist in the procedure in real time as well as provide protocols for specific procedures; wherein the ultrasound machine communicates to a receiver operational information such as but not limited to audio, visual, performance, and so forth; wherein the information may be received in real time to another party not located at the site of the procedure who may assist with the procedure, training, protocols, and so forth; and wherein the receiver may then transmit back to the ultrasound machine specific directions as well as communicate with the ultrasound operator.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Priority is claimed from provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 62 / 040,642 filed on Aug. 22, 2014, incorporated by reference herein and from provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 62 / 167,458 filed on May 28, 2015 also incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]In general, the present invention relates to a device, system and method of remotely monitoring, operating, and training for ultrasound medical devices. More particularly, the present invention provides an ultrasound machine and associated equipment that is capable of transmitting and receiving in real time to a remote location wherein another individual may assist, operate, train and so forth the user of the ultrasound machine. It is also contemplated to provide specific protocols for ultrasound procedures as well as modification of an ultrasound machine.2. Description of the Prior Art[0003]Ultrasound is an oscillating sound p...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]Therefore, it is contemplated that the present invention is a method, system and apparatus used to transmit information to an individual who is not located at the actual ultrasound procedure that may monitor, communicate and assist in the procedure in real time as well as provide protocols for specific procedures. In a preferred embodiment, an ultrasound machine communicates to a receiver operational information such as but not limited to audio, visual, performance and so forth. The information may be received in real time to another party not located at the site of the procedure who may assist with the procedure, training, protocols and so forth. The receiver may then transmit back to the ultrasound machine specific directions as well as communicate with the ultrasound operator. It is also contemplated to modify existing ultrasound machines in the prior art for providing utility with the current invention.

[0028]A further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved remote monitoring, training and operating system for ultrasound procedures that provides a practitioner an interface for specific procedure protocols for various animals, organs, humans, human organs and so forth.

Problems solved by technology

Sonography does not use ionizing radiation, and the power levels used for imaging are too low to cause adverse heating or pressure effects in tissue.

Ultrasound use in veterinary medicine has been a significant challenge at the general practice levels.

The problem with this is that it is known, by education standards, that the class attendants only retain about 20-30% at best of what they just learned.

Of all the current ultrasound equipment in the veterinary medical field, less than 10% is actually being fully utilized as it should due to the difficulty of accessing long-term training and support on interpretation of these ultrasound examination procedures.

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