Abstract: In There is provided a computer-implemented method for assessing an injection performed on a subject using a syringe provided with a needle, the method comprising: processing a sequence of images taken of the injection for: determining an insertion angle of the needle relative to the subject; and determining a depth of insertion of the needle within the subject; determining one of a speed of injection and a duration of injection; and outputting an indication of the insertion angle, the depth of insertion and the one of the speed of injection and the duration of injection.

Abstract: A training platform, a method and a computer-readable medium for evaluating users in capturing images of an internal anatomical region for the analysis of organs. Automated machine learning models, trained on a dataset of labelled training images associated with different imaging device positions, are used. The one or more automated machine learning models are used to process an image resulting from a user positioning an imaging device at various imaging device positions relative to a training manikin, a human or an animal, to determine whether the generated image corresponds to a predefined view required for the analysis of the organ features shown therein. An output indicative of whether the generated image corresponds to the predefined view expected for organ analysis and measurements is provided.

Abstract: There is described a conveyor-type device comprising: a carriage slidably moveable along a conveyance path and defining a first channel therein; and two loops disposed on opposite sides of the path and rotatable in response to a movement of the carriage along the path to adjust the length of a second channel, the loops being configured to: rotatably engage with one another downstream from the carriage to extend the second channel as the carriage moves towards an end of the conveyance path; and rotatably disengage from one another upstream from the carriage to shorten the second channel as the carriage moves towards a beginning of the conveyance path, wherein the first channel and second channel are aligned for receiving an elongated body therein.

Abstract: There is described a computer-implemented method for creating a training scenario to perform a percutaneous coronary intervention using an elongated instrument and a patient simulator, the computer-implemented method comprising: receiving a desired position for a lesion; receiving a desired value for at least one property of the lesion; configuring a haptic feedback to be applied on the elongated instrument when received in the patient simulator based on the desired location for the lesion and the desired value for the properties of the lesion, the haptic feedback; and outputting the haptic feedback, the desired position and the desired value for the properties.

Abstract: A method for generating a simulated medical image of a manikin part, comprising: detecting an initiation of a procedural step being performed during a simulated surgical operation; determining a standard position for a virtual medical probe corresponding to the procedural step; determining a desirable position for the virtual medical probe based on a starting position for the probe and an actual position of a tip of a medical tool in order for a virtual field of view of the probe to intersect the tip of the medical tool, the standard position being used as the starting position; generating an simulated medical image of the manikin part according to the desirable position, the simulated medical image comprising a representation of the tip of the medical tool and the representation of a region of the manikin part surrounding the tip of the medical tool; and providing the image for display.

Abstract: A training platform, a method and a computer-readable medium for evaluating users in capturing images of an internal anatomical region for the analysis of organs. Automated machine learning models, trained on a dataset of labelled training images associated with different imaging device positions, are used. The one or more automated machine learning models are used to process an image resulting from a user positioning an imaging device at various imaging device positions relative to a training manikin, a human or an animal, to determine whether the generated image corresponds to a predefined view required for the analysis of the organ features shown therein. An output indicative of whether the generated image corresponds to the predefined view expected for organ analysis and measurements is provided.

Abstract: A method for simulating an insertion of an elongated instrument into a subject, the method comprising: receiving one of an actual angular position and a rotation angle for a proximal section of the elongated instrument, at least a distal end of the elongated instrument being inserted into a medical apparatus; determining a distal angular position for the distal end of the elongated instrument inserted into the medical apparatus using an adjustment factor and the one of the actual angular position and the rotation angle for the proximal section of the elongated instrument; generating a medical image of at least a portion of the subject, the medical image comprising at least a representation of a distal section of the elongated instrument, the representation of the distal section being generated according to the distal angular position; and outputting the generated medical image.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an insertion of an elongated instrument into a subject, comprising: a frame extending between two end walls along a first axis and two lateral walls along a second axis, one of the two end walls being provided with an insertion aperture and one of the two lateral walls being provided an insertion hole, the insertion aperture defining a first passageway and the insertion hole defining a second passageway, the first and second passageways intersecting each other at an intersection point; and a sensing unit contained within the frame and configured for measuring at least one of a displacement of the elongated member and a rotation of the elongated member, the sensing unit being positioned adjacent to the intersection point for performing the measurement of the at least one of the displacement and the rotation at the intersection point.

Abstract: There is described an artificial eye system comprising: a see-through display for displaying an image of an eye thereon; a light detector for detecting light propagating through the see-through display and coming from an external environment; and a controller for: generating the image of the eye using information about the light detected by the light detector; and displaying the generated image of the eye on the see-through display.

Abstract: An artificial eye system comprising: a display unit for displaying an image of an eye thereon, the display unit comprising a light cell adapted to selectively emit light and detect light; and a controller for controlling the display unit, the controller for: operating the display unit to concurrently detect light through the light cell and display an actual image of the eye; determining a next mage of the eye to be displayed on the display unit as a function of the detected light; and operating the display unit to display the next image.

Abstract: The present system and method determine a position on an external surface of an object. The system comprises a magnetic field measurement module and an ultrasound measurement module. A control unit stores a magnetic field map of the object comprising a first plurality of reference areas of the external surface of the object and associated reference magnetic field value. The control unit also stores an ultrasound map of the object comprising a second plurality of reference areas of the external surface of the object and associated reference ultrasound characteristic. The processing unit determines: a subset of the reference areas for which the associated reference magnetic field value is substantially equal to a measured magnetic field value, a subset of the reference areas for which the associated reference ultrasound characteristic is substantially equal to a measured ultrasound characteristic, and determines the position on the external surface of the object.

Abstract: A modular apparatus comprising: at least one of: a proximal module comprising a proximal frame extending between a first proximal face and a first distal face each provided with a module aperture; and a distal module comprising a distal frame extending between a second proximal face and a second distal face, the second proximal face being provided with a hole; a measurement module comprising a measurement frame extending between a third proximal face and a third distal face each provided with a measurement aperture, the measurement module being removably securable to the proximal module and/or the distal module to form a passageway through which the elongated instrument is insertable; and a motion sensing unit for measuring a displacement of the elongated instrument along the passageway.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an insertion of an elongated instrument into a subject, comprising: a frame extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal face and a distal face, the proximal face being provided with an insertion aperture for receiving therein the elongated instrument, the elongated instrument being movable along a path within the frame; a first optical sensor positioned within the frame for measuring a cross-sectional dimension of the elongated instrument; a second optical sensor positioned within the frame for measuring a displacement of the elongated instrument within the frame; and a control unit in communication with the first and second optical sensors and configured for: comparing the measured cross-sectional dimension of the elongated instrument to at least one reference dimension; upon positive comparison, triggering an activation of the second optical sensor; and outputting the measured displacement of the elongated instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an insertion of an elongated instrument into a subject, comprising: a frame extending between two end walls along a first axis and two lateral walls along a second axis, one of the two end walls being provided with an insertion aperture and one of the two lateral walls being provided an insertion hole, the insertion aperture defining a first passageway and the insertion hole defining a second passageway, the first and second passageways intersecting each other at an intersection point; and a sensing unit contained within the frame and configured for measuring at least one of a displacement of the elongated member and a rotation of the elongated member, the sensing unit being positioned adjacent to the intersection point for performing the measurement of the at least one of the displacement and the rotation at the intersection point.

Abstract: A method for simulating an insertion of an elongated instrument into a subject, the method comprising: receiving one of an actual angular position and a rotation angle for a proximal section of the elongated instrument, at least a distal end of the elongated instrument being inserted into a medical apparatus; determining a distal angular position for the distal end of the elongated instrument inserted into the medical apparatus using an adjustment factor and the one of the actual angular position and the rotation angle for the proximal section of the elongated instrument; generating a medical image of at least a portion of the subject, the medical image comprising at least a representation of a distal section of the elongated instrument, the representation of the distal section being generated according to the distal angular position; and outputting the generated medical image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for simulating insertion of an elongated instrument attached to a tether into a structure. The apparatus comprises a casing having an aperture for receiving a distal end of the tether therethrough. The apparatus has a pulley having an outer tether receiving groove on a peripheral portion and an anchoring element therein for anchoring the distal end of the tether, the pulley rotating according to a longitudinal translation of the tether relatively to the casing. The apparatus has a sensing arrangement for sensing an angular position of the pulley representative of a relative longitudinal position of the elongated instrument. The apparatus has a feedback force actuator for applying an adjustable resistive force to a rotation of the pulley according to the sensed angular position and resistance characteristics of the structure. The present disclosure also relates to a medical insertion simulator comprising such an apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measurement ring for positioning at an orifice of a mannequin or standardized patient. The measurement ring comprises a hollow channel, an annular lip, at least one sensor and a communication module. The annular lip is located at a first extremity of the hollow channel and forms therewith an insertion channel for inserting at least one instrument in the orifice of the mannequin or standardized patient. The at least one sensor measures at least one parameter related to insertion of the instrument in the insertion channel and generates insertion data. The communication module transmits the insertion data to a simulation system.

Abstract: The present system and method determine a position on an external surface of an object. The system comprises a magnetic field measurement module and an ultrasound measurement module. A control unit stores a magnetic field map of the object comprising a first plurality of reference areas of the external surface of the object and associated reference magnetic field value. The control unit also stores an ultrasound map of the object comprising a second plurality of reference areas of the external surface of the object and associated reference ultrasound characteristic. The processing unit determines: a subset of the reference areas for which the associated reference magnetic field value is substantially equal to a measured magnetic field value, a subset of the reference areas for which the associated reference ultrasound characteristic is substantially equal to a measured ultrasound characteristic, and determines the position on the external surface of the object.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside a mannequin having a birth canal. The system comprises a descent mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The descent mechanism is integrated in the mannequin and can move an anatomical model of a fetus longitudinally towards the birth canal of the mannequin. The rotation mechanism is mounted to the descent mechanism and can rotate the anatomical model of the fetus. The model of the fetus is inserted in the rotation mechanism. Also provided is a childbirth simulator comprising a mannequin with a birth canal, and the aforementioned system integrated in the mannequin for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside the mannequin.

Abstract: Patient simulation system adapted for interacting with a medical apparatus, and method for operating the patient simulation system. A processing unit of the patient simulation system stores at least one physiological model of a patient in a memory of the patient simulation system. The processing unit receives at least one gas control parameter from the medical apparatus via a communication interface of the patient simulation system. The processing unit correlates the at least one gas control parameter with one of the at least one physiological model of a patient to generate simulated physiological effects. The processing unit further transmits the simulated physiological effects to the medical apparatus via the communication interface. In a particular aspect, the medical apparatus consists of an anesthesia apparatus.