Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving and transmitting streaming live imagery data and audio signals in real time is provided. Imagery data and audio signals are acquired through a telestreamer input device and streamed to one or more remote recipients, allowing remote operators to electronically collaborate by telestrating, annotating, and sketching image overlays. Streaming video images displayed on a monitor are superimposed onto a virtual mesh projected via computer graphics. Vertices of the virtual mesh move according to a computational physics engine. Virtual tools are also superimposed onto a virtual mesh projected via computer graphics. The virtual tools interact with the virtual mesh to deliver real time, realistic modifications of the streaming image data. Recursive positioning of mesh layers and creation of a multi-layered virtual mesh enhance the realistic nature of the modified streaming image data.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving and transmitting streaming live imagery data and audio signals in real time is provided. Imagery data and audio signals are acquired through a telestreamer input device and streamed to one or more remote recipients, allowing remote operators to electronically collaborate by telestrating, annotating, and sketching image overlays. Streaming video images displayed on a monitor are superimposed onto a virtual mesh projected via computer graphics. Vertices of the virtual mesh move according to a computational physics engine. Virtual tools are also superimposed onto a virtual mesh projected via computer graphics. The virtual tools interact with the virtual mesh to deliver real time, realistic modifications of the streaming image data. Recursive positioning of mesh layers and creation of a multi-layered virtual mesh enhance the realistic nature of the modified streaming image data.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a medical apparatus and method of using the same for receiving and transmitting streaming medical imagery and audio signals in real time, and allowing remote operators to annotate and telestrate with same. The invention acquires streaming medical imagery and audio signals through a telestreamer input device, allowing users to electronically collaborate, generally by telestrating, annotating, and sketching image overlays on streaming medical imagery. Video images of streaming imagery data displayed on a monitor are superimposed onto a virtual mesh projected via computer graphics. The vertices of the mesh move according to equations of motion based on a computational physics engine. Virtual tools are projected above the mesh via computer graphics. These virtual tools interact with the virtual mesh according to the physics engine.