Abstract: A method and system for recording patient status automatically is disclosed herein. The method of recording patient-status comprises: monitoring the gestures of a patient continuously using a video imager. From the monitored gestures a patient-status corresponding to at least one clinical factor is identified and the patient-status is automatically recorded in an electronic medical record (EMR). The method and system describes an exemplary embodiment of determining pain level of a patient in a clinical environment using facial expressions and sound.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a spatial three-dimensional display unit with a medical diagnostic imaging system is disclosed. The medical diagnostic imaging system may be a picture archival communication system. The system may include at least one two-dimensional display unit and an additional spatial three-dimensional display unit. Accordingly a user may view two and three-dimensional images of similar anatomical objects. The two and three-dimensional images may be linked, providing the user with a consistent viewing angle. The system may be used to review a surgical path. The display parameters of a first three-dimensional data set may be mapped to a second three-dimensional data set. The surgical path of the first data set and the second data set may be displayed on spatial display units. Accordingly, the anatomical objects along the surgical path may be viewed at different points in time, for example prior to surgery and after surgery.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for radiological imaging including: viewing a study, the study including a series of radiological images interfacing with the study to allow interaction with the radiological images of the study; selecting an image from the series of radiological images to form an event marker; and grouping with the selected image at least one other neighboring image within the series of radiological images to form an event, the event ranging over a plurality of images within the series. In an embodiment, the event includes at least one of: the selected image within the series and at least one subsequent neighboring image; the selected image and at least one previous neighboring image; and the selected image, at least one previous neighboring image, and at least one subsequent neighboring image.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a method for radiological imaging including: receiving a set of image data, the image data further including information corresponding to at least one functional portion of a patient; identifying the information corresponding to the at least one functional portion of the patient; and grouping the information corresponding to the at least one functional portion of the patient into a group. In an embodiment, the method is performable substantially automatically. In an embodiment, the method further includes enhancing at least a portion of the group. In an embodiment, the enhancing at least a portion of the group is performable automatically. In an embodiment, the enhancing at least a portion of the group is performable manually. In an embodiment, the enhancing at least a portion of the group includes at least one of: applying a look up table; applying a window level; applying an algorithm; and applying a filter.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for displaying a volume image set. The method includes selecting an image hanging protocol and displaying one or more volume images based at least in part on the image hanging protocol. The image hanging protocol includes a rule set for displaying the one or more volume images based at least in part on a body part component. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for displaying a volume image set. The system includes a display device adapted to display one or more volume images based at least in part on an image hanging protocol. The image hanging protocol includes a rule set for displaying the one or more volume images based at least in part on a body part component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the presently described technology provide a method for adapting a hanging protocol based on an efficiency of use. The method includes monitoring usage information for a hanging protocol, determining a productivity factor based on an efficiency of a first user during a reading of an imaging study, and recommending at least one of a hanging protocol selection and a hanging protocol change to a second user based on the productivity factor. The usage information includes at least one of a selection of a hanging protocol and a change to the hanging protocol by a first user during the reading of the imaging study.

Abstract: A system and method for processing data on user interactions with a workstation. The system comprises an information system that includes a data storage device. An audio microphone capable of capturing workstation user voice data is linked to the information system. An eye-tracking device capable of capturing workstation user eye-movement data is linked to the information system. A display screen capture routine capable of capturing video display data from a workstation display is linked to the information system. A user input capture routine capable of capturing input data entered into the workstation by the workstation user is linked to the information system. The voice data, eye-movement data, video display data and input data for the workstation user are captured simultaneously and the data are recorded on the data storage device with time information that allows synchronization of the data.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for free text searching of electronic medical records. Certain embodiments provide a system including an interface configured to accept search criteria and display search results and a search engine accepting a free text search query from the interface. The free text search query is based on search criteria entered via the interface. The search engine communicates with a search crawler, which searches electronic medical record data based on the free text search query and provides search results. In certain embodiments, the system may de-identify patient/physician data from the search results. Certain embodiments provide a system for retrieving EMR search results. The system includes an interface configured to accept search criteria and display search results, a database interface adapter for interfacing with an electronic medical record database to transmit and receive data and a formatter for formatting search results.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for automatic prioritizing and ranking of patients in a medical center. The method includes acquiring medical information associated with a patient, prioritizing and ranking the patient based on the acquired medical information, and routing the patient's medical information to an appropriate practitioner based on the priority and rank of the patient.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for image sharing and display. The method includes selecting an image, establishing a context with a peer workstation, and displaying an image on the peer workstation based on the established context. The context may include an image sharing coordinate system, the displayed data types, the coordinates of displayed data types, and lookup tables for image data types. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for image sharing and display. The system includes a master workstation and a peer workstation. The peer workstation includes a display device adapted to display an image based at least in part on information received from the master workstation. The information received from the master workstation may include an image sharing coordinate system, the displayed data types, the coordinates of displayed data types, and lookup tables for image data types.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for automatic prioritization and routing of exams for patients in a medical center based on image classification. The method includes capturing an image and digitizing it, automatically classifying the image based on its content, prioritizing the image based on its classification, and routing the image based on its prioritization and classification to the appropriate medical practitioner.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for hanging protocol generation using eye tracking and/or voice command and control. Certain embodiments provide a method for creating a hanging protocol based on at least one of eye tracking and voice command and control input in a clinical environment. The method includes specifying a hanging protocol specification using input including at least one of eye tracking and voice command and control. The method also includes translating the input into a hanging protocol. The method further includes facilitating display of clinical information based on the hanging protocol.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for clinical workflow using gesture recognition. Certain embodiments provide a method for gesture-based interaction in a clinical environment. The method includes detecting a gesture made on a sensor surface. The method also includes determining a pressure applied to make the gesture. The method further includes mapping the gesture and the pressure to a healthcare application function. The pressure modifies the healthcare application function corresponding to the gesture. Certain embodiments provide a gesture detection system including a sensor surface configured to detect a gesture made. The system further includes a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure applied when making the gesture on the sensor surface. The system also includes a processor configured to identify the gesture and translate the gesture to a healthcare application function.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for improved clinical workflow using gesture recognition. Certain embodiments provide a method for gesture-based interaction in a clinical environment. The method includes detecting a gesture in a thin-air display space. The method also includes identifying the detected gesture. The method further includes translating the identified gesture to a corresponding healthcare application function. Certain embodiments provide a gesture detection system. The system includes a thin-air display space defined by at least one sensor configured to detect a gesture performed in the thin-air display space. The system also includes a processor configured to identify the gesture and translate the gesture to a corresponding healthcare application function.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the presently described invention provide a method for visually representing associations among data and/or events presented on one or more timelines. A user is provided with the ability to select a filter that can be used to determine a plurality of data/events that are associated or related to one another according to the rule(s) defined by the filter. Once the associated data/events are determined, the association among the data/events is graphically presented to the user.

Abstract: Application workflows can be improved using gesture recognition. Interpreting non-functional attributes of gestures, such as relative sizes and/or positions and/or locations, can indicate relative degrees of functionality of the gesture. Thus, gesture inputs trigger proportionate functionality at an application, whereby the gesture input can include a gesture component and at least one of a size component and/or a position component modifying the gesture component.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for clinical presentation of a radiological study including: associating a customizable set of rules with image data corresponding to at least a portion of the radiological study; and rendering automatically the image data to form volumetric data; and navigating automatically the volumetric data with the customizable set of rules to present a navigated the at least a portion of the radiological study to a user. In an embodiment, the system further includes halting the navigating automatically the volumetric data from an interaction by the user. In an embodiment, the rendering automatically the image data is initiated from an interaction by the user. In an embodiment, the navigating automatically the volumetric data is initiated from an interaction by the user. In an embodiment, both the rendering automatically the image data and the navigating automatically the volumetric data are initiated an interaction by the user.