A Simulation Platform for Proximity-based Infrared Positioning System in the Operating Room

Easy access to the current status of a surgery in the operating room (OR) can be beneficial to hospitals since it can improve the working efficiency and reduce the operational costs. Using indoor positioning systems (IPS) to obtain the position information of medical staffs in the OR could be an indirect method to enhance the awareness of the...

Collecting Relevant Environmental Parameters for Surgical Lighting Control

During the surgery, the lighting unit often needs to be manually adapted. However, the manual manipulation may cause loss of concentration, loss of time and increased risk of infections. To improve the manipulation, a semi-automated lighting system commanded by the surgeon is suggested. The commands are given via a pointer device to indicate the...