| Y. Shen, N. S. Methil, C. A. Pomeroy, N. Xi, R. Mukherjee, D. Zhu, Z. Cen,
J. Yang, M. W. Mutka, C. , Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA A. Slomski, and K. N. Apelgren Department of Surgery,
Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA |
| We present our development of a supermedia interface for telediagnostics
of breast pathology via the Internet. Supermedia is the incorporation
of multiple media and data streams, such as audio, video,
ultrasound images, and tactile and haptic sensor data for enhanced
telepresence capabilities. Our supermedia interface comprises an anthropomorphic
arm/hand equipped with haptic and tactile sensing,
ultrasound imaging capabilities, a physician interface capable of rendering
both haptic and tactile information, and two-way audio and
video. The supermedia interface was tested via the Internet and enables
telediagnostics. Preliminary experiments with silicone breast
models have demonstrated the effectiveness of the supermedia interface
for telediagnostics. The interface is expected to enhance and improve the diagnostic performance of breast pathology as well as promote
telediagnostics in remote areas and for patients with cultural
barriers. |
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