WO1999001859A1 - Appareil de telecommunication mobile permettant d'emettre et de recevoir simultanement des donnees son et image - Google Patents

Appareil de telecommunication mobile permettant d'emettre et de recevoir simultanement des donnees son et image Download PDF

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WO1999001859A1
WO1999001859A1 PCT/US1998/013566 US9813566W WO9901859A1 WO 1999001859 A1 WO1999001859 A1 WO 1999001859A1 US 9813566 W US9813566 W US 9813566W WO 9901859 A1 WO9901859 A1 WO 9901859A1
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Frederick H. Ward
James H. Dabney
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00—Television systems
    • H04N7/14—Systems for two-way working
    • H04N7/141—Systems for two-way working between two video terminals, e.g. videophone
    • H04N7/148—Interfacing a video terminal to a particular transmission medium, e.g. ISDN
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/14—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00—Television systems
    • H04N7/14—Systems for two-way working
    • H04N7/141—Systems for two-way working between two video terminals, e.g. videophone
    • H04N7/142—Constructional details of the terminal equipment, e.g. arrangements of the camera and the display

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  • the invention generally relates to a telecommunication device that allows remote consultation in a variety of fields such as medicine, real estate, insurance, engineering. More particularly, it allows an expert to take part in analysis of an event from a remote location by two-way transmission of sound and image data.
  • a rural doctor must consult by telephone and describe the injury, usually unsatisfactorily, or ship x-rays or other diagnostic data, or even send the patient to the specialist.
  • An Emergency Medical Technician must describe injuries to emergency room personnel.
  • a doctor on-call must drive into the emergency room, not knowing specifics of an injury.
  • a physician must wait for x-ray, MRI, or CT images to be shipped to an insurance company for authorization. All of this takes up valuable treatment time.
  • medical costs have sky-rocketed. Driven by HMO's and other economic factors, efforts to decrease health care costs are being aggressively pursued.
  • a device that transmits images of patient injuries in a matter of seconds to anywhere in the world would save expensive shipping costs of such images. More importantly, it would expedite the treatment of injuries, and offer access to specialists in geographic areas where it is not possible today.
  • the invention provides an alternative solution that avoids the delay and high cost of shipping images and enables a user to provide a diagnosis from a remote location via simultaneous transmission of voice, image and possibly other data.
  • the invention provides a mobile telecommunication unit that sends audio and image information simultaneously and eliminates the cost and delay of shipping images and other diagnostic information.
  • the device is portable, supports a variety of modes of telecommunication (e.g., POTS, cellular, ISDN, T-1 , or satellite), and can send voice data and possibly other sounds simultaneously with image data.
  • One implementation of the invention is a portable, mobile telecommunication unit that is designed to transmit voice and still image data simultaneously to a compatible device on the other end of a telephone connection.
  • One unit is placed into contact with a second, compatible device by a phone call. All controls, except for a power switch, are entered on virtual buttons on a touch screen.
  • the telephone connection is made via POTS, or optional cellular, ISDN, T-1 , or satellite.
  • To capture an image the user takes a picture with a digital camera provided with the unit. Through a camera interface, the digital camera transfers an image to the local unit. The local unit can then transmit the image to the remote unit.
  • the unit at either end of the telephone connection can archive all the pictures transferred or selected images on the internal hard drive.
  • Software executing in a unit controller enables the user to categorize images on the hard drive into folders unique to the individual.
  • the receiving system is checked for an existing folder for the individual. If it is not found, one is created. As noted, information such as patient name, time, date, and referring physician is sent with the image.
  • Yet another application of the invention is in the insurance industry.
  • An insurance claims agent can survey damage, and immediately send the information to the central office. This allows accurate, on-the-spot claim processing, saves shipping costs, and provides more effective customer service.
  • an engineer could check the progress of a project across town or across the country without having to waste time traveling to the location. Viewing the project would allow a more accurate analysis than a verbal description over the phone. It would save unnecessary trips, time, and money.
  • the invention could be used in other industries as well, such as geologic survey, business consulting, advertising, and visual consulting of all sorts.
  • Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a mobile telecommunication unit designed according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one implementation of the mobile telecommunication unit shown in Fig 1.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a top plan view of the mobile telecommunication unit of
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a front elevation view of the mobile telecommunication unit of Fig. 2.
  • Fig. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the unit at start-up.
  • Fig. 8 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the connect module.
  • Fig. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the address book module.
  • Fig. 12 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the system when the receive module is activated.
  • Fig. 13 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the delete module.
  • Fig. 14 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the archive module.
  • Fig. 15 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the zoom module, which enables a user to manipulate an image on the display.
  • Fig. 16 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the system while it is in idle mode.
  • a central processing unit (CPU) 54 and local memory unit 56 are mounted to the motherboard 50, which is implemented using an ISA/PC 104 board from Advanced Computer Solutions, Inc.
  • the local memory unit 56 includes 640K of base memory and an additional 8 M of extended memory.
  • the motherboard 50 also includes a serial interface 58 used to connect the modem 32 to the CPU and memory.
  • the video board 52 in the unit controller 24 controls the display 22 in response to control and data signals from the motherboard 50.
  • the video board 22 includes a 512K frame buffer and is implemented using an MMX-VFPII from Ampro.
  • the display 22 is a high bright 35.5-cm color active matrix LCD. It has 640x480 resolution, 256K colors, and includes a cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFT) back light.
  • the display is a commercially available LCD device, and is specifically an NL 6448AC33-18 display from NEC.
  • the secondary storage device in the unit 20 is a hard disk drive 30.
  • the hard drive 30 is connected to the motherboard 50 via a hard disk board.
  • the specific board in this implementation is part number 950019 from Advanced Computer Solutions, Inc.
  • the unit 20 has a telephone operator interface that includes a virtual telephone keypad, and telephone handset 68.
  • the virtual telephone keypad is controlled in software and displayed as an array of buttons that emulate a conventional telephone keypad.
  • the telephone handset 68 is a standard earphone/microphone device used to transmit and receive audio data.
  • the telephone handset plugs into the modem 32, which, in turn, controls simultaneous voice and data transmission over a telephone line.
  • the user plugs a conventional 120-volt AC power source into the power connector 70.
  • a power supply 22 in the unit converts the input power into a power signal compatible with the electronic devices in the unit 20.
  • the power supply is a BN330-3 available from Tri-Mag.
  • buttons displayed on the touch screen 26 The layout of the virtual buttons include a virtual keyboard and a virtual telephone keypad that enable the user to place and receive calls just like a conventional telephone.
  • the user captures a still image with the digital camera 36.
  • the digital camera transfers the image via the PCMCIA interface to the unit controller 24.
  • Executing image-processing software the CPU processes the incoming digital image data and issues control signals to the video board to display the image on the display 22.
  • the image processing software also enables a user to instruct the CPU to scale an image and archive the image on the hard drive 30 by entering commands via the touch screen or an optional keyboard.
  • the format of the image data is changed to allow the presence of the above mentioned text information (patient name and the like).
  • a fixed-length header is inserted at the beginning of the image file provided via the PCMCIA interface.
  • the header contains a number of data fields for patient information, which will be displayed with the image(s).
  • Each of the fields contained in the header is prefaced with a length record, which allows the underlying software to dynamically change an internal field length should this become necessary.
  • one of the data fields identifies the file as one that is valid with the system of the present invention.
  • a level of security is introduced because the image/patient-information file can be opened only with a unit that processes in accordance with those of the present invention. That is, other viewers, etc. will not recognize the format of the image/patient-information file.
  • the underlying software also permits conversion of the image data back to the format originally received (by stripping off the added text and identification data) so that the image can be recognized and used by other viewers or image processing systems.
  • every image collected from the digital camera is provided with a unique filename that includes a multi-digit number and a code identifying the particular unit.
  • file activity concerning previously unnamed (by the present system) files occurs - such as copying the image data files from the PCMCIA card to the system's storage memory- the CPU, under the control of the system software, refers to the last-used file number saved on the system and counts up as necessary to generate a filename for each new, discrete image. That number, preferably a hexadecimal (five digit's worth), is coupled to the unit's unique identifying code and used to name the particular image file.
  • the new file number is saved in the system for look-up when the next, unnamed image files are acquired.
  • the CPU executes modem control software that enables the user to place a call to a remote location and then transmit voice and image date simultaneously via the phone line.
  • the phone connection is typically made via a conventional POTS line, but also can be made via a cellular ISDN, T-1 or satellite communication link.
  • the modem control software performs a variety of call control and data transmission tasks, including packaging and unpackaging image data so that it can transmitted via a phone line and reconstructed.
  • the telecommunication unit When the telecommunication unit is in the receive mode, it unpackages image data from the phone line and progressively displays the image on the display.
  • the modem separates image data from voice data and transfers the image data to the unit controller.
  • Image processing software executing in the CPU then renders the image for display via the frame buffer in the video board.
  • the modem sends incoming voice signals to the telephone handset 68, which, in turn, converts
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one implementation of the mobile telecommunication unit 20 shown in Fig 1.
  • the mobile telecommunication unit 20 is enclosed in a portable carrying case.
  • the enclosure 122 is a modified 103 C-SI briefcase manufactured by Zero Halliburton.
  • the approximate size of the briefcase is 45.7 cm by 33.0 cm wide by 15.2 cm deep.
  • the interior compartment of the briefcase has a storage space 124 for a digital camera 126 and an additional storage space 128 for connector cables.
  • the interior compartment also includes a variety of parts for mounting the electronic devices shown in Fig. 1 securely inside the briefcase 122.
  • a chassis 130 is mounted to the bottom panel 132 of the briefcase.
  • a display connector plate is used to mount the display to the chassis.
  • a shield plate shields the electrical components connected to the back of the display from the display.
  • a secure plate is used to mount the electrical components to the back of the display.
  • the user interface and other electronic components in the unit 20 are implemented in an integrated mounting structure that includes a display assembly 140 and a series of stacked boards mounted to it.
  • the display assembly is comprised of a touch membrane 150, fastened adjacent to the viewing surface of an LCD display 152.
  • the motherboard 154 and hard disk board 156 are mounted in a stacked configuration on one side of the back of the display.
  • FIG. 3 shows the position of the camera compartment relative to the display.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a front elevation view of the mobile telecommunication unit 20. This view shows the stacked configuration of the mother board 154 and hard drive 156 on one side of the display assembly, and the stacked configuration of the PCMCIA card 160 and modem 162 on the other side of the display assembly.
  • Fig. 5 shows a side elevation view of the mobile telecommunication unit
  • the touch membrane 150 is mounted on the top of the display 152 via conventional fasteners 180a-b.
  • the motherboard is mounted to the back of the display via fasteners 182a-b.
  • the PCMCIA board 160, and modem 162 are mounted to the back the display via fasteners 184a-b.
  • the power supply 170 is mounted to the bottom panel 132 of the case 122.
  • a power connector 190 and power switch 192 are located adjacent to the power supply 170 on the side of the unit 20.
  • the software contains many distinctive attributes.
  • the software executing on the unit includes the user interface as well as routines used to establish connections, transfer audio and image data, perform file management, encode and decode image data files, and perform image processing functions.
  • An objective of the user interface design is to make the unit easy to use and to avoid the need for extensive training. To achieve this goal, a menu driven software package was developed to run on a DOS based platform. All functions of the user interface are accessible though virtual buttons created by the software. Intuitive menu choices allow inexperienced users to utilize the power of the system fully. An on-line help system is also included to guide users though any problems they might encounter.
  • Fig. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the unit at start-up.
  • the system displays a logo screen 202, which starts an initiation process.
  • the user is asked 203 for a Personal Identification Number, PIN. If the PIN is correct, the system displays the start up screen 204. If a user forgets the PIN, then a special ten-digit PIN can be entered 205 to reset the PIN to 0000.
  • the PIN requirement can be turned off in the settings module described below with reference to Fig. 10, 252.
  • the start up screen displays virtual buttons for send 207, connect 208, address book 209, settings 210, full screen 211 , view images 212, and automatic receive 213. When the user selects one of the buttons, the system activates the corresponding module.
  • Fig. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the unit when the user activates the send 214 module from the start-up screen. Images can be selected from the archive (e.g., a file system for the hard disk) using the view images module shown in Fig. 11. If the system is connected to a remote system 215, the selected images 221 are sent to the remote unit 222. If the system is not connected to a remote system 215, the connect module is activated 225 to send images 226.
  • Fig. 8 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the connect module.
  • More features can be added during the monthly update. If the user selects auto answer 264 to change the feature settings, the system gives two options: one to disable auto answer 265, and another to set the number of rings before answering 267. If the change PIN 252 option is selected from the settings screen 251 , there are two options, disable PIN 253, or set new PIN 258. If the user selects the disable PIN 253 feature, the user is prompted to input the present PIN 254. If the user has forgotten the PIN, then the special ten digit PIN is entered, the PIN function is turned off 256, and the system returns 257 to the settings screen 251. If the user selects the option to set a new PIN 258 from the change PIN branch 252, the user is prompted for the current PIN 259.
  • the system removes the last-added pointer from the local and remote units. Subsequent touches of the UNPOINT button sequentially removes the remaining pointers, newest ones first.
  • Fig. 14 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the archive module 308.
  • the system displays a screen that enables the user to create a new patient folder 309, save images to an existing patient folder 312, or exit 310 to the previous screen 311. If the user chooses to create a new patient folder, the system prompts the user for patient information 309 such as, name, birth date, and referring doctor. If the user chooses to save an image to an existing folder 312, the folder is selected 312 and opened 313, and the image is saved 314.
  • Fig. 15 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the zoom module 315, which enables a user to manipulate an image on the display.
  • the zoom module can be activated when an image is displayed 316.
  • the zoom module provides four options: zoom in 317, zoom out 320, view full screen 323, and exit 326 to previous screen. If the user requests the zoom in function 317, the system prompts the user to touch the center of the zoom 318. In response, the system scales the image and displays the zoomed image 319. This can be repeated to magnify the image.
  • the user can also choose to reduce the image 320. In response, the system reduces the image and displays the reduced image 321.
  • the user can also choose to display an image so that it occupies the full screen 323. If the user selects the full screen option, the system displays the present image 324 until the user makes a vertical sweep 325 of the touch screen.
  • Fig. 16 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of the system while it is in idle mode 328.
  • An idle module executes on the system when it is in idle mode.
  • Idle mode is activated any time that there has not been a touch of the screen or an activation of the unit by a remote system for a predetermined period of time, e.g., five minutes.
  • a logo screen 329 is displayed for thirty minutes 330. After thirty minutes the screen is deactivated and turns black 331 saving on power consumption. Any time the screen is touched or a remote system activates the unit 332, it reverts back to the screen displayed prior to idle mode 213.
  • the software is not limited to functions accessible to the user.
  • An internal timer keeps track of time connected to a remote system. Every month the system automatically calls a bulletin board and reports the minutes of use.
  • the system has been designed for easy software upgrade. New software can be implemented by PC card, remote access through the modem, or during the monthly connection. Any system wide upgrades will be transferred to the remote units during the monthly connection.
  • the system can be set up to make an automatic connection over night to save on long distance charges. All images are transferred in an encrypted file format, providing a level of encryption that does not allow viewing of the images except for another system unit.
  • the system encrypts image files by encoding a text file including information about the image, such as a patient name, doctor, birthdate and date of the image, in an image file as described above.

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Une unité de télécommunications mobile (20) assure, à distance, des fonctions vidéo et audio temps réel en mode bidirectionnel. L'unité portative (20), qui est autonome, communique directement avec une unité similaire située à un endroit éloigné par des lignes du service téléphonique traditionnel ou des liaisons de réseaux cellulaires, de réseaux RNIS, des liaisons T-1 ou des liaisons satellitaires. L'unité (20) comprend une mémoire de masse permettant d'archiver des images. A chaque unité sont associés des organes d'entrée et notamment une caméra numérique (36) via une carte PCMCIA (carte PC), un stéthoscope électronique, un combiné téléphonique, un téléphone à haut-parleur, à microphone baladeur et des ports séries et parallèles. Les organes de sorties associés sont notamment un écran couleurs (22), pour visualiser les images locales et les images reçues, ainsi qu'un haut-parleur, pour la sortie audio. On peut réaliser une copie papier des images au moyen d'une imprimante vidéo ou d'une petite imprimante de bureau. Les images peuvent être téléchargées sur un ordinateur personnel de type PC.
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