Coloplast has been granted a patent for a method involving an accessory device for ostomy appliances. The method includes capturing images of a user’s stoma, identifying it, generating a cutting line for the appliance, and displaying it visually. This innovation aims to improve the fitting process for ostomy patients. GlobalData’s report on Coloplast gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Coloplast, Ostomy monitoring system was a key innovation area identified from patents. Coloplast's grant share as of May 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Method for creating ostomy appliance cutting guide using images
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11998473B2) outlines a method performed by an accessory device in conjunction with a medical appliance designed for users with a stoma. The method involves capturing images of the user's stoma, processing these images to identify the stoma and generate indicia representing a cutting line for the medical appliance. This cutting line defines the hole to be created on the appliance. The method also includes providing a visual display featuring an appliance representation and the indicia on the appliance representation.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as storing a graphical representation of the medical appliance, capturing images of the appliance, and providing visual displays that guide users in marking and cutting the appliance accurately. The method also involves capturing images of the medical appliance with a cut, processing these images to identify the cut, and providing user cut guide indicia for precise cutting. The patent also includes provisions for displaying indicia to guide users in marking the appliance, receiving calibration data for stoma size, and transmitting data to a server device. Overall, the patent describes a comprehensive method utilizing technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of creating medical appliances for users with stomas.
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