Table 2: Distribution of selected patents according to title, base, publication number, year and objective.

Title Base Publication number Year Abstract
System, method and apparatus for post-operative bariatric weight loss performance tracking Espacenet US20160324468 2016 Mobile application developed to describe patient’s weight loss after a bariatric surgical procedure compared to a reference curve. By having a reference curve for the patient to perform self-comparison, the application can potentially encourage the user to strive to cope or overcome the average weight loss over time, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Augmented Reality Imaging System for Cosmetic Surgical Procedures USPTO US20170119471 2016 In a breast augmentation procedure, a virtual breast image is generated and superimposed on a target marker covering a patient’s actual breasts, so that the patient can see her real body with virtual breasts where her actual breasts are. The patient sees this augmented reality image on a mobile device, smartphone, tablet or computer.
System and method for providing electronic access to patient-related surgical information USPTO WO2013006234 2014 System capable of establishing communication between patients, surgeons and the family during elective surgeries of great duration. The system has audio and video and has been tested on children.
Operating room management system with mobile app Espacenet WO2014059391 2014 Digital version of an anesthesia monitoring chart on a tablet or other mobile device is used to record vital signs of the patient and other important data during surgical operations.
Mobile Patient Bed USPTO US20170119610 2015 Bed adapted and remotely controlled through a smartphone application that can be used to move a patient between at least two places during a medical-surgical procedure. It comprises an interface configured to selectively couple the mobile patient bed to at least one medical system and at least one processor configured to receive a medical system command. The command can be given by voice, avoiding contact with the smartphone.
Holistic hospital patient care and management system and method for enhanced risk stratification Espacenet EP3129945 2014 A holistic hospital patient care and management system comprising a data store capable of receiving and storing patient data, including both clinical and non-clinical data. It operates with distributed sensors in medical and social service facilities and is configured to detect a plurality of markers that allow one to assess the location and status of real-time tracking.
Surgical location monitoring system and method using natural markers USPTO US20140128727 2012 Smartphone application capable of monitoring and planning a surgery along with the medical team. It also crosses patients’ data with surgical room possibilities, monitors the patient’s vital signs during surgery and can assist the surgeon in delimiting the surgical site.
Controlled Communications Mobile Digital System for Physician-Healthcare System Integration USPTO US20140039910 2012 The application provides a mobile digital communication management platform that integrates messaging capabilities with a hospital scheduling system to facilitate quick and easy scheduling of medical procedures and physician/provider consultations. The management system includes a mobile digital smart device application that scans users, encrypts and decrypts electronic messages, and transmits and receives electronic messages.
System and method for facilitating delivery of patient care Espacenet WO2015084743 2013 Surgical patient monitoring application based on a clinical and standardized protocol of care. The application is able to provide indicative information about the current clinical condition, as well as providing instructions for patient-directed care that must be completed within a period of time.