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Natural Interaction in Medical Training

Tools and Applications

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  • © 2017

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Authors:
  1. Alberto Del Bimbo

    1. Faculty of Engineering, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

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  2. Andrea Ferracani

    1. Media Integration and Communication Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

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  3. Daniele Pezzatini

    1. Media Integration and Communication Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

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  4. Lorenzo Seidenari

    1. Media Integration and Communication Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

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  • This is the first book to focus on natural interaction techniques in this particular context
  • Includes a thorough introductory discussion about the state of immersive visualisation techniques of interaction and simulation
  • A unique point of view is offered, including know-how and experience from medical professionals and computer engineers
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Human–Computer Interaction Series (HCIS)

Part of the book sub series: SpringerBriefs in Human-Computer Interaction (BRIEFSHUMAN)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction

    • Alberto Del Bimbo, Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari
    Pages 1-4

  3. Natural Interaction for Medical Simulation and Training

    • Alberto Del Bimbo, Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari
    Pages 5-18

  4. Computer Vision for Natural Interfaces

    • Alberto Del Bimbo, Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari
    Pages 19-39

  5. Case Studies: BLSD and Surgical Checklist

    • Alberto Del Bimbo, Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari
    Pages 41-80

  6. Conclusions

    • Alberto Del Bimbo, Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari
    Pages 81-82
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This book covers state of the art techniques for health personnel training using natural interfaces, immersive systems and serious games paradigms. 

Opening with a comprehensive introduction to the state of immersive visualisation techniques of interaction and simulation used in the industry and training research, the authors then focus on computer vision techniques used to develop realtime training systems effectively, providing recognition of actions and re-identification of persons. Principles of serious gaming applied to immersive natural interfaces are also addressed.


The book culminates with the presentation of two prototypes of immersive systems for natural interaction, that the authors have developed and tested for the training of medical personnel. These prototypes use the principles and the technologies described in the first part of the book. Natural Interaction in Medical Training offers a unique point of view from medical professionals and computer engineers. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Engineering, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

    Alberto Del Bimbo

  • Media Integration and Communication Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

    Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari

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