# Inside-Out X-Rays The Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' Innovation Projects Injuries on Patients By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsft-research-anatonme References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/anatonme-projects-onto-patient-body/18673/picture/134521/) This genius health care invention aims to help patients through projection. Often, when a doctor consults a patient on how to care and cure an injured body part, patients have difficulty visualizing what's actually happened inside their body. The [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar) Research 'AnatOnMe' hopes to abolish this difficulty by catering to visual learners through [on-patient projection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-computing-simulator). Tech researchers in the Microsoft Research team deserve a "bone-us" for creating this brilliant invention. The technology is actually quite simple; during a consultation, the therapist examines the injury and takes photos of the patient using the webcam-wielding handheld device. Then, they are able to construct [accurate images of the patient's injury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-imaging-systems) using stock images and project them onto the skin of the patient. This helps the patient visually see his injury, and understand how to cure it. The Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device will improve patient-practioner communication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Visualization in Healthcare:** The Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device demonstrates the potential for visualizing injuries internally, creating opportunities for improved patient understanding and engagement. - **On-patient Projection:** The use of on-patient projection technology, like the Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device, has the potential to revolutionize patient-doctor consultations by providing patients with a visual representation of their injuries. - **Webcam-enabled Healthcare Tools:** The integration of webcams into handheld healthcare devices, as seen in the Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device, opens up new possibilities for capturing and sharing medical information. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device showcases the potential for technology-driven advancements in patient care and diagnosis. - **Medical Imaging:** Innovations like the Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device highlight the ongoing advancements in medical imaging technology to enhance patient communication and understanding. - **Telemedicine:** The use of technology, such as the Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' device, in telemedicine applications can revolutionize remote patient consultations by providing visual aids for diagnosis and treatment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [Ai Burn Treatment Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retune.md) - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [Advanced Body-Scanning Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnia-1.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [Holographic Health Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-assistant.md) - [AI Injury Prevention Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-injury-prevention.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md)