AI Glasses: The Foundation Infrastructure for Smart Hospitals

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AI glasses have the potential to solve the problem of 'disruption' inherent in traditional information retrieval processes (like using PCs at nursing stations). Specific applications detailed include remote assistance and real-time data access during surgery, rapid medical history verification in emergency rooms, and zero-contact checks during medication dispensing. Regarding technical integration, the article stresses that real-time connectivity with HIS (Hospital Information System) and EHR (Electronic Medical Record) necessitates the adoption of HL7 FHIR standards. Furthermore, privacy protection mandates the use of Edge AI technology—processing data locally rather than uploading it to public clouds—which is crucial for compliance with Japanese medical laws and personal information protection acts. The author frames the implementation of AI glasses not as a mere equipment purchase but as a fundamental infrastructure transformation requiring FHIR standardization and clinical workflow redesign, proposing a phased roadmap from POC (Proof of Concept) to full hospital deployment.