MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641049548 A) filed by R. M. K. Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 18, for 'queueing theory-based analytical system for optimizing outpatient waiting times using electronic medical records integration.'
Inventor(s) include Ms Uma Maheswari E.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a queueing theory-based analytical system integrated with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to optimize outpatient waiting times in hospitals. The system collects real-time and historical patient data from EMR databases and applies queueing models such as M/M/1 and M/M/c to analyze patient flow and predict waiting times. Machine learning techniques enhance prediction accuracy by forecasting patient arrivals and service durations. An optimization engine dynamically adjusts scheduling and resource allocation to reduce congestion and improve efficiency. The system provides decision support through dashboards and alerts, enabling hospital administrators to make informed decisions. A continuous feedback mechanism ensures adaptability and improved performance over time. The proposed system significantly reduces waiting times, enhances patient satisfaction, and improves resource utilization. It is scalable and applicable to various healthcare environments, including multi-specialty hospitals, clinics, and telemedicine platforms."
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