Endoscope control system
US10265057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04806
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Control of the endoscope in a surgical system is described. In some embodiments, the endoscope can be controlled by movement of the surgeon's head or face at a surgeon's console. In some embodiments, the endoscope can be controlled using sensors integrated with a surgeon's headrest mounted on the surgeon's console.
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