Method and apparatus for intraoperative measurements of anatomical orientation
US10335241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electronic devices that detect their position and/or orientation with respect to earth's frame of reference are described. A coupler can removeably maintain the electronic devices in physical proximity of one another. Each electronic device can have a housing and the coupler can be included on the housing and arranged to physically connect the housing of the electronic device to the housing of at least one other electronic device. Alternatively, the coupler can be a packaging that maintains the electronic devices in physical proximity of one another. Each electronic device can be calibrated using the orientation or position information obtained by other electronic devices maintained by the coupler. Further, each electronic device can include a power source that remains inactive until the device is ready for use.
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