Dental laser unit with communication link to assistance center
US10561560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G15/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical treatment apparatus includes a power and control (PAC) device. The PAC device provides electrical power through a cable to a laser handpiece assembly to electrically power a laser source within the handpiece assembly. The PAC device controls operation of the handpiece assembly and detects an identification of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device also monitors data relating to operation of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device uploads, through a communication network to a user assistance center remote from the PAC device, the handpiece assembly identification and the monitored data.
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