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Method and apparatus for image-based navigation

US10617374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2011
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/397
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on any appropriate subject. Procedures can include assembling any appropriate work piece or installing members into a work piece, such as an airframe, autoframe, etc. Regardless of the subject, tracking a substantially small tracking device in a plurality of degrees of freedom is provided. The tracking device can be positioned on or be formed in an instrument to be tracked.

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