Head registration using a personalized gripper
US10631935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3991
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes acquiring an anatomical image of at least part of a head of a specific patient, the anatomical image capturing at least a selected location in the head. A personalized gripper, which is shaped based on the anatomical image to personally fit an organ of the specific patient at the selected location, and which includes a first position sensor of a position-tracking system, is fitted. The anatomical image is registered with a coordinate system of the position-tracking system, by identifying the selected location in the anatomical image and measuring a first position of the first position sensor using the position-tracking system. A medical device that includes a second position sensor of the position-tracking system, is navigated in the head of the specific patient by displaying a second position of the medical device in the head on the registered anatomical image.
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