Detecting uncontrolled movement
US10646291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A teleoperated surgical system includes a component such as a master control or a multi-jointed mechanical system that is configured for manual manipulation and a detection module configured to analyze movement of the component and detect uncontrolled movement of the component. Uncontrolled movement may be identified by detecting movement only on joints that gravity can move, but no movement on joints that are not subject to movement caused by gravity. In response to detection of uncontrolled movement of the component, the detection module can cause the system to switch to a safe mode of operation.
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