Guidance system for needle procedures
US10667869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/502
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for surgical tool navigation, include a movable gantry. A light emitting device is connected to the movable gantry. A range meter connected to the gantry. The distance meter measures a distance between the light emitting device and a surface. In a method of surgical tool navigation, the light emitting device projects light on the surface. The range meter detects the light and measures the distance between the light emitting device and the surface.
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