Medical observation device
US10782501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/423
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A medical observation device includes an imaging unit configured to photograph an image of an operation site, and a holding unit configured to be connected with the imaging unit and have rotary shafts which are operable with at least six degrees of freedom. Among the rotary shafts, at least two shafts are active shafts whose driving is controlled based on states of the rotary shafts, and at least one shaft is a passive shaft which is rotated according to direct external manipulation accompanying contact.
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