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Binocular viewing assembly for a surgical visualization system

US10925472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2017
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2576/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

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