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Operating apparatus and operating method for operating a medical device

US10973591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2018
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2210/41
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An operating apparatus for a medical device and a corresponding operating method are provided. The operating apparatus includes a projector that is configured for real, virtual, or real and virtual projection of an operator surface onto a display element, and a capture facility for non-contact capturing of an interaction of an operator with the projected operator surface. A sensor system for independent detection of the interaction is arranged separately from the capture facility on the display element.

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