Assembly for positioning a sterile surgical drape relative to optical position sensors
US11071603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A camera and drape assembly for use with tracking elements of a surgical system includes a camera unit and a drape covering the camera unit. The camera unit includes a casing presenting a face for facing the tracking elements. Optical sensors are supported by the casing and are exposed through the casing for detecting the tracking elements. The drape covers the camera unit such that light signals from the tracking elements can be received by the optical sensors.
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