Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device
US11147638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device are discussed. For example, a method can include operations for accessing an implant plan, establishing a 3-D coordinate system, receiving tracking information, generating control signals, and sending the control signals to the implant positioning device. The implant plan can include location and orientation data describing an ideal implant location and orientation in reference to an implant host. The 3-D coordinate system can provide spatial orientation for the implant positioning device and the implant host. The tracking information can identify current location and orientation data within the 3-D coordinate system for the implant positioning device and implant host during a procedure. The control signals can control operation of the implant positioning device to assist a surgeon in positioning the implant according to the implant plan.
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