Camera positioning system, method, and apparatus for capturing images during a medical procedure
US11154180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/371
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, a visualization device for a robotic surgery apparatus can include a housing configured to be removably attached to a mounting interface of the apparatus and be positioned adjacent an insertion device of the apparatus. The housing can include first and second openings positioned on an exterior of the housing. The housing can include a substantially flexible camera tube with a first end attached to the housing and a second end including at least one camera. The second end can be inserted through the first opening in the housing, pass through interior of the housing, and exit the housing through the second opening in the housing. The second end can extend away from the housing toward a region of interest outside the housing or retract away from the region of interest and back toward the housing. The camera tube can form a loop around a portion of the housing.
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