Triggering with optical shape sensing fiber
US11191593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A triggering device includes an optical fiber (126) configured for optical shape sensing. A supporting element (104) is configured to support a portion of the optical fiber. An interface element (106) is configured to interact with the optical fiber associated with the supporting element to cause a change in a property of the fiber. A sensing module (115) is configured to interpret an optical signal to determine changes in the property of the fiber and accordingly generate a corresponding trigger signal.
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