Displaying a virtual model of a planned instrument attachment to ensure correct selection of physical instrument attachment
US11207150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A virtual model a planned instrument attachment can be provided to ensure correct selection of a physical instrument attachment. An XR headset controller can generate a shape and a pose of the virtual model of the planned instrument attachment based on predetermined information associated with the planned instrument attachment and based on a pose of an instrument relative to the XR headset. An XR headset can display the virtual model on a see-through display screen of the XR headset that is configured to allow at least a portion of a real-world scene to pass therethrough.
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