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Apparatus and methods for fiber integration and registration

US11419518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2020
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L1/242
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for integrating and/or registering a shape sensing fiber in or to various instruments are described herein. Registration fixtures and registration techniques for matching the coordinate system of a fiber to the coordinate system of an elongate instrument or other device are provided. Various systems and methods for integrating a shape sensing fiber into an elongate instrument or other device are also described herein.

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