Systems and methods for fiber optic tracking
US11478307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic tracking sensor includes at least three optical fibers, each optical fiber having a plurality of fiber optic sensors along a length of a sensing portion of the sensor. A shape-memory member is coupled to the three optical fibers and provides support to the sensor. The at least three optical fibers are arranged in a spaced apart relationship, each offset from a central longitudinal axis of the sensor.
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