System and method for integrated surgical table
US11576737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Integrated table motion includes a device including a control unit and an arm having one or more joints and a distal portion. The control unit is configured to receive a table movement request from a separate table, determine whether to allow the table movement request based on one or more of whether a type of movement in the table movement request is permitted, whether one or more instruments mounted to the device are within a field of view of an imaging device, or whether one or more instruments mounted to the device are withdrawn into respective cannulas, allow the table to perform the table movement request based on the determining; track movement of the table while the table performs the table movement request; and maintain, using the joint(s) and based on the tracked movement of the table, a position and/or an orientation of the distal portion relative to the table.
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