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Displaying a virtual model of a planned instrument attachment to ensure correct selection of physical instrument attachment

US11690697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2021
Grant dateJul 4, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2041

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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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