Camera position indication systems and methods
US11771517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/66
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Camera position indication systems and methods are disclosed herein for conveying a camera's position to a user and/or adjusting a camera view display to match a user's perspective during a surgical procedure. In one embodiment, an example method can include receiving an output view from a camera placed within a channel of an access device to view a surgical site within a patient, receiving an input of camera position from a user, and showing on a display the output view from the camera and an indication of camera position based on the input of camera position.
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