Systems and methods of device control with operator and motion sensing
US11934594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B15/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for operation of a medical device may include at least two sensors to confirm a command to control a medical instrument is intentionally made by an operator. The systems may include an operator-detection sensor associated with an input device and configured to detect a presence of an operator at the input device. The systems may also include a motion sensor associated with the input device and configured to detect a displacement distance of the input device. A control unit may use a displacement threshold for the input device and may be configured to permit or prevent control signal generation based on feedback from the at least two sensors.
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