Method for operating tiered operation modes in a surgical system
US11963683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system may include tiered-access features. The surgical system may be used to analyze at least a portion of a surgical field. Based on a control parameter, the system may scale up or down various capabilities, such as visualization processing, endocutter communication, endocutter algorithm updates, smart cartridge connectivity, smart motor control for circular stapler, smart energy control, cloud analytics, hub connectivity control, and/or hub visualization and control interactions. The control parameter may include system aspects such as processing capability or bandwidth for example and/or the identification of an appropriate service tier.
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