Dental laser unit with communication link to assistance center
US12016803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical treatment apparatus includes a power and control (PAC) device. The PAC device provides electrical power through a cable to a laser handpiece assembly to electrically power a laser source within the handpiece assembly. The PAC device controls operation of the handpiece assembly and detects an identification of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device also monitors data relating to operation of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device uploads, through a communication network to a user assistance center remote from the PAC device, the handpiece assembly identification and the monitored data.
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