Light head having camera assembly integrated in handle and surgical lighting system including same
US12064295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2131/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical lighting system includes a light head housing, a handle, a camera, and an optical fiber cable. The light head housing includes a plurality of light emitting elements therein that are arranged to emit light downward to a region of interest. The handle is mounted to the light head housing and protrudes downward from the light head housing, the handle including a handle housing having a sufficient size to be gripped by the human hand. A camera is mounted within the handle housing, the camera having a field of view that encompasses at least a portion of the region of interest. An optical fiber cable extends from a location within the handle housing and to the light head housing, the optical fiber cable being configured to transmit optical video signals associated with video data captured by the camera to the light head housing.
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