Controls for a surgical theater system
US6639623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/804
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical light apparatus includes a hub assembly configured to be attached to a ceiling, and an arm coupled for pivotal movement about the hub assembly. In certain embodiments, a monitor is mounted on a monitor mount attached to the arm. The monitor mount includes a handle on which a first actuator is mounted. A video input controller is electrically coupled to the monitor. The video input controller includes a first channel input having a video coupling for attachment to a first video input device providing a first video feed, a second channel input having a video coupling for attachment to a second video device providing a second video feed, and a channel controller coupled to the monitor, the first channel input, and the second channel input. The channel controller is coupled to the first actuator and is configured to select a video feed to the monitor in response to actuation of the first actuator. In certain embodiments, a camera mount is mounted to the arm. The camera mount includes a handle on which a second actuator is mounted. A camera is mounted on the camera mount. The camera includes an on/off function, automated zoom capabilities, and automated focus capabilities. Ac…
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