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Interactive systems and methods for controlling the use of diagnostic or therapeutic instruments in interior body regions

US6788969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateSep 7, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/63
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interface is associated with a structure which, in use, is deployed in an interior body region of a patient. The structure includes an operative element coupled to a controller, which establishes an operating condition for the operative element to perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure in the interior body region. The interface generates a first display comprising an image of the structure at least partially while the operative element performs the procedure. The interface also generates a second display comprising one or more data fields reflecting the operating condition of the controller. The interface enables selection of the first display or the second display for viewing on a display screen.

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