System and method for haptic sculpting of physical objects
US7206626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3945
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method for haptic sculpting of a physical object using a haptic device comprises defining a haptic object for aiding in the sculpting of the physical object, dynamically modifying a configuration of the haptic object in response to a medical device coupled to the haptic device being in proximity to the haptic object, and providing haptic cues to guide a user of the medical device in sculpting at least a portion of the physical object corresponding to the haptic object.
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