Methods and apparatus for palpation simulation
US7289106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/313
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus comprises a manipulandum, a housing, a sensor and an actuator. The housing has a palpation region spaced apart from the manipulandum. The sensor is coupled to the palpation region of the housing. The sensor is configured to send a signal based on a palpation of the palpation region of the housing. The actuator is coupled to the manipulandum. The actuator is configured to send haptic output to the manipulandum based on the signal.
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