Localization device display method and apparatus
US7319897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A localization device display method and apparatus for displaying different views, e.g., of different magnification, based on the proximity of the tip of a pointer tracked by the localization device to a reference location identified by the localization device. The display method and apparatus may be incorporated into a surgical navigation system for use in identifying a location for drilling a femoral tunnel in an ACL repair procedure.
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