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Localization device display method and apparatus

US7319897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2002
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 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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