Surgical camera robot
US7339341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a miniature camera robot which can be placed entirely within an open space such as an abdominal cavity. The instant camera robot has pan and tilt capabilities, an adjustable focus camera, and a support component for supporting the robot body. In particular embodiments, the camera robot further contains a light source for illumination and a handle to position the camera robot. A system and method for using the instant camera robot are also provided.
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