System and method for augmentation of endoscopic surgery
US7447537B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Image processing is used to determine information about the position of a designated object, particularly where the object is difficult to view or locate. In particular, use in endoscopic surgery can determine positional information about an anatomical feature within a patient's body. The positional information is then used to position or reposition a surgical instrument in relation to the designated object. An instrument placed in relation to the designated object is capable of sending information about the object to a computer. Image processing generates images and determines positional information, which can be used as input to robotic devices or rendered to a human user.
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