RFID ring illumination system for surgical machine
US7551077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/309
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An RFID ring illumination system includes an illumination ring and a printed circuit board. The illumination ring has a light refracting layer integral with the front of a surgical machine. The printed circuit board is located behind and close to the front of the surgical machine. The printed circuit board has an RFID reader antenna and a light source mounted on it. The light emitted by the light source travels through the illumination ring and is visible from the front of the surgical machine.
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