Method for performing multiple registrations in a navigated procedure
US8311611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Registration can occur more than once to increase efficiency and speed of the procedure.
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