System and method for adjusting an image capturing device attribute using an unused degree-of-freedom of a master control device
US8335590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/361
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image capturing device is robotically positioned and oriented in response to operator manipulation of a master control device. An unused degree-of-freedom of the master control device is used to adjust an attribute such as focusing of the image capturing device relative to a continually updated set-point. A deadband is provided to avoid inadvertent adjusting of the image capturing device attribute and haptic feedback is provided back to the master control device so that the operator is notified when adjusting of the attribute is initiated.
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