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Frame mapping and force feedback methods, devices and systems

US8554368B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 2008
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/45117
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, devices, and systems for controlling movement of a slave manipulator by an operator controlling a master manipulator in a way that the motion of that slave manipulator can be presented via a display to the operator such that the displayed position of the slave manipulator is intuitive to the operator, regardless of the actual position and orientation of the slave manipulator. Methods, devices, and systems relating to force feedback associated with medical robotic procedures.

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