Proximity-triggered computer-assisted surgery system and method
US8696675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/254
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer-assisted surgery system comprises a first surgical device with a tracking unit tracked during a surgical procedure and adapted to perform a first function associated to the surgical procedure. A second surgical device is adapted to perform a second function associated to the surgical procedure. A triggered unit is triggered when the first surgical device and the second surgical device reach a predetermined proximity relation. A surgical procedure processing unit tracks the first surgical device. A trigger detector detects a triggering of the triggered unit. A CAS application operates steps of a surgical procedure. A controller commands the CAS application to activate a selected step associated with the second function in the surgical procedure when the trigger detector signals a detection. An interface displays information about the selected step in the surgical procedure.
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