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Methods and apparatus for medical device cursor control and touchpad-based navigation

US8698741B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2009
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16Z99/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides, in some aspects, medical apparatus with software-based cursor control and graphical user interface hotspot selection. This can be used, by way of non-limiting example, as part of a graphical user interface by which doctors, nurses, patient care technicians, other health care providers, and/or patients can enter data into enter data and/or to control the apparatus and/or associated medical equipment.

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