System for controlling an instrument using shape sensors
US8784303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates, generally, to controlling a steerable instrument having an elongate body. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for sensing the shape of a steerable instrument and controlling the steerable instrument in response to a control signal from a user input device and a shape signal corresponding to the sensed shape of at least a portion of the steerable instrument. The present invention also relates to a system for sensing the shape of a flexible instrument with an optical shape sensor.
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