Controlling a robotic surgical tool with a display monitor
US8808164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/372
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling a robotic surgical tool is disclosed. The method for controlling a robotic surgical tool includes moving a monitor displaying an image of a robotic surgical tool; sensing motion of the monitor; and translating the sensed motion of the monitor into motion of the robotic surgical tool.
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