Methods and systems for directing movement of a tool in hair transplantation procedures
US8911453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided useful in various procedures, including hair harvesting and implantation, and further including computer-implemented and/or robotic hair transplantation. Methodologies are provided which enable a tool, such as a hair harvesting or a hair implantation tool, to proceed at least under a partial computer control in a selected direction of travel along a donor or recipient area of the patient, as well as changing direction of travel based on desired harvesting and/or implantation criteria.
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