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Method and system for compensating a self-caused displacement of tissue

US8996094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2006
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for compensating a neurally triggered or other self-caused displacement of a tissue of an animal including man comprises a base provided with a means for immobilizing the animal or body part thereof comprising the tissue, one or more displacement means in contact with the base, a means for sampling position data from a marker disposed in or in the proximity of the tissue, a means for sampling source activity data from one or more sources of displacement, microprocessor means for correlating position data and source activity data to generate a predictive correspondence, a means for controlling the one or more displacement means by source activity data based on the predictive correspondence. Also disclosed is a corresponding method and use.

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