Articulated device with visualization system
US9005114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00142
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link. The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera.
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