Apparatus and method of detecting movement of objects within the abdominal and/or pelvic region
US9017270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/486
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects of an apparatus and method for detecting movement of an object includes a base and a projection member extending between a first second ends, wherein the first end is attached to the base. Further included is a support member at the second end of the projection member, and a guide wire carried by the support member and having a substantially fixed length, wherein the guide wire is movable between a first position and a second position in conjunction with movement of an object. Also included is a sensor located a substantially fixed distance along a path of the guide wire from the support member, wherein the sensor detects movement of the guide wire between the first second positions. Additionally included is a feedback unit in communication with the sensor, wherein the feedback unit is configured to generate feedback corresponding to the detected movement.
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