Electrode contact feedback system
US9456786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensing assembly for sensing contact with an object is disclosed. The contact sensing assembly may comprise an elongate tubular body. An electrode may be connected to the elongate tubular body. A vibration element is operatively connected with the electrode and configured to deliver a vibration-inducing signal to induce vibration of the electrode. A sensor is configured to monitor the electrode for a perturbation in the induced vibration. The perturbation results from contact between the electrode and the object.
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