Method and apparatus for identification using capacitive elements
US9486271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument and related method are provided. The surgical instrument includes a housing, a cable, and an identifying circuit. An end-effector is coupled to the housing for treating tissue. The cable extends from the housing and is configured to couple the surgical instrument to a generator. The identifying circuit includes a plurality of capacitive elements disposed on the surgical instrument. The plurality of capacitive elements is readable by the generator.
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