Method and apparatus for controlling a haptic device
US9492237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for calibrating a surgical device is provided. The method includes acquiring first data including a position and/or an orientation of a first object disposed on the surgical device at a first location; acquiring second data including a position and/or an orientation of a second object disposed on the surgical device at a second location; determining third data including a position and/or an orientation of the first object relative to the second location; and determining a position and/or an orientation of the second object relative to the second location based at least in part on the first data, the second data, and the third data.
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