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Device and method for monitoring movement and orientation of the device

US9655554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2012
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H30/40
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and method for monitoring movement and orientation of the device, comprising an imaging unit (10) for obtaining images over time, a holding means (12, 13) for holding said imaging unit to obtain images from the surroundings of the device, and a processing unit (14) for detecting movement and orientation of the device by detecting changes in subsequently obtained images.

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