Balloon system including registration marking
US9668638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6853
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for registering images is provided. The system includes a first imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof. The first image device is configured to produce a first image of a body cavity. The system includes an imaging system having a second imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof and configured to be positioned approximate to said imager of said first imaging device within said body cavity and configured to produce a second image. An elongated member having an outer surface is molded to include imaging markers such that said imaging markers are embedded within the outer surface. At least one of the image markers is configured to produce registration information in the first image and the second image.
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