Interface for viewing video from cameras on a surgical visualization system
US9681796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2576/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.
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