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Ultrasound CT registration for positioning

US9833291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2012
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly for manipulating a bone includes a first manipulating element configured to be attached to a first portion of bone and including a location emitting signal and a second manipulating element configured to be attached to a second portion of bone and including a sensor detecting the location emitting signal to provide a position and orientation signal of the first and second manipulating elements relative to one another. The assembly also includes a tracking unit including a processor tracking movement of the first and second manipulating elements relative to one another in a plurality of dimensions using the position and orientation signals.

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