Method and apparatus for image-based navigation
US9974501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/397
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on any appropriate subject. Procedures can include assembling any appropriate work piece or installing members into a work piece, such as an airframe, autoframe, etc. Regardless of the subject, tracking a substantially small tracking device in a plurality of degrees of freedom is provided. The tracking device can be positioned on or be formed in an instrument to be tracked.
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