Smart sensors with local signal processing
US9993248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0812
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device including smart sensors with a local signal processor is disclosed. The device includes an end-effector including at least one sensor and a signal processing component corresponding to the at least one sensor; and a handle configured to receive processed information from the signal processing component. The processed information is generated by the signal processing component at the end-effector based on data received from the at least one sensor at the end-effector.
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