Title:
NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDICATING LINE-OF-SIGHT ERRORS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/113551
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Navigation systems and methods used to track objects moving in space. One navigation system and method employs trackers having light emitters for indicating when line-of-sight between tracking elements on the trackers and sensors is obstructed or for other errors. Another navigation system and method instructs users on how to place a tracker with respect to an object to reduce line-of-sight issues during a surgical procedure.
Inventors:
MALACKOWSKI DONALD W (US)
MOCTEZUMA DE LA BARRERA JOSE LUIS (DE)
MOCTEZUMA DE LA BARRERA JOSE LUIS (DE)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/011821
Publication Date:
September 12, 2014
Filing Date:
January 16, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
STRYKER CORP (US)
International Classes:
A61B19/00
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2013177334A1 | 2013-11-28 | |||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ENGLISH, Trent, K. et al. (450 West Fourth StreetRoyal Oak, MI, US)
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