20240033010. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS LOCALIZATION simplified abstract (Elucent Medical, Inc.)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS LOCALIZATION

Organization Name

Elucent Medical, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Charles Foard Naumann of Eden Prairie MN (US)

Bryan Dean of Eden Prairie MN (US)

Jeff Kotula of Eden Prairie MN (US)

Jason Hiltner of Eden Prairie MN (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS LOCALIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240033010 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS LOCALIZATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a wireless localization system that includes an exciter coil, a sensor coil, a surgical tool with a head defining a longitudinal axis, and two wireless tags coupled to the head at different positions along the axis. The first wireless tag generates a signal in response to a magnetic field generated by the exciter coil, and the second wireless tag generates a signal in response to the same magnetic field. A processor determines the location of the head based on the signals detected by the sensor coil.

  • The system includes an exciter coil, sensor coil, and wireless tags.
  • The surgical tool has a head with a longitudinal axis.
  • The first wireless tag is coupled to the head at a first position along the axis.
  • The second wireless tag is coupled to the head at a second position spaced from the first position.
  • The wireless tags generate signals in response to the magnetic field generated by the exciter coil.
  • The processor determines the location of the head based on the signals detected by the sensor coil.

Potential Applications:

  • Surgical navigation and guidance systems.
  • Tracking and monitoring the position of medical instruments during procedures.
  • Industrial applications for tracking and positioning tools or equipment.

Problems Solved:

  • Accurate localization and tracking of surgical tools or other objects in real-time.
  • Minimizing the risk of misplacement or loss of tools during medical procedures.
  • Improving the efficiency and precision of surgical navigation systems.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced surgical precision and accuracy.
  • Improved patient safety by reducing the risk of tool misplacement or loss.
  • Real-time tracking and monitoring of surgical tools or other objects.
  • Increased efficiency and effectiveness of surgical procedures.


Original Abstract Submitted

a wireless localization system including an exciter coil, a sensor coil, a surgical tool including a head defining a longitudinal axis, and a first wireless tag coupled to the head at a first position along the longitudinal axis. the first wireless tag is configured to generate a first signal in response to a magnetic field generated by the exciter coil. the wireless localization system further includes a second wireless tag coupled to the head at a second position along the longitudinal axis, the second position is spaced from the first position. the second wireless tag is configured to generate a second signal in response to the magnetic field generated by the excited coil. the wireless localization system further includes a processor that determines the location of the head based on the first signal and the second signal detected by the sensor coil.

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