Digital Surgery Systems, Inc. (20240299100). AUTOMATED TOUCHLESS REGISTRATION FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION simplified abstract

AUTOMATED TOUCHLESS REGISTRATION FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION

Organization Name

Digital Surgery Systems, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Stephen C. Minne of Goleta CA (US)

George C. Polchin of Goleta CA (US)

Alan Fridman of Goleta CA (US)

Michael Larkin of Goleta CA (US)

AUTOMATED TOUCHLESS REGISTRATION FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240299100 titled 'AUTOMATED TOUCHLESS REGISTRATION FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes systems and methods for automated touchless registration of patient anatomy for surgical navigation systems. This involves acquiring images of the patient, determining relevant objects, and processing the images through a photogrammetry module to enable camera calibration and registration.

• Automated touchless registration of patient anatomy for surgical navigation systems
• Acquiring images of the patient
• Determining relevant objects from different poses
• Processing images through a photogrammetry module for camera calibration and registration
• Extending capabilities of camera head movement and digital visualization for near-automated or fully automated touchless registration

Key Features and Innovation

• Automated touchless registration of patient anatomy
• Utilization of photogrammetry module for camera calibration and registration
• Extension of camera head movement and digital visualization capabilities

Potential Applications

• Surgical navigation systems
• Medical imaging technologies
• Image processing software

Problems Solved

• Manual or robotic movement limitations in camera registration
• Lack of automated touchless registration capabilities in traditional surgical navigation systems

Benefits

• Improved accuracy in patient anatomy registration
• Enhanced efficiency in surgical navigation procedures
• Reduced manual intervention in camera calibration

Commercial Applications

Automated Touchless Registration System for Surgical Navigation: Enhancing Precision and Efficiency in Medical Procedures

Questions about Automated Touchless Registration System

How does the photogrammetry module facilitate camera calibration and registration?

The photogrammetry module processes images to provide camera calibration and registration, ensuring accurate alignment for surgical navigation.

What are the potential implications of extending camera head movement and digital visualization capabilities?

Extending these capabilities allows for near-automated or fully automated touchless registration, improving efficiency and accuracy in surgical procedures.

Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods are disclosed for an automated touchless registration of patient anatomy for surgical navigation systems. an example method includes: acquiring a plurality of images of the patient; determining relevant objects from a plurality of poses; and processing the received images through a photogrammetry module. the photogrammetry module may provide camera calibration and facilitate camera registration. as such, manual movement or robotic movement capabilities of the camera head, and digital visualization capabilities of a digital surgical microscope disclosed herein can be extended to allow near-automated or fully automated touchless registration for traditional surgical navigation.