18091128. Cage Deformation Modeling simplified abstract (BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.)
Contents
Cage Deformation Modeling
Organization Name
BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.
Inventor(s)
Christopher Thomas Beeckler of Brea CA (US)
Justin George Lichter of Irvine CA (US)
Joseph Thomas Keyes of Sierra Madre CA (US)
Cage Deformation Modeling - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18091128 titled 'Cage Deformation Modeling
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes an apparatus for medical treatment that includes a probe and a processor. The probe has an insertion tube with a distal end for insertion into a body cavity, a basket assembly with resilient spines, and a force sensor to measure force exerted on the basket assembly. The processor computes the form of the basket assembly based on the force and displays a graphical image of the constrained form.
- The apparatus consists of a probe and a processor.
- The probe has an insertion tube, a basket assembly with resilient spines, and a force sensor.
- The processor computes the form of the basket assembly based on the force exerted on it.
- A graphical image representing the constrained form of the basket assembly is displayed on a screen.
Potential Applications:
- Minimally invasive medical procedures
- Endoscopic surgeries
- Diagnostic examinations
Problems Solved:
- Accurate measurement of force during medical procedures
- Real-time visualization of internal body structures
- Enhanced precision in medical treatments
Benefits:
- Improved patient outcomes
- Reduced risk of complications
- Enhanced procedural efficiency
Commercial Applications:
- Medical device manufacturing
- Healthcare institutions
- Research and development in medical technology
Prior Art:
Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on force-sensing probes for medical applications, endoscopic devices with visualization capabilities, and computer-assisted medical procedures.
Frequently Updated Research:
Research on advancements in force-sensing technology, image processing algorithms for medical imaging, and applications of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics may be relevant to this technology.
Questions about Medical Treatment Apparatus:
1. How does the force sensor in the probe measure the force exerted on the basket assembly? 2. What are the potential limitations of using graphical images to represent the constrained form of the basket assembly in medical procedures?
Original Abstract Submitted
Apparatus for medical treatment, consisting of a probe and a processor. The probe has an insertion tube having a distal end configured for insertion into a body cavity of a living subject, and a basket assembly having multiple resilient spines coupled to the distal end of the insertion tube and joined together in a predefined form when the basket assembly is unconstrained by external forces. The probe also has a force sensor configured to output an indication of a force exerted on the basket assembly within the body cavity. The processor is configured to receive the indication of the force, to compute a constrained form of the basket assembly, different from the predefined form, responsively to the force, and to render to a display a graphical image representing the constrained form of the basket assembly.
