18608794. HYBRID REGISTRATION METHOD simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
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HYBRID REGISTRATION METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Dorian Averbuch of Ramat Hasharon (IL)
Oded Zur of Kochav-Ya'ir Zur Yigal (IL)
Oren P. Weingarten of Hod-Hasharon (IL)
HYBRID REGISTRATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608794 titled 'HYBRID REGISTRATION METHOD
The abstract describes a registration method for endoscopes that combines sensor-based and image-based approaches to establish and maintain accurate registration during navigation.
- Six-degree-of-freedom location sensor placed on the endoscope probe
- Initial registration established using sensor-based approach
- Image-based registration methods used during navigation for accuracy
- Real-time comparison of images with previously-acquired images
- Reduces the number of images that need to be compared for accurate registration
Potential Applications: - Medical endoscopy procedures - Surgical navigation systems - Image-guided interventions
Problems Solved: - Maintaining accurate registration during endoscope navigation - Reducing the time and effort required for registration
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in endoscope location tracking - Enhanced efficiency in medical procedures - Better visualization and guidance during surgeries
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Endoscope Registration Technology for Medical Procedures" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and medical facilities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of endoscopic procedures. It can also be integrated into surgical navigation systems for enhanced guidance during complex surgeries.
Questions about Endoscope Registration Technology: 1. How does the sensor-based approach contribute to the initial registration process? The sensor-based approach helps establish the initial registration by providing accurate location data for the endoscope probe. 2. What are the advantages of using image-based registration methods during endoscope navigation? Image-based registration methods allow for more accurate maintenance of registration between the endoscope location and previously-acquired images.
Original Abstract Submitted
A registration method whereby a sensor-based approach is used to establish initial registration and whereby upon the commencement of navigating an endoscope, image-based registration methods are used in order to more accurately maintain the registration between the endoscope location and previously-acquired images. A six-degree-of-freedom location sensor is placed on the probe in order to reduce the number of previously-acquired images that must be compared to a real-time image obtained from the endoscope.
