Covidien LP (20240335188). SYSTEM FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK CONTROL IN A SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM simplified abstract

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SYSTEM FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK CONTROL IN A SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM

Organization Name

Covidien LP

Inventor(s)

William J. Peine of Ashland MA (US)

Jared N. Farlow of Los Angeles CA (US)

Dustin C. Eastman of Longmont CO (US)

Barret R. Daniels of Cambridge MA (US)

Stefan Joerg of Muenchen (DE)

SYSTEM FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK CONTROL IN A SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240335188 titled 'SYSTEM FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK CONTROL IN A SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for an audio player subsystem in a robotic surgical system that can play audio files, control playback based on error handling and notification events, and is part of a system that includes a robotic arm, surgical console, control tower, and error handler.

  • The audio player subsystem is configured to play audio files through an audio output device.
  • It can control the playback of audio based on error handling and detection of notification events.
  • The robotic surgical system includes a robotic arm, surgical console, control tower, error handler, and the audio player subsystem.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Audio player subsystem in a robotic surgical system.
  • Ability to play audio files and control playback based on error handling and notification events.
  • Integration with other components of the surgical system such as the robotic arm, surgical console, and control tower.

Potential Applications

  • Robotic surgery
  • Medical training simulations
  • Healthcare robotics

Problems Solved

  • Providing audio feedback during surgical procedures
  • Enhancing communication between the surgical team and the robotic system
  • Improving error handling and notification processes in robotic surgery

Benefits

  • Enhanced audio feedback for surgical procedures
  • Improved control and monitoring of audio playback
  • Better integration of audio components in robotic surgical systems

Commercial Applications

"Audio Player Subsystem in Robotic Surgical System: Commercial Uses and Market Implications"

This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as:

  • Medical device companies
  • Surgical robotics companies
  • Healthcare institutions

Questions about the Technology

1. How does the audio player subsystem enhance communication in robotic surgery?

The audio player subsystem allows for audio feedback during surgical procedures, improving communication between the surgical team and the robotic system.

2. What are the potential benefits of integrating audio components in robotic surgical systems?

Integrating audio components can provide enhanced feedback, improved control, and better error handling in robotic surgery.


Original Abstract Submitted

an audio player subsystem of a robotic surgical system is configured to play an audio file through an audio output device and control the playback of audio based on error handling and detections of the notification events. the surgical robotic system includes a robotic arm, a surgical console, a control tower, an error handler, and the audio player subsystem.