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EP2368484A1 — Method and system for video based image detection/identification analysis for fluid and visualization control

Assigned to Stryker Corp · Expires 2011-09-28 · 15y expired

What this patent protects

In a surgical system, a system controller executes a video signature identification and image control routine to maintain quality of a video image taken by a video camera located at a surgical site and provided on a video display. The system includes a video camera/light source h…

USPTO Abstract

In a surgical system, a system controller executes a video signature identification and image control routine to maintain quality of a video image taken by a video camera located at a surgical site and provided on a video display. The system includes a video camera/light source handpiece for insertion into a patient body. A tool is inserted separately into the surgical site. Fluid input into the surgical site is provided by a liquid pump or by an insufflator. Video signals are analyzed and fluid input/output, fluid pressure, and/or tool operation is automatically controlled to maintain image quality of the surgical site without manual adjustments.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP2368484A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
Expires
2011-09-28
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Stryker Corp
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