×

Surgical navigation method

  • US 10,165,981 B2
  • Filed: 01/16/2014
  • Issued: 01/01/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method of tracking a surgical tool with respect to a patient, the method comprising the steps:

  • attaching a camera to a face of the patient in a fixed position such that a field of view of the camera points away from the patient; and

    tracking a position of the surgical tool in relation to the patient using pictures taken by the camera and a computerized navigation system.

View all claims
  • 4 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×