Multi-functional surgical control system switching interface
First Claim
1. A device for coupling a mechanical input device to a first surgical apparatus and a second surgical apparatus, comprising:
- an interface that has an input channel configured to be coupled to a mechanical input device, a first output channel configured to be coupled to a first surgical apparatus and a second output channel configured to be coupled to a second surgical apparatus, the interface having a select channel that switches the input channel between the first output channel and said second output channel; and
a speech interface receiving voice commands and providing command signals to the select channel to control the switching of the input channel between the first output channel and the second output channel such that when the mechanical input device is coupled to the input channel, the mechanical input device is operable to control either the first surgical apparatus or the second surgical apparatus depending on the command signals from the speech interface.
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Abstract
An interface which allows a surgeon to operate multiple surgical devices from a single input device. The input device may be a foot pedal that provides output signals to actuate a number of different surgical devices. The surgical devices may include a robotic arm, a laser, an electrocautery device, or an operating table. The interface has an input channel that is coupled to the input device and a plurality of output channels that are coupled to the surgical devices. The interface also has a select input channel which can receive input commands to switch the input channel to one of the output channels. The select channel may be coupled to a speech interface that allows the surgeon to select one of the surgical devices with a voice command. The surgeon can operate any device by providing an input command which switches the input channel to the desired output channel.
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1 Claim
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1. A device for coupling a mechanical input device to a first surgical apparatus and a second surgical apparatus, comprising:
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an interface that has an input channel configured to be coupled to a mechanical input device, a first output channel configured to be coupled to a first surgical apparatus and a second output channel configured to be coupled to a second surgical apparatus, the interface having a select channel that switches the input channel between the first output channel and said second output channel; and
a speech interface receiving voice commands and providing command signals to the select channel to control the switching of the input channel between the first output channel and the second output channel such that when the mechanical input device is coupled to the input channel, the mechanical input device is operable to control either the first surgical apparatus or the second surgical apparatus depending on the command signals from the speech interface.
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