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Modularity system for computer assisted surgery

  • US 6,799,088 B2
  • Filed: 04/24/2003
  • Issued: 09/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for assembling a medical robotic system, comprising:

  • plugging a robotic arm and a medical instrument to a communication network, the robotic arm supporting a first medical instrument;

    plugging a first surgeon console to the communication network, the first surgeon console comprising a first processor and a first input device coupled to the first processor for controlling the robotic arm and the first medical instrument;

    plugging a second surgeon console to the communication network, the second surgeon console comprising a second processor and a second input device coupled to the second processor for controlling the robotic arm and the first medical instrument; and

    independently sending and receiving information across the network;

    i) between the first surgeon console and the robotic arm; and

    ii) between the second surgeon console and the robotic arm.

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