System and method for arranging objects in an operating room in preparation for surgical procedures
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1. A method for arranging a plurality of objects in an operating room using a guidance station having a sensing device and a display, the plurality of objects including first and second anatomy tracking devices for tracking a patient, said method comprising:
- receiving surgical procedure information at the guidance station;
determining a desired placement of the first and second anatomy tracking devices with respect to the patient based on the surgical procedure information wherein each of the first and second anatomy tracking devices is capable of communication with the guidance station;
detecting line-of-sight errors between the first and second anatomy tracking devices and the sensing device of the guidance station; and
guiding placement of the first and second anatomy tracking devices with respect to the patient according to the desired placements of the first and second anatomy tracking devices and based on the detected line-of-sight errors.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for arranging objects in an operating room in preparation for a surgical procedure. The objects are arranged based on surgical procedure information provided to a guidance station. The surgical procedure information dictates the desired placement of the objects. Placement of the objects is then guided according to their desired placement using one or more tracking elements.
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1. A method for arranging a plurality of objects in an operating room using a guidance station having a sensing device and a display, the plurality of objects including first and second anatomy tracking devices for tracking a patient, said method comprising:
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receiving surgical procedure information at the guidance station; determining a desired placement of the first and second anatomy tracking devices with respect to the patient based on the surgical procedure information wherein each of the first and second anatomy tracking devices is capable of communication with the guidance station; detecting line-of-sight errors between the first and second anatomy tracking devices and the sensing device of the guidance station; and guiding placement of the first and second anatomy tracking devices with respect to the patient according to the desired placements of the first and second anatomy tracking devices and based on the detected line-of-sight errors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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