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System and method for arranging objects in an operating room in preparation for surgical procedures

  • US 9,652,591 B2
  • Filed: 03/11/2014
  • Issued: 05/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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