公开(公告)号：US20160331331A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15156686

申请日：2016-05-17

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Robert ENO ,  Amir BELSON ,  David BLAHA ,  David MINTZ ,  Bruce R. WOODLEY

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005

CPC classification number: A61B5/7435 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/0053 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/743

Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to reporting the approximate three-dimensional orientation of the steerable distal portion of an endoscope to the user of the endoscope. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for providing the endoscope-user a display from which to more easily determine the approximate three-dimensional orientation of the steerable distal portion of the endoscope, thereby facilitating navigation of the endoscope. The present invention also relates to a system and method for limiting the amount the steerable distal portion can bend overall to reduce or eliminate the user's ability to over-retroflex the steerable distal portion of the endoscope.

Abstract translation: 通常，本发明涉及向内窥镜用户报告内窥镜的可转向远侧部分的近似三维取向。 更具体地说，本发明涉及一种用于向内窥镜用户提供显示器的系统和方法，从而更容易地确定内窥镜的可转向远端部分的近似三维取向，从而便于内窥镜的导航。 本发明还涉及一种用于限制可转向远侧部分可以整体弯曲的量的系统和方法，以减少或消除使用者对内窥镜的可转向远侧部分的过度逆转的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20140094648A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14039147

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Robert ENO ,  Amir BELSON ,  David BLAHA ,  David MINTZ ,  Bruce Robert WOODLEY

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/005

CPC classification number: A61B5/7435 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/0053 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/743

Abstract: A system for graphically visualizing an orientation of a steerable distal portion of an elongate instrument is disclosed. The system includes an instrument having an elongate body. The elongate body includes a proximal portion and a steerable distal portion. The system also includes at least one tensioning member attached to said steerable distal portion, wherein the actuation of said at least one tensioning member results in an approximate y-bend and an approximate x-bend of said steerable distal portion, and wherein said approximate y-bend and approximate x-bend define an approximate overall bend of said steerable distal portion. The system further includes a graphical user interface and an icon representing said approximate overall bend on said graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于图形地可视化细长仪器的可转向远端部分的方向的系统。 该系统包括具有细长主体的仪器。 细长体包括近端部分和可操纵远端部分。 所述系统还包括附接到所述可操纵远侧部分的至少一个张紧构件，其中所述至少一个张紧构件的致动导致所述可操纵远侧部分的近似的y形弯曲和近似x形弯曲，并且其中所述近似y 端部和近似x形弯曲限定所述可转向远端部分的近似整体弯曲。 系统还包括图形用户界面和表示所述图形用户界面上的所述近似整体弯曲的图标。