Enhanced Roboticized Surgery System with Intelligent Control
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced roboticized surgery system that integrates gaze-tracking, real-time instrument tracking, redundant control mechanisms, and adaptive learning to enhance surgeon control, reduce eye fatigue, and improve overall surgical performance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Roboticized surgery system with improved control,' addressed the limitations of prior art roboticized systems for performing surgical operations. However, the original patent still had inherent limitations, such as the potential for eye fatigue, the need for manual adjustments, and the lack of adaptive learning capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing innovative features that make the roboticized surgery system more efficient, safer, and more intuitive to use.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced roboticized surgery system comprises a control console with an integrated gaze-tracking module, which optimizes surgeon control and reduces eye fatigue. The system also features real-time instrument tracking, automatically adjusting instrument movement based on the surgeon's gaze direction. Additionally, the system incorporates a redundant control mechanism, enabling seamless transition between manual and autonomous control modes. Furthermore, the system includes a surgical instrument with a built-in sensor to detect and adjust for instrument drift during prolonged procedures. The adaptive learning module refines instrument movement and control based on surgeon performance data, ensuring continuous improvement in surgical outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of gaze-tracking, real-time instrument tracking, redundant control mechanisms, and adaptive learning, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the prior art, offering a more efficient, safer, and more intuitive roboticized surgery system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating additional sensors, such as force sensors or tactile sensors, to further enhance the system's capabilities. Other variations could involve adapting the system for use in different surgical specialties or incorporating machine learning algorithms to predict and prevent potential surgical complications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced roboticized surgery system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. The system's advanced features and improved performance could lead to increased adoption and market share, as well as potential partnerships with hospitals and surgical centers.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,278 |
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| Title | Roboticized surgery system with improved control |
| Assignee(s) | Asensus Surgical Italia, s.r.l. |