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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2024
Filed:
May. 02, 2022
Stryker European Operations Limited, Carrigtwohill, IE;
Fadi Ghanam, Schallstadt, DE;
Emeric Umbdenstock, Freiburg, DE;
Stryker European Operations Limited, Carrigtwohill, IE;
Abstract
A tracker, a surgical tracking system, and a method for operating the tracker are provided. The tracker comprises an interface configured to attach the tracker to a surgical object that is to be tracked. The tracker further comprises circuitry comprising a detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation, wherein the circuitry is configured to generate a trigger signal upon detection of a change of intensity of electromagnetic radiation by the detector. The circuitry further comprises a plurality of emitters configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, wherein the circuitry is configured to control the plurality of emitters to emit electromagnetic radiation responsive to the trigger signal.