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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2012
Caroline G. L. Cao, Dayton, OH (US);
Peter Y. Wong, Brighton, MA (US);
Lothar Lilge, Toronto, CA;
Paul Milgram, Toronto, CA;
Caroline G. L. Cao, Dayton, OH (US);
Peter Y. Wong, Brighton, MA (US);
Lothar Lilge, Toronto, CA;
Paul Milgram, Toronto, CA;
Tufts University, Medford, MA (US);
The Governing Council of The University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CA;
University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods employing fiber optic shape and position tracking. The systems, devices, and methods permit measurement of and continuous tracking of the shape and position of objects whose shape dynamically changes with time. Applications include tracking and monitoring of endoscopes for diagnostic and surgical procedures.