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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2004
Michael J. Tierney, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Thomas Cooper, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Chris Julian, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Redwood City, CA (US);
Gary S. Guthart, Foster City, CA (US);
Robert G. Younge, Mountain View, CA (US);
Michael J. Tierney, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Thomas Cooper, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Chris Julian, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Redwood City, CA (US);
Gary S. Guthart, Foster City, CA (US);
Robert G. Younge, Mountain View, CA (US);
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for and performing robotic surgery include a memory mounted on the tool. The memory can perform a number of functions when the tool is loaded on the tool manipulator: first, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool is compatible with that particular robotic system. Secondly, the tool memory may identify the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure its programming. Thirdly, the memory of the tool may indicate tool-specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information maybe stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. The invention further provides improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures.