Hand-guided automated positioning device controller

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9914211
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14898928

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An automated positioning device and associated method for use in a medical procedure is provided. The automated positioning device comprises a computing device having a processor coupled to a memory, a multi-joint positioning arm electrically coupled to the computing device and controlled by the computing device, and a sensor module attached to the multi-joint positioning arm and providing a proximity signal to the computing device indicating proximity of a target. The computing device provides a control signal to the multi-joint positioning arm to move the multi-joint positioning arm in response to the proximity signal.

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SYNAPTIVE MEDICAL INC555 RICHMOND STREET WEST SUITE 800 TORONTO M5V 3B1

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Dyer, Kelly Toronto, CA 10 605
Hynna, Kai Toronto, CA 8 58
Piron, Cameron Toronto, CA 49 2923

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