Surgical robotic tools, data architecture, and use

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PATENT NO 7048745
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09929453

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Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods relating to 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: (1) providing a signal verifying that the tool is compatible with that particular robotic system; (2) identifying the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure the programming; or (3) indicating tool-specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information may be stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. Also provided are improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures.

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INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC1020 KIFER ROAD SUNNYVALE CA 94086

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blumenkranz, Stephen J Redwood City, CA 137 23500
Cooper, Thomas G Menlo Park, CA 244 39422
Guthart, Gary S Foster City, CA 87 36823
Julian, Chris A Los Gatos, CA 9 7740
Tierney, Michael J Pleasanton, CA 72 32672
Younge, Robert G Portola Valley, CA 97 31433

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