Methods and apparatuses for providing a reference array input device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7477926
APP PUB NO 20050228266A1
SERIAL NO

10907374

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Methods and apparatuses for providing a reference array input device for use with a computer-aided surgical navigation system. A reference array input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to provide a plurality of fiducial members comprising portions capable of being sensed by at least two sensors associated with the computer-aided surgical navigation system in order to determine position and orientation of the reference array input device by the system. The reference array input device can include a plurality of indicator detectors adapted to facilitate selection of a corresponding instruction associated with the computer-aided surgical navigation system. The reference array input device can also include a mount adapted to support the reference array input device adjacent to an object, a surgical instrument, or a joint replacement prosthesis.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC1450 BROOKS ROAD MEMPHIS TN 38116

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McCombs, Daniel L Memphis, US 21 1631

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