System and method employing fiber optic shape tracking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8219180
APP PUB NO 20110172519A1
SERIAL NO

12248380

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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.

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK190 ELIZABETH STREET R FRASER ELLIOTT BUILDING – ROOM 1S-417 TORONTO M5G 2C4

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Cao, Caroline G L Boston, US 2 40
Lilge, Lothar Toronto, CA 11 308
Milgram, Paul Toronto, CA 5 385
Wong, Peter Y Brighton, US 11 225

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