Systems and methods for real-time winding analysis for knot detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9486292
APP PUB NO 20090209978A1
SERIAL NO

12031642

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Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for real-time winding analysis for knot detection are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention includes a method having the steps of receiving a first wrapping signal indicating a first wrapping of the simulated thread around a second tool to create a first loop. The method further includes determining a first wrapping direction based at least in part on the first wrapping signal; receiving a first tightening signal indicating a pulling of a first end of the simulated thread through the first loop; determining a first half-hitch based at least in part on the first winding direction and the first tightening signal; and outputting the first half-hitch. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media includes code for a carrying out such a method.

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  • IMMERSION CORPORATION;IMMERSION MEDICAL, INC.

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Ho, Chih-Hao Reston, US 37 412
Ikits, Milan Gaithersburg, US 19 237
Kunkler, Kevin Frederick, US 1 1
Nelson, Donald Douglas Montgomery Village, US 3 12

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