摘要 |
<p>A system (100) and computer-implemented method are provided for allowing a user to select the release modality of a surgical cassette (150) so as to control a cassette release mechanism (142,144,182,184). Examples of release modes include an immediate, instant or latching mode, a continuous mode or a delay mode. A user interface (115) can be provided that allows a user to select (250) a cassette release mode for a surgical cassette from a set of cassette release modes, determining that a release request is asserted, and issuing one or more commands (260,265,295) to cause the surgical cassette to be released from a cassette receiver (125) according to the selected cassette release mode. The user can also select whether the release command can be asserted through a release button (145) or the user interface (115).</p> |