System and method for sensor integration

摘要

A system and method for sensor integration includes a medical device, a transmitter attached to the medical device, and a receiver. The medical device can include a tracking point. The transmitter can be connected to the medical device to minimize a distance between the tracking point and the transmitter. The transmitter can transmit a position signal. The receiver can receive the position signal. The signal may be employed to determine at least one of a position and orientation of the transmitter relative to the receiver. The transmitter may include electronic circuitry capable of measuring additional telemetry information and transmitting the telemetry in a telemetry signal. The transmitter may also transmit an identity signal.