A flexible instrument includes a flexible member having a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal portion. At least one optical sensor positioned proximate the proximal portion of the flexible member provides a proximal end position signal indicative of the position of the proximal portion of the flexible member. At least one flexible member sensor positioned proximate one of the other portions of the flexible member provides a second position signal indicative of the position of the other portion of the flexible member.
申请公布号
EP1330183(A2)
申请公布日期
2003.07.30
申请号
EP20010983347
申请日期
2001.10.31
申请人
NORTHERN DIGITAL INC.
发明人
FRANTZ, DONALD, D.;CLAUSEN, PAUL, D.;FISHER, TERRY, H.;LEIS, STEPHEN, E.