Gentex has been granted a patent for an illumination system designed for surgical suites. The system includes a light assembly, multiple light sources, an imager, and a controller. The controller scans image data for shaded regions and activates light sources to illuminate those areas. GlobalData’s report on Gentex gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Gentex, FoV enhancement sensors was a key innovation area identified from patents. Gentex's grant share as of May 2024 was 59%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Illumination system for surgical suite with wearable guidance system
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11998399B2) discloses an innovative illumination system designed for use in surgical settings. The system comprises a wearable device equipped with a light source, a guidance system, an imager for capturing image data, and a controller that communicates with the imager and light assembly. The controller includes routines for light control and image analysis, allowing it to process captured image data and adjust the direction and intensity of light projected by the wearable device.
The patent also describes a feature where the guidance system can indicate the user's line of sight, with a laser emitting visible or non-visible light that is tracked by the imager. In response to user gestures or specific communications from the guidance system, the light assembly emits light directed at the user's focal point. Additionally, the system includes capabilities to scan captured image data for shaded or contaminated regions in a surgical suite, identifying these areas and activating specific light sources within the assembly to illuminate and address the identified regions of interest effectively. This patented illumination system aims to enhance visibility and precision in surgical environments, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes and efficiency in medical procedures.
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