{"number":"US12702278B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Techniques for controlling an imaging device","english":"Techniques for controlling an imaging device"},"abstract":{"original":"Techniques for controlling an imaging device include a first repositionable arm comprising a plurality of actuators configured to cause movement of the first repositionable arm and a plurality of joints; and a controller comprising one or more hardware processors. The controller is configured to determine whether an imaging device supported by the first repositionable arm comprises an articulable joint coupling an imaging apparatus to a shaft of the imaging device; in response to a determination that the imaging device comprises the articulable joint: command the plurality of actuators to move…","english":"Techniques for controlling an imaging device include a first repositionable arm comprising a plurality of actuators configured to cause movement of the first repositionable arm and a plurality of joints; and a controller comprising one or more hardware processors. The controller is configured to determine whether an imaging device supported by the first repositionable arm comprises an articulable joint coupling an imaging apparatus to a shaft of the imaging device; in response to a determination that the imaging device comprises the articulable joint: command the plurality of actuators to move…"},"applicants":["INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC."],"inventors":["Brandon D. ITKOWITZ","Yiming MEI"],"filingDate":"2024-11-20","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702278B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702278B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702278B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702278B2"}}