Methods and systems for modifying a parameter of an automated procedure
AssigneeRestoration Robotics, Inc.
InventorsGabriele Zingaretti, Mohan Bodduluri, Miguel G. Canales, Brian E. Tippett
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Abstract
A variety of systems and methods are described which enable quantitative information to be extracted regarding automated procedures, including those performed at a high speed that may require a user input, without having to interrupt the procedure. In addition, these systems and methods serve to provide information on one or more parameters of the automated procedure, whereby they may be modified, if required, to improve the automated procedure or the results from such a procedure. The systems and methods provided are especially useful in automated hair transplantation procedures.
Claims18
A method for modifying a parameter of operation of a tool for use in an automated procedure, the method comprising:
- controlling, at least partially, modification of one or more parameters of operation of a tool that performs a plurality of repetitive events, the plurality of repetitive events occurring at a rate that is too fast for a user to accurately discern whether the one or more parameters of operation of the tool should be modified;
- wherein the controlling comprises:
- processing at least one snapshot of a body surface to identify if a criterion associated with the automated procedure is met, wherein the criterion relates to at least one of the following:
- 1) whether an object of the automated procedure was damaged during the procedure, 2) a force which is applied to the tool, or 3) elevation of an object from the body surface during the procedure;
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- modifying and/or allowing modification of the one or more parameters of operation of the tool if the criterion is not met, modification of the one or more parameters of operation of the tool influencing the criterion.
A method for modifying a parameter of operation of a tool for use in an automated hair transplantation procedure, the method comprising:
- controlling, at least partially, modification of one or more parameters of operation of a tool that performs a plurality of repetitive hair transplantation events, the plurality of repetitive hair transplantation events occurring at a rate that is too fast for a user to accurately discern whether the one or more parameters of operation of the tool should be modified;
- wherein the controlling comprises:
- processing at least one snapshot of a body surface to identify if a criterion associated with the automated hair transplantation procedure is met, wherein the criterion relates to at least one of the following:
- 1) whether a follicular unit was transected during hair transplantation, 2) a force which is applied to the tool, or 3) elevation of a follicular unit from the body surface during hair transplantation;
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- modifying and/or allowing modification of the one or more parameters of operation of the tool if the criterion is not met, modification of the one or more parameters of operation of the tool influencing the criterion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.