Attachment apparatus to secure a medical alignment device to align a tool

An apparatus for use with an electronic device for alignment of a medical tool for positioning a surgical hardware device, the apparatus comprising:

• a case to secure the electronic device such that the electronic device is secured to the case and does not move relative to the case, and wherein the case includes an opening to couple with at least a portion of the medical tool;
• wherein the electronic device is secured relative to the medical tool through the coupling of the case to the at least the portion of the medical tool, the medical tool is positioned at a known angle to the case in at least one plane;
• wherein the electronic device simulates a three-dimensional position of the surgical hardware device in a body using a diagnostic representation of at least a portion of the body, and wherein the electronic device secured in the case and coupled to the medical tool assists with the alignment of the medical tool using the simulated three-dimensional position of the surgical hardware device;
• wherein electronic device couples to the medical tool using a holding mechanism to be received by the opening and to secure the case to the medical tool, wherein the medical tool is positioned at the known angle that is perpendicular to the case;
• wherein the holding mechanism is a spring-biased plunger, wherein the spring-biased plunger is to apply a force to the medical tool against the case to secure the medical tool relative to the case;
• and
• wherein the spring-biased plunger comprises:
• a main body movably coupled to the case;
• a main body opening disposed on the main body such that the main body opening aligns at least partially with the opening on the case when the main body is moved from a first position to a second position, wherein the main body opening and the opening of the case are to receive the medical tool when the main body is in the second position to couple with the portion of the medical tool;
• and
• a biasing member to apply a force to the main body such that the main body is biased toward the first position.