Surgery – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-05
2010-10-05
Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
C606S133000, C606S187000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07806121
ABSTRACT:
A system for planning transplantation of follicular units in a body surface of a patient includes a user interface comprising a software-controlled processor, a monitor, and an input device, wherein the system is configured for acquiring images of the body surface, processing the images to produce a three-dimensional model of the body surface, displaying a graphic rendering of the body surface model on the monitor, and displaying on the body surface model a proposed recipient area for implanting follicular units based at least in part on an actual or desired physical characteristic of the patient.
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Burse David T.
Dorna Carrie
Marmor II Charles A
Restoration Robotics, Inc.
Upham Sharon
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