Method and system for determining the alignment of a surface...

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2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By alignment in lateral direction

C356S400000, C356S124000

Reexamination Certificate

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06992765

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to a method and system for determining the position and alignment of a plane in relation to an intersecting axis and using that known position and alignment to allow for corrections to be made when using the plane as a reference plane. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for determining the angle of tilt of a planar surface in relation to a laser beam, and using the determined angle of tilt to calculate a correction factor to be applied to the laser beam. Briefly stated, the method and system ultimately calculates a correction factor, z-offset, that is applied when using the laser beam in a procedure.

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