Positional marker system with point light sources

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2005-10-05

2008-10-28

Nguyen, Sang (Department: 2886)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S003000, C600S424000, C382S103000, C382S107000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07444178

ABSTRACT:
A positional marker system is disclosed. The positional marker system includes at least one light-emitting or light-reflecting marker that can be positionally detected by an optical tracking system, such as a medical tracking system, wherein the emitting and/or reflecting portion of the marker or markers is formed as a point light source and/or point light reflector.

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