Olympus had two patents in mobile during Q4 2023. The patent filed by Olympus Corp in Q4 2023 is for a surgical generator that provides high-frequency voltage to a surgical instrument. It includes a control unit with a user interface and a signaling interface for bidirectional optical communication with a remote control. This allows for re-configuration of the surgical generator based on communication from the remote control, limiting functions for different applications. The use of optical signaling ensures safety and efficiency within the same room, avoiding risks associated with radio transmission. GlobalData’s report on Olympus gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Olympus grant share with mobile as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Surgical generator having remote-controlled functionality (Patent ID: US20230346453A1)
The patent filed by Olympus Corp describes a surgical generator that provides high-frequency alternating voltage to a surgical instrument. The generator includes a control unit, user interface, and a signaling interface for optical communication with a remote control. This optical signaling allows for bidirectional communication to configure the generator based on the remote control's input, limiting certain functions for different applications. The use of optical signaling ensures safety against external access and allows for re-configuration in a safe and cost-effective manner within the same room.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific components and functionalities of the surgical generator, such as the signaling interface with distinct transmitting and receiving channels, data field display for configuration data, and photosensitive sensors for detecting external lighting conditions. The method outlined in the claims involves configuring the generator through optical signaling with a remote control, including transmitting and receiving communication data in a machine-readable coded format. The remote control can interact with the generator by reading data from the display and sending configuration data through light-emitting devices or modulating display brightness. Overall, the patent focuses on the innovative use of optical signaling for safe and efficient re-configuration of the surgical generator in medical settings.
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