AUXILIARY FUNCTION CONTROL APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Abstract

An apparatus may comprise first and second auxiliary function units each one or more connector interfaces configured to be operably connected to one or more medical devices via mating engagement with one or more transmission lines. The apparatus can further include a user interface overlay panel overlying at least a portion of each of the first auxiliary function unit and the second auxiliary function unit. The user interface overlay panel comprises a user interface control portion operably coupled to each of the first auxiliary function unit and second auxiliary function unit to alter control settings of each auxiliary function unit in response to input at the user interface control portion. The user interface control portion further comprises a first and second user interface control areas arranged to align with the one or more connector interfaces of the respective first and second auxiliary function units.

Inventors

ETTINGER, GARY
BLANCHARD, RUSSELL
GOTSILL, Craig
OSHATZ, DARYL
ZABINSKI, JOHN W.

Assignees

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260513
Application Date: 20200304