Method for Determining Objective Target Location of Body

ChangeBridge: EPO Bulletin - Medical Devices (A61M)

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4098204A1 by Airs Medical Co., Ltd. for a method to determine objective target body locations using image analysis and positioning technology. The patent covers computer vision-based techniques for identifying anatomical targets in medical procedures.

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The EPO published patent application EP4098204A1 for a method of determining objective target body locations, filed by Airs Medical Co., Ltd. (Korea). The invention utilizes image analysis techniques (G06T 7/73) combined with ultrasound imaging (A61B 8/08, A61B 8/00) for medical positioning applications. Inventors are LEE, Hye Seong and KIM, Yun Myeong.

This patent publication provides intellectual property protection in all designated European states (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR). Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers developing similar positioning or targeting systems should review for potential freedom-to-operate concerns in the European market.

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METHOD FOR DETERMINING OBJECTIVE TARGET LOCATION OF BODY

Publication EP4098204A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

Airs Medical Co., Ltd.

Inventors

LEE, Hye Seong, KIM, Yun Myeong

IPC Classifications

G06T 7/73 20170101AFI20260126BHEP A61B 8/08 20060101ALI20260126BHEP A61B 8/00 20060101ALI20260126BHEP A61M 5/42 20060101ALI20260126BHEP

Designated States

AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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