Wireless footswitch with internal power generator

摘要: The invention provides a surgical footswitch (10) that includes base, pedal (16), and encoder assembly (22), wireless interface (24), an internal power generator (34). couples to the pedal. As pivots, translates mechanical energy of into control signal based on pedals position and/or orientation. produce signal. also console (28) operable direct equipment (32). passes from console, which then directs This eliminates tangle wires or tethers, may be hazard in theatre. movement stored eliminate potential failures during procedure overcome need replace batteries within footswitch.