Alcon Inc.
VIRTUAL FOOT PEDAL

Abstract:

A system for controlling a medical device with a virtual foot pedal is disclosed herein. The system may include at least one medical device, a display screen coupled to the medical device, and a virtual foot pedal. The virtual foot pedal may be connected to the medical device and may be further operable to capture motion in a tracking area. A method for controlling a medical console is disclosed herein. The method may include displaying one or more icons disposed on a display screen disposed on the medical console. The method may further include initiating the virtual foot pedal to emit a tracking area, monitoring movement of a foot in the tracking area, and receiving a selectin of at least one icon based on movement of the foot.