阅读说明：本技术 手术灯系统和用于操作手术灯系统的方法 (Surgical lamp system and method for operating a surgical lamp system ) 是由 F·欧尔加思 D·兰斯德尔 于 2021-03-11 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种手术灯系统(1),包括：若干光源(4),其配置为分别在至少一个手术部位上产生特定光场(5)以产生手术光场(2),以及控制器(7),其配置为控制若干光源(4)以提供并调节特定光场(5)的亮度。手术光场(2)被划分为若干相邻的区域(3,3’,3”),若干光源(4)配置为使得区域(3,3’,3”)分别被特定光场(5)中的至少一个特定光场(5)覆盖以具有产生的亮度,其中至少一个特定光场(5)的尺寸对应被覆盖区域(3,3’,3”)的尺寸,并且控制器(7)配置为控制光源(4)使得区域(3,3’,3”)的产生的亮度可调节至特定亮度。(An operating light system (1) comprising: a number of light sources (4) configured to generate a specific light field (5) on at least one surgical site, respectively, to generate a surgical light field (2), and a controller (7) configured to control the number of light sources (4) to provide and adjust the brightness of the specific light field (5). The surgical light field (2) is divided into several adjacent regions (3, 3', 3 "), a number of light sources (4) are configured such that the regions (3, 3', 3") are each covered by at least one specific light field (5) of the specific light fields (5) to have a resulting brightness, wherein the size of the at least one specific light field (5) corresponds to the size of the covered region (3, 3', 3 "), and a controller (7) is configured to control the light sources (4) such that the resulting brightness of the regions (3, 3', 3") is adjustable to a specific brightness.)

1. An operating light system (1) comprising:

a number of light sources (4) configured to generate a specific light field (5) on at least one surgical site, respectively, to generate a surgical light field (2), and

a controller (7) configured to control the number of light sources (4) to provide and adjust the brightness of the particular light field (5), wherein

The surgical light field (2) is divided into several adjacent regions (3, 3'),

the number of light sources (4) is configured such that the areas (3, 3 ') are each covered by at least one (5) of the specific light fields (5) to have a resulting brightness, wherein the size of the at least one specific light field (5) corresponds to the size of the covered area (3, 3'), and

the controller (7) is configured to control the light source (4) such that the resulting brightness of the area (3, 3', 3 ") is adjustable to a certain brightness.

2. The surgical light system (1) according to claim 1,

the resulting brightness of the number of regions (3, 3', 3 ") is adjustable within a range between the resulting brightness when the number of regions (3, 3', 3") are not illuminated by the light source (4) and the resulting brightness when the number of regions (3, 3', 3 ") are illuminated by the number of light sources (4) at optimum performance.

3. The surgical light system (1) according to claim 1 or 2,

the surgical light system (1) comprises a plurality of LEDs (13) and an optical device (14) configured to generate the specific light field (5).

4. The surgical light system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,

the surgical light system (1) is configured to generate the specific light field (5) over a number of surgical sites (2).

5. The surgical light system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,

the number of light sources (4) is configured to be integrated in a ceiling (8).

6. The operating lamp system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4,

the surgical light system (1) comprises a housing (6') configured to be attachable to a ceiling (6) of an operating room and a mounting structure (9), and

the number of light sources (4) is accommodated in the housing (6').

7. The surgical light system (1) according to claim 6,

the housing (6') is configured to be immovably attached to the ceiling (8) of the operating room.

8. The surgical light system (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein

The surgical light system (1) comprises at least one position sensor (10) configured to detect the position and movement of an object, and the signal of the position sensor (10) is configured to be included in an input to the controller (7).

9. The surgical light system (1) according to claim 8,

at least some of the several regions (3, 3') are covered by at least two specific light fields (5),

the at least one position sensor (10) is configured to detect a position and a movement of a target located between a particular one of the number of light sources (4) and the surgical site, and

the surgical lamp system (1) is configured to decrease the intensity of the particular one of the number of light sources (4) to a certain intensity and to increase the intensity of the remaining light sources (4) to a certain intensity, the certain light field (5) of the remaining light sources covering the same one of the number of areas (3, 3', 3 ") as the certain light field (5) of the certain one of the number of light sources (4).

10. The surgical light system (1) according to claim 8 or 9,

the position sensor (10) is further configured to detect an orientation of the object,

the target includes an indicator (11) configured to be attachable to a cap of a surgeon, and

the surgical light system (1) is configured to increase the resulting brightness of the one of the number of zones (3, 3', 3 ") at which the indicator (11) is directed.

11. The surgical light system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,

the surgical light system (1) comprises a combined intensity and position sensor (12) configured to detect intensity at the at least one surgical site (2),

the combined intensity and position sensor (12) is configured to detect the position of an object having an intensity exceeding a predetermined threshold in the at least one surgical site, and

the surgical lamp system (1) is configured to reduce the resulting brightness of the one of the number of zones (3, 3', 3 ") in which the target whose brightness exceeds a predetermined threshold is located.

12. Method for operating an operating light system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of:

the controller (7) receives an input; and

controlling the number of light sources (4) such that the brightness of one of the number of areas (3, 3') covered by the particular light field (5) generated by the number of light sources (4) is adjusted in dependence on the input to the controller (7).

13. The method of claim 12, wherein,

the input comprises input from a position sensor (10) that detects the position and movement of an object,

the target includes a surgical marker (11), and

the light source (4) is controlled such that the resulting brightness of at least one of the several regions (3, 3') determined by the surgical marker (11) is increased.

14. The method of claim 12 or 13,

the input comprising input from a position sensor (10) detecting a position, a movement and/or a direction of an object,

the target includes an indicator (11) attached to the surgeon's cap, and

the number of light sources (4) is controlled such that the resulting brightness of the one of the number of regions (3, 3', 3 ") at which the pointer is pointed is increased.

15. The method of any one of claims 12 to 14,

the input includes an input from a combined brightness and position sensor (12), the combined brightness and position sensor (12) detecting a position of an object in the surgical site having a brightness exceeding a predetermined threshold, and

the light source (4) is controlled such that the resulting brightness of the one of the several areas (3, 3', 3 ") where the object is located is reduced.

16. The method of any one of claims 12 to 15,

the input comprises control data controlling the light sources (4) to form a specific shape, such as a letter, a symbol or an icon, through the specific light field.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a surgical lamp system and a method for operating the surgical lamp system, and more particularly, to a surgical lamp system using LEDs as light sources and a method for operating the surgical lamp system.

Background

More and more surgeries are performed in a minimally invasive manner. Minimally invasive surgery requires specific "precision" illumination and would additionally benefit from a free "airspace" above the surgical field with fewer suspension arm holding devices, e.g., for surgical lights. This enables, for example, a surgical team to better view the status monitor, thereby improving work ergonomics and most likely reducing the probability of error.

However, common operating rooms must still be equipped with "traditional" surgical lights to provide a brightness of up to 160,000lx for optimal surgical site illumination, as there is always a risk that minimally invasive surgery needs to be changed to open surgery in an emergency situation.

Disclosure of Invention

The object on which the invention is based is therefore to provide a surgical lamp system which can be placed outside the airspace above the surgical field, but nevertheless provides sufficient specific illumination without the need to operate the function of the surgical lamp system directly on the lamp head.

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a surgical light system includes a number of light sources configured to generate a particular light field at least one surgical site, respectively, to generate a surgical light field, and a controller configured to control the number of light sources, for example, for providing and adjusting a brightness of the particular light field. The surgical light field is divided into several adjacent regions, wherein the several light sources are configured such that the regions are respectively covered by at least one of the specific light fields to have a generated brightness, wherein the size of the at least one specific light field corresponds to the size of the covered region, and the controller is configured to control the light sources such that the generated brightness of the several regions is adjustable to a specific brightness.

By adjusting the brightness of specific light fields which respectively cover several corresponding areas divided by the surgical light field, the surgical site can be illuminated in an optimal manner. Areas requiring an enhanced generated brightness can be easily illuminated by light sources controlled in a manner that increases the emission of light, and areas in which the enhanced generated brightness would interfere can be illuminated by light sources controlled in a manner that decreases the emission of light (e.g., by dimming the light sources). Thus, the resulting brightness of each of the several regions can be adjusted to a desired amount, respectively.

In an advantageous embodiment of the surgical lamp system, the resulting brightness of the number of areas is adjustable within a range between the resulting brightness when the number of areas are not illuminated by the light source and the brightness when illuminated by the number of light sources at optimum performance.

The option of turning off several light sources to the unlit state to reduce the resulting brightness of the respective region and operating several light sources at optimal performance allows for a wide range of resulting brightness of several regions.

In another advantageous embodiment of the surgical light system, the surgical light system includes a plurality of LEDs and an optical device configured to generate a particular light field.

Since the LEDs are used as small-sized light sources, the number of light sources placed on a specific area can be increased, so that the size of a housing of several light sources can be reduced, or a large number of light sources can be accommodated in the housing.

As the size of the light source is reduced, an optical device of an appropriate size can be provided according to the size of the LED. Thus, the optical device may comprise a facet lens.

In another advantageous embodiment of the surgical lamp system, it is configured to generate a specific light field at several surgical sites.

With this feature, multiple surgical sites can be illuminated during a single procedure. Thus, for example, two surgical sites of a patient during a skin graft may be illuminated.

In another advantageous embodiment of the operating light system, the plurality of light sources is configured to be integrated on a ceiling.

By means of the light sources integrated in the ceiling, in particular of the operating room, the airspace above the surgical field can be kept empty, so that the visibility of the operating team to, for example, a condition monitor is increased, thereby improving the work efficiency and most probably reducing the probability of errors.

In another advantageous embodiment of the surgical light system, the surgical light system comprises a housing configured to be attachable to a ceiling of an operating room and a mounting structure, and the number of light sources are housed in the housing.

With such an embodiment, retrofitting can be easier and the surgical light system can be installed more simply in situations where space conditions on the ceiling are difficult.

In another advantageous embodiment of the operating light system, the housing is configured to be immovably attached to the ceiling of the operating room.

Due to the immovable fixation, the position and the posture of the light source are precisely defined, so that the light field can be changed in a defined manner.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the surgical light system, the surgical light system comprises at least one position sensor configured to detect a position and a movement of the object, the signal of the position sensor being configured to be included in the input to the controller.

By providing a motion sensor, various inputs for operating various functions of the surgical light system may be implemented, such as command by gesture or detection of an obstacle.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the surgical lamp system, at least some of the several areas are covered by at least two specific light fields; the at least one position sensor is configured to detect a position and a motion of a target located between a particular one of the plurality of light sources and the surgical site, and the surgical light system is configured to decrease an intensity of the particular one of the plurality of light sources to a particular intensity and increase intensities of remaining light sources to a particular intensity, the particular light field of the remaining light sources covering a same one of the plurality of regions as the particular light field of the particular one of the plurality of light sources.

Due to this property, shadowing can be avoided or reduced. Reducing or turning off the light of a particular light source of the plurality of light sources that creates a shadow on the surgical site, thereby reducing or avoiding the shadow. In order to compensate for the reduction in the resulting brightness due to the reduction in light of the shadow-producing light source, the intensity of the remaining light sources illuminating the same area as one of the several light sources is increased. In this way, the area will be illuminated at the specific brightness required without creating shadows.

In another advantageous embodiment of the surgical light system, the position sensor is further configured to detect an orientation of an object, the object including a pointer configured to be attachable to a cap of the surgeon, and the surgical light system is configured to increase a resulting brightness of one of the plurality of regions to which the pointer points.

In this embodiment, the headlight mode can be realized without providing an actual headlight. Thus, no real wiring of the headlights is required and the surgeon is more comfortable to use since his actions are not restricted by the wiring. On the other hand, the advantages of a headlamp can be achieved, for example, making the illumination field directly adaptable to head movements.

In another advantageous embodiment of the surgical light system, the surgical light system includes an intensity sensor configured to detect an intensity in at least one surgical site, the intensity sensor configured to detect a location of an object in the at least one surgical site having an intensity exceeding a predetermined threshold, and the surgical light system is configured to reduce a resulting intensity in one of the plurality of areas where the object having an intensity exceeding the predetermined threshold is located.

When the illumination of an object having a luminance exceeding a predetermined threshold value, which emits glare that makes the operator feel dazzling, is reduced, the glare can be reduced or removed, thereby improving the working condition of the operator. Thereby, the intensity of the light source illuminating the area where the target emitting the glare is located can be reduced, thereby avoiding the glare.

According to another aspect of the invention, a method comprises the steps of: the controller receives an input; and controlling the plurality of light sources such that the brightness of one of the plurality of regions covered by the particular light field generated by the plurality of light sources is adjusted in accordance with the input to the controller.

By adjusting the resulting brightness of the region divided by the surgical light field, the surgical site can be illuminated in an optimal manner. An area where the enhanced generated brightness is required may be illuminated by the light source controlled in a manner to increase the emission of light, and an area where the enhanced generated brightness would interfere may be illuminated by the light source controlled in a manner to decrease the emission of light. Thus, the resulting brightness of each of the several regions can be adjusted to a desired amount, respectively.

In an advantageous embodiment of the method, the input comprises input from a position sensor detecting position and movement of an object, the object comprising a surgical marker, and the light source is controlled such that the resulting brightness of at least one of the several areas determined by the surgical marker is increased.

The resulting brightness of the zone is increased as defined by the correlation between the surgical marker and the surgical lamp system. Depending on the definition, for example, the area that will include the surgical marker and the area around the area that includes the surgical marker within the defined perimeter are illuminated to have a particular brightness. On the other hand, an area in the range between several surgical markers may be defined to be illuminated to a certain brightness. Thus, in case of patient motion, e.g. due to a lateral adjustment of the operating table, the illumination may be adjusted accordingly.

In another advantageous embodiment of the method, the input comprises input from a position sensor detecting the position, movement and/or direction of a target comprising an indicator attached to the surgeon's cap, and the number of light sources is controlled such that the resulting brightness of one of the number of areas to which the indicator is directed is increased.

In this embodiment, the headlight mode can be realized without providing an actual headlight. Thus, no real wiring of the headlights is required and the surgeon is more comfortable to use since his actions are not restricted by the wiring. On the other hand, the advantages of a headlamp can be achieved, for example, making the illumination field directly adaptable to head movements.

In another advantageous embodiment of the method, the input comprises an input from a combined brightness and position sensor detecting the position of an object in the surgical site having a brightness exceeding a predetermined threshold, and the light source is controlled such that the brightness of one of the several areas where the object is located is reduced.

When the illumination of an object having a luminance exceeding a predetermined threshold value, which emits glare that makes the operator feel dazzling, is reduced, the glare can be reduced or removed, thereby improving the working condition of the operator. Thereby, the intensity of the light source illuminating the area where the target emitting the glare is located can be reduced, thereby avoiding the glare.

In a further embodiment of the method, the input comprises control data controlling the light sources to form a specific shape, such as a letter, a symbol or an icon, through a specific light field.

The surgical light system may be used to project letters, words, sentences, symbols or icons on the target surface based on appropriate input control data. Thus, for example, status or warning signals for the surgical lamp system may be displayed based on patient data input into the controller of the surgical lamp system.

Drawings

The invention is elucidated below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Specifically, the method comprises the following steps:

FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a surgical lamp system for generating a surgical light field;

FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of a surgical lamp system that generates two surgical light fields;

FIG. 3 illustrates a surgical lamp system integrated in a ceiling; and

fig. 4 illustrates a surgical lamp system including a housing and a mounting structure.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a surgical lamp system 1 for generating a surgical light field 2.

The surgical light field 2 is divided into several adjacent regions 3, 3', 3 ", wherein only some of the regions 3, 3', 3" are indicated with reference numerals. The surgical light field 2 is placed on the patient's body, in particular on the surgical site of the patient's body.

The surgical lamp system 1 comprises several light sources 4, of which only some of the area light sources 4 are denoted with reference numerals. The light sources 4 each generate a specific light field 5 at the surgical site. These specific light fields 5 thus generate the surgical light field 2.

The light sources 4 are configured, particularly arranged, and aligned to generate a specific light field 5 of suitable size, such that the regions 3, 3', 3 ″ are each covered by at least one specific light field 5, so as to have a resulting brightness. Wherein the size of the specific light field 5 corresponds to the size of the covered area 3, 3'. In this case, the "size of the specific light field 5 corresponding to the size of the covered area 3, 3', 3" means that the size of the specific light field 5 is almost as large as the size of the area 3, 3', 3 ", wherein the specific light field 5 may also cover a small portion of the adjacent area 3, 3', 3".

The surgical lamp system 1 comprises a plurality of LEDs 13 as light sources 4 for generating a specific light field 5, which plurality of LEDs 13 are each provided with an optical device 14. Several of the plurality of LEDs 13 are provided with a common optical device 14, for example a facet lens. Alternatively, however, each LED 13 has its own optical device, or all LEDs 13 together have one optical device 14.

The color of the LEDs 13 is selected such that a suitable color temperature can be achieved. Optionally, the color temperature of the emitted light is adjusted. Further optionally, UV LEDs are provided to reduce bacteria in the surgical site.

The surgical lamp system 1 includes a housing 6 that houses all of the light sources 4. Alternatively, more than one housing 6 is provided, or the surgical lamp system 1 does not include a specific housing 6 and the light sources 4 are arranged in another way.

In addition, the surgical lamp system 1 includes a controller 7. The controller 7 controls the light source 4, which means that the controller 7 controls the specific electronics for dimming the light source 4 and switching the light source 4 on and off. Thereby, the controller 7 provides and adjusts the brightness of the specific light field 5. Providing brightness means that the light source 4 is switched on and that no optical device is provided or activated that obstructs the light beam of the light source 4. However, there are situations where some of the light sources 4 are turned off or their light beams are blocked during operation of the surgical lamp system 1. By controlling the light source 4, the resulting brightness of the regions 3, 3', 3 "can be adjusted to a specific brightness.

As shown in fig. 1, the areas 3, 3 "are each covered by one specific light field 5, and the area 3' is each covered by two specific light fields 5. Alternatively, all areas are covered by a plurality of specific light fields 5, a defined number of areas are covered by a plurality of specific light fields 5, or all areas are covered by one specific light field 5. In the latter case, several systems 1 of operating lamps are required in order to provide shadow-free illumination.

The resulting brightness of the number of areas 3, 3', 3 "is adjustable within a range between the resulting brightness when the number of areas 3, 3', 3" are not illuminated by the light source 4 and the resulting brightness when the number of areas 3, 3', 3 "are illuminated by the light source 4 at optimum performance. The light source 4 is dimmable. This means that the resulting brightness of the several areas 3, 3', 3 "can be adjusted over a large range, i.e. between not being illuminated by one or several light sources 4 and being illuminated by a light source 4 at optimum performance. Thereby, the generated brightness can be increased by switching on several light sources 4 generating a specific light field 5 covering the same area 3'. The temperature of this area 3' must be monitored, and the brightness must be reduced, as the case may be, due to the risk of overheating and/or drying. Alternatively, all areas 3, 3', 3 "are covered by a specific light field 5 generated by the light sources 4 which are all operated.

Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of a surgical lamp system 1 for generating two surgical light fields 2. The surgical lamp system 1 that generates two or possibly more surgical light fields 2 differs from the surgical lamp system 1 that generates one surgical light field by the control program of the surgical lamp system 1, wherein the light source 4 that generates the specific light field 5 between the surgical light fields 2 is switched off.

Fig. 3 shows the surgical lamp system 1 integrated in the ceiling 8. The light sources 4 of one surgical lamp system 1 are accommodated in two housings 6. The housing 6 and thus the operating light system 1 are integrated in a ceiling, in particular a ceiling 8 of an operating room. The light source 4 is immovably accommodated in the housing 6.

In alternative embodiments, the light sources 4 in the two housings 6 are assigned to different surgical lamp systems 1, the light sources 4 being accommodated movably in the housings 6, or the light sources 4 being arranged without housings in the ceiling 8.

Fig. 4 shows a surgical lamp system 1 including a housing 6' and a mounting structure 9.

The surgical light system 1 shown in fig. 4 differs from the surgical light system 1 of fig. 3 in that the surgical light system 1 includes a housing 6' attachable to a ceiling 8, particularly the ceiling of an operating room, and a mounting structure 9.

The light source 4 is immovably accommodated in the housing 6 'and the housing 6' is immovably attached to the ceiling 8, in particular the ceiling 8 of the operating room, which saves a lot of costs. Alternatively, the housing 6' is movably attached to the ceiling 8 and in any case the light source is movably accommodated in the housing 6. In case of being movable, the movement of the light source 4 and/or the housing 6' is controlled by the controller 7. This enhances the performance of the surgical lamp system 1.

As also shown in fig. 1, the surgical lamp system 1 includes a position sensor 10. The position sensor 10 detects the position and movement of an object, such as a part of the body of one of the surgical staff, or a surgical instrument or the like. The signal of the position sensor is input to the controller 7.

As shown in fig. 1, several of the regions 3' are covered by two specific light fields 5. The position sensor 10 is configured to detect the position and movement of a target located between a particular one of the light sources 4 and the surgical site. The surgical lamp system 1 is configured to decrease the intensity of the particular one light source 4 to a particular intensity and to increase the intensity of the remaining light sources 4 to a particular intensity, wherein the particular light field 5 of the remaining light sources 4 and the particular light field 5 of the particular one light source 4 cover the same one of the several areas 3'.

With this feature, shadow management can be performed. To avoid shadows, the intensity of the light source 4, which is blocked by the target from the light beam, is reduced. On the other hand, to achieve a certain brightness for the application, the intensity of the remaining light sources 4 whose certain light field 5 covers the same area 3' as the certain light field 5 of the certain one light source 4 is increased.

Further, the position sensor 10 is configured to detect the orientation of the target. In an embodiment, the target comprises an indicator 11. The indicator 11 is attached to the surgeon's cap. The surgical lamp system 1 increases the resulting brightness of the area 3 "to which the indicator 11 is directed. By these functions, a headlight mode of the surgical light system 1 can be realized in which the brightness of the area at the gaze of the surgeon is increased.

Alternatively, the surgical lamp system 1 may be provided without the position sensor 10, for example, if the surgical lamp system 1 is not intended to have these functions.

In addition, the surgical light system 1 includes a combined intensity and position sensor 12 configured to detect the intensity of the surgical site. The combined brightness and position sensor 12 is configured to detect the location of an object in the surgical site having a brightness that exceeds a predetermined threshold. Such a target may be an instrument having a reflective surface that reflects light of the surgical lamp system 1. If an object with a brightness exceeding a predetermined threshold is detected at the surgical site, the resulting brightness of the area 3, 3', 3 "in which the object with a brightness exceeding the predetermined threshold is located is reduced. The combined brightness and position sensor includes a camera. Alternatively, the combined brightness and position sensor comprises a light sensitive sensor.

In use, the surgical light system 1 is turned on when surgery is to be initiated. The surgical light system 1 uses defined presets to preset the surgical site illumination. The presets are selected through a user interface or alternatively through recognition of similar inputs to specific persons in the room. Alternatively, a specific sequence of actions is performed to preset the surgical site illumination rather than using defined presets.

When the controller receives an input, the input may be received from a user interface, a distance measurement device, a surgical site control sensor, or from a camera. The user interface may include a graphical user interface, a microphone, or a sensor for gesture control. The distance measuring device may include a radar device, a laser device, a 3D IR device, or other device. The surgical site control sensor may include a light intensity sensor, a temperature sensor, a spectroscopic sensor, or a light sensitive sensor.

Further alternatively or additionally, an automatic sequence may be performed. This sequence scans the surgical environment to identify the position of the surgical table or patient, the presence of the surgical robot, the presence of certain personnel (e.g., surgeon, assistant surgeon), and their initial position relative to the surgical table and patient. A neurological, orthopedic or cardiac surgeon may be identified by a specific tag.

Alternatively or additionally, the surgical light system 1 receives information about the patient (e.g., weight or height) and the procedure to be performed through a connection to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to better adjust the initial settings. With such a connection, the operating light system 1 will know the participating surgeons and their particular preferences or subjects.

The number of light sources 4 is controlled such that the resulting brightness of one of the number of areas 3, 3', 3 "covered by the particular light field 5 generated by the number of light sources 4 is adjusted in dependence on an input to the controller 7.

In the case where the input includes an output from a position sensor 10 which detects the position and movement of an object and the object is a surgical marker, the light source 4 is controlled so that the resulting brightness of at least one of the several regions 3 determined by the marker is increased. In certain instances, a trocar may be used as a surgical marker. As the patient moves, the surgical light system may adapt the area to be illuminated or to be illuminated brighter, for example.

When the surgeon uses the pointer 11 and the target detected by the position sensor comprises the pointer 11 attached to the surgeon's cap, the plurality of light sources 4 are controlled to increase the resulting brightness of one of the plurality of zones 3, 3', 3 "to which the pointer 11 is directed. Alternatively or additionally, other areas 3, 3', 3 "adjacent to the area 3, 3', 3" to which the pointer 11 is directed are controlled to increase the brightness it produces.

If the input comprises input from a combined brightness and position sensor 12 detecting the position of an object at the surgical site with a brightness exceeding a predetermined threshold, the light source 4 is controlled such that the resulting brightness of the one of the several regions 3, 3', 3 "where the object is located is reduced.

Furthermore, if desired, the input comprises control data controlling the light sources to form a specific shape, such as a letter, a symbol or an icon, through a specific light field. By using this function, a warning or information character string can be displayed on a specific face.

Further, where the surgical light system 1 is integrated or attached to the ceiling 8, the surgical light system 1 may supplement or replace general operating room lighting, as the case may be, at close range. Optionally, such a lamp system 1 comprises a multi-color LED and/or other light sources emitting light for direct or indirect ambient illumination.

While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, such illustration and description are to be considered illustrative or exemplary and not restrictive. The invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Other modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure. Such modifications may involve other features which are already known in the art and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality.