СТОМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ ФОРМИРОВАТЕЛЬ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЗАПИСИ ФОТОГРАФИЧЕСКИХ СЛЕПКОВ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Стоматологический формирователь изображения для получения изображения интраоральной полости, содержащий: удлиненную ручку, имеющую проксимальный конец и дистальный конец, головку на дистальном конце удлиненной ручки, имеющую размер и форму для избирательной вставки в интраоральную полость, пару боковых сканирующих консолей, соединенных с головкой напротив друг друга, при этом каждая из пары боковых сканирующих консолей включает верхний сканер и нижний сканер, связанные с ней для получения изображения по меньшей мере участка интраоральной полости, и направляющую, имеющую размер и форму для по существу непрерывного зацепления с интраоральной полостью, при этом одновременно существенно смещающую сканер на относительно подходящее расстояние от интраоральной полости, когда стоматологический формирователь изображения перемещается относительно интраоральной полости во время получения изображения. Стоматологический формирователь изображения для получения ...

SURGICAL PICTURE-GIVING DEVICE

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE

An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina. said tube comprising: a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor ...

Intraoral imaging system

An intraoral imaging system (200) includes a receiving module (4) that communicates with an imaging display device (1). The imaging device (1) includes handle (11) having a transmitter module (3) and a power source (10) as well as neck and head portions (13, 14) that extend from the handle (11). The device (1) includes a camera module (16) that rotates in the distal and proximal direction to view and process still images and video. The camera module (16) includes a movable image sensor (34) to provide focus capability. The imaging device (1) further includes a control assembly (52) having a plurality of control members (19, 28). The control assembly (52) includes image capture controls (18) that an operator engages in a lateral motion to capture images or video.

Wireless transmission system

Endoscope

치과용 이미저 및 포토그래픽 인상을 기록하는 방법

... 치과용 이미저는 그 원위단에 결합된 회전가능한 헤드를 갖는 가늘고 긴 핸들을 포함하고 힌지에 의해 그것에 피봇가능하게 결합된 복수의 아치형 스캐닝암을 구비한 중앙 플랫폼을 갖는다. 아치형의 스캐닝암은 치아 주위의 일반적인 전개를 위한 형상 및 크기로 되어 있고 각각은 적어도 하나의 스캐너 및 치아 또는 잇몸의 표면을 따라 편안하게 롤링하여 스캐너를 치아 표면으로부터 원하는 거리만큼 편향시키고 그것의 이미징에 도움을 주는 롤러 가이드를 포함한다. 이 점에 있어서, 이러한 치과용 이미저는 구강내 표면의 윤곽을 스캔하고 기록하는 공정에 사용될 수 있으며, 이 데이터는 3D 프린터 등에 의해 인쇄가능한 디지털 3차원 표면 인상을 채득하는데에 사용될 수 있다.

In Vivo Capsule Device with Electrodes

A capsule endoscopic device with movement control is disclosed. The capsule endoscopic device comprises a capsule housing, one or more electrodes disposed fixedly through the capsule housing, a signal generation/signal driver unit, an interface circuit and a switch module. The electrodes apply electrical stimulus to living body tissue in a patient's gastrointestinal track. The signal generation/signal driver unit generates the electrical stimulus for the electrodes. The switch module is coupled to the electrodes, the signal generation/signal driver unit and the interface circuit. Furthermore, the switch module is configured to connect the electrodes to the signal generation/signal driver unit or the interface circuit depending on an operation mode. The switch module, the signal generation/signal driver unit and the interface circuit are inside the capsule housing ...

ENDOSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE OF THE SAME

Provided is an endoscopy system including: an image signal generator connected to one side of a cable, including a signal transmitter for amplifying and transmitting an image signal so as to transmit the image signal of inner body through the cable; a signal processor connected the other side of the cable, for damping and receiving the image signal which is transmitted through the cable; a central processing unit for outputting an operation control signal to perform an user interface for the image signal; and an image processing unit for overlapping the user interface into the image signal outputted from the signal processor and for processing the image signal in accordance with the operation control signal.

ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF USE

An endoscope includes a shaft having proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft, and an image sensor is carried on the distal end of the shaft. A channel extends through at least a distal shaft portion and has a channel diameter, and a section of the channel is re-configurable between a constricted shape and a non-constricted shape to accommodate tools introduced therethrough. The combined diagonal dimension and channel diameter is usually greater than the outer shaft diameter. The image sensor may be connected to a connector on the housing by a first slack flex circuit and a lights source on the shaft may be connected to a connector on the housing by a second slack flex circuit.

Imaging element, imaging device and endoscope system

An imaging element includes: a plurality of pixels configured to receive light from outside and generate and output an imaging signal depending on an amount of the light received; a first transfer line connected to the pixel; a second transfer line; a column selection switch configured to select one pixel column and output the imaging signal to the second transfer line; a column source follower including a gate to which the imaging signal transferred by the first transfer line is input, a drain end being connected to a power supply voltage, and a source end being connected to the column selection switch; a constant current source configured to drive the column source follower and read out the imaging signal to the second transfer line; and a current generating unit configured to flow a predetermined current to the source end side of the column source follower.

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPIC DOCKING SYSTEM

A capsule endoscopic system is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a capsule endoscope, a docking station, second circuits and contact means to cause the second circuits connected to first circuits inside the capsule endoscope when the capsule endoscope is docked in the docking station in a first rotational orientation and in a second rotational orientation. The capsule endoscope comprises a capsule housing, the first circuits, and first contacts disposed fixedly on or through the capsule housing, wherein the first contacts are connected to the first circuits. The docking station comprises one or more second contacts. The docking station also includes a docking bay to receive the capsule endoscope. The second contacts are configured to contact the first contacts and to cause the first circuits to connect to the second circuits when the capsule endoscope is docked in the first rotational orientation and the second rotational orientation.

IMAGE PICKUP UNIT AND ENDOSCOPE APPLYING THE SAME

An image pickup unit includes: an image pickup optical system including an optical axis; an image pickup device; a first electric substrate on which the image pickup device is mounted; a second electric substrate formed integrally with the first electric substrate and configured to surround peripheries of the image pickup optical system and the image pickup device and extend in a direction along the optical axis, the second electric substrate including a housing space for housing the image pickup optical system and the image pickup device, a part of the second electric substrate being formed in an arc shape when viewed in a cross section in a vertical direction with respect to the optical axis; and a conductive circuit connecting the first and second electric substrates, and provided from a first surface exposed outside of the second electric substrate to a second surface in the housing space.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РОБОТ-АССИСТИРОВАННОЙ ХИРУРГИИ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройству для робот-ассистированной хирургии. Устройство для робот-ассистированной хирургии содержит по меньшей мере одну нестерильную роботизированную руку с блоком связи, имеющим по меньшей мере одно первое передающее средство, по меньшей мере один расположенный в стерильной зоне стерильный блок, имеющий по меньшей мере одно второе передающее средство, стерильный чехол для отгораживания по меньшей мере части роботизированной руки от стерильной зоны. Стерильный чехол содержит стерильный шлюз, посредством которого обеспечивается соединение с блоком связи и со стерильным блоком. Стерильный шлюз имеет по меньшей мере один клапан шлюза. Клапан шлюза в закрытом состоянии стерильно отгораживает первое передающее средство. При соединении стерильного блока со стерильным шлюзом происходит перевод клапана шлюза из закрытого состояния в открытое состояние с обеспечением возможности непосредственной передачи между первым передающим средством ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РОБОТ-АССИСТИРОВАННОЙ ХИРУРГИИ

CHIRURGISCHE BILDGEBENDE VORRICHTUNG

Single-use, port deployable articulating endoscope

The multi-section deployable and articulating endoscope is designed with tubing and flat cables that are small enough that the endoscope becomes a thin stick that is minimally invasive and usable with other devices in a common port. The endoscope includes very thin flat cables that are used for electrical connectivity and threaded above and below an articulation and deployment hinge for opening the endoscope passively using an adjustable tension spring, or by pulling on a first cable and closing the endoscope by pulling on a second cable, When in a tubular configuration the endoscope may be inserted into the port and an insufflation membrane inside the port forms an air seal with the endoscope, which aids in insufflation and desufflation. The endoscope includes one or more tubes for creating an air jet stream above the camera to act as a shield for keeping the camera clean.

Video endoscope with flexible tip

An endoscope system comprises an endoscope device that includes a handle, a shaft projecting from the handle, a flexible tip coupled to a distal portion of the shaft, and a pair of pull wires extending from the handle portion through the shaft portion and coupled to the flexible tip. The handle portion includes a control wheel assembly coupled to the pair of pull wires. The handle includes a control lever coupled to the control wheel assembly. Manipulation of the control lever causes rotation of the control wheel assembly, which then causes deflection of the flexible tip via the pull wires. The control wheel assembly comprises at least two control wheels. Each of the at least two control wheels are capable of independent rotation to provide accurate tensioning of the pair of pull wires during assembly of the endoscope system. 1/1lj C)C c)v ...

Minimize image sensor I/O and conductor counts in endoscope applications

The disclosure extends to systems and methods for reducing the area of an image sensor by employing bidirectional pads used for both image data issuance and configuration command reception and internal supply voltage generation, for reducing the number of conductors in an endoscope system.

APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING AN AIRWAY TUBE INTO THE TRACHEA HAVING VISUALIZATION CAPABILITY AND METHODS OF USE

Apparatus for introducing an airway tube within a patient's trachea, and methods of use, are provided, in which the an elongated rigid bougie includes a light source and imaging system configured to be introduced into a patient's trachea using video images received from the imaging system. Once a distal end of the bougie is visually confirmed to be placed with the patient's trachea, an airway tube is advanced over the bougie. The apparatus also may include two separable components, thereby facilitating video-guided placement of one component in pediatric applications under guidance of video images provided by the second component.

스마트폰과 연결되는 검이경 및 검이경 시스템

... 본 발명은 스마트폰과 연결되는 검이경 및 검이경 시스템에 관한 것으로서, 검이경과 연결되는 스마트폰을 이용하여 귀 내부 영상을 스마트폰을 이용하여 출력할 수 있고, 스마트폰에서 귀 내부 영상을 비교할 수 있도록 만드는 비교 영상을 제공하여 보다 효과적으로 자가 진단을 실시할 수 있으며, 인근 병원으로 영상 데이터를 전송할 수 있어 원격 의료를 실시할 수 있게 만들어 새로운 비즈니스 모델(Business Model)을 제공할 수 있는 스마트폰과 연결되는 검이경 및 검이경 시스템을 제공한다.

단일 사용, 포트 전개 가능한 관절형 내시경

... 다단계 전개 및 관절 내시경은 내시경이 최소 침습성이며 공통 포트의 다른 장치와 함께 사용할 수 있는 얇은 막대가 되도록 충분히 작은 튜빙 및 플랫 케이블로 설계된다. 상기 내시경은 전기 연결에 사용되며 조정 가능한 텐션 스프링을 사용하여 수동으로 상기 내시경을 열거나 제1 케이블을 당기고 제2 케이블을 당겨 내시경을 닫음으로써 관절 및 전개 힌지 위아래에 나사산이 형성된 매우 얇은 플랫 케이블을 포함하고, 튜브형 구성 일 때 내시경이 포트에 삽입될 수 있고 포트 내부의 주입막이 내시경과 공기 밀봉을 형성하여 주입 및 탈피를 돕는다. 상기 내시경은 카메라 위의 공기 분사 스트림을 생성하여 카메라를 깨끗하게 유지하기위한 쉴드 역할을 하는 하나 이상의 튜브를 포함한다.

ENDOSCOPE

The present invention is provided with a signal cable (7), a tabular member (15), an electric substrate (16) and a fixed member (20) that affixes the signal cable (7) proximate to the tabular member (15) so that a surplus part (7y) moves freely forward and backward in the direction of insertion (S), in a state where the surplus part (7y), which is formed in a loop shape and has a plurality of folded back parts (7p) positioned within an operation part (3) for the signal cable (7), passes through openings (20ha, 20hb) and is inserted therein. The fixed member (20) is formed in the shape of the letter U and has a bottom surface, a top surface that presses the surplus part (7y) onto the bottom surface, a side surface, and an insertion opening for inserting the surplus part (7y) therein. A stop is formed in the fixed member to prevent the internally inserted surplus part (7y) from being pulled out.

IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

An image pickup unit (10) has: a sensor unit (15), which picks up an image of an object; a control register unit (12), which controls the sensor unit (15); nonvolatile memory (13), which stores setting data to be set to the control register unit (12); a control signal interface unit (11), which sets the setting data to the control register unit (12), said setting data having been stored in the nonvolatile memory (13); and an initialization checking register (24), which detects an abnormality of the control register unit (12). When the abnormality is detected by means of the initialization checking register (24), the control signal interface unit (11) reads out the setting data from the nonvolatile memory (13) and controls the setting data to be reset to the control register unit (12).

Endoscopic surgical device and overtube

An overtube to be inserted into a body wall is provided with an endoscope insertion passage and a treatment tool insertion passage, the treatment tool insertion passage is provided parallel to a reference axis of the overtube, and the endoscope insertion passage is provided obliquely to the reference axis. A slider, which is engaged with the endoscope and the treatment tool inserted through the respective insertion passages and causes the endoscope and the treatment tool to interlock with each other and move forward and backward, is arranged inside the overtube so as to be movable in a forward-backward direction of the overtube. An endoscope engagement part engaged with the endoscope in the slider is movable in an upward-downward direction, and moves upward and downward along the position of the oblique endoscope insertion passage together with the movement of the slider in the forward-backward direction.

SINGLE STREAM PROTOCOL FOR MULTIPLE SENSOR MEDICAL SYSTEM

Systems, techniques, and devices are disclosed and may include a first sensor configured to generate a first data stream, a second sensor configured to generate a second data stream, and at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer readable medium storing data stream management instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions causes the at least processor to receive the first data stream and the second data stream, spread the first data stream using a first code to generate a first coded data stream, spread the second data stream using a second code to generate a second coded data stream, combine the first coded data stream and the second coded data stream to generate a combined data stream, modulate the combined data stream to generate a modulated data stream, and transmit the modulated data stream via a single channel.

WIRELESS TRANSFER SYSTEM

A wireless transfer system includes: a wireless transmission section including: an input section configured to receive, as an input signal, one of a first video signal provided with ancillary information including identification information of a high-definition 3D/2D video signal and a second video signal not including the identification information; a video signal extraction section configured to extract one of the high-definition video signal and the second video signal from the input signal; an ancillary information extraction section configured to extract the ancillary information; a wireless video transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit extracted one of the high-definition video signal and the second video signal; and the like; and a wireless reception section including: a wireless video receiver configured to receive wirelessly transmitted one of the high-definition video signal and the second video signal; a wireless ancillary information receiver configured to receive the ...

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, TOTAL PROCESSING TIME DETECTION METHOD, AND PROCESSING DEVICE

An endoscope system includes: an endoscope configured to generate an imaging signal and output the generated imaging signal; an image processing device configured to perform image processing on the imaging signal input from the endoscope; a display configured to display an image of a subject based on the imaging signal subjected to the image processing by the image processing device; and a first processor configured to calculate a sum of a first processing time from when the endoscope generates the imaging signal to when the endoscope outputs the imaging signal, a second processing time from when the image processing device receives the imaging signal to when the image processing device outputs the imaging signal to the display, and a third processing time from when the display receives the imaging signal to when the display displays the image based on the imaging signal. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an endoscope configured to capture an image of a subject, generate an imaging signal, and output the generated imaging signal;an image processing device configured to perform image processing on the imaging signal input from the endoscope;a display configured to display the image of the subject based on the imaging signal subjected to the image processing by the image processing device; anda first processor comprising hardware, the first processor being provided in any one of the endoscope, the image processing device, and the display, the first processor being configured to calculate a sum of a first processing time from when the endoscope generates the imaging signal to when the endoscope outputs the imaging signal, a second processing time from when the image processing device receives the imaging signal to when the image processing device outputs the imaging signal to the display, and a third processing time from when the display receives the imaging signal to when the display displays the image based on the imaging signal.2. The endoscope system according to ...

Video Endoscope

A video endoscope comprises a shaft comprising a rigid, proximal-side section and a distal section that is laterally deflectable in a plane from the central longitudinal axis of the shaft. A housing is arranged at the proximal end of the shaft. A control element for controlling the deflection of the shaft is provided at the housing. A rod-like pull element extends in the shaft in an off-center fashion with respect to the central longitudinal axis. The pull element is coupled with the control element and with a distal end of the deflectable section of the shaft, wherein a movement of the pull element by the control element in the proximal direction effects a lateral deflection of the deflectable section. A push tube is provided that is arranged to encase the exterior side of the pull element. The push tube extends from the proximal connection of the pull element with the control element through the first opening into the shaft.

Examination System and Method

Endobronchial tube

An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina. said tube comprising: a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor ...

Minimize image sensor I/O and conductor counts in endoscope applications

The disclosure extends to systems and methods for reducing the area of an image sensor by employing bidirectional pads used for both image data issuance and configuration command reception and internal supply voltage generation, for reducing the number of conductors in an endoscope system.

Disposable medical systems, devices, and related methods

An insertion device may include a hollow handle and a shaft extending distally of the hollow handle. The insertion device may also include a cap coupled to a distal end of the shaft. The cap may include a camera and an LED coupled thereto.

ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEMS WITH LOW CAPACITANCE AND/OR ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING, AND RELATED METHODS

Micro-cable interconnect

A micro-cable interconnect comprises a single exterior flexible insulative coating internally containing a plurality of terminally prepared, precisely spaced conductors. The conductors are arranged with a spacing and pitch to identically match spacing and pitch of interconnect zones operatively connected to an integrated circuit or connector, with the conductors constructed and arranged for bonding to the interconnect zones. A method of forming a micro-cable interconnect comprises the steps of: (a) providing a continuous formation of conductors of precisely controlled spacing and tension to identically match spacing of interconnect zones operatively connected to an integrated circuit or connector to which the conductors are constructed and arranged for attachment; (b) applying coating precursor to selected lengths of the formation of conductors and providing curing to the selected lengths to provide cured and uncured portions; and (c) cutting the conductors at the uncured portions to form ...

Video processing apparatus

A connector ring includes a retention portion; an intermediate portion; and a plug hood made of a flexible material, the intermediate portion connecting the retention portion to the plug hood, wherein the retention portion and the plug hood are larger in cross-section than the intermediate portion in at least one radial extent. The connector ring can be removably attached to a video processing apparatus through an aperture in a wall of the video processing apparatus.

Video endoscope and handle for a video endoscope including rotational support means

The invention concerns a handle for a video endoscope for medical or industrial applications, comprising a housing and an interface portion, where the interface portion includes a first connector element at its distal end connected to an electric transmission element that is connectable to a connector element of an associated elongate shaft to form a detachable electrical and/or mechanical connection between the handle and the associated shaft. The includes an electrical connection assembly arranged at an exterior of the interface portion forming an electrical connection between the electric transmission element and a stationary electric and/or electronic component of the handle. The handle also includes at least a first bearing for rotatably supporting the interface portion in and/or at the housing, such that when the shaft and handle are connected the shaft is rotatable via the rotatably supported interface portion relative to the housing of the handle.

IMPEDANCE MATCHING APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE INCLUDING THE SAME

An impedance matching apparatus includes: a cable that transmits a rectangular wave outputted from a solid image pickup device; a correlated double sampling circuit that performs scanning of the rectangular wave by sampling the rectangular wave with a timing of a signal clamp pulse being changed, based on a timing of the feed-through sampling pulse fixed at a timing at which the rectangular wave by the cable indicates a high value; a variable resistance provided at a tail end side of the cable; and a resistance value varying unit that, that performs the scanning with a resistance value of the variable resistance being changed, based on a signal outputted from the correlated double sampling circuit, changes a resistance value of the variable resistance so as to match a characteristic impedance of the cable.

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a medical device. The medical device may include an elongate member, having a proximal end and a distal end and at least two lumens extending therebetween. At least one of the lumens may be an imaging lumen configured to hold an imaging device, and an imaging device may be disposed inside the imaging lumen. A signal transmitting device may extend longitudinally through the imaging lumen. A distal end of the signal transmitting device may be operably coupled to the imaging device and a proximal end may be operably coupled to a processor. The processor may be located outside of the imaging lumen. The signal transmitting device may transmit signals between the imaging device and the processor. A grounded, braided catheter may be disposed within and extend the length of the elongate member, surrounding the imaging lumen. 120-. (canceled)21. A medical device , comprising:a shaft member having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therein; a central longitudinal axis,', 'at least one conductor extending longitudinally through the at least one lumen for transmitting electronic data, and', 'an insulator surrounding the at least one conductor; and, 'at least one cable extending through the at least one lumen, the cable includinga conductive wire having a solid central core for attracting electrical noise, to limit exposure of the at least one conductor to the electrical noise, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the conductive wire runs parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the cable in the at least one lumen.22. The medical device of claim 21 , further comprising an electromagnetic interference shielding catheter extending along the shaft member.23. The medical device of claim 22 , wherein the shielding catheter completely surrounds a circumference of the at least one lumen.24. The medical device of claim 22 , wherein the at least one cable lies in between the conductive wire and the shielding catheter.25. The ...

Capsule device for pressure measuring

The present invention discloses a capsule device for pressure measurement. The capsule device comprises a capsule enclosure, a data transmission assembly and a thin film pressure sensor. The capsule enclosure is formed with an accommodating chamber, and the data transmission assembly is arranged in the accommodating chamber. The thin film pressure sensor is attached to the outer surface of the capsule enclosure to measure pressure, and the thin film pressure sensor is connected with the data transmission assembly.

IMAGING UNIT STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE

A structure of an imaging part in a catheter is provided that is capable of easily enlarging the angle of view, and moreover hinders the ingress of surrounding debris and fluids such as bodily fluids into the space between the object lens system and the light receiving surface of the solid state imaging element. For that reason, the structure of an imaging part has an object lens system in which light from an observation object region is incident; and a solid state imaging element for receiving an outgoing light from the object lens system and photoelectrically converting an image of the observation object region, in which at least a lens face of a light outgoing side of the object lens system is formed to be planar, and the lens face of the light outgoing side of the object lens system is joined to the light receiving surface of the solid state imaging element.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING DEVICE USED IN THE DENTAL FIELD

Endoscopy system and method for processing image of the same

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING DEVICE USED IN THE DENTAL FIELD

Three-dimensional measuring device used in the dental field and aimed at measuring in the absence of projection of active or structured light, comprising image-capturing means and data- processing means for images. The image-capturing means (38, 39) consist of means designed capable of permitting to capture simultaneously, or almost simultaneously, at least two images, one of which is totally or partially included in the other one, said included image describing a narrower field than that of the other one, and having a higher accuracy than that of the other one.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

The invention relates to a surgical instrument (1) having a hermetic chamber (19), wherein at least one electrical connection (9-9VIII) is provided from the hermetic chamber (19) to outside the hermetic chamber (19) to an outer area (20). The surgical instrument (1) according to the invention is characterized in that the at least one electrical connection (9-9VIII) is applied to an electrically insulating substrate (21, 100), wherein a first insulating layer (14, 25) is applied at least to the electrical connection (9-9VIII) and a layer (15, 23) suitable for a hermetic connection and hermetically connected to a wall (16, 28, 29) of the surgical instrument (1), is applied to the first insulating layer (14, 25).

Communication device and communication cable

When communication is to be carried out between a central control unit and an appliance that uses a different form of communication from the central control unit, a converting part for converting commands is provided in a communication path (communication device which may be a communication cable) between the central control unit and the appliance. By this means, communication between the central control unit and peripheral appliances is made possible and central control of the peripheral appliances is possible notwithstanding that their respective forms of communication are different. Therefore, the number of appliances that can be connected to the central control unit is increased. Preferably, the converting part can be set to a mode that corresponds to a respective appliance among a plurality of converting modes. An electronic circuit corresponding to the converting part is for example provided in a communication cable connecting the central control unit to an appliance.

СТОМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ ФОРМИРОВАТЕЛЬ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЗАПИСИ ФОТОГРАФИЧЕСКИХ СЛЕПКОВ

MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM

A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.

DEVICE FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY

The invention relates to a device for robot-assisted surgery, comprising at least one coupling unit (100) of a manipulator arm (16), which coupling unit comprises a first transmitting means (102). A sterile cover (38) comprising a sterile lock (200) is used to shield the manipulator arm (16) from a sterile region (39). The sterile lock (200) can be connected to the coupling unit (100) and to the sterile unit (400). The sterile lock (200) has at least one lock flap (208, 210), which shields the first transmitting means (102) in a sterile manner in a closed state. The sterile unit (400), which comprises a second transmitting means (406), has sterile flaps (402, 404), which shield the second transmitting means (406) in a sterile manner in a closed state. When the sterile unit (400) is connected to the sterile lock (200), the lock flap (208, 210) and the sterile flap (402, 404) are opened, such that direct transmission between the first transmitting means (102) and the second transmitting means ...

IN VIVO IMAGING DEVICE AND AUXILIARY TOOL

Three-dimensional device for measuring dimensions of e.g. patient's teeth to diagnose pathologies, has large and small field charge coupled device sensors joined with accelerometer to provide space position information of capturing units

Dispositif de mesure tridimensionnelle utilisé dans le domaine dentaire et destiné à la prise de mesure en absence de projection de lumière active ou structurée, comprenant des moyens de capture d'images ainsi que des moyens de traitement informatique des images . Les moyens de capture d'images (38, 39) consistent en au moins un capteur électronique d'image associé à un accéléromètre/gyromètre/ magnétomètre 3D (52), apte à donner une information générale et continue de la position spatiale des moyens de capture d'images, ledit capteur étant de plus associé à un système optique de précision moyenne ou bonne.

In Vivo Capsule Device with Electrodes

A capsule endoscopic device with movement control is disclosed. The capsule endoscopic device comprises a capsule housing, one or more electrodes disposed fixedly through the capsule housing and a processing unit inside the capsule housing. The electrodes apply electrical stimulus to living body tissue in a patient's gastrointestinal track. The processing unit generates the electrical stimulus according to a quantified movement of the capsule endoscopic device to adjust movement of the capsule endoscopic device. Also, the capsule device can be configured for multi-function electrodes. In one embodiment, the capsule device can be configured to use the electrodes to adjust movement in vivo. In another embodiment, the capsule device can be configured to use the electrodes to download data stored in an archive memory inside the capsule device. In yet another embodiment, the capsule device can configure the electrodes to collect electrochemical data.

Endoscope

An endoscope includes at least one lens having a circular exterior shape in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, an image sensor that has a square exterior shape in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and has one side whose length is same as length of a diameter of the lens, a sensor cover that has a square exterior shape in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and has one side whose length is same as one side length of the image sensor, a bonding resin portion that fixes the sensor cover to the lens, the optical axis of the lens coinciding with a center of the imaging area.

Video endoscope

A video endoscope comprises a shaft comprising a rigid, proximal-side section and a distal section that is laterally deflectable in a plane from the central longitudinal axis of the shaft. A housing is arranged at the proximal end of the shaft. A control element for controlling the deflection of the shaft is provided at the housing. A rod-like pull element extends in the shaft in an off-center fashion with respect to the central longitudinal axis. The pull element is coupled with the control element and with a distal end of the deflectable section of the shaft, wherein a movement of the pull element by the control element in the proximal direction effects a lateral deflection of the deflectable section. A push tube is provided that is arranged to encase the exterior side of the pull element. The push tube extends from the proximal connection of the pull element with the control element through the first opening into the shaft.

SCANNING OPTICAL PROBE

The invention pertains to an apparatus and methods of a medical imaging device for obtaining images from the walls of luminal organs or a surgical cavity. The invention is a rigid enclosure that is capable of passage through luminal organs or introduction into surgical cavities, and obtains images by rapidly scanning a focused light beam on the tissue to be imaged and receiving light from the tissue. The invention has at least one beam scanning mechanism and has multiple embodiments of scanning and focusing optics at different regimes of numerical aperture. The invention also describes methods for correcting inaccurate beam scanning. The device is capable of performing imaging, image guided therapy, tissue excision, or other interventional procedures. 1. An apparatus for optical imaging of a luminal organ or surgical cavity , the apparatus comprising:a proximal end including at least one optical connection, and at least one of mechanical connection and an electrical connection;a distal end that comprises a rigid enclosure, the rigid enclosure including at least one transparent portion, the distal end including at least one optical connection, and at least one of mechanical connection and an electrical connection;a flexible or semi-flexible tether, the tether including at least one optical fiber that connects the distal end of the apparatus to the proximal end of the apparatus, the tether further connecting at least one of a mechanical connection and an electrical connection of the proximal end to the at least one of mechanical connection and an electrical connection of the distal end;the rigid enclosure further comprising at least one focusing optical element in optical communication with the at least one optical fiber, the at least one focusing optical element configured to direct and focus light from the optical fiber through the transparent portion of the rigid enclosure; anda scanning mechanism, the scanning mechanism including a rotary actuator configured to ...

Systems and methods for confirmation of prior catheter tip placement

A catheter assembly including one or more conductive pathways to assist with placement of the catheter assembly into a patient's vasculature by enabling ECG signals emanating from the patient's heart to be detected, and a method for reconfirming an initial position of a distal end of a catheter tube of the catheter assembly. The conductive pathways can be configured to reconfirm via ECG signal detection proper placement of the catheter tube at a time subsequent to initial catheter placement into the vasculature. The catheter assembly can include an outer conductive pathway deposited on an outer surface of the catheter tube. The outer conductive pathway can have a distal end located distal to a portion of the catheter tube at a skin insertion site when the catheter tube is inserted into a patient.

СТОМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ ФОРМИРОВАТЕЛЬ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЗАПИСИ ФОТОГРАФИЧЕСКИХ СЛЕПКОВ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. Стоматологический формирователь изображения включает в себя удлиненную ручку, имеющую поворотную головку, соединенную с его дистальным концом и имеющую центральную платформу со множеством дугообразных сканирующих консолей, соединяющихся с возможностью поворота с ним посредством петли. Дугообразные сканирующие консоли имеют форму и размер, подходящие для общего размещения вокруг зуба, и каждая включает в себя по меньшей мере один сканер и роликовую направляющую, которая удобно катится вдоль поверхности зуба или десен для смещения сканеров на требуемое расстояние от поверхности зуба, способствуя получению его изображения. В этом смысле такой стоматологический формирователь изображения может использоваться в процессе сканирования и регистрации контуров интраоральной поверхности, данные которых могут использоваться для создания цифрового трехмерного слепка поверхности, который может быть напечатан на 3D-принтере или тому подобном. Применение данной группы ...

СТОМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ ФОРМИРОВАТЕЛЬ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЗАПИСИ ФОТОГРАФИЧЕСКИХ СЛЕПКОВ

Dental imager and method for recording photographic impressions

A dental imager includes an elongated handle with a rotatable head coupled to a distal end thereof and having a central platform with a plurality of arcuate scanning arms pivotally coupled thereto by a hinge. The arcuate scanning arms are of a shape and size for general deployment around a tooth and each include at least one scanner and a roller guide that comfortably rolls along the surface of the tooth or gums to bias the scanners a desired distance from the surface of the tooth, conducive for imaging thereof. In this respect, such a dental imager may be used in a process to scan and record the contours of an intraoral surface, the data of which may be used to create a digital three-dimensional surface impression printable by a 3D printer or the like.

ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

Endoscopic devices are disclosed for viewing and/or performing a surgery on a patient's organ, such as a uterus. In an embodiment, the endoscopic device includes a housing, a cannula, an imaging system, and a flexible printed circuit (FPC). The cannula is configured for insertion through a cervix into a uterus. The cannula has a lumen that extends from a proximal end of the cannula to a distal end of the cannula. The proximal end of the cannula is secured within the housing. The imaging system is located at a distal end of the cannula and includes a camera and one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The FPC extends within the lumen of the cannula and electrically connects the camera and the LEDs to electrical components located in the housing. The lumen is configured to provide a passage for a working tool.

VIDEO ENDOSCOPE WITH FLEXIBLE TIP

An endoscope system comprises an endoscope device that includes a handle, a shaft projecting from the handle, a flexible tip coupled to a distal portion of the shaft, and a pair of pull wires extending from the handle portion through the shaft portion and coupled to the flexible tip. The handle portion includes a control wheel assembly coupled to the pair of pull wires. The handle includes a control lever coupled to the control wheel assembly. Manipulation of the control lever causes rotation of the control wheel assembly, which then causes deflection of the flexible tip via the pull wires. The control wheel assembly comprises at least two control wheels. Each of the at least two control wheels are capable of independent rotation to provide accurate tensioning of the pair of pull wires during assembly of the endoscope system.

INTEGRAL LIQUID COOLED LED LIGHT SOURCE FOR ENDOSCOPY AND SINGLE IRRIGATION/SUCTION AND POWER SUPPLY TUBING

A liquid cooled endoscopy unit having plurality of LED light source units integrated into the proximal end of the arthroscope. The LED light source is cooled by the sterile conventional irrigation fluid circulating inside a cooling chamber located in the body of the arthroscope and conveniently capable on demand of emitting UV light for fluorescence endoscopy. The inventive device conveniently incorporates and contains all tubing and power supply cables for the camera and LED light source in a single tubing.

DEVICE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT USES IN THE DENTAL FIELD

Impedance matching apparatus and endoscope including the same

An impedance matching apparatus includes: a cable that transmits a rectangular wave outputted from a solid image pickup device; a correlated double sampling circuit that performs scanning of the rectangular wave by sampling the rectangular wave with a timing of a signal clamp pulse being changed, based on a timing of the feed-through sampling pulse fixed at a timing at which the rectangular wave by the cable indicates a high value; a variable resistance provided at a tail end side of the cable; and a resistance value varying unit that, that performs the scanning with a resistance value of the variable resistance being changed, based on a signal outputted from the correlated double sampling circuit, changes a resistance value of the variable resistance so as to match a characteristic impedance of the cable.

Intra-oral camera coupled directly and independently to a computer

An intra-oral dental camera is provided having a digital output which communicates directly with a computer. A handpiece is included which has a plurality of LEDs to illuminate a subject, an image sensor that generates an analog signal representing an intra-oral video image, an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog signal into a digital signal, and a video compression circuit that compresses compressing the digital signal. A cable is connected to the handpiece that receives the compressed digital signal from the handpiece, provides the compressed digital signal to a digital port on an image processing unit and provides power from the image processing unit to the handpiece to drive the LEDs.

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

An endoscope apparatus, includes: a memory configured to hold setting information about operations respectively of a first endoscope and a second endoscope; and a processor. The processor is configured to: when detecting switching of the endoscope to be used between the first endoscope and the second endoscope, read the setting information for the endoscope after the switching, and use the setting information for setting for operation of the endoscope after the switching; and when the setting for operation of the endoscope in use is changed, update the setting information for the endoscope in use, and based on the updated setting information for the endoscope in use, update the setting information for the endoscope not in use, and record, in the memory, the updated setting information.

In-vivo camera device and in-vivo monitoring camera system

An in-vivo camera device and an in-vivo monitoring camera system more excellent in usability are proposed. An in-vivo camera device includes a camera unit introduced into a body, a support member, and a camera-side cable. The support member has a trocar connection portion for connection with a trocar at a front end side, and is connected to the trocar in a state in which the trocar connection portion is fitted into the trocar by applying tensile force to the camera-side cable passing through the trocar. The support member is provided with a guide introduction portion that is formed to be relatively long at the front end side as a stabilization structure for stabilizing connection with the trocar.

Endoskop für medizinische Zwecke

Handbetätigtes Endoskop für medizinische Zwecke, mit einem digitalen Kamerasystem (5) mit zugehöriger Optik (6), mit einer Lichtquelle (7) sowie mit einem Übertragungssystem (8) zum Übertragen der Bilddaten des Kamerasystems (5) oder anderer Daten zu einem externen Empfänger (10), dem ein Monitor (11) oder eine andere Visualisierungseinrichtung zur Darstellung des Bildes zugeordnet ist, wobei das Kamerasystem (5) mit zugeordneter Optik (6), die Lichtquelle (7) sowie das Übertragungssystem (8) eine modulartige Baueinheit (4) definieren und wobei diese modulartige Baueinheit (4) als separate Baueinheit (4) derart in einem Gehäuse (1) mit einen öffenbaren sowie schließbaren Deckel (2) angeordnet ist, dass für eine Wiederverwendung des Gehäuses (1) die Baueinheit (4) komplett aus dem Gehäuse (1) herausnehmbar ist, dass anschließend nur das Gehäuse (1) sterilisierbar ist und dass schließlich die unsterilisierte Baueinheit (4) oder eine andere unsterilisierte Baueinheit (4) wieder in das sterilisierte ...

SINGLE-USE, PORT DEPLOYABLE ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPE

The multi-section deployable and articulating endoscope is designed with tubing and flat cables that are small enough that the endoscope becomes a thin stick that is minimally invasive and usable with other devices in a common port. The endoscope includes very thin flat cables that are used for electrical connectivity and threaded above and below an articulation and deployment hinge for opening the endoscope passively using an adjustable tension spring, or by pulling on a first cable and closing the endoscope by pulling on a second cable, When in a tubular configuration the endoscope may be inserted into the port and an insufflation membrane inside the port forms an air seal with the endoscope, which aids in insufflation and desufflation. The endoscope includes one or more tubes for creating an air jet stream above the camera to act as a shield for keeping the camera clean.

INTRA-ORAL CAMERA COUPLED DIRECTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY TO A COMPUTER

An intra-oral dental camera is provided having a digital output which communicates directly with a computer. A handpiece is included which has a plurality of LEDs to illuminate a subject, an image sensor that generates an analog signal representing an intra-oral video image, an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog signal into a digital signal, and a video compression circuit that compresses compressing the digital signal. A cable is connected to the handpiece that receives the compressed digital signal from the handpiece, provides the compressed digital signal to a digital port on an image processing unit and provides power from the image processing unit to the handpiece to drive the LEDs.

DENTAL IMAGER AND METHOD FOR RECORDING PHOTOGRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS

A dental imager includes an elongated handle with a rotatable head coupled to a distal end thereof and having a central platform with a plurality of arcuate scanning arms pivotally coupled thereto by a hinge. The arcuate scanning arms are of a shape and size for general deployment around a tooth and each include at least one scanner and a roller guide that comfortably rolls along the surface of the tooth or gums to bias the scanners a desired distance from the surface of the tooth, conducive for imaging thereof. In this respect, such a dental imager may be used in a process to scan and record the contours of an intraoral surface, the data of which may be used to create a digital three-dimensional surface impression printable by a 3D printer or the like. 1. A dental imager for imaging an intraoral cavity , comprising:an elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end;a head at the distal end of the elongated handle and having a size and shape for select insertion into the intraoral cavity;at least one lateral scanning arm projecting outwardly from the head of the elongated handle and having a scanner associated therewith for imaging at least a portion of the intraoral cavity; anda guide having a size and shape for substantial continuous engagement with the intraoral cavity while simultaneously substantially biasing the scanner at a relatively consistent distance from the intraoral cavity as the dental imager moves relative to the intraoral cavity during imaging.2. The dental imager of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lateral scanning arm comprises a pair of arcuate lateral scanning arms coupled to the head opposite each other.3. The dental imager of claim 2 , wherein each of the pair of arcuate lateral scanning arms includes a top scanner and a bottom scanner.4. The dental imager of claim 3 , wherein the top scanners or the bottom scanners mount to the pair of arcuate lateral scanning arms at an angle between 30 and 60 degrees and the other of the top ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a single lens that has a square exterior shape in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, an image sensor that has an square exterior shape which is same as the exterior shape of the single lens, in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, a sensor cover that has an exterior shape which is same as the exterior shape of the single lens, in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis; and a bonding resin portion that fixes the sensor cover to the single lens, The single lens is a lens which is formed in a prismatic shape. The single lens has first surface on an imaging subject side that has a plane, and has second surface on an imaging side that has a convex surface. 1. An endoscope comprising:a single lens,a sensor cover that covers an imaging area of an image sensor, and has an exterior shape being same as an exterior shape of the single lens, in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the single lens, anda bonding resin portion that fixes the sensor cover to the single lens, the optical axis of the single lens coinciding with a center of the imaging area,wherein an air layer is disposed between the single lens and the sensor cover glass,wherein a central portion of the single lens has a convex curved surface which protrudes in a substantially spherical shape configuring a lens surface of the convex surface on an imaging side; andwherein a peripheral edge portion of the single lens has a planar end surface, and has a bonding plane with the sensor cover glass over the planar end surface.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein a light-emitting surface of the convex curved surface contacts with the air layer.3. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the air layer includes dry air.4. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the air layer includes nitrogen.5. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the peripheral edge portion of the single lens has an inclined portion which is tapered so as to be ...

Endoscope

An endoscope includes a single lens that has a square exterior shape in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, an image sensor that has an square exterior shape which is same as the exterior shape of the single lens, in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, a sensor cover that has an exterior shape which is same as the exterior shape of the single lens, in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis; and a bonding resin portion that fixes the sensor cover to the single lens, The single lens is a lens which is formed in a prismatic shape. The single lens has first surface on an imaging subject side that has a plane, and has second surface on an imaging side that has a convex surface.

Surgical imaging device

A surgical imaging device and method configured to be inserted into a surgical site. The surgical imaging device includes a plurality of prongs. Each one of the prongs has an image sensor mounted thereon. The image sensors provide different image data corresponding to the surgical site, thus enabling a surgeon to view a surgical site from several different angles. The prongs may be moveable between a first position, suitable for insertion though a small surgical incision, and a second position, in which the prongs are separated from each other. In addition, the prongs may be bendable.

Image pickup apparatus and endoscope

An image pickup apparatus includes: a plurality of image pickup devices configured to pick up images of a same object and sequentially read the images for each line; an objective optical system configured to form the images at different image-forming positions on the image pickup devices; a memory configured to record predetermined time differences for reading the leading positions of the effective pixels of the images at the same timing; and an I2C control circuit configured to control the image reading timing of the image pickup devices by generating a plurality of synchronizing signals based on a master synchronizing signal and supplying the synchronizing signals to the image pickup devices after shifting the synchronizing signals by the respective predetermined time differences.

Endoscope system with interlaced image transmission

An endoscope system (200) includes an endoscope (100) including an imaging part (55) and a controller (13) separated from the endoscope and connected to the endoscope through a signal line (61). The imaging part (55) includes a plurality of light receiving portions (131) two-dimensionally arranged (133) and a driving part (57) that reads a charge signal stored in each of the light receiving portions (131). The driving part (57) conducts read scan in which read of the charge signals from the light receiving portions (131) in a main and sub scanning direction. The driving part (57) changes an order of outputting the lines in the image data by conducting the read scan on all lines included in the captured image so as to scan some lines successively with a prescribed number of lines interlaced along the sub scanning direction and scan the other lines successively from an interlaced line with the prescribed number of lines interlaced.

Endoskop für medizinische Zwecke

Ein Endoskop für medizinische Zwecke weist eine separate, modulartige Baueinheit 4 aus Kamerasystem 5 mit zugeordneter Optik 6, Lichtquelle 7 sowie einem Übertragungssystem 8 auf. Diese unsterilisierte Baueinheit 4 kann in ein sterilisiertes Gehäuse 1 eingesetzt werden.

DENTAL IMAGER AND METHOD FOR RECORDING PHOTOGRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS

A dental imager includes an elongated handle with a rotatable head coupled to a distal end thereof and having a central platform with a plurality of arcuate scanning arms pivotally coupled thereto by a hinge. The arcuate scanning arms are of a shape and size for general deployment around a tooth and each include at least one scanner and a roller guide that comfortably rolls along the surface of the tooth or gums to bias the scanners a desired distance from the surface of the tooth, conducive for imaging thereof. In this respect, such a dental imager may be used in a process to scan and record the contours of an intraoral surface, the data of which may be used to create a digital three-dimensional surface impression printable by a 3D printer or the like.

MINIMIZE IMAGE SENSOR I/O AND CONDUCTOR COUNTS IN ENDOSCOPE APPLICATIONS

The disclosure extends to systems and methods for reducing the area of an image sensor by employing bidirectional pads used for both image data issuance and configuration command reception and internal supply voltage generation, for reducing the number of conductors in an endoscope system.

Impedance matching device and endoscope provided with same

An impedance matching device comprises: a cable which transmits a square wave output from a solid-state imaging element; a double-correlated sampling circuit which fixes the timing of a feed-through sampling pulse to a timing exhibiting a high value for a square wave transmitted by the cable, and which conducts double-correlated sampling in such a way that the square wave is scanned by means of the square wave being sampled while the timing of a signal clamp pulse is varied based on the fixed timing of the feed-through sampling pulse; a variable resistor which is provided on the terminal side of the cable and has a variable resistance value; and a resistance value variation means which changes the resistance value of the variable resistor in such a way that the resistance value of the variable resistor matches the characteristic impedance of the cable, the resistance value of the variable resistor being changed on the basis of a signal that is output from the double-correlated sampling ...

Multi-angle image system for thoracoscope and peritoneoscope

DENTAL IMAGER AND METHOD FOR RECORDING PHOTOGRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS

IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND NOISE REDUCTION METHOD

An image capture device comprises a photoelectric conversion element, a first transfer part, a charge conversion part, a charge conversion part reset part, a signal output part, a first transfer line, a transfer capacitor, a second transfer part, a transfer capacitor reset part, a second transfer line, and a drive part. With a noise signal read-out operation whereby the transfer capacitor is reset when a signal of the charge conversion part is outputted to the first transfer line with the first transfer part in an off state and the charge conversion part reset, and an optical noise sum signal read-out operation which outputs the charge conversion part signal to the first transfer line when the transfer capacitor reset part is in an off state, the first transfer part is in an on state, and the charge which the photoelectric conversion element accumulates is transferred, the signal is outputted from the first transfer line via the second transfer line.

Relay device and medical device

An interface module 61 relays control signal communication between a main CPU 621 and a light source control CPU 651 and between the main CPU 621 and a camera head CPU 242. The interface module 61 includes an FPGA 610 having CPU I/Fs 611 to 613 that correspond to communication schemes of CPUs 621, 651, and 242, respectively, and first and second storage units 615 (617) and 616 (618). The FPGA 610 relays a control signal between the main CPU 621 and the light source control CPU 651 and between the main CPU 621 and the camera head CPU 242, while temporarily storing the control signal in the first and the second storage units 615 (617) and 616 (618). Moreover, a first communication timing and second and third communication timings are set at timings shifted from one another.

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a single lens that has a square exterior shape in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, an image sensor that has an square exterior shape which is same as the exterior shape of the single lens, in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, a sensor cover that has an exterior shape which is same as the exterior shape of the single lens, in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis; and a bonding resin portion that fixes the sensor cover to the single lens, The single lens is a lens which is formed in a prismatic shape. The single lens has first surface on an imaging subject side that has a plane, and has second surface on an imaging side that has a convex surface.

DISPOSABLE INTUBATION APPARATUS

The disposable intubation apparatus includes an intubation tube and a hollow guide tube which is inserted into a bore of the intubation tube to facilitate intubation of the intubation tube. The intubation tube is a hollow tube having opposite open ends, in which one end thereof is fixed to an adapter to be connected to an external device for supplying gas to the bore. The guide tube has open first and second ends and is arranged to be inserted into the intubation tube so that the second end is exposed to the outside of the adapter. The disposable intubation apparatus includes a receptacle which is detachably connected to the adapter of the intubation tube so as to facilitate intubation of the intubation tube using the guide tube.

STEERABLE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM WITH AUGMENTED VIEW

A steerable endoscope system is provided with an augmented view. An augmented reality display includes a rendered model of an anatomical structure corresponding to a patient anatomy pinned in the field of view, an endoscope marker moving through the virtual model, and an image from an endoscope at a location within the patient anatomy.

LIGHT PROCESSING ADAPTER FOR ENDOSCOPE

An adapter for an endoscope system comprises a housing, a light conducting element, a sensor to receive light waves emitted from the light conducting element, a converter connected to the sensor to convert light waves into an electrical signal comprising instructions for generating light with a light generator of an endoscope, and an electrical coupler connected to the converter to convey the electrical signal out of the housing to the endoscope. A method for communicating light control signals from an imaging and control system to an endoscope having light generating capabilities comprises generating light with a light generator, receiving light from the light generator at an adapter, sensing an intensity of light with a sensor, converting the intensity sensed by the sensor to light control signals for generating light with a light generator of the endoscope, and transmitting the light control signal to the light generator of the endoscope.

Inter-module link interface

A multi-function cable, and more particularly, a multi-function cable having components permitting its interchangeable use with a variety of modules, the modules including endoscopes, cameras input units and display units. The multi-function cable is capable of receiving inputs from multiple different types of modules having diverse data and signal formats and may generate diverse output signals compatible with differing modules. The multi-function cable is used in a medical operating room.

INTRA-ORAL CAMERA COUPLED DIRECTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY TO A COMPUTER

Micro-camera guide wire

A method of advancing a guidewire having an imaging device disposed thereon within a cavity of a body includes placing a guidewire into a cavity of a body, said guidewire having an image sensor disposed about a guide member on a distal end of the guidewire and a plurality of power lines operatively coupled to the guide member and the image sensor. At least two power lines of the plurality of power lines are disposed on opposing sides of the guide member and extend from the distal end of the guidewire to a proximal end of the guidewire. As the guidewire is advanced through the body cavity, the distal end of the guidewire is positioned by pulling one of the at least two power lines while maintaining the position of the other of the at least two power lines.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

A pressure monitoring device is provided for use with a tool such as a medical endoscope. The device includes a housing which is fluidically coupled with an internal volume of the endoscope. A pump is used to change the pressure inside the device housing and endoscope, thereby establishing a pressure differential from the ambient environment. During an endoscopy procedure, the pressure inside the device housing is monitored, and a change in pressure exceeding a predefined limit causes an alarm signal indicating a leak has occurred in the endoscope. The device housing may be directly mounted to the endoscope, located remotely and connected with a coupling tube, or integrated with an accessory device connected to the endoscope. The pump may be integrated internally to the device housing, or it may be a separate external pump which is connected to the housing. The pressure differential may be positive or negative relative to ambient.

INTEGRAL LIQUID COOLED LED LIGHT SOURCE FOR ENDOSCOPY AND SINGLE IRRIGATION/SUCTION AND POWER SUPPLY TUBING

A liquid cooled endoscopy unit having plurality of LED light source units integrated into the proximal end of the arthroscope. The LED light source is cooled by the sterile conventional irrigation fluid circulating inside a cooling chamber located in the body of the arthroscope and conveniently capable on demand of emitting UV light for fluorescence endoscopy. The inventive device conveniently incorporates and contains all tubing and power supply cables for the camera and LED light source in a single tubing.

Signal cable for endoscope

A composite cable formed by unitizing coaxial wires of a drive signal system by twisting and bundling, and a composite cable formed by unitizing coaxial wires of an output signal system by twisting and bundling are arranged so as to be positioned substantially on a straight line passing through a cable center axis, and other electric wires of a power supply system are arranged at positions that are substantially symmetrical to each other with respect to the straight line passing through the cable center axis. Then, the composite cables and the simple wires are collectively twisted and bundled, a binding tape is wound on an outer circumference thereof, and an outer circumference of the binding tape is further shielded by an overall shield and covered by a sheath, which is an outer coating, thereby forming a signal cable.

Electronic endoscopic apparatus

An imaging device is installed on a scope distal portion, and captures an image based on an imaging clock. An image processor portion performs image processing on the image captured by the imaging device, and displays the corresponding image based on a display clock on a monitor. A scope cable portion transmits data between the scope distal portion and the image processor portion. A clock oscillator generates a master clock. A first multiplying/dividing circuit multiplies and/or divides the master clock by (natural number/natural number), and generates a transmission clock whose frequency is lower than that of the imaging clock and is (natural number) times the frequency of a vertical synchronization signal.

Endoscopic Peripheral

An endoscopic peripheral includes a first end including at least a camera and one or more lights. The endoscopic peripheral may also include a second end may include a plug to physical connect the endoscopic peripheral to a computing device or a wireless device. The endoscopic peripheral may also include a flexible cable for communicating content captured by the camera to the computing device or wireless device. 1. An endoscopic peripheral , comprising:a flexible cable having a first end, the first end including at least a camera and one or more lights, the flexible cable further having a second end, the second end including a plug to physically connect the endoscopic peripheral to at least one of a computing device or a wireless device, wherein the flexible cable is adapted to communicate content captured by the camera to the computing device or wireless device.2. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , wherein the endoscopic peripheral is a plug-and-play device configured to communicate with the at least one of the computing device or the wireless device.3. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 2 , wherein the content is captured by default applications of the at least one of the computing device or the wireless device.4. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 2 , wherein the first end includes a segment configured to be bent into a preferred position and retain the preferred position.5. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , wherein the camera and the one or more lights are powered by the at least one of the computing device or the wireless device.6. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , further comprising:a memory connected to the camera, the memory is configured to store the content captured the camera for subsequent access.7. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 6 , wherein the memory includes an application for interfacing the endoscopic peripheral with the at least one of the computing device or the wireless device.8. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , further ...

FACIAL MASK AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION SYSTEM

According to one aspect of this invention, there is provided a medical facial mask having intubation port to insert an endotracheal tube; air ventilation port to perform artificial ventilation during intubation procedure; and a display device to display image of a patient's airway, wherein the image is transmitted from an image acquisition device which is inserted in the patient's airway. 1. A medical facial mask comprising:intubation port to insert an endotracheal tube;air ventilation port to perform artificial ventilation during intubation procedure; anda display device to display image of a patient's airway,wherein the image is transmitted from an image acquisition device which is inserted in the patient's airway.2. The medical facial mask as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein the display device can be detached from, and attached to the medical facial mask.3. The medical facial mask as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein the display device is a flexible display device which is attached to the medical facial mask following contour of the medical facial mask.4. The medical facial mask as set forth in claim 3 ,wherein the display device is a curved panel,and an image displayed on the curved panel is so amended that the image does not appear to be distorted.5. The medical facial mask as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein the display device is installed at the air ventilation port.6. The medical facial mask as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein the image acquisition device is inserted in, or installed at the endotracheal tube.7. An intubation system comprising:an endotracheal tube;a medical facial mask comprising an intubation port to insert the endotracheal tube, and an air ventilation port for artificial ventilation;an image acquisition device which is inserted in a patient's airway; anda display device to display image which is transmitted from the image acquisition device,wherein the display device is installed at the medical facial mask.8. The intubation system as set forth in claim ...

Hand-Operated Endoscope For Medical Purposes

A hand operated endoscope for medical purposes, the endoscope including a separate, modular unit consisting of a camera system with an associate lens system, light source and a transmission system. This unsterilized modular unit can be used in a sterilized housing. 1. A hand-operated endoscope for medical purposes , with a digital camera system with associated optical unit , with a light source and with a transmission system for transmitting the image data of the camera system or other data to an external receiver , which is associated with a monitor or another visualization device for depicting the image , characterized in that the camera system with associated optical unit , the light source and the transmission system define a module-like component and in that this module-like component is , as a separate component , arranged in a housing in such a way that the component is completely removed from the housing for a reuse of the endoscope , that it is subsequently only the housing that is sterilized and that , finally , the unsterilized component or another unsterilized component is reintroduced into the sterilized housing.2. The endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the housing has a lid which can be opened and closed.3. The endoscope as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the housing has a substantially tubular design claim 2 , with the lid being situated at the rear end of the housing.4. The endoscope as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that claim 2 , when the lid is removed claim 2 , a tubular part claim 2 , in particular a funnel claim 2 , can be placed onto the housing opening for the subsequent introduction of the component into the housing.5. The endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the housing has function buttons.6. The endoscope as claimed in claim 5 , characterized in that electric contacts are provided within the housing claim 5 , which electric contacts are connected to the function buttons and claim 5 ...

SURGICAL IMAGING DEVICE

A surgical imaging device and method configured to be inserted into a surgical site. The surgical imaging device includes a plurality of prongs. Each one of the prongs has an image sensor mounted thereon. The image sensors provide different image data corresponding to the surgical site, thus enabling a surgeon to view a surgical site from several different angles. The prongs may be moveable between a first position, suitable for insertion through a small surgical incision, and a second position, in which the prongs are separated from each other. In addition, the prongs may be bendable. 1. (canceled)2. A surgical imaging device , comprising:a body portion defining a longitudinal axis extending therealong;at least one leg extending through the body portion, the at least one leg including a flexible prong disposed at a distal portion thereof;a camera positioned on the flexible prong of the at least one leg in a crosswise configuration;at least one control lever configured to actuate movement of the flexible prong in a plurality of transverse directions with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body portion; andat least one light guide extending through the at least one leg and the flexible prong, the at least one light guide providing operable communication between the camera and at least one imaging sensor positioned on the body portion.3. The surgical imaging device of claim 2 , further comprising at least one light source positioned adjacent the camera.4. The surgical imaging device of claim 2 , wherein the camera includes at least a lens and an imaging sensor.5. The surgical Imaging device of claim 2 , wherein the camera is a charged coupled device (CCD).6. The surgical imaging device of claim 2 , wherein the camera is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor.7. The surgical imaging device of claim 2 , further comprising a data cable interconnecting the camera and an external processing source for transmitting image information from the camera to the external ...

Force feedback control system for video endoscope

A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.

CONTROLLER

A controller controls a first device, one of an endoscope and a treatment instrument being the first device, a remaining one of the endoscope and the treatment instrument being a second device, the endoscope comprising an insertion tube and a self-propelled mechanism adapted to generate force for insertion or removal of the insertion tube. The controller includes a determination unit configured to determine whether or not the second device is functioning; and a control unit configured to restrict an operation of the first device if the second device is determined to be functioning. 1. A controller configured to control a first device , one of an endoscope and a treatment instrument being the first device , a remaining one of the endoscope and the treatment instrument being a second device , the endoscope comprising an insertion tube and a self-propelled mechanism adapted to generate force for insertion or removal of the insertion tube , the controller comprising:at least one circuit configured to determine whether or not the second device is functioning; andrestrict an operation of the first device if the second device is determined to be functioning.2. The controller according to claim 14 , whereinthe first device is the endoscope,the second device is the treatment instrument, the treatment instrument being a high-frequency treatment instrument adapted to output high-frequency power, andthe at least one circuit is configured to detect an output of the high-frequency treatment instrument,determine that the second device is functioning if the output of the high-frequency treatment instrument is detected, andcontrol an operation of the self-propelled mechanism.3. The controller according to claim 2 , wherein the detector is configured to detect noise of the high-frequency power on a signal line for operating the self-propelled mechanism.4. The controller according to claim 2 , whereinthe endoscope further comprises an antenna adapted to detect an electromagnetic wave ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes an opto-electric composite module, an optical fiber, and a plurality of electric cables each including a core wire and a shielding wire. The opto-electric composite module includes a light emitting device, a wiring board including a plurality of bonding electrodes to which the plurality of core wires are bonded, a ferrule causing the optical fiber inserted into a first through hole to be optically coupled to the light emitting device, and a cable holder having grooves to which the plurality of core wires are fixed with the plurality of core wires so disposed as to be bonded to the plurality of respective bonding electrodes. The cable holder is a holder conductor electrically connected to a ground potential electrode of the image pickup device, and the shielding wires in the electric cables are bonded to the holder conductor of the cable holder via an electrically conductive member. 1. An endoscope including an opto-electric composite module disposed in a distal end portion of an insertion portion and configured to convert an electric signal into an optical signal , an optical fiber inserted through the insertion portion and configured to transmit the optical signal , and a plurality of electric cables inserted through the insertion portion and each include a core wire and a shielding wire ,wherein the opto-electric composite module comprises:an image pickup device;a light emitting device configured to convert the electric signal outputted by the image pickup device into the optical signal;a wiring board having a first principal surface and a second principal surface, with the light emitting device mounted on the first principal surface, and including a plurality of bonding electrodes to which the plurality of core wires are bonded, respectively;a ferrule having a first through hole, with the optical fiber inserted into the first through hole optically coupled to the light emitting device; anda cable holder having a plurality of grooves or holes ...

Endoscope

An endoscope includes: an insertion portion configured to be inserted into a subject; an image sensor configured to acquire an image of the subject; a distal end constituting portion that includes a mounting portion having a hole shape and used for mounting the image sensor, and two communication portions for allowing the mounting portion to communicate with outside of the distal end constituting portion; a signal cable that includes two signal line groups, the signal line groups including a plurality of signal lines configured to transmit signals acquired by the image sensor; a channel that is inserted into a space formed by the two signal line groups of the signal cable, and that allows an elongated member to be inserted in the channel; and a tubular portion that has a tubular shape and allows the signal cable and the channel to be inserted in the tubular portion.

ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICE AND OVERTUBE

An overtube to be inserted into a body wall is provided with an endoscope insertion passage and a treatment tool insertion passage, the treatment tool insertion passage is provided parallel to a reference axis of the overtube, and the endoscope insertion passage is provided obliquely to the reference axis. A slider, which is engaged with the endoscope and the treatment tool inserted through the respective insertion passages and causes the endoscope and the treatment tool to interlock with each other and move forward and backward, is arranged inside the overtube so as to be movable in a forward-backward direction of the overtube. An endoscope engagement part engaged with the endoscope in the slider is movable in an upward-downward direction, and moves upward and downward along the position of the oblique endoscope insertion passage together with the movement of the slider in the forward-backward direction. 1. An endoscopic surgical device comprising:an endoscope including an endoscope insertion part having an observation part provided at a distal end thereof;a treatment tool including a treatment tool insertion part having a treatment part provided at a distal end thereof; andan overtube that guides the endoscope insertion part and the treatment tool insertion part into a body cavity,wherein the overtube includesan overtube body that passes through a body wall and is inserted into the body cavity,an endoscope insertion passage that is provided inside the overtube body and allows the endoscope insertion part to be inserted therethrough so as to be movable forward and backward,a treatment tool insertion passage that is provided inside the overtube body and allows the treatment tool insertion part to be inserted therethrough so as to be movable forward and backward, andan interlocking member that includes an endoscope engagement part engaged with the endoscope insertion part inserted through the endoscope insertion passage, and a treatment tool engagement part engaged ...

ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICE AND OVERTUBE

An endoscopic surgical device and an overtube that allows the state of a distal end of a treatment tool to be easily checked while reducing the diameter of the overtube and can improve surgical efficiency. An endoscope insertion part of an endoscope and a treatment tool insertion part of a treatment tool are insertable through an overtube inserted into a body wall, and a slider is provided for moving the endoscope insertion part and the treatment tool insertion part forward and backward in an interlocking manner. A guide part that guides the endoscope insertion part in a direction away from a distal end of the treatment tool insertion part is provided in the vicinity of an endoscope delivery port in a distal end cap at the distal end of the overtube, and the endoscope insertion part is delivered in an oblique direction from the endoscope delivery port. 1. An endoscopic surgical device comprising:a first medical instrument having a first insertion part to be inserted into a body cavity;a second medical instrument having a second insertion part to be inserted into the body cavity; andan overtube that guides the first insertion part and the second insertion part into the body cavity,wherein the overtube includesan overtube body that passes through a body wall and is inserted into the body cavity,a first insertion passage that is provided inside the overtube body and allows the first insertion part to be inserted therethrough so as to be movable forward and backward,a second insertion passage that is provided inside the overtube body and allows the second insertion part to be inserted therethrough so as to be movable forward and backward, andan interlocking member that includes a first coupling part coupled to the first insertion part inserted through the first insertion passage and a second coupling part coupled to the second insertion part inserted through the second insertion passage, the interlocking member being arranged inside the overtube body so as to be movable ...

Video Endoscope and Handle, Including Driven Rotation Limitation, For Video Endoscope

The invention concerns a handle for a video endoscope including a housing and an interface portion rotatably supported relative to the housing where the interface portion includes a first connector element at its distal end section that is connectable to a second connector element of an associated elongate shaft of the video endoscope. Thereby a detachable, rotatable electrical and/or mechanical connection between the handle and the associated shaft is achieved. The coupling includes an electrical connection assembly arranged at an exterior of the interface portion forming an electrical connection to a stationary electric component of the handle. The handle includes a mechanical rotation stop for a rotation of the interface portion relative to the housing such that a rotation range is limited and damage to the electrical connection assembly is prevented.

Systems and methods for communicating over a reduced number of conductors in a teleoperational system

A system and method for a teleoperational medical system is provided is provided that can include one or more processors, conductors can extend through a shaft with an interface positioned at a proximal end of the shaft and a sensor(s) positioned at a distal end of the shaft, and the conductors can electrically couple the sensor(s) to the processor via the interface. Signals can be transmitted over the conductors between the sensor(s) and the processor(s). The signals can include power and control signals transmitted in one direction over the conductors and sensor data transmitted in an opposite direction over the same conductors.

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes: a rigid insertion portion inserted into a subject; an image sensor provided at a distal end of the insertion portion and configured to acquire an image of the subject; a rigid channel provided in the insertion portion, extended to be inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis of the insertion portion, and having a tubular shape into which a long member is inserted; and a signal cable including signal lines extended from the image sensor to transmit a signal acquired by the image sensor, and formed by winding a portion around an outer circumference of the channel at least one turn, wherein an arrangement of the channel and the signal cable at a first end side of the insertion portion is different from an arrangement of the channel and the signal cable at a second end side of the insertion portion. 1. An endoscope comprising:a rigid insertion portion inserted into a subject;an image sensor provided at a distal end of the insertion portion and configured to acquire an image of the subject;a rigid channel provided in the insertion portion, extended to be inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis of the insertion portion, and having a tubular shape into which a long member is inserted; anda signal cable including signal lines extended from the image sensor to transmit a signal acquired by the image sensor, and formed by winding a portion around an outer circumference of the channel at least one turn,wherein an arrangement of the channel and the signal cable at a first end side of the insertion portion is different from an arrangement of the channel and the signal cable at a second end side of the insertion portion.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , whereina cross section of the signal cable perpendicular to the longitudinal axis has an elliptical or long circular shape.3. The endoscope according to claim 1 , whereinthe signal cable includes signal line groups, each of the signal line groups including the signal lines.4. The endoscope ...

Systems and Methods for Confirmation of Prior Catheter Tip Placement

A catheter assembly including one or more conductive pathways to assist with placement of the catheter assembly into a patient's vasculature by enabling ECG signals emanating from the patient's heart to be detected, and a method for reconfirming an initial position of a distal end of a catheter tube of the catheter assembly. The conductive pathways can be configured to reconfirm via ECG signal detection proper placement of the catheter tube at a time subsequent to initial catheter placement into the vasculature. The catheter assembly can include an outer conductive pathway deposited on an outer surface of the catheter tube. The outer conductive pathway can have a distal end located distal to a portion of the catheter tube at a skin insertion site when the catheter tube is inserted into a patient. 1. A method for reconfirming an initial position of a distal end of a catheter tube positioned in a patient , the catheter tube part of a catheter assembly , the method comprising:detecting an intravascular ECG signal via an inner conductive pathway in a lumen of the catheter tube;detecting a reference ECG signal via an outer conductive pathway deposited on an outer surface of the catheter tube;determining a current position of the distal end of the catheter tube based on detection of the intravascular ECG signal and the reference ECG signal; andcomparing the current position of the distal end of the catheter tube with the initial position of the distal end of the catheter tube.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detection of the intravascular ECG signal and the reference ECG signal produces a lead configuration according to Einthoven's triangle of electrocardiography.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the inner conductive pathway is defined by a conductive stylet configured for insertion into the lumen of the catheter tube.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the conductive stylet is configured to operably connect with a conductive solution ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing device, an endoscope system, and an image processing method capable of efficiently saving a moving image in which a lesion is shown. An image processing device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a moving image acquisition unit that acquires an examination moving image by an endoscope, a report information acquisition unit that acquires report information on an examination corresponding to the examination moving image, the report information including at least one of subject information of a still image acquired in the examination or acquisition time information of the still image, a report information analysis unit that extracts at least one of subject information of a lesion image or acquisition time information of the lesion image from the report information, and a moving image saving unit that saves a lesion moving image, which is a moving image for a time range in which the lesion image is included in the examination moving image, on the basis of a result of the extraction. 1. An image processing device comprising:a moving image acquisition unit that acquires an examination moving image by an endoscope;a report information acquisition unit that acquires report information on an examination corresponding to the examination moving image, the report information including at least one of subject information of a still image acquired in the examination or acquisition time information of the still image;a report information analysis unit that extracts at least one of subject information of a lesion image or acquisition time information of the lesion image from the report information; anda moving image saving unit that saves a lesion moving image, which is a moving image for a time range in which the lesion image is included in the examination moving image, on the basis of a result of the extraction,wherein the moving image saving unit determines whether to save the lesion ...

Medical observation apparatus and observation visual field correction method

A medical observation apparatus includes: an imaging unit which acquires captured video data, the captured video data being data of a captured video obtained by capturing an image of an observation target; a supporting unit which supports the imaging unit; a trigger operation detecting unit which detects a trigger operation, the trigger operation being a predetermined operation associated with an operation of the imaging unit; a surgical tool recognizing unit which recognizes a form of a surgical tool included in the captured video based on the captured video data; and an observation visual field correcting unit which corrects an observation visual field based on the form of the surgical tool recognized by the surgical tool recognizing unit when the trigger operation is detected by the trigger operation detecting unit, the observation visual field being a range of a displayed video on a display device based on the captured video data.

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE

An image pickup apparatus includes: a plurality of image pickup devices configured to pick up images of a same object and sequentially read the images for each line; an objective optical system configured to form the images at different image-forming positions on the image pickup devices; a memory configured to record predetermined time differences for reading the leading positions of the effective pixels of the images at the same timing; and an I2C control circuit configured to control the image reading timing of the image pickup devices by generating a plurality of synchronizing signals based on a master synchronizing signal and supplying the synchronizing signals to the image pickup devices after shifting the synchronizing signals by the respective predetermined time differences. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:a plurality of image pickup devices configured to pick up images of a same object and sequentially read the images for each line;an optical system configured to form the images at different image-forming positions on the plurality of image pickup devices;a memory configured to record information on predetermined time differences in consideration of a difference in number of leading lines among a plurality of effective pixels in order to change image reading timing for reading the plurality of effective pixels at a same timing from leading positions of the plurality of effective pixels picked up at different image-forming positions by the plurality of image pickup devices; anda timing control circuit configured to control the image reading timing of the plurality of image pickup devices by generating a plurality of synchronizing signals based on a master synchronizing signal from a processor so as to independently control the image reading timing of the plurality of image pickup devices, and supplying the plurality of synchronizing signals to the plurality of image pickup devices after shifting the plurality of synchronizing signals from the master ...

IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A CAMERA HEAD OF AN IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS SET

An arrangement of an image recording apparatus with a storage device () on a side of an interface () with a camera control unit () that faces the camera head () and for implementing in the camera control unit () a configuration unit () with which camera-head-specific information is readable from the storage device () and transmittable to an image signal pre-processing unit () of the camera head () for configuration. 112334273789810210911224. An image recording apparatus () comprising a camera control unit () and a camera head () , the camera head () including an image signal pre-processing unit () for generating an image signal stream , and the camera control unit () has an image signal processing unit () , and wherein the camera head () is releasably connectable to the image signal processing unit () via an interface () for transmitting the image signal stream , a storage device () containing camera-head-specific information is connectable via the interface () to a configuration unit () in the camera control unit () , and the configuration unit () is set up for receiving the camera-head-specific information from the connected storage device () and for reading configuration data , corresponding to the camera-head-specific information , from a configuration data storage device () of the camera control unit () , and the camera control unit () is set up for configuring the image signal pre-processing unit () with the configuration data.2181391514. The image recording apparatus () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the interface () is implemented at a connecting cable () claim 1 , the storage device () is arranged at or in a connection () of the interface that is implemented at an end () of the connecting cable that faces the camera control unit claim 1 , or both.319. The image recording apparatus () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the storage device () is readable in at least one of a wire-connected or a wireless fashion419. The image recording apparatus () as claimed in ...

Medical imaging system

A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a medical device. The medical device may include an elongate member, having a proximal end and a distal end and at least two lumens extending therebetween. At least one of the lumens may be an imaging lumen configured to hold an imaging device, and an imaging device may be disposed inside the imaging lumen. A signal transmitting device may extend longitudinally through the imaging lumen. A distal end of the signal transmitting device may be operably coupled to the imaging device and a proximal end may be operably coupled to a processor. The processor may be located outside of the imaging lumen. The signal transmitting device may transmit signals between the imaging device and the processor. A grounded, braided catheter may be disposed within and extend the length of the elongate member, surrounding the imaging lumen. 1. A medical device , comprising:an elongate member, having a proximal end and a distal end and at least two lumens extending therebetween, wherein at least one of the lumens is an imaging lumen;an imaging device associated with the imaging lumen;a signal transmitting device extending longitudinally within the imaging lumen and having a distal end operably coupled to the imaging device;a processor operably coupled to a proximal end of the signal transmitting device and disposed outside of a proximal end of the imaging lumen; andan electromagnetic interference shielding catheter disposed within and extending the length of the elongate member and surrounding a portion of the imaging lumen.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the imaging device is a camera.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the signal transmitting device is a cable.4. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic interference shielding catheter completely surrounds the circumference of the imaging lumen.5. The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising an illumination device associated with an illumination ...

REDUCTION OF ENDOSCOPE HIGH FREQUENCY LEAKAGE CURRENT USING A COMMON-MODE CHOKE

An endoscope includes a body and a circuit board mounted within the body. A cable couples the circuit board to an imaging system. A common-mode choke is mounted within the body and is configured to electrically isolate the cable from the body at cautery frequencies. A method includes twisting a plurality of wires together to form a twisted set of wires. The twisted set of wires is wound around a core so that windings do not overlap, and so that a first winding and a last winding are separated from each other. Wires in the twisted set of wires are coupled to a plurality of wires in the cable. Also, these wires in the twisted set of wires are also coupled to the circuit board. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:a cable, an imaging system, and an endoscope;the cable being configured to be connected to the imaging system and to the endoscope;the cable including a first plurality of wires; and a body;', 'a circuit board mounted within the body; and', 'a common-mode choke mounted in the body, the common-mode choke being coupled to the first plurality of wires and being coupled to the circuit board., 'the endoscope being configured to be connected to the cable, the endoscope comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the cable further comprising a shield claim 1 , the first plurality of wires being enclosed in the shield claim 1 , the shield being connected to the common-mode choke and being electrically isolated from the body by the common-mode choke.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , the common-mode choke having a first winding and a last winding claim 1 , the first winding not overlapping with and separated from the last winding.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , the common-mode choke having a plurality of non-overlapping windings.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , the plurality of non-overlapping windings including a first winding and a last winding claim 4 , the first winding not overlapping with and separated from the last winding.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , the common-mode choke ...

IMAGING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE, AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

In an imaging device, a pixel signal processing circuit outputs an imaging signal based on a pixel signal. A level shift circuit shifts a first level of the imaging signal in a direction in which the first level is away from a second level of a reference signal or shifts the second level in a direction in which the second level is away from the first level. A signal output terminal outputs the reference signal and the imaging signal, the first level of which is shifted, to an imaging signal processing circuit or outputs the reference signal the second level of which is shifted, and the imaging signal. The imaging signal processing circuit calculates a difference between the reference signal and the imaging signal output from the signal output terminal. 1. An imaging device , comprising:a plurality of pixels configured to output pixel signals;a pixel signal processing circuit configured to process each of the pixel signals and output an imaging signal based on the pixel signal;a reference signal generation circuit configured to generate a reference signal;a level shift circuit configured to shift a first level of the imaging signal in a direction in which the first level is away from a second level of the reference signal or shift the second level in a direction in which the second level is away from the first level;and a signal output terminal configured to output the reference signal generated by the reference signal generation circuit and the imaging signal, the first level of which is shifted by the level shift circuit, to an imaging signal processing circuit, or output the reference signal, the second level of which is shifted by the level shift circuit, and the imaging signal output from the pixel signal processing ircuit to the imaging signal processing circuit, wherein the imaging signal processing circuit calculates a difference between the reference signal and the imaging signal output from the signal output terminal .2. The imaging device according to ...

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

An image pickup apparatus includes: a second clock generation portion configured to generate a second clock, which is set independently of and asynchronously with the first clock; a second vertical synchronizing signal generation portion configured to generate a second vertical synchronizing signal, according to the second clock and the first vertical synchronizing signal; a sensor synchronization control signal generation portion configured to generate a sensor synchronization control signal, according to the second clock and the second vertical synchronizing signal; and the image pickup device configured to pick up an image of an object according to the sensor synchronization control signal, and according to the internal vertical synchronizing drive timing. 1. An image pickup apparatus connectable to a processor including a first clock generation portion configured to generate a predetermined first clock and a first vertical synchronizing signal generation portion configured to generate a predetermined first vertical synchronizing signal , the image pickup apparatus comprising:a second clock generation portion configured to generate a second clock to drive an image pickup device, which is set independently of and asynchronously with the first clock;a second vertical synchronizing signal generation portion configured to receive the first vertical synchronizing signal and generate a second vertical synchronizing signal including a period synchronized at least at a frame rate with the first vertical synchronizing signal, according to the second clock and the first vertical synchronizing signal;a sensor synchronization control signal generation portion configured to generate a sensor synchronization control signal capable of clock synchronous communication by a serial communication standard, according to the second clock and the second vertical synchronizing signal; andthe image pickup device for which internal vertical synchronizing drive timing is set according to ...

URETEROSCOPE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

A ureteroscope system including a handpiece, a catheter, and a cable. The handpiece has a catheter end, a control end opposite to the catheter end, a working channel port positioned proximate to the catheter end and distal to the control end, and a cable port positioned proximate to the catheter end and distal to the control end. The catheter extends from the catheter end of the handpiece, and includes a working channel in fluid communication with the working channel port, a distal end, and an image sensor positioned at the distal end of the catheter. The cable is connected to the handpiece at the cable port and configured to provide power to the image sensor and communicate with one or more electronic devices. 110-. (canceled)11. A ureteroscope system , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a catheter end;', 'a control end opposite to the catheter end;', 'a central portion positioned between the catheter end and the control end, the central portion having a rounded first surface, a rounded second surface opposite to the rounded first surface, and two opposing substantially flat sides between the rounded first surface and the rounded second surface, a longitudinal central plane of the handpiece being positioned between the two opposing substantially flat sides;', 'a working channel port disposed on the rounded first surface along the longitudinal central plane proximate to the catheter end and distal to the control end; and', 'a cable port disposed on the rounded second surface along the longitudinal central plane proximate to the catheter end and distal to the control end'], '#text': 'a handpiece including:'}a catheter extending from the catheter end of the handpiece, the catheter including a working channel in fluid communication with the working channel port, a distal end, and an image sensor positioned at the distal end of the catheter.12. The ureteroscope system of claim 11 , further comprising one or more controls positioned on the handpiece proximate to the control end ...

IMAGING NEEDLE APPARATUS

An imaging device includes a needle, an imager, and a syringe. The needle includes a tip. The imager includes a plurality of stacked integrated circuits (ICs). The syringe is coupled to the needle. 1a needle including a tip;an imager disposed on the needle, the imager including a plurality of stacked integrated circuits (ICs); anda syringe coupled to the needle.. An imaging device, comprising: The present application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/036,609 filed May 13, 2016, which is a National Stage of International Patent Application No. PCT/US16/31319 filed on May 6, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/159,182, filed on May 8, 2015, which are incorporated by reference.Traditional surgical procedures are open procedures. In an open surgical procedure, a surgeon makes a large incision on a patient in order to view and correct physical ailments using surgical tools. Open procedures have several drawbacks. The large surgical incisions used to perform open procedures can become infected. Surgeons may damage surrounding tissues during open procedures, while trying to manipulate the surgical site. Open procedures often require patients to undergo full anesthesia, which independently increases risks of death and/or serious complications. In addition, open procedures can cause patients severe discomfort during recovery periods.In order to avoid the complications of open procedures, surgeons have developed minimally invasive surgical techniques to perform surgeries that were traditionally performed as open procedures. In contrast to open procedures, minimally invasive procedures can be performed by inserting surgical tools through small incisions in a patient's skin. Minimally invasive procedures have various advantages over open procedures, including lower infection risks, lower patient discomfort, and lower anesthesia requirements.The small incisions used in minimally invasive procedures make viewing the ...

Flexible-wire Traction-type Capsule Endoscope and Manufacture Method thereof

The present invention discloses a flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope and a manufacture method thereof, which mainly includes a capsule endoscope housed in a pockety body and leads out a flexible wire for traction. The manufacture method of the flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope includes steps of mold integrating, film coating, adhering, shaping, assembling, sealing and wire fixing. According to the present invention, a finished product of the flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope is prepared by assembling a conventional capsule endoscope with a processed pockety body, and finally sealing and fixing. The manufacturing technique of the product is simple and easy, raw materials used are natural without pollution and are cheap, and the processing procedure is easy to be automatized, i.e., the productivity is easy to improve; from the aspect of application, the flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope has a small structure volume, is easy to swallow, and causes small negative reactions to patients.

ENDOSCOPE, IMAGE PICKUP MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP MODULE

An image pickup module includes a stacked device in which a plurality of elements are stacked, adjacent elements are electrically connected together by element joints and a rear surface electrode is arranged on a rear surface, a wiring board in which a first electrode electrically connected to the rear surface electrode by a relay joint and a second electrode electrically connected to the first electrode via a relay wiring pattern are arranged, and a signal cable electrically connected to the second electrode via a cable joint, and in the stacked device, of a first region and a second region obtained by dividing the rear surface into two portions, the element joints are arranged only in a first space in which the first region is extended in an optical axis direction and the rear surface electrode is arranged only in the second region. 1. An endoscope provided with an image pickup module , the image pickup module comprising:a stacked device that is a rectangular parallelepiped including a light receiving surface, a rear surface on a back side of the light receiving surface and four side surfaces, a plurality of elements including an image pickup device being stacked, the plurality of elements being electrically connected together by element joints, a rear surface electrode being arranged on the rear surface;a relay section provided with a first electrode electrically connected to the rear surface electrode of the stacked device by relay joints and a second electrode electrically connected to the first electrode via a relay wiring pattern; anda signal cable electrically connected to the second electrode of the relay section by cable joints, whereinin the stacked device, of a first region and a second region obtained by dividing the rear surface into two portions, the element joints are arranged only in a first space in which the first region is extended in an optical axis direction and the rear surface electrode is arranged only in the second region.2. An image pickup ...

REDUCTION OF ENDOSCOPE HIGH FREQUENCY LEAKAGE CURRENT USING A COMMON-MODE CHOKE

A method of operating an imaging system includes reducing common-mode current induced on a cable connected between an imaging system and an endoscope by utilizing a common-mode choke between the cable and a circuit within the endoscope, the common-mode choke being mounted within a body of the endoscope. 1. A method of operating an imaging system , the method comprising:reducing common-mode current induced on a cable connected between an imaging system and an endoscope by utilizing a common-mode choke between the cable and a circuit within the endoscope, the common-mode choke being mounted within a body of the endoscope.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:shielding a first plurality of wires of the cable with a shield enclosing the first plurality of wires, wherein the shield is connected to the common-mode choke and is electrically isolated from the body by the common-mode choke.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the circuit is on a circuit board; andthe common-mode choke connects the first plurality of wires to the circuitry board and the shield to a ground of the body.4. The method of claim 1 , the common-mode choke having a first winding and a last winding claim 1 , the first winding not overlapping with and separated from the last winding.5. The method of claim 1 , the common-mode choke having a plurality of non-overlapping windings.6. The method of claim 5 , the plurality of non-overlapping windings including a first winding and a last winding claim 5 , the first winding not overlapping with and separated from the last winding.7. The method of claim 1 , the common-mode choke having a second plurality of wires and a core claim 1 , the second plurality of wires having a first end and a second end claim 1 , a portion of the second plurality of wires between the first end and second end being wound around the core in non-overlapping windings and being wound so that the first end and the second end are separated from one another claim 1 , wherein wires of ...

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

An endoscope system is disclosed that included a camera head, a detection unit, and a distortion correction processing unit. The camera head is detachably connected to an eyepiece unit of a plurality of types of endoscopes inserted into a subject, the camera head including an imaging unit that captures a subject image received from an endoscope among the plurality of types of endoscopes that is connected to the eyepiece. The detection unit that detects a size of the subject image in the captured image on the basis of a luminance signal of each pixel in the captured image obtained by the imaging unit. The distortion correction processing unit that corrects an optical distortion of the captured image depending on sizes of a plurality of different subject images. 1. An endoscope system comprising:a camera head detachably connected to an eyepiece unit of a plurality of types of endoscopes to be inserted into a subject, the camera head including an imaging unit that captures a subject image received from an endoscope among the plurality of types of endoscopes that is connected to the eyepiece;a detection unit that detects a size of the subject image in a captured image obtained by the imaging unit, in accordance with a luminance signal of each pixel in the captured image; anda distortion correction processing unit that corrects an optical distortion of the captured image depending on sizes of a plurality of the subject images that are different from one another.2. The endoscope system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a recording unit that records a plurality of existing correction parameters respectively associated with the sizes of the plurality of the subject images that are different from one another to correct an optical distortion of the captured image; anda parameter reading unit that reads, from the recording unit, an existing correction parameter associated with the same size of the subject image as the size of the subject image detected by the detection ...

Signal processing apparatus

A signal processing apparatus relays communication of control signals between a controller and a plurality of processing modules, and includes: a communication device configured to perform communication of the control signals with the plurality of processing modules; a plurality of first storages provided respectively to correspond to the plurality of processing modules, the plurality of first storages being configured to store the control signals written by the controller; a second storage configured to store: address information indicating each communication address assigned to each of the plurality of processing modules; and correspondence information indicating correspondence relationships between the plurality of first storages and a plurality of module-side storages respectively included in the plurality of processing modules; and a synchronization processor configured to synchronize the plurality of first storages with the plurality of corresponding module-side storages via the communication device based on the address information and the correspondence information.

MEDICAL DEVICE INTRODUCTION AND IMAGING SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A medical device introduction system is adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient. The system includes a medical imager including a body member having a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, an imaging device carried at a distal portion of the elongate member, and an introducer enclosing the elongate member. A manipulator is configured for imparting displacement of the introducer to form an angled end portion to define a line of sight extending from the angled end portion. The manipulator is further configured for altering the line of sight to increase a viewing angle of the imaging device. 120-. (canceled)21. A medical device introduction system adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient , the system comprising:a body member having a handle;an introducer sleeve, the introducer sleeve defining a viewing channel along a length thereof terminating in a viewing lumen, and further defining a fluid passage channel along a length thereof terminating in a fluid passage lumen;an elongate member extending from the handle and slideably received within the introducer sleeve;an imaging device carried at a distal portion of the elongate member, the imaging device proximal the viewing lumen when the elongate member is slideably received within the introducer sleeve,wherein the viewing lumen is sealed at a terminal end of the introducer sleeve and the fluid passage lumen is exposed to allow fluid flow into a patient from the fluid passage channel.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein a light source is provided in communication with the elongate member.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the viewing lumen is sealed at the terminal end with a transparent member extending across and sealing the viewing lumen.24. The system of claim 23 , wherein the light source is defined within the handle.25. The system of claim 21 , wherein the handle defines a grip portion that extends at an ...

ENDOSCOPE AND IMAGE PICKUP MODULE

An endoscope includes an image pickup module, and the image pickup module includes: an image pickup device an external electrode being disposed on a back surface of the image pickup device; a wiring element provided with a through-hole passing through a first main surface and a second main surface, a first electrode on the first main surface being bonded with the external electrode; a signal cable bonded with a second electrode on the second main surface of the wiring element; and a first resin that seals a first bump bonding the first electrode and the external electrode and a second bump bonding the second electrode and the signal cable, and fills the through-hole. 1. An endoscope configured to transmit , by a signal cable , an image pickup signal outputted by an image pickup module disposed at a distal end portion of an insertion portion ,wherein the image pickup module comprises:an image pickup device that includes a light receiving surface and a back surface, an external electrode being disposed on the back surface;a wiring element that includes a first main surface and a second main surface and is provided with a through-hole passing through the first main surface and the second main surface, a first electrode being disposed on the first main surface, a second electrode being disposed on the second main surface, and the first electrode being bonded with the external electrode of the image pickup device;the signal cable bonded with the second electrode of the wiring element; anda first resin that seals a first bond portion bonding the first electrode and the external electrode and a second bond portion bonding the second electrode and the signal cable, and fills the through-hole.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 ,wherein an interval between the back surface and the first main surface is smaller than an internal dimension of the through-hole.3. The endoscope according to claim 2 ,wherein the interval is 30 μm or smaller, and the internal dimension is 100 μm ...

Wireless swivel camera laparoscopic instrument with a virtual mapping and guidance system

A lighted swivel laparoscopic imaging apparatus has a shaft having a proximal end opposite a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for attachment to an actuator, wherein a longitudinal axis extends through the shaft, between the proximal and distal ends, wherein the distal end is configured for insertion into patient anatomy and for attachment of one or more laparoscopic tools, wherein at least a first laparoscopic tool at the distal end pivots on a first gimbal apparatus that is actable, from the actuator at the proximal end of the shaft, to rotate the at least the first laparoscopic tool about the longitudinal axis of the shaft and, further, to rotate the at least the first laparoscopic tool about at least a second axis, orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The images from the laparoscopic instrument may be viewed in virtual format with a virtual overlay of where the instruments exist and are moving inside the body from an AR/XR headset or other 3D viewing device.

Endoscope

An endoscope includes at least one lens having a circular exterior shape in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, an image sensor that has a square exterior shape in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and has one side whose length is same as length of a diameter of the lens, a sensor cover that has a square exterior shape in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and has one side whose length is same as one side length of the image sensor, a bonding resin portion that fixes the sensor cover to the lens, the optical axis of the lens coinciding with a center of the imaging area.

SINGLE-USE, PORT DEPLOYABLE ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPE

The multi-section deployable and articulating endoscope is designed with tubing and flat cables that are small enough that the endoscope becomes a thin stick that is minimally invasive and usable with other devices in a common port. The endoscope includes very thin flat cables that are used for electrical connectivity and threaded above and below an articulation and deployment hinge for opening the endoscope passively using an adjustable tension spring, or by pulling on a first cable and closing the endoscope by pulling on a second cable, When in a tubular configuration the endoscope may be inserted into the port and an insufflation membrane inside the port forms an air seal with the endoscope, which aids in insufflation and desufflation. 1. A device comprising:a deployable housing with a hinge rotation relative to a secondary section, forming a first aperture and a second aperture on the side of a distal section of the device,a light source positioned inside the first aperture that is coupled to the housing, the light source for illuminating the body cavity;a digital camera sensor positioned inside the second aperture that is coupled to the housing, the camera for capturing images;a control unit in the secondary section; anda first thin flat cable and a second thin flat cable electrically coupled with the digital camera sensor and the light source, the first thin flat cable and the second thin flat cable are used to provide power to the digital camera sensor and light source, and transmit control and video signals back and forth from the control unit to and from the digital camera sensor.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first thin flat cable or the second thin flat cable or a third thin flat cable is physically fixed at the distal section claim 1 , and adjustably connected to a tension spring at a proximal section claim 1 , holding the distal section rotational hinge in a specific angle from a midsection of the device.3. The device of claim 1 , further ...

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a medical device. The medical device may include an elongate member, having a proximal end and a distal end and at least two lumens extending therebetween. At least one of the lumens may be an imaging lumen configured to hold an imaging device, and an imaging device may be disposed inside the imaging lumen. A signal transmitting device may extend longitudinally through the imaging lumen. A distal end of the signal transmitting device may be operably coupled to the imaging device and a proximal end may be operably coupled to a processor. The processor may be located outside of the imaging lumen. The signal transmitting device may transmit signals between the imaging device and the processor. A grounded, braided catheter may be disposed within and extend the length of the elongate member, surrounding the imaging lumen. 120-. (canceled)21. A medical device , comprising:a shaft member having a first lumen and a second lumen each extending longitudinally therein; at least one conductor extending longitudinally through the first lumen for transmitting electronic data, and', 'an insulator surrounding the at least one conductor; and, 'at least one cable extending through the first lumen, the cable includingan electromagnetic interference shielding catheter extending along the shaft member, surrounding the first lumen and surrounding the second lumen.22. The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the shaft includes an outer layer claim 21 , and wherein the electromagnetic interference shielding catheter is embedded within the outer layer.23. The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the electromagnetic interference shielding catheter includes a braided catheter or a mesh catheter.24. The medical device of claim 21 , further comprising a conductive wire disposed within the first lumen claim 21 , wherein the at least one cable lies between the conductive wire and the electromagnetic interference shielding catheter.25. The medical ...

INSTRUMENT FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF LARYNX CANCER

This invention is regarding an instrument () that is intended for use in the medical field for imaging and early diagnosis of larynx cancer. The instrument described in the invention involves LED illumination (), which are driven at a frequency that is related to the fundamental frequency of the patient sound, a microphone () to acquire the fundamental frequency of the patient; an indirect laryngoscope section () that consists of a semi transparent mirror (), and a power section () that provides the electrical current that is necessary to power up the instrument for early diagnosis of larynx cancer. 11111. An instrument () having semi-transparent mirror (..) for early diagnosis of larynx cancer , characterized in comprising{'b': 1', '1', '1', '1', '3, 'indirect laryngoscope section (.) which comprises stroboscopic LED lights (..), that are driven at a frequency through the fundamental frequency of the patient sound,'}{'b': 1', '1', '4, 'a microphone (..) to acquire the fundamental frequency of the patient when the patient makes a sound,'}{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2', '2, 'handle section (,) through which electronic cables (..) pass,'}{'b': 1', '3', '1', '1', '3', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '4, "power section (.) providing the electrical current to LED's (..), camera (..) and microphone (..)."}2111. The instrument () for early diagnosis of larynx cancer according to claim 1 , characterized in that said indirect laryngoscope section (.) comprises{'b': 1', '1', '2, 'a camera (..) which allows the doctor to simultaneously image the examined data while examining the larynx of the patient.'}31. The instrument () for early diagnosis of larynx cancer according to claim 1 , characterized in comprising{'b': 1', '3', '3', '1, 'a power cable (..) connection that provides transfer of the external electrical current to the instrument for early diagnosis of larynx cancer ().'}4112. The instrument () for early diagnosis of larynx cancer according to claim 1 , characterized in comprising ...

MINIMIZE IMAGE SENSOR I/O AND CONDUCTOR COUNTS IN ENDOSCOPE APPLICATIONS

The disclosure extends to systems and methods for reducing the area of an image sensor by employing bi-directional pads used for both image data issuance and configuration command reception and internal supply voltage generation, for reducing the number of conductors in an endoscope system. 136-. (canceled)37. An endoscopic device comprising: a plurality of on-chip registers for configuring operation of the image sensor; and', 'a plurality of bi-directional pads connected to the image sensor which operate as pads to input and output digital data from the image sensor such that the number of pads necessary to exchange the input and output of digital data in the image sensor is reduced by combining digital input and output functionality into the same bidirectional pads;, 'an image sensor, having an area sufficient to be located near a tip of a distal end of the endoscopic device, the image sensor comprisingwherein each of the plurality of bi-directional pads have an output state and an input state for respectively sending and receiving data;wherein electronic communication between a control circuit and the image sensor is performed through each of the bidirectional pads in a plurality of phases.38. The endoscopic device of claim 37 , wherein image data and non-image data are output from the image sensor through the plurality of bi-directional pads when the bi-directional pads are in the output state.39. The endoscopic device of claim 37 , wherein control commands are input to the image sensor through the bi-directional pads for the operation of the image sensor when the bi-directional pads are in the input state.40. The endoscopic device of claim 37 , wherein the image sensor automatically switches between the output state and the input state for each of the plurality of bi-directional pads.41. The endoscopic device of claim 37 , a state identifier that identifies what state each bi-directional pad of the plurality of bi-directional pads are in during an operation ...

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR

An endobronchial tube including: a first lumen having an open distal end with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen and including an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length of said endobronchial tube and configured to form a cleaning nozzle at the distal end directed toward said image sensor lumen at its distal end. 1. An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina , said tube comprising:a. a first lumen having an open distal end adapted to associate proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff;b. a second lumen having an open distal end adapted to extend distally, past the Carina and associate within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff;c. a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, located within a wall of said tube between said first lumen and said second lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; andd. at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length of said endobronchial tube, disposed within said wall of said tube between said first ...

ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The present invention aims to provide an endoscope and its manufacturing method enabling to reduce a diameter of the endoscope required to have airtightness and facilitate a connecting work between a cable and a connector. A first tube body and a second tube body constituting an airtight container are relatively moved to extend and contract, so that it is possible to extend cables from a proximal end part of the second tube body by contracting the container, thereby enabling a connecting work between the cables and an airtight connector. After the completion of connecting work between the cables and the airtight connector, it is possible to store an extra length of the cables in the second tube body as well as to allow the airtight connector to engage with the proximal end part of the second tube body by extending the first tube body and the second tube body. 1. An endoscope comprising:a first tube body that is provided with an optical window joined to a distal end thereof in an airtight manner, and that stores an optical unit and an imaging device unit;a second tube body that is movable by sliding on an inner circumferential surface or an outer circumferential surface of the first tube body; andan airtight connector that is joined to a proximal end part of the second tube body in an airtight manner, and that is connected to cables extending from the imaging device unit, whereinthe first tube body and the second tube body are joined together in an airtight manner after at least the cables and the airtight connector are connected.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the cables have a length corresponding to a distance from the imaging device unit to the airtight connector.3. The endoscope according to claim 1 , whereinone of the first tube body and the second tube body has a fitting part in which the other of the first tube body and the second tube body is fitted with a fixed gap, andthe fitting part has a length by which an extra length of the cables is ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROPER TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROBE POSITIONING BY USING CAMERA FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING

In some embodiments, a method includes releasably attaching an image capture assembly to a distal portion of a TEE device. Next, the TEE device coupled to the image capture assembly is inserted into an oral cavity of the patient. With the image capture assembly releasably attached to the distal portion of the TEE device, image data of an esophagus of the patient captured by the image capture assembly is displayed. While viewing the display of image data, the TEE device coupled to the image capture assembly can be moved within the esophagus. With both the TEE device and the image capture assembly disposed within the esophagus, the image capture assembly is detached from the TEE device. With the image capture assembly detached from the TEE device, and with the TEE device disposed at least in part within the esophagus, the image capture assembly is removed from the patient. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an image capture assembly configured to be removably coupled to an imager head of a transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) ultrasound probe device, and inserted into an esophagus of a patient when removably coupled to the imager head of the TEE device;{'b': 1', '2, 'a retrieval tension member coupled to the image capture assembly and configured to extend from the image capture assembly through the esophagus and out the patient when () the image capture assembly is removably coupled to the TEE device, and () the TEE device is disposed within a target imaging location of the esophagus in which the TEE device can capture ultrasound images of the heart of the patient.'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the image capture assembly includes an image capture device configured to capture image data within the esophagus claim 1 , an illumination device configured to illuminate a portion of the esophagus claim 1 , and a coupling member configured to releasably attach the image capture assembly to the TEE device.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the image capture device is ...

ENDOSCOPE ANCHORING DEVICE

A device for accessing tissue within a body lumen comprises an elongated body portion defining a lumen and an anchoring mechanism including an expanding structure on a distal portion of the elongated body portion. The anchoring mechanism moves the expanding structure from an insertion configuration in which the expanding structure is constricted against the device to an operative configuration in a body in which the expanding structure expands away from the device without altering a length of the anchoring mechanism in combination with a control mechanism for selectively engaging the anchoring mechanism. 120-. (canceled)21. A tissue access device comprising:an elongated member having a lumen therethrough; andan anchoring member coupled to and extending from an opening on a lateral side of a distal portion of the elongated member, the anchoring member configured to deliver a suction force applied at a proximal end of the device to body lumen to engage tissue defining the body lumen.22. The device of claim 21 , further comprising a tubular guiding component disposed in the lumen.23. The device of claim 22 , wherein the guiding component comprises a flexible distal portion configured to exit the elongated member at the opening.24. The device of claim 21 , wherein the anchoring member comprises a proximal end coupled to the opening and a distal end configured to apply the suction force to the tissue25. The device of claim 24 , wherein a diameter of the distal end of the anchoring member is greater than a diameter of the proximal end of the anchoring member.26. The device of claim 24 , further comprising sloped side walls between the distal end of the anchoring member and the proximal end of the anchoring member.27. The device of claim 22 , wherein a diameter of the guiding component is less than a diameter of the anchoring member.28. The device of claim 21 , wherein a proximal end of the anchoring member comprises a flange member configured to couple the anchoring ...

VIDEO RETRACTOR

A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region. 1. A retractor , comprising:a handle portion;a blade portion coupled to the handle portion, the blade portion configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient, the blade portion including a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient; anda locator element configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region.2. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the handle portion and blade portion are coupled to allow adjustability of an angle between the handle portion and blade portion.3. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a surface configured to grip the patient tissue.4. The retractor of claim 3 , wherein the surface comprises a plurality of raised bumps.5. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the blade portion includes a proximal portion directly coupled to the handle portion and having an axis claim 1 , and the first portion is rotatable at least 180 degrees around the axis.6. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the blade portion comprises at least one channel configured to serve as a conduit through which a surgical instrument may be inserted into the internal region.7. The retractor of claim 6 , wherein the surgical instrument ...

Imaging needle apparatus

An imaging device includes a needle, an imager, and a syringe. The needle includes a tip. The imager includes a plurality of stacked integrated circuits (ICs). The syringe is coupled to the needle.

SENSOR-EQUIPPED LARYNGOSCOPE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING INTUBATION PERFORMANCE

A sensor-equipped laryngoscope may be used in a system and method for quantifying intubation performance. The level of experience of health care professionals (HCPs) plays a role in the application of force and torque applied to the laryngoscope during endotracheal intubation on an airway simulator, such as a manikin or animal model (e.g., a ferret). A sensor-equipped laryngoscope may provide data that differentiates the mechanics applied by subject matter experts (SMEs) (e.g., neonatologists) from those by novices or trainees during intubation, particularly on infant or neonatal airway simulators. A laryngoscope may be equipped with one or more sensors (e.g., force/torque sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes) to record force, torque, and/or three-dimensional motion during endotracheal intubation. The sensor-equipped laryngoscope may then be used to record intubation mechanics (e.g., during an infant airway simulated intubation) for both SMEs and trainees. 1. A sensor-equipped laryngoscope comprising:a blade portion configured to be inserted into a mouth and airway of a patient; anda handle portion coupled to the blade portion and including at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is mechanically coupled to the blade portion such that the at least one sensor is responsive to forces applied to the blade portion for measuring the forces applied to the blade portion.2. The sensor-equipped laryngoscope of wherein the sensor includes a force and torque sensor.3. The sensor-equipped laryngoscope of wherein the force and torque sensor includes a six-axis force and torque transducer.4. The sensor-equipped laryngoscope of wherein the handle further includes a torque tube providing mechanical coupling between the force and torque sensor and the blade portion.5. The sensor-equipped laryngoscope of wherein the handle portion further includes an accelerometer responsive to motion of the blade portion.6. The sensor-equipped laryngoscope of wherein the handle ...

STEERABLE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM WITH AUGMENTED VIEW

A steerable endoscope system is provided with an augmented view. An augmented reality display includes a rendered model of an anatomical structure corresponding to a patient anatomy pinned in the field of view, an endoscope marker moving through the virtual model, and an image from an endoscope at a location within the patient anatomy. 1. A computer-controlled endoscope system , comprising:an endoscope comprising a steerable distal tip with a camera producing an image signal and an orientation sensor producing an orientation signal;a first display comprising a hardware screen depicting images from the image signal; and an anatomical model;', 'an endoscope marker positioned in the anatomical model according to the orientation signal; and', 'an illumination depicting a real-time direction of view of the camera., 'a second display comprising an augmented reality display, wherein the augmented reality display comprises a composite view of computer-generated graphics overlaid on a real-world field of view, wherein the computer-generated graphics comprise2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-generated graphics further comprise the images from the image signal.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hardware screen comprises a touch screen.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a controller in wired or wireless communication with the endoscope and comprising a hardware memory storing instructions for receiving the orientation signal claim 3 , and moving the endoscope marker within the anatomical model according to the orientation signal.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the controller comprises an AR controller in wireless communication with an AR viewer providing the augmented reality display.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising an endoscope controller comprising a handle connected to the endoscope claim 5 , wherein the first display is mounted to the handle claim 5 , and wherein the endoscope controller relays the image signal and the ...

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS

An endoscope includes a cable in which a first clock signal wire and a second clock signal wire are provided inside and a differential clock signal receiving section for clocks to be supplied to an image pickup device, and a video processor includes a current detector inserted in VCCI/O for the differential clock signal receiving section, a differential signal output section configured to perform conversion into two differential clock signals, respective phases of the two differential clock signals being reverse of each other, and output the two differential clock signals, and an FPGA configured to, based on a current value detected by the current detector, determine a short or an open in the first clock signal wire and the second clock signal wire. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an endoscope includingan image pickup device configured to be driven by a predetermined clock,a clock receiving circuit configured to receive two differential clock signals transmitted from external signal wires,a first clock signal wire configured to transmit a first differential clock signal that is one signal of the two differential clock signals, anda second clock signal wire configured to transmit a second differential clock signal that is another signal of the two differential clock signals; anda signal processing apparatus includinga power supply configured to supply drive power to the clock receiving circuit via a predetermined power supply channel,a current detecting circuit configured to detect a current value relating to the drive power supplied to the clock receiving circuit from the power supply via the power supply channel,a differential signal output circuit configured to receive an input of a generated clock signal, convert the clock signal into the two differential clock signals, phases of the two differential clock signals being reverse of each other, and output the two differential clock signals, anda failure mode determining apparatus configured to, based on the ...

Monitor apparatus

A monitor apparatus includes: a display panel that displays a medical image; an as-viewed output terminal capable of outputting a video signal reflecting a same color set value as a color set value reflected in the medical image displayed on the display panel; a communication unit that detects device information regarding an external device connected to the as-viewed output terminal; and a second color setting reflection unit capable of controlling to further change the color set value reflected in the video signal outputted from the as-viewed output terminal based on a detection result of the communication unit.

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

An image pickup apparatus includes a head portion including an image pickup device, and a connector portion integrally connected with the head portion via a cable. The head portion includes: an electronic shutter register configured to store a set value for controlling an image pickup device, among control data transmitted from the connector portion; and a communication circuit configured to, based on information indicating whether or not to transmit the set value for controlling the image pickup device, among the control data transmitted from the connector portion, to a register provided in the image pickup device, perform control of whether or not to transmit the set value stored in the electronic shutter register to the register provided in the image pickup device. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising an image pickup portion including an image pickup device , and a controlling portion integrally connected with the image pickup portion via a cable , whereinthe image pickup portion comprises:a first register configured to store a set value for controlling the image pickup device among control data transmitted from the controlling portion; anda first communication circuit configured to, based on information indicating whether or not to transmit the set value for controlling the image pickup device, among the control data transmitted from the controlling portion, to a register provided in the image pickup device, perform control of whether or not to transmit the set value stored in the first register to the register provided in the image pickup device.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a second register configured to store the information.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe image pickup portion comprises:a signal processing circuit configured to perform signal processing in the image pickup portion;a third register configured to store a set value for controlling the signal processing circuit among ...

Endoscope

An endoscope includes a scope provided with a hard portion at a distal end of a long flexible portion having flexibility; an image capturing portion housed in the hard portion and having an image sensor; a transmission cable inserted into the scope and conductively connected to the image sensor at a distal end via a substrate, and a voltage conversion device mounted on the substrate and outputting a constant voltage to the image sensor with respect to a input voltage input to the transmission cable.

MEDICAL DEVICE INTRODUCTION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A medical device introduction system includes an introducer comprising a handle. An introducer tube extends from the handle to a distal end and defines longitudinally-extending lumens. An imaging system, engageable with the introducer, comprises a body member having a light source and receivable by the handle. A proximal portion of a flexible tubular member is engaged with the body member, and is positionable in one lumen. An imaging device, engaged with the distal portion and in communication with the body member, is directed in an imaging direction to capture an image outwardly of the distal portion. A plurality of light transmission devices extends through the tubular member from the light source, and distal ends thereof are arranged about the imaging device about the distal portion of the tubular member to direct the light transmitted from the light source in the imaging direction. An associated system and method are also provided. 1. A medical device introduction system adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient , the system comprising:a medical introducer comprising a handle and an elongate introducer tube extending from the handle to a distal end, the introducer tube defining a plurality of lumens extending longitudinally therein from the handle to the distal end; and a body member including a light source configured to emit light, the body member being configured to be received by the handle;', 'a flexible elongate tubular member having a proximal portion operably engaged with the body member, and extending to an opposed distal portion, the tubular member being configured to be insertable through the handle and positionable in one of the lumens so as to extend to the distal end of the introducer tube;', 'an imaging device engaged with the distal portion of the tubular member and configured to be in communication with the body portion, the imaging device being arranged so as to be directed, and to be capable of ...

POWER-ADAPTABLE DEVICE FOR SCANNING A HUMAN INTRA-CAVITY

A device for scanning a human intra-cavity, including a housing including a part connected to the housing, the part dimensioned for being inserted into said human intra-cavity, a single mounting-interface on the housing, the single mounting-interface configured to removably mount an internal power supply unit for powering the device from an internal power supply within the internal power supply unit, or an external power supply unit for powering the device from an external power supply outside the external power supply unit, the device configured for being changed between two power-operation modes. 1. An intraoral scanner configured to scan a human intra-oral cavity , comprising:a housing having a part connected to the housing, the part dimensioned for being inserted into said intra-oral cavity;an imaging system comprising a light source and an image sensor configured to acquire data of the intra-oral cavity;a wireless module configured to transmit data wirelessly to an external device; i. an internal power supply unit configured to power the scanner, or', 'ii. an external power supply unit for powering the scanner from an external power supply,, 'a mounting-interface in the housing, the mounting-interface configured to removably mount i. an internal power-operation mode, where the scanner is powered by the internal power supply unit via the mounting-interface, and', 'ii. an external power-operation mode, where the scanner is powered by the external power supply unit via the mounting-interface,, 'wherein the scanner is configured to change between two power-operation modeswherein the scanner is further configured to operate in a wireless data-operation mode, wherein data is transmitted wirelessly via the wireless module when the scanner operates in one of the two power-operation modes.2. The intraoral scanner according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting-interface comprises a part that geometrically matches a part of the internal power supply unit and geometrically ...

LOW CAPACITANCE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

An endoscopic system for sensing one or more characteristics at an environment of a worksite comprises a shaft comprising a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; an electrically active sensor system comprising a sensor positioned to sense at least one characteristic of an environment in which the distal end portion of the shaft is located; an electrical power transmission line electrically coupled to the sensor and extending along the shaft, the electrical power transmission line configured to transmit power to the sensor; and a floating ground element electrically isolated from an earth ground and operably coupled to the electrically active sensor system. An overall capacitance between the electrical power transmission line and the floating ground element is greater than an overall capacitance between the floating ground element and earth ground. 1. An endoscopic system comprising:an electrically active sensor system comprising a sensor;an electrical power transmission line electrically coupled to the sensor, the electrical power transmission line configured to transmit power to the sensor; anda floating ground element electrically isolated from an earth ground and operably coupled to the electrically active sensor system,wherein an overall capacitance between the electrical power transmission line and the floating ground element is greater than an overall capacitance between the floating ground element and earth ground.2. The endoscopic system of claim 1 , wherein the floating ground element is operably coupled to provide an electrical reference for the electrically active sensor system.3. The endoscopic system of claim 1 , wherein the floating ground element comprises a conductive structure at least partially surrounding the electrical power transmission line.4. The endoscopic system of claim 1 , further comprising an electrically insulating material separating the floating ground element from the electrical power transmission line.5. The endoscopic ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROPER TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROBE POSITIONING BY USING CAMERA FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING

An apparatus, system and methods that comprise adding a removable or detachable carrier containing a camera and illumination to a TEE probe, thereby allowing the user to view the placement of the probe and minimize or reduce the risk of esophageal and pharyngeal complications during the positioning of the TEE probe into the patient's esophagus. The reduction or minimization of complications occurs by allowing the cardiologist direct visualization of pharyngeal and esophageal structures during intubation. This device and procedure eliminate any “blind procedure”, whereby direct visualization of the pharyngeal structures and esophagus present a possible solution to these mechanical complications. Once the TEE probe has been properly positioned in the esophagus, the carrier is removed from the esophagus. The removable or detachable camera of the present disclosure can be used in other industries. 1. A Transesophageal Echocardiography Endoscopic (TEE) camera assist device for adding direct visualization of a patient's esophagus during Transesophageal Echocardiography intubation , comprising:a carrier, said carrier a proximal component, a mid-section lumen and a distal component, said distal component and a portion of said mid-section lumen to be inserted into a patient's esophagus during intubation along with a TEE probe;said distal component configured to removeably attach to a distal side of said TEE probe opposite the transducer;said distal component further comprising a camera and a light source;wherein, said distal component is removeably attached to said distal side of a TEE probe opposite the transducer prior to intubation of the TEE probe, thereby allowing camera view direct visualization during the intubation proceeding, and allowing detachment of the distal component from the distal side, and removal of said carrier from the esophagus while leaving the TEE probe in the esophagus.2. The TEE camera assist device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one wire ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope has an imaging unit at a distal end portion of an insert section, and a relay board including an imaging signal converter that converts imaging signals output from the imaging unit is provided inside the insert section. Here, a data transmission method of an imaging signal transmitted at least in a section from the imaging unit to the relay board is a low-amplitude differential transmission method. 1. An endoscope comprising:an insert section including a distal end portion;an imaging unit provided at the distal end portion;an imaging signal converter provided inside the insert section, the imaging signal converter, which in operation, converts an imaging signal output from the imaging unit;wherein a transmission speed of a first imaging signal transmitted from the imaging unit to the imaging signal converter is lower than or equal to a transmission speed of a second imaging signal transmitted from the imaging signal converter.2. The endoscope of claim 1 ,wherein power consumption at the time of imaging of the image pickup device included in the imaging unit is 110 mw or less.3. The endoscope of claim 1 ,wherein a threshold level of a digital output signal at the time of imaging in the imaging unit is equal to or less than 0.2 V, andwherein a threshold level of a digital output signal at the time of imaging in the imaging signal converter is equal to or less than 0.4 V.4. The endoscope of claim 1 ,wherein the imaging signal converter provided backward from the imaging unit.5. The endoscope of claim 1 ,wherein the imaging signal converter generates the second imaging signal by converting the first imaging signal transmitted from the imaging unit.6. The endoscope of claim 1 , further comprising:a grip section performing an operation of the endoscope;an image board on which an imaging pickup device is mounted and provided at the distal end portion;a relay board on which the imaging signal converter is mounted, provided inside the insert section, and ...

IN-VIVO CAMERA DEVICE AND IN-VIVO MONITORING CAMERA SYSTEM

An in-vivo camera device and an in-vivo monitoring camera system more excellent in usability are proposed. An in-vivo camera device includes a camera unit introduced into a body, a support member, and a camera-side cable. The support member has a trocar connection portion for connection with a trocar at a front end side, and is connected to the trocar in a state in which the trocar connection portion is fitted into the trocar by applying tensile force to the camera-side cable passing through the trocar. The support member is provided with a guide introduction portion that is formed to be relatively long at the front end side as a stabilization structure for stabilizing connection with the trocar. 1. An in-vivo camera device comprising:an imaging unit that is introduced into a body;a support member that has a connection portion with a tubular instrument, of which one end is introduced into the body, at a front end side and has a joint portion with the imaging unit at a rear end side; anda cable that is connected to the imaging unit and passes through the support member wherein,the connection portion is formed such that a front end side is formed thinner than a rear end side,the support member is connected to the tubular instrument in a state in which the connection portion is fitted into the tubular instrument, andthe support member has a stabilization structure for stabilizing connection with the tubular instrument,wherein the connection portion of the support member has a plurality of columnar parts being coaxial with each other and conforming to an inner diameter of the tubular instrument, and tapered parts spreading from rear ends of the respective columnar parts, as the stabilization structure.24-. (canceled)5. An in-vivo camera device comprising:an imaging unit that is introduced into a body;a support member that has a connection portion with a tubular instrument, of which one end is introduced into the body, at a front end side and has a joint portion with the ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROPER TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROBE POSITIONING BY USING CAMERA FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING

In some embodiments, a method includes releasably attaching an image capture assembly to a distal portion of a TEE device. Next, the TEE device coupled to the image capture assembly is inserted into an oral cavity of the patient. With the image capture assembly releasably attached to the distal portion of the TEE device, image data of an esophagus of the patient captured by the image capture assembly is displayed. While viewing the display of image data, the TEE device coupled to the image capture assembly can be moved within the esophagus. With both the TEE device and the image capture assembly disposed within the esophagus, the image capture assembly is detached from the TEE device. With the image capture assembly detached from the TEE device, and with the TEE device disposed at least in part within the esophagus, the image capture assembly is removed from the patient. 116-. (canceled)18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the image capture device is communicatively coupled to an image data processing device configured to process image data captured by the image capture device when the image capture device is disposed within the esophagus claim 17 , the image processing device being located outside the patient when both the image capture device and TEE ultrasound probe device are disposed within the target imaging location of the esophagus.19. The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising a communication line claim 18 , the image capture device being communicatively coupled to the image data processing device via the communication line.20. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein a portion of the image capture device is configured to be transparent to energy transmitted from and received by an imaging array of the TEE ultrasound probe device to allow the energy to pass through the portion of the image capture device when the image capture device is removably coupled to the imager head of the TEE ultrasound probe device.21. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the ...

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR

An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina. said tube comprising: a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length of said endobronchial tube and wherein said cleaning lumen is configured to forms a cleaning nozzle at the distal end, wherein said cleaning nozzle is directed toward said image sensor lumen at its distal end. 1. An endobronchial tube having proximal and distal ends comprising:a) a midline partition dividing said endobronchial tube into a tracheal ventilation tube and a bronchial ventilation tube, each having proximal and distal ends; wherein said tracheal ventilation tube and said bronchial ventilation tube are configured to have different lengths, wherein said bronchial ventilation tube extends beyond said tracheal ventilation tube such that said bronchial ventilation tube distal end is located distally to said tracheal ventilation tube distal end;b) a wall of said endobronchial tube; said wall comprising a plurality of channels formed within said wall, each channel having a proximal end adjacent to said endobronchial tube proximal end, said plurality of ...

Flexible Endoscopic Peripheral

An endoscopic peripheral includes a flexible cable connecting a first end and a second end. The first end of a flexible cable including at least a camera and one or more lights positioned at a time of the first end. The tip is configured for insertion of at least a portion of the first end into a body of patient. The second end of the flexible cable terminates in a connector configured to physically connect the endoscopic peripheral to an electronic device external to the body of a patient. The electronic device powers the camera and the one or more lights and displays content captured by the camera. 1. An endoscopic peripheral , comprising:a flexible cable connecting a first end and a second end of the endoscopic peripheral;the first end including at least a camera and one or more lights positioned at a tip of the first end, the tip is configured for insertion of at least a portion of the first end into a body of a patient;the second end of the flexible cable terminating in a connector configured to physical connect the endoscopic peripheral to an electronic device external to the body of the patient, the electronic device powers the camera and the one or more lights and displays content captured by the camera.2. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , wherein the endoscopic peripheral complys with Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) standard when connecting to the electronic device.3. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 2 , wherein the camera captures nigh definition content claim 2 , and wherein the high definition content is captured by default applications of the electronic device.4. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , wherein the first end is rigid and encloses a portion of the camera and the one or more lights.5. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , wherein the first end is cylindrically shaped.6. The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1 , further comprising:a control integrated with the flexible cable for controlling the one or more lights.7. The endoscopic ...

MEDICAL COAXIAL CONNECTOR, MEDICAL COAXIAL CABLE, AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM

A medical coaxial connector includes: an internal conductor configured to be electrically connected to an other-side inner conductor when the medical coaxial connector is connected to an other-side medical coaxial connector; an outer conductor electrically connected to the inner conductor, formed in a tubular shape surrounding the inner conductor, and configured to be electrically connected to an other-side outer conductor when the medical coaxial connector is connected to the other-side medical coaxial connector; and an insulating body that is placed on inner periphery side of the outer conductor and formed in a cylindrical shape surrounding the inner conductor. The insulating body is configured to be placed on inner periphery side of the other-side outer conductor and a leading end of the insulating body in a connection direction toward the other-side coaxial connector is configured to protrude more in the connection direction than the inner conductor. 1. A medical coaxial connector of a Bayonet Neill Concelman type adapted to be connected to an other-side medical coaxial connector , and transmit to the other-side medical coaxial connector a video signal according to examination results of a subject , an other-side inner conductor, and', 'an other-side outer conductor electrically connected to the other-side inner conductor and formed in a tubular shape surrounding the other-side inner conductor,, 'the other-side medical coaxial connector including'}the medical coaxial connector comprising:an internal conductor configured to be electrically connected to the other-side inner conductor when the medical coaxial connector is connected to the other-side medical coaxial connector;an outer conductor electrically connected to the inner conductor, formed in a tubular shape surrounding the inner conductor, and configured to be electrically connected to the other-side outer conductor when the medical coaxial connector is connected to the other-side medical coaxial connector; ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a control module, a lens module, a cover, and an encapsulation. The lens module is electrically connected to the control module. The cover has a transparent area, and the cover covers the lens module in a sealing manner. The encapsulation encapsulates the cover and the control module, and exposes the transparent area, such that the encapsulation serves as a shell of the endoscope. 1. An endoscope comprising:a control module;a lens module electrically connected to the control module;a cover having a transparent area, wherein the cover covers the lens module in a sealing manner; andan encapsulation encapsulating the cover and the control module, and exposing the transparent area, such that the encapsulation serves as a shell of the endoscope.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises an opening end claim 1 , the control module comprises a control circuit board and a control chip electrically connected to the control circuit board claim 1 , and the opening end of the cover is sealed to the control circuit board.3. The endoscope according to further comprising:a magnet disposed next to the cover and the lens module, and the encapsulation encapsulating the magnet.4. The endoscope according to further comprising:a battery disposed next to the cover and the lens module, and the encapsulation encapsulating the battery.5. The endoscope according to further comprising:a light source module electrically connected to the control module and adjacent to the lens module, wherein the cover covers the light source module.6. The endoscope according to further comprising:a wire electrically connected to the control module and away from the lens module, wherein the encapsulation encapsulates a part of the wire.7. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the outside of the encapsulation has no additional shell.8. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the transparent area of the cover is a flat surface claim 1 ...

Image Type Laryngoscope Apparatus

An image type laryngoscope apparatus includes a laryngoscope (), a fastening device () and an image device (). The image device is attached to the laryngoscope by the fastening device, and the signal transmitting unit () of the image device transmits image signals to a monitor () in a wire transmission manner or to a mobile device () in a wireless transmission manner, so that the operator can clearly inspect the present condition of a patient's throat by the image signals. 1. An image type laryngoscope apparatus comprising:a laryngoscope, a fastening device and an image device;wherein:the laryngoscope includes a handle and a tongue pressing plate connected with the handle;the fastening device includes two clamping members, a connecting rod and a driving lever;each of the clamping members is provided with an arcuate groove abutting the handle of the laryngoscope;each of the clamping members has a first end and a second end;the first end of each of the clamping members is provided with a pivot end, and the pivot ends of the clamping members are pivotally connected with each other;the second end of one of the clamping members is provided with an elongate slot;the connecting rod is inserted into the elongate slot;the connecting rod has a first end pivotally connected with the second end of the other one of the clamping members;the driving lever is pivotally connected with a second end of the connecting rod;the image device includes a signal transmitting unit, a guide pipe, a camera lens and a monitor;the signal transmitting unit is mounted on one of the clamping members;the guide pipe is connected with the signal transmitting unit;the camera lens is mounted on a front end of the guide pipe and is located at a front end of the tongue pressing plate of the laryngoscope; andthe monitor is connected with the signal transmitting unit by a connecting unit in a wire manner.2. The image type laryngoscope apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the signal transmitting unit transmits ...

IMAGING MODULE AND ENDOSCOPE DEVICE

An imaging module includes: a solid-state imaging element including a light receiving face for receiving light; a mounting substrate including a connection portion which is located inside an imaging element projection area that is a projection area where the solid-state imaging element is projected in an optical axis direction and which is connected to a back surface of the solid-state imaging element on a distal end side of the mounting substrate, the mounting substrate on a rear end side being extended in the optical axis direction; and a metallic reinforcing member that has a sleeve shape open at both ends and covers the solid-state imaging element and the connection portion of the mounting substrate along the optical axis direction in a state where an inner circumferential surface of the reinforcing member is away from the solid-state imaging element and the mounting substrate. 1. An imaging module comprising:a solid-state imaging element including a light receiving face for receiving light on a surface of the solid-state imaging element;a glass lid attached to the solid-state imaging element so as to cover the light receiving face of the solid-state imaging element;a mounting substrate including a connection portion which is located inside an imaging element projection area that is a projection area where the solid-state imaging element is projected in an optical axis direction of the solid-state imaging element and which is connected and fixed to a back surface of the solid-state imaging element on a distal end side of the mounting substrate, the mounting substrate on a rear end side being extended in the optical axis direction;a plurality of electronic components mounted on the mounting substrate;a metallic reinforcing member that has a sleeve shape open at both ends and covers the solid-state imaging element and the connection portion of the mounting substrate along the optical axis direction in a state where an inner circumferential surface of the ...

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE

An image pickup apparatus for endoscope includes an image sensor, a ferrule which is a rectangular parallelepiped having a front surface, a rear surface, and four side surfaces and includes insertion holes and trenches parallel to the insertion holes on respective two side surfaces orthogonal to each other among the four side surfaces, an optical element in which a light emitting region is disposed in a position opposed to the insertion holes, and optical fibers inserted into the insertion holes. 1. An image pickup apparatus for endoscope comprising:an image sensor configured to output an image pickup signal;a ferrule that is a rectangular parallelepiped including a front surface, a rear surface on a reverse side of the front surface, and four side surfaces, and includes one or more insertion holes, a first electrode being disposed on the front surface, and one or more trenches, extending directions of which are parallel to depth directions of the insertion holes, being provided on each of two side surfaces orthogonal to each other among the four side surfaces;one or more optical elements in which a light emitting region configured to output an optical signal and an external electrode are disposed on a light emitting surface, the light emitting region is disposed in a position opposed to the insertion hole, and a driving signal based on the image pickup signal is inputted to the external electrode bonded to the first electrode; andone or more optical fibers inserted into the insertion holes.2. The image pickup apparatus for endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein a hole opening on the rear surface of each of the insertion holes and a trench opening on the rear surface of the trench has a tapered shape.3. The image pickup apparatus for endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the trenches respectively formed on two side surfaces orthogonal to each other among the four side surfaces are insertion supporting trenches at positions corresponding to positions where each ...

INSERTION INSTRUMENT AND INSERTION DEVICE

An insertion instrument includes an insertion section extending from a proximal side to a distal side along a longitudinal axis, and the insertion section includes an assistance tool attaching portion to which an assistance tool is attached. A dimension index indicating a dimension from a distal end of the insertion section is provided on an outer surface of the insertion section. A position index provided at a reference position, which is spaced from a proximal end of the assistance tool attached to the assistance tool attaching portion at a predetermined dimension to the proximal side, on the outer surface of the insertion section, the position index being an index indicating a position is the reference position. 1. An insertion instrument comprising:an insertion section including an assistance tool attaching portion to which an assistance tool is attached, the insertion section extending from a proximal side to a distal side along a longitudinal axis;a dimension index which is provided on an outer surface of the insertion section, the dimension index including a first line which extends along a direction crossing the longitudinal axis, and the dimension index indicating a dimension from a distal end of the insertion section; anda position index provided at a reference position, which is spaced from a proximal end of the assistance tool attached to the assistance tool attaching portion at a predetermined dimension to the proximal side, on the outer surface of the insertion section, the position index including a second line which extends along the direction crossing the longitudinal axis and which is indicated in an indicating state different from that of the first line, and the position index being an index indicating a position is the reference position.2. The insertion instrument according to claim 1 , whereinthe dimension index is a plurality of dimension indices which are spaced from each other in a direction along the longitudinal axis, andone of the ...

MEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM

A medical signal processing device receives an image signal in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject and processes the image signal that includes a plurality of pixel data groups of respective pixels arrayed at a constant interval among pixels sequentially arrayed in a predetermined direction in an image made of pixels arrayed in a matrix. The pixel data groups are data of respective pixels that are different from each other, and the pixel data groups are input in the medical signal processing device in parallel. The medical signal processing device includes a distribution processing unit configured to generate a plurality of distributed image signals by combining, among the pixel data groups, pixel data groups of respective pixels that are separate from each other, and the distributed image signals are transmitted to an external medical control device through a plurality of respective signal transmission paths. 1. A medical signal processing device for receiving an image signal in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject and processing the image signal , whereinthe image signal includes a plurality of pixel data groups of respective pixels arrayed at a constant interval among pixels sequentially arrayed in a predetermined direction in an image made of pixels arrayed in a matrix,the pixel data groups are data of respective pixels that are different from each other,the pixel data groups are input in the medical signal processing device in parallel,the medical signal processing device includes a distribution processing unit configured to generate a plurality of distributed image signals by combining, among the pixel data groups, pixel data groups of respective pixels that are separate from each other, andthe distributed image signals are transmitted to an external medical control device through a plurality of respective signal transmission paths.2. The medical signal processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the distribution ...

MINIATURE OBSERVATION MIRROR IMAGING LENS STRUCTURE

A miniature observation mirror imaging lens structure is disclosed, an outer tube body is in engagement with a front end of a bougie, and only an optical filter, lens and integrated circuit are configured inside the outer tube body in sequence from front to rear, where a light emitting diode (LED) is configured on one side of the optical filter, electronic elements are soldered on the integrated circuit, a lower edge thereof is configured with a plurality of contacts on which electronic elements are soldered; the contacts are connected with conducting lines so as to be in connection with a control circuit configured on the rear end of the bougie, furthermore, the contacts, electronic element and conducting lines are encapsulated with sealing glue, thereby allowing the diameter of the imaging lens to be reduced for facilitating endotracheal intubation operation through the simplification of elements on the front end. 1. A miniature observation mirror imaging lens structure , an outer tube body being in engagement with a front end of a bougie , and only an optical filter , imaging lens , and integrated circuit being configured inside said outer tube body in sequence from front to rear , wherein a light emitting diode (LED) is configured on one side of said optical filter , said imaging lens below said optical filter , and said integrated circuit below said imaging lens , allowing said LED and lens to be respectively connected to said integrated circuit ,wherein electronic elements are allowed to be soldered on said integrated circuit, a lower edge of said integrated circuit is configured with a plurality of contacts for the soldering of said electronic elements, and conducting lines are in connection with said contacts so as to be in connection with a control circuit configured on a rear end of said bougie, preventing a printed circuit board from being used, thereby allowing the diameter of said imaging lens configured on said front end of said bougie to be reduced by ...

MEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM

A medical signal processing device processes an image signal received in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject. The image signal includes pixel data groups that are data of respective pixels different from each other and received by the medical signal processing device in parallel. The medical signal processing device includes a distribution processing unit configured to generate distributed image signals by distributing the pixel data groups, and the distribution processing unit distributes the pixel data groups such that, among the pixel data groups, pieces of data at bit positions of most significant digits of the pixel data groups of pixels adjacent to each other are included in the respective distributed image signals different from each other. The distributed image signals are transmitted to an external medical control device through respective signal transmission paths. 1. A medical signal processing device for receiving an image signal in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject and processing the image signal , whereinthe image signal includes a plurality of pixel data groups of respective pixels arrayed at a constant interval among pixels sequentially arrayed in a predetermined direction in an image made of pixels arrayed in a matrix, the pixel data groups are data of respective pixels different from each other,the pixel data groups are received by the medical signal processing device in parallel,the medical signal processing device includes a distribution processing unit configured to generate a plurality of distributed image signals by distributing the pixel data groups,the distribution processing unit distributes the pixel data groups such that, among the pixel data groups, pieces of data at bit positions of most significant digits of the pixel data groups of pixels adjacent to each other are included in the respective distributed image signals different from each other, andthe distributed image signals are ...

CONDUCTIVE TUBING

Molded article for medical tubing and the like, and method of manufacture. The molded article is a coextruded tube having a tube wall of a non-conductive thermoplastic polymer and a central tubular bore. The tube further includes a coextruded conductive strip of conductive fibers in a thermoplastic polymer matrix, the conductive strip being disposed within a tubular passage in the tube wall extending the length of the tube, or within the central tubular bore. The strip is made from a pultruded fiber/polymer compound that can be co-extruded in strip form in the tube to provide an electrically conductive path along the tube length. Advantages include ease of manufacture, and one or more of improved handling (during use), reduced profile and reduced material costs. 1. A method of forming a tubular body comprising:providing a fiber bundle comprising a plurality of elongated thread-like fibers made of an electrically conductive material;advancing the elongated bundle of fibers through a pultrusion process to individually coat each of the fibers with a thermoplastic material and produce a bundle of thermoplastic coated fibers;cutting the bundle of thermoplastic coated fibers into pellets of a first fiber length;feeding the pellets through an extrusion process to produce a continuous extruded conductive strip comprising a matrix of the thermoplastic material and the fibers disposed in the matrix and substantially aligned along the strip; andwherein the extrusion process includes forming a continuous extruded tube wall of a non-conductive plastic material, the tube wall enclosing a central tubular bore, and the conductive strip being co-extruded within the bore or within a tubular passage in the tube wall.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein during the extrusion process the coated fibers of the pellets undergo a reduction in length to a second average fiber length less than the first fiber length claim 1 , and wherein the first fiber length is selected to produce a second ...

MEDICAL SYSTEM, NETWORK APPARATUS, MEDICAL APPARATUS, AND INSPECTION INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

A medical system includes a medical apparatus that generates a medical image and a network apparatus communicable with the medical apparatus. The network apparatus generates identification information corresponding to inspection information, stores the inspection information and the identification information in association with each other in a first storage region of a storage apparatus and transmits the identification information to the medical apparatus. The medical apparatus receives the identification information transmitted by the network apparatus and transmits the identification information and the generated medical image in association with each other to the network apparatus. The network apparatus receives the identification information and the medical image associated with each other and transmitted by the medical apparatus and stores the inspection information stored in the first storage region and the medical image in association with each other in a second storage region of the storage apparatus. 1. A medical system comprising a medical apparatus including a video processor configured to generate a medical image and a network apparatus communicable with the medical apparatus , whereinthe network apparatus comprises:a first computation device including a processor configured to generate identification information corresponding to inspection information and associate the identification information or the medical image with the corresponding inspection information;a storage apparatus comprising a first storage region and a second storage region; anda first communication interface configured to communicate with the medical apparatus,the medical apparatus comprises:a second communication interface configured to communicate with the network apparatus; anda second computation device including a processor configured to generate the medical image,the first computation device including a memory configured to store the inspection information and the ...

ENDOSCOPE CONNECTOR

An endoscope connector includes: a fitting portion that has a cylindrical shape, and electrically connects an endoscope for observation of a subject to an external apparatus, the external apparatus processing information of the observed subject; a planar part provided on at least a portion of the cylindrical shape of the fitting portion; and an electroconductive part that is provided to be electrically conductive on the planar part and performs communication with the external apparatus. 1. An endoscope connector , comprising:a fitting portion that has a cylindrical shape, and electrically connects an endoscope for observation of a subject to an external apparatus, the external apparatus processing information of the observed subject;a planar part provided on at least a portion of the cylindrical shape of the fitting portion; andan electroconductive part that is provided to be electrically conductive on the planar part and performs communication with the external apparatus.2. The endoscope connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe electroconductive part includes a plurality of electric contacts that are electrically conductive with the external apparatus,the plurality of electric contacts are provided near the fitting portion and are respectively electrically connected to a plurality of substrate terminals, the plurality of substrate terminals being provided on a substrate that performs communication with the external apparatus, andimpedance from the plurality of electric contacts of the electroconductive part to the plurality of substrate terminals is made equal among the plurality of electric contacts.3. The endoscope connector according to claim 2 , whereinthe plurality of electric contacts have a same shape as one another, andthe plurality of electric contacts of the electroconductive part are respectively connected to the plurality of substrate terminals at equal distances.4. The endoscope connector according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of electric ...

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

A gastrointestinal tract diagnosis device comprising: an endoscope, having a magnetic plate with a first magnetic pole and a second magnetic pole; a magnetic control device including a magnetic stick with a first electrical magnetic pole and a second electrical magnetic pole, a magnetic force output module causing a predetermined force on the first electrical pole and the second magnetic pole by outputting a predetermined current; and a magnetic force feedback module, wherein the predetermined force is applied to the magnetic plate to control the movement of the endoscope; the magnetic plate causes a feedback magnetic force to a sensor in the magnetic stick and changes the predetermined current to an offset current, and the offset current is corrected back to the predetermined current by the magnetic force feedback module, so as to improve the movement control of the endoscope. A control method based on the above disclosure is provided, too. 1. A gastrointestinal tract diagnosis system , at least comprising:an endoscope having a magnetic plate therein, the magnetic plate having a first magnetic pole and a second magnetic pole respectively distributed at a lower half portion and an upper half portion of the magnetic plate located along a thickness direction of the magnetic plate; and a magnetic stick including a first electric magnetic pole at a terminal portion of the magnetic stick and a second electric magnetic pole located at a base portion of the magnetic stick;', 'a magnetic force output module for being used to output a predetermined current to the magnetic stick so as to allow the magnetic stick to generate a predetermined current for interacting with the first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole; and', 'a magnetic force feedback module,, 'a magnetic control device includingwherein the predetermined magnetic force is for drawing the magnetic plate to control the movement of the endoscope,the magnetic plate causes a feedback magnetic force to a sensor ...

ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF USE

An endoscope includes a shaft having proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft, and an image sensor is carried on the distal end of the shaft. A channel extends through at least a distal shaft portion and has a channel diameter, and a section of the channel is re-configurable between a constricted shape and a non-constricted shape to accommodate tools introduced therethrough. The combined diagonal dimension and channel diameter is usually greater than the outer shaft diameter. The image sensor may be connected to a connector on the housing by a first slack flex circuit and a lights source on the shaft may be connected to a connector on the housing by a second slack flex circuit. 1. An endoscope comprising:a handle;an elongated shaft coupled to the handle along an axis and adapted to rotate at least 180° about the axis;an image sensor carried in a distal portion of the shaft;an inflow channel extending through the handle and shaft to a port in a distal end of the shaft;wherein the inflow channel has a proximal channel portion within the handle and a distal channel portion in the shaft; anda fluid-tight housing intermediate the proximal and distal channel portions configured to provide a fluid-tight path through said channel portions within said range of motion of the rotatable shaft.2. The endoscope of wherein the rotatable shaft includes an at least partially annular inflow channel that rotates in said housing.3. The endoscope of further comprising an outflow channel extending through the handle and rotatable shaft claim 2 , wherein the outflow flow channel has a proximal channel portion within the handle component and a distal channel portion in the rotatable shaft.4. The endoscope of wherein the outflow channel comprises an at least partially annular outflow channel in the rotatable shaft that rotates in said housing.5. The endoscope of wherein the inflow channel has an open termination in a ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope having an elongate shaft, an objective arranged in a distal end region of the shaft for generating an image of an object field in an image plane. The objective having a beam splitter, and an image recorder for recording the image of the object field and an optical waveguide for forwarding illumination radiation from a proximal region to the distal end region of the shaft. The endoscope being embodied as a contact endoscope, a sensor area of the image recorder arranged in the image plane and an emergence portion of the optical waveguide adapted to forward at least some of the illumination radiation to the beam splitter to illuminate the object field. 1. An endoscope comprising:an elongate shaft;an objective arranged in a distal end region of the shaft for generating an image of an object field in an image plane, the objective comprising a beam splitter;an image recorder for recording the image of the object field;an optical waveguide for forwarding illumination radiation from a proximal region to the distal end region of the shaft; anda sensor area of the image recorder arranged in the image plane,wherein an emergence portion of the optical waveguide being adapted to forward at least a portion of the illumination radiation to the beam splitter to illuminate the object field.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the emergence portion is adapted to forward at least the portion of the illumination radiation in an axial direction to the beam splitter and the beam splitter is adapted to pass at least a portion of the illumination radiation in an axial direction to illuminate the object field and to deflect at least a portion of the radiation coming from the object field to the image recorder.3. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the emergence portion deflects at least a portion of the illumination radiation to the beam splitter and the beam splitter deflects at least a portion of the illumination radiation to the object field and passes at ...

PHOTOELECTRIC COMPOSITE MODULE, CAMERA HEAD, AND ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE

There is provided a photoelectric composite module according to the present disclosure including: a first connecting member having an outer frame having a tubular shape, and a plurality of contacts provided in an interior of the outer frame; a first printed board on which a photoelectric conversion element configured to convert an electrical signal into an optical signal is mounted, and which is configured to act as a relay between the contacts and the photoelectric conversion element; and a second printed board configured to act as a relay between the contacts and an electrical signal cable. The first printed board and the second printed board are three-dimensionally arranged. 1a first element on which a photoelectric converter is mounted, the photoelectric converter being configured to convert an electrical signal into an optical signal,a second element to which electrical wires are connected, the first element on which the photoelectric converter is mounted and the second element to which the electrical wires are connected being three-dimensionally arranged.. A photoelectric composite module comprising: The present disclosure relates to a photoelectric composite module, a camera head, and an endoscopic device.In the past, there has been known in medical fields and industrial fields an endoscopic device using an image sensor to image the interior of an observation object such as a human being or a machine structure, and thereby to observe the interior of the observation object (see Patent Literature 1, for example).The endoscopic device according to Patent Literature 1 is an endoscopic device with a detachable head including: an imaging device (hereinafter described also as a camera head) which includes an image sensor; a controller to control the image sensor; and a cable electrically connecting between the imaging device and the controller and configured to transmit various signals therebetween.Accordingly, the endoscopic device according to Patent Literature 1 ...

ARTHROSCOPIC SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE ARTHROSCOPE

The present application provides an arthroscopic system, which comprises an arthroscope having a distal end and a proximal end, a light source attached to the distal end of the arthroscope for providing a light, a lens attached to the distal end of the arthroscope for gathering the light, an image sensor set up next to the lens for generating digital raw data from the light, a transmitter set up between the distal end and the proximal end for transmitting the digital raw data toward the proximal end, a processing system attached to the proximal end for capturing and converting the digital raw data into digital video data and a video display device for displaying said digital video data. The present application eliminates the possibility of infecting the patient with contaminated devices by its cost-effectively disposable arthroscope. The present application also provides a method for image transmitting in an arthroscopic system. 1. An arthroscopic system comprising:an arthroscope having a distal end and a proximal end;a light source attached to said distal end of said arthroscope for providing a light;a lens attached to said distal end of said arthroscope for gathering said light;an image sensor set up next to said lens for generating digital raw data from said light;a transmitter set up between said distal end and said proximal end for transmitting said digital raw data toward said proximal end;a processing system attached to said proximal end for capturing and converting said digital raw data into digital video data, anda video display device for displaying said digital video data.2. The arthroscopic system of claim 1 , wherein said processing system is a video capture and image processing system.3. The arthroscopic system of claim 1 , wherein said arthroscope is disposable.4. The arthroscopic system of claim 3 , wherein said arthroscope further comprises a cable.5. The arthroscopic system of claim 3 , wherein said transmitter is a Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes ...

ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WITH VISUALIZATION CAPABILITIES AND A LARYNGEAL MASK

A method for intubation of a patient comprising: providing an LMA and an endotracheal tube, wherein the endotracheal tube comprises a visualization device and wherein the endotracheal tube is adapted for passing through the LMA; positioning the LMA in the patient; and guiding the endotracheal tube with the aid of the visualization device through the LMA for positioning in the trachea of the patient. The method preferably further comprises removing the LMA from the patient following the positioning of the endotracheal tube while leaving the endotracheal tube in position. 1. A method for intubation of a patient comprising:positioning a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in the patient, the LMA comprising a tube connected at a distal end thereof to a mask portion;positioning an endotracheal tube in the LMA, the endotracheal tube sized and configured to pass through the tube of the LMA and comprising a visualization device at a distal end of the endotracheal tube, the visualization device structured to provide visual images of a distal space distal of the visualization device;guiding the endotracheal tube through the LMA while visualizing the distal space; andpositioning the distal end of the endotracheal tube in the trachea of the patient.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said endotracheal tube comprises a single ventilation lumen claim 1 , a fluid injection channel formed in a wall of the endotracheal tube and extending longitudinally adjacent the single ventilation lumen claim 1 , and a nozzle fluidly coupled to the fluid injection channel claim 1 , wherein said visualization device comprises a lens at a distal end thereof claim 1 , wherein said endotracheal tube further comprises an injection connector in fluid communication with said nozzle claim 1 , the method further comprising injecting a fluid through the injection connector to discharge the fluid through the nozzle to clean said lens.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing said LMA from the patient ...

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR

An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina, said tube comprising: a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length of said endobronchial tube and wherein said cleaning lumen is configured to forms a cleaning nozzle at the distal end, wherein said cleaning nozzle is directed toward said image sensor lumen at its distal end. 1. An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina , said tube comprising:a. a first lumen having an open distal end adapted to associate proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff;b. a second lumen having an open distal end adapted to extend distally, past the Carina and associate within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff;c. a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, located within a wall of said tube between said first lumen and said second lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and ...

VIDEO PROCESSING DEVICE

A video processing apparatus includes a housing defining an interior space, the housing having first, second, third, and fourth sides and a back side extending between the first, second, third and fourth sides, the back side including a back wall having a main portion laying on a back plane, a recessed portion recessed from the back plane and defining a video connection recess, and a recessed wall extending from the main portion to the recessed portion, the recessed wall having a video connector opening, and the recessed portion having an angled surface lying at an angle of at least 5 degrees relative to the back plane; and a video output socket in the interior space and aligned with the video connector opening of the recessed wall, whereby the angled surface facilitates insertion of a video connector into the video output socket. 116-. (canceled)17. A video processing apparatus (VPA) comprising:a housing defining an interior space of the VPA, the housing having a back wall;an external heat sink on the back wall outside the internal space;an internal heat sink within the internal space; anda heat transfer bridge component extending between and thermally connecting the internal heat sink and the external heat sink.18. The VPA of claim 17 , wherein the VPA is devoid of a fan.19. The VPA of claim 18 , further comprising a ventilation grid.20. The VPA of claim 17 , wherein the external heat sink has a heat receiving surface claim 17 , and wherein the heat transfer bridge component comprises a metal component having a first portion opposite a second portion claim 17 , the first portion sized and shaped to receive heat and the second portion having a heat transfer surface positioned adjacent to and parallel with the heat receiving surface of the external heat sink to transfer the heat to the external heat sink.21. The VPA of claim 20 , further comprising a first heat generator circuit and a second heat generator circuit claim 20 , wherein the first portion of the heat ...

VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS

A connector ring includes a retention portion; an intermediate portion; and a plug hood made of a flexible material, the intermediate portion connecting the retention portion to the plug hood, wherein the retention portion and the plug hood are larger in cross-section than the intermediate portion in at least one radial extent. The connector ring can be removably attached to a video processing apparatus through an aperture in a wall of the video processing apparatus. 1. A connectivity assembly for a video processing apparatus (VPA) having a first videoscope interface having a first connector and a second videoscope interface having a second connector , the first videoscope interface and the second videoscope interface having different technologies , the connectivity assembly comprising: a plug hood having a visual technology indicator and an alignment indicator;', 'a retention portion having an alignment feature sized and shaped to mate with a corresponding feature of the VPA and thereby retain the connector ring in a prescribed position, the alignment feature defining a prescribed position of the alignment indicator relative to the VPA; and', 'an intermediate portion connecting the retention portion to the plug hood, the retention portion and the plug hood having larger cross-sections than the intermediate portion in at least one radial extent; and, 'a connector ring made of a flexible material selected to adopt a bent state under application of force and an unbent state upon release of the force, the connector ring including a visual alignment indicator sized and structured to be noticeable by a user of the VPA and to align with the alignment indicator of the plug hood when the cable connector is mated with the the first connector or the second connector; and', 'a visual technology indicator matching the visual technology indicator of the connector ring and a technology of the first videoscope interface or the second videoscope interface to visually indicate to ...

CAPSULE DEVICE FOR PRESSURE MEASURING

The present invention discloses a capsule device for pressure measurement. The capsule device comprises a capsule enclosure, a data transmission assembly and a thin film pressure sensor. The capsule enclosure is formed with an accommodating chamber, and the data transmission assembly is arranged in the accommodating chamber. The thin film pressure sensor is attached to the outer surface of the capsule enclosure to measure pressure, and the thin film pressure sensor is connected with the data transmission assembly. 1. A capsule device for pressure measuring , comprisesa capsule enclosure,a data transmission assembly and wherein', 'the capsule enclosure is formed with an accommodating chamber;', 'the data transmission assembly is arranged in the accommodating chamber; and, 'a thin film pressure sensor;'} a circuit layer,', 'a bonding layer and', 'a functional film layer, wherein', 'the circuit layer and the functional film layer are bonded together through the bonding layer, and', 'the circuit layer is attached to the outer surface of the capsule enclosure;, 'one or more thin film pressure sensors, attached to the outer surface of the capsule enclosure, each comprising'}wherein each thin film pressure sensor is connected with the data transmission assembly;2. The capsule device of claim 1 , wherein the capsule enclosure comprises a cylindrical side wall claim 1 , andthe thin film pressure sensor is attached to the outer surface of the side wall alongthe circumferential direction of the side wall.3. The capsule device of claim 1 , wherein the capsule device further comprises a first vent passage claim 1 , and whereinone end of the first vent passage is connected to the thin film pressure sensor, andthe other end of the first vent passage is connected to the accommodating chamber.4. The capsule device of claim 3 , wherein the capsule device further comprises a signal line claim 3 , and whereinone end of the signal line is connected to the thin film pressure sensor, ...

Imaging control apparatus, storage system, and storage medium

There is provided an imaging control apparatus including an imaging control section configured to control an imaging section to capture a predetermined area in a body cavity, a comparison section configured to compare a captured image captured by the imaging section with a reference image, and a storage control section configured to execute a control to store the captured image in response to a comparison result by the comparison section.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ADDRESSING EXTERNAL ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

An electronic device may include a shaft insertable into a target area, and an electronic component configured to generate a signal. The electronic component may be on or within the shaft. The electronic device may also include at least one antenna on or within the shaft. The electronic device may also include a receiver operatively coupled to the antenna. The receiver may monitor an electrical characteristic of the antenna to identify an effect of an electromagnetic field on the electrical characteristic of the antenna. The electronic device may also include a processor communicatively coupled to the receiver. At least one of the receiver and the processor may predict an effect of the electromagnetic field on the signal generated by the electronic component, based at least in part on the effect of the electromagnetic field on the electrical characteristic of the antenna. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic system , comprising:a shaft insertable into a target area;an electronic component on or within the shaft, wherein the electronic component is configured to generate a data signal;a detector on or within the shaft, wherein the detector is configured to detect an electromagnetic field to which the electronic component is exposed;a receiver operatively coupled to the detector, wherein the receiver monitors an electrical characteristic of the detector;a processor communicatively coupled to the receiver, wherein at least one of the receiver and the processor is configured to determine an effect of the electromagnetic field on the electronic component, anda display configured to display an image based on the data signal, wherein the processor is configured to modify the image based at least in part on the determined effect to compensate for the effect of the electromagnetic field on the electronic component.22. The electronic system of claim 21 , wherein the electrical characteristic of the detector is at least one of current or voltage in the detector.23. The electronic ...

ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM

Medical endoscope imaging systems and methods of using the same are disclosed. The imaging systems can have an endoscope having an image sensor, a display housing having an image display, a communication link configured to couple the image sensor to the image display, and a camera housing having a camera-sensor. The display housing can be configured to be detachably coupled to the camera housing. The camera-sensor can be configured to receive signals from the image display. 1. An endoscopic imaging system comprising:an endoscope having an image sensor;a display housing having an image display;a communication link configured to couple the image sensor to the image display; anda camera housing having a camera-sensor,wherein the display housing is configured to be detachably coupled to the camera housing, andwherein the camera-sensor is configured to receive signals from the image display.2. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the image display is a liquid crystal display (LCD) claim 1 , a liquid crystal on silicon display (LCOS) claim 1 , or an organic light-emitting diode display (OLED).3. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is a complementary metal-oxide semi-conductor sensor.4. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the communication link is an electrical cable.5. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the communication link is a wireless link.6. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the image display has a diagonal dimension of less than 2.0 inches claim 1 , less than 1.5 inches claim 1 , less than 1.0 inch claim 1 , less than 0.9 inches claim 1 , or less than 0.8 inches.7. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the image display has at least 800×600 pixels.8. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , further comprising a moire fringe erasing filter coupled to the display housing.9. The endoscopic imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the endoscope comprises a rigid ...

Video Laryngoscopy Device

A video laryngoscopy device includes: a blade having a handle and a blade portion extending from the handle; an electronics housing extending from the blade portion; and a camera or image sensor and a lighting element housed within the electronics housing. The device may be single use disposable. 1. A video laryngoscopy device comprising:a blade having a handle and a blade portion extending from the handle;an electronics housing extending from the blade portion; anda camera or image sensor and a lighting element housed within the electronics housing;wherein the device is single use disposable.2. The device of wherein the blade is in communication with a display screen claim 1 , the display screen configured to display video from image data communicated by the blade.3. The device of wherein the blade is in wireless communication with the display screen and is configured to communicate the image data via a Bluetooth wireless connection.4. The device of further comprising a protective cover shield extending away from the electronics housing claim 1 , the protective cover shield defining a cavity in front of the image sensor and the lighting element.5. The device of wherein at least one hole is defined in the protective cover shield claim 4 , the at least one hole aligned with at least one of the image sensor and the lighting element.6. The device of wherein the at least one hole comprises a plurality of holes claim 5 , one each aligned with the image sensor and the lighting element.7. The device of wherein the protective cover shield is dome shaped.8. The device of wherein the protective cover shield comprises additives therein or thereon configured to repel debris.9. The device of further comprising a camera lens cleaning mechanism claim 4 , the camera lens cleaning mechanism configured to inject air to the image sensor and/or to the cavity to thereby remove debris on a lens of the image sensor.10. The device of further comprising a push button on a top portion of the ...

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

An endoscope system includes: an optical system; an actuator configured to move at least an optical element of the optical system. along an optical axis direction; a driving signal generator configured to generate and supply a driving signal for driving the actuator; a transmission cable electrically connecting the actuator and the driving signal generator; a detector configured to detect magnitude of the driving signal through the transmission cable; and a processor including hardware, the processor being configured to supply the driving signal with an initial driving voltage value to the actuator for a predetermined time, calculate a combined resistance value including a resistance value of the transmission cable and a resistance value of the actuator, based on at least the detected magnitude of the driving signal, calculate a driving voltage of the actuator, based on the calculated combined resistance value and a preset rated current value of the actuator, and cause a storage to record the calculated driving voltage. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an optical system configured to form a subject image;an actuator configured to move at least one optical element of the optical system along an optical axis direction;a driving signal generator configured to generate and supply a driving signal for driving the actuator;a transmission cable electrically connecting the actuator and the driving signal generator, the transmission cable being configured to transmit the driving signal;a detector configured to detect magnitude of the driving signal through the transmission. cable; and supply the driving signal with an initial driving voltage value to the actuator for a predetermined time,', 'calculate a combined resistance value including a resistance value of the transmission cable and a resistance value of the actuator, based. on. at least the detected magnitude of the driving signal,', 'calculate a driving voltage of the actuator, based on the calculated combined ...

Systems And Methods For Confirmation Of Prior Catheter Tip Placement

A catheter assembly including one or more conductive pathways to assist with placement of the catheter assembly into a patient's vasculature by enabling ECG signals emanating from the patient's heart to be detected. The conductive pathways can be configured to reconfirm via ECG signal detection proper placement of the catheter assembly at a time subsequent to initial catheter placement into the vasculature. The catheter assembly can include a catheter hub, a catheter tube coupled to the catheter hub, the catheter tube including at least one lumen, and an outer conductive pathway disposed on an outer surface of the catheter tube and the hub. The outer conductive pathway can have a distal end located distal to a portion of the catheter tube at a skin insertion site when the catheter tube is inserted into a patient. 1. A catheter assembly , comprising:a catheter hub;a catheter tube coupled to the catheter hub, the catheter tube including at least one lumen; andan outer conductive pathway disposed on an outer surface of the catheter tube and the hub, the outer conductive pathway having a distal end located distal to a portion of the catheter tube at a skin insertion site when the catheter tube is inserted into a patient.2. The catheter assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the outer conductive pathway includes a conductive ink.3. The catheter assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the outer conductive pathway includes a metallic material.4. The catheter assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the metallic material includes copper.5. The catheter assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the catheter assembly further comprises a conductive stylet configured for insertion into the at least one lumen of the catheter tube to define an inner conductive pathway.6. The catheter assembly according to claim 5 , wherein the conductive stylet is configured to operably connect with a conductive solution disposed in the at least one lumen of the catheter tube.7. The catheter ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL VISUAL ORAL CLEANING INSTRUMENT

The present disclosure relates to a multifunctional visual oral cleaning instrument that includes multiple functions of: a visual dental floss, and/or visual oral forceps, and/or a visual oral irrigator, and/or a visual toothbrush, and/or a detachable visual interdental brush. The dental floss, and/or oral forceps, and/or oral irrigator, and/or toothbrush, and/or interdental brush are/is connected with an oral viewer through a connecting mechanism. In one aspect, a visual oral irrigator includes an oral irrigator, an oral viewer, and a connecting mechanism. The oral irrigator is mounted on the oral viewer through the connecting mechanism. The oral viewer further includes a housing, a power supply system, a lighting system, a viewing system, a circuit system, and a switch. 1. A visual oral irrigator , including an oral irrigator , an oral viewer , and a connecting mechanism , wherein:{'b': '56', 'A. the oral irrigator includes a spray head, a spray gun, a control switch, a pressure vessel, a connecting tube, and a union joint; the spray head is arranged at a front end of the spray gun; the control switch can control fluid sprayed by the spray gun; a fluid in the pressure vessel is connected with the spray gun through the connecting tube and the union joint ();'}B. the oral viewer includes a housing, a power supply system, a lighting system, a viewing system, a circuit system, and a switch; the lighting system, the viewing system, the circuit system, and the power supply system are mounted in the housing, and the switch is mounted on the housing; the lighting system, the viewing system, the power supply system, and the switch are connected together through the circuit system; andC. the oral irrigator is mounted on the oral viewer through the connecting mechanism.2. The visual oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid sprayed by the spray head is within a visual field of the viewing system.3. The visual oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

ENDOSCOPE DISTAL END STRUCTURE AND ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope distal end structure includes: an imaging unit; a signal cable; and a distal end frame including a housing portion, and a cable connection portion configured to connect the signal cable. The housing portion is a recess formed on a distal end side of the distal end frame. The housing portion includes a side surface and a bottom surface provided with a connection terminal. At least a part of the cable connection portion is provided with a cable connection electrode that connects a core wire of the signal cable on a distal end side from a bottom surface of the housing portion with reference to the optical axis direction of the imaging unit. The connection terminal and the cable connection electrode are connected by a wiring pattern formed in the housing portion, an outer periphery of the distal end frame, and the cable connection portion. 1. An endoscope distal end structure comprising:an imaging unit configured to capture an image of a subject;a signal cable configured to transmit and receive a signal to and from the imaging unit; anda distal end frame that is a three-dimensional circuit component, the distal end frame includinga housing portion having a side surface partially opened and configured to house the imaging unit, anda cable connection portion configured to connect the signal cable, whereinthe housing portion is a recess formed on a distal end side of the distal end frame,the housing portion includes a bottom surface and a side surface, and the bottom surface is provided with a connection terminal for electrically connecting the imaging unit,at least a part of the cable connection portion is provided with a cable connection electrode that connects a core wire of the signal cable on a distal end side from a bottom surface of the housing portion with reference to the optical axis direction of the imaging unit, andthe connection terminal and the cable connection electrode are connected by a wiring pattern formed in the housing portion, an outer ...

IN-BODY IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IN-BODY MONITORING CAMERA SYSTEM

An in-body image capturing device (camera unit) with high reliability is suggested. A camera unit () includes an image capturing unit that includes a lens () and a first illumination unit () and is capable of being introduced into a body. The first illumination unit () and the image capturing unit are housed in a casing () that is integrally molded with an integral light-transmitting body () and an integral light shielding body (). 1. A method of manufacturing an in-body image capturing device , the method comprising:providing an image capturing unit that includes a lens and an illumination unit, the in-body image capturing device being capable of being introduced into a body;integrally molding a casing with a light-transmitting body and a light shielding body;housing the image capturing unit and the illumination unit in the casing, whereinthe light-transmitting body includes an illumination cover portion that covers the illumination unit and a lens cover portion that covers the lens, andthe light shielding body includes a lens surrounding portion that surrounds the lens.2. The method of manufacturing the in-body image capturing device according to claim 1 , wherein the lens surrounding portion has a light shielding wall that is positioned between the lens and the illumination unit.3. The method of manufacturing the in-body image capturing device according to claim 1 , wherein the casing includes a laminated portion in which a portion of the light-transmitting body and a portion of the light shielding body are laminated.4. The method of manufacturing the in-body image capturing device according to claim 1 , wherein the light-transmitting body includes a jutting portion that juts outward from a vicinity of an opening of the casing.5. The method of manufacturing the in-body image capturing device according to claim 4 , further comprising:covering the opening of the casing with a light shielding upper cover, whereinthe upper cover and the jutting portion are laser- ...