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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Optical Cap for Use With Arthroscopic System

Номер: US20120029289A1
Автор: Theodore R. Kucklick
Принадлежит: Cannuflow Inc

An optical cap for use with an arthroscope system and its features.

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Номер записи: 1
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Mirrored arthroscope

Номер: US20120108901A1
Автор: Arpan Desai, Atu Agawu, Timothy Sargeant
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical instrument includes an elongated tubular member defining a longitudinal axis and having a lumen extending therethrough. A light source is disposed within the elongated tubular member. The light source is configured to emit light from a distal end of the elongated tubular member. A mirror assembly is coupled to a distal end of the elongated tubular member. The mirror assembly is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the mirror assembly is positioned adjacent an outer surface of the elongated tubular member. In the extended position, the mirror assembly extends distally from the elongated tubular member to re-direct light emitted by the light source.

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Номер записи: 2
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Stereoscopic imaging apparatus

Номер: US20120113509A1
Автор: Masahiro Yamada, Sunao Aoki
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A stereoscopic imaging apparatus includes: an objective optical system having a function of imaging a subject as a real image or a virtual image; and plural imaging optical systems that image plural subject luminous fluxes output from different paths of the objective optical system again as parallax images using plural independent optical systems, wherein, in the case where a focal length value when the objective optical system images the subject as the real image is positive and the focal length value when the objective optical system images the subject as the virtual image is negative, a focal distance (f) of the objective optical system and a distance (L) from a rear principal point of the objective optical system to a front principal point of the imaging optical system is set to values that satisfy the following equation |f /( L−f )|≦1.

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Номер записи: 3
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Endoscope system and method for controlling endoscope actuator

Номер: US20120162402A1
Автор: Shoichi Amano, Takayuki YABUKI, Yutaka Fujisawa
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An endoscope system includes: an actuator having an SMA wire and driving a moving member for moving a lens; an output control circuit; a detection circuit; and a CPU. The CPU outputs a driving signal to the output control circuit, on a basis of an instruction to move the lens, and on the basis of a position of the moving member corresponding to a resistance value detected by the detection circuit. In response to a moving instruction to move the lens from a far-point position to a near-point position, the CPU outputs the driving signal so that a current for moving the moving member from the far-point position to a position beyond the near-point position is passed through the SMA wire to heat the SMA wire. The CPU then performs preheating control, holding constant current transition control, and reheating control.

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Номер записи: 4
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Endoscope system

Номер: US20120184813A1
Автор: Yuki Terakawa
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

An endoscope system is provided which generates autofluorescence images on which a lesion area can be easily identified in the endoscopic diagnosis using the autofluorescence images. G fluorescence signals and R fluorescence signals obtained by capturing autofluorescence from the living body irradiated with excitation light are used to process the autofluorescence images captured by irradiation with the excitation light.

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Номер записи: 5
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Endoscope

Номер: US20120184819A1
Автор: Mina Farr, Wolfgang Braxmeier
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

Improved optical devices and methods transmit optical images along elongate optical paths with relatively limited cross-sectional dimensions using an improved objective, relay, and ocular systems. At least one intermediate image is formed within an optical component. For example, a first intermediate image is formed within glass of the most proximal objective lens, with the first intermediate image extending axially along a curved image location within the glass. The last intermediate image may similarly be disposed within a distal lens of the ocular system. The ocular system allows independent adjustment of diopters, magnification, X-Y positioning, and rotation orientation of the captured image while introducing minimal aberrations.

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Номер записи: 6
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Hand-held endoscopic device with a rotation control

Номер: US20120220822A1
Автор: Yung-Hsiu Chen
Принадлежит: Three in One Enterprises Co Ltd

The present invention is a hand-held endoscopic device with a rotation control, having a mainframe, a flexible cable, and a tube module. Moreover, the tube module includes a probe, a image capturing element and a sheath; besides, the second front end of the sheath has an opening which includes a mirror to allow the user to rotate the opening of the sheath in accordance with the situation, so that the image capturing element can reflect the light through the mirror to capture the image from different perspectives.

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Номер записи: 7
06-09-2012 дата публикации

System and method for producing and improving images

Номер: US20120224026A1
Автор: Lex Bayer, Michael Stewart
Принадлежит: Avantis Medical Systems Inc

A method for displaying images includes adjusting at least one characteristic of an image from a first imaging device of an endoscope to match at least one corresponding characteristic of an image from a second imaging device of the endoscope. The at least one characteristic may be one or more of color, contrast and brightness. An endoscopic system includes an endoscope including a first imaging device and a second imaging device, and a display device that displays an image from the first imaging device of the endoscope and an image from the second imaging device of the endoscope, wherein the images are sized so that an object, when placed at the same distance from the imaging devices, appears to have about the same size in the images.

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Номер записи: 8
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope Optical System

Номер: US20130044361A1
Автор: Masahiro Katakura
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An endoscope optical system includes a negative lens that focuses light entering along an incident optical axis, a first prism that deflects and emits the light from the negative lens along a first axis substantially orthogonal to the incident optical axis, a second prism having a first reflecting surface, which deflects the light from the first prism along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis and a second reflecting surface that deflects and emits the light, substantially parallel to the first axis and that faces the first prism, a third prism that deflects the light from the second prism substantially parallel to the incident optical axis, and a positive lens that focuses the light from the second prism, in this order from an object side, the negative lens and the first prism being rotatable about the first axis relative to the second prism.

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Номер записи: 9
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Ophthalmic endoilluminators with directed light

Номер: US20130079598A1
Автор: Jack R. Auld, Michael J. Papac, Michael J. Yadlowsky, Michael M. Martin, Ronald T. Smith
Принадлежит: Alcon Research LLC

Certain embodiments of an endoilluminator may include a cannula, an intermediate material, and an optical fiber. The cannula has a substantially cylindrical shape that defines an interior region and has a cylindrical axis. The intermediate material is disposed within the interior region. The optical fiber is disposed within the intermediate material and has a fiber optical axis and a distal end configured to emit light. The emitted light has an illumination pattern with an illumination axis that is not parallel to the cylindrical axis.

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Номер записи: 10
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope with Adjustable Viewing Angle

Номер: US20130085338A1
Автор: Andre Buerk
Принадлежит: Karl Storz SE and Co KG

An endoscope with a viewing angle that can be adjusted within a predetermined angular range includes a movable light-diverting device on the distal end of the endoscope on whose orientation the viewing angle of the endoscope depends, and a jointed device to movably hold the light-diverting device. The jointed device is configured for a movement of the light-diverting device that includes more than only a pivoting about a single pivot axis.

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Номер записи: 11
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Oral scope system with image sensor and method for visual examination of oral cavity and upper airway

Номер: US20130096457A1
Автор: Chunyuan Qiu, Zaiqi Wang
Принадлежит: Qscope LLC

An oral scope instrument for facilitating visual examination and inspection of a person's oral cavity and upper airway includes an elongate, flexible arm having first and second ends, a temperature sensor connected to the flexible arm adjacent the first end, an image sensor mounted adjacent the second end, a processor in electrical communication with the image sensor and an image display device. An illumination unit located adjacent the second end provides illumination for the image sensor. A handle connected to the first end enables manual insertion of the flexible arm into the mouth along a portion of the top of the tongue to engage the temperature sensor therewith and position the image sensor for viewing and recording anatomical features of the oral cavity or the upper airway. The processor stores normal anatomical images and may transmit images of recorded anatomical features to the image display device.

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Номер записи: 12
02-05-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130109917A1
Автор: KASE Seigo, KURA Yasuhito, Sakamoto Yuji
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope includes: a distal end portion provided at a distal end of an insertion portion; a front-view observation window for observing an insertion direction of the distal end portion, which is provided facing toward the insertion direction; a lateral-view observation window for observing a circumferential direction of the distal end portion, which is formed along the outer circumferential lateral surface and has a lateral observation field of view; a light-emitting member having an emission end surface for emitting light in a distal end direction of the distal end portion; a groove portion formed on the outer circumferential lateral surface of the distal end portion so as to be longer than the emission end surface of the light-emitting member along the circumferential direction of the outer circumferential lateral surface of the distal end portion and opposed to the emission end surface, on a proximal end side with respect to the lateral-view observation window; a plurality of particles for scattering light arranged in the groove portion; and a transparent infill filled between the plurality of particles. 1. An endoscope comprising:a distal end portion provided at a distal end of an insertion portion, and including a distal end surface which faces an insertion direction of the insertion portion and an outer circumferential lateral surface which faces a circumferential direction of the insertion portion;a front-view observation window for observing an insertion direction of the distal end portion, which is provided so as to face toward the insertion direction;a lateral-view observation window for observing a circumferential direction of the distal end portion, which is formed along the outer circumferential lateral surface and has a lateral observation field of view;a light-emitting member having an emission end surface for emitting light in a distal end direction of the distal end portion;an image pickup device provided to the distal end portion, for forming ...

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Номер записи: 13
09-05-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130116506A1
Автор: Bayer Lex, RASMUSSEN Fred
Принадлежит: Avantis Medical Systems, Inc.

An endoscope includes an insertion tube having a distal end and an imaging device with a steerable extension. The proximal end of the extension is attached to the distal end of the insertion tube. An endoscope includes an insertion tube having a distal end region and a rear-viewing imaging device at least partially disposed inside the distal end region. An endoscope includes an insertion tube having a distal end cap, an imaging device, and a link that couples the imaging device to the distal end cap of the insertion tube. 131-. (canceled)32. An endoscope assembly comprising:an endoscope with a first image sensor, a first light source, and a first polarizing filter disposed over the first light source; anda rear-viewing extension extending from the distal end of the endoscope, wherein the extension includes a second image sensor, a second light source, and a second polarizing filter disposed over the second image sensor, wherein the second polarizing filter blocks light that is transmitted through the first polarizing filter, and wherein the second image sensor and second light source face the first image sensor and first light source.33. The endoscope assembly of claim 32 , wherein the rear-viewing extension is steerable and wherein the distal end of the steerable extension is steerable in one direction up to 180°.34. The endoscope assembly of claim 32 , wherein the rear-viewing extension is steerable and wherein the distal end of the steerable extension is steerable in two opposite directions.35. The endoscope assembly of claim 34 , wherein the rear-viewing extension is steerable and wherein the distal end of the steerable extension is steerable up to 180° in each of the two opposite directions.36. The endoscope assembly of claim 32 , wherein the rear-viewing extension is steerable and wherein the distal end of the steerable extension is steerable in three or more directions.37. The endoscope assembly of claim 32 , wherein the rear-viewing extension has a diameter ...

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Номер записи: 14
23-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF COMPRESSED NERVES

Номер: US20130131454A1
Автор: Carver Jonathan, Druker Joshua, Eyster Edward Fletcher, How Peter, Leugers Martin, Liou Edward, McCormack Bruce M., McCormack Joseph G., Smith Jeffrey D., Tanaka Shigeru
Принадлежит: Thayer Intellectual Property, Inc.

Disclosed herein is a system for releasing a ligament. In one embodiment, the system includes a proximal handle, a tubular body, and a flexible body. The tubular body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The handle is coupled to the proximal end. The flexible body extends through the tubular body and includes a tissue cutting portion. The flexible body or tubular body is longitudinally displaceable to move the tissue cutting portion between a non-deployed state and a deployed state. 1. A system for releasing a ligament , the system comprising:a proximal handle;an outer tubular body comprising a proximal end and a first portion of a cutting structure, the proximal handle coupled to the proximal end of the tubular body; andan inner flexible body extending through the outer tubular body and comprising a second portion of the cutting structure,wherein at least one of the inner flexible body or the outer tubular body is longitudinally displaceable relative to the other to combine the first portion of the cutting structure with the second portion of the cutting structure to form the cutting structure when the cutting structure is in a deployed state.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the cutting structure comprises at least a portion of teeth or serrations forming the cutting structure.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second portion of the cutting structure comprises at least another portion of teeth or serrations forming the cutting structure.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the inner flexible body and outer tubular body are configured to prevent tissue from substantially engaging the first portion of the cutting structure when the first portion and the second portion are not combined to form the cutting structure.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the cutting structure comprises teeth or serration structures with proximal generally vertical surfaces and distal sloped surfaces claim 1 , the second portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 15
30-05-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130137929A1
Автор: MORITA Yasunori
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes an imaging section that captures an object via an optical system and an image sensor, an observation state determination section that determines the observation state of the object captured by the imaging section, and an aperture control section that controls the state of an aperture included in the optical system based on the observation state, the aperture control section controlling the state of the aperture so that the resolution determined by the diffraction limit due to the aperture is equal to or higher than a resolution determined by the image sensor when the observation state determination section has determined that the observation state is a first observation state, and stopping down the aperture as compared with the state of the aperture in the first observation state when the observation state determination section has determined that the observation state is a second observation state. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an imaging section that captures an object via an optical system and an image sensor;an observation state determination section that determines an observation state of the object captured by the imaging section; andan aperture control section that controls a state of an aperture included in the optical system based on the observation state determined by the observation state determination section,the aperture control section controlling the state of the aperture so that a resolution determined by a diffraction limit due to the aperture of the optical system is equal to or higher than a resolution determined by the image sensor when the observation state determination section has determined that the observation state is a first observation state, and stopping down the aperture as compared with the state of the aperture in the first observation state when the observation state determination section has determined that the observation state is a second observation state.2. The endoscope system as defined in ...

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Номер записи: 16
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Devices, Systems, and Methods for Controlling Field of View in Imaging Systems

Номер: US20130137985A1
Автор: Begin Elizabeth, Ho Dietrich, Levy Oren, Sproul Jason, Thomas Stan
Принадлежит: VOLCANO CORPORATION

Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a field of view of the imaging transducer, and a controller in communication with the flexible elongate member and configured to adjust a control signal of the flexible elongate member based on the detection of the imaging marker in data received from the flexible elongate member in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer. 2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined position is a start boundary or an end boundary of the motion profile.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the motion profile has a desired field of view of between about 30 degrees and about 400 degrees.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the motion profile has a desired field of view of 120 degrees.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the motion profile has a desired field of view of 360 degrees.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the marker includes an inner surface for reflecting energy emitted from the imaging transducer.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the inner surface is planar.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the inner surface is curved.9. The device of claim 6 , wherein the inner surface extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member.10. The device of claim 6 , wherein the inner surface extends at an oblique angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member.11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the oblique angle is between about 1 degrees and about 89 degrees such that a distal portion of the inner surface is positioned closer to the longitudinal axis than a proximal portion of the inner surface.12. The device of claim 11 , ...

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Номер записи: 17
04-07-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-CAMERA ENDOSCOPE HAVING FLUID CHANNELS

Номер: US20130172676A1
Автор: Kirma Yaniv, Levi Moshe, Levy Avi, Salman Golan
Принадлежит: PEER MEDICAL LTD.

There is provided a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising a unitary fluid channeling component adapted to channel fluid for insufflations and/or irrigation, the unitary fluid channeling component comprising: a proximal opening adapted to receive a fluid tube, the proximal opening being in fluid flow connection with a front fluid (I/I) channel and a side fluid channel. 1. A tip section of a multi-camera endoscope , the tip section comprising:a unitary fluid channeling component adapted to channel fluid for insufflations and/or irrigation (UI), said unitary fluid channeling component comprising:a proximal opening adapted to receive a fluid tube, said proximal opening being in fluid flow connection with a front fluid (I/I) channel and a side fluid channel.2. The tip section according to claim 1 , wherein said fluid tub comprises a gas tube and a liquid tube separated from each other or combined into one tube.3. The tip section according to claim 1 , wherein:said front fluid channel leads to a front opening at a distal end in said unitary fluid channeling component; andsaid side fluid channel leads to a left side opening and to a right side opening in said unitary fluid channeling component.4. The tip section according to claim 3 , wherein said front fluid channel extends along the length of said unitary fluid channeling component.5. The tip section according to claim 3 , wherein said side fluid channel is essentially perpendicular to the length of said unitary fluid channeling component.6. The tip section according to claim 3 , wherein said front opening is adapted to receive a fluid injector and wherein said side openings are adapted to receive fluid injectors.7. The tip section according to claim 1 , wherein said front channel claim 1 , said side channel or both are drilled in said unitary fluid channeling component.8. The tip section according to claim 1 , wherein said front fluid channel claim 1 , said side fluid channel or both are ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope

Номер: US20130182091A1
Автор: Haruhiko Kohno, Takafumi SANADA, Yuuzou KAWANO
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

An endoscope includes an imaging unit capturing an image of an object; an imaging holder holding the imaging unit; two systems of driving force transmission mechanisms each including a pair of driving rods having distal ends connected in a diagonal position to each other relative to the imaging holder; a driving apparatus disposed on a base end side of the driving rods and driving forward and backward at least one of the driving rods in each of the driving force transmission mechanisms; and a cover member extending from a base member of the driving apparatus and covering at least a portion of the imaging unit, the imaging holder, and the driving force transmission mechanisms. The imaging unit rotates around two different axes according to forward and backward movement of the driving rods.

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Номер записи: 19
18-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND BRIGHTNESS CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20130184530A1
Автор: ON Seigo
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope apparatus includes an objective optical system that is configured so that an observation magnification in at least a center part of an observation range is variable, a magnification control section that controls the observation magnification, and a brightness control section that performs a photometric process that attaches weight to a center part of an image that corresponds to the center part of the observation range when the observation magnification is a second magnification that is higher than a first magnification as compared with a case where the observation magnification is the first magnification, and adjusts the brightness of the image based on the result of the photometric process. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:an objective optical system that is configured so that an observation magnification in at least a center part of an observation range is variable;a magnification control section that controls the observation magnification; anda brightness control section that performs a photometric process that attaches weight to a center part of an image that corresponds to the center part of the observation range when the observation magnification is a second magnification that is higher than a first magnification as compared with a case where the observation magnification is the first magnification, and adjusts brightness of the image based on a result of the photometric process.2. The endoscope apparatus as defined in claim 1 ,the brightness control section including an evaluation value acquisition section that sets an acquisition target pixel or an acquisition target area for acquiring an evaluation value of the brightness to the image, and acquires the evaluation value based on a pixel value of the acquisition target pixel or the acquisition target area that has been set to the image,the evaluation value acquisition section performing a process that sets the acquisition target pixel or the acquisition target area to at least the center ...

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Номер записи: 20
18-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC METHOD FOR VIEWING A SINUS OPENING

Номер: US20130184532A1
Автор: Chang John Y., Goldfarb Eric A., Jenkins Thomas R., Makower Joshua
Принадлежит:

The invention is an endoscopic method for viewing a target portion of a patient's anatomy with access through the oral or nasal cavity. The method includes adjusting a variable direction of view endoscope to a direction of view of between about 0 degrees and 20 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the endoscope and a shaft orientation pointing toward the target portion of the patient's anatomy. The endoscope is then introduced straight into the oral or nasal cavity of a patient until the endoscope is positioned in the back of the cavity. The direction of view is adjusted to view the target portion of the patient's anatomy. 1. An endoscopic method for viewing a right maxillary sinus ostia , said method comprising:adjusting a variable direction of view endoscope to a first direction of view of between about 0 degrees and 20 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the endoscope and a shaft orientation to between about 60 degrees and 120 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope;introducing the variable direction of view endoscope straight into a right nasal cavity of a patient until the endoscope is positioned in the back of the right nasal cavity; andadjusting the direction of view to a second direction of view of about 60 degrees to 100 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis to view the right maxillary ostia within the right nasal cavity;wherein the right maxillary ostia may be visible behind an uncinate with or without minor adjustment of the direction of view or shaft orientation of the endoscope.2. The method of wherein the first direction of view is adjusted to between about 5 and 15 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope.3. The method of wherein the second direction of view is adjusted to between about 80 and 90 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope.4. The method of wherein the shaft orientation is adjusted to between about 80 and 100 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope. ...

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Номер записи: 21
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope system and method for controlling endoscope system

Номер: US20130188029A1
Автор: Jumpei Takahashi
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An endoscope system includes a focus control section that performs a focus control process on an optical system of an endoscopic scope, an operation information acquisition section that acquires operation information about at least one operation among a discharge operation, a suction operation, and a tissue treatment operation based on sensor information from an operation detection sensor, and a switch control section that determines whether or not to cause the focus control section to perform the focus control process based on the operation information.

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Номер записи: 22
25-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for spatial and spectral imaging

Номер: US20130190563A1
Автор: Amit Pascal
Принадлежит: GIVEN IMAGING LTD

A system and method for acquiring images containing spatial and spectral information of an object include acquiring defocused images using an optical system based on extended depth of field. The optical system further includes a filter array comprising an array of at least six different sub-filters that are arranged such that any group of four immediately adjacent sub-filters includes at least one red sub-filter, at least one green sub-filter and at least one blue sub-filter. The filter array is located at the aperture stop of the optical system. A coded mask is located at the focal plane of the optical system, and an imager is located beyond the focal plane such that images acquired by the imager are defocused. The images are refocused, and spectral and spatial information is restored by designated software.

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Номер записи: 23
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Electromagnetic actuator for a surgical instrument

Номер: US20130193778A1
Автор: Marco Feldmann, Martin Wieters
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS Winter and Ibe GmbH

The invention relates to an electromagnetic actuator for a surgical or medical instrument, the actuator having a stator ( 19 ) and a displaceable element ( 10 ), which at least partially comprises a paramagnetic or ferromagnetic material and can be displaced from a first position into a second position by applying an electromagnetic field. The invention is characterized in that the displaceable element ( 10 ) is or will be held in the first or in the second position by a permanent magnet.

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Номер записи: 24
08-08-2013 дата публикации

BLOOD AND CELL ANALYSIS USING AN IMAGING FLOW CYTOMETER

Номер: US20130201317A1
Автор: Basiji David A., George Thaddeus C., Hall Brian E., Morrissey Philip J., Ortyn William E., Perry David J., Zimmerman Cathleen A.
Принадлежит: Amnis Corporation

Multimodal or multispectral images of cells comprising a population of cells are simultaneously collected. Photometric and/or morphometric image features identifiable in the images are used to identify differences between first and second populations of cells. The differences can include changes in a relative percentage of different cell types in each population, or a change in a first type of cell present in the first population of cells and the same type of cell in the second population of cells. The changes may be indicative of a disease state, indicative of a relative effectiveness of a therapy, or indicative of a health of the person from whom the cells populations were obtained. 1. An imaging system configured to acquire and analyze image data separately collected from a first population of cells and a second population of cells , where the image data for each of the first and the second population of cells include a plurality of images of individual cells that are acquired simultaneously , to enable differences between the first population and the second population of cells to be quantified , comprising:(a) a collection lens disposed so that light traveling from an individual cell passes through the collection lens and travels along a collection path;(b) a light dispersing element disposed in the collection path so as to disperse the light that has passed through the collection lens into a plurality of light beams, thereby producing dispersed light;(c) an imaging lens disposed to focus the dispersed light, producing focused dispersed light;(d) a detector disposed to receive the focused dispersed light, such that the focused dispersed light incident on the detector simultaneously produces a plurality of images of the individual cell, the plurality of images comprising the image data; and(e) a processor configured to analyze the image data for the plurality of images collected from individual cells in the first and second population of cells, to quantify at ...

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Номер записи: 25
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Techniques for Standardized Imaging of Oral Cavity

Номер: US20130209954A1
Автор: Aditya Gande, Dhruv Boddupalli, James Clements, Manu Prakash
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University

A method, system and apparatus for imaging an oral cavity of a subject include a bracket comprising a mouthpiece and a camera mount. The mouthpiece has upper and lower bite guides disposed on a posterior side and separated by an opening through the mouthpiece. The bite guides are spaced apart so a subject biting on the guides opens the oral cavity to inspection through the opening. The mount is disposed on an anterior side of the mouthpiece; and has a flange to engage and slide along the opening and an optical path for light to pass through the mount and mouthpiece. A clip on an anterior side of the mount is configured to removeably hold a camera to record light passing through the optical path from the posterior side of the mount. In one embodiment, the camera is a programmable cell phone with digital camera.

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Номер записи: 26
15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR GASTROINTESTINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES USING NEAR INFRARED (nIR) IMAGING TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20130211246A1
Автор: PARASHER Vinod
Принадлежит:

Described herein are methods and devices for performing gastrointestinal surgical procedures using near infrared (nIR) imaging techniques. Described herein are imaging systems, endoscopes, and methods making use of near infrared (nIR) imaging techniques. The imaging systems, endoscopes, and methods can be used, for example, in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for visualization of the intraduodenal portion of the bile duct, and in procedures to visualize and to direct treatment of bleeding ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and tumors, for example, a pancreatic mass. 1. An imaging system for an endoscope comprising:a light source capable of emitting near-infrared (nIR) light;an objective lens;an optical filter;an imaging sensor; andan image display unit.2. The imaging system of wherein the light source is capable of emitting nIR light having a wavelength of 800 nm.3. The imaging system of wherein the optical filter is a band-pass filter centered at 830 nm or a long-pass filter excluding light below 810 to 820 nm.4. The imaging system of wherein the light source is further capable of emitting visible light.5. The imaging system of wherein the imaging sensor is a camera.6. The imaging system of wherein the camera is a solid state nIR sensitive camera.7. The imaging system of wherein the image display unit is a monitor.8. The imaging system of wherein said endoscope is adapted for use in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).9. The imaging system of wherein said endoscope is adapted for use in esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).10. An endoscope comprising:a distal portion for insertion into a patient;a proximal portion which is external to the patient; andan imaging system having a light source capable of emitting near-infrared (nIR) light; an objective lens; an optical filter; and an imaging sensor.11. The endoscope of wherein the light source and objective lens are positioned at a distal end of the endoscope.12. The endoscope of ...

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Номер записи: 27
22-08-2013 дата публикации

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE DISPLAY, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20130217962A1
Автор: DATE Rei, TANIGUCHI Katsuyoshi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A capsule endoscope system includes: a capsule endoscope including a first and a second imaging units; an image display that displays images captured by the first and second imaging units; a control unit that determines a moving direction of the capsule endoscope during imaging, specifies one of the imaging units which faces the moving direction of the capsule endoscope during imaging, and determines the posture of the capsule endoscope; and a display control unit that generates a display screen, arranges the image captured by the imaging unit facing the moving direction in a first display region in the display screen, arranges the image captured by the other imaging unit in a second display region in the display screen, and changes the positions of the first and second display regions according to the determination result of the position of the capsule endoscope. 1. A capsule endoscope system comprising:a capsule endoscope that includes a first imaging unit which captures an image in a first direction and a second imaging unit which captures an image in a second direction different from the first direction, is introduced into a subject, and captures an in-vivo image of the subject;an image display that displays an image based on image data obtained from the in-vivo images of the subject captured by the first and second imaging units;a control unit that determines a moving direction of the capsule endoscope during imaging, specifies one of the first and second imaging units which faces the moving direction of the capsule endoscope during imaging, and determines the position of the capsule endoscope; anda display control unit that generates a display screen including a first display region in which an image in the moving direction of the capsule endoscope is arranged and a second display region in which an image in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the capsule endoscope is arranged, arranges, in the first display region, an image based on the image data ...

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Номер записи: 28
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope Apparatus

Номер: US20130217965A1
Автор: Sasamoto Tsutomu
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope apparatus includes an objective optical system mounted at a distal end portion of an endoscope, which is inserted into a tube cavity, and configured to form an image of an object, the objective optical system including a focusing lens movable in an optical axis direction, a solid-state image pickup device for color image pickup configured to pick up the image formed by the objective optical system, a color separation filter being arranged for each pixel in the solid-state image pickup device, a focus adjusting mechanism configured to move the focusing lens and automatically adjust the objective optical system to a focus position in a focused state, a moving range switching section configured to perform switching of a moving range of the focusing lens, a moving range limiting section configured to limit the moving range in association with the switching by the moving range switching section, and the like. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:an endoscope inserted into a tube cavity;an objective optical system mounted at a distal end portion of the endoscope and configured to form an image of an object in the tube cavity, the objective optical system including a focusing lens movable in an optical axis direction and satisfying conditional expressions (1) and (2);a solid-state image pickup device for color image pickup configured to pick up the image formed by the objective optical system, the solid-state image pickup device satisfying a conditional expression (3) below and a color separation filter being arranged for each pixel in the solid-state image pickup device;a focus adjusting mechanism configured to move the focusing lens and automatically adjust the objective optical system to a focused state;a moving range switching section configured to perform switching of a moving range of the focusing lens;a moving range limiting section configured to limit the moving range using a signal in association with the switching by the moving range switching ...

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Номер записи: 29
26-09-2013 дата публикации

AUTOFOCUSING ENDOSCOPE AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20130253313A1
Автор: Balicki Marcin Arkadiusz, Kang Jin, Kumar Rajesh, Taylor Russell H.
Принадлежит: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

An autofocusing endoscope includes an objective lens, a relay optical system arranged to relay an image between the objective lens and a proximal end of the autofocusing endoscope, an optical fiber arranged with a distal end proximate the objective lens, a light source arranged to couple light into the optical fiber, an optical detection system arranged to receive and detect light from the optical fiber, and a data processor constructed to communicate with the optical detection system while in operation. The data processor is configured to determine a distance of a surface to be imaged through the objective lens and provide instructions for adjusting a focus of the autofocusing endoscope of the surface. 1. An autofocusing endoscope , comprising:an objective lens;a relay optical system arranged to relay an image between said objective lens and a proximal end of said autofocusing endoscope;an optical fiber arranged with a distal end proximate said objective lens;a light source arranged to couple light into said optical fiber;an optical detection system arranged to receive and detect light from said optical fiber; anda data processor constructed to communicate with said optical detection system while in operation,wherein said data processor is configured to determine a distance of a surface to be imaged through said objective lens and provide instructions for adjusting a focus of said autofocusing endoscope of said surface.2. An autofocusing endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising an endoscope body and an actuator assembly attached to said endoscope body such that said actuator assembly moves at least said objective lens and said distal end of said optical fiber relative to said surface based on instructions received from said data processor to adjust said focus.3. An autofocusing endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said objective lens is a gradient index (GRIN) objective lens.4. An autofocusing endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said objective ...

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Номер записи: 30
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Endoscopic image processing device, information storage device and image processing method

Номер: US20130258080A1
Автор: Naoya KURIYAMA
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

The endoscopic image processing device includes an image acquisition section that acquires a normal observation image and a zoom observation image, the normal observation image being an image that includes an image of an object, and the zoom observation image being an image that magnifies the image of the object within an observation area that is part of the normal observation image, an attention area determination section that specifies an attention area on the zoom observation image, and a boundary setting section that detects a position of a boundary on the normal observation image that corresponds to a boundary of the attention area specified on the zoom observation image based on pixel values of the zoom observation image, and sets a boundary image at the detected position of the boundary on the normal observation image.

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Номер записи: 31
10-10-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20130267783A1
Автор: Davis Peter J., GOLDFAIN ERVIN
Принадлежит: WELCH ALLYN, INC.

A medical diagnostic instrument that enables optical viewing of a target area, includes an optical system disposed within an instrument housing, the optical system including at least one primary optical element disposed along an optical axis. A focusing screen is distally aligned along the optical axis for focusing an image of the target area received from the optical system. The focusing screen enables a user to view the target area without requiring an eyepiece, thereby permitting the caregiver to conduct examinations without requiring intimate contact between the patient and the caregiver. 1. An otoscope for conducting examinations of the ear , said otoscope comprising:an instrument head;an optical system comprising at least two lens elements aligned along an optical axis for receiving an image from the ear of a patient; anda focusing screen aligned along said optical axis that receives a focused image of said target area from said optical system, each of said optical system and said focusing screen being disposed within said instrument head wherein said focusing screen is configured to present said focused image to a user at a predetermined distance from the rear end of said instrument head.2. An otoscope as recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least one magnification lens element disposed proximally from said focusing screen and aligned along said optical axis.3. An otoscope as recited in claim 2 , wherein said at least one magnification lens element is attachable to the rear end of said instrument head.4. An otoscope as recited in claim 2 , wherein said at least one magnification lens element is releasably attachable to said instrument head.5. An otoscope as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a focusing mechanism for selectively adjusting the focusing position of at least one optical component of said otoscope.6. An otoscope as recited in claim 5 , wherein said focusing mechanism is configured to shift the position of said focusing screen to one of ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Fluid Channeling Component of a Multi-Camera Endoscope

Номер: US20130274551A1
Автор: Aizenfeld Amram, Kirma Yaniv, Levy Avi, Salman Golan
Принадлежит: Endochoice, Inc.

There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising: a fluid channeling component for a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the fluid channeling component comprising one or more fluid channels configured for flowing for insufflation and/or irrigation fluid, and one or more support elements adapted to receive, support and/or secure a flexible electronic circuit board and/or one or more of a front camera, a side camera, an optical assembly, and a light source attached thereto; and a folded flexible electronic circuit board. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. (canceled)28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. (canceled)31. (canceled)32. (canceled)33. (canceled)34. (canceled)35. (canceled)36. (canceled)37. (canceled)38. (canceled)39. (canceled)40. (canceled)41. (canceled)42. (canceled)43. A fluid channeling component for a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope , the fluid channeling component comprising:one or more fluid channels configured to flow insufflation and/or irrigation fluid; andone or more support elements adapted to receive, support and/or secure a electronic circuit board and/or one or more of a front camera, a side camera, an optical assembly, and a light source attached to said electronic circuit board.44. The fluid channeling component of claim 43 , wherein said one or more support elements comprise one or more camera holders configured to directly or indirectly support a front and/or a side looking camera and/or an optical assembly thereof.45. The fluid channeling component of claim 44 , wherein said one or more camera holders are configured to indirectly support said front and/or side looking ...

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Номер записи: 33
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Articulation joint for video endoscope

Номер: US20130289352A1
Автор: Andrew P. KIROUACA, Dennis R. Boulais, Francis T. Macnamara
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 34
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Optical Systems for Multi-Sensor Endoscopes

Номер: US20130296649A1
Автор: Kirma Yaniv, Levi Moshe, Levin Victor
Принадлежит: PEER MEDICAL LTD.

There is provided herein an optical system for a tip section of a multi-sensor endoscope, the system comprising: a front-pointing camera sensor; a front objective lens system; a side-pointing camera sensor; and a side objective lens system, wherein at least one of said front and side objective lens systems comprises a front and a rear sub-systems separated by a stop diaphragm, said front sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first front negative lens and a second front positive lens, said rear sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first rear positive lens, an achromatic sub-assembly comprising a second rear positive lens and a third rear negative lens, wherein the following condition is satisfied: f≦1.8f, where f is the composite focal length of the total lens system and fis the focal length of said first rear positive lens. 1. An optical system for a tip section of a multi-sensor endoscope , the system comprising:a front-pointing camera sensor;a front objective lens system;a side-pointing camera sensor; anda side objective lens system,wherein at least one of said front and side objective lens systems comprises a front and a rear sub-systems seperated by a stop diaphragm,said front sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first front negative lens and a second front positive lens,said rear sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first rear positive lens, an achromatic sub-assembly (optionally, a compound achromatic sub-assembly) comprising a second rear positive lens and a third rear negative lens, wherein the following condition is satisfied:{'sub': (first rear positive lens)', '(first rear positive lens), 'f≦1.8f, where f is the composite focal length of the total lens system and fis the focal length of said first rear positive lens.'}2. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein said front sub-system further comprises an additional front meniscus lens disposed between said first front negative ...

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Номер записи: 35
28-11-2013 дата публикации

SCANNING ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING PROBES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130317294A1
Автор: Brennan Jeffrey, Humayun Mark S.
Принадлежит:

A vitrector with integrated imaging capability may include a vitrector tube, a tubular cutter, an actuation mechanism, an optical fiber, and a lens structure for focusing light coupled into the lens structure from the optical fiber beyond the distal end so as to image a region about the focus. 1. A vitrector with integrated imaging capability , the vitrector comprising:a vitrector tube having a side port at a distal end thereof for admitting vitreous therethrough and, associated with the vitrector tube, a suction mechanism for drawing the vitreous towards a proximal end of the vitrector tube;coaxially disposed in the vitrector tube, a tubular cutter and, associated therewith, an actuation mechanism for moving the cutter relative to the vitrector tube so as to cut the vitreous for suctioning by the suction mechanism;an optical fiber coaxially disposed in the cutter; anda lens structure, disposed at a distal end of the tubular cutter and optically coupled to the optical fiber, for focusing light coupled into the lens structure from the optical fiber beyond the distal end so as to image a region about the focus.2. The vitrector of claim 1 , wherein the lens structure is shaped to deflect the light and focus it off-axis claim 1 , movement of the cutter simultaneously causing the focus to be scanned along a line.3. The vitrector of claim 1 , wherein the actuation mechanism is a rotary mechanism that causes the focus to be scanned along an arc segment.4. The vitrector of claim 1 , wherein the actuation mechanism is a reciprocating mechanism that causes the focus to be scanned along an axis parallel to an axis of the vitrector tube.5. The vitrector of claim 1 , wherein the lens structure consists of an angle-cut lens.6. The vitrector of claim 1 , wherein the actuation mechanism comprises a pneumatic claim 1 , hydraulic claim 1 , electromagnetic claim 1 , or motor-driven mechanical actuation mechanism.7. The vitrector of claim 1 , further comprising a rotary joint disposed ...

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Номер записи: 36
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Capsule endoscope

Номер: US20130317297A1
Автор: Chung-Che Wu, Kai-Yun Chen
Принадлежит: WUNG CHUNG-CHE

A capsule endoscope is disclosed. The capsule endoscope includes a shell, a plurality of image capturing units, a positioning unit, and a processing unit. The shell has a containing space. The image capturing units are disposed in the containing space and arranged such that the image capturing units capture images from different angles. The positioning unit is disposed in the containing space for positioning each of the image capturing units. The processing units is disposed in the containing space for acquiring angles of capturing images with the image capturing units according to positioning results of the image capturing units with the positioning unit.

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Номер записи: 37
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Microscope apparatus, method and application

Номер: US20130331653A1
Автор: Rebecca M. Williams, Warren R. Zipfel
Принадлежит: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

A microscope apparatus and a microscopic method that uses the microscope apparatus for examining a sample or a specimen, such as but not limited to a tissue sample or a tissue specimen, includes a convex curved distal exit window at a distal end of the microscope apparatus. Due to the presence of the convex curved distal exit window, the microscope apparatus may readily make contact with the sample or the specimen absent trauma to the sample or the specimen. In addition, an index of refraction matched immersion fluid may be used for focusing the microscope apparatus by hydraulic movement of an objective optic lens assembly interior to the distal exit window with respect to the distal exit window. The convex curved distal exit window and index of refraction matched immersion fluid characteristics may be extended to various microscope apparatuses and methods, and in particular medical microscope apparatuses and methods.

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Номер записи: 38
26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE FOR EXAMINING OR IMAGING AN INTERIOR SURFACE OF A CORPOREAL CAVITY

Номер: US20130345510A1
Автор: HADANI Ron
Принадлежит:

An auxiliary endoscopic imaging catheter is configured for insertion via a longitudinal working channel of an endoscopic. The endoscopic imaging catheter comprises a longitudinally extending tubular shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and outer surface, and a longitudinal axis; one or more transparent or translucent elements positioned in the outer surface of the distal end of the shaft; and an imaging system comprising a reflector/refractor element and an imaging sensor, the imaging system being positioned interior of the distal end of the shaft. The reflector/refractor can be rotated or wobbled to obtain images of up to or over 360°. An illumination system is positioned on or in the distal end of the shaft, the illumination system being capable of illuminating a corporeal lumen or organ adjacent to the distal end. 1. An auxiliary endoscopic imaging catheter for insertion via a longitudinal channel of an endoscopic insertion tube , comprising:a longitudinally extending tubular shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and outer surface, and a longitudinal axis;one or more transparent or translucent elements positioned in the outer surface of the distal end of the shaft; andan imaging system comprising a reflector/refractor element and a camera sensor, the imaging system being positioned interior of the distal end of the shaft,wherein the reflector/refractor can be rotated or wobbled to obtain images of up to 360°.2. The endoscopic imaging catheter of claim 1 , wherein an illumination system is positioned on or in the distal end of the shaft claim 1 , the illumination system being capable of illuminating a corporeal lumen or organ adjacent to the distal end.3. The endoscopic imaging catheter of claim 2 , wherein the illumination system is distal to the imaging system.4. The endoscopic imaging catheter of claim 2 , wherein the illumination system is proximal to the imaging system.5. The endoscopic imaging catheter of claim 2 , wherein an illumination source ...

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Номер записи: 39
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Objective Optical System for Endoscope

Номер: US20140018628A1
Автор: Akari KANAZAWA, Tsutomu Igarashi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An endoscope objective optical system includes, in order from an object side, a first lens composed of a negative single lens, a second lens composed of a positive single lens, an aperture stop, a third lens composed of a positive single lens, and a fourth lens composed of a positive combined lens, the third lens having a meniscus shape having a convex surface facing the image side. The endoscope objective optical system satisfies the following conditions: 0.3< Df/f <1.15,  (1) n 1<1.79,  (2) n 2> n 1,  (3) 0.6< IH/f <0.83,  (4) and | r 1|−| r 2|+ d 1>1.8  (5) Df is the distance from a surface of the first lens facing the object side to the aperture stop, f is the focal length of the entire system, IH is the maximum image height of the entire system, and d1 is the center thickness of the third lens.

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Номер записи: 40
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Surgical Instrument Having Integrated Navigation Control

Номер: US20140030669A1
Автор: Breuer Manfred, Hanssen Nils, Hey Joachim
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a system for carrying out a treatment of a human or animal body by a surgeon, comprising a hand-held instrument () having an instrument head () that acts on an operating field of the body and supports a treatment tool (). The system also comprises a computer () on which a navigation program is provided to assist the guidance of the instrument head (), wherein body data representing the part of the body containing the operating field, planning data representing the planned treatment, and instrument data representing the position and orientation of the instrument head () are available to the navigation program. A positioning means for recording the instrument data is present, wherein the navigation program compares the instrument data as actual data with the planning data as desired data, and a signalling means () is provided, which indicates to the surgeon a deviation of the actual data from the desired data. The positioning means comprises an image-recording means that is located at the instrument head () and that records, during the handling of the instrument head and in particular in rapid sequence, single images of a body part that is represented in the body data and is in a defined relationship with the treatment site, wherein the orientation of the image-recording means is in a defined relationship with the instrument head, and the navigation program generates the instrument data by matching the single images with the body data. 1231243310. A system for carrying out a treatment of a human or animal body by a surgeon , comprising a hand-held instrument () having an instrument head () that acts on an operating field of the body and supports a treatment tool () , and comprising a computer () on which a navigation program is provided to assist the guidance of the instrument head () , wherein body data representing the part of the body containing the operating field , planning data representing the planned treatment , and instrument data ...

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Номер записи: 41
06-02-2014 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND FOCUS CONTROL METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

Номер: US20140039257A1
Автор: HIGUCHI Keiji, YOSHINO Koichiro
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope apparatus includes an imaging section that includes a phase difference detection element for implementing phase detection autofocus, and acquires a captured image, a phase difference calculation section that calculates a phase difference based on a signal output from the phase difference detection element, a lens position selection section that selects a lens position that is either a near point-side lens position or a far point-side lens position based on the phase difference, the near point-side lens position and the far point-side lens position being discrete lens positions set in advance, and a driver section that changes a lens position of the imaging section to the lens position selected by the lens position selection section. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:an imaging section that includes a phase difference detection element for implementing phase detection autofocus, and acquires a captured image;a phase difference calculation section that calculates a phase difference based on a signal output from the phase difference detection element;a lens position selection section that selects a lens position that is either a near point-side lens position or a far point-side lens position based on the phase difference, the near point-side lens position and the far point-side lens position being discrete lens positions set in advance; anda driver section that changes a lens position of the imaging section to the lens position selected by the lens position selection section.2. The endoscope apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a boundary position setting section that sets a boundary position between a near point-side in-focus object plane position that corresponds to the near point-side lens position and a far point-side in-focus object plane position that corresponds to the far point-side lens position,the lens position selection section selecting the near point-side lens position when the lens position selection section has determined ...

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Номер записи: 42
13-02-2014 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20140046131A1
Автор: HIGUCHI Keiji, KURIYAMA Naoya, MORITA Yasunori, ON Seigo, TAKAHASHI Jumpei
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes an image acquisition section, an attention area setting section, and a scaling section. The image acquisition section acquires a captured image that includes an object image. The attention area setting section sets an attention area within the captured image based on information from the endoscope system. The scaling section performs a local scaling process that relatively enlarges the attention area as compared with another area. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an image acquisition section that acquires a captured image that includes an object image;an attention area setting section that sets an attention area within the captured image based on information from the endoscope system; anda scaling section that performs a local scaling process that relatively enlarges the attention area as compared with another area.2. The endoscope system as defined in claim 1 ,the scaling section performing the local scaling process while maintaining an angle of view of the captured image.3. The endoscope system as defined in claim 2 ,the attention area setting section setting the attention area using the captured image as the information from the endoscope system.4. The endoscope system as defined in claim 3 ,the captured image being an in vivo image,the attention area setting section including a contact state information acquisition section that acquires contact state information about a contact state between an end of a scope and tissue based on the captured image, andthe attention area setting section setting the attention area based on the contact state information.5. The endoscope system as defined in claim 4 ,the contact state information acquisition section detecting a specific color area of the captured image that has a color within a specific color range, and setting a contact area based on the specific color area, andthe attention area setting section setting an area other than the contact area to be the attention area.6. The endoscope ...

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Номер записи: 43
20-02-2014 дата публикации

FILTER SWITCHING DEVICE FOR FLUORESCENCE ENDOSCOPIC TELEVISION CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20140051925A1
Автор: Bae Soo Jin, Berezin Vladimir, JUNG Min Woong, Kang Uk, Kim Guang Hoon, Papayan Garry V.
Принадлежит: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute

The present invention relates to a filter switching device for a fluorescence endoscopic television camera system, and more particularly, to a filter switching device for a fluorescence endoscopic television camera system, which selectively transmits light to a detector sensor of a television camera according to the white light condition or the fluorescence condition to diagnose patients using a fluorescence endoscope. 1. A filter switching device for a fluorescence endoscopic television camera system , the device comprising:a frame comprising a first filter and a second filter disposed in a vertical direction;a frame guide for guiding a vertical movement of the frame;a pair of upper frame permanent magnets disposed at upper sides of the frame such that polarities thereof opposite to each other face the outside;a pair of lower frame permanent magnets disposed at lower sides of the frame vertically under the pair of the upper frame permanent magnets such that polarities thereof opposite to the polarities of the upper frame permanent magnets vertically over the lower frame permanent magnets face the outside while the polarities thereof opposite to each other face the outside;a rotating ring rotatably disposed outside the frame;a pair of first external permanent magnets disposed at one side of the rotating ring so as to face the pair of upper frame permanent magnets at a reference location, the pair of first external permanent magnets being disposed such that polarities thereof opposite to each other face the inside; anda pair of second external permanent magnets disposed at the other side of the rotating ring so as to face the pair of lower frame permanent magnets vertically under the pair of first external permanent magnets at the reference location, the pair of second external permanent magnets being disposed such that polarities thereof opposite to the polarities of the first external permanent magnets facing the second external permanent magnets based on the ...

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Номер записи: 44
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VIEWING AND TRACKING STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO IMAGES

Номер: US20140055563A1
Автор: Jessop Neil T.
Принадлежит: ULTRADENT PRODUCTS, INC.

Systems and methods for viewing stereoscopic video images are disclosed. One system comprises a first video camera configured to generate a first video feed of a subject. A second video camera is spaced a pupilary distance from the first video camera and configured to generate a second video feed of the subject. A tracking module associated with the first video camera and the second video camera is configured to cause the first video camera and the second video camera to be directed to a desired convergent point relative to a selected tracking point to maintain stereopsis. A zooming module associated with the first video camera and the second video camera is configured to provide a desired magnification of the near real-time stereoscopic video image. 1. A system for viewing and tracking stereoscopic video images in a dental setting , comprising:a first video camera configured to generate a first video feed of a patient's intraoral cavity;a second video camera spaced at a pupilary distance from the first video camera and configured to generate a second video feed of the patient's intraoral cavity;a head mountable stereoscopic display including a right video display and a left video display to create a near real-time stereoscopic video image from the first video feed and the second video feed, respectively;a tracking module associated with the first video camera and the second video camera, the tracking module configured to cause the first video camera and the second video camera to be directed to a desired convergent point relative to a selected tracking point to maintain stereopsis as movement occurs for at least one of the patient's intraoral cavity, the first video camera, and the second video camera; anda zooming module associated with the first video camera and the second video camera, the zooming module configured to provide a desired magnification of the near real-time stereoscopic video image.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pupilary distance is from ...

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Номер записи: 45
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Stereoscopic System for Minimally Invasive Surgery Visualization

Номер: US20140066700A1
Автор: Arat Vacit, BLUMENKRANZ Dr. Mark, WILSON JASON
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention provide improved visualization systems and methods for minimally invasive surgery. Some embodiments include the use of reverse kinematic positioning of camera systems to provide rapid and manual surgeon controllable positioning of camera systems as well as display of 3D surgical area images along the line of sight between a surgeon's eyes and the surgical area itself. 1. A system for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure for providing optical views of a surgical area , comprising:a retaining plug including an aperture and configured to be positioned through a percutaneous incision;an image capturing device, wherein at least a portion of said image capturing device is configured to be fitted into said aperture of the retaining plug;an image processing device capable of sending electronic signals to a display to be viewed by a practitioner during a minimally invasive surgery; and a base that is locatable adjacent or in proximity to the skin of a patient undergoing the minimally invasive surgery; and', 'an end effector that holds the image capturing device and is movably coupled to the base and can be locked in a fixed position by a locking mechanism., 'a frame configured to hold the image capturing device, the frame including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing device includes more than one optical path configured to provide a stereoscopic view of at least a portion of the surgical area.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing device includes more than one optical path configured to provide picture in picture views with different magnifications.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display is a touch screen display positioned in the sterile field claim 1 , wherein the touch screen display can be used as an interface for a practitioner to modify one or more of: an image magnification claim 1 , an image properties claim 1 , and a number of views displayed.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 46
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Insertable device and system for minimal access procedure

Номер: US20140066954A1
Автор: Andrew T. Miller, Dennis L. Fowler, Peter K. Alllen
Принадлежит: Columbia University of New York

The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest.

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Номер записи: 47
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Endoscope Tip Part and Endoscope

Номер: US20140081085A1
Автор: Kamo Yuji, Takato Hideyasu, TSUJI Yoshifumi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope tip part has impact resistance even when applied to a thin endoscope, and the light distribution characteristics thereof can be improved even at a wide angle of view. An endoscope tip part includes a tip part main body that is attached to the tip of an insertion section of an endoscope and a positive-power transparent-plastic tip lens that is integrated with the tip part main body through two-color molding. The tip lens is a lens that is located closest to an object, among optical elements constituting an illumination optical system of the endoscope, and the tip part main body is provided with an insertion hole into which two positive-power rear lenses that will be disposed behind the tip lens are inserted. 2. An endoscope tip part comprising:a tip part main body that is attached to a tip of an insertion section of an endoscope; anda positive-power transparent-plastic tip lens that is integrated with the tip part main body through two-color molding,wherein the tip lens is a lens that is located closest to an object, among optical elements constituting an illumination optical system of the endoscope;the tip part main body is provided with an insertion hole into which two positive-power rear lenses that will be disposed behind the tip lens are inserted; and {'br': None, 'i': Dm', '+dn', 'Dm, 'sup': 2', '2, '1<√()/<2\u2003\u2003(8)'}, 'the following conditional expression is satisfiedwhere:Dm is an outer diameter of the rear lens that is adjacent to the tip lens; anddn is an edge thickness of the rear lens that is adjacent to the tip lens.3. An endoscope tip part according to claim 1 , comprising a plurality of the tip lenses and a plurality of the insertion holes.4. An endoscope tip part according to claim 1 , wherein a tip objective lens that is located closest to an object claim 1 , among optical elements constituting an objective optical system of the endoscope claim 1 , is integrated with the tip part main body through two-color molding.5. An ...

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Номер записи: 48
27-03-2014 дата публикации

MULTI-ANGLE REAR-VIEWING ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20140088361A1
Автор: Harish Manohara, Hrayr Shahinian Karnig, Jack Mondry M., Michael Shearn J., Ronald Korniski J.
Принадлежит:

A rear-viewing endoscope includes a rigid section having first and second ends, and a cavity situated between the first and second ends. The rigid section has a longitudinal length and defining a longitudinal axis (LAR). The endoscope further includes a flexible section having proximal and distal ends, where the proximal end is coupled to the second end of the rigid section; and an imaging unit having first and second ends and a cavity situated between the first and second ends, the second end of the imaging unit coupled to the distal end of the flexible section. An objective lens assembly of the endoscope includes a complementary multiband bandpass filter (CMBF) pair situated within the cavity of the imaging unit. The CMBF filter collimated image rays passing therethrough so as to output filtered image rays. A camera or detector receives the filtered image rays and forms corresponding video information for stereoscopic imaging. 1. A rear-viewing endoscope , comprising:a rigid section having first and second ends, and a cavity situated between the first and second ends, the rigid section having a longitudinal length and defining a longitudinal axis (LAR);a flexible section having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end coupled to the second end of the rigid section;an imaging unit having first and second ends and a cavity situated between the first and second ends, the second end of the imaging unit coupled to the distal end of the flexible section;an objective lens assembly comprising a complementary multiband bandpass filter (CMBF) pair situated within the cavity of the imaging unit for filtering collimated image rays passing therethrough so as to output filtered image rays; anda camera which receives the filtered image rays and forms corresponding video information for stereoscopic imaging,wherein the imaging unit provides a front view in when an imager axis of the imaging unit is along a longitudinal axis of the rigid section, and wherein the flexible section ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Fully integrated, disposable tissue visualization device

Номер: US20190000305A1
Автор: Alfred J. INTINTOLI, Andrew C. DAVISON, II Richard H. Washburn
Принадлежит: Trice Medical Inc

The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate the visualization of an internal tissue site while causing a minimum of damage to the surrounding tissue. Further preferred embodiments may allow for the delivery of fluids and other treatment to an internal tissue site.

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Номер записи: 50
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MUTLI-VIEWING ELEMENT ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20200000325A1
Автор: Kirma Yaniv, Levi Moshe, Levy Avi
Принадлежит: Endochoice, Inc.

There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope, the tip section comprising: two or more side-pointing viewing elements positioned at or in proximity to a distal end of said tip section, wherein each of said two or more side-pointing viewing elements having a discrete illuminator associated therewith, wherein the field of view provided by the two or more side-pointing viewing elements covers a front and side views; a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted. 120-. (canceled)21. An endoscope system comprising:a front-pointing viewing element positioned at a distal tip section, said front-pointing viewing element comprising a camera;a first side-pointing viewing element positioned at the distal tip section, said first side-pointing viewing element comprising a lens assembly located at the distal tip section and a fiber optic, wherein said lens assembly is configured to receive light from an area of interest, and the received light is transferred through said fiber optic;a first side fluid injector positioned on a first surface of the distal tip section; anda first depression on the first surface, wherein the first side-pointing viewing element and the first side fluid injector are positioned within the first depression.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein a first field of view of the front-pointing viewing element partially overlaps with a second field of view of the first side-pointing viewing element.23. The system of claim 21 , further comprising:a second side-pointing viewing element positioned on a second surface of the distal tip section, the second side-pointing viewing element comprising a camera located at the distal tip section,a second side fluid injector positioned on the second surface; anda second depression on the second surface, wherein the second side-pointing viewing element and the second side ...

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Номер записи: 51
02-01-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHODS FOR COLOR CORRECTED OCT IMAGING ENDOSCOPE/CATHETER/CAPSULE TO ACHIEVE HIGH-RESOLUTION

Номер: US20200000327A1
Автор: Li Xingde
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to an achromatic capsule endoscope with diffractive optics. A micromotor (or a broadband rotary joint) and a custom 800 nm SD-OCT system make ultrahigh-resolution 3D volumetric imaging over a large area possible. The diffractive microlens is used directly with other miniature lens including but not limited to a GRIN lens, making the capsule endoscope design simpler and cost effective. Preliminary ex vivo 3D intraluminal imaging was performed with the distal-scanning capsule endoscope in conjunction with a home-built broadband spectral-domain OCT system, demonstrating the performance of the diffractive capsule. Considering the miniature OCT capsule imaging probe is an attractive component for using the OCT technology for esophagus imaging (or other internal organs), the proposed approach will have a broad impact on endoscopic OCT imaging by improving OCT resolution in any applications that involve a capsule OCT probe, such as gastrointestinal (GI) tract imaging, airway imaging etc. 1. A device for obtaining optical coherence tomography (OCT) images from a subject comprising:a miniature OCT capsule imaging probe configured to obtain high-resolution images of the subject; anddiffraction optics configured to mitigate wavelength dependent aberration in the high-resolution images obtained by the OCT capsule probe.2. The device of wherein the diffraction optics comprise a diffractive lens.3. The device of wherein the diffractive lens is positioned at a distal end of a compound lens within the OCT capsule probe.4. The device of wherein the diffractive lens comprises a high diffraction efficiency over a broad spectral range.5. The device of wherein one broad spectral range is 750 nm to 950 nm.6. The device of wherein the wavelength dependent aberration comprises a chromatic aberration.7. A method for mitigating achromatic aberration in optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging comprising:using a diffraction element integrated into miniature ...

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Номер записи: 52
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Endoscope system

Номер: US20160000306A1
Автор: Makoto Tomioka, Masahiro Hagihara, Masaki Takayama, Takao Tsuruoka, Yuko Abe
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An endoscope system includes: an image pickup apparatus in which an insertion portion is detachable, the image pickup apparatus picking up an optical image of light from an observed object; a focus changing section that can change focus of the image pickup apparatus; a control section that generates a control signal to control the optical image in a focused state in a state in which the insertion portion is fitted to the image pickup apparatus; a storage section that stores data associating a type of the insertion portion and control information; an identification section that reads a predetermined code to identify the type of the insertion portion; and an optical characteristic acquiring section that acquires the control information corresponding to the type of the insertion portion identified by the identification section to acquire an optical characteristic of the insertion portion used to generate the control signal.

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Номер записи: 53
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Direct Vision Cryosurgical Probe and Methods of Use

Номер: US20210000331A1
Автор: Matthew Herron, Richard C. Ewers, Vahid Saadat
Принадлежит: Arrinex Inc

A direct vision cryosurgical and methods of use are described herein where the device may generally comprise an elongated rigid structure with a distal end, a proximal end, and a central lumen. The distal end may comprise a non-coring optically transparent needle tip with at least one lateral fenestration in communication with the central lumen. The distal end may also house at least one imaging device configured for distal imaging. A proximal end of the device may comprise a handle with a means for connecting the imaging device(s) to an imaging display(s), and a means for accessing bodily tissue in the vicinity of the distal end with a cryo-ablation probe through the central lumen and the lateral fenestration(s) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

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Номер записи: 54
07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATING AN OBJECT FIELD IMAGED BY A RECTANGULAR IMAGE SENSOR

Номер: US20210000335A1
Автор: Chinnock Randal B., Weber William L.
Принадлежит:

An illuminator apparatus and method for illuminating an object field imaged by a rectangular image sensor having a first aspect ratio is disclosed. The apparatus includes an optical fiber having a proximal end disposed to receive a plurality of input light beams, each light beam having differing spectral properties, the optical fiber being operable to transmit the light beams along the fiber to a distal end of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes an integrating element disposed to receive the light beams from the distal end of the fiber and combine the light beams to produce a generally homogenous illumination beam at a rectangular output face of the integrating element. The apparatus further includes an illumination projector operable to project an image of the output face of the integrating element into the object field to produce a generally rectangular illuminated region of the object field substantially corresponding to the portion of the object field imaged by the rectangular image sensor.

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Номер записи: 55
07-01-2021 дата публикации

COLPOSCOPE FOR SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER

Номер: US20210000337A1
Автор: Kumar Arun
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A colposcope includes a handle assembly, an elongate member extending distally from the handle assembly, and a camera assembly including a neck portion coupled to the elongate member, and a body portion. The handle assembly includes a grip, a trigger movable relative to the grip, and an articulation dial operatively coupled with the body portion of the camera assembly. The elongate member includes a plurality of lumens. The body portion of the camera assembly includes an image sensor assembly having an image sensor and light emitters. The image sensor assembly is operatively coupled with the trigger of the handle assembly such that when the trigger is actuated the image sensor captures images of a target. 1. A colposcope comprising: a grip;', 'a trigger movable relative to the grip; and', 'an articulation dial;, 'a handle assembly includingan elongate member extending distally from the handle assembly, the elongate member including a plurality of lumens; anda camera assembly including a neck portion coupled to the elongate member, and a body portion operatively coupled with the articulation dial, the body portion including an image sensor assembly having an image sensor and light emitters, the image sensor assembly operatively coupled with the trigger such that when the trigger is actuated the image sensor captures images of a target.2. The colposcope according to claim 1 , wherein the camera assembly further includes a fluid outlet for supplying fluid to a target tissue.3. The colposcope according to claim 2 , wherein the handle assembly further includes a fluid chamber configured to store fluid therein claim 2 , a first lumen of the plurality of lumens configured to provide fluid communication between the fluid chamber and the fluid outlet of the camera assembly.4. The colposcope according to claim 1 , wherein the handle assembly further includes a fluid loading port configured to receive fluid therethrough claim 1 , the fluid loading port in communication with ...

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Номер записи: 56
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Endoscope system

Номер: US20170000314A1
Автор: Kazuki Honda
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An endoscope system includes an insertion portion, a front observation lens, a surrounding observation lens, an image generation section, an image processing section, a first illumination lens, second illumination lenses, and a filter driving section.

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Номер записи: 57
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AUGMENTED VISUALIZATION FOR A SURGICAL ROBOT USING A CAPTURED VISIBLE IMAGE COMBINED WITH A FLUORESCENCE IMAGE AND A CAPTURED VISIBLE IMAGE

Номер: US20180000329A1
Автор: Hoffman Brian D., Scott David D., Stern John D., Zhao Tao, Zhao Wenyi
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An endoscope with an optical channel is held and positioned by a robotic surgical system. A capture unit captures (1) a visible first image at a first time and (2) a visible second image combined with a fluorescence image at a second time. An image processing system receives (1) the visible first image and (2) the visible second image combined with the fluorescence image and generates at least one fluorescence image. A display system outputs an output image including an artificial fluorescence image. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of operating an image processing system of a teleoperated system comprising:receiving a first frame including a first visible image, the first visible image comprising a first plurality of visible color components, the first frame being captured by a capture unit from light received by an endoscope, and the first frame being captured at a first time; andreceiving a second frame including a combination image, the combination image being a combination of a second visible image and a first fluorescence image, the combination image comprising a second plurality of color components, wherein one color component of the second plurality of color components is captured as a combination of the first fluorescence image and a visible color component, and other color component of the second plurality of color components are captured as visible color components different from the visible color component of the one color component, the second frame being captured by the capture unit from light received by the endoscope, and the second frame being captured at a second time, the second time being different from the first time;creating a second fluorescence image including artifacts from the first frame and the second frame;creating a third fluorescence image based on the second fluorescence image including artifacts; andoutputting to a display system the first visible image and an artificial fluorescence image, the artificial fluorescence image being based ...

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Номер записи: 58
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Clot evacuation and visualization devices and methods of use

Номер: US20210000495A1
Автор: Alfred J. INTINTOLI, II Richard H. Washburn, Richard T. Briganti
Принадлежит: Trice Medical Inc

An integrated clot evacuation device having visualization for use in neurosurgical applications, particularly for the evacuation of clots formed as a result of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). The device may further include an integrated camera and light for visualizing the interior of the brain and the clot itself. Further, the device is configured to evacuate clots through aspiration and irrigation.

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Номер записи: 59
02-01-2020 дата публикации

FULLY INTEGRATED, DISPOSABLE TISSUE VISUALIZATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200000491A1
Автор: Davison Andrew C., Intintoli Alfred J., Washburn II Richard H.
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate the visualization of an internal tissue site while causing a minimum of damage to the surrounding tissue. Further preferred embodiments may allow for the delivery of fluids and other treatment to an internal tissue site. 120-. (canceled)21. A visualization device , comprising:a handpiece;an outer tubular body having a proximal end affixed to the handpiece and a distal end;an elongate optical element extending through the outer tubular body and comprising an image sensor at the distal end, the elongate optical element comprising a first linear section extending from the handpiece, a bent section extending from the first linear section and a second linear section extending from the bent section, a distal end of the second linear section defining a distal end of the elongate optical element, the second linear section substantially parallel to the first linear section;wherein the bent section comprises a bend extending radially away from a longitudinal axis of the first linear section; andwherein when the outer tubular body is mounted to the handpiece, the bent section abuts against an inner surface of the outer tubular body to bias the distal end of the elongate optical element to an edge of the distal end of the outer tubular body.22. The visualization device of claim 21 , wherein the bent section is located at a position about 50-90% of the length of the elongate optical element from the handpiece.23. The visualization device of claim 22 , wherein the bent section is located at a position about 70% of the length of the elongate optical element from the handpiece.24. The visualization device of claim 22 , wherein the bent section is located at a position about 80% of the length of the elongate optical element from the handpiece.25. The visualization device of claim 22 ...

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Номер записи: 60
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL SYSTEM AND ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20180003944A1
Автор: Fujii Hiroaki
Принадлежит: HOYA CORPORATION

An endoscope magnification optical system includes, in order starting from an object side, a first lens group having positive power, a second lens group having positive power, and a third lens group including at least a meniscus lens with a concave surface facing the object side and a positive lens, and the endoscope magnification optical system is configured to magnify an optical image by moving at least the second lens group in an optical axis direction with respect to the first lens group, which is a fixed lens group, while a distance from a lens surface located the closest to the object of the first lens group to an image plane is kept constant. 1. An endoscope magnification optical system comprising , in order starting from an object side , a first lens group having negative power , a second lens group having positive power , and a third lens group including at least a meniscus lens with a concave surface facing the object side and a positive lens ,the endoscope magnification optical system being configured to magnify an optical image by moving at least the second lens group in an optical axis direction with respect to the first lens group, which is a fixed lens group, while a distance from a lens surface located the closest to the object of the first lens group to an image plane is kept constant.3. The endoscope magnification optical system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first lens group includes at least one single lens and one doublet.4. The endoscope magnification optical system according to claim 3 , whereinthe first lens group includes at least a negative lens and a doublet, or a doublet having negative power and a meniscus lens with a concave surface facing the object side.6. The endoscope magnification optical system according to claim 1 , whereinthe second lens group is composed of, in order starting from the object side, a positive lens, a positive lens, and a doublet having positive power.8. The endoscope magnification optical system according to ...

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Номер записи: 61
02-01-2020 дата публикации

WIDE-ANGLE ENDOSCOPE LENS

Номер: US20200004008A1
Автор: Chen Chun-Yen
Принадлежит: ALTEK BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A wide-angle endoscope lens is configured to capture a large viewing angle area of a non-planar object to generate an image, wherein the wide-angle endoscope lens has a center region and a corner region. The center region has a corresponding central object distance range. The corner region surrounds and adjoins the center region, and has a corresponding corner object distance range, wherein the central object distance range is different from the corner object distance range, a first resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a central shortest object distance in the central object distance range and a second resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a central farthest object distance in the central object distance range are substantially the same, and a third resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a corner shortest object distance in the corner object distance range and a fourth resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a corner farthest object distance in the corner object distance range are substantially the same. 1. A wide-angle endoscope lens , configured to capture a large viewing angle area of a non-planar object to generate an image , wherein the wide-angle endoscope lens comprising:a center region, having a corresponding central object distance range; anda corner region, surrounding and adjoining the center region, and having a corresponding corner object distance range, wherein the central object distance range is different from the corner object distance range, a first resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a central shortest object distance in the central object distance range and a second resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a central farthest object distance in the central object distance range are substantially the same, and a third resolution of the image of the non-planar object captured at a corner shortest object distance in ...

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Номер записи: 62
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Multi-Jet Distributor For An Endoscope

Номер: US20150005581A1
Автор: Aizenfeld Amram, Salman Golan
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The present specification describes a jet distributor provided to supply fluids to each of a plurality of jet openings in a multi jet endoscope tip. In an embodiment, the jet distributor is supplied with a fluid from a jet pump. The jet distributor includes at least two fluid channels to provide the fluid supplied via the jet pump to the front-jet, right-side-jets and left-side-jets in the endoscope tip. The jet-distributor includes a motor which rotates a rotating plug. The rotating plug includes an internal fluid pathway which becomes intermittently aligned with each of a plurality of fluid output channels in the jet distributor as the plug rotates, thereby providing fluid in a successive manner to the jets in the endoscope tip. 1. A system for distributing fluid from a source external to an endoscope into a plurality of fluid channels positioned within the endoscope , comprising:a pump;a fluid distributor device having a fluid input channel coupled to said pump, a distributor rotating plug and a plurality of fluid output channels, wherein said distributor rotating plug includes an internal fluid pathway, said internal fluid pathway being in fluid communication with said fluid input channel and capable of being positioned, via rotational movement of said distributor rotating plug, into a plurality of configurations wherein, when in each of said plurality of configurations, said internal fluid pathway is in fluid communication with one of said plurality of said fluid output channels and is not in fluid communication with any one of the remaining said plurality of fluid output channels;a motor shaft coupled to said distributor rotating plug;a motor coupled to said motor shaft, wherein, upon activating the motor, the motor causes the distributor rotating plug to rotate, thereby intermittently aligning said internal fluid pathway with each of said plurality of fluid output channels, allowing fluid to move from said fluid input channel, through the internal fluid ...

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Номер записи: 63
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for image magnification using relative movement between an image sensor and a lens assembly

Номер: US20190004306A1
Автор: Amram Aizenfeld, Leonid Krivopisk
Принадлежит: EndoChoice Inc

The present specification describes a novel system for dynamically modifying the magnification power of optical devices used in high performance and critical applications such as medical procedures. The present specification describes an optical imaging system having a magnification control system connected to a sensor device for enabling movement of sensor device with respect to a lens assembly of the imaging system, wherein distance between the sensor device and the lens assembly is altered to enable different levels of magnification capability.

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Номер записи: 64
03-01-2019 дата публикации

RELAY OPTICAL SYSTEM AND RIGID ENDOSCOPE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190004307A1
Автор: USHIO Yasuaki
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

The relay optical system includes in order from an object side, a first cemented lens, a second cemented lens having a positive refractive power, a third cemented lens which is plane-symmetric to the second cemented lens, and a fourth cemented lens which is plane-symmetric to the first cemented lens, and the first cemented lens includes a first lens having a positive refractive power and a second lens having a negative refractive power, and the second cemented lens includes a third lens and a fourth lens, and a shape of the first lens is a biconvex shape, and a shape of the second lens is a biconcave shape, and the following conditional expression (1) is satisfied: 1. A relay optical system , comprising in order from an object side:a first cemented lens;a second cemented lens having a positive refractive power;a third cemented lens which is plane-symmetric to the second cemented lens; anda fourth cemented lens which is plane-symmetric to the first cemented lens, whereinthe first cemented lens includes a first lens having a positive refractive power and a second lens having a negative refractive power, andthe second cemented lens includes a third lens and a fourth lens, anda shape of the first lens is a biconvex shape, anda shape of the second lens is a biconcave shape, and {'br': None, '−0.4 Подробнее

Номер записи: 65
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Ultra superfine imaging unit and videoscope

Номер: US20190004308A1
Автор: IWAMA Takeshi
Принадлежит:

An ultra superfine imaging unit is applicable to an insertion tip portion of a videoscope . The imaging unit includes a case main body having a shape of a hollow cylinder and arrangeable in the insertion tip portion, at least one light emitting portion accommodated in the case main body and configured to output light to an observation object, and a light receiving portion accommodated in the case main body and configured to receive input of an image from the observation object illuminated with light. Inside the case main body, the light emitting portion is arranged along a circumference of the light receiving portion. 1. An ultra superfine imaging unit applicable to an insertion tip portion of a videoscope , the insertion tip portion having an external size settable to an ultra small size of several millimeters or less , the ultra superfine imaging unit comprising:a case main body having a shape of a hollow cylinder and arrangeable in the insertion tip portion;at least one light emitting portion accommodated in the case main body and configured to output light to an observation object; anda light receiving portion accommodated in the case main body and configured to receive input of an image from the observation object illuminated with light, whereinthe light emitting portion is arranged along a circumference of the light receiving portion inside the case main body, further comprisinga holder having a shape of a hollow square prism and configured to hold the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion inside the case main body, whereinthe holder comprises four wall portions opposed to each other in parallel in such a manner as to divide an inside of the case main body, and adjacent wall portions of the four wall portions are orthogonal to each other,the inside of the case main body is divided into a first region and a second region arranged along a circumference of the first region in a state where the holder is accommodated in the case main body,the ...

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Номер записи: 66
20-01-2022 дата публикации

MEDICAL ENDOSCOPE DEVICE AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220015608A1
Автор: Fujii Daisuke
Принадлежит: Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc.

There is provided a medical endoscope device including: an encoding processing unit configured to compression-encode RAW image data of a medical captured image of an observation target captured by an imaging device that is inserted into a body of a patient and captures an image of an inside of the body; and a transmission unit configured to wirelessly transmit the compression-encoded RAW image data. 1. (canceled)2. A surgical system , comprising:an imaging device including an image sensor configured to capture a medical image of an observation target and output RAW image data of the medical image; compression-encode the RAW image data of the medical image of the observation target captured by the imaging device at a plurality of different compression ratios, and', 'wirelessly transmit, using a transmitter, simultaneously and at a plurality of different frequencies, the compression-encoded RAW image data; and, 'circuitry configured to'} a receiver configured to receive the compression-encoded RAW image data transmitted from the transmitter; and', 'a decoder configured to decode the compression-encoded RAW image data., 'a receiving device including'}3. The surgical system according to claim 2 , whereinthe circuitry is configured to change a way of compression-encoding the RAW image data based on a wireless transmission state.4. The surgical system according to claim 3 , whereinthe circuitry is configured to change the way of compression-encoding the RAW image data based on the wireless transmission state, by changing a compression ratio used to compression-encode the RAW image data to a compression ratio corresponding to the wireless transmission state.5. The surgical system according to claim 3 , whereinthe circuitry is configured to change the way of compression-encoding the RAW image data based on the wireless transmission state, by changing a predetermined unit used to compression-encode the RAW image data to a unit corresponding to the wireless transmission state ...

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Номер записи: 67
04-01-2018 дата публикации

FOCUS CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FOCUS CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20180007256A1
Автор: YOSHINO Koichiro
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A focus control device includes a processor including hardware, the processor being configured to implement: an area setting process that sets a plurality of areas, each including a plurality of pixels, on a captured image acquired by an imaging section, an evaluation value calculation process that calculates an AF (Autofocus) evaluation value for each of the plurality of set areas, a bright spot influence rate calculation process that calculates a bright spot influence rate for each of the plurality of set areas, based on whether or not the area includes a high luminance portion determined to have a size equal to or larger than a given size, and focus control based on the AF evaluation value and the bright spot influence rate. 1. A focus control device comprising:a processor comprising hardware,the processor being configured to implement:an area setting process that sets a plurality of areas, each including a plurality of pixels, on a captured image acquired by an imaging section;an evaluation value calculation process that calculates an AF (Autofocus) evaluation value for each of the plurality of set areas;a bright spot influence rate calculation process that calculates a bright spot influence rate for each of the plurality of set areas, based on whether or not the area includes a high luminance portion determined to have a size equal to or larger than a given size; andfocus control based on the AF evaluation value and the bright spot influence rate.2. The focus control device as defined in claim 1 ,wherein in the bright spot influence rate calculation process, the processor sets the bright spot influence rate to be high for an area including the high luminance portion determined to have a size equal to or larger than the given size, and does not set the bright spot influence rate to be high for an area including the high luminance portion determined to have a size smaller than the given size.3. The focus control device as defined in claim 1 ,wherein the high ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Collision avoidance during controlled movement of image capturing device and manipulatable device movable arms

Номер: US20160008078A1
Автор: Christine Niebler, Holger Kunze, Jonathan SORGER, Lutz Blohm, Mahdi AZIZIAN
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc, Siemens Healthcare GmbH

A system and method for movement control includes a controller coupled to a computer-assisted surgical device having a first movable arm coupled to a manipulatable device having a working end and a second movable arm coupled to an image capturing device. The controller is configured to receive first configurations for the first movable arm; receive second configurations for the second movable arm; receive a plurality of images of the working end from the image capturing device; determine a position and an orientation of the working end; determine a first movable arm position and trajectory for the first movable arm; determine a second movable arm position and trajectory for the second movable arm; determine whether motion of the movable arms will result in an undesirable relationship between the movable arms; and send a movement command to the first or second movable arm to avoid the undesirable relationship.

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Номер записи: 69
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC LIGHT SOURCE AND IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210007590A1
Автор: HU Perry, NAMBAKAM Vasudev, PANG Chien Mien, RAMESH Ajay, SINGH Harman
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A light source includes a first LED in communication with a first DAC; a second LED in communication with a second DAC; a third LED in communication with a third DAC; a color sensor capable of sensing light in the visible light spectrum; and one or more processors configured for: receiving color intensity values from the color sensor, determining whether the color intensity values are balanced to achieve white light, adjusting the current to the second DAC and third DAC until the color intensity levels are balanced to achieve white light at a combined intensity level, setting a new red LED current value, a new green LED current value, and a new blue LED current value to adjust the combined intensity level toward a target intensity level, and repeating the setting step until the target intensity level is achieved. 1. A method of providing color balance in a light source , the method comprising:providing a first LED, a second LED, and a third LED, the first LED in communication with a first DAC, the second LED in communication with a second DAC, and the third LED in communication with a third DAC;providing a computing device which is in communication with the first DAC, the second DAC, and the third DAC, the computing device having a memory device having stored therein target intensity values for the first LED, the second LED, and the third LED;providing a color sensor in communication with the computing device and capable of sensing light in the visible light spectrum and being capable of providing information to the computing device based on sensed light;the computing device retrieving color values from the color sensor;the computing device determining whether the color intensity values are balanced to achieve white light; andadjusting the current to the second DAC and third DAC until the color intensity levels are balanced to achieve white light at a combined intensity level;setting a new red LED current value, a new green LED current value, and a new blue LED ...

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Номер записи: 70
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180008134A1
Автор: HIGUCHI Keiji, KURIYAMA Naoya, MORITA Yasunori, ON Seigo, TAKAHASHI Jumpei
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes an image acquisition section, an attention area setting section, and a dimming control section. The image acquisition section acquires a captured image that includes an object image. The attention area setting section sets an attention area within the captured image based on information from the endoscope system. The dimming control section performs a dimming control process that controls the intensity of illumination light based on the attention area set by the attention area setting section. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an image acquisition section that acquires a captured image that includes an object image, the object image being obtained by applying illumination light emitted from a light source section to an object;an attention area setting section that sets an attention area within the captured image based on information from the endoscope system; anda dimming control section that performs a dimming control process that controls an intensity of the illumination light based on the attention area set by the attention area setting section,the attention area setting section calculating a feature quantity based on the captured image, and setting the attention area based on an area having a given feature quantity.2. The endoscope system as defined in claim 1 ,the captured image being a special light image in which the object image having information within a specific wavelength band is captured, and a normal light image in which the object image having information within a wavelength band of white light is captured, andthe attention area setting section setting the attention area based on the special light image.3. The endoscope system as defined in claim 2 ,the dimming control section performing the dimming control process on the normal light image based on the attention area set by the attention area setting section.4. The endoscope system as defined in claim 2 ,the specific wavelength band being a band that is narrower than the ...

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Номер записи: 71
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Stereo-endoscope

Номер: US20220021807A1
Автор: Fabian Weise, Stefan Beyer
Принадлежит: avateramedical GmBH

A stereo-endoscope for observation and analysis of an object, comprising a shaft with distal and proximal ends, illuminating means for illuminating the object, and stereoscopic imaging means which transfer light radiated by the object from the distal end to the proximal end. Light of a first imaging channel is fed into a first sensor, and light of a second imaging channel is fed into a second sensor. Both sensors contain mutually different beam splitters, which split the light into four light beams. One light beam from each of the sensors is deflected onto one sensor each; these two sensors are identical. The signals detected there are assembled to form a stereoscopic image. The stereo-endoscope comprises mutually different manipulating means for the other two light beams; by means of suitably-tuned image-processing algorithms, two different monoscopic images containing information complementary to each other and to the stereoscopic image are generated.

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Номер записи: 72
14-01-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210007826A1
Автор: David C. Shafer, John A. Barton
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 73
09-01-2020 дата публикации

STEREOSCOPIC-VISION ENDOSCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM AND ENDOSCOPE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200008660A1
Автор: UCHIDA Yoshihiro, UZAWA Tsutomu
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A stereoscopic-vision endoscope optical system includes a pair of objective optical systems, a pair of relay optical systems, and a pair of image forming optical systems. The image forming optical system includes a first lens unit, a first optical-path bending element, and a second optical-path bending element. The objective optical system and the relay optical system are disposed in a first optical path. A second optical path is formed between the first optical-path bending element and the second optical-path bending element. A third optical path is formed between the second optical-path bending element and a final image. The second optical path is positioned farther from the central axis, than the first optical path. The third optical path is positioned closer to the central axis, than the second optical path. 1. A stereoscopic-vision endoscope optical system , comprising:a first optical system; anda second optical system, whereinthe first optical system and the second optical system are identical optical systems,a first optical path, a second optical path, and a third optical path are formed in each of the first optical system and the second optical system,each of the first optical system and the second optical system includes in order from an object side, an objective optical system, a relay optical system, and an image forming optical system,the image forming optical system includes a first lens unit, a first optical-path bending element, and a second optical-path bending element,a final image of an object is formed by the image forming optical system,the objective optical system and the relay optical system are disposed in the first optical path,the second optical path is formed between the first optical-path bending element and the second optical-path bending element,the third optical path is formed between the second optical-path bending element and the final image,the first optical-path bending element has a first reflecting surface disposed in the first ...

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Номер записи: 74
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND MASTER-SLAVE SYSTEM

Номер: US20210008709A1
Автор: ITOTANI YUKI, MASUDA Hiromasa, Miyamoto Atsushi, WAKANA Kazuhito
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

[Problem to be Solved] There are provided a control apparatus, a control method, and a master-slave system. 1. A control apparatus comprising:a detector that detects whether or not a master apparatus used for an operation of a slave apparatus is located at a movable range limit; anda controller that controls, on a basis of a detection result, a slave parameter related to control of the slave apparatus and an image parameter related to an image displayed on a basis of imaging.2. The control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe slave parameter includes an operation magnification indicating a ratio of a movement amount for the slave apparatus to a movement amount for the master apparatus,the image parameter includes an image magnification indicating a magnification related to the image, andthe controller controls the operation magnification and the image magnification substantially simultaneously.3. The control apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the controller controls the operation magnification and the image magnification to cause a change rate of the operation magnification and a change rate of the image magnification to be substantially the same as each other.4. The control apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the controller performs decrease control for decreasing the operation magnification and the image magnification in a case where it is detected that the master apparatus is located at the movable range limit.5. The control apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the controller continuously performs the decrease control while it is detected that the master apparatus is located at the movable range limit.6. The control apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the controller performs the decrease control in a case where it is detected that the master apparatus has reached one region of a boundary of a movable range of the master apparatus existing in a direction corresponding to a direction away from a contact target.7. The control apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 75
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Rodent Intubation System

Номер: US20190009043A1
Автор: Ohanyan Vahagn
Принадлежит:

A rodent intubation system includes a main body member including a first port, a second port and a third port. The main body member further includes a magnification lens of approximately 3 to 7× magnification power, which lens is rotatably connected to the main body member so that an animal being intubated may be viewed through the magnification lens during use of the system. An intubation catheter is releasably connected to one port. An inflation bulb is removably connected to another port. Yet another port of the three port system is sized and dimensioned to receive a fiber optic cable there through. 1. A rodent intubation system comprising:a main body member including a first port, a second port and a third port, the main body member further including a magnification lens connected thereto adjacent a port;an intubation catheter releasably connected to the second port; anda flexible inflation bulb connected to the third port;wherein the first port is sized and dimensioned to receive and seal a fiber optic cable there through.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the main body member includes a first lumen claim 1 , having a central axis claim 1 , and the first lumen extends between the first and second ports claim 1 , and a second lumen that extends from the third port into atmospheric communication with the first lumen.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the magnification lens extends radially away from the main body member at an angle relative to the main body member.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the magnification lens is at an angle with respect to the main body of about 70 degrees to about 89 degrees claim 3 , in a direction toward the intubation tube catheter.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first port of the main body member further includes an internal seal configured to prevent unwanted movement of the fiber optic cable during intubation.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the intubation catheter includes a mating attachment at a proximal end for ...

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Номер записи: 76
11-01-2018 дата публикации

OPTICAL SYSTEM OF A STEREO VIDEO ENDOSCOPE, STEREO VIDEO ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OPTICAL SYSTEM OF A STEREO VIDEO ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20180011308A1
Автор: Zhao Jianxin
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH

An optical system for a stereo video endoscope, a stereo video endoscope and a method for operating an optical system. The optical system includes a distal optical assembly and a proximal optical assembly with a left lens system channel and a right lens system channel. The distal optical assembly couples light incident from an object space into the left lens system channel and into the right lens system channel of the proximal optical assembly. The distal optical assembly is an optical assembly with an adjustable focal length, wherein a change in the focal length causes a displacement of an axis intersection point in the object space. 1. An optical system for a stereo video endoscope , the optical system comprising:a distal optical assembly and a proximal optical assembly, the proximal optical assembly comprising a left lens system channel with a left optical axis and a right lens system channel with a right optical axis, the left and the right lens system channels being similarly configured and the left and the right optical axis being aligned parallel to each other, and the distal optical assembly being configured to couple light incident from an object space into the left lens system channel and into the right lens system channel of the proximal optical assembly, the distal optical assembly defining an axis intersection point in the object space, in which a left viewing axis of the left lens system channel and a right viewing axis of the right lens system channel intersect,wherein the distal optical assembly having an adjustable focal length, wherein a change in a focal length of the distal optical assembly causes a displacement of the axis intersection point in the object space in a direction along an optical axis of the distal optical assembly.2. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the distal optical assembly comprises at least one displaceable optical element claim 1 , wherein the displacement of the displaceable optical element causes the change ...

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Номер записи: 77
03-02-2022 дата публикации

IMAGING PROBE WITH COMBINED ULTRASOUND AND OPTICAL MEANS OF IMAGING

Номер: US20220031165A1
Автор: COURTNEY Brian, FOSTER Francis Stuart, MUNCE Nigel Robert, THIND Amandeep Singh, YANG Victor Xiao Dong
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides an imaging probe for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes structures using high resolution imaging use combined high frequency ultrasound (IVUS) and optical imaging methods such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to accurate co-registering of images obtained from ultrasound image signals and optical image signals during scanning a region of interest. 1. A method of displaying co-registered images , said method comprising the steps of:obtaining a first image and a second image from an imaging catheter configured to obtain images according to two or more imaging modalities, wherein said first image is obtained according to a first imaging modality and said second image is obtained according to a second imaging modality, and wherein said first image and said second image are spatially co-registered; anddynamically displaying an image comprising one or more portions of said first image and one or more portions of said second image.2. The method according to wherein said one or more portions of said first image and said one or more portions of said second image vary with time.3. The method according to wherein said step of dynamically displaying said image comprises the steps of:dividing said image into a plurality of sectors, wherein alternating sectors are displayed using alternating imaging modalities; anddisplaying said image while varying locations of said sectors.4. The method according to wherein said sectors rotate over time.5. The method according to wherein said one or more portions of said first image and said one or more portions of said second image are determined according to input from a user.6. The method according to wherein said user input comprises an identification of one or more contours.7. The method according to wherein said step of dynamically displaying said image comprises the steps of ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS USING A VIDEOSCOPE WITH INDEPENDENT-ZOOM FOR ENABLING SHARED-MODE FOCUSING

Номер: US20220031422A1
Автор: LA William, LEE Tammy Kee-Wai, RICHMOND Joshua Lee, WOOD Michael Frank Gunter
Принадлежит: SYNAPTIVE MEDICAL INC.

Imaging systems and methods involving a videoscope including cameras; a filter feature in optical communication with the cameras, the filter feature configured to independently filter or tandemly filter light from each camera; an independently adjustable aperture in optical communication with the filter feature, the independently adjustable aperture configured to limit transmission of filtered light; independently adjustable zoom features in optical communication with the independently adjustable aperture, the independently adjustable zoom features including corresponding independently adjustable zoom channels, and each independently adjustable zoom feature configured to independently zoom independently limited filtered light; a prism in optical communication with the independently adjustable zoom channels, the prism configured to redirect independently zoomed, independently limited, filtered light; and a shared focus feature in optical communication with the prism, the shared focus feature comprising a shared focus channel, and the shared focus feature configured to focus redirected, independently zoomed, independently limited, filtered light. 1. An imaging system , the system comprising a videoscope , the videoscope comprising:a plurality of cameras, each camera of the plurality of cameras configured to receive light;a filter feature in optical communication with the plurality of cameras, the filter feature configured to one of independently filter and tandemly filter the light from each camera of the plurality of cameras, whereby filtered light is provided;at least one independently adjustable aperture in optical communication with the filter feature, the at least one independently adjustable aperture configured to limit transmission of the filtered light, whereby independently limited filtered light is provided;a plurality of independently adjustable zoom features in optical communication with the at least one independently adjustable aperture, the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 79
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170014017A1
Автор: ITO Takashi, KUGIMIYA Hideyuki, OBARA Tatsuya, TAKAHASHI Takeshi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes: an insertion portion inserted into a subject; a forward image pickup device configured to acquire a first subject image from a first direction; an image pickup device configured to acquire a second subject image from a second direction; and an image processing section configured to generate a bird's-eye view image based on a bird's-eye view subject image looking down on the subject from a virtual point of view away from the insertion portion and configured to execute a process of associating the first subject image and the first direction in the bird's-eye view subject image and associating the second subject image and the second direction in the bird's-eye view subject image. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an insertion portion inserted into a subject in a longitudinal axis direction;a first subject image acquisition section provided on the insertion portion and configured to acquire a first subject image from a first region of the subject;a second subject image acquisition section provided on the insertion portion and configured to acquire a second subject image from a second region of the subject different from the first region;a first image signal generation section configured to generate a first image signal based on an endoscopic subject image including the first subject image and the second subject image;a second image signal generation section configured to generate a second image signal based on a schematic diagram of the insertion portion and an array of the first and second regions relative to the insertion portion;an image processing section configured to associate the first subject image and the first region with respect to the schematic diagram of the insertion portion, associate the second subject image and the second region with respect to the schematic diagram of the insertion portion, and synthesize the first and second image signals to arrange the associated first subject image and the associated second subject ...

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Номер записи: 80
14-01-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, INFORMATION STORAGE DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20160014328A1
Автор: Rokutanda Etsuko
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An image processing device includes an image acquisition section that acquires a captured image that includes an image of the object, a distance information acquisition section that acquires distance information based on the distance from an imaging section to the object when the imaging section captured the captured image, an in-focus determination section that determines whether or not the object is in focus within a pixel or an area within the captured image based on the distance information, a classification section that performs a classification process that classifies the structure of the object, and controls the target of the classification process corresponding to the results of the determination as to whether or not the object is in focus within the pixel or the area, and an enhancement processing section that performs an enhancement process on the captured image based on the results of the classification process. 1. An image processing device comprising:an image acquisition section that acquires a captured image that includes an image of an object;a distance information acquisition section that acquires distance information based on a distance from an imaging section to the object when the imaging section captured the captured image;an in-focus determination section that determines whether or not the object is in focus within a pixel or an area within the captured image based on the distance information;a classification section that performs a classification process that classifies a structure of the object, and controls a target of the classification process corresponding to results of the determination as to whether or not the object is in focus within the pixel or the area; andan enhancement processing section that performs an enhancement process on the captured image based on results of the classification process.2. The image processing device as defined in claim 1 ,the classification section outputting a classification result that corresponds to an ...

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Номер записи: 81
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Endoscopic surgery device

Номер: US20160015245A1
Автор: Masayuki Iwasaka
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

An endoscopic surgery device that can easily acquire an image desired by a surgeon, and that has high operability. The endoscopic surgery device includes: an outer tube body that penetrates through a body wall to be inserted into a body cavity; an endoscope insertion path that is provided inside the outer tube body; a treatment tool insertion path that is provided inside the outer tube body; an endoscope drive unit that has a non-operating area where an endoscope insertion part inserted into the endoscope insertion path is not moved, and an operating area where the endoscope insertion part is moved; a position sensor that detects a movement amount of treatment tool insertion part with respect to the outer tube body; and a control unit that controls the endoscope drive unit in accordance with the movement amount of the treatment tool insertion part, detected by the position sensor.

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Номер записи: 82
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Multi-Camera Endoscope

Номер: US20160015257A1
Автор: Levy Avi
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A tip section of a multi-camera endoscope includes a front-pointing camera on a planar surface of a distal end of the tip section and two side-pointing cameras positioned on a cylindrical surface in proximity to the planar surface such that the side field of view provided by the two side-pointing cameras partially overlaps with the front field of view provided by the front-pointing camera. The tip section further includes a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.

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Номер записи: 83
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Multi-Focal, Multi-Camera Endoscope Systems

Номер: US20160015258A1
Автор: DAVID Uri, Levin Victor, Levy Idan, Salman Golan
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A multi-focal, multi-camera endoscope having a tip section including a first optical assembly for generating a first image of a body cavity; a second optical assembly for generating a second image of a body cavity; at least one illuminator associated with each of the first optical assembly and second optical assembly; and a processing system configured to: zoom the first optical assembly and thereby generate a zoomed first image in place of the first image; and automatically cause a physical display to eliminate a display of the second image and to only display said zoomed first image. To eliminate the display of the second image, the processing system reduces a power supply to the second optical assembly, reduces an illumination intensity of an illuminator associated with the second optical assembly or causes the physical display to power off, darken, or blacken.

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Номер записи: 84
21-01-2016 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20160015261A1
Автор: KISHI Kosuke, Murata Takeshi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope including: a distal end housing which is provided at a distal end of an endoscope insertion unit; an observation window which is provided at the distal end housing; an imaging part which is provided inside the distal end housing and configured to image an imaging target which is positioned outside the distal end housing through the observation window; an imaging part moving unit which is configured to move the imaging part with respect to the observation window and to change a range of an imaging view field of the imaging part; a cleaning unit configured to clean an outer surface of the observation window; and a synchronizing unit which is configured to synchronize a change operation of a rang of an imaging view field of the imaging part by the imaging part moving unit with a cleaning operation by the cleaning unit.

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Номер записи: 85
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SURGICAL TISSUE RECOGNITION AND NAVIGATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20160015469A1
Автор: Goshayesh Mojan, Nolan Travis, Smith Michael
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A system and method images first and second views of a subject and analyses the view to identify devices and anatomical structures. The images are overlayed with labeling identifying anatomical structures and/or segment regions corresponding to the anatomical structures. The segment regions have indicia differentiating the segment regions. The overlayed images are displayed to a doctor executing a procedure on the subject to assist in identifying the anatomical structures. In an embodiment a nominal anatomical model is adapted to an anatomical structure and substituted in a display to provide greater clarify than an actual image. Devices in the first and second views are identified and optionally movement paths of the devices is tracked and displayed. User input is optionally accepted to adapt the segment regions and/or the adaptation of the anatomical model to the imaged anatomical structure.

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Номер записи: 86
09-01-2020 дата публикации

CAMERA SCOPE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE PRISM

Номер: US20200014853A1
Автор: Blanquart Laurent
Принадлежит: Medos International Sarl

A system, apparatus and methods for providing a scope having an imaging sensor which provides a two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels. The imaging sensor allows for an angle of view to be changed within a field of view by selecting a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array within the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels containing imaging data that corresponds to a desired angle of view. 1. A system comprising:a scope including a prism;a hand piece;an imaging sensor, the imaging sensor including a two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels;interface elements which, when actuated, cause an angle of view provided through the prism to be changed in a single image readout frame.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the prism is a 50° prism.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the angle of view may be changed to a 30° angle of view.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the angle of view may be changed to a 70° angle of view.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising image acquisition and processing circuitry which identifies a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array of pixels in the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels that corresponds to pixels that are exposed to image information for the angle of view.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein when the angle of view provided through the prism is changed to a second angle of view claim 5 , the image acquisition and processing circuitry identifies a second one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array of pixels in the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels that corresponds to pixels that are exposed to image information for the second angle of view.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the prism is rotatable.8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising image acquisition and processing circuitry which identifies a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array of pixels in the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of ...

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Номер записи: 87
09-01-2020 дата публикации

CAMERA SCOPE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE PRISM

Номер: US20200014855A1
Автор: Blanquart Laurent
Принадлежит: Medos International Sarl

A system, apparatus and methods for providing a scope having an imaging sensor which provides a two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels. The imaging sensor allows for an angle of view to be changed within a field of view by selecting a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel set within the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels containing imaging data that corresponds to a desired angle of view. 1. A system comprising:a scope including a lens;a hand piece;an imaging sensor, the imaging sensor including a two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels;interface elements which, when actuated, cause an angle of view provided through the lens to be changed in a single image readout frame.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lens is a 125°-180° lens.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the angle of view may be changed to a 30° angle of view.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the angle of view may be changed to a 70° angle of view.5. The system of claim 2 , further comprising image acquisition and processing circuitry which identifies a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array of pixels in the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels that corresponds to pixels that are exposed to image information for the angle of view.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein when the angle of view provided through the lens is changed to a second angle of view claim 5 , the image acquisition and processing circuitry identifies a second one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array of pixels in the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels that corresponds to pixels that are exposed to image information for the second angle of view.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the angle of view is digitally rotatable in response to activation of one of the interface elements.8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising image acquisition and processing circuitry which identifies a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel ...

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Номер записи: 88
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Medical observation apparatus and observation visual field correction method

Номер: US20200015655A1
Автор: Hidenori Taguchi
Принадлежит: SONY OLYMPUS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC

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.

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Номер записи: 89
21-01-2021 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION FILTER SYSTEM AND OBSERVATION SYSTEM FOR A MULTISPECTRAL FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE, MULTISPECTRAL FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE, AND MICROSCOPYING METHOD

Номер: US20210018738A1
Автор: Kuster Manfred, Themelis George
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an illumination filter system () for medical imaging, in particular multispectral fluorescence imaging, as performed e.g. in a microscope () or endoscope, such as a surgical microscope, in particular a surgical multispectral fluorescence microscope, comprising a first optical filter (). The present invention also relates to an observation system () for medical imaging, in particular multispectral fluorescence imaging, as performed e.g. in a microscope () or endoscope, in particular a multispectral fluorescence microscope, comprising a beam splitter () adapted to split a light image () into a first light portion () along a first light path () and a second light portion () along a second light path (). To improve known illumination filter systems and observation systems, so these systems work with one light source only, are capable of capturing simultaneously at least one fluorescence signal and a signal of visible reflected light and allow a homogeneous illumination for obtaining different images from the object illuminated, the first optical filter () is adapted to quench light of at least one fluorescence excitation band within the visible spectrum in the illumination filter system () of the present invention, and the first light portion () comprises at least one fluorescence emission band (Em., Em.) in the visible spectrum and the second light portion () portion comprises a visible reflected light (VISR) in the observation system () of the present invention. 1. An observation system for multispectral fluorescence medical imaging , the observation system comprising:a beam splitter arranged to receive a light image from an illuminated object, wherein the beam splitter is adapted to split the light image into a first light portion along a first light path and a second light portion along a second light path;a first sensor in the first light path for capturing the first light portion;a second sensor in the second light path for ...

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Номер записи: 90
26-01-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-ANGLE REAR-VIEWING ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20170020372A1
Автор: Harish Manohara, Hrayr Shahinian Karnig, Jack Mondry M., Michael Shearn J., Ronald Korniski J.
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A rear-viewing endoscope includes a rigid section having first and second ends, and a cavity situated between the first and second ends. The rigid section has a longitudinal length and defining a longitudinal axis (LAR). The endoscope further includes a flexible section having proximal and distal ends, where the proximal end is coupled to the second end of the rigid section; and an imaging unit having first and second ends and a cavity situated between the first and second ends, the second end of the imaging unit coupled to the distal end of the flexible section. An objective lens assembly of the endoscope includes a complementary multiband bandpass filter (CMBF) pair situated within the cavity of the imaging unit. The CMBF filter collimated image rays passing therethrough so as to output filtered image rays. A camera or detector receives the filtered image rays and forms corresponding video information for stereoscopic imaging. 1. An endoscope , comprising:a rigid section having first and second ends, and a cavity situated between the first and second ends, the rigid section having a longitudinal length and defining a longitudinal axis (LAR);a flexible section having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end coupled to the second end of the rigid section;an imager having first and second ends and a cavity situated between the first and second ends of the imager, the second end of the imager being coupled to the distal end of the flexible section;an objective lens assembly within the cavity of the imager, the objective lens assembly including a first lens group near an object of interest, a second lens group away from the object of interest, and a complementary multiband bandpass filter (CMBF) pair situated within the cavity of the imager between the first lens group and the second lens group for filtering right and left image rays passing through the CMBF pair to output filtered right and left image rays; anda camera which receives the filtered right and left ...

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Номер записи: 91
22-01-2015 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

Номер: US20150022647A1
Автор: IGARASHI Makoto, TAKEI Shunji
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope apparatus includes an illuminating section capable of irradiating a subject with a light in a first wavelength band and light in a second wavelength band, an image processing section including a color filter configured by a plurality of filters, the image processing section generating, from two image pickup signals respectively generated in a first pixel and a second pixel that respectively receive light in a predetermined wavelength band and light in a wavelength band different from the predetermined wavelength band among return lights from the subject, first and second image signals, a control section that determines whether the two image pickup signals can be separated into the first and second image signals, and an illumination control section that performs irradiation in a time division manner or simultaneous irradiation according to a determination result whether the separation is possible or not. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:an illuminating section capable of irradiating, as illumination light for illuminating a subject, light in a first wavelength band and light in a second wavelength band having a wavelength band different from the light in the first wavelength band;an image processing section that generates, from an image pickup signal generated in a first pixel that receives light in a predetermined wavelength band among lights from the subject on which the illumination light is irradiated and an image pickup signal generated in a second pixel that receives light in a wavelength band different from the light in the predetermined wavelength band among the lights from the subject, a first image signal and a second image signal respectively allocated to different color channels of a display section for displaying an observation image of the subject;a control section that determines whether an image pickup signal of the subject corresponding to the light in the first wavelength band and an image pickup signal of the subject corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 92
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM WITH ENDOSCOPE AND IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEDICAL IMAGES

Номер: US20210019884A1
Автор: HOSONO Kiyoshi, Kawai Takashi
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A system includes an endoscope including a scope and an image sensor. The image sensor is configured to capture medical image data that includes effective image portion data and a mechanical vignetting portion data, the mechanical vignetting portion data of the medical image data being generated due to mechanical vignetting caused by a difference in the image sensor which generates the medical image data and the scope. There is also circuitry configured to determine evaluation information from image data which is from the effective image portion data, and execute a control process to at least partially control at least one of an autofocus processing, and an auto white balance processing on the endoscope on the basis of the evaluation information. 1. A system , comprising:an endoscope including a scope and an image sensor, the image sensor being configured to capture medical image data that includes effective image portion data and a mechanical vignetting portion data, the mechanical vignetting portion data of the medical image data being generated due to mechanical vignetting caused by a difference in the image sensor which generates the medical image data and the scope; andcircuitry configured todetermine evaluation information from image data which is from the effective image portion data, andexecute a control process to at least partially control at least one of an autofocus processing, and an auto white balance processing on the endoscope on the basis of the evaluation information.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the determining by the circuitry of the evaluation information determines the evaluation information from only the medical image data which is from the effective image portion data.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein:the difference is due to a different shape of the image sensor and a light passed through the scope.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein:the image sensor is rectangular and the effective image portion data is of ...

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Номер записи: 93
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Control interface and adjustment mechanism for an endoscope or exoscope

Номер: US20190021576A1
Автор: Eric HALE
Принадлежит: Karl Storz Imaging Inc

A control interface and adjustment mechanism for an endoscope including multiple buttons, each button including a touch surface and a magnet disposed below the touch surface. The control system of the control interface includes a magnetometer detecting ambient magnetic fields and a control processor receiving signals from the magnetometer, wherein the control processor is connected to at least one endoscope component and controls the at least endoscope component. The control processor filters received first field information from the magnetometer to determine if the received first field information matches a specific stored button vector of at least one button vector stored in memory, and if the received first field information matches the specific stored button vector, then the at least one endoscope component is controlled based on the first information detected by the control unit.

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Номер записи: 94
16-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20200021746A1
Автор: TAMONOKI Sadayuki
Принадлежит: Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc.

Provided is a control device, an endoscope system, a processing method, and a program which can select a region other than the center region in an image to perform a predetermined process. An endoscope system 1 includes an image generation unit which processes an image signal generated by an imaging unit to generate a display image to be displayed, a display controller which overlaps a plurality of select regions selectable according to an external operation to the display image and outputs the overlapped image to the display device and an AF controller which performs a predetermined process on at least one select region selected according to the external operation. 1. A control device , comprising:an image generation unit configured to process an image signal generated by an imaging unit to generate a display image to be displayed;a display controller configured to overlap a plurality of select regions selectable according to an external operation and output the overlapped image to a display device; anda control unit configured to perform a predetermined process on at least one select region selected according to the external operation.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to control driving of a lens unit which includes a focus mechanism configured to move one or a plurality of lenses to adjust focusing so as to make the lens unit focused on at least one select region selected according to the external operation.3. The control device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an electronic zoom unit configured to perform a trimming process on a predetermined region in the display image to generate a magnification image,wherein the control unit is configured to cause the electronic zoom unit to perform a trimming process on at least one select region selected according to the external operation to generate the magnification image.4. The control device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a brightness detector ...

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Номер записи: 95
17-04-2014 дата публикации

DUAL VIEW ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20140107418A1
Автор: Ratnakar Nitesh
Принадлежит:

An endoscope is provided to examine internal organs with front and rear views. The endoscope comprises a shaft extending from a distal end in a rearward direction along a longitudinal axis towards a proximal end, with the distal and proximal ends defining a hollow channel extended there-through. The endoscope further comprises a first lens positioned adjacent to the distal end and configured to receive a first image in a forward direction along the longitudinal axis, with the forward direction generally 180 degree from the rearward direction. The endoscope further comprises a rearview module positioned adjacent to the distal end. The rearview module comprises a second lens configured to be positioned adjacent to the distal end, and receive a second image in a target direction having a directional component in the rearward direction along the longitudinal axis, independently of the first lens receiving the first image in the forward direction. 1. An endoscope comprising:a shaft having a distal end receivable in a hollow organ and a proximal end, the shaft extending from the distal end in a rearward direction along a longitudinal axis towards the proximal end, the distal end and the proximal end defining a hollow channel extended therethrough;a first lens selectively fixedly positioned adjacent to the distal end of the shaft and configured to receive a first image in a forward direction along the longitudinal axis, with the forward direction being generally 180 degree from the rearward direction; anda rearview module positioned adjacent to the distal end of the shaft when the distal end of the shaft is received in the hollow organ, the rearview module comprising a second lens configured to be selectively positioned adjacent to the distal end of the shaft, and receive a second image in a target direction having a directional component in the rearward direction along the longitudinal axis, substantially simultaneously and independently of the first lens receiving the ...

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Номер записи: 96
22-01-2015 дата публикации

DOUBLE LINE IMAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20150025357A1
Автор: ADLER Doron, Finkman Shai, Navve Adi
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An imaging device, including a first longitudinal body which is configured to be inserted into a cavity, and a first linear imaging element having a first linear proximal end and a first linear distal end, which is rotatably connected at the first linear proximal end to the first longitudinal body. The imaging device further includes a second linear imaging element having a second linear proximal end and a second linear distal end, which is rotatably connected at the second linear proximal end to the first linear distal end. The device also has a second longitudinal body, slidably positioned with respect to the first longitudinal body and rotatably connected to the second linear distal end. There is a rotatable shaft that is connected to at least one of the first longitudinal body and the second longitudinal body. 1. An imaging device , comprising:a first longitudinal body which is configured to be inserted into a cavity;a first linear imaging element having a first linear proximal end and a first linear distal end, rotatably connected at the first linear proximal end to the first longitudinal body;a second linear imaging element having a second linear proximal end and a second linear distal end, rotatably connected at the second linear proximal end to the first linear distal end;a second longitudinal body, slidably positioned with respect to the first longitudinal body and rotatably connected to the second linear distal end; anda rotatable shaft connected to at least one of the first longitudinal body and the second longitudinal body.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , and comprising:a proximal hinge which rotatably connects the first linear proximal end to the first longitudinal body;a central hinge which rotatably connects the second linear proximal end to the first linear distal end; anda distal hinge which rotatably connects the second longitudinal body distal end to the second linear distal end.3. The imaging device according to claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 97
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Endoscope tip attachment device

Номер: US20200022563A1
Автор: Noriyuki Sugita
Принадлежит: Hoya Corp

Embodiments of the disclosure include an endoscope tip assembly for use on an endoscope, during procedures. The endoscope tip assembly may include a base configured to receive an endoscope tip configured to not disengage from the endoscope tip during a procedure. The endoscope tip assembly may also include a plurality of struts which is connected by a webbing, may fold flat during insertion, and may assume a balloon-like shape during withdrawal.

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Номер записи: 98
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Optical Systems for Multi-Sensor Endoscopes

Номер: US20170023787A1
Автор: Kirma Yaniv, Levi Moshe, Levin Victor
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There is provided herein an optical system for a tip section of a multi-sensor endoscope, the system comprising: a front-pointing camera sensor; a front objective lens system; a side-pointing camera sensor; and a side objective lens system, wherein at least one of said front and side objective lens systems comprises a front and a rear sub-systems separated by a stop diaphragm, said front sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first front negative lens and a second front positive lens, said rear sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first rear positive lens, an achromatic sub-assembly comprising a second rear positive lens and a third rear negative lens, wherein the following condition is satisfied: f≦1.8f, where f is the composite focal length of the total lens system and fis the focal length of said first rear positive lens. 1. An optical system for a tip section of a multi-sensor endoscope , said optical system having an object side proximal to an object being viewed and an image side proximal to where an image is formed , the system comprising:a front-pointing camera sensor;a front objective lens system;a side-pointing camera sensor; anda side objective lens system,wherein at least one of said front and side objective lens systems comprises a front sub-system and a rear sub-systems separated by a stop diaphragm,wherein said front sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first front negative lens and a second front positive lens, wherein the first front negative lens is oriented with a concave surface facing the image side and the second front positive lens is a plano convex lens,wherein said rear sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first rear positive lens, an achromatic sub-assembly comprising a second rear positive lens and a third rear negative lens, wherein the following condition is satisfied:{'sub': (first rear positive lens)', '(first rear positive lens), 'f≦1.8f, where f is the composite ...

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Номер записи: 99
28-01-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE, MICROSCOPE IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM, AND ENDOSCOPE IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM

Номер: US20210022591A1
Автор: NAGAE Satoshi
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A medical imaging device in accordance with the present application includes a color separation prism, a fluorescence image sensor, a visible light image sensor, and a bandpass filter. The color separation prism splits light into first light belonging to a visible light wavelength band and second light belonging to a fluorescence wavelength band. The fluorescence image sensor is provided at an output side of the color separation prism and is configured to image at least part of the second light belonging to the fluorescence wavelength band separated by the dichroic film. The visible light image sensor is provided at the output side of the color separation prism and is configured to image at least part of the first light belonging to the visible light wavelength band separated by the dichroic film. The bandpass filter is disposed between the color separation prism and the fluorescence image sensor. 1. A medical imaging device comprising:a color separation prism that has a dichroic film configured to split light into first light belonging to a visible light wavelength band and second light belonging to a fluorescence wavelength band;a fluorescence image sensor that is provided at an output side of the color separation prism and that is configured to image at least part of the second light belonging to the fluorescence wavelength band separated by the dichroic film;a visible light image sensor that is provided at the output side of the color separation prism and that is configured to image at least part of the first light belonging to the visible light wavelength band separated by the dichroic film; anda bandpass filter that is disposed between the color separation prism and the fluorescence image sensor,wherein the fluorescence image sensor and the visible light image sensor are arranged such that an optical path difference between an optical path length of a fluorescence optical path for the second light imaged on the fluorescence image sensor via the color ...

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Номер записи: 100