СПОСОБ ЭНДОСКОПИЧЕСКОГО БУЖИРОВАНИЯ РУБЦОВЫХ СТРИКТУР ХОЛЕДОХА С ПРИМЕНЕНИЕМ ПЕРОРАЛЬНОГО ХОЛЕДОХОСКОПА

Изобретение относится к медицине, хирургии. Через инструментальный канал дуоденоскопа, в просвет холедоха, вводят ультратонкий пероральный холедохоскоп. Через инструментальный канал холедохоскопа проводят проводник. Под визуальным контролем проводник заводят за область стриктуры холедоха управляемым дистальным концом холедохоскопа. После извлечения холедохоскопа, по установленному проводнику, выполняют бужирование стриктуры. Способ позволяет провести эндоскопическое бужирование рубцовых стриктур холедоха в случае, когда не удается под рентгенологическим контролем завести проводник за область стриктуры. 2 ил. и 6 фото, 1 пр.

ИНСТРУМЕНТАЛЬНЫЙ ПОРТ С ИНТЕГРИРОВАННОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ВИЗУАЛИЗАЦИИ

ВРЕМЕННО УСТАНАВЛИВАЕМЫЕ МЕДИЦИНСКИЕ УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Временно устанавливаемое устройство, содержащее: ! временно устанавливаемый корпус; ! механизм крепления, входящий в состав временно устанавливаемого корпуса и предназначенный для крепления к тканям тела, причем указанный механизм крепления включает в себя по меньшей мере одну крепежную деталь, входящую в состав временно устанавливаемого корпуса и предназначенную для крепления временно устанавливаемого корпуса к тканям тела, причем по меньшей мере одна крепежная деталь может имеет рабочее и нерабочее положение; и ! установочное приспособление, предназначенное для перемещения по меньшей мере одной крепежной детали из нерабочего положения в рабочее положение. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, содержащее: ! пусковой элемент; ! кнопку блокировки, связанную с пусковым элементом; ! причем установочное приспособление предназначено для перемещения указанной по меньшей мере одной крепежной детали из нерабочего положения в рабочее положение в результате приведения в действие пускового элемента в первом ...

ЭНДОСКОП, ИМЕЮЩИЙ КОРПУС КАМЕРЫ, И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ КОРПУСА КАМЕРЫ

... 1. Способ сборки эндоскопа (1), причем упомянутый способ содержит этапы, на которых:а. помещают устройство (103) камеры и источник (111) света в полость (21) литейной формы, причем упомянутая полость литейной формы имеет, по существу, цилиндрическую форму, и удерживается на месте так, что она имеет, по существу, вертикальную продольную ось,b. вводят полимерный материал (42) в состоянии текучей среды в полость литейной формы со стороны днища полости литейной формы так, чтобы поднять материал контролируемым образом в полости литейной формы,с. отверждают материал иd. извлекают отвержденный корпус камеры из полости литейной формы.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что количество полимерного материала (101), вводимое в полость (21) литейной формы, определяют заранее.3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутый этап отверждения полимерного материала (42) содержит этап применения к материалу ультрафиолетового света (45).4. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутый способ дополнительно ...

Cavity-illuminating lamp especially for medical uses has a housing, a neck with a capacitive switch and at least one cold light source

A cavity-illuminating lamp comprises a housing, a neck (2) having a capacitive switch and at least one cold light source (4). Preferably the lamp comprises a processor controlling the switch, has an LED and has a cold light temperature of 4000-5000 K and a flexible neck.

Medizinischer Obturator und medizinischer Trokar

Medizinischer Obturator (14; 114; 214) zum Einführen in eine Trokarhülse (12) eines medizinischen Trokars (10), wobei der Obturator (14; 114; 214) eine langgestreckte Hülse (18; 118; 218) umfasst, an deren distalem Ende (20; 120; 220) eine transparente oder transluzente Spitze (24; 124; 224) angeordnet oder ausgebildet ist, welche die Hülse (18; 118; 218) distalseitig verschließt, gekennzeichnet durch eine erste Abbildungsoptik (58; 158; 258), welche am proximalen Ende (26; 126; 226) oder im Bereich eines proximalen Endes (26; 126; 226) der Hülse (18; 118; 218) angeordnet oder ausgebildet ist.

Vorrichtung zum Erkennen von bakteriellem Befall an Zähnen

ABNEHMBARES ENDOSKOP

Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt ein abnehmbares Endoskop, umfassend eine Einführungseinheit, eine Operationseinheit, und eine abnehmbare Einheit, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die abnehmbare Einheit umfasst: ein erstes abnehmbares Modul; und ein zweites abnehmbares Modul, dass das erste abnehmbare Modul umfasst: einen ersten Modulhauptkörper, der erste, zweite, dritte und vierte geradlinige Führungsdurchgangsbohrungen aufweist, die durchdringend in Längsrichtung darin ausgebildet sind, und eine zentrale Öffnung, die durchdringend in einer Mitte des Hauptkörpers in einer Dickenrichtung des Hauptkörpers derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie strömungsmäßig mit den ersten, zweiten, dritten und vierten Führungsdurchgangsbohrungen in Verbindung steht; eine erste, zweite, dritte und vierte Zahnstange, die gleitend in der ersten, zweiten, dritten und vierten geradlinigen Führungsdurchgangsbohrung derart montiert sind, dass sie an ihren einen Enden entsprechend mit den jeweiligen einen Enden eines ersten ...

Zahnärztliches Gerät mit handgehaltenem Instrument und Lichtquelle

Bei einem zahnärztlichen Gerät (1) mit einem handgehaltenen Instrument (2), an dessen vorderen Ende ein abnehmbarer Aufsatz (10) mit zumindest einer Lichtquelle (20) angeordnet ist, ist die Lichtquelle (20) innerhalb eines abgeschlossenen Gehäuses (21) in dem Aufsatz (10) angeordnet. Ferner sind zwischen dem Aufsatz (10) und dem Instrument (2) wirksame Stromübertragungsmittel für eine Stromversorgung der Lichtquelle (20) vorgesehen.

LARYNGOSKOP

Vorrichtung zur Beleuchtung der Mund- und Rachenhoehle

Elektrisches Beleuchtungsgeraet zur Maul- und Gebissuntersuchung bei Tieren

Endoskopisches Instrument

Die vorliegende Offenbarung betrifft ein endoskopisches Instrument mit einem distalen länglichen Einführabschnitt (1) zum Einführen in einen Hohlraum, wobei der Einführabschnitt (1) mindestens einen Beleuchtungspfad (3) und einen Bildgebungspfad (7) aufweist, wobei der mindestens eine Beleuchtungspfad (3) an einem distalen Ende des Einführabschnitts (1) eine Lichtquelle in Form einer LED (21), einer Laserdiode oder einer Lichtleitereinzelfaserauskopplung (37) aufweist.Der mindestens eine Beleuchtungspfad (3) weist dabei distalwärtig von der Lichtquelle (21, 37) eine Metallgitterstruktur (25) auf, die einen ersten Anteil des Lichts der Lichtquelle (21, 37) mit einer bestimmten linearen Polarisation zumindest teilweise distalwärts transmittiert und einen zweiten Anteil des Lichts der Lichtquelle (21, 37) ohne diese Polarisation zumindest teilweise proximalwärts reflektiert, wobei der erste Beleuchtungspfad (3) distalwärtig von der Metallgitterstruktur (25) linsenfrei ist.

Verfahren zum Bereitstellen von Daten im Zusammenhang mit der Mundhöhle

Endoscopic light has light element with at least one envelope whose surface is at least partly translucent at least for part of wavelength range of electrically powered LED radiation source

The device has a radiation source for generating electromagnetic radiation at least partly in the visible wavelength region and contains a light element (1) bearing the radiation source. The light element has at least one envelope (4) whose surface is at least partly translucent at least for part of the wavelength range of the source. At least one electrically powered LED is arranged in the envelope as the radiation source.

Wind deflector

A wind deflector with a shiftable body 2 and with a bearing base 3, wherein the body 2 is movable relative to the supporting surface 3, and pivots between a deployed and a stowed position, wherein two separate links 4(5) are provided between the deflector body 2 and the bearing base 3, the links 4(5) in each case being connected in an articulated manner at their ends to the body 2 and the support 3, wherein a locking means is provided which fixes at least one link 4(5) and/or the body 2 in the placed-on position of the body 2, wherein the locking means a push-push locking means. Preferably, the lock comprises a cardioid or heart-shaped member and an engagement means, and a biasing spring loads the deflector body in the deployed position.

Wind deflector

Improvements in or relating to surgical appliances

... 645,492. Surgical optical instruments. FOSSATI, R. Sept. 10, 1947, Nos. 24845 and 24846. Convention dates, May 4, 1946 and Sept. 27, 1946. [Class 81(ii)] A surgical appliance comprising a cannula which is introduced into the body by means of a trocar or perforator is characterized by a longitudinal slot in its wall so that an endoscope or similar optical device together with a surgical instrument can be simultaneously passed through the hole in the anatomical wall. In one form of the device a trocar 2, of substantially the same diameter as the cannula 1 is placed in the cannula as shown and then inserted through the anatomical wall. The trocar is then withdrawn, leaving the cannula in position, into which a telescope may be inserted. A slot extending along one side of the cannula, at its outer end, is opened by means of a hinged flap 7 operated by a knob 8, thereby slightly stretching the hole in the wall, and any desired surgical instrument is introduced through a corresponding keyhole ...

A flexible high resolution endoscope

Throat examination apparatus

A throat examination device (1) comprising a support arm (7) having a longitudinal axis (X) and an imaging unit (10). The imaging unit is disposed on the support arm and includes at least one imaging sensor for capturing an image of at least a portion of one or more of the oral cavity, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx. The imaging unit has a transverse angle of view in a transverse plane extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support arm. The imaging unit may be provided in an imaging module (3) which is removably mounted to the support arm. A disposable cover may be provided over the imaging unit.

VIDEO LARYNGOSKOP WITH CAMERA SPATULA

DIAGNOSTIC CAMERA AS WELL AS ESSAY FOR THE REALIZATION OF SUCH

AUFSATZ FÜR EINE EINRICHTUNG ZUR OPTISCHEN ERFASSUNG VON OBERFLÄCHEN

AUFSATZ FÜR EINE EINRICHTUNG ZUR OPTISCHEN ERFASSUNG VON OBERFLÄCHEN

DEVICE TO INVIVO BILDGEBUNG

ONE-WAY LARYNGOSCOP SPATULA

LARYNGOSKOP

Intraoral imaging device

An intraoral imaging device comprises an elongated structural element; one or more light sources mounted on the structural element and configured to illuminate a target intraoral structure; one or more sensors mounted on the structural element and configured to detect the light returned from the illuminated target intraoral structure in order to generate an image; and a light absorbing divider dividing each of the light sources from an adjacent sensor and configured to obstruct direct emission of the light from the one or more light sources to the adjacent sensor.

A device for examining a body cavity

A DEVICE FOR EXAMINING A BODY CAVITY A portable device (500) for examining a body cavity, the device (500) adapted to allow air to be introduced into the body cavity, the device comprising: a tubular probe (1) having a first, forward end (4) and a second, rearward end (5); and a sealing element (506) disposed adjacent to the forward end (4) of the tubular probe (1), the sealing element (506) including a self tightening sleeve portion (508) to engage the tubular probe (1), the sealing element (506) adapted to act as a seal for the body cavity to reduce egress of fluid therefrom by sealing against a circumferential zone of the internal tissue defining an orifice of the body cavity, the tubular probe (1) having a first lateral entry port (14) that allows for an elongate implement to be removably mounted in the device (500) and to be passed through the tubular probe (1) for introduction into the body cavity, such that the implement is manipulable by a user, the portable device (500) being connectable ...

Intubation device

H:\Interwoven\NRPortbl\DCC\EZH939672_l.doc-8/07/2019 An intubation device for use in an endotracheal intubation procedure, the intubation device including: a laryngoscope blade having a tip and a base; a handle attached to the base of the blade for allowing the intubation device to be held in a hand of a user; a channel for receiving an endotracheal tube, the channel including a blade channel portion extending along the blade substantially from the tip to the base and including an outlet proximate to the tip for allowing a distal end of the endotracheal tube to be advanced from the outlet and a handle channel portion extending partially along the handle from the blade channel portion; and a tube movement mechanism in the handle for moving the endotracheal tube through the channel to thereby advance the endotracheal tube, the tube movement mechanism including a thumb interface for allowing the user to operate the tube movement mechanism using a thumb of the hand that is holding the intubation ...

Electronic video endoscope with non-synchronous exposure

System and method for sub-column parallel digitizers for hybrid stacked image sensor using vertical interconnects

Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor and methods for pixel sub-column data are read from within a pixel array. The hybrid imaging sensor and methods optimize the pixel array area and use a stacking scheme for a hybrid image sensor with minimal vertical interconnects between substrates.

System and method for sub-column parallel digitizers for hybrid stacked image sensor using vertical interconnects

Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor and methods for pixel sub-column data are read from within a pixel array. The hybrid imaging sensor and methods optimize the pixel array area and use a stacking scheme for a hybrid image sensor with minimal vertical interconnects between substrates.

Access device including an integrated light source

Laryngoscope with integrated and controllable suction

A laryngoscope with integrated and controllable suction includes a handle and a blade. A suction port is at the proximal end of the handle and is configured for connection to an air source. The suction port defines an opening into one or more air flow paths defined through the laryngoscope, which each terminate at one or more intake ports. In some embodiments, a valve is interposed into each air flow path to regulate air flow along each air flow path. Such a valve is operably connected to a switch mounted on an exterior surface of the laryngoscope, such that manipulation of the switch causes the valve to open or close, thus allowing the physician or other medical professional to control the air flow and selectively apply constant or intermittent suction.

Lumen-less illumination system

The present teachings relate to an endoscope (and methods of manufacturing the same) having an illumination system that utilizes small diameter fibers for delivering bright, high quality light to a target site. In accordance with one aspect, an endoscope is provided having a phosphor-loaded, light emitting distal tip that can be energized via optical radiation delivered to the light-emitting distal tip via a small-diameter optical fiber (e.g., less than about 100 μm in diameter) that extends through or along the length of the endoscope. The light-emitting distal tip can be energized by short wavelength laser light (e.g., radiation having wavelengths at 445 nm blue or 405 nm violet) coupled to the optical fiber's proximal end so as to deliver light of extremely high quality CRI (e.g., greater than 80, greater than 90, about 95).

Laparoscope system

A visual system for laparoscopy comprising a visual device having a visual head member and an elongated connector; a manipulation device having a handheld operation portion, an insertion portion and a first contact element; and an external device comprising means to communicate with the vision head member, via the first contact element, when the elongated connector is mounted in an lumen of the insertion portion. The insertion portion of the manipulation device is configured to be extendable out from a body cavity through an airtight passage whereby the elongated connector is configured to be slidably mounted into the lumen of the insertion portion outside of the body cavity upon the insertion portion is withdrawn into the body cavity.

Arthroscopic instrument assembly, and method of localizing musculoskeletal structures during arthroscopic surgery

An arthroscopic instrument assembly (100), comprising: an illumination system (120) for illuminating an operative field, including a light source (122a) configured to produce light having at least one ligament excitation wavelength; an arthroscope (110); an image transmission system (130) configured to transmit a fluorescent image of the operative field at a distal end (112b) of the arthroscope (110) to an image viewing system (150); an image processing system (140) configured to process the fluorescent image as it passes through the image transmission system, so as to provide a false-color fluorescent image of the operative field in which a contrast between ligament and bone structures present in the operative field is enhanced relative to the unprocessed fluorescent image; and an image viewing system (150), operably connected to the image transmission system (130), and including a display (152) configured to enable viewing of the false-color fluorescent image.

Endoscope accessory with angularly adjustable exit portal

A medical device comprising an endoscope accessory for attachment to the working end of an endoscope. The coupler device provides a flexible working channel extension from the endoscope so that instruments can exit the endoscope at various angles. The device also provides a protective cover to reduce the ingress of debris, fluid, bacteria, or other unwanted matter from the working end of the endoscope which could lead to infection.

OPTICAL HEAD FOR ENDOSCOPE

ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING REMOVABLE DEFLECTION DEVICE

A steerable endoscopic sheath has a proximal end, a distal end and a working channel lumen disposed therein. A plurality of solid state light emitting devices such as light emitting diodes are positioned near the distal end of the sheath and are selectively energized to illuminate internal body tissues. An imaging device such as a photo diode or CCD array creates an image from light reflected from the tissue. The distal tip of the endoscopic sheath is selectively moveable with a deflection device that is insertable into the sheath. The deflection device includes a tip deflection mechanism that allows a user to move the tip of the deflection device. With the deflection device inserted in the sheath, movement of the distal tip causes a corresponding movement in the distal tip of the sheath. The distal tip of the sheath has a shape retaining mechanism that allows it to retain the shape imparted by the deflection device once the deflection device is removed from the sheath.

PELVIC CATHETER FOR CERVICAL MEASUREMENT

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IN SITU EXCHANGE

An imaging component comprises shaft and a cavity extending across the shaft from its proximal end towards its distal end. The cavity removably receives at least one of a plurality of different instruments. A wall of the cavity comprises an elongated opening in communication with an exterior of the shaft at least partially along the shaft. An imaging transducer is coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The imaging component is advanced to a target site either alone or with a first instrument coupled thereto. A therapeutic or diagnostic procedure is performed with the first instrument. The first instrument is then retracted and removed from the imaging component while the imaging component stays at the target site. A second instrument is then coupled to the imaging component and advanced to the target site to perform a further therapeutic or diagnostic procedure.

MEDICAL DEVICES WITH CAMERA AND METHODS OF PLACEMENT

The present invention provides medical devices comprising a camera combined with a second device selected from an endotracheal tube, oral airway, supraglottic airway, tracheostomy tube, suction catheter, tubeless intubating device, tool tube and/or stylet. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient with a guidance of a bougie and continuous real-time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.

DEVICE FOR VIEWABLE TEETH-CLEANING AND POLISHING

The device for viewable teeth-cleaning and polishing of the present invention comprises a main motor, an oral cavity viewing instrument, and a cleaning and polishing tool. The main motor drives the cleaning and polishing tool and also provides a power supply and a control system to an illumination system and to the oral cavity viewing system. The view filmed by the camera of the oral cavity viewing system is transmitted immediately to a display of same, thus allowing for simultaneous viewing on a mobile phone of the cleaning process conducted by the cleaning and polishing tool as it cleans from dental surfaces accumulated tartar, plaque, and colouring agent stains, and of the cleaning effects, thus achieving the object of effective cleaning and polishing of the teeth. A rinsing device, an electric toothbrush, or other interdental cleaning instruments may also be installed upon the main motor or on the oral cavity viewing instrument of the present device for viewable teeth-cleaning and polishing ...

LIGHTING MODULE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

A lighting module includes a housing portion, a clip portion having a receiving space between configured to receive a speculum, an arm portion extending from the clip portion and including a lighting element, and a power source electrically connected to the lighting element. Also, a speculum assembly including a speculum and a lighting module is disclosed. Finally, a method of using a lighting module is disclosed.

ULTRASONIC DENTAL TOOL HAVING A LIGHT SOURCE

MEDICAL DEVICE, AND THE METHODS OF USING SAME

A medical device is provided for insertion into a cavity of a patient to visual the internal membranes of the patient. The medical device can be an endotracheal tube, a suction tube, a bronchoscope, a tube changer, an esophageal tube, an intubating tube, an esophageal tube in combination with a separate intubating tube, a device for manipulating the position of the epiglottis of the patient, a stylet, or a tube insertable into the vagina of the patient. The medical device has a camera lumen having a sealed window at one end thereof attached thereto, and a separate camera which is insertable into the camera lumen and is removable from the camera lumen. The camera is used to monitor the internal membranes of the patient during the medical procedure.

ORAL CANCER SCREENING DEVICE

An oral cancer screening device (10) used for the detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue has a power sup-ply (100), an illumination source (200), a selector switch (300) that enables the activation of a specific wavelength of light from the illumination source (200), an electrical system (400) in communication with the selector switch (300) and the illumination source (200), a heat sink (500) in thermal communication with the illumination source, a filter or cover (600) to protect the illumi-nation source, and a transparent sheath (700) for providing a sanitary shield for the device when it is brought into contact or close proximity with the patient oral cavity. The sheath may optionally have an angled mirror incorporated at a distal end of the sheath to provide the operator with a reflected image of the illuminated tissue (900). The operator will optionally utilize head mounted lenses (800) to assist the operator's visualization of the light from the illuminated oral cavity.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PLAQUE IN THE ORAL CAVITY

The present invention regards methods and devices for detecting plaque on a surface in the oral cavity to which a fluorescent agent capable of binding to plaque has been applied, whereby a radiation source emits incident radiation for contacting the surface, reflected light and fluorescent emission resulting from contact of the radiation with the surface is collected by an optical collector and conveyed by an optical pathway in the device, where the optical light signal of the reflected light and fluorescent emission is converted to an electrical signal, and where the electrical signals of the fluorescent emission and the reflected light are then mathematically manipulated to provide a compensated plaque value as a function of the distance from the optical collector and the surface of the oral cavity to which the fluorescent agent has been applied.

CERVICAL, FETAL-MEMBRANE, AND AMNIOTIC EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

Some embodiments of the invention provide a cervical, fetal-membrane, and amniotic examination and assessment device for use with a computer and a method for examining a cervix with the device. The device can include a probe with a camera and a reference laser system, a cable coupling the probe to the computer, and a device program executable by the computer. One method includes positioning a laser to illuminate a reference dot on a target area of the cervix, calculating a distance between the probe and the cervix using the reference laser system, capturing images of the target area at a desired distance using the camera, identifying features of the cervix, and measuring and quantifying boundaries of the features using the desired distance and an area of the reference dot in the images.

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE

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

LAPAROSCOPE SYSTEM

A visual system for laparoscopy comprising a visual device having a visual head member and an elongated connector; a manipulation device having a handheld operation portion, an insertion portion and a first contact element; and an external device comprising means to communicate with the vision head member, via the first contact element, when the elongated connector is mounted in an lumen of the insertion portion. The insertion portion of the manipulation device is configured to be extendable out from a body cavity through an airtight passage whereby the elongated connector is configured to be slidably mounted into the lumen of the insertion portion outside of the body cavity upon the insertion portion is withdrawn into the body cavity.

PORTABLE BATTERY POWERED SELF-ILLUMINATED MULTISPECTRAL MULTI-MAGNIFICATION COLPOSCOPE

A portable battery powered self-illuminated multispectral multi-magnification colposcope for visual inspection of the cervix. Includes a housing, an eyepiece, at least one illuminator having two or more wavelength ranges, e.g., white and non-Red, which projects light towards a cervix of a patient. Also includes two or more discrete magnification level paths situated within the housing that pass light reflected from the cervix to the eyepiece when a selected magnification level path is selected by an operator and asserted by a controller. The controller is coupled with the at least one illuminator and the two or more discrete magnification level paths and accepts user gestures via user interface elements to select illumination and magnification settings, wherein the user interface elements may be operated with the hand of the operator that supports the apparatus.

Laryngoscope.

Endoskopisches Sehrohr mit gebrochener, optischer Achse.

Mundhöhlenbeleuchtungseinrichtung.

Medizinischer Untersuchungsspiegel.

Appareil pour éclairer l'intérieur de la bouche.

Untersuchungslampe zur Ableuchtung von Körperhöhlen.

Endoskop, insbesondere Rektoskop, Hysteroskop, Bronchoskop und dergleichen.

Rectoscope.

Device for microscopic examination of the vagina

МЕДИЦИНСКАЯ КАМЕРА

В заявке описана применяемая в медицинских целях камера, имеющая корпус (10), в котором установлены равномерно распределенные вокруг входного окна (16) светодиоды (64) белого света и УФ-светодиоды (55). За входным окном (16) расположен цветной светофильтр (59), поглощающий свет, испускаемый УФ-светодиодами. Прошедший свет попадает на электроннооптический преобразователь (8), очищается в схеме (74, 76) обработки от фонового излучения и выводится на дисплей (80).

УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ ТКАНЕЙ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ

Созданы устройства для изменения тканей. К особенностям таких устройств относится наличие продолговатого элемента, имеющего хвостовик и рабочий конец. Рабочий конец продолговатого элемента имеет размеры, необходимые для прохождения через отверстие в теле, выполненное с минимальной инвазивностью, и содержит встроенные в рабочий конец датчик визуализации и средство изменения тканей. В некоторых вариантах осуществления настоящего изобретения устройства также содержат встроенный механизм поворота, который обеспечивает управляемость по меньшей мере одним из следующих элементов: датчик визуализации, средство изменения тканей и рабочий конец продолговатого элемента. Также предложены способы изменения внутренних целевых тканей объекта с использованием этих устройств для изменения тканей.

ДИАГНОСТИЧЕСКАЯ КАМЕРА И НАСАДКА ДЛЯ НЕЕ

В заявке описана насадка (40, 40a, 40b) для диагностической камеры (10), которая имеет присоединительный участок (42), выполненный с расчетом на съемное крепление на головной части (14) диагностической камеры (10), и соединенный с ним формоустойчивый дистанционный участок (44), имеющий краевую часть (46).

BALLOON CATHETER SUTURING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES HAVING PLEDGETS

An endoscope tip position visual indicator and heat management system

Observation device and endoscope system

Thoracic Endoscope For Surface Scanning

Medical imaging device using thermally conducting lens cradle

The camera unit and the endoscope

Control device and endoscope system

Device improved for examinations of the kind endoscopic and similar

COLPOMICROSCOPE

Laryngoscope

Electric device of lighting on the medical spatulas being used to hold the lowered language

PHOTO-ENDOSCOPE HAVING A TUBE FLASH PLACE AT THE DISTAL END.

Cleaning Apparatus For Nasal Cavity

ENDOSCOPE WITH ANATOMY ELEVATION ASSEMBLY

device and method for detecting plaque in oral cavity

aparelho para imageamento de um indivíduo, e, método de imageamento de um indivíduo

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUB-COLUMN PARALLEL DIGITIZERS FOR HYBRID STACKED IMAGE SENSOR USING VERTICAL INTERCONNECTS

Illuminated endotracheal stylet

A stylet for use with an endotracheal tube includes a lighting element and a malleable rod completely enclosed and sealed within an elongated flexible sheath. The elongated flexible sheath has a proximal end and a distal end; the lighting element is positioned at or near the distal end and the malleable rod is positioned from proximate to the lighting element to the proximal end of the elongated flexible sheath. The chemiluminescent lighting element includes an activator and an oxalate and may be fully enclosed in a capsule or the flexible sheath may serve as an outer wall of the lighting element. An absorbent pad, made from cotton or non-woven fiber, is at the distal end of the elongated sheath between the lighting element and a terminal seal of the elongated flexible sheath. The stylet includes one or more tactile elements and a removable protective cap.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL EPITHELIAL TISSUE

A method of detecting abnormal epithelial tissue. The method includes the steps of providing a light source, providing a housing having an opening defined therein, inserting the light source into the housing, illuminating an area of epithelial tissue with incident light emitted from the light source that is directed through the opening in the housing, wherein at least a portion of the incident light is reflected from the area, thereby creating reflected light having has at least one wavelength, and viewing the reflected light. The housing is preferably opaque.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL

In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.

CATHETER WITH MULTIPLE VISUAL ELEMENTS

A catheter assembly is provided with a first visual device and a second visual device. The second visual device is movable with respect to the first visual device to provide image feedback of a lesion from a different prospective than the first visual device. The second visual device can be moved before, contemporaneously with, or subsequent to a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. The second visual device can include an elongated tube that can be extended into or retracted out from an insertion tube of the catheter assembly.

SURGICAL RETRACTOR WITH LIGHT

A surgical retractor has a shaft with an integral blade. The shaft and the blade are joined at an angle. The blade has an upper surface. A plurality of LED lights are embedded within the blade and are exposed at the upper surface. The blade surrounding the LED lights is opaque. The retractor may further include a camera mounted on the blade. Also disclosed is a surgical retractor kit including a mounting ring, at least one of the aforementioned surgical retractors, and a coupler for releaseably mounting the retractor to the ring.

SPECULUM

A speculum for use with a body opening, such as a vagina, rectum or surgical wound, may have an insertion portion with an arcuately-shaped wall and a slot that extends along a length of the wall. An end face of the wall at the distal end of the insertion portion may be arranged at a non-perpendicular angle to the longitudinal axis of the insertion portion. A flange portion joined at a proximal end of the insertion portion may have a continuous band that extends radially outwardly from the wall and includes a notch that communicates with the slot. A handle portion may have a gripping surface extending proximally at a bottom side of the flange portion with an arcuate shape that is approximately concentric with the wall of the insertion portion. A top side of the flange portion may be free of the handle portion.

LARYNGOSCOPE AND DISPOSABLE BLADE THEREFOR

A disposable laryngoscope blade (30) connects to a handle (200). The blade (30) includes a base portion (32) that attaches to the handle (200), and an elongated blade portion (50) extends from a proximal end (52) to terminate in a distal tip (54). The blade portion (50) is arcuate and flattened so as to have a flat upper wall (58) and a flat lower wall (60) joined at lateral edges (64, 66), and the lateral edges (64, 66) converge toward the distal tip (54). The blade (50) includes a passageway (62) therethrough so that a vacuum source may attach to a nipple (56) near the proximal end (52) and an inlet port (74) is formed near the distal tip (54) so that fluids may pass through the blade portion (50). The blade (30) is preferably formed of two separate plastic pieces (90, 120) joined along a plane perpendicular to the flat upper and lower surfaces (68, 70) of the blade portion (50) to create a housing for the light source (82) and its electrical leads as well as the fluid flow passageway ...

LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE

A laryngoscope blade in accordance with one embodiment includes a blade portion including a tab extension, the tab extension including a tab extension slot for receiving a portion of a laryngoscope handle; and a heel coupled to the tab extension by means of a fastener, the heel including a heel slot that aligns with the tab extension slot and also receives the portion of the laryngoscope handle, wherein the heel is colored to indicate a size of the blade portion of the laryngoscope blade.

ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING REMOVABLE DEFLECTION DEVICE

A steerable endoscopic sheath has a proximal end, a distal end and a working channel lumen disposed therein. A plurality of solid state light emitting devices such as light emitting diodes are positioned near the distal end of the sheath and are selectively energized to illuminate internal body tissues. An imaging device such as a photo diode or CCD array creates an image from light reflected from the tissue. The distal tip of the endoscopic sheath is selectively moveable with a deflection device that is insertable into the sheath. The deflection device includes a tip deflection mechanism that allows a user to move the tip of the deflection device. With the deflection device inserted in the sheath, movement of the distal tip causes a corresponding movement in the distal tip of the sheath. The distal tip of the sheath has a shape retaining mechanism that allows it to retain the shape imparted by the deflection device once the deflection device is removed from the sheath.

SELECTIVELY BENDABLE REMOTE GRIPPING TOOL

A hand-held gripping device that allows one of a surgeon, a dentist, and an orthodontist to reach interior portions of a person's anatomy, includes a gripping portion having a pair of jaws or nets movable relative to each other between fully clamped and fully opened positions thereof, a handle portion spaced apart from the jaw portion by a bendable central portion that has a hollow, bendable corrugated member with at least one cord extending therethrough. The retrieval of a thrombus to promptly address ischemic issues is made possible due to the flexible corrugated member being able to access small vessels in a patient's brain, as well as magnetic properties of the thrombus and/or jaws, nets, bags, or flexible fingers, of the grasping end, thus facilitating removal of the thrombus.

Adaptive laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope

An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope includes a proximal end, which is mechanically connectable or connected to a handle in order to form an adaptive laryngoscope, a first flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof, and a second flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof. At the distal end of the adaptive blade, the flexible bars are connected to each other mechanically rigidly or in an articulated manner. In the proximal direction from the distal end of the adaptive blade, the flexible bars are mechanically connected to each other in such a way that they are movable relative to each other substantially in their longitudinal directions. 113-. (canceled)14. An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope , comprising:a proximal end, which is mechanically connectable or connected to a handle in order to form an adaptive laryngoscope;a first flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to a distal end thereof;a second flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof,wherein, at the distal end of the adaptive blade, the flexible bars are connected to each other mechanically rigidly or in an articulated manner,wherein, in a proximal direction from the distal end of the adaptive blade, the flexible bars are mechanically connected to each other in such a way that the flexible bars are movable relative to each other substantially in longitudinal directions of the flexible bars.15. The adaptive blade according to claim 14 , further comprising:a thin and flexible connecting component which is alternately connected to the first flexible bar and to the second flexible bar.16. The adaptive blade according to claim 15 , wherein the thin and flexible connecting component is alternatively connected to the first flexible bar and to the second flexible bar in such a way that the thin and flexible connecting ...

LIGHT EMITTING UNIT

A light emitting unit includes at least one electrode member having high thermal conductivity and low resistance, and one or more flip-chip-type light emitting device of which an anode electrode side or a cathode electrode side is connected to the electrode member, and wherein the electrode member extends in a longitudinal direction thereof, and heat generated in the light emitting device is to be released along the longitudinal direction of the electrode member.

Detachable coupling for a remote inspection device

A remote inspection device is provided for inspecting visually obscured locations. The device is generally comprised of a imager housing and a display housing disposed on opposite ends of a modular, flexible cable. An imaging device and one or more light sources are embedded in the end of the cylindrical imager housing. A display housing is coupled to the other end of the flexible cable and configured to be grasped by a user of the device. A display device supported by the display housing receives a video signal from the imaging device and converts the video signal to a video image. The flexible cable can be removably attached to other components with a detachable coupling.

OPTICAL TRANSMITTER AND ENDOSCOPE

An optical transmitter includes an optical device, a wiring board including a first main surface and a second main surface, the optical device being mounted at a position closer to the second main surface than to the first main surface, a holding member fixed to the wiring board, at a position closer to the first main surface than to the second main surface, and an optical fiber inserted into a through hole of the holding member, where the wiring board includes a wiring pattern of a wiring layer sandwiched between an upper insulating layer and a lower insulating layer, and further includes an opening from which an upper surface and a lower surface of the wiring pattern are exposed, and an end surface of the optical fiber is in contact with the upper surface, and an external electrode of the optical device is bonded to the lower surface.

Mouth prop and light carrier

Endoscopic system for enhanced visualization

A medical device, configured for insertion into a body, may include an elongate member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, where the distal end may be configured to be positioned inside the body. The medical device may also include an imaging device positioned at the distal end. The medical device may further include a plurality of light sources positioned at the distal end, wherein a characteristic of light delivered through a first light source may be controlled independent of the characteristic of light delivered through a second light source.

Catheter with imaging assembly

A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.

Video cricothyrotomy camera and cannula system

A substantially rigid cannula having a channel configured to sequentially house a slidably removable video camera and to provide a ventilating airway upon sealable engagement of a ventilation extension with the channel after the camera is removed. The camera is connected with a monitor to guide the placement of the cannula and its placement within the tracheal lumen. Upon engagement with the channel and a ventilating source, a breathable airway is established through the cannula.

Endoscopic imaging system

An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. A polymeric articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.

Wireless control of laryngoscope system

A Laryngoscope system for controlling and monitoring characteristics associated with airway management and a remote access unit continuously interfacing through instant wireless private direct connectivity to a laryngoscope. The system also includes a plurality of sensors and controllers that measure and control characteristics and provide the remote unit with measurements and control results. In other aspects, the laryngoscope and display unit are sensitive to movement and may power on and off with motion or absence of motion. In another aspect, the laryngoscope is capable of wirelessly communicating with the screen for command and control of the Laryngoscope and laryngoscope system.

Assembly with Imaging Electronics

A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.

Detachable imaging device, endoscope having a detachable imaging device, and method of configuring such an endoscope

An endoscope includes a detachable wireless imaging device and an insertion tube having a distal end region. The attachment of the detachable wireless imaging device detachably attaches the detachable wireless imaging device to the distal end region of the insertion tube.

System and method for producing and improving images

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.

Cervical, fetal-membrane, and amniotic examination and assessment device and method

Some embodiments of the invention provide a cervical, fetal-membrane, and amniotic examination and assessment device for use with a computer and a method for examining a cervix with the device. The device can include a probe with a camera and a reference laser system, a cable coupling the probe to the computer, and a device program executable by the computer. One method includes positioning a laser to illuminate a reference dot on a target area of the cervix, calculating a distance between the probe and the cervix using the reference laser system, capturing images of the target area at a desired distance using the camera, identifying features of the cervix, and measuring and quantifying boundaries of the features using the desired distance and an area of the reference dot in the images.

Endoscope with a flexible circuit board

An endoscope with a flexible circuit board comprises: a base mounting frame, a flexible circuit, a photosensitive element, a plurality of light emitting elements and a camera. The flexible circuit board, the photosensitive element, the light emitting elements and the camera can be mounted on the mounting frame, and then the mounting frame can be assembled in a pipe to form the endoscope, which greatly improves the ease of assembly, and consequently reducing the labor cost required for assembly. Furthermore, the flexibility of the circuit board reduces the volume of the endoscope and improves applicability.

RIGID ENDOSCOPE

A rigid endoscope includes a first insertion section extending along longitudinal directions, a first needle defining an outer edge of a first opening, and a first functional section provided in a vicinity of the first opening of a first lumen, and configured to perform some part of functions. The rigid endoscope includes a second insertion section extending along the longitudinal directions, and located apart from the first insertion section in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal directions, a second needle defining an outer edge of a second opening, and a second functional section provided in a vicinity of the second opening of a second lumen, and configured to perform some part of the functions different from the functions performed by the first functional section. 1. A rigid endoscope having a plurality of functions , the rigid endoscope comprising:a first insertion section extending along longitudinal directions;a first lumen defining portion which is formed in the first insertion section along the longitudinal directions, and which defines a first lumen that is open in a first opening at a distal end portion of the first insertion section;a first needle which defines an outer edge of the first opening, and which is sharpened from a proximal direction toward a distal direction;a first functional section which is provided in a vicinity of the first opening of the first lumen, and which is configured to perform some part of the functions;a second insertion section which extends along the longitudinal directions, and which is located apart from the first insertion section in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal directions;a second lumen defining portion which is formed in the second insertion section along the longitudinal directions, and which defines a second lumen that is open in a second opening at a distal end portion of the second insertion section;a second needle which defines an outer edge of the second opening, and which is sharpened from ...

Endoscopic Peripheral

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

ENDOSCOPE

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 ...

MEDICO-SURGICAL ASSEMBLIES

An endotracheal tube is introduced into the trachea using a video introducer in the form of a bendable rod having a camera and light source at one end and connected to a display monitor via a cable and connector at the other end. The introducer is initially inserted to the trachea carrying a guide sleeve extending along its outside. When correctly inserted, the video introducer is removed by pulling rearwardly to leave the guide sleeve in position. The endotracheal tube is then slid into position along the guide sleeve, following which the guide sleeve is removed to leave the endotracheal tube in position. The guide sleeve could be stiffened after removing the video introducer and before inserting the tube by inserting a stylet or filling the sleeve with a substance. 112-. (canceled)13. A medico-surgical assembly including an elongate viewing device arranged to view an anatomical site at its forward end and to provide an output at its rear end representative of an image of the anatomical site , characterised in that the assembly includes a sleeve slidably mounted on the outside of the viewing device and extending from a region adjacent its forward end along a major part of the length of the viewing device that the viewing device is removable rearwardly from within the sleeve after correct positioning of the viewing device such as to leave the sleeve in position , and that the assembly includes tubular apparatus slidably mounted along the outside of the sleeve after removal of the viewing device such that the tubular apparatus can be slid to the desired position viewed by the viewing means and the sleeve subsequently removed from within the tubular apparatus leaving the tubular apparatus in position.14. An assembly according to claim 13 , characterised in that the tubular apparatus is an endotracheal tube15. An assembly according to claim 13 , characterised in that the viewing device means includes a camera and a light source at its forward end.16. An assembly ...

ENDOSCOPE LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

An endoscope light source apparatus includes a turret provided with a first optical filter and a second optical filter for transmitting an illuminating light, an instruction section in which an operation instruction of the turret is inputted, a drive section that drives the turret, a first detector that detects a position of the turret, a first detected portion for identifying a position of the first optical filter, a second detected portion for identifying a position of the second optical filter, a second detector that optically detects a position of the first or the second detected portion, and a turret control section that outputs a drive signal to the drive section to move the turret until the first or the second detected portion is detected by the second detector and stop the turret in response to the first or the second detected portion being detected. 1. An endoscope light source apparatus , comprising:a turret provided with a first optical filter and a second optical filter for transmitting an illuminating light;an instruction section in which an operation instruction of the turret is inputted;a drive section that drives the turret;a first detector that detects a position of the turret;a first detected portion for identifying a position of the first optical filter;a second detected portion for identifying a position of the second optical filter;a second detector that optically detects a position of the first or the second detected portion; anda turret control section that outputs a drive signal to the drive section to move the turret until the first or the second detected portion is detected by the second detector in order to position the optical filter designated in response to an input of the instruction section, after moving the turret to an inside of a first range detected by the first detector, in response to the input of the instruction section, and stop the turret in response to the first or the second detected portion being detected.2. The endoscope ...

ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION

This invention may be directed to an endoscopic device. The endoscopic device comprising an elongate member having a distal end, and a cap positioned at the distal end. The cap may have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may define at least one recess that does not extend through the cap to the distal end of the cap. The endoscopic device may further include at least one illumination device disposed in the at least one recess. 1. An endoscopic device comprising:an elongate member having a distal end;a cap positioned at the distal end, the cap having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end defining at least one recess that does not extend through the cap to the distal end of the cap; andat least one illumination device disposed in the at least one recess.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cap includes a translucent material.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cap is filled with material configured to scatter light.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cap is opaque and includes a transparent portion in the recess.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cap includes an opening extending from the proximal end of the cap to the distal end of the cap claim 1 , and wherein a lighting device is disposed in the opening.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the lighting device is an optic fiber configured to provide down field illumination.7. The device of claim 1 , further including an imaging device at the distal end of the elongate member claim 1 , wherein the imaging device is received in a viewing port of the cap.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cap includes a rim that extends over the distal end of the elongate member.9. A cap for an endoscopic device claim 1 , comprising:a body defining a lumen extending through the body from a proximal end of the body to a distal end of the body; andat least one recess extending into the body from a proximal end to a position within the body.10. The cap of claim 9 , wherein the body is filled with ...

MEDICAL ENDOSCOPE WITH A COOLING DEVICE FOR MOUNTED ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

An endoscope with a flexible endoscope shaft has an endoscope head arranged at its distal end. The endoscope head is a sleeve, open at both end faces. Functional units, such as an optical system, a working channel, an illumination and a cooling system for the illumination are accommodated in the endoscope head. The cooling system has a heat exchanger integrally formed with the sleeve in the latter which forms a closed cooling chamber for generating a coolant flow. The illumination, which is in the form of an external conductor plate supporting an illumination means, is arranged adjacent to the distal end wall of the heat exchanger, to discharge thermal energy via the end wall of the heat exchanger to the coolant flow. The external conductor plate is mechanically supported on, or has only a minimum distance from, the heat exchanger end wall. 1. An endoscope , comprising:a flexible endoscope shaft; a sleeve, open at, at least, one end face thereof; and', 'functional units accommodated in the sleeve, the functional units comprising an optical system, a working channel, an illumination and a cooling means at least for the illumination, the cooling means comprising a heat exchanger integrally formed in the sleeve with a cooling chamber formed together with the sleeve for generating a coolant flow., 'an endoscope head, arranged at a distal end of the endoscope shaft, comprising2. The endoscope of claim 1 , wherein:the illumination, in the form of an external conductor plate that supports an illumination means, is adjacent to a distal end wall of the heat exchanger, the distal end wall closing the cooling chamber in a fluid-tight manner so as to discharge thermal energy via the end wall of the heat exchanger to the coolant flow.3. The endoscope of claim 1 , further comprising:a support, projecting radially inwardly and integrally supported on the heat exchanger, for a working channel, the support being formed in the sleeve in the axial area of its distal end face and ...

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

An actuator has a magnet moved together with a moving lens frame, an SMA wire capable of extending and contracting in a moving direction I of the moving lens frame with execution or non-execution of energization thereof, a fixing member made of a magnetic material attached to a distal end of the SMA wire, a pressing spring which urges the fixing member toward the magnet along the moving direction I, and a stopper member and a stopper portion which limits the movement of the magnet along the moving direction I at a first position or a second position. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:a movable lens unit having a movable lens frame holding a movable lens, and a magnetic member;a fixed lens frame in which a plurality of objective optical systems are disposed, and in which the movable lens frame is held so as to be able to advance and retract in a shooting optical axis direction;a diaphragm unit which adjusts the amount of shooting light by moving a diaphragm blade formed of a magnetic material; anda magnet which moves the diaphragm blade by magnetic force according to the advancement and retraction of the movable lens frame.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a movable lens drive mechanism which advances and retracts the magnetic member of the movable lens frame by magnetic force from the outside of the fixed lens frame.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm unit is disposed in the movable lens frame claim 1 , andthe magnet is disposed on the fixed lens frame and moves the diaphragm blade by magnetic force with the advancement and retraction of the diaphragm unit and the movable lens frame in the optical axis direction.4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm unit is disposed in the fixed lens frame claim 1 , andthe magnet is disposed on the movable lens frame and moves the diaphragm blade by magnetic force when advancing and retreating in the shooting ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

A distal end barrel that holds a light guide bundle and an electronic image pickup unit inside a distal end portion is formed in such a manner that the distal end barrel is divided in a first distal end barrel arranged on the distal end side of the distal end portion and a second distal end barrel supported via the first distal end barrel so as not to be exposed at an outer surface of the distal end portion, the second distal end barrel holding the light guide bundle and the electronic image pickup unit, and the second distal end barrel includes a member having a thermal conductivity higher than the thermal conductivity of the first distal end barrel, thereby protecting the image pickup device from thermal damage without an increase in temperature of the outer surface of the distal end portion. 1. An endoscope apparatus including a light source and an electronic image pickup unit held inside a distal end portion of an insertion portion , the endoscope apparatus comprising:a first distal end barrel including a front wall portion formed on a distal end side thereof, the first distal end barrel having a tubular shape and being disposed on a distal end side of the distal end portion;a distal end cover fitted on an outer peripheral portion of the first distal end barrel;a second distal end barrel including a member having a thermal conductivity higher than the thermal conductivity of the first distal end barrel, a distal end side of the second distal end barrel being fitted in an inner peripheral portion of the first distal end barrel at a position on a base portion side relative to the front wall portion, whereby the second distal end barrel is supported via the first distal end barrel so as not to be exposed at an outer surface of the distal end portion and so as to be spaced from the distal end cover, the second distal end barrel holding the light source and the electronic image pickup unit inside;a heat insulating portion interposed between the distal end cover and ...

Endoscope Combined Deflection Control and Lock

An endoscope including a shaft having a deflectable distal end; a main section at a proximal end of the shaft, where the main section forms a handle of the endoscope; and a deflection control connected to the distal end. The deflection control includes a combined lock and deflection control member at the main section comprising a control lever pivotably connected to the main section at a pivot and extending away from the pivot in a general cantilever fashion, and a lock lever pivotably connected to the control lever. A first end of the lock lever is configured to contact the main section. A second end of the lock lever is configured to be pressed inward on the control lever towards the main section to pivot the first end out of contact -with the main section. 1. An endoscope comprising:a shaft having a deflectable distal end;a main section at a proximal end of the shaft, where the main section forms a handle of the endoscope; anda deflection control connected to the distal end, wherein the deflection control comprises a combined lock and deflection control member at the main section comprising a control lever pivotably connected to the main section at a pivot and extending away from the pivot in a general cantilever fashion, and a lock lever pivotably connected to the control lever, where a first end of the lock lever is configured to contact the main section and where a second end of the lock lever is configured to be pressed inward on the control lever towards the main section to pivot the first end out of contact with the main section.2. An endoscope as in wherein the combined lock and deflection control member is adapted to be moved to a selected location by a single finger of a user and thereby deflect the distal end claim 1 , and wherein the combined lock and deflection control member is adapted to be locked at the user selected location by movement of the lock lever to a locked position by the single finger of the user.3. An endoscope as in wherein the ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

An endoscope apparatus includes: a plurality of connection portions to which an endoscope can be connected, respectively; a priority setting portion that sets a connection priority of the plurality of connection portions; a drive portion that supplies a drive signal to one endoscope; and a control portion that controls so that the drive portion supplies the drive signal to any one endoscope only based on the connection priority. 1. An endoscope apparatus , comprising:a plurality of connection portions to which an endoscope can be connected, respectively;a priority setting portion that, when a plurality of endoscopes are connected to the plurality of connection portions, sets a drive priority for selecting one endoscope to supply a drive signal to;a drive portion that supplies a drive signal to one endoscope; anda drive control portion that controls so that the drive portion supplies the drive signal only to any one endoscope based on the drive priority.2. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the drive priority is a kind priority that corresponds to a kind of the endoscope.3. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising an identification portion that identifies the kind based on a resistance value of a specific resistance that differs according to a kind of the endoscope that is arranged in the endoscope claim 2 , and that is detected by cancelling a contact resistance in the connection portion.4. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 3 , comprising:an ID signal line and a ground line to which the endoscope is connected through the connection portion; the specific resistance that electrically connects the ID signal line and the ground line; and a bypass circuit forming portion capable of forming a bypass circuit that short-circuits the specific resistance;wherein the identification portion includes a reference resistance of a predetermined resistance value, applies a predetermined voltage to the reference resistance and the ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes an insertion portion including a bending portion configured to bend in four directions, and a flexible tube portion provided so as to be continuous with the bending portion, wherein the bending portion includes a first bending region and a second bending region, and wherein the flexible tube portion comprises inside, four first guide pipes each including a distal end fixed to a distal end of the first bending region and a proximal end fixed to a bending portion operation device, and three second guide pipes each including a distal end fixed to a distal end of the second bending region and a proximal end fixed to a bending portion bent shape switching device. 1. An endoscope including an insertion portion including an observation optical system at a distal end portion disposed at a distal end thereof , a bending portion configured to bend in four directions that are a first direction , a second direction , a third direction and a fourth direction , the bending portion being provided so as to be continuous with a proximal end side of the distal end portion , and a flexible tube portion that is soft and has flexibility , the flexible tube portion being provided so as to be continuous with a proximal end side of the bending portion , a plurality of incorporated components being inserted in the insertion portion ,wherein the bending portion comprises a first bending region including a plurality of bending pieces pivotably joined so that the first bending region bends in the four directions, the plurality of bending pieces being included in a distal end side of the bending portion, and a second bending region provided so as to be continuous with a proximal end side of the first bending region, the second bending region including a plurality of bending pieces pivotably joined so that the second bending region bends in the four directions, the plurality of bending pieces being included in the proximal end side of the bending portion; andwherein the ...

MAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES

A system and method for mapping interluminal structures includes an elongated flexible instrument (). An optical shape sensing device () is disposed within the flexible instrument and is configured to determine a shape of the flexible instrument relative to a reference. The shape sensing device is configured to collect information based on its configuration to map an interluminal structure during a procedure. An imaging enabled ablation device () is mounted at or near a distal end portion of the flexible instrument. 1. A system for mapping interluminal structures , comprising:{'b': '102', 'an elongated flexible instrument ();'}{'b': 152', '154, 'an optical shape sensing device (, ) disposed within the flexible instrument and configured to determine a shape of the flexible instrument relative to a reference, the shape sensing device configured to collect information based on its configuration to map an interluminal structure during a procedure; and'}{'b': '117', 'an imaging enabled ablation device () mounted at or near a distal end portion of the flexible instrument.'}2152154154. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the optical shape sensing device includes an optical fiber () having at least one of Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) () and a Rayleigh scatter interrogation setup () for sensing strain in the fiber.3152154. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the optical shape sensing device includes an area of higher sensitivity by including an area with a higher number of optical fibers () having optical strain sensors ().4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the optical shape sensing device includes one of a spiral shape claim 1 , a ring shape and a loop shape.5. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the reference includes one of a position on the flexible instrument and an anatomical reference.6102. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the flexible instrument () includes one of a catheter and an endoscope.7. A system for mapping ...

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR

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

PROPULSION ASSEMBLY FOR ENDOSCOPE

A propulsion assembly for an endoscope includes a support sleeve and a barrel unit. An endless track device is disposed to extend along inner and outer surfaces of the barrel unit, for endlessly moving in an axial direction of an elongated tube of the endoscope, and contacting a wall of a body cavity, for propulsion of the elongated tube. Worm wheels are disposed on the support sleeve, for driving the endless track device by engagement therewith. Plural idler rollers are disposed on the inner surface of the barrel unit in a rotatable manner, for keeping the endless track device movable in driving of the worm wheels. An guide projection is formed on the endless track device. A guide groove is formed in the barrel unit, for receiving the guide projection, to guide the endless track device on the barrel unit in the axial direction. 1. A propulsion assembly for an endoscope , comprising:a support sleeve for mounting on a tip portion of an elongated tube of said endoscope;a barrel unit disposed around said support sleeve;an endless track device, disposed to extend along inner and outer surfaces of said barrel unit, for endlessly moving in an axial direction of said elongated tube in contact with a wall of a body cavity, for propulsion of said tip portion;a plurality of roller wheels, disposed on said support sleeve, for driving said endless track device by engagement therewith;a plurality of idler rollers, disposed on said inner surface of said barrel unit in a rotatable manner, for applying tension to said endless track device in cooperation with said roller wheels;at least one guide projection formed on a first one of said endless track device and said barrel unit;at least one guide groove, formed in a second one of said endless track device and said barrel unit, for receiving said guide projection, to guide said endless track device on said barrel unit in said axial direction.2. A propulsion assembly as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a drive sleeve, supported ...

LARYNGOSCOPE

This invention is related to a laryngoscope used in endoscopic surgery of the larynx. The laryngoscope () which is the subject of this invention includes; a body () which is cylinder in shape and empty inside with one end placed inside the larynx, at least one handle () fixed with one tip to the other end of the body () and at least one sleeve () which is fixed to the other end of the handle () unconnected to the body () and facilitates the motion of the body (). The body () includes; at least a canal ()upon which the intubation tube is placed; a ridge ()preventing the slippage of the intubation tube within the larynx; and at least two burrows () located on its end attached to the handle (). 16-. (canceled)7. A laryngoscope comprising: a body in cylinder shape with empty inside with the tip adapted to be placed within the larynx; at least one handle fixed with one tip to the other end of the body; at least one sleeve which is fixed to the other end of the handle unconnected to the body and facilitates the motion of the body; at least one canal which runs along the outer wall of the body starting from its tip placed within the larynx towards its end having the handle and upon which the intubation tube is placed; a ridge running along the outer side of the canal and preventing the slippage of the intubation tube within the larynx; and at least two burrows located on its end attached to the handle and being adapted for placement of a light source and aspiration cannula within.8. The laryngoscope of wherein the canal is as large as a portion of the surface of an intubation tube can lie upon; and wherein the canal can be located on the left claim 7 , right or midline of the lateral wall of the body depending on usage.9. The laryngoscope of wherein the canal is semicircular in shape.10. The laryngoscope of wherein the canal is semicircular in shape11. The laryngoscope of further comprising a ridge wherein the ridge runs along the canal and the ridge is as long as the ...

REMOVABLE TIP ENDOSCOPE

There is provided herein, an endoscope comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section wherein said tip section comprises a permanent section connected to the elongated shaft and a removable section securely connectable to the permanent section, wherein the removable section comprises at least one capture device and at least one light source. 1. An endoscope comprising:an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section wherein said tip section comprises:a permanent section connected to the elongated shaft; anda removable section securely connectable to the permanent section, wherein the removable section comprises at least one capture device and at least one light source.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one capture device within the removable section comprises a front-facing camera.3. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one capture device within the removable section comprises a side-facing camera.4. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one capture device within the removable section comprises a front-facing camera and a side-facing camera.5. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said permanent section comprises at least one capture device.6. The endoscope according to claim 5 , wherein at least one capture device within the permanent section comprises a side-facing camera.7. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the tip section comprises a distal face claim 1 , and wherein the permanent section forms a part of the distal face and the removable section forms another part of the distal face.8. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the tip section comprises a distal face claim 1 , and wherein the distal face is fully comprised in the removable section.9. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein said permanent section comprises a hollow elongated section protruding from the permanent section and the removable section comprises a channel configured to continue ...

MULTI-CAMERA ENDOSCOPE HAVING FLUID CHANNELS

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 ...

SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH OBLONG SHAPE

Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. 1. A visualization catheter comprising: a body comprising a proximal body portion and a distal body portion, wherein an outer surface of the body comprises an oblong cross-sectional profile;', 'a working channel extending through the proximal body portion and the distal body portion; and', 'means for accepting a camera train holder., 'a catheter comprising2. The visualization catheter of claim 1 , further comprising the camera train holder disposed within the distal body portion of the catheter claim 1 , the camera train holder portion comprising:a proximal camera train holder portion configured to receive a visualization sensor; anda distal camera train holder portion configured to receive a lens stack.3. The visualization catheter of claim 2 , further comprising the visualization sensor configured in the proximal camera train holder portion.4. The visualization catheter of claim 3 , wherein the visualization sensor comprises a CMOS sensor.5. The visualization catheter of claim 2 , further comprising the lens stack configured in the distal camera train holder portion.6. The visualization catheter of claim 1 , wherein the catheter further comprises a light lumen extending through the proximal body portion and the distal ...

Tools for implantation and extraction of posteriorly placed lumbar articial discs including: a totally wireless electronically embedded action-ended endoscope utilizing differential directional illumination with digitally controlled mirrors and/or prisms, and a disc ball inserter , a plate extractor, and rescue disc plates

A hand manipulated endoscopic medical device includes a body having a proximal end, which is hand manipulated, a distal end which includes a manipulator, a light emitting device at the distal end, an imaging device at the distal end. A tool for extracting an artificial lumbar disc from between a pair of vertebral plates includes a handle, a member for transmitting force, and a sharpened end, specially configured to be placed between the artificial disc and the vertebral plate. A tool for implanting or explanting a ball to or from an artificial lumbar disc includes a pinion shaft and a pinion shaft enclosure, with a tightening knob at the proximal end of the shaft enclosure and coupled to the pinion shaft, a pinion at the distal end of the pinion shaft, a grappling device at the pinion, and a pair of semi-circular rings.

STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING AN IMAGING SYSTEM

Embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device comprising an elongate member and a handle assembly connected to the elongate member. The handle housing may house a steering mechanism movable relative to the handle assembly and configured to steer the elongate member along a first plane and a second plane different from the first plane, a camera system configured to capture images from a distal end of the elongate member, and an illumination system configured to provide illuminating light from the distal end of the elongate member. 1. A medical device , comprising:an elongate member; a steering mechanism movable relative to the handle assembly and configured to steer the elongate member;', 'a camera system configured to capture images from a distal end of the elongate member; and', 'an illumination system configured to provide illuminating light from the distal end of the elongate member; and, 'a handle assembly connected to the elongate member, the handle assembly housinga connector configured to operably connect the medical device to a control module including one or more processing units for operating the camera system and the illumination system, wherein the connector is configured to directly connect to and disconnect from the handle assembly.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the steering mechanism is configured to steer the elongate member along a first plane and a second plane different from the first plane.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the connector extends into the handle assembly and is configured to connect and disconnect the camera system and the illumination system to the control module.4. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the camera system includes a camera card housed within the housing assembly and configured to communicate imaging data associated with the camera system.5. The medical device of claim 4 , wherein the camera system includes one or more wires housed within the housing assembly claim 4 , wherein the ...

FACIAL MASK AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION SYSTEM

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

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EFFECTS OF VIDEO ARTIFACTS

A method for reducing an effect of a video artifact includes adjusting a phase of a second imaging device's video clock signal so that a phase of the second imaging device's video synchronization signal matches a phase of a first imaging device's video synchronization signal. An endoscopic system includes a first imaging device, a second imaging device, a light source, and a controller that reduces an artifact in an image produced by the first imaging device. In some embodiments, the first imaging device faces the light source. 130-. (canceled)31. An endoscopic system comprising:an insertion tube;a first imaging sensor disposed at a distal portion of the insertion tube;a second imaging sensor disposed beyond the distal end of the insertion tube such that the first and second imaging sensors have adjacent or overlapping views;a pulsed light source disposed beyond the distal end of the insertion tube and configured to provide illumination for the second imaging sensor; anda controller configured to activate the first imaging sensor and the pulsed light source such that during a first time interval, the pulsed light source is activated and the first imaging sensor is not activated, and during a second time interval that is distinct from the first time interval, the pulsed light source is not activated and the first imaging sensor is activated.32. The endoscopic system of claim 31 , wherein the pulsed light source is activated only when the first imaging sensor is in a vertical blanking interval.33. The endoscopic system of claim 31 , wherein the controller is configured to synchronize a duty cycle and/or phase of the pulsed light source such that the pulsed light source is activated only when the first imaging sensor is not activated.34. The endoscopic system of claim 33 , wherein the pulsed light source is activated only when the first imaging sensor is in a vertical blanking interval.35. The endoscopic system of claim 31 , wherein the second imaging sensor and the ...

Hermetic endoscope assemblage

Hermetically sealed enclosures and constructions are disclosed for use in endoscopic systems, particularly endoscope systems with electronic imaging and illumination systems in the enclosures. Compound optical windows are also disclosed for use in the systems. The compound optical windows may have separate panes for an imaging system and an illumination system, and contrast-reducing optical boundaries are between panes.

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

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 ...

ENDOSCOPE AUXILIARY INSTRUMENT AND ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope auxiliary instrument includes a hood, a hood cover that is provided at a distal end portion of an insertion portion of an endoscope and that movably holds the hood along an axial direction of the insertion portion, and a wire fixing portion. The wire fixing portion causes the hood to protrude/retract at the distal end portion in a direction parallel to an axis of the hood that is a direction along an axial direction of the insertion portion, and fixes a wire that, when the hood receives a force in a proximal end direction in a state in which the hood protrudes in a distal end direction of the distal end portion, generates a return force that causes the hood to returns to the protruding state. 1. An endoscope auxiliary instrument , comprising:a cylindrical member;a holding portion that is provided at a distal end portion of an insertion portion of an endoscope, and that movably holds the cylindrical member along an axial direction of the insertion portion;a return force generation member that has a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, in which the distal end portion is fixed to the cylindrical member, and that causes the cylindrical member to protrude/retract at the distal end portion in a direction that is parallel to an axis of the cylindrical member and is along the axial direction of the insertion portion, and when the cylindrical member receives a force in a proximal end direction in a state in which the cylindrical member protrudes in a distal end direction of the distal end portion, generates a return force that causes the cylindrical member to returns to the protruding state; anda fixing portion that is fixed to an opening portion in an insertion channel provided inside the insertion portion and extending from an insertion port provided in a distal end face of the distal end portion of the insertion portion and comprising the opening portion on a proximal end side of the insertion portion, and that is capable of switching the return ...

PORTABLE LAPAROSCOPE SYSTEM

A portable laparoscope is disclosed. In implementations, the portable laparoscope includes a housing and an elongated tube coupled to the housing. A lighting source and a camera are disposed proximate to an end of the elongated tube opposite the housing. The camera is configured to capture an image in a viewing area that is illuminated by light provided by the lighting source. The portable laparoscope includes an image display apparatus configured to display the images acquired by the camera and/or to transmit the images to a remote display device. The housing may be configured to hold and position an insufflator. 1. A portable laparoscope system comprising:a housing;an elongated tube comprising a first end and a second end, the second end of the elongated tube coupled to the housing, the elongated tube configured for at least partial insertion into a body cavity;an image capture device disposed at the first end of the elongated tube, the image capture device configured to capture an image within a field of view of the image capture device;a light source disposed at the first end of the elongated tube, the light source configured to emit a light proximate to an area within the field of view of the image capture device;an insufflator configured to provide a gas for inflating a body cavity into which the elongated tube is inserted; andan image display apparatus disposed of the housing and coupled with the image capture device for at least one of displaying or transmitting an image of a body cavity captured by the image capture device.2. The portable laparoscope system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the image display apparatus comprises a transmitter communicatively coupled to the image capture device claim 1 , the transmitter being configured to transmit the image to a receiver communicatively coupled to an image display device.3. The portable laparoscope system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the image display apparatus comprises a display configured to display the ...

ENDOSCOPIC SHEATH ASSEMBLY

A sheath assembly for an endoscope includes an elongate tubular body and a plug. The endoscope has a handle portion and a scope portion extending therefrom to a tip. The body includes first () and second () wall sections and extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second distal openings located at distal and proximal ends thereof, respectively. The first wall section () extends radially about the longitudinal axis to define a scope lumen (). The scope portion is receivable in the scope lumen with the distal and proximal ends. The second wall section () extends radially about a portion of the first wall section () and longitudinally between second distal and proximal end openings. The first and second wall sections define an integral suction lumen () in fluid communication with a first source of negative pressure. The plug is mated with the distal end opening and includes a lens surface through which energy is transmissible. 1. A sheath assembly for an endoscope , the endoscope having a handle portion and an elongate scope portion extending from the handle portion to a tip , the sheath assembly comprising:an elongate tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first distal end opening located at a distal end thereof and a first proximal end opening located at a proximal end thereof, the body comprising:a first wall section extending radially about the longitudinal axis to define a scope lumen, the scope portion of the endoscope being receivable coaxially in the scope lumen with the distal end of the body being disposed adjacent the endoscope tip and the proximal end of the body being disposed adjacent the handle portion of the endoscope; anda second wall section extending radially about at least a portion of the first wall section and longitudinally along the longitudinal axis between a second distal end opening adjacent the first distal end opening and a second proximal end opening adjacent the first proximal end opening, the first and the ...

Light source device and endoscope apparatus comprising the same

A light source device includes a first semiconductor light source, a second semiconductor light source, and a wavelength converter. The first semiconductor light source emits light in a first wavelength range. The second semiconductor light source emits light in a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range. The wavelength converter absorbs the light in the first wavelength range to emit light in a third wavelength range different from either of the first wavelength range and the second wavelength range, and transmits the light in the second wavelength range substantially entirely.

INVASIVE INSTRUMENT FOR TREATING VESSELS

An invasive instrument for treating a vessel, which possibly includes secondary vessels, has a tip formed for the dissection of tissue at the distal end of a shaft to be introduced into the body, with at least one functional unit. The tip includes vessel receptacle means, arranged and formed such that, in the operating condition of the instrument, the functional unit of the shaft is kept clear, so that working on the vessel, a secondary vessel and/or on the surrounding tissue is possible using or by means of the functional unit and with the vessel receiving means the vessel can be fixed in a spatial position. The tip is movable relative to the shaft by means of a guide element and the tip is shiftable in axial direction, so that during the procedure a vessel arranged in the vessel receiving means can be spaced selectively from the functional unit.

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a rigid portion having an illuminating portion disposed therein and a cover integrally molded to include a transparent first resin member and a colored second resin member. The first resin member configures a first molded portion including an illumination window forming portion which includes an incident surface on which the illumination light is made incident and an emission surface from which the incident illumination light is emitted and an eaves portion projecting from the illumination window forming portion and including a first surface located on the emission surface side and a second surface located on the incident surface side. The second resin member configures a second molded portion forming a cover external shape that covers, the side surface of the illumination window forming portion, the first surface of the eaves portion, and the second surface of the eaves portion. 1. An endoscope comprising:a distal end rigid portion configuring a distal end portion of an endoscope insertion portion and having an illuminating portion disposed therein configured to emit illumination light; anda distal end cover fixed to the distal end rigid portion and integrally molded to include a transparent first resin member and a colored second resin member, wherein an illumination window forming portion which includes an incident surface on which the illumination light emitted from the illuminating portion is made incident and an emission surface from which the incident illumination light is emitted; and', 'an eaves portion projecting from a side surface of the illumination window forming portion and including a first surface located on the emission surface side and separated from the emission surface to the incident surface side, and a second surface located on the incident surface side, and, 'the first resin member configures a first molded portion includingthe second resin member configures a second molded portion forming a distal end cover external ...

Articulation joint for video endoscope

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

Solid state illumination for endoscopy

Various embodiments for providing solid state illumination for endoscopy or borescopy are provided. Generally, various medical or industrial devices can include one or more solid state or other compact electro-optic illuminating devices located thereon. The solid state or compact electro-optic illuminating device can include, but is not limited to, a light emitting diode (LED), laser diode (LD), or other Infrared (TR) or Ultraviolet (UV) source. Solid state sources of various wavelengths may be used to illuminate an object for imaging or detecting purpose or otherwise conditioning purpose. The solid state illuminating device may be placed on the exterior surface of the device, inside the device, deployably coupled to the distal end of the device, or otherwise disposed on the device.

Airway device, airway assist device and the method of using same

An airway device is provided for opening a patient's airway. The airway device provides dual tubes which allow the patient to breathe on his/her own, to be ventilated, or to be intubated. The airway device includes a camera which provides constant visualization of the patient's tissues during insertion of the airway device and during the entire medical procedure. A transmission lumen monitors heart and breath sounds. Information from the camera and the transmission lumen is relayed to a microprocessor to allow for monitoring which may be remote. An airway assist device may be used with the airway device for properly positioning the patient's tongue is also disclosed. The airway assist device is inserted into the patient's vallecula to manipulate the patient's tongue.

Electronically controlled high-frequency jet ventilation laryngoscope

An electronically controlled high frequency jet ventilation laryngoscope includes a laryngoscope handle and a laryngoscope blade. An oxygen supply tube is set within the laryngoscope handle and the front end of oxygen supply tube is placed on the front end of the laryngoscope blade. The laryngoscope also includes an electronic controller having a shell body, a display screen, a solenoid valve, a power supply module, a control module and a control switch. The shell body is fixed at the top of the laryngoscope handle; the display screen and control switch are on the shell body; the power supply module and control module are within the shell body; the solenoid valve is on the oxygen supply tube within the laryngoscope handle; the display screen, control module and control switch are connected with the power supply module; and the control module is connected with the display screen and the solenoid valve, respectively.

ENDOSCOPE DESIGNS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Various embodiments of the present invention comprise endoscopes for viewing inside a cavity of a body such as a vessel like a vein or artery. These endoscopes may include at least one solid state emitter such as a light emitting diode (LED) that is inserted into the body cavity to provide illumination therein. Certain embodiments of the invention comprise disposable endoscopes that can be fabricated relatively inexpensively such that discarding these endoscopses after a single use is cost-effective. The endoscope may comprise a lens holder on a distal end of the endoscope for collection of light reflected from surfaces within the body in which the endoscope is inserted. This lens holder may have an inner cavity through which light passes along an optical path. Reflective surfaces on sidewalls of the inner cavity may direct light along this optical path. The endoscope may further comprise an elongated support structure for supporting a plurality of lenses disposed along the optical path. This optical path may lead to a detector onto which images are formed. 1. An endoscope having proximal and distal end portions for viewing features inside a cavity of a body into which said distal end portion of said endoscope is inserted , said endoscope comprising:a longitudinal member extending from said distal end portion to said proximal end portion, said longitudinal member having an inner cavity region;an optical path through said inner cavity region of said longitudinal member for propagating light from said distal end portion to said proximal end portion of said endoscope; and a first specularly reflective surface disposed along said optical path at said distal end portion of said longitudinal member, said first specularly reflective surface angled such that light can be collected at said distal end portion from an oblique direction with respect to said longitudinal member;', 'a second specularly reflective surface disposed along said optical path at said distal end portion ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPIC MEASUREMENT AND MAPPING OF INTERNAL ORGANS, TUMORS AND OTHER OBJECTS

A system and method for endoscopic measurement and mapping of internal organs, tumors and other objects. The system includes an endoscope with a plurality of light sources and at least one camera; a processor; a memory; and a program stored in the memory. The program, when executed by the processor, carries out steps including projecting light beams from the plurality of light sources so light points associated with the light beams appear on an object; and generating at least one image frame of the object based on the light points. The program, when executed by the processor, can further carry out steps including converging positions of the light points and determining a measurement of the object. The determining step can further include using a “shape from motion” process, a “shape from shading” process, and an inter-frame correspondence process, and can be performed by a third party for a transactional accommodation. 1. An endoscopic measurement method for object reconstruction , the method comprising:projecting, by an endoscope having a plurality of light sources and a camera, light points on an object to be measured; andgenerating a plurality of image frames of the object based on distances between the light points,wherein the light points are provided by converging light beams in a field of view of the camera.2. The endoscopic measurement method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining partial surfaces of a first image frame of the object and identifying feature points of the first image frame;obtaining partial surfaces of a second image frame of the object having at least one feature point at a location other than a location of the feature points of the first image frame;determining motion parameters by tracking locations of the feature points of the first image frame and the at least one feature point of the second image frame; andreconstructing the object by integrating the partial surfaces obtained from the first image frame and of the second image frame.3 ...

DETACHABLE IMAGING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE HAVING A DETACHABLE IMAGING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING SUCH AN ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a detachable wireless imaging device and an insertion tube having a distal end region. The attachment of the detachable wireless imaging device detachably attaches the detachable wireless imaging device to the distal end region of the insertion tube. 151-. (canceled)52. A camera assembly for providing or improving visualization capability of a medical probe , the assembly comprising: a main body configured to be mounted on a tip section of a medical probe , wherein said main body comprises: at least one camera; and at least one illumination source.53. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is essentially in a ring shape.54. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is essentially made of an elastic material.55. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is a sleeve.56. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is a clamp configured to be clamped to said tip section.57. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is configured to be mounted on said tip section such that said at least one camera and at least one illumination source are pointing rearwards claim 52 , towards the proximal part of said tip section.58. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is configured to be mounted on said tip section such that said at least one camera and at least one illumination source are pointing forward.59. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said main body is configured to be mounted on said tip section such that said at least one camera and at least one illumination source are pointing rearwards claim 52 , towards the proximal part of said tip section and at least one camera and at least one illumination source are pointing forward.60. The assembly according to claim 52 , comprising two cameras.61. The assembly according to claim 52 , wherein said camera is configured to wirelessly transmit an image signal.62. The assembly according to ...

Imaging Catheter Assembly

A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal. 161.-. (canceled)62. An imaging catheter assembly comprising:an elongate body having a first body end, and an opposite a second body end; and a rigid-flex circuit having an electronic component mounting portion extending along the imaging assembly longitudinal axis from adjacent the second imaging assembly end toward the first imaging assembly end, and a camera mounting portion adjacent the first imaging assembly end and extending generally transverse to the imaging assembly, wherein electronic component mounting portion includes longitudinally spaced first and second rigid sections and a first flexible section disposed between the first and second rigid sections,', 'a first electronic component mounted on the first rigid section of the electronic component mounting portion,', 'a second electronic component mounted on the second rigid section of the electronic component mounting portion,', 'a camera mounted on the camera mounting portion, the camera communicatively connected to the first and second electronic components, and', 'a housing in which the rigid-flex circuit is disposed, the housing circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the rigid-flex circuit;, 'an imaging assembly secured to the first body end, the imaging assembly having a first imaging assembly end remote from the first body end, a second imaging assembly end adjacent the first body end, and an imaging assembly longitudinal axis extending between the first and second imaging assembly ends, the imaging assembly including'}wherein the first flexible section of the electronic component mounting portion is free from electronic components mounted thereon ...

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR AND A CLEANING NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT

An endobronchial tube which contains an integrated camera and light source and a cleaning nozzle arrangement disposed within dedicated peripheral lumen within the tube's wall. 1. An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumen of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina , said tube comprising:a. a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; andb. a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch or Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; andc. a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; 'characterized in that said cleaning nozzle arrangement comprises a plurality of cleaning nozzles including a primary cleaning nozzle and a plurality of secondary cleaning nozzles.', 'd. at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length of said endobronchial tube and wherein said cleaning lumen is configured to form a cleaning nozzle arrangement at the distal end, wherein said cleaning nozzle arrangement is directed toward said image sensor lumen at its distal end providing for ensuring a clear viewing field; and'}2. The tube of wherein said cleaning nozzle arrangements is configured such that the diameter of said primary cleaning nozzle is larger than said plurality of secondary cleaning nozzles.3. The tube of wherein said cleaning nozzle arrangement is configured such that said primary cleaning nozzle has a nozzle diameter of about 0.8 mm and said secondary ...

TWO-WAY PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY STEREO COLPOSCOPE FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DISEASES OF THE FEMALE GENITAL TRACT

A stereo colposcope having variable linearity filter systems for both the excitation step and the suppression step, and can be used universally with any fluorescent compound or drug, as is the case of photodynamic diagnosis (PDD). The colposcope is a two-way colposcope because the treatment can be administered by an optical system or by a light-producing radio-frequency electrical current with a diathermic effect which facilitates photodynamic treatment. The colposcope produces ozone, which has an antiseptic effect when applied to the genital tract. A monitor provides for three-dimensional viewing through the use of two video cameras with the DLP (Digital Light Processing) and HDTV (High Definition Television) systems with the use of active lenses. 1. A two way photodynamic therapy stereocolposcope for diagnosis and treatment of female genital tract diseases , comprising:a lighting system in the head having a variable linear type excitation filter system, two suppressors or barrier filters being placed on said head, one for each observation optical axis; two diaphragms have been placed on the head, one on each optical axis with a manual opening controller.2. The two way photodynamic therapy stereocolposcope for diagnosis and treatment of female genital tract diseases according to claim 1 , further comprising a lighting system in the head having a variable linear type excitation filter system capable of selecting any light frequency range to send a light beam to any fluorescent compound placed in the female genital tract claim 1 , the compounds including one of fluorophores claim 1 , fluorescent proteins of any color for in vivo use claim 1 , or chemical dyes for fluorescence.3. The two way photodynamic therapy stereocolposcope for diagnosis and treatment of female genital tract diseases according to claim 1 , further comprising two variable linearity barrier or suppressor filters in the head claim 1 , one for each observation optical axis to analyze the frequency ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DISEASE

A method and system for diagnosing and treating infection or disease, in which an individual takes a photograph of an infected or diseased area of a body using a camera connected to a microprocessor. The photograph is sent to a diagnosing center having a server with a second microprocessor and a database of photographs correlated with different diseases and infections. The second microprocessor scans the image received from the camera and compares it to the photographs in the database. If a match is found, the second microprocessor then notes the disease or bacteria corresponding to the matching photograph. The second microprocessor then searches an additional database correslated to the match, to further refine the diagnosis. The second microprocessor then searches the second database for a treatment corresponding to the identified disease or bacteria. Once a treatment is identified, information regarding this treatment is automatically sent to the individual's microprocessor. 1. A method for diagnosing and treating infection or disease , comprising:inserting an endoscope into a patient's body, the endoscope having a light source and an extension on a distal end thereof;placing the extension underneath a layer of tissue in the patient;taking a photograph of said layer of tissue using a camera connected to a first microprocessor, the camera being connected to an endoscope;sending the photograph via the first microprocessor to a a server with a second microprocessor and a first database of photographs correlated with different diseases and infections, the photographs showing individual diseased cells or bacteria;enlarging and enhancing the photograph sent to the server via software so that individual cells or bacteria can be seen in the enhanced photograph;comparing the enhanced photograph with the photographs in the first database to identify the disease or infection, the step of comparing being undertaken by the second microprocessor using visual comparison ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EFFECTS OF VIDEO ARTIFACTS

A method for reducing an effect of a video artifact includes adjusting a phase of a second imaging device's video clock signal so that a phase of the second imaging device's video synchronization signal matches a phase of a first imaging device's video synchronization signal. An endoscopic system includes a first imaging device, a second imaging device, a light source, and a controller that reduces an artifact in an image produced by the first imaging device. In some embodiments, the first imaging device faces the light source. 1. An endoscopic system comprising:an insertion tube;a first imaging sensor disposed at a distal portion of the insertion tube;a second imaging sensor coupled to the insertion tube such that the first and second imaging sensors have adjacent or overlapping views;a pulsed light source coupled to the insertion tube and configured to provide illumination for the second imaging sensor; anda controller configured to activate the first imaging sensor and the pulsed light source such that during a first time interval, the pulsed light source is activated and the first imaging sensor is not activated, and during a second time interval that is distinct from the first time interval, the pulsed light source is not activated and the first imaging sensor is activated.2. The endoscopic system of claim 1 , wherein the pulsed light source is activated only when the first imaging sensor is in a vertical blanking interval.3. The endoscopic system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to synchronize a duty cycle and/or phase of the pulsed light source such that the pulsed light source is activated only when the first imaging sensor is not activated.4. The endoscopic system of claim 3 , wherein the pulsed light source is activated only when the first imaging sensor is in a vertical blanking interval.5. The endoscopic system of claim 1 , wherein the second imaging sensor and the pulsed light source face in substantially the same direction.6. The ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD

An endoscope apparatus and a measuring method measure a subject using a pattern projection image obtained by projecting a fringe pattern onto a subject. The endoscope apparatus includes an elongated insertion section, an imaging section at a tip portion of the insertion section to acquire the image of a subject, an illumination section at the tip portion of the insertion section to emit the illumination light that illuminates an observation visual field of the imaging section, and a pattern projection section at the tip portion of the insertion section to project a fringe pattern onto the subject. A tip surface of the insertion section includes an objective optical system that forms the image of the subject on the imaging section, one or more illumination windows through which illumination light is emitted, and one projection window through which a fringe pattern is projected onto the subject from the pattern projection section. 1. An endoscope apparatus that measures a subject using a pattern projection image of the subject on which a light and dark pattern of light is projected , the endoscope apparatus comprising:an insertion section;an imaging section that is provided at a tip portion of the insertion section to acquire the image of the subject;an illumination section that emits illumination light that illuminates an observation visual field of the imaging section; anda pattern projection section that projects the light and dark pattern onto the subject,wherein a tip surface of the insertion section is provided with:an objective optical system that forms the image of the subject on the imaging section;one or more illumination window through which the illumination light is emitted; anda projection window through which the light and dark pattern is projected onto the subject from the pattern projection section;the pattern projection section includes a pattern generator which generates the light and dark pattern; andthe light and dark pattern is a pattern with an ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

Provided is an endoscope apparatus including a light-guiding part that guides illumination light emitted from a light source to the distal end of an inserted portion; a scanning part that makes the light-guiding part vibrate with a predetermined period, thus two-dimensionally scanning the illumination light emitted from the inserted portion on an observation subject; an image-acquisition part that receives return light of the illumination light coming from the observation subject and that generates an image signal based on a position scanned by the scanning part and an intensity of the return light; and a light-source control part that controls the light source so as to change the intensity of the illumination light emitted from the inserted portion in accordance with an angle formed between the longitudinal direction of the inserted portion and a direction in which the illumination light is emitted toward the observation subject. 3. An endoscope apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a luminance detecting part that detects luminance information, which is the intensity of the return light, based on the image signal,wherein the light-source control part controls the light source based on the luminance information from the luminance detecting part.4. An endoscope apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a luminance detecting part that detects luminance information, which is the intensity of the return light, based on the image signal,wherein the light-source control part controls the light source based on the luminance information from the luminance detecting part. This is a continuation of International Application PCT/JP2013/050841, with an international filing date of Jan. 17, 2013, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.This application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-035201, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to an endoscope apparatus, and, in ...

Methods and Apparatus for Optoacoustic Guidance and Confirmation of Placement of Indwelling Medical Apparatus

Medical apparatus are disclosed for optoacoustic monitoring of an indwelling unit of the apparatus, where the indwelling unit includes one or more optical components capable of directing pulsed light into an overlying tissue. The apparatus also include one or more acoustic components in contact with an exterior surface of the tissue to detect induced pressure waves producing an acoustic output analyzed with an optoacoustic unit to monitor and confirm proper placement of the indwelling unit. Methods for using the apparatus are also disclosed. 1. A system for real-time placement tracking of indwelling medical devices , comprising:an indwelling medical device;one or more optical components affixed to the indwelling medical device and adapted to emit electromagnetic radiation and thereby generate an acoustic signal in a tissue receiving the indwelling medical device;one or more external acoustic detectors adapted to receive the acoustic signal generated in the tissue; andan analyzer in electrical communication with the one or more detectors, wherein the analyzer is adapted to produce an output that reflects placement of the medical device.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a light conduit in optical communication with the optical component and adapted for connection to claim 1 , and transmittal of light from claim 1 , a light source external to the patient's body.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the light conduit is a fiber optic.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical component includes a light source that is adapted to generate light locally from inside the patient's body.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation is pulsed laser light.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation is characterized by a wavelength from about 750 nm to about 2500 nm.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display screen in electrical communication with the analyzer.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the display ...

STEREOSCOPIC SYSTEM FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY VISUALIZATION

Embodiments of the invention are directed to minimally invasive surgical instruments and procedures using those instruments wherein the instruments include optical elements (e.g. a percutaneous optical channel (POC), a retaining plug and a stereoscopic imaging device (e.g. a stereoscopic camera) and a stereoscopic display device. The instruments be part of a system used to provide a surgeon with an indirect stereoscopic view of a surgical area undergoing a minimally invasive surgical procedure in a way that is perceived by the surgeon as being similar to that of an open surgery and providing a natural and intuitive environment to perform the surgery with a high degree of control. 1. A system for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure for providing stereoscopic views of a surgical area , comprising:a percutaneous optical channel (POC) including a proximal end extending from the patient and a distal end extending towards a cavity above the surgical area;a retaining plug including at least one channel configured to hold said percutaneous optical channel (POC) through an incision proximate to the surgical area; anda stereoscopic optical device configured to provide to a practitioner at least one stereoscopic view of at least a portion of an internal surgical area via an optical path including said POC and said stereoscopic optical device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stereoscopic optical device is configured to digitally capture images of the internal surgical area.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein in the digitized stereoscopic image capture is displayed to the practitioner via a stereoscopic display.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the retaining plug comprises at least one auxiliary channel configured to provide a passageway for one or more of: tools claim 1 , light claim 1 , objects claim 1 , liquids claim 1 , and gases during a minimally invasive surgery.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said at least one auxiliary channel is configured to be ...

STEREOSCOPIC METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY VISUALIZATION

Embodiments of the invention are directed to minimally invasive surgical instruments and procedures using those instruments wherein the instruments include optical elements (e.g. a percutaneous optical channel (POC), a retaining plug and a stereoscopic imaging device (e.g. a stereoscopic camera) and a stereoscopic display device. The instruments be part of a system used to provide a surgeon with an indirect stereoscopic view of a surgical area undergoing a minimally invasive surgical procedure in a way that is perceived by the surgeon as being similar to that of an open surgery and providing a natural and intuitive environment to perform the surgery with a high degree of control. 1. A method of providing stereoscopic views of a surgical area during a minimally invasive surgical procedure , the method comprising:providing an image through a percutaneous optical channel (POC) including a proximal end extending from the patient and a distal end extending towards a cavity above the surgical area;configuring a retaining plug to hold said percutaneous optical channel (POC) through an incision proximate to the surgical area, wherein the retaining plug includes at least one protrusion substantially perpendicular to the optical channel; andfurther configuring a stereoscopic optical device to provide to a practitioner at least one stereoscopic view of at least a portion of an internal surgical area via an optical path including said POC and said stereoscopic optical device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the retaining plug comprises at least one auxiliary channel configured to provide a passageway for one or more of: tools claim 1 , light claim 1 , objects claim 1 , liquids claim 1 , and gases during a minimally invasive surgery.3. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising:illuminating the surgical area via a light source included forming part of said retaining plug.4. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising:illuminating the surgical area via a light source ...

Laparoscope system

A visual system for laparoscopy comprising a visual device having a visual head member and an elongated connector; a manipulation device having a handheld operation portion, an insertion portion and a first contact element; and an external device comprising means to communicate with the vision head member, via the first contact element, when the elongated connector is mounted in an lumen of the insertion portion. The insertion portion of the manipulation device is configured to be extendable out from a body cavity through an airtight passage whereby the elongated connector is configured to be slidably mounted into the lumen of the insertion portion outside of the body cavity upon the insertion portion is withdrawn into the body cavity.

Force feedback control system for video endoscope

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

Catheter With Imaging Assembly With Placement Aid And Related Methods Therefor

A feeding tube assembly having a feeding tube, an imaging assembly having a rigid axis and a bending axis transversely oriented relative to the rigid axis is disclosed. The imaging assembly can be preferentially deformable along the bending axis relative to the rigid axis. A marking disposed on at least one of the imaging assembly and the feeding tube can provide an indication of the bending axis. A packaging comprising a curvilinear cavity and a circular cavity can respectively contain the imaging assembly and the feeding tube, in a coiled configuration, which induces the feeding tube assembly into a pre-set, arcuate shape. 1. A feeding tube assembly having a feeding outlet for delivering enteral feeding liquid , comprising:a feeding tube having opposite first and second longitudinal ends, and a feeding passage extending along a longitudinal axis defined between the first and second longitudinal ends of the feeding tube; andan imaging assembly secured to the feeding tube proximate the first longitudinal end of the feeding tube, the imaging assembly having a rigid axis and a bending axis transversely oriented relative to the rigid axis, the imaging assembly preferentially deformable along the bending axis relative to the rigid axis.2. The feeding tube assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a marking disposed proximate the first longitudinal end on at least one of the imaging assembly and the feeding tube claim 1 , the marking configured to provide an indication of the bending axis.3. The feeding tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein the imaging assembly comprises a deformable circuit element that is preferentially deformable with the bending axis relative to the rigid axis claim 1 , and an imaging device mounted on the deformable circuit element.4. The feeding tube assembly of claim 2 , wherein the imaging assembly further comprises a light source and housing enclosing the deformable circuit element claim 2 , the imaging device claim 2 , and the light source claim 2 ...

MEDICAL DEVICE

A medical device configured to permit free-adjustment of the curvature-factor by which the region connected to the distal member provided with the medical-treatment member is to be curved. The medical device includes an elongated body having an opening portion at the distal end, a distal member provided with a medical-treatment member held by the elongated body freely movably in an approaching and separating manner with respect to the opening portion, and an operation member. The operation member includes a first member which is connected to the distal member and which transmits a force, that separately-moves the distal member relatively with respect to the elongated body, to the distal member and a second member connected to the distal member, in which caused by the cooperation between the first member and second member, it is possible to freely-adjust the curvature-factor by which the first member is curved. 1. A medical device comprising:an elongated body possessing an open distal end;a distal member movable relative to the elongated body toward and away from the open distal end of the elongated body;a medical-treatment member mounted at the distal member so that the medical-treatment member and the distal member move together as a unit;a cable connected to the medical-treatment member, a portion of the cable being positioned in the elongated body;a first member connected to the distal member, a portion of the first member being positioned in the elongated body and movable relative to the elongated body;a stopper operable from one position permitting movement of the first member relative to the elongated body to an other position preventing movement of the first member relative to the elongated body;a second member connected to the distal member, a portion of the second member being positioned in the elongated body and movable relative to the elongated body, the second member being either the cable or an elongated wire member; andan operation lever connected to ...

VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE APPARATUS

Described herein is a video laryngoscope apparatus for inspection of an oral cavity region of a patient is disclosed. The video laryngoscope includes an apparatus body, a camera arm unit configured to receive and releasably attach thereto a disposable laryngoscope blade, a light source coupled to the camera arm unit, a communication unit, and a power source. The apparatus body includes a proximal end and a distal end, and the apparatus body is elongate and configured to be hand-held by an operator of the video laryngoscope. The camera arm unit includes a proximal end and a distal end with a camera, and the proximal end of the camera arm unit is connected to the distal end of the apparatus body utilizing an adjustable rotary position linkage member. The communication unit is connected via a linkage device to the proximal end of the apparatus body, and the power source is housed by the apparatus body. 1. A video laryngoscope apparatus for inspection of an oral cavity region of a patient , the video laryngoscope apparatus comprising:an apparatus body comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the apparatus body is elongate and configured to be hand-held by an operator of the video laryngoscope;a camera arm unit comprising a proximal end and a distal end with a camera, wherein the proximal end of the camera arm unit is connected to the distal end of the apparatus body utilizing a rotary position linkage member that is adjustable, and wherein the camera arm unit is configured to receive and releasably attach thereto a disposable laryngoscope blade;a light source coupled to the camera arm unit;a communication unit connected via a linkage device to the proximal end of the apparatus body; anda power source housed by the apparatus body.2. The video laryngoscope apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotary position linkage member comprises a spring and clutch assembly and a force and angle detection unit.3. The video laryngoscope apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the force ...

System and Method for Wirelessly Transmitting Operational Data From an Endoscope to a Remote Device

A system for wirelessly transmitting data from an endoscope, comprising an endoscope having a control body, an insertion tube extending from the control body, the distal end of the insertion tube containing an image sensor and a light source, and a control head connected to the control body, which comprises a battery; a light source amplifier connected to the battery, the light source amplifier operable to boost the intensity of the light source; a video processor configured to create compressed video data from a video stream captured via the image sensor; and a wireless communication module configured to negotiate a wireless connection with a mobile device, wherein the wireless communication module is further configured to transmit the compressed video data to the mobile device over the wireless connection, and wherein the wireless communication module comprises a channel discriminator configured to automatically avoid RF interference. 1. A system for wirelessly transmitting data from an endoscope , the system comprising:the endoscope having a control body and an insertion tube extending from the control body;an image sensor located at the distal end of the insertion tube;a light source located at the distal end of the insertion tube; anda control head connected to the control body, having:a battery;a light source amplifier connected to the battery, the light source amplifier operable to boost the intensity of the light source;a video processor configured to create video data from a video stream captured via the image sensor; anda wireless communication module configured to negotiate a wireless connection with a mobile device, wherein the wireless communication module is further configured to transmit the video data to the mobile device over the wireless connection, and wherein the wireless communication module comprises a channel discriminator.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication module is further configured to negotiate a second wireless ...

LARYNGEAL CAMERA UNIT, AND LARYNGEAL CAMERA SET

It is an object to provide an inexpensive technology capable of alleviating pain of a patient during phlegm suction. A laryngeal camera unit () is used in combination with a portable device including a lens, which forms a part of a camera, and a light. The laryngeal camera unit () includes an illumination light transmission member () and an image light transmission member (), both of which are rod-shaped and are to be inserted in an oral cavity. Illumination light from the light of the portable device is transmitted to a larynx by the illumination light transmission member (), and image light from the larynx is transmitted from behind a uvula to the portable device by the image light transmission member (). A user performs the phlegm suction while checking an image displayed on a display of the portable device. 1. A laryngeal camera unit , which is to be combined with a portable device to form a laryngeal camera ,the portable device being configured to be held by hand, and including an image sensor and a lens, which are configured to take an image of image light from a subject, and a light configured to emit illumination light for illuminating the subject,the laryngeal camera being configured to take an image of a larynx,the laryngeal camera unit comprising:rod-shaped image light transmission means for receiving, from a distal end of the image light transmission means, the image light from the larynx, transmitting the image light along a long direction of the image light transmission means, and irradiating the lens of the portable device with the image light from a proximal end of the image light transmission means to allow the image sensor to take the image, the distal end being configured to reach behind a uvula when the larynx is imaged;rod-shaped illumination light transmission means for receiving, from a proximal end of the illumination light transmission means, the illumination light from the light of the portable device, transmitting the illumination light ...

MUTLI-VIEWING ELEMENT ENDOSCOPE

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 ...

Endoscope and method of use

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

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a first flat surface formed at a distal end portion of an insertion part to be inserted into a subject, and orthogonal to an axial direction of the insertion part, an observation window provided at the distal end portion for allowing image light of the subject to be taken therethrough, with a surface of the observation window as a light incidence plane, a forceps outlet disposed on the first flat surface, a first illumination window provided at the distal end portion to irradiate a subject with illumination light, a second illumination window provided at the distal end portion to irradiate the subject with illumination light, a fluid jetting nozzle arranged at the first flat surface to jet a fluid toward the observation window and fixed at the distal end portion of the insertion part, and an inclined surface formed around the observation window. 1. An endoscope , comprising:a first flat surface formed at a distal end portion of an insertion part to be inserted into a subject, and orthogonal to an axial direction of the insertion part;an observation window provided at the distal end portion for allowing image light of the subject to be taken therethrough, with a surface of the observation window as a light incidence plane;an illumination window provided at the distal end portion to irradiate a subject with illumination light;a fluid jetting nozzle arranged at the first flat surface to jet a fluid toward the observation window and fixed at the distal end portion of the insertion part; andan inclined surface formed around the observation window and arranged at a position that faces the fluid jetting nozzle,wherein the distal end portion is formed with a second flat surface arranged on a distal end side of the first flat surface and parallel to the first flat surface,wherein the inclined surface comprises a surface that connects the first flat surface and the second flat surface together,wherein the illumination window is arranged at the second ...

LED ILLUMINATION MODULE

A LED illumination module has at least one LED (). At a proximal side there is a first electric connection contact () and at an axially oppositely directed distal side there is a second electrical connection contact () as well as a radiation region emitting radiation. The LED (), at the second electrical connection contact (), is contacted via an electrically conductive sleeve () which, distanced to the proximal end, is electrically conductively connected to the second connection contact () of the LED (). 1. An LED illumination module comprising:at least one LED which at a proximal side comprises a first electrical connection contact and at an axially oppositely directed distal side comprises a second electrical connection contact as well as a radiation region emitting radiation; andan electrically conductive sleeve, wherein the LED at it's the second electrical connection contact is connected via the electrically conductive sleeve which, in a manner distanced to it's the proximal end, is electrically conductively connected to the second connection contact of the LED.2. An LED illumination module according to claim 1 , further comprising an electric conductor claim 1 , wherein the sleeve at least one of surrounds the LED and surrounds the electrical conductor leading to the first electrical connection contact claim 1 , and surrounds a sheath insulating the first electrical conductor.3. An LED illumination module according to claim 1 , further comprising an electric conductor claim 1 , wherein the sleeve at least one of surrounds the LED and surrounds the electrical conductor and surrounds a sheath insulating the first conductor claim 1 , in a fully peripheral or partially peripheral manner.4. An LED illumination module according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve claim 1 , in the region of its distal end claim 1 , is electrically conductively connected to the second connection contact of the LED.5. An LED illumination module according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve ...

COLPOSCOPE FOR SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER

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 ...

ENDOSCOPE

Provided is an endoscope that can connect proximal ends of the first signal lines and a signal relay part together without securing an extra length for the first signal lines. An airtight casing is disposed inside an outer tube of an insertion part, an imaging device and first signal lines are accommodated inside the airtight casing, a distal end of the airtight casing is airtightly sealed by a cover glass, and a proximal end of the airtight casing is airtightly sealed by a partition wall part. The airtight casing is constituted of a first tubular body and a second tubular body, and the second tubular body is disposed in a nested shape with respect to the first tubular body. During the connection between the proximal ends of the first signal lines and the terminal part, the second tubular body is advanced toward the first tubular body. 1. An endoscope comprisingan insertion part inserted into the body,wherein the insertion part includesan outer tube that forms an outer peripheral wall of the insertion part,an optical member disposed at a distal end of the insertion part,an imaging device that picks up an observation image obtained through the optical member,a first signal line that has a distal end connected to the imaging device and transmits a signal output from the imaging device,a signal relay part connected to the proximal end of the first signal line,a second signal line that has a distal end connected to the signal relay part and transmits a signal relayed from the first signal line via the signal relay part,a partition wall part that holds the signal relay part, andan airtight casing that is disposed inside the outer tube, has a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis, and has a tubular shape of which the inside is hollow, the distal end being airtightly sealed by the optical member, the proximal end being airtightly sealed by the partition wall part, and the imaging device and the first signal line being accommodated in an airtight state therein ...

Pixel array area optimization using stacking scheme for hybrid image sensor with minimal vertical interconnects

Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor that optimizes a pixel array area on a substrate using a stacking scheme for placement of related circuitry with minimal vertical interconnects between stacked substrates and associated features are disclosed. Embodiments of maximized pixel array size/die size (area optimization) are disclosed, and an optimized imaging sensor providing improved image quality, improved functionality, and improved form factors for specific applications common to the industry of digital imaging are also disclosed.

Apparatus and method for measuring surface topography optically

An apparatus is described for determining surface topography of a three-dimensional structure. The apparatus can include a probe and an illumination unit configured to output a plurality of light beams. In many embodiments, the apparatus includes a light focusing assembly. The light focusing assembly can receive and focus each of a plurality of light beams to a respective external focal point. The light focusing assembly can be configured to overlap the plurality of light beams within a focus changing assembly in order to move the external focal points along a direction of propagation of the light beams. The apparatus can include a detector having an array of sensing elements configured to measure a characteristic of each of a plurality of light beams returning from the illuminated spots and a processor coupled to the detector and configured to generate data representative of topography of the structure based on the measured characteristic.

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, METHOD FOR OPERATING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION STORAGE DEVICE

An endoscope apparatus includes an endoscope that includes an imaging section that captures an object, and an illumination section that includes an irradiation port that illuminates the object, the imaging section and the illumination section being provided in an end section of the endoscope, a distance information acquisition section that acquires distance information about a distance from the end section of the endoscope to the object, a light distribution pattern determination section that determines a light distribution pattern of illumination light applied from the illumination section based on the acquired distance information, and a gradation correction section that performs a gradation correction process on a captured image acquired by the imaging section. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:an endoscope that includes an imaging section that captures an object, and an illumination section that includes an irradiation port that illuminates the object, the imaging section and the illumination section being provided in an end section of the endoscope;a distance information acquisition section that acquires distance information about a distance from the end section of the endoscope to the object;a light distribution pattern determination section that determines a light distribution pattern of illumination light applied from the illumination section based on the acquired distance information; anda gradation correction section that performs a gradation correction process on a captured image acquired by the imaging section.2. The endoscope apparatus as defined in claim 1 ,the illumination section including two or more irradiation ports, andthe light distribution pattern determination section determining information that adjusts an intensity of the illumination light applied from each of the two or more irradiation ports to be the light distribution pattern based on the distance information.3. The endoscope apparatus as defined in claim 2 ,the illumination section ...

ENDOSCOPE HAVING A CAMERA HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CAMERA HOUSING

The current invention relates to an endoscope having a distal end being arranged to be inserted into a body cavity of a patient to be examined and a proximal end which is arranged to be held by the user of the endoscope. The endoscope further comprises a control handle arranged at the proximal end of the endoscope and an insertion portion arranged at the distal end of the control handle. The insertion portion comprises a camera housing arranged at the distal end of the insertion portion, said camera housing being a moulded component comprising an outer surface, a camera device embedded in the material of the camera housing, and a light source embedded in the material of the camera housing. 1. An endoscope comprising:a distal end configured to be inserted into a body cavity of a patient to be examined;a proximal end including a fluid inlet and a control handle adapted to be held by a user of the endoscope; a bending portion including a distal segment;', 'a camera housing at the distal end of the bending portion, the camera housing adapted to be inserted into the body cavity of the patient and comprising a camera, a light source, a polymer material at least partially embedding the camera, the light source and the distal segment to form a positive connection between the camera housing and the bending portion, an opening at a distal end of the camera housing, and a channel in fluid communication with the opening and having a channel inner surface; and, 'an insertion portion includinga tube having a tube inner surface, the tube configured to provide fluid communication between a proximal end of the channel in the camera housing and the fluid inlet at the proximal end of the endoscope, the tube inner surface at a distal end of the tube being flush with the channel inner surface.2. The endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the distal segment includes a protruding portion and the camera housing further comprises a support structure claim 1 , the protruding portion surrounding at ...

ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF USE

Endoscopes include a shaft having a diameter extending about a longitudinal axis to a distal housing. An image sensor is carried by the distal housing, and a channel extends through the shaft and distal housing. A distal portion of the channel is adjustable or curved to accommodate introduction of a tool while maintaining a reduced shaft diameter. In some embodiments, a diagonal dimension of the image sensor when combined with a channel diameter is greater than a shaft diameter. In some embodiments, the distal housing is flexible to accommodate passage of a straight tool through a curved distal portion of a working channel. In some embodiments, a curved distal portion of a working channel may be reoriented to deflect a flexible tool. 1. A method for imaging and treating a patient's uterine cavity , comprising:providing an endoscopic system comprising:(a) a handle;(b) a shaft having a rigid proximal shaft portion, an elastic distal portion, and at least two channels extending therethrough, wherein each channel has an open termination in the distal shaft portion and wherein the shaft is rotatably coupled to the handle;(c) an image sensor carried by the distal shaft portion;(d) at least one LED carried by the distal shaft portion;(e) a control pad on the handle with control buttons for (i) the image sensor and (ii) the at least one LED; and(f) a fluid management system configured to be coupled to said at least one channel in the shaft;positioning a cervical seal in contact with the patient's cervical canal;positioning the elastic distal portion of the shaft in the uterine cavity distal to the cervical seal;imaging the uterine cavity with the image sensor;coupling the at least one channel in the shaft to a fluid source in the fluid management system and at least another channel in the shaft to a negative pressure source in the fluid management system to circulate a fluid in the fluid management system through the uterine cavity;advancing a straight tool through an ...

CONTROL DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

A control device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires, from a first endoscope connected to the control device, identification information that contains switch information indicating the number of switches of the first endoscope and contains function information indicating a function that is executable or not executable by the first endoscope; a recording unit that records setting information that assigns predetermined functions to be executed corresponding to signals respectively input from switches of a second endoscope; a setting unit that generates function setting information that assigns and sets functions to be executed corresponding to signals respectively input from the switches of the first endoscope, based on the identification information and the setting information; and an executing unit that, when one of the signals is input from a switch, executes one of the functions assigned to the switch which inputs the one of the signals according to the function setting information. 1. A control device configured to be connected to an endoscope having a plurality of switches to be operated to output signals , the control device comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire, from a first endoscope connected to the control device, identification information that contains switch information indicating the number of a plurality of switches of the first endoscope and contains function information indicating at least one of a function that is executable by the first endoscope and a function that is not executable by the first endoscope;a recording unit configured to record, before the first endoscope is connected to the control device, setting information that assigns predetermined functions to be executed corresponding to signals respectively input from a plurality of switches of a second endoscope to be connected to the control device;a setting unit configured to generate, after the first endoscope is connected to the control device, function setting ...

ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope includes a bending section, an operation section including first and second operation sections, a grasping section housing, an exterior housing, a main frame, first and second towing members, first and second towing-member-adjusting sections, a first fixing member for fixing the first-towing-member-adjusting section, and a second fixing member for fixing the second-towing-member-adjusting section. The first and second fixing members are formed by flat plates having a same shape, selected to be fixed to the main frame with one end side directed to the insertion section on the first operation section side or fixed with the other end side directed to the insertion section on the second operation section side, and formed asymmetrically with respect to the center axis orthogonal to a direction in which the first and second towing members extend such that fixed sections are closer to the one end side than the other end side. 1. An endoscope comprising:a bendable bending section provided in an insertion section inserted into a subject;an operation section connected to a proximal end portion of the insertion section and grasped by an operator, a region of the operation section being divided into a first operation section side and a second operation section side across a center axis extending in a longitudinal direction;a grasping section housing configuring a portion adjacent to the insertion section side in the operation section and grasped by the operator;an exterior housing configuring a portion located on an opposite side of the insertion section side across the grasping section housing in the operation section, a dimension of the exterior housing along the center axis on the first operation section side being set longer than a dimension of the exterior housing along the center axis on the second operation section side, an internal constituent unit for bending the bending section being disposed on an inside of the exterior housing;a main frame provided ...

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Provided is an endoscope system including a light source device that outputs signal light that penetrates tissue within a living body; a narrow medical instrument that is inserted into a blood vessel and whose distal end has an emission window from which the signal light supplied from the light source device is emitted; an endoscope that is inserted into the living body and has an imager, which obtains an optical image by acquiring an image of the living body, and a detector, which detects the signal light emitted from the emission window; and an image processor that generates a composite image by combining the optical image with a marker that indicates a position of the signal light. 1. An endoscope system comprising:a light source device that outputs signal light that penetrates tissue within a living body;a narrow medical instrument that is inserted into a blood vessel and whose distal end has an emission window from which the signal light supplied from the light source device is emitted;an endoscope that is inserted into the living body and has an imager, which obtains an optical image by acquiring an image of the living body, and a detector, which detects the signal light emitted from the emission window; andan image processor that generates a composite image by combining the optical image obtained by the imager with a marker that indicates a position of the signal light detected by the detector.2. The endoscope system according to claim 1 ,wherein the light source device outputs near-infrared light or infrared light as the signal light.3. The endoscope system according to claim 1 ,wherein the light source device outputs visible light with a color different from a color of the living body as the signal light.4. The endoscope system according to claim 1 ,wherein the imager obtains the optical image when the signal light is emitted from the emission window and the optical image when the signal light is not emitted from the emission window, andwherein the image ...

Endoscope device, endoscope operation method, and program

There is provided an endoscope device, an endoscope operation method, and a program which can allow the operator to simply perform operations using mechanisms and buttons of an operation unit already provided, without confusing the assigned operations. An endoscope device (10) includes a motion pattern identification unit (103) that identifies a single or plurality of motion patterns indicating a specific movement of a scope head of a scope unit; an operation storage unit (101) that stores a single or plurality of pieces of operation information for instructing an operation of the endoscope device, and the single or plurality of motion patterns of the scope head in association with each other; an operation information acquisition unit (105) that acquires the operation information corresponding to the motion pattern from the operation storage unit on the basis of the motion pattern identified by the motion pattern identification unit; and an operation execution unit (107) that executes an operation corresponding to the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit.

Stereo-endoscope

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.

CANNULA ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE CAMERA

The present disclosure provides a cannula assembly having a tube with an internal lumen, a proximal end portion and a distal end portion configured for insertion into a patient. The cannula assembly further includes a housing rotatably coupled to the tube between a closed position and one or more open positions. The housing contains an electronic component comprising an image transmission device, such as a camera, for collecting and receiving images of the surgical site. The housing is adapted to provide the image transmission device with a longitudinal or forward view when the housing is in the closed position and a transverse view (i.e., offset from the longitudinal axis) when the housing is in one of the open positions. The housing is disposed distal to the proximal end portion and proximal to the distal end portion of the tube to protect the image transmission device as the distal end portion creates an incision and/or passes through an existing incision in the patient. 1. A cannula assembly comprising:a tube having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end portion and a distal end portion configured for insertion into a patient, the tube having an internal lumen extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion;a housing rotatably coupled to the tube about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis between a closed position and one or more open positions, wherein the housing is disposed on the tube proximal to the distal end portion and distal to the proximal end portion; andan electronic component comprising an image transmission device enclosed within the housing and being adapted to provide a longitudinal view when the housing is in the closed position and a transverse view relative to the longitudinal axis when the housing is in the open position.2. The cannula assembly of wherein the image transmission device at least partially blocks the internal lumen in the closed position.3. The cannula assembly of wherein the image transmission device is ...

MULTIPLE VIEWING ELEMENTS ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM WITH MODULAR IMAGING UNITS

An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder. 118-. (canceled)19. An imaging unit for use in an endoscope , the imaging unit comprising:an optical element comprising one or more lenses;a sensor configured to receive light from the optical element; a first section coupled to the sensor, and', 'a second section extending from the first section, wherein the second section is transverse to the first section; and, 'a connector coupled to the sensor, wherein the connector comprisesa circuit board coupled to the second section, wherein the sensor communicates electronically with the circuit board through the connector, wherein the circuit board is transverse to the second section and the first section.20. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the first section claim 19 , the second section claim 19 , and the circuit board are planar.21. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein at least a portion of the first section is coplanar with the sensor.22. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the second section is cantilevered from the first section.23. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the circuit board is cantilevered from the second section.24. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the second section is L-shaped.25. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the second section is parallel to a central longitudinal axis of ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND VIDEO PROCESSOR

An endoscope apparatus includes a light emitting element, an image pickup device of a rolling shutter scheme, and a control section. The control section performs control for switching between a first illumination mode for irradiating light on a subject in a readout period in which readout of an electric signal is performed in order for each of lines in the image pickup device and a second illumination mode for not irradiating light on the subject in the readout period. The control section controls the image pickup device to perform electronic shutter processing in all-line exposure period in which exposure of a plurality of lines is simultaneously performed in a frame corresponding to timing when one of the first illumination mode and the second illumination mode is switched to the other illumination mode. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:a light emitting section configured to emit light for illuminating a subject;an image pickup section of a rolling shutter scheme including a plurality of lines each including a plurality of pixels that receive light reflected from the subject illuminated by the light emitted by the light emitting section and generate an electric signal, the image pickup section being configured to read out the electric signal in order for each of the lines, start exposure in order from a line for which readout of the electric signal is completed, and generate an image pickup signal of one frame;an illumination control section configured to perform control for switching between a first pattern for irradiating the light on the subject in a readout period in which the readout of the electric signal is performed in order for each of the lines in the image pickup section and a second pattern for not irradiating the light on the subject in the readout period; andan electronic-shutter control section configured to control the image pickup section to perform electronic shutter processing in an all-line exposure period in which exposure of the plurality ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

An auxiliary measurement light-emitting unit emits auxiliary measurement light that is planar light including at least two first feature lines. A taken image obtained through the imaging of a subject includes an intersection curve and at least two first spots that are formed at positions corresponding to first feature lines on the intersection curve. Measurement information representing the actual size of the subject is displayed in the taken image by using the positions of the first spots. 1. An endoscope apparatus comprising:an auxiliary measurement light-emitting unit that emits auxiliary measurement light as planar light including at least two first feature lines;an imaging element that images a subject illuminated with the auxiliary measurement light;an image acquisition unit that acquires a taken image obtained in a case where the subject is imaged by the imaging element, the taken image including an intersection curve formed on the subject and at least two first feature points formed at positions corresponding to the first feature lines on the intersection curve;a position specifying unit that specifies at least positions of the first feature points on the basis of the taken image; anda display control unit that displays measurement information representing an actual size of the subject in the taken image by using the positions of the first feature points.2. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the measurement information includes a first straight-line distance between the two first feature points.3. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the measurement information includes a second straight-line distance between one of the two first feature points and a specific point other than the two first feature points.4. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the measurement information includes a length of a specific intersection curved portion of the intersection curve positioned between the two first feature points,the ...

UTERINE LAVAGE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Uterine lavage devices and methods are described. A uterine lavage catheter device for recovering oocytes or blastocysts from a human uterus may include a seal element configured to provide a sealing surface against the exterior cervical ostium, a supply lumen extending from the seal element and configured to supply lavage fluid, a nozzle configured to generate a spray pattern, and a return lumen. 1. A uterine lavage catheter device for recovering blastocysts from a human uterus , comprising:a seal element configured to provide a sealing surface against the exterior cervical ostium;a supply lumen extending from the seal element and configured to supply lavage fluid;a nozzle coupled to the supply lumen; anda return lumen having an inlet, the return lumen disposed coaxially with the supply lumen,wherein the inlet of the return lumen is located a first distance from the sealing surface, such that the inlet to the return lumen is configured to be placed at the interior cervical ostium.2. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the seal element comprises a conical distal surface that comprises the sealing surface.3. The catheter device of claim 1 , further comprising:an extension element extending from and in contact with the seal element, the extension element further comprising a distal surface that comprises the sealing surface, the extension element configured to shorten the first distance.4. The catheter device of claim 3 , wherein the distal surface of the extension element is conical.5. The catheter device of claim 1 , the catheter defining a second distance between the distal end of the nozzle and the inlet to the return lumen claim 1 , wherein the supply lumen is translatable along the shared lumen axis between about 1 cm and 5 cm.6. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the supply lumen is rotatable along the shared lumen axis.7. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the catheter defines a second distance between the sealing surface and the tip of the ...

IMAGE SENSOR WITH TOLERANCE OPTIMIZING INTERCONNECTS

Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor that optimizes a pixel array area on a substrate using a stacking scheme for placement of related circuitry with minimal vertical interconnects between stacked substrates and associated features are disclosed. Embodiments of maximized pixel array size/die size (area optimization) are disclosed, and an optimized imaging sensor providing improved image quality, improved functionality, and improved form factors for specific applications common to the industry of digital imaging are also disclosed. Embodiments of the above may include systems, methods and processes for staggering ADC or column circuit bumps in a column or sub-column hybrid image sensor using vertical interconnects are also disclosed. 166-. (canceled)67. An imaging sensor comprising:a plurality of substrates comprising a first substrate and a second substrate;a pixel array comprising a plurality of pixel groups on the first substrate;supporting circuitry for the plurality of pixel groups comprising a plurality of supporting circuitry groups on the second substrate;a plurality of interconnects that connect the plurality of pixel groups to the supporting circuitry; anda first interconnect that connects a first pixel read bus of a first pixel group to a first circuit read bus of a first supporting circuitry group and a second interconnect that connects a second pixel read bus of a second pixel group to a second circuit read bus of a second supporting circuitry group;wherein the first pixel group and the second pixel group are adjacent to each other on the first substrate; andwherein the first supporting circuitry group and the second supporting circuitry group are not adjacent to each other on the second substrate.68. The imaging sensor of claim 67 , wherein the first interconnect connects the first pixel read bus on the first substrate to the first circuit read bus on the second substrate at a point along a physical path where the first pixel read bus on the first ...

FALLOPOSCOPE AND METHOD FOR OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION

A falloposcope is described, as is a method of screening a patient for fallopian tube and/or ovarian cancer with the Falloposcope. The falloposcope has an optical imaging subsystem capable of performing optical and fluorescence imaging, and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) channel, with a diameter of about 0.7 millimeter. The method includes inserting the falloposcope through a lumen of vagina, cervix, uterus, and fallopian tube such that a tip of the falloposcope is in proximity to a first fallopian tube or ovary of the patient; providing at least one fluorescence stimulus wavelength through an illumination fiber of the falloposcope, while imaging light at one or more fluorescence emission wavelengths through a coherent fiber bundle to form fluorescence emissions images; and determining suspect tissue from the fluorescence emission images. The OCT channel is also used to examine abnormalities in in-vivo female tissue, both to determine suspect tissue and analyze suspect abnormal tissue from fluorescence observations. 1. A method of observing an object comprising:emitting light of a first fluorescence stimulus wavelength from a tip of a falloposcope, the tip of the falloposcope in proximity to the object, while imaging light at a first fluorescence emission wavelength, to form at least one first fluorescence emissions image of the object the falloposcope having a body adapted to passage through a lumen of a fallopian tube;imaging the object at the first fluorescence stimulus wavelength to form a first stimulus wavelength image;placing an optical coherence tomography (OCT) channel of the falloposcope adjacent the suspect abnormalities and performing optical coherence tomography to further analyze the suspect abnormalities; anddetermining suspect abnormalities of the object from at least one first fluorescence emission image, the first stimulus wavelength image, and the optical coherence tomography.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the falloposcope tip has a ...

Endoscopic surgery device

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.

ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY DEVICE

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 provided inside the outer tube body; a treatment tool insertion path provided inside the outer tube body; a position sensor that has a non-sensitive area where no change in a relative position of the treatment tool insertion part with respect to the endoscope insertion part is detected even if the treatment tool insertion part is moved back and forth, and a sensitive area that is an area other than the non-sensitive area, where change in a relative position of the treatment tool insertion part is detected, and that detects its movement amount with respect to the outer tube body; and a control unit that changes a range of an observation image acquired by the endoscope in accordance with the detected movement amount.

ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY DEVICE

An insertion part of an endoscope and an insertion part of a treatment tool, which are inserted in an outer tube, can be synchronously moved in the axial direction, and, even when the insertion part of the treatment tool is slightly moved in the axial direction, an excellent endoscopic image without shake is obtained. When a treatment tool of an endoscopic surgery device moves by a displacement amount over an allowance amount, an endoscope moves in interlock with the movement of the treatment tool. Moreover, the treatment tool moves in the axial direction with the allowance amount t with respect to the endoscope Therefore, when the treatment tool is moved by a displacement amount of allowance amount or less, the endoscope does not move. By providing such allowance amount, slight movement of the treatment tool is not transmitted to the endoscope. 1. An endoscopic surgery device comprising:an endoscope including an observation unit in a distal end of a rod-shaped insertion part;a treatment tool including an operation unit in a proximal end of a rod-shaped insertion part; andan outer tube including an endoscope insertion path in which the insertion part of the endoscope is insertable in a back-and-forth movable manner, and a treatment tool insertion path in which the insertion part of the treatment tool is insertable in a back-and-forth movable manner,wherein the insertion part of the endoscope inserted in the endoscope insertion path is configured to be movable back and forth with a predetermined allowance amount, in interlock with a back-and-forth movement of the insertion part of the treatment tool inserted in the treatment tool insertion path.2. The endoscopic surgery device according to claim 1 , whereina back-and-forth movement amount of the insertion part of the treatment tool with respect to the outer tube is 60 mm or more, andthe allowance amount in an axial direction of the insertion part of the treatment tool with respect to the insertion part of the ...

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT GUIDING DEVICE

A medical instrument guiding device (outer tube) to be tapped into a body wall includes: an endoscope insertion hole for inserting the endoscope; a treatment tool insertion hole for inserting the treatment tool; and an interlocking mechanism for moving the endoscope back and forth in interlock with the back-and-forth movement of the treatment tool. The interlocking mechanism includes an endoscope-side roller contacts with an endoscope insertion part and moves in interlock with the endoscope insertion part, and a treatment tool-side roller which contacts with a treatment tool insertion part and moves in interlock with the treatment tool insertion part, and those rollers rotates in interlock with each other. In response to the movement of the treatment tool insertion part, the treatment tool-side roller and the endoscope-side roller rotate in an opposite direction to move the endoscope insertion part.

ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY DEVICE

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; an endoscope insertion path that is provided inside the outer tube body;

Surgical visualization systems and displays

A medical apparatus is described for providing visualization of a surgical site. The medical apparatus includes an electronic display disposed within a display housing, the electronic display configured to produce a two-dimensional image. The medical apparatus includes a display optical system disposed within the display housing, the display optical system comprising a plurality of lens elements disposed along an optical path. The display optical system is configured to receive the two-dimensional image from the electronic display, produce a beam with a cross-section that remains substantially constant along the optical path, and produce a collimated beam exiting the opening in the display housing. The medical apparatus can also include an auxiliary video camera configured to provide an oblique view of a patient on the electronic display without requiring a surgeon to adjust their viewing angle through oculars viewing the electronic display.

Surgical visualization with proximity tracking features

A surgical visualization system is disclosed. The surgical visualization system is configured to identify one or more structure(s) and/or determine one or more distances with respect to obscuring tissue and/or the identified structure(s). The surgical visualization system can facilitate avoidance of the identified structure(s) by a surgical device. The surgical visualization system can comprise a first emitter configured to emit a plurality of tissue-penetrating light waves and a second emitter configured to emit structured light onto the surface of tissue. The surgical visualization system can also include an image sensor configured to detect reflected visible light, tissue-penetrating light, and/or structured light. The surgical visualization system can convey information to one or more clinicians regarding the position of one or more hidden identified structures and/or provide one or more proximity indicators.

Self-Illuminating CMOS Imaging Package

A microelectronics chip contains an integrated CMOS imaging sensor integrated with a LED die. Circuitry is established on the chip for a shared power arrangement. 1. In a microelectronics chip bearing a CMOS imaging sensor , the improvement comprising:a LED emitter integrated with the chip.2. The microelectronics chip of formed upon a GaAs substrate.3. The microelectronics chip of including a LED portion formed over AlGaAs.4. The microelectronics chip of including a CMOS sensor portion formed over InGaAs.5. The microelectronics chip of including a LED portion formed over AlGaAs and a CMOS portion formed over InGaAs.6. The microelectronics chip of including circuitry facilitating operation of the microelectronics chip formed over unmodified GaAs.7. The microelectronics chip of including a LED lens compartment providing an optical pathway for projecting light from the LED emitter.8. The microelectronics chip of including a CMOS sensor lens compartment providing an optical pathway for delivering light to the CMOS imaging sensor.9. The microelectronics chip of includinga LED lens compartment providing a first optical pathway for projecting light from the LED emitter,a CMOS sensor lens compartment providing a second optical pathway for delivering light to the CMOS imaging sensor, andan optical divider substantially isolating the first optical pathway from the second optical pathway.10. The microelectronics chip of claim 1 , including at least one common electrical connection shared by the LED emitter and the CMOS imaging sensor.11. The microelectronics chip of claim 10 , wherein the common electrical connection includes a power lead.12. The microelectronics chip of claim 10 , wherein the common electrical connection includes a ground lead.13. The microelectronics chip of claim 10 , wherein at least one common electrical connection includes a power lead and a ground lead.14. The microelectronics chip of claim 13 , wherein the CMOS imaging sensor is in a FSI orientation.15 ...

ENDOSCOPES AND METHODS OF TREATMENT

An endoscope includes a handle, an elongated body extending distally from the handle and defining a longitudinal axis, a light source disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to illuminate tissue, and a therapeutic unit disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to treat tissue. 1. An endoscope comprising:a handle;an elongated body extending distally from the handle and defining a longitudinal axis, the elongated body including a distal portion;a light source disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to illuminate tissue; anda therapeutic unit disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to treat tissue.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic unit includes a plurality of LED elements.3. The endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising a controller disposed in electrical communication with the light source and with the therapeutic unit.4. The endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising an image sensor disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to capture a plurality of images.5. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic unit produces light energy.6. The endoscope according to claim 5 , wherein the therapeutic unit is configured to focus the light energy on an area of tissue that is smaller than an area of tissue illuminated by the light source.7. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic unit includes a light emitting element and a lens.8. The endoscope according to claim 7 , wherein the lens includes a proximal surface and a distal surface claim 7 , the proximal surface disposed at first angle with respect to a first axis claim 7 , the distal surface disposed at a second angle with respect to the second axis claim 7 , the first angle is between about 5° and about 15° claim 7 , the second angle is between about 5° and about 15° claim 7 , the first ...

MULTICORE FIBER ENDOSCOPES

Endoscopes, multicore endoscope fibers and configuration and operation methods are provided. The fibers may have hundreds or thousands of cores and possibly incorporate working channel(s) and additional fibers. The fiber may be used at different optical configurations to capture images of tissue and objects at the distal tip and to enhance a wide range of optical characteristics of the images such as resolution, field of view, depth of field, wavelength ranges etc. Near-field imaging as well as far-field imaging may be implemented in the endoscopes and the respective optical features may be utilized to optimize imaging. Optical elements may be used at the distal fiber tip, or the distal fiber tip may be lens-less. Diagnostics and optical treatment feedback loops may be implemented and illumination may be adapted to yield full color images, depth estimation, enhanced field of views and/or depths of field, and additional diagnostic data. 1. An endo scope having a distal tip and a proximal tip , the endo scope comprising:at least one fiber module comprising at least one hundred cores distributed at a fill factor smaller than ¼,at least one optical element, in optical communication with the cores, at the distal tip, anda detector, in optical communication with the cores, at the proximal tip;wherein the endo scope is configured to implement super-resolved imaging by micro scanning over a pitch distance between the cores, and implement three dimensional sensing by handling the cores group-wise with respect to radiation delivered therethrough,', 'enhance, by configuring the at least one optical element, a field of view of the endoscope beyond a region facing the cores at the distal tip, and', 'enhance, by configuring the at least one optical element, a depth of field of the endoscope beyond a region congruent to the distal tip., 'wherein the endo scope is configured to at least one of2. The endoscope of claim 1 , configured to have a Young's modulus smaller than 10 GPa and ...

Multi-Element Cover for a Multi-Camera Endoscope

There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the Field Of View (FOV) of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said left side looking camera; and a multi component cover configured to cover and seal said tip section such as to essentially prevent entry of fluids from the environment of said endoscope to inner parts of said tip section. 1. A tip section of a multi-camera endoscope , the tip section comprising:a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the Field Of View (FOV) of said front looking camera;a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said right side looking camera;a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said left side looking camera; anda multi component cover configured to cover and seal said tip section such as to essentially prevent entry of fluids from the environment of said endoscope to inner parts of said tip section.2. The tip section of claim 1 , wherein said multi component cover comprises:a front-side component configured to cover a front part and a first side part of said tip section; anda side component configured to cover a second side part, opposite said first side part, of said tip section, wherein said front-side component and said side component are configured to abut to cover said tip section.3. The tip section of claim 1 , wherein said multi component cover comprises:a front component configured to cover a front part of said tip section;a right side component configured to cover a right side part of said tip section; anda left side component ...