VERBINDUNGSSYSTEME FÜR EIN CHIRURGISCHES INSTRUMENT

Ein beispielhaftes Verbindungssystem umfasst eine Steckeranordnung und eine Empfängeranordnung. Die Steckeranordnung umfasst ein hermetisch abgedichtetes Gehäuse,eine erste HF-Kommunikationsvorrichtung in dem Gehäuse, die kommunikativ mit einem chirurgischen Instrument gekoppelt ist, und eine erste Induktionsspule in dem Gehäuse, die mit dem chirurgischen Instrument elektrisch gekoppelt ist. Die Empfängeranordnung umfasst eine zweite HF-Kommunikationsvorrichtung, die kommunikativ mit einer Steuerung des chirurgischen Instruments gekoppelt ist, eine zweite Induktionsspule, die elektrisch mit einer Stromquelle gekoppelt ist undeine Buchse, die zur Aufnahme der Steckeranordnung konfiguriert ist, so dass die erste HF-Kommunikationsvorrichtung auf die zweite HF-Kommunikationsvorrichtung ausgerichtet ist,die erste Induktionsspule auf die zweite Induktionsspule ausgerichtet ist, die erste HF-Kommunikationsvorrichtung drahtlos mit der zweiten HF-Kommunikationsvorrichtung kommunizieren kann, und die zweite Induktionsspule induktiv mit der ersten Induktionsspule gekoppelt sein kann, um drahtlos Strom an die erste Induktionsspule zu übertragen.

IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE WITH REDUCED FOGGING

An image capturing device comprises an elongated body, an imaging window coupled to a distal end of the elongated body, and a heat source within the elongated body. The heat source is configured to apply heat to the imaging window to remove condensation from or prevent condensation from forming on the imaging window. 1. An image capturing device comprising:an elongated body;an imaging window coupled to a distal end of the elongated body; anda heat source within the elongated body, the heat source coupled to the window and configured to apply heat to the window to remove condensation from or prevent condensation from forming on the imaging window.2. The image capturing device of wherein the image capturing device further comprises a flexible circuit extending within elongated body and the heat source includes a resistor coupled to a distal end of the flexible circuit.3. The image capturing device of wherein the image capturing device further comprises a power supply within the elongated body claim 2 , the power supply coupled to a proximal end of the flexible circuit.4. (canceled)5. The image capturing device of wherein the image capturing device further comprises an electrical conductor coupled to the window and coupled to the distal end of the flexible circuit.6. The image capturing device of wherein the electrical conductor is transparent.7. The image capturing device of wherein the image capturing device further comprises a heat spreader in contact with the window and coupled to the distal end of the flexible circuit.8. (canceled)9. The image capturing device of further comprising a spring configured to apply a force to the heat spreader to maintain contact between the heat spreader and the imaging window.10. (canceled)11. The image capturing device of further comprising first and second imaging lenses claim 7 , wherein the heat spreader is positioned between the first and second imaging lenses.1214-. (canceled)15. An image capturing device comprising:an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSMISSION ACROSS AN ELECTRICAL ISOLATION BARRIER

An exemplary medical system includes a first electrical circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) and configured to generate data, a second electrical circuit on the PCB and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit, and a radio frequency (RF) communication interface assembly on the PCB. The RF communication interface assembly includes an RF transmitter electrically coupled to the first electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the second electrical circuit, an RF receiver out of direct RF signal path alignment with the RF transmitter, electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit, and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit, and a waveguide between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver and configured to guide an RF signal representative of the data between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver. 1. A medical system comprising:a first electrical circuit on a printed circuit board (“PCB”) and configured to provide data;a second electrical circuit on the PCB and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit; anda radio frequency (“RF”) transmitter on the PCB such that a top surface of the RF transmitter is parallel with the PCB, the RF transmitter electrically coupled to the first electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the second electrical circuit;an RF receiver on the PCB such that a top surface of the RF receiver is parallel with the PCB, the RF receiver electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit; and an input port that at least partially covers the top surface of the RF transmitter, and', 'an output port that at least partially covers the top surface of the RF receiver., 'a waveguide between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver and configured to guide an RF signal representative of the data between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver, the waveguide comprising'}2. The medical system of claim 1 , wherein the RF transmitter ...

Image capturing device capable of reducing fog

The invention discloses an image capturing apparatus capable of reducing fog. An image capture device includes an elongate body, an imaging window coupled to a distal end of the elongate body, and a heat source within the elongate body. The heat source is configured to apply heat to the imaging window to remove or prevent condensation from forming on the imaging window.

COMPACT STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE CAPTURE UNIT

An image capture unit has mounted in a frame: a first imaging assembly, a first circuit board, a second imaging assembly, and a second circuit board. The first imaging assembly is mounted on the first circuit board. The second imaging assembly is mounted on the second circuit board. A portion of the first circuit board and a portion of the second circuit board have a stacked configuration with the portion of the first circuit board being approximately parallel to the portion of the second circuit board. An end of another portion of the first circuit board is adjacent to an end of another portion of the second circuit board. 1. An image capture unit comprising:a lengthwise axis;a first circuit board; a bottom surface mounted on a surface of a portion of the first circuit board, and', 'a top surface opposite the bottom surface of the first imaging assembly;, 'a first imaging assembly having'}a second circuit board; and a bottom surface mounted on a surface of a portion of the second circuit board, and', 'a top surface opposite the bottom surface of the second imaging assembly; and, 'a second imaging assembly having'}wherein the portion of the first circuit board and the portion of the second circuit board have a stacked configuration in which the top surface of the first imaging assembly and the top surface of the second imaging assembly are approximately parallel to and on opposite surfaces of the lengthwise axis.2. (canceled)3. The image capture unit of :wherein an end of another portion of the first circuit board is adjacent to an end of another portion of the second circuit board;wherein the first imaging assembly is further mounted on the another portion of the first circuit board; andwherein the second imaging assembly being mounted on the second circuit board is further mounted on the another portion of the second circuit board.4. The image capture unit of :the first circuit board comprising: a first rigid circuit board portion, a flex circuit board portion, ...

Off-camera calibration parameters for an image capture device

A surgical system comprises a network accessible database configured to store calibration data for an endoscopic image capture device. The surgical system also comprises an image processor configured to be communicatively coupled to the endoscopic image capture device to receive image data of a surgical site during a surgical or diagnostic procedure. The image processor is configured to retrieve the calibration data from the network accessible database via a network connection. The image processor is further configured to process the received images based on the retrieved calibration data. The surgical system further comprises a user control system coupled to the image processor and configured to receive the processed images from the image processor. The user control system comprising a display configured to display the processed images. The calibration data is periodically or dynamically updated on the database to account for changes in the surgical system or new calibration methodologies.

CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF ILLUMINATION IN AN ENDOSCOPIC CAMERA SYSTEM

An illumination source may be coupled to an image capture device through a connector. A light sensor is placed downstream of the connector to measure the light received by the image capture device from the illumination source. The light sensor provides the measurement of the received light to the illumination source for closed-loop control of illumination source. The light sensor may be positioned in a camera housing to take into account light attenuation from the illumination source to the camera. The light sensor may be positioned at other locations on the image capture device. Multiple light sensors may be positioned at different locations on the image capture device to detect sources or locations of attenuation. Redundant light sensors of more than one type of sensor may be used at a single light sensor location to provide for validation of measurements and increase the variety of information measured. 1. A system , comprising:a controller system comprising an illumination source and a connection port configured to supply light from the illumination source external to the controller system;an image capture device comprising a light guide with a connector configured to connect to the connection port and receive light supplied by the illumination source, wherein the image capture device is configured to illuminate a scene with the received light; anda light sensor configured to measure a power and/or a wavelength of the received light, wherein the controller system is configured to adjust operation based on the measured power of the received light.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the power is an overall power of the received light or a power at one or more wavelengths of the received light.3. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light sensor is positioned within a housing of the image capture device claim 1 , at the connector claim 1 , or at a connector between the light guide and the image capture device.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light ...

Image capture device with reduced fogging

Closed-loop control of illumination in an endoscopic camera system

An illumination source may be coupled to an image capture device through a connector. A light sensor is placed downstream of the connector to measure the light received by the image capture device from the illumination source. The light sensor provides the measurement of the received light to the illumination source for closed-loop control of illumination source. The light sensor may be positioned in a camera housing to take into account light attenuation from the illumination source to the camera. The light sensor may be positioned at other locations on the image capture device. Multiple light sensors may be positioned at different locations on the image capture device to detect sources or locations of attenuation. Redundant light sensors of more than one type of sensor may be used at a single light sensor location to provide for validation of measurements and increase the variety of information measured.

Image capture device with reduced fogging

An image capturing device comprises a first elongated body portion formed of a first material and a second elongated body portion coupled to a proximal end of the first body portion. The second body portion is formed of a second material having a greater heat conductivity than the first material. The device further comprises an imaging window coupled to a distal end of the first body portion, a first housing within the first body portion, an image sensor mounted to the first housing, and an image processor mounted to the first housing and coupled to receive electrical signals from the image sensor. The device further comprises a second housing within the first body portion. The second housing is coupled to the first housing and to the window such that heat generated by the image sensor and image processor is transmitted through the second housing to the window.

Systems and methods for high-speed data transmission across an electrical isolation barrier

An illustrative system may include a radio frequency (“RF”) transmitter electrically coupled to a first electrical circuit and electrically isolated from a second electrical circuit; an RF receiver having a top surface that is parallel with a top surface of the RF transmitter, the RF receiver electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit; and a waveguide between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver and configured to guide an RF signal representative of data between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver, the data provided by the first electrical circuit, the waveguide comprising an input port that at least partially covers the top surface of the RF transmitter, and an output port that at least partially covers the top surface of the RF receiver.

Off-camera calibration parameters for an image capture device

A surgical system comprises a network accessible database configured to store calibration data for an endoscopic image capture device. The surgical system also comprises an image processor configured to be communicatively coupled to the endoscopic image capture device to receive image data of a surgical site during a surgical or diagnostic procedure. The image processor is configured to retrieve the calibration data from the network accessible database via a network connection. The image processor is further configured to process the received images based on the retrieved calibration data. The surgical system further comprises a user control system coupled to the image processor and configured to receive the processed images from the image processor. The user control system comprising a display configured to display the processed images. The calibration data is periodically or dynamically updated on the database to account for changes in the surgical system or new calibration methodologies.

Image capture device with reduced fogging

Off-camera calibration parameters for an image capture device

A surgical system comprises a network accessible database configured to store calibration data for an endoscopic image capture device. The surgical system also comprises an image processor configured to be communicatively coupled to the endoscopic image capture device to receive image data of a surgical site during a surgical or diagnostic procedure. The image processor is configured to retrieve the calibration data from the network accessible database via a network connection. The image processor is further configured to process the received images based on the retrieved calibration data. The surgical system further comprises a user control system coupled to the image processor and configured to receive the processed images from the image processor. The user control system comprising a display configured to display the processed images. The calibration data is periodically or dynamically updated on the database to account for changes in the surgical system or new calibration methodologies.

A compact stereoscopic image capture unit

An image capture unit has mounted in a frame: a first imaging assembly, a first circuit board, a second imaging assembly, and a second circuit board. The first imaging assembly is mounted on the first circuit board. The second imaging assembly is mounted on the second circuit board. A portion of the first circuit board and a portion of the second circuit board have a stacked configuration with the portion of the first circuit board being approximately parallel to the portion of the second circuit board. An end of another portion of the first circuit board is adjacent to an end of another portion of the second circuit board.

Image capture device with reduced fogging

An image capturing device comprises an elongated body, an imaging window coupled to a distal end of the elongated body, and a heat source within the elongated body. The heat source is configured to apply heat to the imaging window to remove condensation from or prevent condensation from forming on the imaging window.

A compact stereoscopic image capture unit

An image capture unit has mounted in a frame: a first imaging assembly, a first circuit board, a second imaging assembly, and a second circuit board. The first imaging assembly is mounted on the first circuit board. The second imaging assembly is mounted on the second circuit board. A portion of the first circuit board and a portion of the second circuit board have a stacked configuration with the portion of the first circuit board being approximately parallel to the portion of the second circuit board. An end of another portion of the first circuit board is adjacent to an end of another portion of the second circuit board.

Connector assembly with a radio frequency communication device and with an induction coil for a surgical instrument and a corresponding receiver assembly

An exemplary connection system includes a connector assembly and a receiver assembly. The connector assembly includes a hermetically-sealed housing, a first RF communication device within the housing and communicatively coupled to a surgical instrument and a first induction coil within the housing and electrically coupled to the surgical instrument. The receiver assembly includes a second RF communication device communicatively coupled to a controller of the surgical instrument, a second induction coil electrically coupled to a power source and a receptacle configured to receive the connector assembly such that the first RF communication device is aligned with the second RF communication device, the first induction coil is aligned with the second induction coil, the first RF communication device may wirelessly communicate with the second RF communication device, and the second induction coil may inductively couple to the first induction coil to wirelessly transmit power to the first induction coil.

Connector assembly with a radio frequency communication device and with an induction coil for a surgical instrument and a corresponding receiver assembly

An exemplary connection system includes a connector assembly and a receiver assembly. The connector assembly includes a hermetically-sealed housing, a first RF communication device within the housing and communicatively coupled to a surgical instrument and a first induction coil within the housing and electrically coupled to the surgical instrument. The receiver assembly includes a second RF communication device communicatively coupled to a controller of the surgical instrument, a second induction coil electrically coupled to a power source and a receptacle configured to receive the connector assembly such that the first RF communication device is aligned with the second RF communication device, the first induction coil is aligned with the second induction coil, the first RF communication device may wirelessly communicate with the second RF communication device, and the second induction coil may inductively couple to the first induction coil to wirelessly transmit power to the first induction coil.