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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Imaging device and transmission/reception system

Номер: US20120007973A1
Автор: Shinichi Tsutsumi
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

There are provided an inexpensive imaging device that may perform data transmission promptly and easily, and a transmission/reception system using the imaging device. The imaging device includes, an imaging section, a recording section storing data of images shot by the imaging section, a transmission section transmitting the data stored in the recording section to the outside by radio, and a controller controlling the transmission section to start data transmission after the imaging section finishes image-shooting.

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Номер записи: 1
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Catheter with imaging assembly

Номер: US20120065469A1
Автор: Glen Branconier, Michael C. Dorsey, Michael D. Hudspeth, Robert Allyn, Robert B. Gaines, Thomas G. Lewis, William J. Byrd
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

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.

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Номер записи: 2
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Power supply controller

Номер: US20120112726A1
Автор: Eiji Miyake, Hiroki Kaihori, Michiaki Tsuneoka
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A power supply controller includes a power supply section, a power supply controlling section connected to the power supply section, a starter switch being switched selectively to a first status and a second status, a o power switch being switched selectively to a first status and a second status, a controlling section connected to the power switch, and a function section operable to execute a predetermined operation. The power supply controlling section causes a power to be supplied from the power supply section to the controlling section when at least one of the power switch and the starter switch is in the first status. This power supply controller does not malfunction even when the starter switch malfunctions, thus preventing wasteful consumption of the power supply section.

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Номер записи: 3
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Pill Catchers

Номер: US20120165793A1
Автор: Christopher J. Hess, Daniel James PRENGER, Darrel M. Powell, II William B. Weisenburgh, James Anthony Topich, James T. Spivey, James W. Voegele, Jason L. Harris, Jeremy David Jarrett, Joseph Bernard Kraimer, Mark D. Overmyer, Mark S. Ortiz, Mark S. Zeiner, Matthew D. Rohr DANIEL, Michael J. Stokes, Rudolph H. Nobis, Thomas E. Albrecht
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

Devices and related methods are provided for the controlled delivery of a therapeutic to a targeted location within a body. More particularly, methods and devices are provided for controlling the rate of passage of an orally administered pill through a body, as well as for controlling the delivery of a therapeutic within the pill at a specific location within the body. Various types of devices, generally referred to herein as “catchers,” are provided that can actively catch a pill as it passes through a body. The catcher can hold the pill at a specific location within the body until a predetermined event occurs, such as partial or complete administration of a therapeutic within the pill. The catcher can then release the pill upon command and/or upon the occurrence of the predetermined event to allow the pill to pass out of the body. In other embodiments, various types of pills are provided that can actively engage a catcher and remain engaged with the catcher until a predetermined event occurs.

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Номер записи: 4
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Assembly with Imaging Electronics

Номер: US20120172665A1
Автор: Glen Branconier, Michael C. Dorsey, Michael D. Hudspeth, Robert Allyn, Robert B. Gaines, Thomas G. Lewis, William J. Byrd
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

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.

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Номер записи: 5
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Capsule-medical-device dedicated power source starter

Номер: US20120238811A1
Автор: Shinsuke Tanaka
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

A capsule-medical-device dedicated power source starter that allows switching, by an application of a magnetic field to a magnetic switch that is provided in an inside of a capsule medical device and has a particular sensitivity direction in the magnetic field, a driving of the capsule medical device from an OFF state to an ON state, includes: an insertion part that is formed in a central axis direction and to which the capsule medical device is inserted so that a longitudinal axis direction of the capsule medical device is along the central axis direction; and a magnetic circuit that generates magnetic force lines which are substantially symmetric about the central axis as an axis of symmetry in any planar surfaces including the central axis of the insertion part.

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Номер записи: 6
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Power supply system and medical capsule device mounted with this power supply system

Номер: US20120289775A1
Автор: Katsuyuki Murata
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

Provided are a power generation system which does not limit a patient's range of motion, is harmless to a living body, and can obtain a sufficient electricity generating capacity in the stomach or the intestines and a disposable medical capsule device which does not have to be collected after use. A power supply system is mounted in the capsule device, comprises an electrode pair including at least two electrodes provide on an outer wall surface of a capsule main body, for example, an aluminum electrode and a catalyst-supporting carbon electrode, generates power when immersed in an electrolytic solution consisting of gastric juice or intestinal juice, and supplies the power to constituent portions in the capsule device.

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Номер записи: 7
31-01-2013 дата публикации

In-Vivo Image Acquiring Apparatus, In-Vivo Image Receiving Apparatus, In-Vivo Image Displaying Apparatus, and Noise Eliminating Method

Номер: US20130030247A1
Автор: Seiichiro Kimoto
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An in-vivo image acquiring apparatus includes an operation control unit which controls a black image acquiring operation, in which the operation control unit controls an imaging unit and an illuminating unit in such a manner the imaging unit conducts an image acquiring operation in a state the illuminating unit does not conduct an illuminating operation. The in-vivo image acquiring apparatus also includes an average calculating unit which calculates the average value of pixel value in a predetermined determining area, and a black image determining unit, which determines whether the image information acquired by the image acquiring operation is the black image by comparing the average value with a predetermined threshold value. The image information determined as the black image by the black image determining unit is transmitted, as the black image information, to an external apparatus by radio.

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Номер записи: 8
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Cap for Attachment to an Endoscope

Номер: US20130046138A1
Автор: Tyler E. Mclawhorn
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

A cap for attachment to a distal end of an endoscope and a method of positioning the cap on the endoscope are provided. The cap includes a tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal portion includes a first portion and a second portion where at least one of the first portion and the second portion includes a connector for operably connecting the first portion and the second portion. The cap has in open configuration wherein at least a portion of the first portion and the second portion are spaced apart and movable relative to each other. The cap also has a closed configuration wherein the first and second portions are connected and the lumen if formed therethrough. The cap in the closed configuration is sized and shaped to be positionable on the distal end of the endoscope.

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Номер записи: 9
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Laryngoscopes, laryngoscope arms and methods of manufacture

Номер: US20130060090A1
Автор: Matthew John Ross Mcgrath, Peter Douglas Colin Inglis
Принадлежит: Aircraft Medical Ltd

A video laryngoscope has an arm comprising a video camera, at least one electrical conductor extending to the video camera, an elongate electrical conductor retaining member retaining the electrical conductor and an overmoulding extending around the elongate cable retaining member and having a smooth outer surface. Providing a laryngoscope arm overmoulded to provide a smooth outer surface has the benefit of allowing the laryngoscope arm to be readily cleaned or sterilised, and minimises the number of features, such as seams or joints, where dirt or infectious bodies may be retained.

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Номер записи: 10
14-03-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL DEVICE POWER MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20130066153A1
Автор: Inglis Peter Douglas Colin, Laffoley Brian Alan, McGrath Matthew John Ross
Принадлежит: AIRCRAFT MEDICAL LIMITED

An electrical device includes a memory storing a value indicative the remaining available rated capacity of one or more batteries. The stored value is changed in use to reflect reducing capacity. The initial stored value is chosen so that there is a very high (e.g. >99.9%) confidence that the one or more batteries will provide at least the capacity indicated by the initial stored value. This reduces the chance of failure during emergency procedures. The one or more batteries may be integral to the electrical device. An override facility is provided. 1. An electrical device comprising an electrical device body and a battery pack comprising one or more batteries and a memory storing a value indicative of the remaining available rated capacity of the one or more batteries , the electrical device comprising a usage recording device operable to determine when the electrical device is operated and to update the value stored in the memory responsive to such usage to reflect the consumption of power from the one or more batteries resulting from the said operation.2. An electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein the value of remaining available rated capacity initially stored in the memory is selected so that in at least 99% of cases the battery pack will have remaining stored power which could be used to power normal operating of the electrical device when the stored value reaches a value indicative that the rated capacity has been exhausted.3. An electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein the usage recording device determines when use is occurring and transmits signals to the battery pack indicative that the value stored in the memory should be updated.4. An electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein the battery pack comprises an RFID tag claim 1 , including the memory claim 1 , and the body of the electrical device includes as solenoid aerial in the body of the electrical device to read from and write to the RFID tag memory.5. An electrical device ...

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Номер записи: 11
25-04-2013 дата публикации

CASING OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE, CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE KIT, ASSEMBLY METHOD OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE KIT AND ASSEMBLY DEVICE OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE KIT

Номер: US20130102844A1
Автор: OKABE Kentaro
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An inner casing according to the present invention includes a hole which is a holding portion that is provided at the center of a base portion having a planar shape so as to protrude in a direction orthogonal to a principal surface of the base portion and hold a capsule endoscope and a plurality of step portions each protruding from a side surface of the hole and abutting on an area of an outer surface of a hemispheric dome portion, which is located inside an optical viewing angle of the capsule endoscope and which does not contribute to generation of an image captured by the capsule endoscope to realize alignment in a longitudinal direction of the capsule endoscope. 1. A casing of a capsule endoscope which includes a first casing that has a bottomed cylindrical shape and retains an imaging element therein and a transparent second casing that has a cylindrical portion and a hemispheric portion having the same outer diameter as an outer diameter of the first casing and engages with the first casing , in which at least an illumination system and a lens located on an outermost side are positioned inside the second casing , the casing comprising:a base portion having a planar shape;a holding portion provided at a center of the base portion so as to protrude in a direction orthogonal to a principal surface of the base portion and hold the capsule endoscope; anda plurality of abutting portions each protruding from the holding portion and abutting on at least a portion of an outer surface of the hemispheric portion of the second casing, which is located inside an optical viewing angle of the capsule endoscope and which does not contribute to generation and/or use of an image captured by the capsule endoscope to realize alignment in a longitudinal direction of the capsule endoscope.21. The casing of the capsule endoscope according to claim , wherein the abutting portions abut on a portion of the outer surface of the hemispheric portion of the second casing , which is ...

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Номер записи: 12
25-04-2013 дата публикации

CAPSULE-TYPE MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CAPSULE-TYPE MEDICAL APPARATUS

Номер: US20130102845A1
Автор: SEGAWA Hidetake
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

The present invention provides a capsule-type medical apparatus and a method of manufacturing a capsule-type medical apparatus which can prevent a contact between a burr formed on an optical dome which is a part of a capsule-like casing and a living body in a subject. The capsule-type medical apparatus has a capsule-like casing which can be introduced inside the subject. The casing is configured with optically transparent optical domes and a cylindrical trunk member having an outer diameter dimension larger than an outer diameter dimension of the optical domes. The cylindrical trunk member is fitted onto an outer circumferential surface of the optical domes so as to cover each of the optical domes up to a portion near the burr formed thereon. The cylindrical trunk member has a step higher than the burr so as to prevent a contact between the burr and a living body in the subject. 1. A capsule-type medical apparatus comprising:a capsule-like casing that can be introduced inside a subject;an optical dome that forms a transparent portion of the capsule-like casing; anda cylindrical trunk member that forms a trunk portion of the capsule-like casing,the cylindrical trunk member being fitted onto an outer circumferential surface of the optical dome and preventing a contact between a living body in the subject and a burr formed on the optical dome; whereinthe cylindrical trunk member is fitted onto an outer circumferential surface of the optical dome, and covers the burr of the optical dome in such a manner that the burr is housed between an outer circumferential surface of the optical dome and an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical trunk member to prevent the contact between the living body in the subject and the burr.2. The capsule-type medical apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical dome is formed in a substantially uniform thickness.3. The capsule-type medical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an optically transparent dome portion, and', ...

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Номер записи: 13
02-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING PORTIONS OF IN-VIVO IMAGES

Номер: US20130109915A1
Автор: Ecker Ady, Horn Eli, KRUPNIK Hagai
Принадлежит:

A method and a system for displaying portions of in vivo images such as pathological or anatomical landmark portions of images, may include receiving a stream of in vivo images captured in a body lumen, and selecting relevant image portions such as suspected pathological image portions from the stream, based on one or more predetermined criteria. A spatial arrangement of the image portions may be determined, and the selected image portions may be resized to an appropriate size, and displayed in a rectangular or hexagonal array layout according to the determined spatial arrangement, such that rows and columns of selected image portions are adjacent to each other. 1. A method for displaying portions of in vivo images , the method comprising:receiving a stream of in vivo images captured in a body lumen;selecting from the stream image portions corresponding to suspected pathology, wherein the selection is based on one or more selection criteria;selecting an array for display of the selected image portions;selecting a spatial arrangement for display of the selected image portions;resizing the selected image portions to appropriate dimensions; anddisplaying the selected image portions arranged spatially in the selected array.2. The method of further comprising determining the number of image portions to be displayed in the array.3. The method of further comprising determining the appropriate dimensions of the selected image portions in the array.4. The method of further comprising displaying a time bar with a cursor indicating the capture time of the selected image portions displayed in a current layout.5. The method of further comprising:determining similarity between sequential image portions; andarranging similar sequential image portions in a chronological sequence in the array.6. The method of wherein the selected image portions are displayed in the array substantially touching each other claim 1 , with no spaces claim 1 , background or borders between adjacent image ...

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Номер записи: 14
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Laryngoscope Blade

Номер: US20130109922A1
Автор: Carlos ESTRADA
Принадлежит: Individual

A laryngoscope includes an elongated blade body having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the blade body includes a plurality of arcuate slots therein. A movable tip extension is movably supported by the plurality of arcuate slots and movable in a forward and sideward direction beyond the distal end of the blade body. A guide member is attached to the movable tip extension for selectively moving the movable tip extension along the arcuate slots.

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Номер записи: 15
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Solid Dosage Form That Promotes Reliable Oral, Esophageal and GI Transit

Номер: US20130149353A1
Автор: Fuisz Joseph M., Fuisz Richard C.
Принадлежит:

A solid dosage form designed to facilitate rapid and reliable oral, esophageal and GI transit has a surface area of the contact patch, i.e., the area of contact between the dosage form and the bodily surface reduced. The dosage form can be an asymmetric oral dosage unit containing a bioactive, the dosage unit being asymmetric with respect to a rotational axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the dosage form, the rotational axis being located substantially at a mid point along the longitudinal axis. The dosage unit may have an outer surface ridged or dimpled or have at least one annular ring so as to reduce the contact patch of the dosage unit with a flat surface compared to non-ridged dosage unit of the same size and shape. The oral dosage unit can also have a spherical shape with or without ridges and/or dimples. Dies for forming these oral dosage units have, in a closed state, a cavity having a shape corresponding to the oral dosage unit. 1. An asymmetric oral dosage unit containing a bioactive , the dosage unit being asymmetric with respect to a rotational axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the dosage form , the rotational axis being located substantially at a mid point along the longitudinal axis.2. The asymmetric oral dosage unit according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage unit has opposing end portions along the longitudinal axis claim 1 , one end portion having a substantially cylindrical shape and an opposite end portion having a flattened area with a thickness smaller than a radius of the cylindrical portion.3. The asymmetric oral dosage unit according to claim 2 , wherein the opposite end portion having the flattened area with a thickness smaller than and a radius of the cylindrical portion includes a concave depression and/or convex protrusion in at least one surface.4. The asymmetric oral dosage unit according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage unit has opposing flattened end portions along the longitudinal axis having a thickness smaller ...

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Номер записи: 16
04-07-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20130172675A1
Автор: IGARASHI Makoto, YAMAZAKI Kenji
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A processor includes: first to third matrix circuits that generate an image signal of normal light and an image signal of special light based on an output of a CCD that picks up an image of returning light of light that is irradiated onto living tissue; a color discrimination circuit that discriminates a color tone for respective pixels in accordance with a luminance level of an image signal of the special light; and a color correction circuit that, in an observation mode that uses special light, if an observation object other than living tissue is discriminated as being a red color tone based on the color discrimination circuit, performs color correction to a yellow color tone that is similar to a color tone that the observation object other than living tissue is discriminated as being in an observation mode that uses normal light. 1. A medical instrument , comprising:image signal generation means that generates an image signal of normal light and an image signal of special light based on an output of image pickup means that picks up an image of returning light of light that is irradiated onto living tissue by illumination means;color discrimination means that discriminates a color tone for respective pixels in accordance with a luminance level of an image signal of the special light, and discriminates whether or not the respective pixels correspond to an observation object other than the living tissue; andcolor correction means that, in an observation mode that uses the special light, if an observation object other than the living tissue is discriminated as being a red color tone based on the color discrimination means, performs color correction to a yellow color tone that is similar to a color tone that the observation object other than the living tissue is discriminated as being in an observation mode that uses the normal light.2. The medical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein a luminance level of an image signal of the special light is a luminance level ...

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Номер записи: 17
18-07-2013 дата публикации

CAPSULE-TYPE MEDICAL APPARATUS, GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND GUIDANCE METHOD THEREFOR, AND INTRASUBJECT INSERTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130184526A1
Автор: Chiba Atsushi, KAWANO Hironao, TAKIZAWA Hironobu, Tanaka Shinsuke, Uchiyama Akio
Принадлежит:

Using a guidance system with a simple configuration, propulsive motion along a longitudinal direction and changing of the propulsion direction are easily performed with good precision and stability. There is provided a capsule-type medical apparatus which is inserted into the body of a subject and is guided by an external magnetic field, the capsule-type medical apparatus comprising: a substantially cylindrical capsule; a propulsion mechanism for converting rotary motion about a longitudinal axis R of the capsule into propulsive motion along the longitudinal axis R; a magnet accommodated inside the capsule and disposed in such a manner that the magnetic-pole direction thereof can be switched between a direction along the longitudinal axis R and a direction intersecting the longitudinal axis R; and a securing portion for securing the magnet to the capsule in each of the switched states of the magnetic-pole direction. 1. A capsule-type medical apparatus which is inserted into the body of a subject and is guided by an external magnetic field , the capsule-type medical apparatus comprising:a substantially cylindrical capsule;a magnet accommodated inside the capsule and disposed in such a manner that a magnetic-pole direction thereof can be switched between a direction along the longitudinal axis and a direction intersecting the longitudinal axis; anda securing portion for securing the magnet to the capsule in each of the switched states of the magnetic-pole direction.2. The capsule-type medical apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe magnet is made of a permanent magnet, andthe securing portion includes an engagement member which is engaged with the magnet at a location where magnetic poles are oriented in a direction along the longitudinal axis and at a location where the magnetic poles are oriented in a direction intersecting the longitudinal axis.3. The capsule-type medical apparatus according to claim 2 , comprising:a magnetic-pole-direction switching device for ...

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Номер записи: 18
25-07-2013 дата публикации

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130190564A1
Автор: Fujita Manabu
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A capsule endoscope system includes a capsule endoscope which is introduced into a subject; a change unit which changes a position or posture of the capsule endoscope in the subject with respect to the subject; a storage unit which stores in advance a change procedure of the capsule endoscope as a control parameter of the change unit; and a controller which controls the change unit in accordance with the parameter stored in the storage unit. 1. A capsule endoscope system comprising:a capsule endoscope which is introduced into a subject;a change unit which changes a position or posture of the capsule endoscope in the subject with respect to the subject;a storage unit which stores in advance a change procedure of the capsule endoscope as a control parameter of the change unit; anda control unit which controls the change unit in accordance with the parameter stored in the storage unit;whereinthe capsule endoscope includes a permanent magnet inside the capsule endoscope;the change unit is a magnetic field generation unit which is provided outside the subject and generates a magnetic field acting on the permanent magnet;the storage unit stores a parameter corresponding to the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generation unit; andthe control unit controls the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generation unit.2. The capsule endoscope system according to claim 1 , whereinthe change unit further includes a mounting bed for mounting the subject thereon; andthe controller controls a posture of the mounting bed.3. An in-vivo information acquiring apparatus comprising:a capsule endoscope which is introduced into a subject;a supporting unit which supports the subject;a sending unit which is included in the capsule endoscope and sends data of an image imaged by the capsule endoscope;one or more receiving antenna which is included on the supporting unit;a receiving unit which receives the image data sent from the sending unit through the receiving antenna; ...

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Номер записи: 19
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Laryngoscope

Номер: US20130190568A1
Автор: Furler Alan George, Hakanen Jukka Antti Petteri, Henriksson Mika Kristian, Lumme Lauri Artturi, Pikkarainen Petri Tapio, Ross Jeremy Michael
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A laryngoscope includes an arm and a handle. The arm is configurable between at least a first and a second position. A first blade sheath secures over the arm in the first position and a second blade sheath secures over the arm in the second position. A method of configuring a laryngoscope includes configuring a laryngoscope arm into a first position or a second position and securing a selected blade sheath to the arm. 120.-. (canceled)21. A laryngoscope comprising:a handle;a first arm component having a proximal end and a distal end opposed from the proximal end, the first arm component being substantially rigid;a second arm component having a proximal end and a distal end opposed from the proximal end, the second arm component being substantially rigid;an intermediate arm component that movably connects the distal end of the first arm component to the proximal end of the second arm component; anda hinge pivotably connecting the handle to the proximal end of the first arm component, the first arm component and the handle being pivotable about the hinge between a first position and a second position;wherein when the hinge is in the first position, an angle formed between the first arm component and the handle is generally perpendicular and when the hinge is in the second position, the angle formed between the first arm component and the handle is generally obtuse.22. The laryngoscope of claim 21 , further comprising:a plurality of blades, each of the plurality of blades comprising:an open end configured to coaxially receive the first and second arm components; andan elongated end opposite the open end, the elongated end extending past the distal end of the second arm component.23. The laryngoscope of claim 22 , wherein at least one of the plurality of blades comprises a flat geometry and is configured to coaxially receive the first and second arm components when the hinge is in the first position.24. The laryngoscope of claim 23 , wherein the at least one of the ...

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Номер записи: 20
01-08-2013 дата публикации

MAGNETICALLY GUIDING SYSTEM AND MAGNETICALLY GUIDING METHOD

Номер: US20130197305A1
Автор: Chiba Atsushi, KIMURA Atsushi, SEGAWA Hidetake
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A magnetically guiding system includes: a capsule medical device that has a magnet provided therein; an information acquiring unit that acquires physical information about magnetic guiding of the capsule medical device; a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field for magnetically guiding the capsule medical device; and a control unit that sets a magnetic field condition based on the physical information acquired by the information acquiring unit and controls the magnetic field generating unit to generate a magnetic field corresponding to the magnetic field condition. 1. A magnetically guiding method comprising:acquiring physical information about magnetic guiding of a medical device that includes a magnet;setting a magnetic field condition for a magnetic field to be applied to the medical device based on the acquired physical information; andapplying the magnetic field corresponding to the set magnetic field condition to the medical device inside a test subject so as to magnetically guide the medical device.2. The magnetically guiding method according to claim 1 , wherein the setting of the magnetic field condition includes determining whether the acquired physical information is within a predetermined range.3. The magnetically guiding method according to claim 1 , further comprisingreceiving a signal that is stored beforehand in the medical device and contains the physical information from the medical device,wherein the acquiring of the physical information includes extracting the physical information from the signal received from the medical device.4. The magnetically guiding method according to claim 1 , wherein the acquiring of the physical information includes calculating magnetic moment of the magnet provided inside the medical device. This application is a Continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/617,839, filed on Sep. 14, 2012, which is a Divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 12/486,399, filed on Jun. 17, 2009, which is based upon ...

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Номер записи: 21
01-08-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS LARYNGOSCOPE SIMULATOR WITH ONBOARD EVENT RECORDING ADAPTED FOR LARYNGOSCOPY TRAINING

Номер: US20130197312A1
Автор: Miller Charles G., Olmstead Clifford P
Принадлежит: KB PORT LLC

A laryngoscope has a first and second handle portion defining an internal cavity and forming a handle assembly. The laryngoscope includes a first and second blade portion defining an internal cavity and forming a blade assembly. A light and camera source within the internal cavity of the blade assembly illuminates at least a portion of the blade assembly and obtains images of the operation of the laryngoscope. A microprocessor coupled to the camera is mounted within one internal cavity and can record images from the camera. The microprocessor provides on-board recording capable of capturing video and audio and event data, such as from a simulator. A keypad is configured to provide for on-Board event flagging of the recorded data recorded by the microprocessor. The microprocessor may wirelessly transmit data from the laryngoscope. 1. A laryngoscope comprising:A first handle portion;A second handle portion coupled to the first handle portion and defining an internal cavity, wherein the first handle and the second handle portions combine to form a handle assembly;A first blade portion;A second blade portion coupled to the first blade portion and defining an internal cavity in at least a portion thereof, wherein the first blade portion and the second blade portion combine to form a blade assembly;A light and camera source within the internal cavity of the blade assembly for illuminating at least a portion of the blade assembly and for obtaining images of the operation of the laryngoscope; andA microprocessor coupled to the camera mounted within one internal cavity, wherein the microprocessor can record images from the camera.2. The laryngoscope of wherein the first blade portion is formed integral with the first handle portion and the second blade portion is formed integral with the second handle portion.3. The laryngoscope of wherein the blade assembly is one of a Miller blade and a Macintosh blade.4. The laryngoscope of wherein the microprocessor provides on-board ...

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Номер записи: 22
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CLEARING A BODY LUMEN ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130204086A1
Автор: GAT Daniel, Rabinovitz Elisha, Rosenthal Shirrie
Принадлежит: GIVEN IMAGING LTD.

An in vivo sensing device and system may contain or be used in conjunction with an image sensor and a body lumen clearing element or agent. A method may enable clearing a body lumen for in vivo sensing while using the device of the invention. 1. A method of using a lumen clearing element for the clearance of a body lumen , said method comprising:administering into a body lumen a composition containing a lumen clearing element, said lumen clearing element comprising an element selected from the group consisting of: a coagulant, a flocculant, an aggregant, or a combination thereof.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said step of administering a composition containing a lumen clearing element comprises administering the composition in two or more discrete dosage forms.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said lumen clearing element is in a form selected from the group consisting of: a tablet claim 1 , capsule claim 1 , lozenge claim 1 , powder claim 1 , granule claim 1 , caplet claim 1 , solution claim 1 , suspension claim 1 , emulsion claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method further comprises the step of administering a clear liquid diet claim 1 , prior to the step of administering the composition containing a lumen clearing element.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method further comprises the step of inserting an in-vivo device into the body lumen claim 1 , following administering the composition containing a lumen clearing element.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said in-vivo device is selected from the group consisting of: a swallowable imaging capsule claim 4 , an endoscope claim 4 , a colonoscope and other intra luminal viewing and imaging devices.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method further comprises the step of administering gut-lavage solutions.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said body lumen is the colon.9. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 23
15-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-VIVO IMAGING

Номер: US20130211255A1
Автор: ADLER Doron, AVRON Jerome, GLUKHOVSKY Arkady, MERON Gavriel, ZINATI Ofra
Принадлежит: GIVEN IMAGING LTD.

An in-vivo imaging device including a camera may include a frame storage device. Systems and methods which vary the frame capture rate of the camera and/or frame display rate of the display unit of in-vivo camera systems are discussed. The capture rate is varied based on for example, a physical quantity experienced by the camera system, or physical measurements related to the motion of the camera. Alternatively, the frame capture rate is varied based on comparative image processing of a plurality of frames. The frame display rate of the system may be varied based on comparative image processing of a multiplicity of frames. Both the frame capture and the frame display rates of such systems can be varied concurrently. 1. A method for varying a frame capture rate of an in vivo imaging capsule , the method comprising:using a swallowable imaging capsule, capturing in vivo images at a first frame capture rate;measuring a physical quantity experienced by the imaging capsule;converting the physical quantity measurements to a velocity of the imaging capsule;based on the velocity, determining a second frame capture rate; andvarying the first frame capture rate to the second frame capture rate.2. The method of comprising: transmitting the second frame capture rate to the imager.3. The method of wherein said second capture rate is determined according to a predetermined function claim 1 , database or look-up table which correlates between a determined velocity and a capture rate.4. The method of comprising receiving instantaneous acceleration data from an accelerometer placed in the interior of capsule claim 1 , and calculating the capsule velocity based on the acceleration data.5. The method of wherein the physical quantity experienced by the imaging capsule comprises pressure data received from a pressure sensor attached to the capsule.6. The method of wherein the pressure data includes peristaltic-induced pressure exerted on the capsule.7. The method of wherein the physical ...

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Номер записи: 24
22-08-2013 дата публикации

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

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

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

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Номер записи: 25
22-08-2013 дата публикации

ENCAPSULATED ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM IN WHICH ENDOSCOPE MOVES IN LUMEN BY ITSELF AND ROTATION OF IMAGE OF REGION TO BE OBSERVED IS CEASED

Номер: US20130217966A1
Автор: MIZUNO Hitoshi, TAKIZAWA Hironobu, Uchiyama Akio, YOKOI Takeshi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An encapsulated endoscope system in accordance with the present invention comprises: an encapsulated endoscope that rotates to develop a thrust; a controller that moves the encapsulated endoscope in an intended direction of advancement; an imaging unit incorporated in the encapsulated endoscope; and an image processing unit that receives image data sent from the imaging unit, and produces an image, which results from rotation of the received image data, according to the rotational phase of the encapsulated endoscope. 1. A magnetically inducing device for an encapsulated endoscope comprising:a magnetically inducing section for magnetically inducing and driving the encapsulated endoscope in a desired direction, the encapsulated endoscope being capable of moving by itself in a lumen of a body cavity and externally transmitting picked-up image data of interior of the body cavity; anda jiggling controlling section for jiggling the encapsulated endoscope by swinging from side to side a rotation axis of a rotating magnetic field that provides a magnetically inducing driving force of the magnetically inducing section.2. A magnetically inducing device for an encapsulated endoscope , comprising:a magnetically inducing section for magnetically inducing and driving the encapsulated endoscope in a desired direction, the encapsulated endoscope being capable of moving by itself in a lumen of a body cavity and externally transmitting picked-up image data of interior of the body cavity;a jiggling controlling section for jiggling the encapsulated endoscope by vibrating with a short amplitude a rotation axis of a rotating magnetic field that provides a magnetically inducing driving force of the magnetically inducing section.3. A magnetically inducing device for an encapsulated endoscope , comprising:a magnetically inducing section for magnetically inducing and driving the encapsulated endoscope in a desired direction, the encapsulated endoscope being capable of moving by itself in a ...

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Номер записи: 26
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Device and Methods for in vivo Monitoring of an Individual

Номер: US20130225922A1
Автор: "DAndrea David T.", Bright Frank V., Schentag Jerome J.
Принадлежит: THERASYN SENSORS, INC.

The present invention may be embodied as a retrievable device capable of sensing one or more properties of an individual (e.g., chemical or physical parameters, etc.) In use, the retrievable device can continuously determine the chemical concentrations within the vaginal tract. An embodiment of the retrievable device comprises a first housing having a light source and an image capture device, a second housing removably connected to the first housing and having a sensor, and a fitting for retrieving the device. The sensor may be an analyte sensor configured to obtain at least one measurement of a concentration of an analyte in a fluid. The analyte sensor comprises a sensor substance in a sol-gel material so the sensor substance reversibly interacts with an analyte of interest. In addition, the retrievable device can be configured to determine different physical parameters and re-implanted. 1. A retrievable device for in vivo monitoring of an individual , comprising:a first housing having a light source for illuminating a field-of-view, and an image capture device positioned to capture an image of at least a portion of the field-of-view;a second housing having a sensor, the second housing configured to be removably connected to the first housing; anda fitting attached to the first housing and/or second housing for retrieving the device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is electrically connected to the image capture device claim 1 , the sensor being configured to generate a signal for controlling the operation of the image capture device.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is an analyte sensor configured to obtain at least one measurement of a concentration of analyte in a bodily fluid of the individual claim 1 , the analyte sensor:a) comprising a sensor substance in a sol-gel material such that the sensor substance reversibly interacts with an analyte of interest, the sensor substance configured to emit electromagnetic energy when the analyte of ...

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Номер записи: 27
29-08-2013 дата публикации

QUICK ATTACH LARYNGOSCOPE POWER GENERATOR DEVICE

Номер: US20130225929A1
Автор: Alsip Murray
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a modified laryngoscope attachment device for use in “difficult” intubations and more specifically to a quick-attach power generator device that attaches to an existing laryngoscope to provide a means for a second user to help generate a power sufficient to open and/or maintain the opening of a “difficult” airway while not interfering with the first users ability to accurately guide the laryngoscope blade into its proper position. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a power-generating handle adapted to be rapidly attached to the distal end of the handle of a laryngoscope to facilitate oral endotracheal intubation of a patient. 1. A power generating handle adapted to be rapidly attached to a distal end of the handle of a laryngoscope to facilitate oral endotracheal intubation of a patient;wherein the power generating handle is attached to a quick release attach clamp or affixation component for attaching the affixation component of the device to the distal end of a laryngoscope in a rapid and secure manner.2. A medical device for generating power when used in conjunction with a laryngoscope comprising:a power generating handle intended to be used by a second rescuer, andan attachment means for rapidly securing a handle to an existing laryngoscope.3. The device of wherein the power generating handle can be secured to a laryngoscope handle in less than a minute.4. The device of wherein the power generating handle can be secured to a laryngoscope handle in less than 15 seconds on average by a rescuer in a hospital or field setting.5. The medical device for assisting with difficult intubations comprising:a power generating attachment handle configured to be attached to a standard laryngoscope;wherein the power generating attachment handle comprises an attachment means which attaches the mechanism to a handle of said larnyngoscope;wherein the attachment handle mechanism is designed to attach to a handle rapidly in ...

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Номер записи: 28
29-08-2013 дата публикации

POSITION DETECTING APPARATUS OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE, CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20130225981A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Jun
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A position detecting apparatus of a capsule endoscope includes a receiving antenna unit that receives a wireless signal transmitted together with an image data signal from the capsule endoscope in a subject via a plurality of receiving antennas, a correlation level calculating unit that calculates a correlation level between the image received by the receiving antennas and an image received immediately before the image was received, a determining unit that determines whether a position and/or direction of the capsule endoscope is changed, based on the correlation level calculated by the correlation level calculating unit, and an estimating unit that estimates the position and/or direction with respect to the position of the capsule endoscope at the time the image was captured if the determining unit determines that the position and/or direction of the capsule endoscope is changed. 1. A position detecting apparatus of a capsule endoscope , comprising:a receiving antenna unit that receives a wireless signal transmitted together with an image data signal from the capsule endoscope in a subject via a plurality of receiving antennas;a first storage unit that stores a first image received by the receiving antennas;a second storage unit that stores a second image received subsequently to the first image;a correlation level calculating unit that calculates a correlation level between the first image stored in the first storage unit and the second image stored in the second storage unit;a determining unit that determines whether a position and/or a direction of the capsule endoscope is changed, based on comparison of the correlation level between the first and second images calculated by the correlation level calculating unit with a specified threshold value;an estimating unit that estimates the position and/or direction of the capsule endoscope at the time the second image was captured by an imaging unit of the capsule endoscope if the determining unit determines that the ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Resectioning Gastro-Esophageal Tissue

Номер: US20130228610A1
Автор: James F. McGuckin, Jr., Peter W.J. Hinchliffe
Принадлежит: Rex Medical LP

A system for stapling tissue comprises a flexible endoscope and an operative head including a pair of opposed, curved tissue clamping jaws sized to pass through an esophagus, the jaws being moveable with respect to one another between an open tissue receiving configuration and a closed tissue clamping configuration, a first one of the curved jaws including a stapling mechanism and a second one of the jaws including a staple forming anvil surface, the stapling mechanism including staple slots through which staples are fired arranged in a row extending from a proximal end of the first jaw to a distal end thereof in combination with a control handle which, when the operative head is in an operative position within one of a patient's stomach and esophagus, remains outside the patient, the control handle including a first actuator for moving the jaws relative to one another and a second actuator for operating the stapling mechanism.

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Номер записи: 30
05-09-2013 дата публикации

IN-VIVO IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SPECTRAL ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130231536A1
Автор: PASCAL Amit
Принадлежит:

An in-vivo imaging device and method for performing spectral analysis include inserting the in-vivo device into a patient's lumen, illuminating the tissue lumen and collecting the light scattered and reflected from the tissue. The device may comprise at least six illumination sources for illuminating the tissue. At least two of the six illumination sources illuminate at a different wavelength in the blue spectral region, at least two illuminate at a different wavelength in the green spectral region, and at least two illuminate at a different wavelength in the red spectral region. The illumination sources are adapted to illuminate in groups of three, wherein each group of three illumination sources comprises one illumination source that illuminates in the blue spectral region, one in the green spectral region, and one in the red spectral region. Each group of three illumination sources illuminates simultaneously. 1. An in-vivo imaging device comprising:at least six different illumination sources for illuminating a tissue in-vivo, at least two of the six illumination sources illuminating at a different center wavelength in the blue spectral region, at least two of the six illumination sources illuminating at a different center wavelength in the green spectral region, and at least two of the six illumination sources illuminating at a different center wavelength in the red spectral region;an image sensor for collecting light reflected from the tissue; anda color separation filter disposed on the image sensor, said filter adapted to prevent overlap between illumination in the blue, green and red spectral regions collected by the image sensor; wherein the at least six illumination sources are adapted to illuminate in groups of three, and wherein each group of three illumination sources comprises one illumination source that illuminates in the blue spectral region, one in the green spectral region and one in the red spectral region, said three illumination sources being ...

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Номер записи: 31
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Device and Method for Continuous Chemical Sensing

Номер: US20130237774A1
Автор: "DAndrea David T.", Bright Frank V., Schentag Jerome J.
Принадлежит: THERASYN SENSORS, INC.

The present invention may be embodied as an ingestible device capable of sensing one or more chemical parameters. In use, the device can continuously determine the chemical concentrations within an alimentary canal tract. An embodiment of the device comprises a housing resistant to degradation by alimentary canal fluid, a light source, and image capture device. An analyte sensor is configured to obtain at least one measurement of a concentration of analyte in the fluid. The analyte sensor comprises a sensor substance in a sol-gel material so the sensor substance reversibly interacts with an analyte of interest. In addition, the analyte sensor is configured to generate a trigger signal for controlling the operation of subsystems in the device. 1. A device for monitoring an alimentary canal , comprising:a housing resistant to degradation by alimentary canal fluid;a first light source for illuminating a first field-of-view of an environment external to the housing;a first image capture device disposed within the housing, the first image capture device positioned to capture an image of at least a portion of the first field-of-view; and a) comprising a sensor substance in a sol-gel material such that the sensor substance reversibly interacts with an analyte of interest, the sensor substance configured to emit electromagnetic energy when the analyte of interest is in contact with the sensor substance and electromagnetic excitation energy is received by the sensor substance, and', 'b) configured to be in contact with the alimentary canal fluid;, 'an analyte sensor configured to obtain at least one measurement of a concentration of analyte in the alimentary canal fluid, the analyte sensorwherein the analyte sensor is configured to generate a trigger signal for controlling the operation of the image capture device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the analyte sensor is configured to continuously measure a concentration of analyte in the alimentary fluid.3. The device of ...

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Номер записи: 32
12-09-2013 дата публикации

POSITION DETECTING APPARATUS OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE AND CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130237809A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Jun
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A position detecting apparatus of a capsule endoscope includes a receiving antenna unit for receiving, by a plurality of receiving antennas, a wireless signal transmitted from a capsule endoscope within a subject, a storage unit for storing theoretical electric field strengths of the wireless signal received by the receiving antennas depending on positions or positions and orientations of the capsule endoscope in the subject, a comparing unit for comparing specified values that are calculated from a difference between received electric field strengths of the wireless signal received by the receiving antennas and the theoretical electric field strengths stored in the storage unit, and a determination unit for determining a position or a position and orientation of the capsule endoscope where image data has been taken, based on a comparison result by the comparing unit. 1. A position detecting apparatus of a capsule endoscope comprising:a receiving antenna unit for receiving, by a plurality of receiving antennas, a wireless signal transmitted from a capsule endoscope within a subject;a storage unit for storing, in advance, information indicating a first position of the capsule endoscope within the subject and information indicating a first theoretical electric field strength of the wireless signal received by each of the antennas depending on the first position, in such a manner that the information of the first position is associated with the information of the first theoretical electric field strength, and for storing, in advance, information indicating a second position of the capsule endoscope within the subject and information indicating a second theoretical electric field strength of the wireless signal received by each of the antennas depending on the second position, in such a manner that the information of the second position is associated with the information of the second theoretical electric field strength;an electric field strength comparing unit for ...

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Номер записи: 33
19-09-2013 дата публикации

MULTIPLE CAPSULE CAMERA APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130242070A1
Автор: Wang Kang-Huai
Принадлежит: CAPSO VISION, INC.

A multiple capsule camera apparatus is disclosed to enhance the rate of detection and/or extend the overall imaging period. The multiple capsule camera apparatus coordinates the operations of the camera according to a schedule so that one camera may enter an active mode when the other camera is anticipated to have a low battery level. The capsule cameras may also coordinate their operations by communication with each other through a wireless link. A base station may also be used to coordinate the capsule camera operations with a wireless link established between the base station and each capsule camera. 1. A cooperative multiple capsule camera apparatus , comprising:a first capsule cameras, wherein the first capsule camera includes a first battery, a first image sensor, first LEDs, a wireless transmitter and a first control module;a second capsule cameras, wherein the second capsule camera includes a second battery, a second image sensor, second LEDs, a wireless receiver and a second control module; anda base station having a wireless communication module and a third control module;wherein the first control module provides first information to the third control module through a first wireless link from the wireless transmitter to the wireless communication module;wherein the second control module receives second information from the third control module through a second wireless link from the wireless communication module to the wireless receiver; andwherein the second capsule camera enters an active mode from a sleep mode as indicated in the second information.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first information transmitted from the wireless transmitter to the wireless communication module includes status information of the first capsule camera.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the status information includes battery status.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the status information includes a number of pictures captured by the first image sensor.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 34
26-09-2013 дата публикации

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20130253274A1
Автор: Aharon Alon S., Nearman Howard S., Voltz Donald M.
Принадлежит:

The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate improving visualization associated with intubation. A dynamical articulating laryngoscope can include a handle assembly and a blade assembly. The blade assembly can further include a main blade assembly, a proximal blade assembly, and a distal blade assembly. A medium control articulation point can couple the main blade assembly and the proximal blade assembly, and a fine control articulation point can couple the distal blade assembly and the proximal blade assembly. Further, the proximal blade assembly can pivot relative to the main blade assembly around the medium control articulation point and/or the distal blade assembly can pivot relative to the proximal blade assembly around the fine control articulation point. Pivoting about the medium control articulation point and/or the fine control articulation point can be effectuated by one or more blade control components. 1. An airway management apparatus , comprising:a blade portion operatively attached to a handle portion;the blade portion comprises a first flat blade comprising a first end attached to the handle portion, and a second end attached to a first end of a second flat blade at a first articulation point, the second flat blade comprising a second end attached to a first end of a third flat blade at a second articulation point; andthe handle portion comprises a first control configured to manipulate the blade portion at the first articulation point and a second control configured to manipulate the blade portion at the second articulation point.2. The airway management apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first control and the second control are further configured to flex the blade portion through a length of the blade portion.3. The airway management apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first control and the second control are configured to independently alter a curvature claim 1 , an orientation claim 1 , a size claim 1 , a shape claim ...

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Номер записи: 35
03-10-2013 дата публикации

GASTROINTESTINAL LAVAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130261394A1
Автор: Conteas Chris N.
Принадлежит:

An apparatus having a tube section and an expanded end. The tube section is flexible while the end section is rigid. The apparatus has a central bore, large enough to loosely receive an endoscope tube, and the end section has two peripheral bores which communicate with the central bore. There is a collar around the central bore which allows formation an air- and water-tight seal with the head of an endoscope. The tube may be fenestrated at its proximal end and may include medial pleats. This apparatus is mainly used by: sliding an endoscope into the central bore until the endoscope head forms an air- and water-tight seal with the central bore; connecting a lavage tube to one peripheral bore and a vacuum tube to the other peripheral bore; inserting the endoscope and the apparatus into a GI tract; and manually controlling the apparatus to apply lavage and vacuum. 1. A method of performing gastrointestinal lavage comprising the steps of:providing a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, a flexible section intermediate said proximal and distal ends, a rigid, expanded section at said distal end, and a main central bore configured to loosely receive a tube of an endoscope, said proximal end being configured to slide into a gastrointestinal tract, said flexible section intermediate said proximal and distal ends including a surface defining a medial pleat configured to allow said tube to flex backwards up to about 180° without collapsing said main central bore, said rigid, expanded end section including a distal central bore in communication with said main central bore, and said rigid, expanded end section including a plurality of peripheral bores in communication with said distal central bore and configured to connect lavage and vacuum tubing to said distal central bore;sliding an endoscope tube first into said central bore until said endoscope head forms an air- and water-tight seal with said central bore;connecting a lavage tube to one of said peripheral bores; ...

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Номер записи: 36
24-10-2013 дата публикации

CAPSULE HOUSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING CAPSULE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130281777A1
Автор: KAWANO Hironao, TAKIZAWA Hironobu
Принадлежит:

The present invention has an object to make it possible for a patient to take in a plurality of ingesta materials accurately and easily in a specific order. A capsule housing apparatus according to the present invention houses a capsule endoscope and a first fluid in a housing area of a package and a second fluid in another housing area of the package A partition wall that penetrably separates the housing areas is provided between the housing areas of the package The capsule housing apparatus having such a configuration makes the first fluid capsule endoscope and second fluid suppliable to the patient in the specific order based on numbers marked on the package over the housing areas 1. A capsule housing apparatus , comprising:a capsule medical apparatus to be introduced into a subject;ingesta materials to be taken by the subject, the ingesta materials including at least one of drinkable fluid and a blowing agent for expanding a luminal organ of the subject; anda housing unit having a plurality of housing areas to house the capsule medical apparatus and at least one of the ingesta materials in each of the housing areas to make the capsule medical apparatus and the ingesta materials suppliable to the subject in a specific order.2. The capsule housing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a cleaning fluid or water.3. The capsule housing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid contains at least two fluids having at least two different temperatures claim 1 , andthe at least two fluids are suppliable to the subject in the specific order.4. The capsule housing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid contains at least two fluids having at least two different concentrations claim 1 , andthe at least two fluids are suppliable to the subject in the specific order.5. The capsule housing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid contains at least two fluids having at least two different specific gravities claim 1 , andthe at least ...

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Номер записи: 37
24-10-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES FOR VISUALIZATION OF DISEASED TISSUE IN HUMANS AND ANIMALS

Номер: US20130281845A1
Автор: Luiken George A.
Принадлежит:

Endoscopic devices and methods for imaging and treating organs and tissues are described. The endoscopic devices described herein include flexible endoscopes, rigid endoscopes, and capsule endoscopes. The endoscopic device may comprise one or more cameras and one or more light sources. In some embodiments, the endoscopic device comprises at least one white light camera, at least one blue light camera, at least one white light source, and at least one blue light source. In some embodiments, fluorescent targeting constructs can be injected into the subject and bound to and/or taken up by a tumor or diseased tissue. Diseased tissue can be identified by viewing the fluorescence emanating from the fluorescent targeting constructs by illuminating an in vivo body part of the subject with light having at least one excitation wavelength in the range from 400 nm to about 510 nm. 1. An endoscopic device , comprising:at least one white light source;at least one blue light source which emits light with a wavelength between 400 nm and 510 nm;a first camera; anda first filter capable of filtering light with a wavelength less than 515 nm.2. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the endoscopic device is a flexible or rigid endoscope.3. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the endoscopic device is a capsule endoscope.4. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the blue light source emits light with a wavelength between 470 nm and 495 nm.5. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , further comprising a second camera claim 1 , wherein the first filter is positioned over the second camera such that light with a wavelength of less than 515 nm is filtered from the view of the second camera.6. The endoscopic device of claim 5 , further comprising a third camera claim 5 , a fourth camera claim 5 , and a second filter positioned over the fourth camera such that light with a wavelength of less than 515 nm is filtered from the view of the fourth camera claim 5 , wherein the first camera ...

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Номер записи: 38
31-10-2013 дата публикации

DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130289368A1
Автор: Arasaradnam Ramesh, Covington James, Nwokolo Chuka
Принадлежит: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

The invention relates to diagnostic devices, which are capable of characterising gases and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in the gastrointestinal tract, for diagnosing diseases. The invention extends to apparatuses for use in the in vivo detection and characterisation of gases and VOCs, and to methods for diagnosing diseases. 1. An ingestible diagnostic device comprising detection means for detecting gases and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs).2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is capable of detecting and characterising gases and other VOCs present in the gastrointestinal tract in vivo claim 1 , for diagnosing disease.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection means is capable of detecting nitrous oxide claim 1 , hydrogen sulphide claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , hydrogen ethanoic claim 1 , butanoic and pentanoic acids claim 1 , benzaldehyde claim 1 , ethanal claim 1 , carbon disulfide claim 1 , dimethyldisulfide claim 1 , acetone claim 1 , 2-butanone claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3-butanedione claim 1 , 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one claim 1 , indole and/or 4-methylphenol.4. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection means comprises one or more chemical sensors claim 1 , which are capable of detecting gas and/or VOCs emitted from the gastrointestinal tract of the subject.5. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection means detects gas and/or VOC using technology selected from the group consisting of:resistive metal oxide; resistive mixed metal oxide; electrochemical sensors;resistive/capacitive/frequency measurement of conducting polymers;resistive/capacitive/frequency measurement of composite polymers; optical measurement using infra-red; frequency measurement quartz crystal micro-balances/shear horizontal surface acoustic wave sensors; gas thermal measurement using pellisters/calorimetric technology; and thermal measurement techniques using a thermal conductivity sensor and bio-sensor.67-. (canceled)8. A ...

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Номер записи: 39
31-10-2013 дата публикации

In Vivo Examination Apparatus and Capsule Endoscope

Номер: US20130289415A1
Автор: Koshikawa Yutaka
Принадлежит:

Provided is an in vivo examination apparatus including an illumination unit emitting two types of illumination light in different wavelength bands; and an image acquisition unit having sensitivity to the wavelength bands of the two types of illumination light. Blood and background tissue have higher reflectances than a predetermined threshold to illumination light in a first wavelength band, blood has a lower reflectance than the threshold to illumination light in a second wavelength band, and a condition (R1b/R1a)>(R2b/R2a) is satisfied, where R1a is the reflectance of the background tissue to the illumination light in the first wavelength band, R1b is the reflectance of the blood to the illumination light in the first wavelength band, R2a is the reflectance of the background tissue to the illumination light in the second wavelength band, and R2b is the reflectance of the blood to the illumination light in the second wavelength band. 2. A capsule endoscope comprising:a capsule-like chassis; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an in vivo examination apparatus according to that is disposed in the chassis in a hermetically sealed manner.'} This is a continuation of International Application PCT/JP2011/079343, with an international filing date of Dec. 19, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. This application claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-007220, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to an in vivo examination apparatus and a capsule endoscope.There are known conventional image acquisition apparatuses provided with an illuminating means for radiating light of two wavelengths that have different absorption intensities in blood (for example, see PTLs 1 and 2).According to such image acquisition apparatuses, an image in which the shapes of blood vessels are extracted by radiating narrow-band light having hemoglobin absorption wavelengths and an ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-11-2013 дата публикации

IN VIVO SENSING DEVICE WITH A FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD

Номер: US20130296650A1
Автор: Gilad Zvika, Khait Semion, Mann Chen, Rubin Nathan
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A flexible circuit board for being inserted into an in-vivo imaging device is provided. The flexible circuit board may include a plurality of flexible installation units connected to one another through flexible connection units. The flexible installation units may be capable of having electrical components disposed thereon at a size suitable for being included in an in-vivo imaging device which may be inserted into a body lumen, e.g., a capsule endoscope. An in-vivo imaging device which may enclose such a full-flexible circuit board is also provided. 1. A flexible circuit board having a component side and a second side , said flexible circuit board comprising of:a first flexible installation unit having a first side on which a first imager is disposed;a second flexible installation unit having a first side on which a second imager is disposed; and a fourth flexible installation unit having disposed on a first illumination source;', 'a fifth flexible installation unit having disposed on a first battery contact; and', 'a sixth flexible installation unit having disposed on an antenna;, 'a third flexible installation unit having a first side on which a transmitter is disposed, wherein said third flexible installation unit is connected to each one of the first installation unit and the second installation unit by a flexible connection unit, and wherein said third flexible installation unit is further connected by respective flexible connection units toand wherein said second flexible installation unit is further connected by a flexible connection unit to a seventh flexible installation unit having disposed on a second battery contact, and wherein said seventh flexible installation unit is further connected by a flexible connection unit to an eighth flexible installation unit having disposed on a second illumination source.2. The flexible circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible connection units are foldable so that the second flexible installation unit ...

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Номер записи: 41
21-11-2013 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130310640A1
Автор: Hashiba Kiyoshi, Ozawa Helio Shigueki, Siqueira Pablo Rodrigo de, Zito Dorival Filho
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a compact videoendoscope, which has additional movements on its tip, allowing better utilization of the movements performed in the distal segment of the device. The videoendoscope according to the invention also provides, in addition, an image processor and monitor incorporated to the handle, or proximal part of the device, with light originating from the device itself through LEDs placed at the distal tip. 1. FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE , characterized in that the insertion tube , in its distal end , has a last segment articulated with pivoting movements.217. FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE , characterized in that it is provided in its distal end , with a pivoting mechanism ().317171717abc. FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE claim 2 , as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the pivoting mechanism () is totally hollow and divided into two segments (and ) claim 2 , joined by pivots () which do not pass through the hollow space of the mechanism.41713a. FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE claim 3 , as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that the back part of the first segment () of said pivoting mechanism is fitted with the attachment point of the cables () that control the movements of the distal tip of the insertion tube claim 3 , said movements being in two mutually orthogonal planes.517141317bb. FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE claim 3 , as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that claim 3 , to the second segment () of the pivoting mechanism claim 3 , two control cables () are connected claim 3 , which pass beyond said attachment point () and are fixed on the posterior part of said second segment () of the pivoting mechanism claim 3 , allowing two additional and independent movements of the distal end.61715b. FLEXIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOENDOSCOPE claim 3 , as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that claim 3 , to the front part of the second segment () of the pivoting mechanism the ...

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Номер записи: 42
21-11-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL SENSING FOR RELATIVE TRACKING OF ENDOSCOPES

Номер: US20130310645A1
Автор: "T Hooft Gert Wim", Barley Maya Ella, CHAN Raymond, Desjardins Adrien Emmanuel, Gutierrez Luis Felipe, Manzke Robert
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A telescopic endoscope employing a primary endoscope () having a instrument channel, a miniature secondary endoscope () deployed within the instrument channel of the primary endoscope (), and an endoscope tracker including one or more sensors () and one or markers () for sensing any portion of the miniature secondary endoscope () extending from a distal end of the instrument channel of the primary endoscope (). 1. A telescopic endoscope , comprising:{'b': 30', '50, 'a primary endoscope (, ) having a instrument channel;'}{'b': 40', '60', '30', '50, 'a miniature secondary endoscope (, ) deployed within the instrument channel of the primary endoscope (, ); and'}{'b': 40', '60', '30', '50, 'an endoscope tracker including at least one sensor and at least one marker for sensing any portion of the miniature secondary endoscope (, ) extending from a distal end of the instrument channel of the primary endoscope (, ).'}2. The telescopic endoscope of claim 1 ,{'b': 32', '52', '30', '50, 'wherein the at least one sensor (, ) is integrated with the primary endoscope (, ); and'}{'b': 43', '40', '60, 'wherein the at least one marker () is integrated with the miniature secondary endoscope (, ).'}3. The telescopic endoscope of claim 1 ,{'b': 52', '30', '50, 'wherein the at least one marker () is integrated with the primary endoscope (, ); and'}{'b': 61', '40', '60, 'wherein the at least one sensor () is integrated with the miniature secondary endoscope (, ).'}44060. The telescopic endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the endoscope tracker is further operable for sensing an angular orientation of any extended portion of the miniature secondary endoscope ( claim 1 , ).530503050. The telescopic endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the primary endoscope ( claim 1 , ) includes at least one optical fiber for reconstructing a shape of the primary endoscope ( claim 1 , ).640604060. The telescopic endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the secondary endoscope ( claim 1 , ) includes at least one optical fiber ...

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Номер записи: 43
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Capsule endoscope

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

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

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Номер записи: 44
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Simultaneous Display Video Laryngoscope And Video Stylet

Номер: US20130317300A1
Автор: Barry James P., Berci George, Elliott, JR. John J.
Принадлежит:

A video intubation system that provides for multiple image streams to be simultaneously presented to a user on a touch screen display, the first image stream generated by a video laryngoscope and the second image stream generated by a video stylet. The video stylet is provided with a deflection section for ease of introducing an ETT into the trachea of a patient, the video stylet having a pistol-type grip and a control interface in the form of a trigger-type lever to facilitate comfortable griping and manipulation by the user. The first and second image streams may be saved and annotated by a user as desired. 1. A video intubation system comprising:a video laryngoscope having a video laryngoscope imager generating laryngoscope image data; a housing having a distal and a proximal end, said housing comprising a control interface;', 'a shaft including a distal and a proximal end, the proximal end of the shaft coupled to the distal end of said housing and the distal end of said shaft comprising a deflectable section;', 'wherein deflection of the deflectable section is controlled by the control interface;', 'an illumination source generating illuminating light for illuminating an area ahead of the distal end said shaft;', 'a video stylet imager generating video stylet image data of an area ahead of the distal end of said shaft;', 'a video stylet storage having use or maintenance data saved thereon;, 'a video stylet havinga control unit detachably coupled to said video laryngoscope and said video stylet, said control unit receiving the laryngoscope image data and the video stylet image data;an image storage accessible by said control unit where both the laryngoscope image data and the video stylet image data are stored on said image storage; anda touch screen display detachably coupled to said control unit and receiving the video stylet image data and the laryngoscope image data;wherein both the video stylet image data and the laryngoscope image data are simultaneously ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-12-2013 дата публикации

ENCAPSULATED IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICES HAVING ON-BOARD DATA STORAGE, AND SYSTEMS, KITS, AND METHODS THEREFOR

Номер: US20130321604A1
Автор: Dowski Edward R., Johnson Gregory E.
Принадлежит: OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A method of one aspect may include receiving an encapsulated image acquisition device having an internal memory. The internal memory may store images acquired by the encapsulated image acquisition device. The images may be transferred from the internal memory to an external memory that is external to the encapsulated image acquisition device. An image analysis station may be selected from among a plurality of image analysis stations to analyze the images. The images may be analyzed with the selected image analysis station. Other methods, systems, and kits are also disclosed. 137.-. (canceled)38. An apparatus comprising:a housing having a size and a shape capable of being swallowed by a human, the housing having a transparent portion;a light source enclosed within the housing, the light source to transmit light through the transparent portion of the housing;a camera within the housing, the camera to obtain images of surfaces illuminated by the light from the light source;a memory within the housing to store the images; andpatient identification information sufficient to identify a patient who is to use the capsule endoscope stored in the memory.39. The apparatus of claim 38 , wherein the patient identification information comprises information selected from a patient name and a patient national identification number.40. The apparatus of claim 38 , further comprising analysis level specifying information stored in the memory claim 38 , the analysis level specifying information specifying a level of analysis to be used to analyze the images obtained by the capsule endoscope.41. The apparatus of claim 40 , wherein the analysis level specifying information specifies that one of a plurality of different levels of analysis are to be used to analyze the images claim 40 , the plurality of different levels of analysis including at least a first level of analysis and a second level of analysis that involves more analysis than the first level of analysis.42. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 46
26-12-2013 дата публикации

REUSABLE IN-VIVO DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20130345504A1
Автор: Gilad Zvika, Shamir Nachum
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Reusable devices, systems and methods of assembly of reusable devices comprise an inner portion designed to be reused and an outer portion designed to be disposed. The reusable inner portion is a closed, self-contained receptacle comprising a housing, which encapsulates at least an imaging device, at least one illumination source, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. A first end of the closed reusable inner portion is covered by an optical system, and a second end of the closed reusable inner portion comprises battery contacts. The disposable outer portion comprises at least a shell and an optical dome. The housing of the reusable inner portion is inserted into the shell, and the optical dome is attached to the shell so as to detachably seal the reusable inner portion of the in-vivo device within the disposable outer portion of the device. 1. An in-vivo device comprising:a closed self-contained reusable inner portion comprising a housing, said housing encapsulating an imaging device, at least one illumination source, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller, wherein a first end of said reusable inner portion is covered by an optical system, and wherein a second end of said reusable inner portion comprises battery contacts; anda disposable outer portion comprising at least a shell and an optical dome,wherein said housing of said reusable inner portion is inserted into said shell, and wherein said optical dome is attached to the shell so as to detachably seal the reusable inner portion of the in-vivo device within the disposable outer portion of the device.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said reusable inner portion further comprises operational tools for performing operations in-vivo.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the optical dome is detachably attached to the shell by means selected from a group consisting of: friction fit claim 1 , screwing claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The device according to claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 47
09-01-2014 дата публикации

TRACHEOSTOMY VISUALIZATION

Номер: US20140012074A1
Автор: Bertolero Arthur, Vazales Brad Eugene
Принадлежит: ENDOCLEAR LLC

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for facilitating the conversion from an endotracheal tube to a tracheostomy tube , the method comprising:coupling an outlet port of a multi-port connector to a proximal end of an indwelling endotracheal tube, wherein the multi-port connector comprises a first inlet port, a second inlet port and an outlet port;coupling the second inlet port of the multi-port connector to an external ventilator, said external ventilator configured to deliver air to the endotracheal tube through the outlet port of the multi-port connector;inserting a cleaning device comprising a visualization lumen having a viewing window at a sealed distal end into the first inlet port of the multi-port connector,wherein the cleaning device comprises a cleaning member configured to remove biofilm from an interior surface of the endotracheal tube;inserting a visualization device within the visualization lumen;suctioning at least one of the endotracheal tube or a portion of a tracheobronchial tree of a patient;withdrawing the endotracheal tube to a position such that the distal end of the endotracheal tube is adjacent to a larynx within a trachea of the patient;performing a percutaneous tracheostomy while visualizing the trachea beyond the distal tip of the endotracheal tube using the visualization device;inserting a tracheostomy tube within the trachea;confirming the proper positioning of the tracheostomy tube; andremoving the ...

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Номер записи: 48
09-01-2014 дата публикации

STORAGE CONTROL APPARATUS, STORAGE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20140012095A1
Автор: Aratani Katsuhisa, Asada Kohei, HANAYA Hiroyuki, KOGA Yuki, Nakamura Takatoshi, ONUMA Tomoya, SAKO Yoichiro, Sakoda Kazuyuki, Takehara Mitsuru, TANGE Akira, Watanabe Kazuhiro
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There is provided a storage control apparatus including a detection section which detects a body sound inside a body cavity, and outputs the body sound as an audio signal, and a storage control section which performs control in a manner that the audio signal output from the detection section is stored. 1. A storage control apparatus comprising:a detection section which detects a body sound inside a body cavity, and outputs the body sound as an audio signal; anda storage control section which performs control in a manner that the audio signal output from the detection section is stored.2. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage section,wherein the storage control section performs control in a manner that the audio signal is stored in the storage section.3. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a transmission section which transmits the audio signal to an external apparatus,wherein the storage control section temporarily stores the audio signal for transmission by the transmission section.4. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, in a case of reaching a vicinity of a specific part inside the body cavity, the storage control section performs control in a manner that the audio signal is recorded.5. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a filter section which performs processing in a manner that a prescribed frequency band of the audio signal is extracted.6. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a noise reduction section which performs processing in a manner that noise of the audio signal is reduced.7. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a D-range control processing section which performs processing in a manner that dynamic range control of the audio signal is performed.8. The storage control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an encoder section which ...

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Номер записи: 49
16-01-2014 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED OPTICAL LARYNGOSCOPE

Номер: US20140018629A1
Автор: Acha Gandarias Pedro
Принадлежит: PRODOL MEDITEC, S.A.

The invention relates to an illuminated optical laryngoscope formed by an assembly, longitudinally defining a first straight segment and a second curved segment and comprising a main body () that is inserted into a tubular protective case (). The curved segment of the main body () is formed by successive segments hinged to one another. 1112112. An illuminated optical laryngoscope comprising a tubular frame comprising a first straight segment and a second curved segment for adapting to the interior of the mouth of the patient , a main body () or a laryngoscope with an optical system in its interior and a hinged formed in the curved segment of the main body () , and means of protection in the form of a case () that defines a tubular structure open at one end , into which the main body () is inserted; adopting the main body () the curved shape of said case () when inserted.213. The illuminated optical laryngoscope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the curved segment of the main body () comprises a succession of consecutive segments joined together by means of hinges () configured on the exterior part of the curvature.324. The illuminated optical laryngoscope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the case () claim 1 , in the extension of end part opposite the open part claim 1 , defines a tab () for directing insertion into the larynx of the patient.42. The illuminated optical laryngoscope according to claim 1 , characterized in that the case () has a transparent area on its end part opposite the open part.5122. The illuminated optical laryngoscope according to claim 1 , characterized in that between the main body () and the case () a heating system is provided to prevent the formation of fog on the case (). The present invention relates to the practice of endotracheal interventions. It proposes a laryngoscope which allows said interventions to be practiced under advantageous conditions and with the possibility of reusing the functional device of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING COLORIMETRIC ABNORMALITIES IN VIVO

Номер: US20140039287A1
Автор: ADLER Doron, GLUKHOVSKY Arkady, LEVY Daphna, ZINATY Ofra
Принадлежит: GIVEN IMAGING LTD.

A system and method for detection of calorimetric abnormalities within a body lumen includes an image receiver for receiving images from within the body lumen. Also included are a transmitter for transmitting the images to a receiver, and a processor for generating a probability indication of presence of colorimetric abnormalities on comparison of color content of the images and at least one reference value. 1. A method for displaying in-vivo information , the method comprising:receiving at a data processor data generated by a swallowable in-vivo device traversing a GI tract, the data comprising a set of in-vivo images of the GI tract;for each image of said set, the data processor calculating: (i) a first distance between a colorimetric value of the image and a first reference value, wherein the first reference value corresponds to predetermined colorimetric values obtained from in-vivo images showing blood in the GI tract, and (ii) a second distance between said colorimetric value of the image and a second reference value, wherein the second reference value corresponds to colorimetric values obtained from in-vivo images showing healthy GI tract tissue;the data processor further, based on the first distance and the second distance, causing to be displayed a probability indication of presence of blood corresponding to a position in the GI tract.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indications of presence of blood are displayed as a graph.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising: the data processor comparing the first distance to a first predetermined threshold and the data processor comparing the second distance to a second predetermined threshold.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising: the data processor calculating the probability indication of presence of blood claim 3 , based on the comparison of the first distance and the comparison of the second distance.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising: the data processor dividing the image to blocks of pixels claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 51
20-02-2014 дата публикации

In Vivo Capsule Device with Electrodes

Номер: US20140051924A1
Автор: Wang Kang-Huai
Принадлежит:

A capsule endoscopic device with movement control is disclosed. The capsule endoscopic device comprises a capsule housing, one or more electrodes disposed fixedly through the capsule housing and a processing unit inside the capsule housing. The electrodes apply electrical stimulus to living body tissue in a patient's gastrointestinal track. The processing unit generates the electrical stimulus according to a quantified movement of the capsule endoscopic device to adjust movement of the capsule endoscopic device. Also, the capsule device can be configured for multi-function electrodes. In one embodiment, the capsule device can be configured to use the electrodes to adjust movement in vivo. In another embodiment, the capsule device can be configured to use the electrodes to download data stored in an archive memory inside the capsule device. In yet another embodiment, the capsule device can configure the electrodes to collect electrochemical data. 1. A capsule endoscopic device comprising:a capsule housing;one or more electrodes disposed fixedly through the capsule housing, wherein said one or more electrodes apply electrical stimulus to living body tissue in a patient's gastrointestinal track; anda processing unit inside the capsule housing to provide the electrical stimulus to said one or more electrodes, wherein the processing unit generates the electrical stimulus according to a quantified movement of the capsule endoscopic device to adjust movement of the capsule endoscopic device.2. The capsule endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein duration claim 1 , frequency claim 1 , duty cycle claim 1 , or pulse width of the electrical stimulus or any combination thereof is adjusted according to the quantified movement of the capsule endoscopic device.3. The capsule endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein duration and intensity of the electrical stimulus are adjusted according to the quantified movement of the capsule endoscopic device.4. The capsule endoscopic device of ...

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Номер записи: 52
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SEALING STRUCTURE AND ANTENNA APPARATUS

Номер: US20140058196A1
Автор: Tanaka Shinsuke
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A sealing structure has: a plate portion that is formed with a harder material than a bendable substrate and interposes an electronic device via the substrate from a top surface and a back surface of the substrate on which the electronic device is mounted; and an elastic body that is provided on an outer periphery of the plate portion to cover a part of the plate portion and integrally molded so as to press the plate portion against the substrate. 1. A sealing structure that seals an electronic device mounted on a substrate that is bendable , the sealing structure comprising:a plate portion that is formed with a harder material than the substrate and interposes the electronic device via the substrate from a top surface and a back surface of the substrate on which the electronic device is mounted; andan elastic body that is provided on an outer periphery of the plate portion to cover a part of the plate portion and integrally molded so as to press the plate portion against the substrate.2. The sealing structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the elastic body is molded via a communication hole portion that is provided on the substrate and through which the top surface and the back surface are in communication with each other.3. The sealing structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the plate portion has a hole portion through which the electronic device and outside of the plate portion are in communication with each other, andthe elastic body is filled, via the hole portion, in a gap between the plate portion and the electronic device.4. The sealing structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the plate portion has an aperture portion through which the top surface of the electronic device is exposed to outside of the plate portion, andthe elastic body is filled, via the aperture portion, in a gap between the plate portion and the electronic device.5. The sealing structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:an elastic member that is provided between the plate portion and ...

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Номер записи: 53
27-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETERMINING MEASURED DATA FROM THE STOMACH OF A PATIENT

Номер: US20140058199A1
Автор: Glasel Norbert, Kuth Rainer, Roas Bernhard
Принадлежит:

In a method to obtain measurement data from the stomach of a patient using an endoscope, a degassed aqueous drink solution is administered to the stomach of the patient and the measurement data are acquired with the degassed aqueous drink solution present in the stomach. 1. A method for acquiring measurement data from the stomach of a patient , comprising the steps of:degassing an aqueous drink solution by preparing said aqueous drink solution isotonically, and thereafter administering the degassed aqueous drink solution to the stomach of a patient; andacquiring measurement data from the stomach of the patient using a camera contained in an endoscope with said degassed aqueous drink solution present in the stomach of the patient during the acquisition of the measurement data.2. A method as claimed in comprising preparing said aqueous drink solution isotonically by adding NaCl thereto.3. A method as claimed in comprising acquiring said measurement data by magnetically guiding said capsule endoscope in the stomach of the patient using an extracorporeally-applied magnetic field. The present application is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 13/056,394, filed on Jan. 28, 2011.1. Field of the InventionThe invention concerns a method to determine measurement data from the stomach of a patient, of the type wherein an endoscope is used to acquire measurement data in the stomach of a patient and an aqueous drink solution is present in the stomach of the patient. The invention moreover concerns a drink solution for the implementation of such a method.2. Description of the Prior ArtAs used herein, an endoscope means both a generally known, classical endoscope which is brought into the stomach of a patient with the use of a tube directed through the mouth or nose of the patient, and a capsule endoscope (known for example from DE 101 42 253 C1) that the patient can independently swallow. A drink solution is a liquid provided for use in the field of medicine that is ...

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Номер записи: 54
20-03-2014 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20140081083A1
Автор: HIGUCHI Keiji, KURIYAMA Naoya, MORITA Yasunori, ON Seigo, TAKAHASHI Jumpei
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes an image acquisition section, an attention area setting section, and a dimming control section. The image acquisition section acquires a captured image that includes an object image. The attention area setting section sets an attention area within the captured image based on information from the endoscope system. The dimming control section performs a dimming control process that controls the intensity of illumination light based on the attention area set by the attention area setting section. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an image acquisition section that acquires a captured image that includes an object image, the object image being obtained by applying illumination light emitted from a light source section to an object;an attention area setting section that sets an attention area within the captured image based on information from the endoscope system; anda dimming control section that performs a dimming control process that controls an intensity of the illumination light based on the attention area set by the attention area setting section.2. The endoscope system as defined in claim 1 ,the attention area setting section setting the attention area using the captured image as the information from the endoscope system.3. The endoscope system as defined in claim 2 ,the captured image being an in vivo image,the attention area setting section including a contact state information acquisition section that acquires contact state information about a contact state between an end of a scope and tissue based on the captured image, andthe attention area setting section setting the attention area based on the contact state information.4. The endoscope system as defined in claim 3 ,the contact state information acquisition section detecting a specific color area of the captured image that has a color within a specific color range, and setting a contact area based on the specific color area, andthe attention area setting section setting an area ...

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Номер записи: 55
10-04-2014 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20140098208A1
Автор: MAKINO Yukiharu
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An image pickup device constituted by a bare chip is mounted to a flexible substrate including an opening portion and a wiring pattern, so that a light receiving area is positioned at the opening portion and so as to be electrically connected to the wiring pattern. A rigid substrate having a concave portion capable of housing the image pickup device is connected to the flexible substrate. A bottom face of the concave portion is set as a reference face for regulating the optical axis direction of the image pickup device, and a rear face of the image pickup device is firmly fixed to the bottom face. A wiring pattern is provided on the rigid substrate, and the wiring pattern of the rigid substrate and the wiring pattern of the flexible substrate are electrically connected. 1. An image pickup apparatus , comprising:a flexible substrate having an opening portion and a wiring pattern;an image pickup device comprising a bare chip that is mounted to the flexible substrate so that a light receiving area is positioned at the opening portion, and so as to be electrically connected to the wiring pattern; anda rigid substrate having a concave portion capable of housing the image pickup device, and a wiring pattern;wherein:at least one section of the concave portion of the rigid substrate is set as a reference face for regulating an optical axis direction of the image pickup device, and at least one section of a rear face of the light receiving area in the image pickup device is firmly fixed to the reference face, andthe wiring pattern of the flexible substrate and the wiring pattern of the rigid substrate are electrically connected.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a depth of the concave portion of the rigid substrate is set so as to be less than or equal to a thickness of the image pickup device.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the image pickup device is firmly fixed to the reference face of the concave portion via a spacer ...

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Номер записи: 56
10-04-2014 дата публикации

In-vivo information acquisition system and method for controlling in-vivo information acquisition system

Номер: US20140100422A1
Автор: Hideharu Miyahara, Kenji Miyata
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An in-vivo information acquisition system is an in-vivo information acquisition system including an in-vivo information acquisition apparatus provided with a configuration capable of transmitting a wireless signal which includes in-vivo information about an inside of a subject, and a terminal apparatus provided with a configuration capable of receiving the wireless signal transmitted from the in-vivo information acquisition apparatus outside the subject, wherein the terminal apparatus includes a reception confirmation signal transmission section generating and transmitting a reception confirmation signal when the wireless signal which includes the in-vivo information about the subject can be received; and the in-vivo information acquisition apparatus includes a storage section, and a control section causing the wireless signal which includes the in-vivo information about the subject to be transmitted and at the same time, causing the same in-vivo information as included in the transmitted wireless signal to be stored into the storage section at least during a period during which the reception confirmation signal cannot be received.

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Номер записи: 57
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Disposable, Self-Contained Laryngoscope and Method of Using Same

Номер: US20140100428A1
Автор: Vasan Nilesh R.
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A laryngoscope has a handle, a rigid cylindrical tube, and an optical subassembly. The handle has a distal end and a proximate end. The tube is hollow and also has a distal end having a distal opening and a proximate end having a proximate opening. The optical subassembly includes a light source located within the handle, a power source located within the handle and in communication with the light source and a light carrier extending between the handle and the tube and in communication with the light source and providing light inside and along the entire length of the tube. 1. A laryngoscope comprising:a handle;a tube constructed of a translucent material and having a proximal end coupled with the handle, a distal end including a distal opening, and an interior extending from the proximal end to the distal end; andan optical subassembly providing light into the interior of the tube so that a first portion of the light exits the interior of the tube via the distal opening and a second portion of the light propagates into the translucent material to illuminate the tube.2. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , wherein the optical subassembly further comprises:a light source located within the handle;a power source located within the handle and in communication with the light source; anda light carrier extending between the handle and the tube and in communication with the light source, the light carrier for providing light into the interior of the tube.3. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , wherein the translucent material is a transparent material.4. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , further comprising a strip of protective material located on the tube adjacent to the proximate end of the tube.5. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , wherein the tube further comprises a proximal opening claim 1 , the proximal opening and the distal opening cooperating with one another to define a line of sight through the tube.6. An emergency airway kit for clearing a patient's airway claim 1 , comprising: a ...

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Номер записи: 58
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MICRO ROBOTIC IMAGING DEVICE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

Номер: US20200000323A1
Автор: Cowley Matthew S.
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A micro robotic imaging device includes a housing, a camera coupled to the housing, and legs coupled to the housing. The legs are movable relative to one another to move the camera within a patient's body for capturing imagery of the patient's body. 1. A micro robotic imaging device , comprising:a housing;a camera coupled to the housing; andlegs coupled to the housing, the legs movable relative to one another to move the camera within a patient's body for capturing imagery of the patient's body.2. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the legs claim 1 , the camera claim 1 , or combinations thereof are in wireless communication with a remote console.3. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 2 , wherein the remote console is configured to operate the legs claim 2 , the camera claim 2 , or combinations thereof.4. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the camera is movable relative to the housing.5. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the legs are movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position.6. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 5 , wherein when the legs are disposed in the retracted position claim 5 , the micro robotic imaging device is configured to pass through a surgical cannula for selectively positioning the micro robotic imaging device within the patient's body.7. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 5 , wherein when the legs are disposed in the extended position claim 5 , the legs are movable relative to the housing to enable the micro robotic imaging device to crawl.8. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 1 , wherein a first leg of the legs includes a foot configured to grasp tissue.9. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 8 , wherein the foot is movable relative to the first leg.10. The micro robotic imaging device of claim 9 , wherein the foot includes a first arm and a second arm.11. A micro robotic imaging system for capturing imagery of a ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SINGLE USE LARYNGOSCOPE HANDLE FOR USE IN DUAL COMPONENT LARYNGOSCOPE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160000305A1
Автор: Dan Gabriel, Elbaz Aviram, Kobets Igor
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Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle. 2. The handle according to wherein said end cap includes a cap ring disposed between said support member and said at least one frangible member for ensuring snapping of said at least one frangible member on said manual actuation of said end cap from said pre-actuated position.3. The handle according to wherein said cap ring has a top surface flush with a top surface of each said at least one frangible member.4. The handle according to wherein said manual actuation of said end cap involves rotation of said end cap with respect to said hand grip.5. A dual component laryngoscope assembly including a single use laryngoscope handle in accordance with .6. The handle according to wherein said manual actuation of said end cap involves rotation of said end cap with respect to said hand grip.7. The handle according to wherein said manual actuation of said end cap involves rotation of said end cap with respect to said hand grip.8. A dual component laryngoscope assembly including a single use laryngoscope handle in accordance with .9. A dual component laryngoscope assembly including a single use laryngoscope handle in accordance with .10. A dual component laryngoscope assembly including a single use laryngoscope handle in accordance with . The invention relates to laryngoscope assemblies in general and laryngoscope handles in particular.ISO 7376 standardizes dual component laryngoscope assemblies including a removable double snap fit engagement of a laryngoscope blade into an operative intubation ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPY CAPSULE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ENDOSCOPY CAPSULE

Номер: US20160000375A1
Автор: FÖRTSCH Stefan, Kuth Rainer
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An endoscopy capsule is provided for detecting a metabolic product of a bacterium located in a gastrointestinal tract, wherein the endoscopy capsule has a sensor unit with two electrodes and has a capsule shell that encloses a usable space, and wherein the electrodes are routed through the capsule shell. 1. An endoscopy capsule for detecting a metabolic product of a bacterium located in a gastrointestinal tract , the endoscopy capsule comprising:a sensor unit with two electrodes; anda capsule shell that encloses a usable space,wherein the electrodes are routed through the capsule shell.2. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electrodes are needle-shaped.3. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , the wherein free ends of the electrodes protruding out from the capsule shell are rounded.4. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the capsule shell is in multiple parts cohesively bonded to one another.5. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor unit comprises a semiconductor plate claim 1 , which lies in the usable space claim 1 , at least in parts at a distance from the capsule shell.6. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor unit comprises an ammonia-sensitive sensor.7. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a position of a center of mass relative to a center of volume is predefined in such a way that claim 1 , starting from the position of the center of volume claim 1 , the center of mass is offset in a direction of the electrodes.8. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the endoscopy capsule is configured exclusively to detect ammonia in a gastrointestinal tract and has no functional units beyond this.9. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the capsule shell is made from a thermoplastic material.10. The endoscopy capsule as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the capsule shell is an injected molded part.11. A method for producing an ...

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Номер записи: 61
04-01-2018 дата публикации

UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180000358A1
Автор: Chen Chien-Cheng, Chen Yi-Ju, Chuang Chiao-Hsiung
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An upper gastrointestinal bleeding monitoring system includes a detection device and a signal processing device to determine bleeding condition of an upper gastrointestinal tract by using relation of time and intensity ratios of RGB three primary colors. The detecting device is placed to the upper gastrointestinal tract of a patient via his/her mouth or nasal passage and then stay the upper gastrointestinal tract for several days for detection of bleeding. The signal processing device may receive and display signal from the detection device to help medical professionals check if bleeding occurs in an upper gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, a procedure of determination of bleeding in an upper gastrointestinal tract with the upper gastrointestinal bleeding monitoring system is described. 1. An upper gastrointestinal bleeding monitoring system , comprising:a detection device including a cable, a bleeding detecting device and a signal transmission module, wherein the bleeding detecting device is coupled to the signal transmission module with the cable and provided to output a time signal of RGB three primary colors; and a signal processing device including a signal display and receiving the time signal of RGB three primary colors from the bleeding detecting device, wherein the signal processing device analyzes an intensity ratio of the time signal of RGB three primary colors, determines bleeding condition according to the intensity ratio of the time signal of RGB three primary colors, provides bleeding alarm, and evaluates bleeding time.2. The upper gastrointestinal bleeding monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the position of the bleeding detecting device in an upper gastrointestinal tract can be adjusted by the cable.3. The upper gastrointestinal bleeding monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the bleeding detecting device is put into an upper gastrointestinal tract of a patient via his/her nasal passage or mouse.4. The upper gastrointestinal ...

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Номер записи: 62
07-01-2016 дата публикации

DENTAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF PROTECTING DENTITIONS DURING A TRANSORAL PROCEDURE WITH THE APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160001027A1
Автор: Akervall Jan, Schwank Johann Walter, Thomas Valarie
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A dental appliance for protecting teeth has two front flaps separated by a forward cusp, and two side flaps separated from the forward front flaps by side cusps. An open area is provided in each of the forward front flaps. The appliance may also have a rear palate portion with a rear cusp. The appliance may have a line of symmetry that extends from the forward cusp to the rear cusp. Open spaces may be distributed throughout the sheet of material. 1. A dentition protecting guard for transoral medical procedures , comprising:an outer perimeter defined by two front flaps separated by a forward cusp, and two side flaps separated from said front flaps by side cusps;a single, rectangular, force dissipating open area in each of said front flaps, wherein each open area has a leading portion angled toward an appliance line of symmetry and a trailing portion angled away from said line of symmetry;wherein a first line parallel a long side of a first of said rectangular open areas intersects with a second line parallel a long side of a second of said rectangular open areas outside of said outer perimeter,wherein said first line and said second line intersect with said line of symmetry outside of said outer perimeter;a symmetric, arch-shaped bite line area extending through said line of symmetry said bite line area only located behind said open areas;a first side of said bite line area extending through a first set of circular, force dissipating open spaces and a second side of said bite line area extending through a second set of circular, force dissipating open spaces; andan arch-shaped rear palate portion continuously extending from said first set of circular open spaces to said second set of circular open spaces;wherein said line of symmetry extends from said forward cusp to a rear cusp in said rear palate portion, wherein said forward cusp and said rear cusp extend inwardly into said intubation guard the same amount.2. The guard of claim 1 , wherein said two front flaps ...

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Номер записи: 63
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SCREENING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA THERAPY

Номер: US20150005642A1
Автор: Bolea Stephen L., Eastwood Peter R., Hillman David R., Tesfayesus Wondimeneh
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Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway. 123-. (canceled)24. A method of assessing a patient's suitability for an upper airway stimulation therapy , the method comprising:observing with an imaging device whether the patient's airway experiences a collapse at the level of the patient's soft palate, the collapse comprising at least one of (i) the patient's soft palate moving towards the patient's posterior pharyngeal wall and (ii) the patient's left lateral pharyngeal wall moving towards the patient's right lateral pharyngeal wall; andreceiving a criterion, the criterion concerning the patient's suitability for the upper airway stimulation therapy.25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:instructing the patient to protrude the patient's tongue while observing a response of the patient's airway with the imaging device.26. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:protruding the patient's tongue without nerve stimulation while observing a response of the patient's airway with the imaging device.27. The method of claim 24 , wherein the observing takes place when the patient is subjected to drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE).28. The method of claim 24 , wherein the collapse is a complete collapse of the patient's airway.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the observing takes place when the patient is subjected to drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE).30. ...

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Номер записи: 64
05-01-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170004626A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Satomi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An image processing device includes a processor including hardware. The processor is configured to: detect an area not suitable for an observation inside each image included in an image group in which images are acquired in time sequence; calculate an importance of the image for each of the images included in the image group based on the area not suitable for the observation inside the image; integrate the importance in order of time sequence; and determine whether the integrated value exceeds a threshold value. 1. An image processing device comprising: detect an area not suitable for an observation inside each image included in an image group in which images are acquired in time sequence;', 'calculate an importance of the image for each of the images included in the image group based on the area not suitable for the observation inside the image;', 'integrate the importance in order of time sequence; and', 'determine whether the integrated value exceeds a threshold value., 'a processor comprising hardware, wherein the processor is configured to2. The image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the processor is further configured to set the image having the importance integrated at the last time when the integrated value exceeds the threshold value as a boundary of dividing the image group into a plurality of selection ranges if the processor determines that the integrated value exceeds the threshold value.3. The image processing device according to claim 2 ,wherein the processor is further configured to select a representative image from the images included in each of the selection ranges.4. The image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the area not suitable for the observation is an area other than an area suitable for the observation.5. The image processing device according to claim 4 ,wherein the area not suitable for the observation is at least one of an area in which residue or bubbles are reflected, an area in which a deep part of a lumen ...

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Номер записи: 65
07-01-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, METHOD OF OPERATING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210004961A1
Автор: KAWANO Hironao, NISHIYAMA Takeshi, TAKAHASHI Masaki
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An image processing apparatus includes: an identification circuit configured to calculate a characteristic of each of a plurality of image groups captured when a capsule endoscope is introduced into a subject multiple times, each image group being a group of images that are captured each time the capsule endoscope is introduced into the subject, and identify, based on the calculated characteristic, a first region or a second region in each image group, the first region being a region that does not include an image of the subject captured by the capsule endoscope, the second region being a region that is regarded as not including the captured image of the subject; and a first specifying circuit configured to specify at least one section of the subject in the image groups, the at least one section including the first region or the second region. 1. An image processing apparatus that performs image processing on an image captured by a capsule endoscope introduced into a subject , the image processing apparatus comprising: calculate a characteristic of each of a plurality of image groups captured when the capsule endoscope is introduced into the subject multiple times, each image group being a group of images that are captured each time the capsule endoscope is introduced into the subject, and', 'identify, based on the calculated characteristic, a first region or a second region in each image group, the first region being a region that does not include an image of the subject captured by the capsule endoscope, the second region being a region that is regarded as not including the captured image of the subject; and, 'an identification circuit configured to'}a first specifying circuit configured to specify at least one section of the subject in the plurality of image groups, the at least one section including the first region or the second region.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first specifying circuit is configured to specify the ...

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Номер записи: 66
14-01-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160007829A1
Автор: CHUN Minkyung
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

A first signal ratio (−log(B/G)) between a B image signal and a G image signal is calculated. A second signal ratio (−log(G/R)) between the G image signal and an R image signal is calculated. A difference between first and second signal ratios in a first area and first and second signal ratios in a second area is increased to enhance a color difference between normal mucosa and an abnormal region (an atrophic mucosal region and a deep blood vessel region). An image after enhancing the color difference is displayed on a monitor. 1. An image processing device comprising:an image signal inputting unit for inputting image signals of three colors;a signal ratio calculator for calculating a first signal ratio between the image signals of two colors and a second signal ratio between the image signals of two colors different from the first signal ratio, based on the image signals of three colors;a color difference enhancer for performing a first expansion process, the first expansion process expanding a difference between first and second signal ratios in a first area and first and second signal ratios in a second area different from the first area; anda display unit for displaying an image in which a color difference between normal mucosa and a first abnormal region on an object of interest is enhanced based on the first and second signal ratios subjected to the first expansion process.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first expansion process is a process for expanding a radial coordinate difference between the first and second signal ratios in the first area and the first and second signal ratios in the second area.3. The image processing device according to claim 2 , wherein the process for expanding the radial coordinate difference is performed based on a signal obtained by polar coordinate conversion of the first and second signal ratios in the first area and a signal obtained by polar coordinate conversion of the first and second signal ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160007830A1
Автор: CHUN Minkyung
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

A first signal ratio (−log(B/G)) between a B image signal and a G image signal is calculated. A second signal ratio (−log(G/R)) between the G image signal and an R image signal is calculated. A difference between first and second signal ratios in a first area and first and second signal ratios in a specific area is increased to enhance a color difference between normal mucosa and an abnormal region (an atrophic mucosal region and a deep blood vessel region). The color difference between the normal mucosa and the abnormal region in a case where at least one of the RGB image signals is a narrowband image signal is greater than the color difference in a case where all of the RGB image signals are broadband image signals. 1. An image processing device comprising:an image signal inputting unit for inputting image signals of three colors including at least one narrowband image signal;a signal ratio calculator for calculating a first signal ratio between the image signals of predetermined two colors and a second signal ratio between the image signals of two colors different from the first signal ratio, based on the image signals of three colors;a color difference enhancer for performing an expansion process, the expansion process expanding a difference between first and second signal ratios in a first area and first and second signal ratios in a specific area different from the first area; anda display unit for displaying an image in which a color difference between normal mucosa and an abnormal region on an object of interest is enhanced based on the first and second signal ratios subjected to the expansion process, the color difference being displayed greater than a color difference in a case where all of the image signals of three colors are broadband image signals.2. The image processing device according to claim 2 , wherein a difference in reflection density between the normal mucosa and the abnormal region is greater than a difference in reflection density in the ...

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Номер записи: 68
11-01-2018 дата публикации

GUIDANCE APPARATUS AND CAPSULE MEDICAL APPARATUS GUIDANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180008131A1
Автор: KAWANO Hironao, Tanaka Yuya
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A guidance apparatus includes: a magnetic field generator configured to generate a magnetic field that acts on a magnet; a magnetic field shielding material configured to shield the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator; an operation input device configured to receive an input of at least one of a target position and a target posture for guiding a position and a posture of a capsule medical apparatus; and a controller configured to control the magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field that has been corrected to offset or reduce a deviation amount of the position or the posture of the capsule medical apparatus with respect to the target position or the target posture, caused by distortion, due to the magnetic field shielding material, of a magnetic field for guiding the capsule medical apparatus to at least one of the target position and the target posture. 1. A guidance apparatus configured to guide a capsule medical apparatus that is introduced into a subject and that internally includes a magnet , by a magnetic field , the guidance apparatus comprising:a magnetic field generator configured to generate a magnetic field that acts on the magnet for guiding the capsule medical apparatus;a magnetic field shielding material configured to shield the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator;an operation input device configured to receive an input of at least one of a target position and a target posture for guiding a position and a posture of the capsule medical apparatus; anda controller configured to control the magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field that has been corrected to offset or reduce a deviation amount of the position or the posture of the capsule medical apparatus with respect to the target position or the target posture, caused by distortion, due to the magnetic field shielding material, of a magnetic field for guiding the capsule medical apparatus to at least one of the target position and the ...

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Номер записи: 69
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

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

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

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Номер записи: 70
27-01-2022 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD OF CHANGING WAVELENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF ILLUMINATION LIGHT, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220022739A1
Автор: HIROTA Masashi, MORITA Yasunori, ON Seigo
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope apparatus includes comprises a processor. The processor causes the light source device to produce narrow band light as illumination light, and the narrow band light has a peak wavelength between a wavelength band including a local maximum of a hemoglobin absorption characteristic and a wavelength band including a local minimum of the hemoglobin absorption characteristic. The processor receives an image signal from the imaging device that outputs the image signal based on return light. The processor uses an image produced in response to the image signal to identify a state of the living body by identifying at least one of whether or not stomach mucosa is in a sterilized state, or whether or not the stomach mucosa is inflamed mucosa, outputs state identifying information indicating the state of the living body, and controls wavelength characteristics of the illumination light based on the state identifying information. 1. An endoscope control device comprising a processor including hardware ,the processor being configured to:cause a light source device to produce narrow band light as illumination light, the narrow band light having a peak wavelength between a wavelength band including a local maximum of a hemoglobin absorption characteristic and a wavelength band including a local minimum of the hemoglobin absorption characteristic;receive an image signal from an imaging device that outputs the image signal based on return light; anduse an image produced in response to the image signal to identify a state of the living body by identifying at least one of whether or not stomach mucosa is in a sterilized state, or whether or not the stomach mucosa is inflamed mucosa, output state identifying information indicating the state of the living body, and control wavelength characteristics of the illumination light based on the state identifying information.2. The endoscope control device as defined in claim 1 , whereinthe processor causes the light source device ...

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Номер записи: 71
08-01-2015 дата публикации

WIRELESS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150011829A1
Автор: Duan Xiaodong, Wang Junjie, Wang Xinhong, XIAO Guohua
Принадлежит: ANKON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

The present invention relates to a wireless capsule endoscope and a power supply control method thereof. The method includes controlling the power supply of the capsule endoscope wirelessly and automatically adjusting power consumption of the power supply in the capsule endoscope. The wireless capsule endoscope includes a capsule casing, a light generator arranged at outside of the capsule casing, an opto-electronic switching starter arranged in the capsule casing, a power supply, a control module, a posture sensor, an illumination unit, an image processing device and a radio frequency transmission unit. The power supply being driven by the light generator in the present invention can effectively solve the incompatible problem between a traditional magnetic switch and a magnetic control device. Meanwhile, the control module and the posture detector enable the power supply to be in different working status under different states, which can prolong the service life of the power supply of the capsule endoscope. 1. A wireless capsule endoscope comprising an illumination unit , an image processing unit; a radio frequency transmission unit and a power supply;wherein the wireless capsule endoscope further comprises an opto-electronic switching starter, a control module, a posture sensor and an external light generator, the opto-electronic switching starter and the illumination unit being mounted on an annual illumination circuit board with through holes, the power supply being arranged between the image processing unit and the radio frequency transmission unit, and the control module and the posture sensor being disposed between the power supply and the radio frequency transmission unit.2. The wireless capsule endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power supply is composed of silver oxide batteries and a power control board.3. The wireless capsule endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control module performs to process information claim 1 , and has a circuit ...

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Номер записи: 72
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Capsule Enteric Coating for Controlling Balloon Expansion Start Time

Номер: US20190014977A1
Автор: Freitas Amy, Trinh Phat Bao, Trollsas Mikael
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The present invention discloses a capsule endoscope with specific gravity control. The capsule endoscope comprises a housing to enclose various components, an inflatable device attached to a first longitudinal end of the capsule unit and an enteric coated shell attached to the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to enclose the inflatable device between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit. The various components include a camera sub-system for capturing image frames. The inflatable device comprises an inflatable membrane and an effervescent formulation inside the inflatable membrane. The enteric coated shell fits tightly onto the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to prevent body liquid from leaking into a space between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit when the capsule unit travels in human gastrointestinal tract after being swallowed. 1. A capsule endoscope with specific gravity control , comprising: a battery;', 'a light source;', 'a camera sub-system for capturing image frames of a scene illuminated by the light source;', 'a housing adapted to be swallowed, wherein the battery, the light source and the camera sub-system are enclosed in the housing; and, 'a capsule unit comprisingan inflatable device attached to a first longitudinal end of the capsule unit, wherein the inflatable device comprises an inflatable balloon and an effervescent formulation inside the inflatable balloon; andan enteric coated shell attached to the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to enclose the inflatable device between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit; andwherein the enteric coated shell fits tightly onto the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to prevent body liquid from leaking into a space between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit when the capsule unit travels in human gastrointestinal tract after being swallowed; andwherein enteric coating on the enteric coated shell prevents or delays body liquid infusion ...

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Номер записи: 73
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Endoscopic Fluid Aspiration Device

Номер: US20200015792A1
Автор: GADDAM Srinivas, Gupta Kapil, JAMIL Laith, LO Simon, Pimentel Mark, REZAIE Ali
Принадлежит: CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

An endoscopic device for use in a patient's body in disclosed. The endoscopic device may include an outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a suction tube inside the outer sheath, a handle coupled to the distal end of the outer sheath, and a cap on the proximal end of the outer sheath, positioned to seal the proximal end of the outer sheath, wherein the outer sheath comprises a sterile appliance, wherein the cap is structured to open in response to a force applied through the suction tube, and wherein the suction tube comprises an internal cavity. 1. An endoscopic device for use in a patient's body , comprising:an outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end;a suction tube inside the outer sheath;a handle coupled to the distal end of the outer sheath; anda cap on the proximal end of the outer sheath, positioned to seal the proximal end of the outer sheath,wherein the outer sheath and cap maintain sterility of an internal cavity of the suction tube,wherein the cap is structured to detach in response to a force applied through the suction tube.2. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the cap comprises at least one of: a plastic claim 1 , a glucose claim 1 , and any other material that is nontoxic in the body.3. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the cap comprises a material that is dissolvable in the body.4. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the force comprises at least one of: air pressure claim 1 , water pressure claim 1 , sterile gases claim 1 , and any other force exerted by a guidewire that is configured to deploy through a middle of the suction tube.5. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the suction tube comprises at least one hole for carrying out aspiration at a target site inside the patient's body.6. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , wherein the outer sheath comprises a metal coil.7. The endoscopic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a guidewire that is configured to go through the internal cavity of the ...

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Номер записи: 74
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in digestive tract of a human body

Номер: US20150018614A1
Автор: Duan Xiaodong, Wang Junjie, Wang Xinhong, XIAO Guohua, ZHANG Shaobang
Принадлежит: ANKON TECHNOLOGIES Co., INC

A system for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in a human GI track is disclosed. The system comprises a magnetic dipole for placement in human GI track, an external magnet in a sphere shape generating dipole magnetic field and applying external translational and or rotational magnetic field force to the capsule endoscope, and a control system for moving the external magnet to manipulate the object along the variable axis in a desired direction of movement. 1. A system for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in a human GI track , comprising;a magnetic dipole for placement in human GI track; an external magnet in a sphere shape generating dipole magnetic field and applying external translational and or rotational magnetic field force to the capsule endoscope; anda control system for moving the external magnet to manipulate the object along the variable axis in a desired direction of movement.21112111012910127104754761205654120203121. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a base () claim 1 , two X-axis sliding rails () claim 1 , fixed on the base () in parallel claim 1 , at least one Y-axis sliding rail () claim 1 , vertically positioned to the X-axis sliding rails () along a horizontal plane claim 1 , two X-axis modules () claim 1 , respectively fixed to the ends of Y-axis sliding rail () and slidingly joined with the X-axis sliding rails () claim 1 , a Z-axis supporting frame () vertically set on and slidingly-joined with the Y-axis sliding rail () claim 1 , a Z-axis sliding rail () vertically disposed with respect to the horizontal plane claim 1 , fixed on the Z-axis supporting frame () claim 1 , a Z-axis cantilever () which is parallel to the horizontal plane and whose one end is slidingly-joined with the Z-axis sliding rail () claim 1 , having one end slidingly connected to Z-axis supporting frame () through . a frame () connected with the other end of the Z-axis cantilever () claim 1 , a Z-axis motor () driving the Z-axis ...

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Номер записи: 75
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in digestive tract of a human body

Номер: US20150018615A1
Автор: Duan Xiaodong, Wang Xinhong, XIAO Guohua
Принадлежит: ANKON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

System and method to provide a suspended capsule endoscope at a liquid gas interface is described. The capsule comprises a permanent magnetic dipole and has a density greater than the density of the liquid. An sphere-shaped external magnet is used to suspend and control the movement of the capsule endoscope at the liquid/gas interface. The capsule endoscope can translate along variable axes, rotate and tilt, according to the movement of the external magnet. The external magnet performs a translation and rotation simultaneously to keep the capsule endoscope still and anchored at the same position of the liquid/gas interface. The external magnet adjusts its distance to the liquid/gas interface during the rotation in order to apply a constant magnetic field force to the capsule endoscope. 1. A capsule endoscope system , comprising 'a permanent magnetic dipole, wherein the capsule endoscope has a mass center and the permanent magnetic dipole has a magnetic center; and', 'a capsule endoscope suspended in a liquid environment having a liquid/gas interface, comprising'}an external magnetic field, interacting with the permanent magnetic dipole inside the capsule endoscope to position and orient the capsule endoscope at the gas/liquid interface;wherein the density of capsule endoscope is larger than the density of the liquid.2. The capsule endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the mass of the capsule endoscope is larger than 3 g.3. The capsule endoscope of claim 1 , wherein a magnetic moment of the permanent magnetic dipole inside the capsule endoscope is between 0.001-0.6 Am claim 1 ,4. The capsule endoscope of claim 1 , wherein a mass of the capsule endoscope is between 3-8 g.5. The capsule endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic moment of the external magnetic field is at 2000 Am.6. The capsule endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the distance between the magnetic center and mass center is less than 2 mm.7. The capsule endoscope of claim 1 , wherein the line connecting the ...

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Номер записи: 76
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170018083A1
Автор: Kuramoto Masayuki
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

Disclosed is a medical image processing device for generating an image in which a difference in color between an abnormal part where a gastric mucosa is atrophied, and a normal part is enhanced. 1. A medical image processing device comprising:an image signal input processing unit which performs input processing of a first color image signal;a signal ratio calculation unit which calculates a first signal ratio between image signals of two colors in the first color image signal and a second signal ratio between image signals of two colors different from those in the first signal ratio; anda first moving processing unit which performs, in a feature space formed by the first signal ratio and the second signal ratio, first processing for moving, among a first range, a second range, and a third range where an observation target in a subject is distributed, the coordinates of the second range to a reference range determined in the feature space, and second processing for moving at least one of the coordinates of the first range and the coordinates of the third range without moving the second range.2. The medical image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first processing is performed for moving the coordinates of the second range to the reference range by changing a radius vector of the coordinates of the second range in the feature space.3. The medical image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the second processing is performed for moving the coordinates of the first range and the coordinates of the third range so as to be distant from each other by changing an angle of the coordinates of the first range and an angle of the coordinates of the third range in the feature space.4. The medical image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the reference range is a range which includes the origin of the feature space, and does not include the first range and the third range.5. The medical image processing device according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-01-2016 дата публикации

MANEUVERING COILS SETUP FOR MANEUVERING A SWALLOWABLE IN-VIVO DEVICE

Номер: US20160022123A1
Автор: HASON Eshel, KATZNELSON Ehud, ROTEM Haim
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A ternary coil assembly (TCA) is provided, which may include an anterior coil, a posterior coil adjacently mounted side by side with respect to, and electrically isolated from and forming a plane with, the anterior coil, and an ancillary coil encircling, and electrically isolated from, the anterior and posterior coils. A magnetic field maneuvering system may include a number N of TCAs that may be positioned circularly. The circularly positioned TCAs, by manipulating their electrical current, may be operated to generate a magnetic field maneuvering pattern (MMP) such that a magnetic field may be generated in a first direction to orient a device in that direction, and a magnetic field gradient in a second direction to apply a movement force in the second direction. The direction of the magnetic field and the direction of the magnetic field gradient may differ, that is, they may be controlled independently. 1. A magnetic system for maneuvering an in-vivo device in an operating region , the magnetic system comprising:a number N of ternary coil assemblies, each ternary coil assembly comprising:an anterior coil and a conjugated posterior coil, the anterior and posterior coils adjacently mounted side by side, the anterior and posterior coils respectively having an anterior axis and a posterior axis parallel to said anterior axis, each of the anterior and posterior coils configured to individually generate a magnetic field in a direction aligned with the respective axis and, jointly, in a direction which is at angle with respect to the axes; andan ancillary coil attached to, or encircling the, anterior and posterior coils and having an ancillary axis parallel to, and in-between, the anterior and posterior axes,wherein the N ternary coil assemblies are positioned to form a circle having a plane such that the anterior coils are positioned on one side of the plane and the posterior coils are positioned on the opposite side of the plane, and wherein each ternary coil assembly ...

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Номер записи: 78
28-01-2016 дата публикации

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE CONTROL DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20160022124A1
Автор: DENG Wenjun, Li Yi, Sun Ping, Wang Jianping
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN JIFU TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

The present invention applies to the field of medical devices, and provides capsule endoscope control device and system. The capsule endoscope control device comprises: a frame; a rotating apparatus, disposed on the frame; a movement arm, secured to the rotating apparatus, a tail end of the movement arm being provided with a permanent magnet; and a driving apparatus, electrically connected to the rotating apparatus and the movement arm, and configured to receive an external movement control instruction, drive the rotating apparatus, the movement arm and the permanent magnet to move, and control position and posture of the capsule endoscope in a human body via a magnetic force of the permanent magnet. According to the present invention, by means of electrical control, the driving apparatus controls movement of the rotating apparatus and the movement arm, the permanent magnet disposed on the movement arm controls position and posture of the capsule endoscope in the human body, such that the capsule endoscope picks up complete images on the stomach, and accuracy and precision of medical diagnosis are improved. 1. A capsule endoscope control device , comprising:a frame;a rotating apparatus, disposed on the frame;a movement arm, secured to the rotating apparatus, a tail end of the movement arm being provided with a permanent magnet; anda driving apparatus, electrically connected to the rotating apparatus and the movement arm, and configured to receive an external movement control instruction, drive the rotating apparatus, the movement arm and the permanent magnet to move, and control position and posture of the capsule endoscope in a human body via a magnetic force of the permanent magnet.2. The capsule endoscope control device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a base supported on the ground claim 1 , and a back plate perpendicularly secured to the base along a longitudinal direction; andthe rotating apparatus is secured to the back plate.3. The capsule ...

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Номер записи: 79
28-01-2016 дата публикации

WATERPROOF LARYNGOSCOPE AND WATERPROOF STRUCTURE

Номер: US20160022131A1
Автор: CHAN KAI-CHENG, CHANG Chin-Chia
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A waterproof laryngoscope and a waterproof structure are revealed. The waterproof laryngoscope includes a laryngoscope body and a waterproof sleeve. The laryngoscope body consists of a handle and a camera tube. The handle has a fixing portion disposed with at least one stopper. The camera tube is fixed in the handle and extended out of the fixing portion. The waterproof sleeve is fitted over the camera tube and fixed on the handle. The waterproof sleeve includes a connection portion that is sleeved over the camera tube and fixed on the fixing portion. The connection portion is arranged with at least one fixing groove. The stopper is slid in the fixing groove and locked on a rear end of the fixing groove. Thereby not only patient's body fluid will not flow into the laryngoscope, patients are also protected from being affected by toxic chemicals and cross infection. 1. A waterproof laryngoscope comprising: a handle arranged with a fixing portion while the fixing portion is disposed with at least one stopper; and', 'a camera tube fixed in the handle and extended out of the fixing portion; and, 'a laryngoscope body having'}a waterproof sleeve fitted over the camera tube, fixed on the handle, and having a connection portion; the connection portion is fitted over the camera tube and fixed on the fixing portion; at least one fixing groove is disposed on the connection and the stopper is slid in the fixing groove and locked on a rear end of the fixing groove.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the waterproof laryngoscope further includes a washer disposed with a fixing hole and the camera tube is inserted through the washer; the washer is clipped between the fixing portion and the connection portion.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixing portion is a first receiving slot while the connection portion is a first hollow cylinder; the first hollow cylinder is mounted in the first receiving slot; the stopper is disposed on an inner sidewall of the ...

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Номер записи: 80
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Controlled image capturing method including position tracking and system used therein

Номер: US20170020374A1
Автор: Duan Xiaodong, Wang Xinhong, XIAO Guohua
Принадлежит: ANKON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

The present invention provides a method to control the image capturing process by tracking the positions of the capsule endoscope. The images are taken only when there is either new position and/or new orientation change of the capsule endoscope. The method provided by the present invention, effectively decreased the total amount of images that a doctor need to review, and improves the power consumption of the capsule endoscope examination process. 1. An computer executable examination method using a capsule endoscope , comprisingintroducing the capsule endoscope into a target area, wherein the capsule endoscope comprises a permanent magnetic dipole and a camera on one end of the capsule endoscope;providing an external location system, configured to sensing a magnetic field generated by the permanent magnetic dipole of the capsule endoscope;{'sub': i', 'c', 'i', 'i', 'c', 'c, 'moving the capsule endoscope from a previous position Pto a first position P, wherein when capsule endoscope has a previous orientation Oat the previous position P, and has a first orientation Oat the first position P;'}{'sub': c', 'i', 'c', 'i, 'calculating a distance D between Pand P; or/and calculating a difference N between Oand O; and'}{'sub': c', 'c, 'determining if an image should be taken when the capsule endoscope is taken at Pand/or orientation O, based on the value of distance D or angle N,'}wherein i is an integer greater than 0 and c is an integer greater than 0.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein moving the capsule endoscope to a first position further includes moving the capsule endoscope by peristalsis.3. The method of claim 1 , further compriseObtaining a total picture count n, wherein n is an integer greater than zero.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprises comparing a distance between P−P claim 3 , wherein 0 Подробнее

Номер записи: 81
26-01-2017 дата публикации

CAPSULE MEDICAL DEVICE GUIDE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170020375A1
Автор: Chiba Atsushi, KAWANO Hironao
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A capsule medical device guide system includes: a guide unit configured to guide a capsule medical device by a magnetic field; a position detecting unit configured to detect positional information of the capsule medical device; a display unit configured to display information relating to the capsule medical device within a subject; a scale displayed on the display unit and representing a position of the capsule medical device within the subject; a mark representing, on the scale, an area where the magnetic field is in capable of guiding the capsule medical device; a first indicator representing, on the scale, a boundary position of a range in the area; a second indicator representing, on the scale, a current position of the capsule medical device; and a control unit configured to control positions of the first and second indicators on the scale based on the positional information. 1. A capsule medical device guide system configured to guide a capsule medical device that captures inside a subject into which a liquid is introduced , the capsule medical device guide system comprising:a guide unit configured to guide the capsule medical device by a magnetic field;a position detecting unit configured to detect positional information of the capsule medical device;a display unit configured to display information relating to the capsule medical device within the subject;a scale displayed on the display unit and representing a position of the capsule medical device within the subject;a mark representing, on the scale, an area where the magnetic field is capable of guiding the capsule medical device;a first indicator representing, on the scale, a boundary position of a range in the area where the capsule medical device is capable of being guided;a second indicator representing, on the scale, a current position of the capsule medical device; anda control unit configured to control positions of the first indicator and the second indicator on the scale based on the positional ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Intubation System

Номер: US20180020902A1
Автор: Eugenia Fuhr, Toralf Popp, Ulrich Merz, Urs Vogel
Принадлежит: Karl Storz SE and Co KG

An intubation system includes an intubation instrument for capturing an image, wherein the intubation instrument has a first interface for providing an image signal representing the captured image, a display device with a second interface for receiving the image signal, wherein the display device is provided and designed to display the image captured by the intubation instrument, and a cable with a third interface at a first end of the cable and with a fourth interface at a second end of the cable. The first, second, third, and fourth interfaces are designed such that the first interface at the intubation instrument is connectable directly to the second interface at the display device and is alternatively connectable directly to the third interface at the cable, and such that the second interface at the display device is connectable directly to the first interface at the intubation instrument and is alternatively connectable directly to the fourth interface at the cable.

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Номер записи: 83
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Adaptive laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope

Номер: US20180020906A1
Автор: Brechtold Marcus, Deppisch Christopher, Efinger Andreas, Fuhr Eugenia, Hagen Roland, Kupferschmid Petra, Merz Ulrich, Nettelroth Vincent, Staud Ralf
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 84
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Adaptive laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope

Номер: US20180020907A1
Автор: Aleckner Martina
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An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope includes a proximal end. a distal end. a first chain arranged between the ends and composed of a plurality of chain links connected in pairs in an articulated manner, a second chain arranged between the ends and composed of a plurality of chain links connected in pairs in an articulated manner, and a spacer component, connected at a first end in an articulated manner to the first chain, and connected at a second end in an articulated manner to the second chain. One or more or all of the articulated connections between the chain links of the first chain, the chain links of the second chain and the spacer component are provided as a form-fit hinge. 1. An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope , comprising:a proximal end;a distal end;a first chain arranged between the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade and composed of a plurality of chain links which are each connected in pairs in an articulated manner;a second chain arranged between the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade and composed of a plurality of chain links which are each connected in pairs in an articulated manner;a spacer component, wherein a first end of the spacer component is connected in an articulated manner to one of the chain links of the first chain, and wherein a second end of the spacer component is connected in an articulated manner to one of the chain links of the second chain,wherein one or more or all of the articulated connections between the chain links of the first chain, the chain links of the second chain and the spacer component comprise a form-fit hinge.2. The adaptive blade according to claim 1 , whereinthe adaptive blade has a plurality of spacer components,a first end of each spacer component of the plurality of spacer components is connected in an articulated manner to one of the plurality of chain links of the first chain,a second end of each spacer component of the plurality of spacer components is connected in an ...

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Номер записи: 85
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING A STRICTURE ALONG THE BILIARY AND/OR PANCREATIC TRACT

Номер: US20220039644A1
Автор: DAYTON Peter L., Gessler, III Raymond D., KOMANDURI SRINADH
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Medical devices for use along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract. An example system for treating a stricture, for example along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract, may include a guidewire for antegrade stricture crossing along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract. The guidewire may have a distal end region and a proximal end region. A hub may be coupled to the proximal end region. A tubular sheath may be slidably disposed along the guidewire. The tubular sheath may have a plurality of slots formed therein. The hub may be configured to secure the axial position of the tubular sheath relative to the guidewire. 1. A system for treating a stricture , the system comprising:a guidewire for antegrade stricture crossing along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract, the guidewire having a distal end region and a proximal end region;a hub coupled to the proximal end region;a tubular sheath slidably disposed along the guidewire, the tubular sheath having a plurality of slots formed therein; andwherein the hub is configured to secure the axial position of the tubular sheath relative to the guidewire.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an introducer sheath claim 1 , wherein the guidewire is configured to be advanced through the introducer sheath.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an endoscope claim 1 , wherein the guidewire is configured to be advanced through the endoscope.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sheath has a proximal portion having a first slot density and a distal portion having a second slot density greater than the first slot density.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sheath has a proximal region free of slots.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slots define a plurality of beams including a first beam and a plurality of rings including a first ring in the tubular sheath claim 1 , wherein the first beam has a first beam height claim 1 , wherein the first ring has a first ring length claim 1 , and where the ...

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Номер записи: 86
02-02-2017 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE AND CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20170027418A1
Автор: MAKINO Yukiharu
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A battery module including: a first battery; a second battery; a connection plate wholly disposed between the first and second batteries. Where the connection plate has: a first portion electrically connected to a first metal electrode of the first battery, the first metal electrode having a first polarity; a second portion electrically connected to a second metal electrode of the second battery, the second metal electrode having an opposite polarity than the first polarity; and a connecting portion connecting the first and second portions through one or more folded portions. 1. A battery module comprising:a first battery;a second battery; a first portion electrically connected to a first metal electrode of the first battery, the first metal electrode having a first polarity;', 'a second portion electrically connected to a second metal electrode of the second battery, the second metal electrode having an opposite polarity than the first polarity; and', 'a connecting portion connecting the first and second portions through one or more folded portions., 'a connection plate wholly disposed between the first and second batteries, the connection plate having2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the first battery and the second battery having a same outer diameter when viewed in a direction from the first battery towards the second battery.3. The battery module according claim 2 , wherein the connection plate is disposed within a cross-sectional area defined by the first and second batteries when viewed in the direction.4. The battery module according claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing agent disposed between the first and second batteries to encapsulate the connection plate therein.5. The battery module of claim 4 , wherein the first battery and the second battery having the same outer diameter when viewed in a direction from the first battery towards the second battery and the reinforcing agent is contained within a cross-section area defined by ...

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Номер записи: 87
02-02-2017 дата публикации

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE AND CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170027425A1
Автор: MITSUHASHI Kei
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A capsule endoscope includes an image pickup device, a memory configured to store brightness information acquired by the image pickup device, and a control section configured to perform control to compare the brightness information acquired by the image pickup device with brightness information acquired by the image pickup device immediately before acquiring the brightness information and stored in the memory, cause the image pickup device to acquire brightness information when the comparison result is no greater than a threshold, compare the acquired brightness information with the brightness information acquired by the image pickup device immediately before and stored in the memory, and cause the image pickup device to pick up an image when the comparison result is greater than the threshold and cause the memory to store the picked-up image or cause an image transmitting section provided in the capsule endoscope to transmit the image to outside the capsule endoscope. 1. A capsule endoscope comprising:an image pickup section;a storage section configured to store brightness information acquired by the image pickup section; anda control section configured to perform control so as to compare the brightness information acquired by the image pickup section with brightness information acquired by the image pickup section immediately before acquiring the brightness information and stored in the storage section, cause the image pickup section to acquire brightness information when the comparison result is equal to or less than a threshold, compare the acquired brightness information with the brightness information acquired by the image pickup section immediately before and stored in the storage section, and cause the image pickup section to pick up an image when the comparison result is greater than the threshold, and cause the storage section to store the image or cause a transmitting section provided in the capsule endoscope to transmit the image to outside the capsule ...

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Номер записи: 88
02-02-2017 дата публикации

GASTROINTESTINAL SENSOR IMPLANTATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170027520A1
Автор: Lewis Weston, LI Pengbo, Terry Benjamin, Tsubaki Alfred, Xie Wanchuan
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A gastrointestinal (GI) sensor deployment device is disclosed. In implementations, the sensor deployment device includes an orally-administrable capsule with a tissue capture device removably coupled to the orally-administrable capsule. The tissue capture device includes a plurality of fasteners for connecting the tissue capture device to GI tissue within a body. A biometric sensor is coupled to the tissue capture device for continuous or periodic monitoring of the GI tract of the body at the GI tissue attachment location. A chamber within the orally-administrable capsule is configured to draw gastrointestinal tissue towards the plurality of fasteners when a fluid pressure of the chamber is increased. An actuator can be configured to cause an increase of the fluid pressure of the chamber. Control circuitry coupled to the actuator can be configured to trigger the actuator to cause the increase of the fluid pressure of the chamber at a selected time. 1. A sensor deployment device , comprising:an orally-administrable capsule;a tissue capture device removably coupled to the orally-administrable capsule, the tissue capture device including a plurality of fasteners for connecting the tissue capture device to gastrointestinal tissue within a body;a biometric sensor coupled to the tissue capture device;a chamber within the orally-administrable capsule, the chamber being configured to draw gastrointestinal tissue towards the plurality of fasteners when a fluid pressure of the chamber is increased;an actuator configured to cause an increase of the fluid pressure of the chamber; andcontrol circuitry coupled to the actuator, the control circuitry being configured to trigger the actuator to cause the increase of the fluid pressure of the chamber at a selected time.2. The sensor deployment device of claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry includes a processor in communication with a storage medium claim 1 , the storage medium bearing program instructions that are executable by ...

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Номер записи: 89
04-02-2016 дата публикации

MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME, AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160029925A1
Автор: Kuramoto Masayuki, SUGIZAKI Makoto
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

First RGB image signals are inputted. A first B/G ratio and a first G/R ratio are calculated. The first B/G ratio and the first G/R ratio are converted into a second B/G ratio and a second G/R ratio, respectively, through a color information conversion process. Owing to the color information conversion process, a difference between first and second observation areas in a second signal ratio space formed by the second B/G ratio and the second G/R ratio is greater than a difference between the first and second observation areas in a first signal ratio space formed by the first B/G ratio and the first G/R ratio, and a difference between the first and third observation areas in the second signal ratio space is greater than a difference between the first and third observation areas in the first signal ratio space. 1. A medical image processing device comprising:an input processing unit for performing an input process of a first color image signal;a color information obtaining section for obtaining two or more pieces of first color information from the first color image signal; and{'b': 12', '12', '13', '13', '12', '12', '13', '13, 'i': y', 'x', 'y', 'x', 'x', 'y', 'x', 'y, 'a color information converter for performing a color information conversion process to convert the two or more pieces of first color information into two or more pieces of second color information, the color information conversion process making a difference Dgreater than a difference Dand making a difference greater than a difference , the difference Dbeing a difference between a first observation area and a second observation area that differs in position from the first observation area in a first feature space formed by the two or more pieces of first color information, the difference Dbeing a difference between the first and second observation areas in a second feature space formed by the two or more pieces of second color information, the difference Dbeing a difference between the first ...

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Номер записи: 90
29-01-2015 дата публикации

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND RECEIVING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150031954A1
Автор: Kimoto Seiichiro, KOIDE Naoto, MIYAZONO Toru
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A capsule endoscope apparatus that is configured to be introduced into a subject to acquire information on an inside of the subject and to wirelessly communicate with a receiving apparatus provided outside the capsule endoscope apparatus. The capsule endoscope apparatus includes: an imaging unit configured to capture images of the subject and generate image data of the inside of the subject; a transmission unit configured to transmit a wireless signal including the image data, outside the capsule endoscope apparatus; a receiving unit configured to receive a control signal for instructing an operation of the capsule endoscope apparatus, the control signal having been transmitted from the receiving apparatus; and a capsule controller configured to activate the receiving unit in synchronization with a transmission timing when the transmission unit transmits the wireless signal. 1. A capsule endoscope apparatus that is configured to be introduced into a subject to acquire information on an inside of the subject and to wirelessly communicate with a receiving apparatus provided outside the capsule endoscope apparatus , the capsule endoscope apparatus comprising:an imaging unit configured to capture images of the subject and generate image data of the inside of the subject;a transmission unit configured to transmit a wireless signal including the image data, outside the capsule endoscope apparatus;a receiving unit configured to receive a control signal for instructing an operation of the capsule endoscope apparatus, the control signal having been transmitted from the receiving apparatus; anda capsule controller configured to activate the receiving unit in synchronization with a transmission timing when the transmission unit transmits the wireless signal, whereinthe imaging unit is configured to capture the images at a specified frame rate, andthe capsule controller is configured to decide the number of times of activation to activate the receiving unit in accordance with ...

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Номер записи: 91
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Resistance Feedback Laryngoscope

Номер: US20150031957A1
Автор: Chang Tuo-Hou, Chen Hung-Shu, Wu Hsu-Fu
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A resistance feedback laryngoscope contains a pushing grip, a trigger pad, a rotary shaft, a first transmitting rod, a second transmitting rod, and a two-step levering blade. The pushing grip includes a curved front side connecting with the two-step levering blade. The two-step levering blade includes a first movable blade, a second movable blade, and a fixed blade. The first transmitting rod and the second transmitting rod connect with the rotary shaft fixed on a drive post with a resilient element. The resilient element has a first foot butting against a locking peg proximate to the drive post and has a second foot being biased against a side piece of the rotary shaft. The trigger pad contacts with the pushing grip and curves upward slightly, and the trigger pad includes an arcuate groove formed therein, a bottom end of the arcuate groove contacts with the side piece of the rotary shaft. 1. A resistance feedback laryngoscope comprising:a pushing grip, a trigger pad, a rotary shaft, a first transmitting rod, a second transmitting rod, and a two-step levering blade, the pushing grip including a curved front side, and a bottom end of the curved front side of the pushing grip connecting with the blade set, the two-step levering blade including a first movable blade fixed on a middle section thereof, a second movable blade mounted on a front end thereof, and a fixed blade, the fixed blade coupling with the first transmitting rod and the second transmitting rod, and a front end of the first transmitting rod being coupled with the first movable blade, a front end of the second transmitting rod being connected with the second movable blade, such that the first movable blade and the second movable blade are pushed by the first transmitting rod and the second transmitting rod to raise curvedly; the first transmitting rod and the second transmitting rod connecting with the rotary shaft, the rotary shaft being fixed on a drive post, and the drive post having a resilient ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-02-2015 дата публикации

System and Method for Manufacturing a Swallowable Sensor Device

Номер: US20150033552A1
Автор: Kevin J. Powell, Michael C. Sloan, Michael R. Arneson, Roger A. Davenport, William R. Bandy
Принадлежит: Innurvation Inc

Methods and systems for manufacturing a swallowable sensor device are disclosed. Such a method includes mechanically coupling a plurality of internal components, wherein the plurality of internal components includes a printed circuit board having a plurality of projections extending radially outward. A cavity is filled with a potting material, and the mechanically coupled components are inserted into the cavity. The cavity may be pre-filled with the potting material, or may be filled after the mechanically coupled components have been inserted therein. A distal end of each projection abuts against a wall of the cavity thereby preventing the potting material from covering each distal end. The cavity is sealed with a cap causing the potting material to harden within the sealed cavity to form a housing of the swallowable sensor device, wherein the distal end of each projection is exposed to an external environment of the swallowable sensor device.

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Номер записи: 93
30-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING A GASTROINTESTINAL IMPLANT

Номер: US20200030129A1
Автор: Earley Christopher James, Maahs Tracy D.
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A surgical method includes forming a first tissue fold, piercing the first tissue fold with a needle, deploying a first tissue anchor from the needle, withdrawing the needle from the first tissue fold, deploying a second tissue anchor from the needle, with the first tissue anchor connected to the second tissue anchor to form a first tissue anchor pair, and attaching a gastrointestinal implant to the tissue anchor pair. The gastrointestinal implant may have a tether including a tether loop, with the gastrointestinal implant attached to the tissue anchor pair by positioning the tether loop between the tissue fold and first or second tissue anchor. The gastrointestinal implant may be a gastric sleeve or a device holding microbiota. 1. A surgical method , comprising:forming a first tissue fold;piercing the first tissue fold with a needle;deploying a first tissue anchor from the needle;withdrawing the needle from the first tissue fold;deploying a second tissue anchor from the needle, with the first tissue anchor connected to the second tissue anchor to form a first tissue anchor pair having a tissue anchor pair loop;moving the tissue anchor pair loop into engagement with a clasp attached to a gastrointestinal implant; andtemporarily displacing an arm of the clasp to move the tissue anchor pair loop into the clasp to attach the gastrointestinal implant to the tissue anchor pair.2. The method of further including hooking the tissue anchor pair loop on an extension projecting outwardly from the clasp.3. The method of further including temporarily displacing the arm by pivoting the arm.4. The method of wherein the arm is flexible and further including temporarily displacing the arm by bending the arm.5. A surgical method claim 1 , comprising:forming a first tissue fold;piercing the first tissue fold with a needle;deploying a first tissue anchor from the needle;withdrawing the needle from the first tissue fold;deploying a second tissue anchor from the needle, with the first ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-02-2021 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL VISUALIZATION INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20210030265A1
Автор: Gano Andrew J., Inglis Peter Douglas Colin, MAY Rhea Marie, McGrath Matthew John Ross, Ng Michael, YANG Hua
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A multifunctional visualization instrument is provided that, in certain embodiments, includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. The multifunctional visualization instrument includes a display screen on the body and a camera stick at the distal end of the body and comprising an arm and a camera. The arm of the camera stick is sized to fit within a channel of a removable laryngoscope blade. The multifunctional visualization instrument includes a port on a surface of the laryngoscope, configured to mate with an introducer and a steering input for steering the introducer, displayed on the display screen simultaneously with an image of the patient captured by the camera. 110.-. (canceled)11. A visualization instrument system , comprising:an introducer comprising an articulating distal end; a body;', 'a display screen mounted to the body;', 'a port configured to mate with the introducer to removably couple the introducer to the laryngoscope handle and communicate steering controls between the laryngoscope handle and the introducer; and', 'a camera coupled to a distal end of the body; and'}], 'a laryngoscope handle, comprising;'}a laryngoscope blade enclosing the camera within a channel of the laryngoscope blade.12. The system of claim 11 , comprising an endotracheal tube disposed about the introducer.13. The system of claim 11 , wherein the port is disposed on a rear surface of a housing of the display screen.14. The system of claim 11 , comprising one or more steering inputs configured to receive user input to generate the steering controls.15. The system of claim 11 , wherein the introducer comprises an introducer camera providing an introducer image to the display screen claim 11 , and further comprising an angular velocity sensor claim 11 , wherein a display characteristic of the introducer image is based on a signal from the angular velocity sensor.1620.-. (canceled)21. The system of claim 15 , wherein the display characteristic comprises an orientation ...

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Номер записи: 95
04-02-2021 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Номер: US20210030394A1
Автор: CASWELL JOHN BENCH, CUSCUNA DINO FRANCESCO, Kanakasabhapathi Sujith, LEDOUX NIKOLAS KEITH, PESZYNSKI MICHAEL, Poland McKee Dunn, WIGHT MICHAEL J.
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The present disclosure relates generally to the assessment and imaging of bodily organs, including transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). For example, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a TEE probe having removable or modular components, such that the TEE probe can be disassembled and reassembled by a physician. In some embodiments, the TEE probe may be compatible with components, such as gastroscopes, having various differences in size, shape, and configuration. In some embodiments, a TEE probe may comprise a gastroscope and a handle, wherein the handle and the gastroscope are removably coupled to one another by an interface, such that when the gastroscope and handle are removably coupled, a user can control various functions of the gastroscope, such as the ultrasonic imaging of an ultrasonic transducer of the gastroscope, and the movement of a distal portion of the gastroscope. 1. A transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe , comprising:a handle comprising:a proximal portion;a distal portion; anda handle-mating interface disposed at the distal portion of the handle; anda gastroscope coupled to the handle and configured to be positioned within an esophagus of a patient, the gastroscope comprising:a proximal portion;a distal portion;an ultrasonic transducer disposed at the distal portion of the gastroscope and configured to obtain ultrasonic imaging data a motor and a pull cable coupled to the motor and the distal portion of the gastroscope, wherein the motor is configured to control movement of the distal portion of the gastroscope; anda gastroscope-mating interface disposed at the proximal portion of the gastroscope, wherein the handle and the gastroscope are removably coupled via the handle-mating interface and the gastroscope-mating interface, wherein, when the handle-mating interface and the gastroscope-mating interface are coupled, the handle-mating interface is configured to transmit an electrical signal to the gastroscope via the ...

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Номер записи: 96
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Laryngoscope with Blade Position Adjustment

Номер: US20170035284A1
Автор: Fadel Dina Abi
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A laryngoscope having a blade with various motion functions. The motion functions can be invoked by pushbutton type controls on the handle of the laryngoscope, and can be accomplished mechanically, electrically, or in combination. In addition to one motion suitable for lifting the tongue, the blade can also be adjusted as to its direction of projection from the handle and distance from the handle. 1. A laryngoscope comprising:a handle having a front side, a proximal end, and a distal end;a blade movably coupled to the handle and projecting from the front side of the handle proximate the distal end of the handle; anda mechanism for moving the blade relative to the handle.2. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , further comprising:a guide linkage constraining the blade to move in at least one predetermined path relative to the handle;at least one motor housed in the handle, the at least one motor having a motion output when the motor is operating; andat least one transmission for each one of the at least one motor, which said at least one transmission moves the blade in the at least one predetermined path responsive to operation of at least one motor.3. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , further comprising:an electrical power source;electrical circuitry connected to the electrical power source and the at least one motor; andat least one switch on an exterior of the handle for each at least one motor, each at least one switch switch arranged to make and break power from the electrical power source to the at least one motor.4. The laryngoscope of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined path comprises a first predetermined path wherein the blade inclines at different angles relative to the length of the handle in a plane occupied by a longitudinal center line of the handle and a longitudinal center line of the blade.5. The laryngoscope of claim 4 , wherein the predetermined path comprises a second predetermined path wherein the blade pivots about an axis parallel to the length of the ...

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Номер записи: 97
11-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR MUTING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE DURING MANEUVERING OF A DEVICE

Номер: US20160038009A1
Автор: Khait Semion, Roth Abraham
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A switching circuit includes a first switch and a second switch respectively connecting a first terminal and a second terminal of an electrical coil to a positive terminal of a voltage source, a third switch and a fourth switch respectively connecting the first terminal and the second terminal of the electrical coil to a negative terminal of the voltage source, and a controller to control the switching circuit in a current control mode to alternate a voltage polarity of the voltage source to thereby control a magnitude and direction of the electrical current of the electrical coil, and to control the switching circuit in a current hold mode to disconnect the electrical coil from the voltage source and to short-circuit the electrical coil to maintain the magnitude and direction of the electrical current at the transition time when the switching circuit switched to the current hold mode. 1. A method for controlling an electrical current of an electrical coil , comprising: a current control mode of operation in which the switching circuit alternates a voltage polarity of the voltage source to thereby control a magnitude and direction of an electrical current of the electrical coil, and', 'a current hold mode of operation in which the switching circuit disconnects the electrical coil from the voltage source and short-circuits the electrical coil to maintain the magnitude and direction of the electrical current of the electrical coil at a transition time between the current control mode and the current hold mode., 'for an electrical coil connected to a voltage source via a switching circuit, transitioning a state of the switching circuit between,'}2. The method as in claim 1 , wherein operating the current control mode is to control a magnetic maneuvering force to maneuver an in-vivo device claim 1 , and operating the current hold mode is to maintain the magnetic maneuvering force at a value it has at the transition time claim 1 , when the switching circuit switches from ...

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Номер записи: 98
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Laryngoscope With Handle-Grip Activated Recording

Номер: US20220054000A1
Автор: Chapman Fred W., Walker Robert G.
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Disclosed are embodiments of a laryngoscope that facilitates targeted recording (video, or audio, or both video and audio) of time intervals associated with active laryngoscopy. In accordance with the teachings of the disclosure, a characteristic that reliably defines the interval of active laryngoscopy is used to trigger recording. One such characteristic is that the operator's hand is gripping the handle of the laryngoscope. Accordingly, preferred embodiments implement a laryngoscope having a handle so designed that when the handle is gripped by the operator's hand, recording is initiated and continued for as long as the operator's hand maintains a grip on the laryngoscope handle. 1. A laryngoscope comprising:an image capture module configured to capture video as a data stream;a handle having a sensor configured to detect that the handle is gripped by a hand; anda processor configured to embed a time-stamped event within the data stream based on the sensor detecting that the handle is gripped by the hand.2. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , wherein the time-stamped event corresponds to a time of a grip of the handle claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to associate the video with physiologic data obtained by a monitor-defibrillator during a period of time associated with the time of the grip.3. The laryngoscope of claim 2 , wherein the period of time starts before the time of the grip.4. The laryngoscope of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is further configured to detect that the handle is released by the hand claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to embed a second time-stamped event within the data stream based on the sensor detecting that the handle is released by the hand.5. The laryngoscope of claim 4 , wherein the time-stamped event corresponds to a time of a grip of the handle claim 4 , wherein the second time-stamped event corresponds to a time of a release of the handle claim 4 , and wherein the processor is further ...

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Номер записи: 99
06-02-2020 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPIC DETECTION METHOD

Номер: US20200037862A1
Автор: Duan Xiaodong, ZHANG Shaobang
Принадлежит: Ankon Medical Technologies (Shanghai) Co., LTD.

The present invention discloses an endoscope apparatus and an endoscopic method. The endoscope apparatus includes a release source, a tether connected to the release source, an elastic clamp member and a capsule endoscope. The elastic clamp member includes an elastic clamp cavity being interconnected to an air outlet of the release source through the tether. In a clamped state, at least a portion of the capsule endoscope is within the elastic clamp cavity, wherein the elastic clamp member has a tendency to recover from deformation to apply a clamping force to the capsule endoscope. In a released state, the elastic clamp member is expanded by the air pressure from the tether, and the capsule endoscope is released from the elastic clamp cavity. 1. An endoscope apparatus , comprising:a release source, configured to generate an acting force;a tether connected to the release source;an elastic clamp member;wherein the elastic clamp member comprises an elastic clamp cavity, and the elastic clamp cavity is interconnected to an air outlet of the release source through a tether;a capsule endoscope;wherein the capsule endoscope and the elastic clamp member are configured as:in a clamped state, at least a portion of the capsule endoscope is within the elastic clamp cavity, the elastic clamp member has an ability to recover from deformation to apply a clamping force to the capsule endoscope;in a released state, the elastic clamp member is expanded by the air pressure from the tether, and the capsule endoscope is released from the elastic clamp cavity.2. The endoscope apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one end of the tether connected to the elastic clamp member set as a spiral structure claim 1 , and the spiral structure forms a capsule accommodating cavity claim 1 , the capsule accommodating cavity is connected and placed in close proximity to the elastic clamp cavity;the spiral structure gradually unwinds with the movement of the capsule endoscope in the clamped state.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 100