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7621869 |
Next generation colonoscope
The next generation colonoscope has multiple dual view modules that are attached along the length of its shaft. Each dual view module comprises of a forward and rear image lens and a forward and...
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7612330 |
Optical scanning probe, optical scanning probe device and method for controlling the optical scanning probe
An optical scanning probe is provided and includes an optical scanning element which scans a subject with light, and a signal switching section for switching a drive signal for making the optical...
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7591785 |
Endoscopic vision system
The present invention relates to an endoscopic visioning system and related method for both forward and backward viewing of a body lumen. According to an embodiment, the system includes an...
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7553277 |
Endoscope with variable direction of view
An endoscope, comprising an elongated rigid shaft and an optical imaging system arranged at a distal end of the shaft for receiving light from an observation area, wherein the optical imaging...
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7544162 |
Optical probe
An optical probe has a tubular outer envelope, and a shaft rotatable about a rotating axis extending longitudinal direction of the outer envelope. A light guide disposed to extend along the shaft...
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7534205 |
Methods and apparatuses for selecting and displaying an image with the best focus
Methods and apparatuses for selecting and displaying an image with the best focus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a...
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7530948 |
Tethered capsule endoscope for Barrett's Esophagus screening
A capsule is coupled to a tether that is manipulated to position the capsule and a scanner included within the capsule at a desired location within a lumen in a patient's body. Images produced by...
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7517314 |
Endoscopic imaging with indication of gravity direction
A method for presenting an indicator of the upright orientation of an endoscopic image. An electronic rotation pick-up means is fixed to the housing of an endoscope. The electronic rotation pick-up...
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7470275 |
Anastomotic ring applier device providing forward and retrograde visualization
A surgical instrument for deploying an anastomotic ring device comprises a ring deployment mechanism, which is configured to receive and deploy an anastomotic ring. The instrument further comprises...
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7448995 |
Scanning endoscope
A scanning endoscope, amenable to both rigid and flexible forms, scans a beam of light across a field-of-view, collects light scattered from the scanned beam, detects the scattered light, and...
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7448993 |
Gastrointestinal tract examining apparatus
A gastrointestinal tract examining apparatus includes a capsular endoscope which examines the gastrointestinal tract, a flexible tube member, a flexible string member which is inserted in the tube...
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7435217 |
Scanned beam imagers and endoscopes with positionable light collector
Apparatuses and methods for scanned beam imagers and scanned beam endoscopes having a positionable light collector are disclosed. In one aspect, a scanned beam imager includes a scanned beam source...
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7427263 |
Method and interface for operating a variable direction of view endoscope
A method and system are provided for configuring a variable direction of view endoscope generally comprising a graphical user interface and an endoscope having a view controlling device for moving...
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7427262 |
Endoscope with deflected distal viewing
An endoscope with deflected distal viewing, comprises a rigid tube containing observation means, themselves comprising a distal deflector prism having a viewing axis that is inclined relative to...
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7374533 |
Tip structure for variable direction of view endoscope
A variable direction of view endoscope generally comprising an endoscope shaft, an objective optical system disposed in the distal end of the shaft that defines a view vector movable relative to...
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7371209 |
Endoscope head
The invention relates to an endoscope head which is equipped with a plurality of function-related units such as an optical/lens system, illuminating elements, rinsing nozzles and the like. The...
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7364543 |
Paired angled rotation scanning probes and methods of use
Probes, and systems and methods for optically scanning a conical volume in front of a probe, for use with an imaging modality, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). A probe includes an...
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7344494 |
Endoscope with variable direction of view module
A flexible variable direction of view endoscope with a pivotable view vector and a rotatable distal section.
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7322934 |
Endoscope
An endoscope comprises an inserting unit main body, and a head unit that is freely detachably attached to the distal end of the inserting unit main body and that includes an image pickup device...
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7294102 |
Method and apparatus for providing depth control or z-actuation
A position control apparatus for controlling position along an axis, comprising: an extensible member that can be extended and contracted along said axis, comprising shape memory alloy locatable to...
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7273452 |
Vision catheter system including movable scanning plate
A disposable imaging catheter that produces high resolution, color images comparable to those obtained from an endoscope. The device may also be made to function as a guidewire. The device may also...
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7261687 |
Forward scanning imaging optical fiber probe
Probes, and systems and methods for optically scanning a conical volume in front of a probe, for use with an imaging modality, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). A probe includes an...
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7229406 |
Device for positioning at least one optical component inside an endoscopic system
A device for positioning at least one optical component inside an endoscopic system has a housing through which an optical axis of the endoscopic system extends and in which the at least one...
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7175593 |
Variable view arthroscope with charge coupled device
A variable view arthroscope includes a tubular housing having a longitudinal axis and an input end, an input lens and a CCD in the input end of the housing for capturing and relaying an image...
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7154527 |
Optical device
Stereoscopic device including at least two apertures, each including a light valve, a multi wavelength light sensor array and a controllable multi wavelength illumination unit, producing at least...
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7134992 |
Gravity referenced endoscopic image orientation
A method is disclosed in for presenting an endoscopic image in an upright orientation. An electronic rotation pick-up means is fixed to the housing of an endoscope. The electronic rotation pick-up...
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7122001 |
Encapsulated endoscope system in which endoscope moves in lumen by itself and rotation of image of region to be observed is ceased
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...
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7108657 |
Endoscopic visualization apparatus with different imaging systems
An endoscopic visualization apparatus has a first imaging system and at least one second imaging system, a first image field being covered by the first imaging system, and a second image field...
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7066879 |
Insertable device and system for minimal access procedure
The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such...
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7052455 |
Interface for a variable direction-of-view endoscope
An interface for a variable direction of view endoscope having an input device for receiving commands from the user, an output device for adjusting the endoscope, and an electronic processing...
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7044908 |
Method and system for dynamically adjusting field of view in a capsule endoscope
A capsule endoscope (CE) having a field of view that may be dynamically adjusted. The CE includes an illuminator that may be an optical or acoustical illuminator designed to illuminate the lining...
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7037258 |
Image orientation for endoscopic video displays
An apparatus and technique for compensating the display of an image obtained from a video camera system associated with an endoscope as it is moved through various orientations are described. The...
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7022068 |
Endoscope system with a hollow cylinder and a bellows moving mechanism
An endoscope system with a hollow cylinder and bellows moving mechanism is provided. The system includes a cylinder having a head unit mounted by a camera devices, a front fixing unit connected to...
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7004900 |
Endoscopic vision system
The present invention relates to an endoscopic visioning system and related method for both forward and backward viewing of a body lumen. According to an embodiment, the system includes an...
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6997871 |
Multiple view endoscopes
An endoscope comprises a sheath, an articulation section adjacent to its distal tip, and two or more separate optical channels that produce two or more distinct views. Each of the optical channels...
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6945928 |
Electronic endoscope system
An electronic endoscope apparatus is provided that comprises an image-pickup device, an objective optical system, a compensation information storing memory, a mask data storing memory, and an...
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6930705 |
Image search device
An endoscopic apparatus has an objective optical system arranged in a rigid endoscope for forming an image, a first image re-forming optical system for re-forming a part of the image once formed...
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6929603 |
Variable view arthroscope
A variable-view arthroscope or similar instrument (endoscope, etc.) includes a housing tube with an input end. The housing tube contains an input assembly and a portion of a light relay assembly. A...
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6916286 |
Endoscope with imaging probe
An endoscope includes an imaging probe, positioned at the distal end of the elongated member; a pivot mechanism mechanically coupled to the imaging probe; and an actuating assembly extending...
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6908307 |
Dental camera utilizing multiple lenses
A dental camera is provided having multiple lenses. The dental camera has at least a first lens for use in an intra-oral mode, and at least a second lens for use in an extra-oral mode. The dental...
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6895270 |
Optical scanning and imaging method
A method for imaging an object is disclosed. The method may include transmitting light in a predetermined wavelength range through an optical transmitter to a prism, applying an electromagnetic...
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6817976 |
Deviated distal viewing endoscope
A deviated distal viewing endoscope is disclosed, wherein the rotation of the probe rotation control ring controls the rotation of the endoscopic probe as well as the rotation of a rotating tube...
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6767321 |
Stereo laparoscope with discrete working distance
A stereo laparoscope for producing a stereoscopic optical image of an intracorporeal region to be viewed through a small incision. The stereo laparoscope included multiple imaging assemblies...
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6695774 |
Apparatus and method for controlling endoscopic instruments
A control and indicator apparatus for a variable direction-of-operation endoscopic instrument comprises a handle, a coinciding pointer, and a linking system connecting the handle to the endoscopic...
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6670983 |
Electric mask generating apparatus of electronic endoscope
This electric mask generating apparatus reads mask bit string generation data, which has a configuration of one pixel per bit and is set in ROM, by a microcomputer, develops the mask bit string...
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6663559 |
Interface for a variable direction of view endoscope
An interface for a variable direction of view endoscope having an input device for receiving commands from the user, an output device for adjusting the endoscope, and an electronic processing...
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6648817 |
Apparatus and method for stereo viewing in variable direction-of-view endoscopy
A variable direction-of-view endoscope ( 74 ) with a spherical viewing window ( 34 ) symmetric about a symmetry plane ( 52 ) sealed to a distal end portion ( 18 ). The endoscope optical system can...
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6648816 |
Device for intracorporal, minimal-invasive treatment of a patient
The present invention describes a device for intracorporal, minimal-invasive treatment of a patient, comprising a working instrument that can be introduced into a body cavity of the patient for...
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6626828 |
Body cavity-observing apparatus
A body cavity-observing apparatus includes an endoscope with an imaging optical system on the front edge thereof, a prism movably mounted on the forefront of the imaging optical system, and an...
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6616602 |
Endoscope with magnetic actuation
An endoscope with a sealed housing having inner magnetic structures coupled to a displacement element and outer magnetic structures coupled to an adjustment element. The inner and outer magnetic...
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