System for detecting the location of an endoscopic device during a medical procedure
US10376181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for detecting the location of an endoscopic device inside a patients' body comprises an endoscope assembly with an insertion tube having a set of codes indicative of an insertion depth and a rotational direction of the endoscopic device and a detector to detect the set of codes and calculate the location information. The images captured by the endoscopic device are automatically tagged with corresponding location information. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system for generating three dimensional images and videos without increasing the number of cameras. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system having a plurality of sensor devices for generating a real time image map of an endoscopic tip portion traversing a lumen. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a special garment for colonoscopy patients to preserve the modesty of the patients and to protect a physician from spraying fecal matter.
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