Endoscope system with multiple connection interfaces to interface with different video data signal sources
US10993605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Endoscopes having a tip section with viewing elements coupled to a CMOS image sensor and/or a CCD image sensor for transforming light captured by the viewing element into digital and/or analog signals are described. A main connector is coupled with the tip section for transmitting the signals to a main control unit of the endoscope. The main connector includes a pad for transmitting digital signals provided by the CMOS image sensor to a push pin probe in a receptacle of the main control unit. The main connector also include another interface for transmitting analog signals to the main control unit.
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