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Autonomous endoscopic system and control method therefor

US11172950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2020
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/061
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an autonomous endoscopic system capable of controlling movement of an endoscope inserted into a protective sheath installed in the body of a patient may comprise: an endoscope operating device capable of operating a relative position of the endoscope with respect to the protective sheath, a rolling angle of the endoscope, and a bending angle of a bending portion which is located at the end of the endoscope and is bendable; and a control unit for controlling the endoscope operating device, wherein the control unit controls the endoscope operating device on the basis of a driving record of the endoscope.

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