Autonomous endoscopic system and control method therefor
US11172950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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