Endoscopic system and methods having real-time medical imaging
US11191423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/028
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving endoscopy procedures are described that provide not only a conventional real time image of the view obtained by an endoscope, but in addition, a near real time 3D model and/or a 2D flattened image of an interior surface of an organ, which model and image may be processed using AI software to highlight potential tissue abnormalities for closer examination and/or biopsy during the procedure. A navigation module interacts with other system outputs to further assist the endoscopist with navigational indicia, e.g., landmarks and/or directional arrows, that enhance the endoscopists' spatial orientation, and/or may provide navigational guidance to the endoscopist to assist manipulation of the endoscope.
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