Multifunctional camera system for video assisted thoracic surgery
US11533435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/555
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multifunctional camera system having a bendable arm configured to be inserted into the thoracic cavity of a patient and camera head at a distal end of the bendable arm. The camera head has a high definition video camera and a light source. The camera head has a view adjustment mechanism for changing a view angle of the camera without changing the position of the camera head. A controller controls the view adjustment mechanism under command of a surgeon.
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