User interface for steerable endoscope
US12232691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/368
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope system is provided with a graphical orientation indicator. An endoscope includes a flexible tubular body with a steerable distal end having a camera. A controller for the endoscope presents a user interface that displays a view from the camera and a graphical orientation indicator visually representing an orientation of the distal end of the endoscope.
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