Endoscope and method for operating endoscope
US12251082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes a sensor that can detect a conductive member. Based on a detection result of the conductive member by the sensor, the endoscope can switch between a normal operation mode and an energy-saving operation mode in which power consumption is smaller than power consumption in the normal operation mode.
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