Medical imaging scope with capacitive sensor units
US12262110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/74
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a camera head having a capacitive sensing unit disposed along the outer surface of the camera head. The capacitive sensing unit includes a plurality of capacitive sensors. The camera head includes an electronic controller operable to process an actuation of the plurality of capacitive sensors to control a camera control function and determine a medical procedure and/or the identity of the user.
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