Interface for a variable direction-of-view endoscope
US7052455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00183
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interface for a variable direction of view endoscope having an input device for receiving commands from the user, an output device for adjusting the endoscope, and an electronic processing device to determine the appropriate output based on the given input. The processing device may be configured to allow operation assisting features including a coordinate system aligned with the current view, a coordinate system aligned with the user's surroundings, a coordinate system aligned with the operating cavity, a memory to facilitate the immediate return to a user selected direction of view, and a clear indication of the current direction of view.
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