Serialization of single use endoscopes
US7303528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3205
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.
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