Signal output apparatus of endoscope system
US7338438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope system comprises an electric scope, an input apparatus, a processing unit, and a computer. The electric scope has an imaging device. The input apparatus is used for inputting information of a patient. The processing unit outputs first electric signals which are obtained by the imaging device, and second electric signals which are obtained by the input apparatus, as image signals for peripheral devices. The computer is connected to the processing unit. The processing unit separately outputs first image signals corresponding to the first electric signals, and second image signals corresponding to the second electric signals, to the computer.
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