Method of detecting proper connection of an endoscope to an endoscope processor
US7686761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method detects proper connection of an endoscope to an endoscope processor by measuring pressure pulses applied to the connection point. The method can include measuring for the pressure pulses at a second connection point on the endoscope processor and measuring for a beat frequency produced variations in the frequency of pressure pulses input at each connection point. The method can also include looking for echoes of the pressure pulsations from physical structures within a lumen of the endoscope connected to the connection point.
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