Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced endoscopic imaging
US7811224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/2484
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for avoiding rapid or sudden image rotation or reversal in a gravity leveled endoscopic imaging system is disclosed. A mathematical neighborhood of a singular viewing configuration is defined and within this neighborhood the endoscopic image orientation follows specified rules.
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