Endoscope and endoscopic system
US7942810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope of the present invention includes an insert section inserted in a subject body, an operation section provided at a base end of the insert section, a control process section provided in the operation section, for controlling an image pickup section for capturing a subject body image and a predetermined function in the operation section, a signal circuit extending from the control process section, and a connection section provided to the operation section, for allowing detachable connection of a tube unit through which at least one duct line is inserted.
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