Endoscope processor
US8221309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope processor comprising a touch-panel input unit, a mechanical switch unit, and a controller, is provided. The endoscope processor controls an endoscope system. The touch-panel input unit comprises a touch-panel monitor. A command to carry out a function of the endoscope system is input via a command-input display displayed on the touch-panel monitor. The mechanical switch unit is manipulated to carry out at least one function among a light-switching function, a pump-switching function, and a white-balance-start switching function. The controller carries out a function corresponding to the command input via the touch-panel input unit or the mechanical switch unit.
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