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Device and method for reducing effects of video artifacts

US8587645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2012
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/0051
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for reducing an effect of a video artifact includes adjusting a phase of a second imaging device's video clock signal so that a phase of the second imaging device's video synchronization signal matches a phase of a first imaging device's video synchronization signal. An endoscopic system includes a first imaging device, a second imaging device, a light source, and a controller that reduces an artifact in an image produced by the first imaging device. In some embodiments, the first imaging device faces the light source.

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