Picture in picture clip applier video system
US8920309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An endoscopic video system for visualizing an internal body cavity is provided. The endoscopic video system may include a first instrument and a second instrument. The first instrument may include a light configured to illuminate the cavity, and a first camera configured to capture first images of the illuminated cavity. The second instrument may include a surgical tool configured to perform a surgical procedure, and a second camera configured to capture second images of the illuminated cavity. In addition, the endoscopic video system may further include a video control unit configured to receive the captured first and second images, and a video display configured to display the captured first and second images transmitted from the video control unit.
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