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Picture in picture clip applier video system

US8920309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2010
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 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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