Gravity referenced endoscopic image orientation
US9033871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope having a longitudinal axis, a view vector angularly offset from said longitudinal axis, an accelerometer, and an image rotator effectively responsive to said accelerometer, wherein said accelerometer is arranged for measuring rotations about a measurement axis which is generally parallel to said view vector. Through the use of this apparatus, an image is maintained in an upright orientation.
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