Endoscope system that controls laser output of laser probe and control method for endoscope system
US9579011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/10068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope system includes: an endoscope including an insertion portion, an image pickup portion that acquires a plurality of images by time-sequentially picking up optical images of a subject by means of an objective optical system provided in a distal end portion of the insertion portion, and a channel that opens at the distal end portion of the insertion portion; a laser probe that is inserted through the channel; an image analysis portion that detects an area showing the laser probe with respect to each image; and a control portion that permits laser output only in a case where it is determined that the laser probe protrudes from the opening of the channel based on detection results with respect to the area showing the laser probe for a plurality of images that are time-sequentially consecutive.
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