Compact multi-viewing element endoscope system

US9642513B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EndoChoice, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Avi Levy · Herzliya, IL
• Moshiko Levi · Kiryat Ono, IL
• Golan Salman · Atlit, IL
• Yaniv Kirma · Pardes Hana-Karkur, IL
• Leonid Krivopisk · Nesher, IL
• Amram Aizenfeld · Ramot Menashe, IL
• Stephan Wieth · Klein Nordende, DE
• Jeruham Avron · Haifa, IL
• Robby Dascalo · Jerusalem, IL
• Mark Gilreath · Alpharetta, US
• Victor Levin · Haifa, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 28, 2014
• Grant date: May 9, 2017
• Expiry date: Feb 13, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B13/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.