Multiple viewing elements endoscope system with modular imaging units

US9706903B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EndoChoice, Inc. · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 27, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 18, 2017
• Expiry date: May 10, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B23/2484
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder.