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Inter-module link interface

US9912911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2012
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-function cable, and more particularly, a multi-function cable having components permitting its interchangeable use with a variety of modules, the modules including endoscopes, cameras input units and display units. The multi-function cable is capable of receiving inputs from multiple different types of modules having diverse data and signal formats and may generate diverse output signals compatible with differing modules. The multi-function cable is used in a medical operating room.

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