A system controller can predict, when a first operation is performed on one device of a plurality of devices including a medical instrument, a subsequent operation that is the operation that occurs most frequently after the first operation based on an operation history information table in which past operation information is recorded for each procedure performed on the plurality of devices. This information can be displayed on an operation screen of an operation panel apparatus.

To provide an information processing device or the like capable of finding channel abnormality early. An information processing device includes: an inspection image acquisition unit configured to acquire an inspection image captured by an inspection endoscope inserted into a channel of an inspection target endoscope; a determination acquisition unit configured to input the inspection image acquired by the inspection image acquisition unit to a model that outputs a determination prediction regarding a state of the channel when the inspection image is input, and to acquire the determination prediction to be output; and an output unit configured to output the inspection image and the determination prediction in association.

Endoscopes having a tip section with viewing elements coupled to a CMOS image sensor and/or a CCD image sensor for transforming light captured by the viewing element into digital and/or analog signals are described. A main connector is coupled with the tip section for transmitting the signals to a main control unit of the endoscope. The main connector includes a pad for transmitting digital signals provided by the CMOS image sensor to a push pin probe in a receptacle of the main control unit. The main connector also include another interface for transmitting analog signals to the main control unit.

Described are a system, method, and computer program product for tracking endoscopes in a forced-air drying cabinet including a compressor, a support arrangement, and an inner area accessible by a door. The method includes receiving a signal from a signal emitting member attached to or associated with an endoscope and determining an identifier of the endoscope. The method includes determining a drying protocol for the endoscope based on the identifier and identifying the support arrangement, associated with an airflow output, to support the endoscope. The method includes determining a connection status indicative of whether the endoscope has been connected to the airflow output. The method includes, in response to the connection status indicating the endoscope has been connected to the airflow output, initiating a drying process according to the drying protocol for the endoscope by causing the compressor to create an airflow from the airflow output through the endoscope.

Endoscopes having a tip section with viewing elements coupled to a CMOS image sensor and/or a CCD image sensor for transforming light captured by the viewing element into digital and/or analog signals are described. A main connector is coupled with the tip section for transmitting the signals to a main control unit of the endoscope. The main connector includes a pad for transmitting digital signals provided by the CMOS image sensor to a push pin probe in a receptacle of the main control unit. The main connector also include another interface for transmitting analog signals to the main control unit.

An image processing device includes an image acquisition section that acquires a captured image that includes an image of an object, the captured image being an image captured by an imaging section, a distance information acquisition section that acquires distance information based on the distance from the imaging section to the object when the imaging section captured the captured image, an irregularity information acquisition section that acquires extracted irregularity information from the acquired distance information, the extracted irregularity information being information that represents irregular parts extracted from the object, and an enhancement section that performs an enhancement process on an enhancement target, the enhancement target being an irregular part that is represented by the extracted irregularity information and agrees with characteristics specified by known characteristic information, the known characteristic information being information that represents known characteristics relating to the structure of the object.

An articulating stylet usable with a tracheal intubation system is disclosed. Methods for using the articulating stylet and systems that incorporate the articulating stylet are also disclosed. In some examples, a stylet adapted for mounting an endotracheal tube comprises a shaft and a control wire. The shaft comprises a distal shaft portion, a proximal shaft portion, and an expanding connection joining the distal shaft portion to the proximal shaft portion. The proximal shaft portion has a body portion and a tip portion. The tip portion includes a tip and has greater flexibility than the body portion. The control wire is at least partially disposed within both the distal shaft portion and the proximal shaft portion and is configured to cause the tip portion of the proximal shaft portion to deform.

Inferring state of an inductive powered load. At least one example embodiment is a method including: applying (502), by a controller (200) within a camera head (102), an identification signal to a primary winding (212) of a transformer (218) within the camera head (102) for an endoscopic system (100), the identification signal having a swept frequency; measuring (504), by the controller, power as a function of frequency (300, 302, 304) of the identification signal during application of the identification signal; and determining (506) by the controller whether the camera head (102) is mechanically coupled to an endoscope (104) based on the power as a function of frequency of the identification signal (300, 302, 304).

Provided are an information processing method, an electronic device, and a computer storage medium. The method comprises: receiving first information which is associated with an operation behavior of a medical testing device, wherein the first information is associated with data collection performed by the medical testing device during operation; and outputting at least part of the first information. By using the method, quality control can be performed on operation behaviors associated with examination, and the quality of a result obtained by an operation behavior, deviation from a recommended operation, a suggested modification direction and any possible statistical information can be presented, thereby a doctor can be helped in improving operations performed on a medical testing device.

A light cable for conveying light from a light source to an endoscope includes a first connector at a proximal end of the light cable for connecting to the light source; a second connector at a distal end of the light cable for connecting to the endoscope; a light guide for conveying light received from the light source to the endoscope; a first wireless antenna positioned at the proximal end for wireless communication with the light source; and a second wireless antenna positioned at the distal end for wireless communication with the endoscope.