A61B1/00114

Medical imaging device with a foldable electronic circuit board

The subject matter discloses a medical imaging device, comprising a rigid elongated member, a rigid distal member connected to the rigid elongated member, wherein said distal member comprises a front camera and a first side camera and a foldable circuit board located within the distal member, said front camera and said first side camera are connected to foldable arms of the foldable circuit board, wherein said foldable circuit board is designed to be put in a foldable position and inserted into said distal member.

Medical signal processing device, cap member, and medical signal processing method
11583165 · 2023-02-21 · ·

A medical signal processing device includes: an acquisition unit is configured to acquire a first image signal acquired by emission of first light onto an object, and a second image signal acquired by emission of second light onto the object, the first light being in a wavelength band including visible light, and the second light exciting a fluorescent substance included in the object; a detection unit configured to detect each of a signal level of the visible light included in the first image signal and a signal level of fluorescence included in the second image signal; and a calculation unit configured to calculate a correction coefficient to correct the signal level of the fluorescence by using a result of the detection by the detection unit.

Video processing apparatus
11583164 · 2023-02-21 · ·

A video processing system including a video processing apparatus (VPA) including: a housing having a top wall with a top wall periphery, a top surface extending to the top wall periphery, and a central area; an input port adapted to receive video input signals from a videoscope; an output connector adapted to transmit video output signals; and a bracket interface supported by the housing and adapted to support a support bracket including a first retention feature, bracket interface located within the central area of the top wall and comprising a bracket base receptacle and a second retention feature, the bracket base receptacle sized and shaped to receive a base end of the support bracket, and the second retention feature sized and shaped to cooperate with the first retention feature to removably retain the base end of the support bracket.

Connector cover and ultrasonic probe assembly having the same
11502452 · 2022-11-15 · ·

Disclosed herein is a connector cover configured to be used in an ultrasonic probe connector and an ultrasonic probe assembly. The connector cover includes a case, and a coupling device disposed at one end portion in the case and configured to be coupled to the connector. The coupling device includes a body including a fastening portion configured to be coupled to a connector protrusion provided to protrude from the connector toward a first direction, and a rotating shaft connected to the case and the body, and the connector cover is configured to be coupled to the connector along a second direction.

LIGHT APPLICATOR
20220355126 · 2022-11-10 ·

A light applicator (5) for examining and/or treating an organic body includes a minimal-invasive, rigid, semi-flexible or flexible insertion section (11) which extends along a longitudinal direction (L) and at its distal end includes an LED (19). The light applicator (5) includes a first electrical lead (61a) for the supply of electricity to the LED (19). The lead extends in the insertion section (11) in the longitudinal direction (L) and there has a cross-sectional area of at least 70% of the cross-sectional area of the light applicator (5). The light applicator (5) in the insertion section (11) is thermally insulated in the radial direction in a manner such that the radial thermal insulation reduces proximally.

VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS
20220354342 · 2022-11-10 · ·

A video processing system including a video processing apparatus (VPA) including: a housing having a top wall with a top wall periphery, a top surface extending to the top wall periphery, and a central area; an input port adapted to receive video input signals from a videoscope; an output connector adapted to transmit video output signals; and a bracket interface supported by the housing and adapted to support a support bracket including a first retention feature, bracket interface located within the central area of the top wall and comprising a bracket base receptacle and a second retention feature, the bracket base receptacle sized and shaped to receive a base end of the support bracket, and the second retention feature sized and shaped to cooperate with the first retention feature to removably retain the base end of the support bracket.

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR PERFORMING AN ENDOSCOPY WITH A DETACHABLE INSERTION CORD

An endoscope (e.g., bronchoscope) includes an insertion cord detachable from a housing. A first working channel connector at the housing may form a first detachable connection with a second working channel connector at a detachable end of the insertion cord, a first electrical connector at the housing may form a second detachable connection with a second electrical connector at the detachable end, and a first mechanical working pulley connector at the housing may form a third detachable connection with a second working pulley connector. The first working channel connector, the first electrical connector, and the first mechanical pulley connector may be formed into a first half of an integrated connector. The second working channel connector, the second electrical connector, and the second mechanical pulley connector may be formed into a second half of the integrated connector to mate with the first half with one or more engagement action.

MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE WITH A FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD
20230043242 · 2023-02-09 ·

The subject matter discloses a medical imaging device, comprising a rigid elongated member, a rigid distal member connected to the rigid elongated member, wherein said distal member comprises a front camera and a first side camera and a foldable circuit board located within the distal member, said front camera and said first side camera are connected to foldable arms of the foldable circuit board, wherein said foldable circuit board is designed to be put in a foldable position and inserted into said distal member.

Dynamic field of view endoscope
11490795 · 2022-11-08 · ·

The subject matter discloses a multi-sensor endoscope having a dynamic field of view comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section; a maneuvering section connected to the elongated shaft; at least two sensors, wherein at least one sensor is placed behind the tip section, on the maneuvering section; and one or more illuminators located on external surface of the shaft. In some cases, the sensors include a camera. The subject matter also discloses a multi-sensor endoscopy system comprising an endoscope comprising a handle and a controller, such that the maneuvering section is controlled by the controller.

STEERING JOINT AND ENDOSCOPE

A steering joint comprises a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The first tubular member and the second tubular member include a plurality of cuts to facilitate bending. One end of the first tubular member has an accommodation portion for accommodating an endoscopic image module, and the other end has a first joint portion. One end of the second tubular member has a second joint portion which is joined to the first joint portion of the first tubular member. The tubular member of the steering joint is easy to injection mold and can reduce the accumulated tolerance. An endoscope including the abovementioned steering joint is also disclosed.