An imaging apparatus for an endoscope includes: a lens; an image sensor configured to capture an image via the lens; a light blocking portion provided covering the lens and the image sensor; a light source provided near the light blocking portion; and a light guide portion provided covering the light blocking portion and the light source and configured to guide light from the light source. The light blocking portion is provided so as to prevent the light from the light source from being incident on the lens and the image sensor. An end face of the lens is arranged at a position further recessed than at least an end face of the light blocking portion.

A tethered imaging camera encapsulated in a shell lens element of such camera enables viewing from inside and imaging of a biological organ in/from a variety of directions. A portion of camera's optical system together with light source(s) and optical detector mutually cooperated by housing structure inside the shell are moveable/re-orientable within the shell to vary a desired view of the object space without interruption of imaging process. A tether carries electrical but not optical signals to and from the camera and controllable traction cords to move the camera, and a hand-control unit and/or electronic circuitry configured to operate the camera and power its movements. Method(s) of using optical, optoelectronic, and optoelectromechanical sub-systems of the camera.

An image capturing assembly is provided and includes an image sensing device, a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a lens assembly. The image sensing device includes an electrical connecting component. The first circuit board includes a first contact. The image sensing device is mounted on the first circuit board, and the electrical connecting component is electrically connected to the first contact. The second circuit board includes a second contact. The second circuit board is affixed with the first circuit board and perpendicular to the first circuit board, and the second contact is electrically connected to the first contact, so that the second contact is electrically connected to the electrical connecting component by the first contact. The lens assembly is assembled with the image sensing device. Furthermore, a related endoscope is provided.

An imaging catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the imaging catheter includes a flexible elongate member that includes a proximal portion formed of a first material embedded with a first braid with a first braid pitch; a distal portion formed of a second material embedded with a second braid with a second braid pitch, wherein the second material is a lower durometer than the first material and wherein the second braid pitch is a higher per inch count than the first braid pitch such that the distal portion is more flexible than the proximal portion; a primary lumen extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion; and a plurality of secondary lumens extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion; and an imaging component coupled to the distal portion of the flexible elongate member.

An articulated tip part for an endoscope, and an endoscope, including segments including a distal end segment having an outer wall defining an inner spacing adapted to accommodate a camera assembly therein and a proximal wall having a proximal surface, the distal end segment having an outer surface, wherein adjacent of the segments are interconnected by at least one hinge member to enable bending of the articulated tip part; and an insertion guide adapted to guide a steering wire and including an entry provided in the outer surface of the distal end segment, the insertion guide also including an exit fluidly coupled with and leading to the inner spacing of the distal end segment, whereby an end of a steering wire can be guided into the inner spacing of the distal end segment via the entry of the insertion guide.

An integrated scope and biopsy device having visualization for use in many different medical applications, such as, but not limited to, collection of uterine tissue biopsy is disclosed. The device may further include an integrated camera and light for visualizing the interior of the uterus and the tissue biopsy site itself. Further, the device is configured to evacuate tissue biopsies through aspiration and irrigation.

A tethered imaging camera encapsulated in a shell lens element of such camera enables viewing from inside and imaging of a biological organ in/from a variety of directions. A portion of camera's optical system together with light source(s) and optical detector mutually cooperated by housing structure inside the shell are moveable/re-orientable within the shell to vary a desired view of the object space without interruption of imaging process. A tether carries electrical but not optical signals to and from the camera and controllable traction cords to move the camera, and a hand-control unit and/or electronic circuitry configured to operate the camera and power its movements. Method(s) of using optical, optoelectronic, and optoelectromechanical sub-systems of the camera.

A composite cable is provided with plural wires each having a metal conductor and an insulator, a binder layer that bundles the plural wires together, a shield layer composed of a metal conductor and arranged around the binder layer, and a sheath covering around the shield layer. An outer diameter of the sheath is 2.0 mm or less. An amount of the metal conductor per unit length used in the shield layer is 0.4 times or more and 0.7 times or less than an amount of the metal conductor per unit length used in the plural wires.

An image sensor package includes a substrate, an image sensor, a plurality of light-emitting elements, and a scattering layer. The substrate includes a plurality of first conductive contacts, a plurality of second conductive contacts, and a plurality of third conductive contacts, wherein the second conductive contacts and the third conductive contacts are electrically connected with the corresponding first conductive contacts. The image sensor is disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the second conductive contacts. The light-emitting elements are disposed on the substrate and electrically connected with the third conductive contacts. The scattering layer covers at least one sidewall of the light-emitting elements. The abovementioned image sensor package can provide better illumination effects. An endoscope including the abovementioned image sensor package is also disclosed.

An imaging system includes: an imaging unit configured to generate a video signal; a control device configured to control the imaging unit; a first signal line configured to transmit a predetermined power supply voltage to the imaging unit; and a second signal line configured to transmit the video signal to the 284 control device. The imaging unit includes an imaging element including a pixel portion configured to generate the video signal according to a light reception amount and output the generated video signal to the second signal line, and a first detector configured to detect a voltage value of a power supply voltage that has reached the imaging unit via the first signal line as a voltage value of a first power supply voltage and output the voltage value to the second signal line.