Patent classifications
A61B1/00197
Endoscope stereo imaging device
An endoscope stereo imaging device includes an endoscope lens assembly and an imaging module. The imaging module includes first, second and third lens assemblies, a beam splitter, first and second image sensors and a micro lens array. A light beam from the endoscope lens assembly is transmitted to the beam splitter after passing through the first lens assembly and is split into first and second portions of the light beam. The first portion light beam is transmitted to the first image sensor via the second lens assembly and forms a two-dimensional image. The second portion light beam is transmitted to the second image sensor via the third lens assembly and the micro lens array sequentially and forms a first three-dimensional image.
Objective optical system for endoscope
An objective optical system for an endoscope includes, in order from an object side, a first lens having a negative refractive power, a second meniscus lens having a positive refractive power and having a convex surface directed toward an image side, an aperture stop, a third lens having a positive refractive power, and a cemented lens of a fourth lens having a positive refractive power and a fifth lens having a negative refractive power.
Digestive Tract Capsule Endoscopy Integrated With Photodynamic Diagnosis And Therapy
The present invention provides a digestive tract capsule endoscopy integrated with photodynamic diagnosis and therapy; the digestive tract capsule endoscopy integrated with photodynamic diagnosis and therapy includes an imaging system, a control system, a battery and a communication system, and the imaging system includes a fluorescent camera, diagnosis LED light sources and therapy LED light sources. In the digestive tract capsule endoscopy integrated with photodynamic diagnosis and therapy provided by the present invention, it changes a conventional optical image system into a fluorescent image system, which requires no extra equipment and has strong adaptability; the present invention can achieve integrated diagnosis and therapy of human body's internal cavities, e.g., digestive tract and achieve the implementation of photodynamic diagnosis and therapy for one time; the digestive tract capsule endoscopy provided by the present invention can achieve diagnosis/therapy circulation, and can examine the therapeutic process of patients.
Imaging Device Attachment Compatible With A Mobile Device
An enhanced optical design for imaging of live human tissue as a supplemental attachment to wireless mobile devices such as smartphones. The improved imaging system includes a series of optical ball lenses coupled to a medical-grade light source to allow universal compatibility to mobile device (e.g., smartphone) cameras. The releasable optical attachment comprises optical enhancement elements allowing universal compatibility without the need of an application or special program to re-orient the image therein permitting less loss of picture acuity and blanket usability to HIPAA-verified smartphone applications used in hospitals and patient's electronic health records. The addition of an external light source and light-redirecting elements negates the need for a smartphone light source or smartphone re-programming to illuminate target.
Three-dimensional imaging using swept, confocally aligned planar excitation with an image relay
The disclosed subject matter includes devices and systems for extending the imaging capability of swept, confocally aligned planar excitation (SCAPE) microscopes to in vivo applications. In embodiments, the SCAPE microscope can be implemented as an endoscopic or laparoscopic inspection instrument.
LAMINATED LENS ARRAY, ENDOSCOPE AND IMAGE PICKUP UNIT
There is provided a laminated lens array in which a first lens element arranged on a distal end side and a second lens element arranged on a proximal end side are stuck and laminated in a lamination direction, wherein outer faces of a laminated body including the first lens element and the second lens element are located in the lamination direction and have concaves formed being recessed toward a center of the laminated body at least on parts of the outer faces in the lamination direction.
Bala Laparoscope System
The Bala Laparoscope System is a reusable and/or disposable embodiment of a modular, surgical laparoscope with removable interchangeable viewing angles that enable one laparoscope to be used in place of two separate conventional laparoscopes with different viewing angles. The invention provides for distal lens cleaning without removing the laparoscope from the body. In addition, the invention provides for integrated image-guided working channels for surgical tools; cauterization and laser ablation and internal drug delivery. The simplicity of its optical design allows a much longer useful instrument life than conventional laparoscopes and essentially eliminates the need to rebuild them.
COOLING DEVICE, LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM
A cooling device includes: a casing including an air intake port and an air exhaust port; a single heat releaser including a plurality of fins arranged in a gas flow path from the air intake port to the air exhaust port; a first heat diffuser arranged in the casing, connected to a first heat generation body generating heat at time of driving and the single heat releaser in a heat-transferable manner, and arranged at a position forming a part of the gas flow path passing through a space between the plurality of fins; and a second heat diffuser arranged in the casing, connected to a second heat generation body generating heat at time of driving and the single heat releaser in a heat-transferable manner, and arranged at a position forming a part of the gas flow path passing through the space between the plurality of fins.
ENDOSCOPE
An endoscope includes an objective optical system, an illuminator having a light-emitting region and the illuminator disposed at a position different from the objective optical system, and a dome-shaped transparent cover transparent in a range of field of view and sealing the object side of the objective optical system and the illuminator. The following Conditional Expressions (1) and (2) are satisfied: 0.5</<0.95 (1), (0.13LP+0.86DR)<DL<0.95DR (2).
Medical Imaging Device With Differing Versions of an Image on Common Image Sensor
Medical imaging camera head devices and methods are provided using light captured by an endoscope system or other medical scope or borescope. Afocal light from the scope is manipulated and split. The resulting first and second beams are passed through focusing optics to a single sensor. To take better advantage of the available number image sensor pixels, the beam may pass through lens elements (or prisms) to generate an anamorphic aspect ratio prior to being split, increasing the resolution of the image in one dimension. The afocal anamorphic beam is then split, and both images are focused on the image sensor. The anamorphism is compensated for in image processing, permitting higher resolution in one dimension along the image sensor. The manipulation of the beams prior to being split (and in some cases after or while being split) can take several forms, each offering distinct advantages over existing systems.