The present disclosure provides in a first aspect of the invention a device for scanning a human intra-cavity, comprising a housing comprising a part connected to the housing, the part dimensioned for being inserted into said human intra-cavity, a single mounting-interface on the housing, the single mounting-interface configured to removably mount an internal power supply unit for powering the device from an internal power supply within the internal power supply unit, or an external power supply unit for powering the device from an external power supply outside the external power supply unit, the device configured for being changed between two power-operation modes.

An endoscope provides a connector substrate of an endoscope connector to be connected to a processor with a temperature sensor for directly measuring a temperature of the connector substrate, performs control to restrict a power supply (in other words, limit and stop a power supply) from an endoscope power supply circuit according to the measured temperature of the connector substrate (in other words, the endoscope connector), and thereby appropriately manages the temperature of the endoscope connector in the endoscope.

Exemplary apparatus for coupling to a probe and providing information regarding at least one structure can be provided. For example, the apparatus can include an electronics arrangement which is configured to obtain the information and transmit the information wirelessly, and a structural connection configuration which is structured and configured to be attached to the probe. The electronics arrangement can include a detector arrangement which is configured to detect at least one return radiation from at least one portion of at least one sample based on the predetermined patterns, and provide the data for the portion(s) based on the return radiation(s). In addition, a computer arrangement can be provided which is configured to generate the information with includes image data for the portion(s) as a function of the data and prior knowledge of the predetermined patterns.

A wireless charging system for recharging batteries in a medical environment includes a charging station. The charging station may include an opening to receive batteries and an outlet for dispensing charged batteries, wherein the outlet comprises a slot in a front cover. The charging station also includes a wireless power transmitter having a transmitting antenna.

Methods and systems identify defects in a medical device and tailor a protocol, namely, further recommended action, for the device based on a combination of the nature of the defects and procedural data including patient data and/or medical instrument record data. Computer-implemented instructions are used to determine the presence and nature of the defects. Artificial intelligence and/or algorithms may be used to implement the computer-implemented instructions, and process image data from a digital camera system. Upon identification of a defect present, the detection system may notify users of the presence of the defect, as well as provide further recommended action to be taken regarding the medical device, reducing potential instrument failure, patient injury or death. The methods and systems may be integrated into existing disinfection and sterilization systems and techniques currently used in medical facilities, such as hospitals and surgery centers.

A wireless power transmission system for a robotic surgical system includes features for optical data transmission. A first component of the surgical system includes a control element, a power transmission element and an optical data transmission element; and a second component of the surgical system including a wireless power receiving element and an optical data receiving element, the second component is removably mountable to the first component. In some embodiments, a barrier such as a surgical drape and/or hermetic enclosure is positioned between the first and second components. In one example, of the components is a robotic manipulator arm and another is a powered instrument removably mountable to the manipulator arm.

There is provided a medical endoscope device including: an encoding processing unit configured to compression-encode RAW image data of a medical captured image of an observation target captured by an imaging device that is inserted into a body of a patient and captures an image of an inside of the body; and a transmission unit configured to wirelessly transmit the compression-encoded RAW image data.

A portable endoscopic inspection system comprises an endoscope having a proximal end with a flanged eyepiece for observation and a distal end with a lens assembly for insertion into a region of interest. A light port transports incident light to the region of interest along an lighting pathway, and reflected light is transported along an imaging pathway from the lens assembly to the eyepiece. A wireless imaging unit comprises a light source which detachably couples to the light port for generating the incident light, and an imaging sensor for recording images of the reflected light from the eyepiece. The wireless imaging unit comprises a variable coupling system which mechanically couples the imaging sensor to the flanged eyepiece independent of the shape and/or size of the flange of the eyepiece.

A device for scanning a human intra-cavity, including a housing including a part connected to the housing, the part dimensioned for being inserted into said human intra-cavity, a single mounting-interface on the housing, the single mounting-interface configured to removably mount an internal power supply unit for powering the device from an internal power supply within the internal power supply unit, or an external power supply unit for powering the device from an external power supply outside the external power supply unit, the device configured for being changed between two power-operation modes.

Improved localization of the capsule in acoustic capsule endoscopy is provided by using analysis of the frames of the acoustic images to deduce the relative motion of the capsule from frame to frame. This idea can be supplemented with any combination of: further localization methods; propulsion of the capsule via acoustic radiation reaction; bidirectional communication and system level feedback control; energy harvesting; photoacoustic (or x-ray acoustic) imaging; and adding therapy and/or sensor capabilities to the capsule.