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ENDOSCOPE EYEPIECE GRASPING MECHANISM AND ENDOSCOPE CAMERA HEAD WITH ENDOSCOPE EYEPIECE GRASPING MECHANISM
20220400935 · 2022-12-22 ·

An endoscope eyepiece grasping mechanism includes a base part engaging a tab member via a connected engagement member. An annular part has an outer engagement surface and an inner camming surface disposed coaxially with the base part and axially moveable relative to the base part. The engagement surface is moveable with the camming surface to move the tab member radially outwardly, with a movement of the annular part relative to the base part in a first axial direction, toward a receiving position, and to move the tab member radially inwardly, with movement of the annular part relative to the base part in a second axial direction, toward a grasping position. A biasing device acts to bias the annular part toward the grasping position. An endoscope eyepiece is engaged by the tab member upon the annular part moving from the receiving position to the grasping position.

Multifunctional camera system for video assisted thoracic surgery

A multifunctional camera system having a bendable arm configured to be inserted into the thoracic cavity of a patient and camera head at a distal end of the bendable arm. The camera head has a high definition video camera and a light source. The camera head has a view adjustment mechanism for changing a view angle of the camera without changing the position of the camera head. A controller controls the view adjustment mechanism under command of a surgeon.

Multifunctional camera system for video assisted thoracic surgery

A multifunctional camera system having a bendable arm configured to be inserted into the thoracic cavity of a patient and camera head at a distal end of the bendable arm. The camera head has a high definition video camera and a light source. The camera head has a view adjustment mechanism for changing a view angle of the camera without changing the position of the camera head. A controller controls the view adjustment mechanism under command of a surgeon.

Laser scanning and tool tracking imaging in a light deficient environment

Systems, methods, and devices for laser scanning in a light deficient environment. A system includes an emitter for emitting pulses of electromagnetic radiation and an image sensor comprising a pixel array for sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation. The system includes a controller comprising a processor in electrical communication with the image sensor and the emitter, wherein the controller synchronizes timing of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation during a blanking period of the image sensor. The system is such that at least a portion of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter comprises a laser scanning pattern.

Offset illumination of a scene using multiple emitters in a hyperspectral, fluorescence, and laser mapping imaging system

Offset illumination using multiple emitters in a fluorescence imaging system is described. A system includes an emitter for emitting pulses of electromagnetic radiation and an image sensor comprising a pixel array for sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation. The emitter comprises a first emitter and a second emitter for emitting different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. The system is such that at least a portion of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter comprises one or more of a hyperspectral emission, a fluorescence emission, and/or a laser mapping pattern.

Cannula with illumination

A cannula with a proximally mounted camera and proximally mounted light sources. The lighting sources have beam axes directed distally, toward a workspace at the distal end of the cannula. The light sources are coupled with focusing lenses, to reduce the beam angle of the lighting sources and reduce glare within the cannula tube.

HANDLE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE

Provided herein is a handle of a multi-camera endoscope, the handle includes a user interface activating unit which includes one or more external activating/control buttons, and an internal activating element, the handle optionally includes a converter configured to receive one or more parallel signals and transform the one or more parallel signals to one or more corresponding serial signals, wherein the parallel signals are output by one or more cameras of the endoscope. Further provided are endoscopes and medical imaging system which include the handle, as well as methods of use thereof.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY MANEUVERING A MAGNETIC MINIATURE DEVICE

A system configured to remotely maneuver a magnetic miniature device within a patient along a path conforming to a predetermined route is provided. The system comprises two coils, each configured to produce a magnetic field, and to be selectively pivoted about at least a first pivot axis within a first predetermined range of angles, a horizontal platform configured to support thereon the patient and to be disposed within the coils, and a controller configured to direct operation of the system. The predetermined range of angles constrains the system from maneuvering the miniature device along the route. The controller is configured to calculate a path comprising a plurality of segments, the path conforming to the route within a predetermined deviation. The controller is further configured to operate the coils within the predetermined range of angles to induce a magnetic field to maneuver the miniature device along the path.

GRASPING MECHANISM FOR SIDE-LOADING OPTICAL ENDOSCOPES AND ENDOSCOPE CAMERA HEAD WITH ENDOSCOPE EYEPIECE GRASPING MECHANISM
20220395164 · 2022-12-15 ·

An endoscope eyepiece grasping mechanism includes a base part with an arcuate wall portion defining a base part wall opening between the base part arcuate wall portion circumferential ends and a rotatable part with a rotatable arcuate wall portion defining a rotatable part arcuate wall opening between the rotatable arcuate wall portion circumferential ends. A path guide rotates and axially moves the rotatable part relative to the base part between an open and closes state. A biasing device acts to bias the rotatable part toward the closed state, whereby an endoscope eyepiece may be pushed through an endoscope eyepiece side opening to a coupled position in the open state and the rotatable part rotates to the closed state and moves axially toward the base to retain the eyepiece in the coupled position.

Optical data transmission in a wireless power transmitter for a surgical robotic system

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.