Multi-spectrum endoscopic optics switching system
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI MEDICAL UNIV
- Publication Date
- 2012-04-18
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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technical field
[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of endoscope optical systems, and in particular relates to a multispectral endoscope optical switching system. Background technique
[0002] Medical endoscope is an important equipment for medical diagnosis and treatment. Throughout the history of endoscope development, every great progress is closely related to the scientific progress of an era.
[0003] The first type of endoscope: visible light endoscope.
[0004] 1. The era of natural light
[0005] The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (c. 460-370 BC), known as the father of medicine, described a rectal speculum very similar to the ones we use today. These speculums have been used to peer into the vagina and cervix, to examine the rectum, and to examine the inside of the ear and nose. Natural light was used for these inspections at the time.
[0006] 2. The era of external light sources
[0007] In 1806, Bozzini in Frankfurt, Germany, manufactu...