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Wireless endoscope

A technology of endoscope, camera, applied in the field of endoscope and its components

Active Publication Date: 2019-04-26
ENTELLUS MEDICAL
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Although existing endoscopes can be used to visualize the scene of interest during surgery, new and improved designs are still needed

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[0023] Devices, systems and methods for endoscopy are disclosed. Endoscopes may be used during medical procedures to visualize scenes of interest and assist healthcare professionals in performing the procedure. For example, endoscopy can be used to facilitate the positioning of balloon dilatation catheters during sinus surgery, such as described in U.S. Patent No. 9,370,650 entitled "Method and Articles for Treating the Sinus System," which publishes It is hereby incorporated by reference for any and all purposes.

[0024] Proper visualization of the scene of interest during surgery may be critical. Endoscopes with improved ergonomics can facilitate proper visualization and can help improve patient outcomes. Since wires can limit user mobility, one way to improve ergonomics is to make endoscopes wireless, but the added weight and bulk of batteries and wireless transmitters can present their own ergonomic challenges.

[0025] Embodiments described herein relate to improving ...

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Disclosed embodiments relate to an endoscopic camera and methods for operating the camera. In one embodiment, the endoscopic camera includes a grip region to facilitate holding by a user. The camera may also include a mechanism for correcting improperly exposed video signals by modulating illumination parameters.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 385,892, filed September 9, 2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Claim priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 and any other applicable statute. Background technique [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to endoscopes and components thereof. Although existing endoscopes can be used to visualize the scene of interest during surgery, new and improved designs are still needed. In particular, there remains a need for new systems, devices and techniques that provide a more ergonomic user experience during endoscopy. There is also a need for systems, devices and techniques that can reduce excessive heat and power consumption of endoscopes. At the same time, there is a need for systems, devices and techniques that can provide these advantages without involving the same limitations as the prior art. Contents of the inv...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B1/06A61B1/045H04N5/235H04N5/225H04N5/232
CPCA61B1/045A61B1/00006A61B1/00009A61B1/00016A61B1/00032A61B1/042A61B1/0669A61B1/0655H04N23/555H04N23/56H04N23/51H04N23/671H04N23/661H04N23/65H04N23/74A61B1/00045A61B1/00066A61B1/0684H04N23/54H04N23/71
Inventor 保罗·勒施克利夫·道迪
Owner ENTELLUS MEDICAL