Movable Display Synchronizes with Endoscope Orientation

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the image reproduction device movable rather than fixed. The holding device includes drive mechanisms that enable the screen to move and rotate dynamically, allowing it to follow the orientation changes of the endoscope. This dynamic capability enables medical staff to intuitively understand the endoscope's viewing direction by observing the screen's position and orientation in space.

The patent uses the image reproduction device as an intermediary between the endoscope and the medical staff. The holding device acts as a mediator that translates the endoscope's spatial orientation into corresponding screen position and orientation. This intermediary system bridges the gap between the operator's direct visual feedback and the indirect view on screen, making the endoscope's orientation intuitive for all participants.

The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring the endoscope's orientation (through sensors or controller signals) and using this information to automatically adjust the image reproduction device's position and orientation. The controller receives signals representing the endoscope's viewing direction and generates control signals to move the screen accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that maintains accurate orientation correspondence without requiring complex manual coordination.

The patent replaces complex mechanical coupling between the endoscope and screen with a control-based system. Instead of direct mechanical linkage, the system uses sensors, controllers, and drive devices to achieve orientation correspondence. This substitution reduces mechanical complexity while maintaining the functional relationship between endoscope orientation and screen display orientation.