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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187167 | Monitoring apparatus for laparoscopic surgery and display method thereof A monitor apparatus for a laparoscopic surgery rotates images captured by a laparoscope as an endoscope and displayed on monitors for the laparoscopic surgery clockwise or counter-clockwise according to commands for rotating the images by surgeons who use image rota... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8152712 | Endoscope system and method for inspecting electronic endoscope An electronic endoscope has a light guide for leading a light and a solid-state image sensor for capturing an image of a human body cavity during illumination. In inspecting the number of broken optical fibers in the light guide, a cap is attached to a distal portio... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8062210 | Encapsulated endoscope system in which endoscope moves in lumen by itself and rotation of image of region to be observed is ceased An encapsulated endoscope system in accordance with the present invention comprises: an encapsulated endoscope that rotates to develop a thrust; a controller that moves the encapsulated endoscope in an intended direction of advancement; an imaging unit incorporated ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8038596 | Observation apparatus that detects position of a treatment tool from an image A body cavity observation apparatus includes a treatment tool to be inserted into a body cavity of a subject with an insertion tool as a guide, an observation section attached to an opening of a body wall of the subject, a monitor for displaying the body cavity capt... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033986 | Endoscope control device An endoscope control device includes: a safety maintaining circuit for maintaining safety in terms of function or use-purpose of the endoscope control device; a control section for controlling operation of the endoscope control device; and an activation section for ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8002694 | Master-slave manipulator system In a master-slave manipulator system, manipulation device can be manipulated intuitively even when clutch manipulation is performed. A master-slave manipulator system includes: mode switching device for switching between a master-slave mode, in which the slave manip... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7967742 | Method for using variable direction of view endoscopy in conjunction with image guided surgical systems A method for a variable direction of view endoscope used in combination with an image guided surgical system to provide new diagnostic and surgical capabilities. The method provides the following capabilities: greatly improved endoscopic orientation capabilities, gl... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967743 | Endoscope observation device, observation device and observation method using endoscope A high accurate image of a specimen is obtained by accurately measuring a distance between the specimen and a tip of a light emitting portion that irradiates a light to the specimen. An endoscope observation device includes the light emitting portion that irradiates... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7905827 | Encapsulated endoscope system in which endoscope moves in lumen by itself and rotation of image of region to be observed is ceased An encapsulated endoscope system in accordance with the present invention comprises: an encapsulated endoscope that rotates to develop a thrust; a controller that moves the encapsulated endoscope in an intended direction of advancement; an imaging unit incorporated ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7811224 | Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced endoscopic imaging A method for avoiding rapid or sudden image rotation or reversal in a gravity leveled endoscopic imaging system is disclosed. A mathematical neighborhood of a singular viewing configuration is defined and within this neighborhood the endoscopic image orientation fol... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7373219 | Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery Surgical robots and other telepresence systems have enhanced grip actuation for manipulating tissues and objects with small sizes. A master/slave system is used in which an error signal or gain is artificially altered when grip members are near a closed configuratio... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7340291 | Medical apparatus for tracking movement of a bone fragment in a displayed image A medical apparatus has a data processing device for storing an image dataset of the body of a subject and a navigation system for determining the position of a medical instrument relative to the body of the subject. At least one bone fragment is shown in the image ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7297142 | Interchangeable surgical instrument A system and associated method for delivering to an internal body site a selected one of a plurality of instruments. An instrument storage chamber is providing having passages for separately accommodating a plurality of instruments. An outlet guide tube couples from... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7267647 | Endoscope An endoscope has an inserting tube to be inserted into a human body, first and second optical systems integrally secured to a tip end portion of the inserting tube. The first and second optical systems are for observing the in vivo tissues at different magnification... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258664 | Endoscope inserting direction detecting method and endoscope inserting direction detecting system An endoscope inserting direction detecting system receives an endoscopic image, detects an endoscope inserting direction, in which an endoscope should be inserted, on the basis of the endoscopic image and produces information concerning the detected inserting direct... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7214182 | Wireless in-vivo information acquiring system, body-insertable device, and external device A pill inserted into a body of a patient acquires in-vivo information on the body of the patient. A receiver disposed on the outside of the body receives the in-vivo information on the body of the patient from the pill through an antenna. When a power supply signal ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7122001 | Encapsulated endoscope system in which endoscope moves in lumen by itself and rotation of image of region to be observed is ceased An encapsulated endoscope system in accordance with the present invention comprises: an encapsulated endoscope that rotates to develop a thrust; a controller that moves the encapsulated endoscope in an intended direction of advancement; an imaging unit incorporated ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7081088 | Method and apparatus for automatic local path planning for virtual colonoscopy A method for automatic local path planning for a virtual endoscope comprises the steps of defining a sub volume around a current endoscope position in a lumen; performing a region growing inside the lumen, starting from the current endoscope position; calculating an... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074179 | Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a foot pedal that can be operated by the foot of a surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The end effector ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6929602 | Endoscope apparatus In an endoscope apparatus, an air/water switch (15) that is provided in an operating section (9) of an endoscope (5) each generate an air feed on/off signal and a suction on/off signal, and air feed flow and suction flow signals that are respons... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6879880 | Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery Surgical robots and other telepresence systems have enhanced grip actuation for manipulating tissues and objects with small sizes. A master/slave system is used in which an error signal or gain is artificially altered when grip members are near a closed configuratio... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6858003 | Performing cardiac surgery without cardioplegia A surgical system or assembly for performing cardiac surgery includes a surgical instrument; a servo-mechanical system engaged to the surgical instrument for operating the surgical instrument; and an attachment assembly for removing at least one degree of movement f... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6853879 | Medical manipulator and method of controlling the same A medical master/slave manipulator is excellent in operability and capable of reducing burden on the operator. The medical master/slave manipulator includes a master unit provided with an operation control portion, a slave unit provided with a working device, an int... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6832985 | Endoscopic system with instrument position and orientation display An endoscopic system includes at least one endoscope having an objective which generates an image of an area to be observed, at least one video recorder which records the image generated by the objective, at least one instrument, a position-sensing device which dete... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6817973 | Apparatus for controlling force for manipulation of medical instruments Apparatus and method for controlling force applied to and for manipulation of medical instruments. An elongated member of a medical instrument can be sensed, and an actuator can be used to apply force to the medical instrument for control and manipulation of the ins... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6719686 | Fetal probe having an optical imaging device Systems and methods for providing visual feedback to aid in the proper placement and location of a fetal sensor during a fetal oximetry monitoring procedure. An imaging device, such as an optical fiber can be used to image and illuminate the same or nearby region of... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695774 | Apparatus and method for controlling endoscopic instruments A control and indicator apparatus for a variable direction-of-operation endoscopic instrument comprises a handle, a coinciding pointer, and a linking system connecting the handle to the endoscopic instrument. The handle affords the user intuitive and inte... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6656110 | Endoscopic system An endoscope system includes position sensors which detect not only the position, but also the orientation, of both an endoscope (or endoscopes) and at least one instrument. The endoscope system includes an assessment and control unit which displays symbo... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6594552 | Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery Surgical robots and other telepresence systems have enhanced grip actuation for manipulating tissues and objects with small sizes. A master/slave system is used in which an error signal or gain is artificially altered when grip members are near a closed c... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6574355 | Method and apparatus for transforming coordinate systems in a telemanipulation system In a telemanipulation system for manipulating objects located in a workspace at a remote worksite by an operator from an operator's station, such as in a remote surgical system, the remote worksite having a manipulator with an end effector for manipulatin... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6537207 | Identification of protective covers for medical imaging devices A protective cover for medical imaging devices of the type having a probe with an optical system at a distal end includes a sheath of plastic material formed to enclose at least a portion of the probe and a transparent head secured to the sheath at a dist... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6505065 | Methods and apparatus for planning and executing minimally invasive procedures for in-vivo placement of objects A method (310) and apparatus (1) are provided for planning an executing minimally invasive procedures for in-vivo placement of objects within the body of a patient. The method and apparatus enable non-invasive pre-operation virtual seed placement and dose... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6498642 | Endoscope inspection system An inspection system for performing a test selected from the group consisting of field of view, angle of view, distortion, image quality, depth of field, illumination system transmission efficiency, illumination profile, relative transmission of imaging s... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6468265 | Performing cardiac surgery without cardioplegia A surgical system or assembly for performing cardiac surgery includes a surgical instrument; a servo-mechanical system engaged to the surgical instrument for operating the surgical instrument; and an attachment assembly for removing at least one degree of... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6419626 | Surgical instrument endoscope with CMOS image sensor and physical parameter sensor A surgical endoscopic instrument for visualizing anatomical tissue and including a tubular barrel carrying an endoscope with a CMOS image sensor and a physical parameter (e.g., temperature) sensor carried on the shaft. CMOS image sensors are fabricated on... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6388742 | Method and apparatus for evaluating the performance characteristics of endoscopes An apparatus for evaluating performance of a test endoscope includes a plurality of light sources, each generating a respective beam of light which is transmitted through the test endoscope. The apparatus further has a grid formed with a plurality of even... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6174307 | Viewing surgical scope for minimally invasive procedures A viewing and treatment apparatus for performing minimally invasive surgery through an opening in a patient's chest, the apparatus includes a visualization scope with an elongated portion and a distal end, and a working device such as a tissue ablation en... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6050938 | Portable endoscopy system A portable endoscopy system for performing an endoscopic procedure is stored in a single portable housing, where the housing and system are transportable by hand to a patient. The housing has an endoscope housing compartment, a video housing compartment, ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6027473 | Handle for steerable DMR catheter A steerable direct myocardial revascularization catheter comprises a catheter body, a tip section and a control handle. The catheter body has an outer wall, proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending therethrough. The tip section comprises ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6023289 | Video display system for locating a projected image adjacent a surgical field A method and apparatus for projecting an image of a surgical field along an optical path to intersect a display screen which is nonperpendicular to the optical path and adjacent the surgical field. A video projector system and accompanying optics impart a... | 02/08/2000 |
