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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7440005 | Endoscope In an endoscope, scopes that include a scope-side memory and a connector are selectively and detachably connected to a processor that includes a processor-side memory and a connection member. A parameter stored in the scope-side memory can be written to the processo... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7369762 | Projector device, and photographing method and program of projected image A protector device is provided which includes a projecting system, a photographing system, and a control section. The projecting system includes a light source lamp, a micromirror element, and a projecting lens, and each image for each of a plurality of color compon... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7355158 | Solid-state imaging device The invention is regarding to solid-state imaging device. A solid-state imaging device consistent with the present invention includes, a plurality of unit cells on a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type, each unit cell including a photoelectric conve... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7336988 | Multi-photon endoscopy An apparatus includes an optical element, a GRIN lens, and a detector. The optical element has a first optical aperture. The GRIN lens has first and second ends. The first end of the GRIN lens is positioned to receive light from the first optical aperture. The detec... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316646 | Unified electrical and illumination cable for endoscopic video imaging system A video imaging system including an endoscopic device, a camera, a camera control unit and a light source, the camera coupled to the camera control unit and light source via a single cable connection. The cable is advantageously provided as a pair of wires and a lig... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7262396 | Solid-state imaging device The invention is regarding to solid-state imaging device. A solid-state imaging device consistent with the present invention includes, a plurality of unit cells on a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type, each unit cell including a photoelectric conve... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7214183 | Endoscope apparatus having an insertion channel A structure having a proximal open end for inserting a treatment instrument into a channel of the insertion portion that opens to a display panel side, and is provided on the frame of the display portion, wherein the treatment instrument inserted from the proximal o... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7212737 | Videoendoscopic system A videoendoscopic system (1) including an endoscope optical system (2) and a camera portion (3), the endoscope optical system (2) having an elongated shaft (4) through which an optical image guide (5) and a fiber light guide... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7125378 | Hermetically sealed imaging system for medical applications An imaging system includes: an optical-system holding member for holding an optical system to form an optical image of a subject; an imaging-device holding member for holding an imaging device to obtain the optical image formed by the optical system; a case for herm... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7074180 | Visualization during closed-chest surgery An improvement in a method for closed-chest, video-assisted diagnostic or surgical treatment of a patient is provided. The improvement comprises draping a video monitor with a transparent sterile surgical drape and positioning the draped monitor within the surgical ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7030929 | Deployable monitoring device having self-righting housing and associated method A deployable monitoring apparatus is provided comprising an ovate housing with a video capturing device and a spatial orientation device operably engaged therewith. The housing has a base and an opposed end disposed along an axis, with a center of gravity disposed a... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7023607 | Double substrate reflective spatial light modulator with self-limiting micro-mechanical elements A spatial light modulator including first and second substrate, and an array of deflectable elements disposed within a gap between the first and second substrates is disclosed herein. For electrostatically actuating the deflectable elements, an array of electrodes a... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7012733 | Double substrate reflective spatial light modulator with self-limiting micro-mechanical elements A spatial light modulator including first and second substrate, and an array of deflectable elements disposed within a gap between the first and second substrates is disclosed herein. For electrostatically actuating the deflectable elements, an array of electrodes a... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6960161 | Unified electrical and illumination cable for endoscopic video imaging system A connector assembly for an endoscope apparatus, which includes a plug removably insertable in a receptacle, is disclosed. The plug has a molded body incorporating a light cable and an electrical connector in a fixed spatial relationship within the molded body. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6944494 | Motion measuring device Endoscopes are well known devices used for examining surfaces contained within an enclosed cavity. Typical applications for these devices are the examination of tissues within human body cavities or mechanical components contained within engine compartments. An endo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932760 | Autoclavable coupler for endoscopic camera system An autoclavable endoscopic optical coupler includes the capability to optically couple an endoscope and a camera, so that a focused image will be communicated to the camera head. Furthermore, the coupler has the capability of withstanding multiple autoclave steriliz... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6856344 | Vehicle undercarriage inspection and imaging method and system A low-cost, portable and highly-mobile “speed bump” which incorporates a plurality of electronic cameras, illumination devices, and range finders. The system can be rapidly and temporarily deployed to achieve increased security at facilities and events likely to... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6791618 | Photographing system with improved time setting A photographing system comprising a photographing-method input unit, a temporary exposure time setting unit, and an actual exposure time setting unit. The photographing-method input unit receives input of a photographing method. The temporary exposure time setting u... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6770027 | Robotic endoscope with wireless interface An endoscope apparatus and method of operating the same. The endoscope apparatus comprises an endoscope portion and a control and display unit. The endoscope portion preferably comprises: (i) a sensor disposed at a distal end of the endoscope portion and providing e... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6712760 | Television device of portable endoscope A television device of a portable endoscope includes an endoscope including an inserted portion and an operating portion coupled to a base end of the inserted portion, a light source for lightening a subject through the inserted portion provided in the endoscope, a ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6611200 | Method for viewing through tinted windows A method for the undetected surveillance of structures or vehicles in low light or night time conditions by illuminating the interior with a near infrared light source and viewing the illuminated scene with a standard video camera/monitor.... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6554765 | Hand held, portable camera with adaptable lens system An adaptable, portable hand-held fiber optic camera for producing video images of an object having all of the necessary components for performing fiber optic procedures comprises a power source, a lens system, a light source, and a video camera assembly. ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6449007 | Method for establishing synchronization in head-detachable image sensing system, and image sensing system adopting the method In a system when a camera head and a signal processing unit connected to each other, the signal processing unit inputs a synchronizing signal from an external device, and transmits reference signals, such as a clock signal, horizontal and vertical synchro... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6390972 | Electrically-isolated, sterilizable, endoscopic video camera head A video camera head configured for use with an endoscope and having a conductive inner chamber for shielding the imager and imager electronics from electro-magnetic interference is described in which the inner chamber is substantially isolated from contac... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6369849 | Remote inspection device A remote inspection device is provided which is ideally suited for law enforcement and firefighting personnel. The remote inspection device includes an elongate housing, camera means and power supply for powering the camera means and video display. The ca... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6320608 | Remote installation and removal tool for video surveillance camera assembly A surveillance camera assembly housing is releasably locked to a base for the housing. The base is installed on a ceiling or at another location remote from ground level. A removal tool head, in the form of a hollow cylinder, is provided at the end of a p... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6215586 | Active optical image enhancer for a microscope An active optical image enhancer for a microscope, and a method of enhancing an image for a microscope, are provided. The image enhancer has a tube for attachment to a microscope. Photo-detector elements are disposed on an end of the tube remote from an e... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6016160 | Combination head-protective helmet and thermal imaging apparatus Combination head-protective helmet which includes a cap and an outwardly extending brim and thermal imaging apparatus which includes an infrared camera for producing an infrared image of a scene or object and a display system which generates a visible ima... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5907358 | Image pickup apparatus In an image pickup apparatus arranged to carry out a predetermined signal processing action including a gamma correction process on a signal outputted from an image sensor and to invert the signal during the process of the signal processing action, a vary... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5868664 | Electrically isolated sterilizable endoscopic video camera head A video camera head configured for use with an endoscope and having a conductive inner chamber for shielding the imager and imager electronics from electro-magnetic interference is described in which the inner chamber is substantially isolated from contac... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5825559 | Optical assembly having a dual purpose focus An optical assembly includes a lens assembly having a lens barrel for supporting a lens along an optical axis, an optical base having an opening aligned with the optical axis, and a plurality of ramps and a corresponding plurality of reference locators ci... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5627584 | Endoscope system with centralized control of associated peripheral equipment An endoscope system has an endoscope equipped with an imaging unit, and a plurality of peripheral equipment used in conjunction with the endoscope; such as, a light source for supplying illumination light to the endoscope and a video signal processor for ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5611769 | Detachable connector assembly for use with video camera equipped medical instruments A video camera head for use with medical diagnostic instrumemts. A connector assembly, positioned at the outlet of the housing of the camera head, allows a video cable including a multi-conductor tightenable connector to be attached to and detached from t... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5608451 | Endoscope apparatus An endoscope apparatus includes an optical system for forming an image of an object; a solid-state image sensor for receiving the image formed by the optical system; an illuminating device for irradiating the object with illuminating light; a light contro... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5430475 | Electronic endoscope apparatus having micro array on photoelectric conversion surface The arrangement of a converging light device array wherein each converging light device increasing a quantity of incident light entering every one or more photoelectric conversion pixel is arranged in front of a photoelectric conversion surface of a solid... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5134469 | Endoscope light source apparatus with detachable flash unit A light source apparatus body includes a lighting device for supplying to a light source electric energy required to light up the light source and thereby supply light to an endoscope for normal observation, and a control circuit for controlling the opera... | 07/28/1992 |
| 4905082 | Rigid video endoscope having a detachable imaging unit An electronic endoscope system has an elongated rigid inserting section and a relay optical system disposed therein. The relay optical system transfers an optical image. A imaging device is disposed at a focus position of the relay optical sysetm in a fac... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4884134 | Video endoscope apparatus employing device shutter An endoscope apparatus has a storage-time switching circuit for shortening the charge storage time of a solid state imaging device provided with a photoelectric conversion function, and the quantity of illuminating light to be projected an object is incre... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4870488 | Endoscope imaging system used with an electronic scope and an optical endoscope A system provided with an electronic scope containing a solid state imaging device on the tip side of the insertable part and a television camera containing an solid state imaging device and fitted to the eyepiece part of an optical endoscope provided wit... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4845554 | Automatic light adjusting system for an endoscope using an externally fitter camera In an optical endoscope having an image guide transmitting to the exit end surface an optical image formed by an objective optical system, a video signal of an imaging circuit built in an externally fitted camera is displayed by a displaying device so tha... | 07/04/1989 |
