Endoscopic imaging apparatus and method
US-12133634-B2 · Nov 5, 2024 · US
Gravity referenced endoscopic image orientation
US9033871B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9033871-B2 |
| Application number | US-5353105-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | Apr 7, 2004 |
| Publication date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
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An endoscope having a longitudinal axis, a view vector angularly offset from said longitudinal axis, an accelerometer, and an image rotator effectively responsive to said accelerometer, wherein said accelerometer is arranged for measuring rotations about a measurement axis which is generally parallel to said view vector. Through the use of this apparatus, an image is maintained in an upright orientation.
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We claim: 1. A system for orienting an endoscopic image, comprising an endoscope having a longitudinal axis, a view vector angularly offset from said longitudinal axis, a rotation pick-up device, and an image rotator responsive to said rotation pick-up device, wherein said rotation pick-up device is arranged for measuring rotations of the endoscope about an axis which is generally parallel to said view vector; and wherein said axis generally parallel to said view vector is longitud…
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- What does patent US9033871B2 cover?
- An endoscope having a longitudinal axis, a view vector angularly offset from said longitudinal axis, an accelerometer, and an image rotator effectively responsive to said accelerometer, wherein said accelerometer is arranged for measuring rotations about a measurement axis which is generally parallel to said view vector. Through the use of this apparatus, an image is maintained in an upright or…
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- Schara Nathan Jon, Hoeg Hans David, Hale Eric Lawrence, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B1/042. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue May 19 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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