# US 10,945,589 B2 · Flexible endoscopic peripheral > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,945,589 B2 - Document ID: US10945589B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/043,449 - Filed: 2018-07-24 - Published: 2018-11-15 - Granted: 2021-03-16 - Earliest claimed: 2011-10-18 - Assignees: Treble Innovations, LLC - Applicants: Treble Innovations, LLC - Inventors: Ian Joseph Alexander; Brian Dean Owens; Roland Clifford Park - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10945589B2 ## CPC - A61B 1/005: Flexible endoscopes - A61M 29/00: Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies - A61B 1/00016: {using wireless means} - A61B 1/00018: {using electrical cables} - A61B 1/0002: {provided with data storages} - A61B 1/00101: {the distal tip features being detachable} - A61B 1/00108: {characterised by self-sufficient functionality for stand-alone use} - A61B 1/00114: {Electrical cables in or with an endoscope} - A61B 1/00135: {Oversleeves mounted on the endoscope prior to insertion} - A61B 1/0014: {Fastening element for attaching accessories to the outside of an endoscope, e.g. clips, clamps or bands} - A61B 1/00142: {with means for preventing contamination, e.g. by using a sanitary sheath} - A61B 1/00154: {using guiding arrangements for insertion} - A61B 1/05: characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion - A61B 1/0676: {at distal tip of an endoscope} - A61B 1/00032: {internally powered} - A61B 1/00052: {positioned at proximal end of the endoscope body} - A61B 1/00066: {Proximal part of endoscope body, e.g. handles (A61B1/0052 takes precedence)} - A61B 1/00133: {Drive units for endoscopic tools inserted through or with the endoscope} - A61B 1/0051: {with controlled bending of insertion part} - A61B 1/04: combined with photographic or television appliances - A61B 1/044: {for absorption imaging} - A61B 1/233: for the nose, i.e. nasoscopes {, e.g. testing of patency of Eustachian tubes} - A61M 25/0662: {Guide tubes} - A61M 25/10: Balloon catheters ({A61M25/0125 takes precedence; embolectomy A61B17/22032; retractors A61B17/02;} inflatable balloons for placing stents or stent-grafts A61F2/958 {; stomach balloons for treatment of obesity A61F5/0003; oesophagal tubes A61J15/00}) - A61M 25/1018: {Balloon inflating or inflation-control devices} - A61M 25/1025: {Connections between catheter tubes and inflation tubes} - A61M 29/02: Dilators made of swellable material {(balloon catheters for angioplasty A61M25/104)} - A61M 2025/1043: {with special features or adapted for special applications} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract An endoscopic peripheral includes a first end of a flexible cable including at least a camera and one or more lights enclosed by a tip at the first end. The tip is tapered for insertion of a portion of the first end into a body of a patient. The endoscopic peripheral includes one or more controls interconnected with and controlling the camera and the one or more lights. A second end of the flexible cable terminates in a plug configured to physically connect the endoscopic peripheral to an electronic device. The electronic device powers the camera and the one or more lights and displays content captured by the camera. The endoscopic peripheral is plug and play when connected to the electronic device. The diameter of the diameter of the endoscopic peripheral between the first end and the second end is approximately the same. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An endoscopic peripheral, comprising: flexible cable a first end of the flexible cable, the first end including at least a camera and one or more lights enclosed by a tip at the first end, the tip is rounded for insertion of a portion of the first end into a body of a patient; a second end of the flexible cable terminating in a plug configured to physically connect the endoscopic peripheral to an electronic device including a display that is external to a body of a patient, the electronic device powers the camera and the one or more lights and displays content captured by the camera, wherein the endoscopic peripheral is plug-and-play when connected to the electronic device, wherein the plug-and-play complies with the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) standard, and wherein a diameter of the endoscopic peripheral is constant from the tip of the first end to the plug of the second end. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, wherein the camera captures high definition content. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 2, wherein the high definition content is captured by default applications of the electronic device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 2, wherein the first end includes a flexible portion configured to bend from a first position into one or more bent positions under a minimal application of force. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, wherein an angle of the camera and the one or more lights is adjustable. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, further comprising: a memory connected to the camera, the memory is configured to store the content captured by the camera for subsequent access. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 6, wherein the memory includes an application for interfacing the endoscopic peripheral with the electronic device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, further comprising: a disposable cover over the first end. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, further comprising: shielding surrounding the camera, one or more lights, and wiring within the endoscopic peripheral. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, wherein the first end is replaceable to replace the camera and the one or more lights. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 1, wherein the plug is a miniatured plug for interfacing with the electronic device. ### Claim 12 An endoscopic peripheral, comprising: flexible cable a first end of the flexible cable, the first end including at least a camera and one or more lights enclosed by a tip at the first end, the tip is rounded for insertion of a portion of the first end into a body of a patient; a second end of the flexible cable terminating in a plug configured to physically connect the endoscopic peripheral to a wireless device including a display that is external to a body of a patient, the wireless device powers the camera and the one or more lights and displays content captured by the camera, wherein the endoscopic peripheral is plug-and-play when connected to the electronic device, wherein the plug-and-play complies with the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) standard, and wherein a diameter of the endoscopic peripheral is constant from the tip of the first end to the plug of the second end. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the tip is clear for capturing videos or images by the camera. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, further comprising: a memory connected to the camera, the memory is configured to store the content captured by the camera for subsequent access. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, further comprising: a latch configured to temporarily connect a disposable cover over the first end of the endoscopic peripheral. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the first end is interchangeable to change the camera and the one or more lights utilized with the wireless endoscope. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, further comprising: logic for streaming the content through one or more communications networks to one or more remote addresses in response to an identifier associated with the endoscopic peripheral. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the camera captures a plurality of spectra for examining the body of the patient. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the first end includes a stopper for preventing over insertion of the first end in the body of the user. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, further comprising: a plurality of disposable covers utilized over all or a portion of the first end. ### Claim 21 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the camera captures high definition content. ### Claim 22 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the first end is replaceable to replace the camera and the one or more lights. ### Claim 23 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, further comprising: shielding surrounding the camera, one or more lights, and wiring within the endoscopic peripheral. ### Claim 24 (depends on 12) The endoscopic peripheral of claim 12, wherein the plug is a miniatured plug for interfacing with the electronic device.