US 2010/0141744 A1Published application

Wireless Camera Coupling

AssigneeKARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.

InventorsMarc R. Amling, Hans David Hoeg, David Chatenever, Charles E. Ankner

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Abstract

A system for wirelessly powering various devices positioned on an endoscope, including, for example, a light source, various electronics including an imager and/or a memory device. The system is further provided such that video signal processing parameters are automatically set for an endoscopic video camera system based upon characteristics of an attached endoscope, with reduced EMI and improved inventory tracking, maintenance and quality assurance, and reducing the necessity for adjustment and alignment of the endoscope and camera to achieve the data transfer.

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Dependent claims

An endoscope video system for wirelessly powering an endoscope coupled to a detachable camera comprising:

an endoscope having a first transponder/transceiver positioned thereon, the first transponder/transceiver transmitting and receiving wireless energy;
a camera having a second transponder/transceiver positioned thereon, the second transponder/transceiver wirelessly coupling to the first transponder/transceiver when brought in proximity thereto to transmit energy;
an endoscope light source positioned on said endoscope, said endoscope light source coupled to said first transponder/transceiver and receiving electrical power from said first transponder/transceiver;
said endoscope light source generating illuminating light, which is transmitted to an area to be viewed;
an imager generating an image signal representative of the area;
a camera control unit, coupled to the camera, said camera control unit receiving and processing the image data.

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Application: 12/533,545Filed 31 Jul 2009
Priority: 12 Mar 2002
Published: 10 Jun 2010
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification24 codes

A61B 1/00016
Characterised by signal transmission: using wireless means
A61B 1/0002
Operational features of endoscopes: provided with data storages
A61B 1/00029
Characterised by power supply: externally powered, e.g. wireless
A61B 1/00055
Provided with output arrangements: for alerting the user

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