Endoscope
AssigneeIntuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
InventorsMina Farr, Wolfgang Braxmeier
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AssigneeIntuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
InventorsMina Farr, Wolfgang Braxmeier
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Improved optical devices and methods transmit optical images along elongate optical paths with relatively limited cross-sectional dimensions using an improved objective, relay, and ocular systems. At least one intermediate image is formed within an optical component. For example, a first intermediate image is formed within glass of the most proximal objective lens, with the first intermediate image extending axially along a curved image location within the glass. The last intermediate image may similarly be disposed within a distal lens of the ocular system. The ocular system allows independent adjustment of diopters, magnification, X-Y positioning, and rotation orientation of the captured image while introducing minimal aberrations.
A stereoscopic endoscope comprising:
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