Patents Assigned to Endochoice, Inc.
  • Multiple viewing elements endoscope system with modular imaging units
    Patent number: 10791910
    Abstract: An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaniv Kirma, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Leonid Krivopisk, Moshiko Levi, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Avi Levy, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
  • Endoscopic image enhancement using contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) implemented in a processor
    Patent number: 10791308
    Abstract: Systems and methods of enhancing images use a contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) algorithm in a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The images may be obtained by the imaging elements of a multiple imaging elements endoscope of an endoscopy system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • ILLUMINATOR CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200297191
    Abstract: The present specification describes a circuit board design that uses circuit boards for illuminator sets associated with the various optical assemblies. In one configuration, front and side illuminators are assembled on front and side illuminator circuit boards. Leaf connectors associated with each illuminator are provided to interface with a common base board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld
  • Multi-element cover for a multi-camera endoscope
    Patent number: 10779707
    Abstract: A multi-camera endoscope includes a the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said left side looking camera; and a multi-component cover configured to cover and seal said tip section such as to essentially prevent entry of fluids from the environment of said endoscope to inner parts of said tip section. The tip cover includes removable or repositionable window components which provide access to internal components of the tip for repair or removal, without removing the main tip cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Jeruham Avron
  • Circuit board assembly of a multiple viewing elements endoscope
    Patent number: 10765305
    Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Yaniv Kirma, Moshiko Levi, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Avi Levy, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
  • OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200249462
    Abstract: A lens assembly of a viewing element for an endoscope has lenses and a barrel containing the lenses. The internal surface of the barrel is shaped in accordance with the relative position and size of the lenses and a lens holder encompassing at least a portion of the barrel. The barrel and/or the lens holder are injection-molded and can be variably positioned relative to each other. An optional adhesive layer that reduces or eliminates small particles from the viewing element is positioned on an inner surface of the barrel and/or lens holder and used to remove any internal particulate matter that may otherwise obstruct the field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaniv Ofir, Robby Dascalo
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGE MAGNIFICATION USING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN IMAGE SENSOR AND A LENS ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200225461
    Abstract: The present specification describes a novel system for dynamically modifying the magnification power of optical devices used in high performance and critical applications such as medical procedures. The present specification describes an optical imaging system having a magnification control system connected to a sensor device for enabling movement of sensor device with respect to a lens assembly of the imaging system, wherein distance between the sensor device and the lens assembly is altered to enable different levels of magnification capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Leonid Krivopisk
  • MULTI-CAMERA ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200221941
    Abstract: A tip section of a multi-camera endoscope includes a front-pointing camera on a planar surface of a distal end of the tip section and two side-pointing cameras positioned on a cylindrical surface in proximity to the planar surface such that the side field of view provided by the two side-pointing cameras partially overlaps with the front field of view provided by the front-pointing camera. The tip section further includes a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Avi Levy
  • Optical system for an endoscope
    Patent number: 10663714
    Abstract: A lens assembly of a viewing element for an endoscope has lenses and a barrel containing the lenses. The internal surface of the barrel is shaped in accordance with the relative position and size of the lenses and a lens holder encompassing at least a portion of the barrel. The barrel and/or the lens holder are injection-molded and can be variably positioned relative to each other. An optional adhesive layer that reduces or eliminates small particles from the viewing element is positioned on an inner surface of the barrel and/or lens holder and used to remove any internal particulate matter that may otherwise obstruct the field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaniv Ofir, Robby Dascalo
  • Multi-camera endoscope
    Patent number: 10638922
    Abstract: A tip section of a multi-camera endoscope includes a front-pointing camera on a planar surface of a distal end of the tip section and two side-pointing cameras positioned on a cylindrical surface in proximity to the planar surface such that the side field of view provided by the two side-pointing cameras partially overlaps with the front field of view provided by the front-pointing camera. The tip section further includes a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Avi Levy
  • Systems and methods for image magnification using relative movement between an image sensor and a lens assembly
    Patent number: 10634900
    Abstract: The present specification describes a novel system for dynamically modifying the magnification power of optical devices used in high performance and critical applications such as medical procedures. The present specification describes an optical imaging system having a magnification control system connected to a sensor device for enabling movement of sensor device with respect to a lens assembly of the imaging system, wherein distance between the sensor device and the lens assembly is altered to enable different levels of magnification capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Leonid Krivopisk
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING TEMPERATURE AND ILLUMINATION INTENSITY AT THE DISTAL TIP OF AN ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200121176
    Abstract: The present specification describes a system and method for computing the temperature of the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope based on a measurement of junction temperatures of light emitting diode (LED) illuminators inside the tip. The measurement of temperature is used for taking corrective action if the temperature exceeds a limit. The temperature measurement is used for optimizing image parameters, as the performance of image sensors is affected by changes in ambient temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Yaniv Kirma, Yuri Gershov, Golan Salman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VARYING STIFFNESS OF AN ENDOSCOPIC INSERTION TUBE
    Publication number: 20200113416
    Abstract: The specification describes endoscopes that enable varying stiffness of an insertion portion in an endoscope assembly. In one example, an actuator operates either a spring or a flexible tube to vary stiffness of the insertion portion. In alternative examples, an elliptical wheel arrangement or screw mechanism provides a means to increase stiffness of the insertion portion of an endoscope assembly. In further examples, fluid and gas may be used inside the insertion potion to vary stiffness by varying pressure of the fluid/gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Golan Salman, Igal Shteiman, Hadar Schwarcz, Jeruham Avron, Christopher Stephen
  • Multi-jet controller for an endoscope
    Patent number: 10595714
    Abstract: The present specification describes a control mechanism to control fluid flow through one or more fluid channels that supply fluid to the distal tip of an endoscope. A pump is provided with an endoscope to control the flow of fluid from an external source to a combination of fluid channels within the endoscope, which supply fluid to front and side jets of a multi-jet endoscope assembly. The pump is preferably dual-direction pump that enables control of fluid to either the front jet or to the front and side jets of the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Golan Salman, Hadar Schwarcz
  • MULTI-ELEMENT COVER FOR A MULTI-CAMERA ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200085283
    Abstract: A multi-camera endoscope includes a the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said left side looking camera; and a multi-component cover configured to cover and seal said tip section such as to essentially prevent entry of fluids from the environment of said endoscope to inner parts of said tip section. The tip cover includes removable or repositionable window components which provide access to internal components of the tip for repair or removal, without removing the main tip cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Jeruham Avron
  • ENDOSCOPIC IMAGE ENHANCEMENT USING CONTRAST LIMITED ADAPTIVE HISTOGRAM EQUALIZATION (CLAHE) IMPLEMENTED IN A PROCESSOR
    Publication number: 20200092526
    Abstract: Systems and methods of enhancing images use a contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) algorithm in a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The images may be obtained by the imaging elements of a multiple imaging elements endoscope of an endoscopy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • DISPOSABLE AIR/WATER AND SUCTION VALVES FOR AN ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200077873
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve for an endoscope, including a shaft having a passage from an opening to a vent. The shaft has grooves and ridges and a protrusion formed at the vent. Seals are set within some of the grooves. An inner ring, having a diaphragm, extends from an outer circumference of the inner ring to an internal circumference of an outer cap. Hinges extend vertically downward from the diaphragm and ribs are formed along the internal circumference of the outer cap. A button cap has an internal ring that securely attaches to the shaft. A resilient member is securely disposed between the button cap and the diaphragm. The outer cap, inner ring, and internal ring of the button cap define a central bore to accommodate the shaft therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • REMOVABLE TIP ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20200069162
    Abstract: There is provided herein, an endoscope comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section wherein said tip section comprises a permanent section connected to the elongated shaft and a removable section securely connectable to the permanent section, wherein the removable section comprises at least one capture device and at least one light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi LEVY, Moshe LEVI, Amram Aizenfeld
  • Systems and methods for regulating temperature and illumination intensity at the distal tip of an endoscope
    Patent number: 10561308
    Abstract: The present specification describes a system and method for computing the temperature of the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope based on a measurement of junction temperatures of light emitting diode (LED) illuminators inside the tip. The measurement of temperature is used for taking corrective action if the temperature exceeds a limit. The temperature measurement is used for optimizing image parameters, as the performance of image sensors is affected by changes in ambient temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Yaniv Kirma, Yuri Gershov, Golan Salman
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRACKING THE POSITION OF AN ENDOSCOPE WITHIN A PATIENT'S BODY
    Publication number: 20200046437
    Abstract: Systems and methods of tracking the position of an endoscope within a patient's body during an endoscopic procedure is disclosed. The devices and methods include determining a position of the endoscope within the patient in the endoscope's coordinate system, capturing in an image fiducial markers attached to the endoscope by an external optical tracker, transforming the captured fiducial markers from the endoscope's coordinate system to the optical tracker's coordinate system, projecting a virtual image of the endoscope on a model of the patient's organ, and projecting or displaying the combined image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Achia Kronman