Abstract: A video endoscopes with interchangeable endoscope heads which enables the operative hook up or connection of any of a variety of interchangeable endoscope heads including optical or objective elements for receiving and transmitting images of an object or target to be examined with both a video camera head and a light source in a single, quick and easy step. When operatively connected, the present video endoscope allows the optional simple and easy rotation of the endoscope head and light source relative to the video camera head to achieve a desired endoscope head orientation, and rotation of just the video camera head alone to adjust the orientation of the image viewed through the device on a video monitor or other medium.

Abstract: A video otoscope enables a complete otological examination via high resolution color video to be conducted. The video otoscope includes an otoscope head having a rod lens system and structure enabling mounting a video camera on the otoscope head in position for receiving the rod lens image. The video otoscope also enables mounting a speculum in overlaying relation to the rod lens for retracting the wall of the ear canal, and the use of a pneumatic insufflator bulb in cooperation with both the rod lens and the speculum for demonstrating ear drum mobility. The video otoscope can furthermore include a high resolution color video monitor as well as a video recorder and a multiple or single image printer to enable recording the otological examination.