Abstract: A method adjusts the sensitivity of an image sensor, and includes: adjusting an integration duration of the image sensor between a minimum duration and an image frame duration, receiving from the image sensor a frame signal, and amplifying the frame signal by applying an adjusted amplification gain between different minimum and maximum gain values. For each frame of the frame signal, if an integration duration, calculated as a function of an average value of the frame signal, is comprised between the minimum duration and a maximum duration equal to several times the frame duration, the method establishes the integration duration at the integration duration calculated and maintains the amplification gain at a fixed value, otherwise it maintains the integration duration at the minimum or maximum duration and adjusts the amplification gain between the minimum and maximum values as a function of the average value.

Abstract: Image splitting device for videoendoscope, comprising an image splitting optical component to form on the sensitive surface of a video sensor housed in the distal end part of a videoendoscope a single composite image formed from two images of an observed target, viewed from two different angles; the image splitting optical component comprises two sections of identical convergent lenses, integrated into an opaque central element, maintaining the space between the two sections of lenses, each of the two sections of lenses are at least equal to a half-moon so that it is crossed by the optical axes of the lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a videoendoscope comprising a videoendoscopic probe comprising an inspection tube having a distal end housing an image sensor, and a control handle fixed to the proximal end of the inspection tube, the control handle comprising a display screen, and a video processing circuit connected to the image sensor and the display screen, the display screen being covered by a touch panel, and having a format such that its surface may be divided into an image display area occupying a whole height of the display screen and having a format corresponding to that of a photosensitive surface of the image sensor, and a lateral control key display area having a sufficient surface to display several control keys of sufficient size to be individually operated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the sensitivity of an image sensor, comprising: adjusting an integration duration of the image sensor between a minimum duration and an image frame duration, receiving from the image sensor a frame signal, amplifying the frame signal by applying an adjusted amplification gain between different minimum and maximum gain values, and for each frame of the frame signal, if an integration duration calculated as a function of an average value of the frame signal, is comprised between the minimum duration and a maximum duration equal to several times the frame duration, establishing the integration duration at the integration duration calculated and maintaining the amplification gain at a fixed value, otherwise maintaining the integration duration at the minimum or maximum duration and adjusting the amplification gain between the minimum and maximum values as a function of the average value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a videoendoscopic system comprising a videoendoscopic equipment unit comprising an image sensor and a video processing circuit linked to the image sensor, and configured to supply synchronization signals and direct voltages, necessary to the operation of the video processing circuit and the image sensor, supply a standardized analog video signal directly usable by a video monitor from electrical signals supplied by the image sensor, on a low-impedance video link of a proximal multicore cable, receive a direct supply voltage through a supply link of the proximal multicore cable, and receive a control signal through a control link of the proximal multicore cable.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a deviated viewing rigid videoendoscopic probe with adjustable focusing, comprising a rigid inspection tube and a control handle attached to the inspection tube, the inspection tube having a longitudinal axis and a distal part comprising an image capture device having a viewing axis different from the longitudinal axis, the control handle comprising a rotation control device for making the viewing axis turn around the longitudinal axis, and a focusing control device of the image capture device for longitudinally moving in the inspection tube a part of the image capture device, the rotation control device and the focusing control device being respectively configured to make the viewing axis turn and focus the image capture device, independently from one another.

Abstract: Videoendoscope including a distal endpiece, a laser source generating a laser beam and an optical formation device arranged to produce from the laser beam a calibrated light spot near a target of which the size is to be measured, wherein the laser source is housed in a distal endpiece, while the optical formation device is housed at least partially in a removable optical head that can be fitted on the distal endpiece.

Abstract: Image splitting device for videoendoscope, comprising an image splitting optical component to form on the sensitive surface of a video sensor housed in the distal end part of a videoendoscope a single composite image formed from two images of an observed target, viewed from two different angles; the image splitting optical component comprises two sections of identical convergent lenses, integrated into an opaque central element, maintaining the space between the two sections of lenses, each of the two sections of lenses are at least equal to a half-moon so that it is crossed by the optical axes of the lens.

Abstract: A lighting device for videoendoscopic probe, comprising a light generator comprising a case wherein are mounted a light-emitting diode, a lighting endpiece attached to the end of the bundle of lighting fibers configured to adapt the surface of the proximal end of the bundle of lighting fibers to the light-emitting surface of the diode, and a connection part configured to be fixed on a handle of videoendoscopic probe, and to couple with the case, the case and the connection part being configured to maintain the lighting endpiece on the light-emitting surface.

Abstract: Image splitting device for videoendoscope, comprising an image splitting optical component to form on the sensitive surface of a video sensor housed in the distal end part of a videoendoscope a single composite image formed from two images of an observed target, viewed from two different angles; the image splitting optical component comprises two sections of identical convergent lenses, integrated into an opaque central element, maintaining the space between the two section of lenses, each of the two sections of lenses are at least equal to a half-moon so that it is crossed by the optical axis of the lens.

Abstract: An endoscopic probe is provided including a distal end (11, 31) having an image sensor (1) with a substantially rectangular light-sensitive surface (2) associated with an objective arranged for transmitting a light beam having a proximal section substantially identical to the light-sensitive surface of the image sensor. The objective includes at least one distal lens (32, 33) produced from a circular lens, wherein parts of the circular lens that are not passed through by light rays transmitted by the objective to the light-sensitive surface (2) have been removed, so as to reduce the lateral dimensions of a distal part of the objective, in order to particularly house a high-power lighting device.

Abstract: An operating device is provided which includes an instrument insertion conduit, having a distal end connectable to the operating channel input of a handle of an endoscopic probe, the proximal end of the instrument insertion conduit forming an instrument input for the operating device, a suction assembly comprising a suction conduit communicating with the insertion conduit and a control device for selectively connecting the suction conduit to a pump, to suck out fluids through the operating channel, and a connecting conduit putting the suction conduit into communication with the insertion conduit, and the length of which is such that when the operating device is fixed on the handle, the suction control device is positioned close to the control means located in a proximal part of the handle.

Abstract: A videoendoscope comprising an inspection probe comprising an inspection tube and a distal endpiece secured to one end of the inspection tube and housing an imaging device; a video processor for processing the electrical signal delivered by the imaging device and for generating a video signal; a control handle comprising a control unit secured to the inspection tube to control the video processor and a display unit secured to a side face of the control unit and including a display screen connected to the video processor; and an umbilical cable having one end secured to the control unit and having its other end connected to a light source and to an electrical power supply.

Abstract: A deviated distal viewing endoscope is disclosed, wherein the rotation of the probe rotation control ring controls the rotation of the endoscopic probe as well as the rotation of a rotating tube housed in the handle and in the distal end of which a deviator prism is housed; the rotation of a focusing control ring controls the translation of the ring that acts to house the ocular lens; and the rotation of the ring controls the translation of a first cylindrical mount housing an ocular lens; and the rotation of a viewing angle variation control ring controls the translation of a second cylindrical mount integral with a cylindrical maneuvering tube, a longitudinal displacement of which controlling the tilting of the deviator prism of the endoscope.

Abstract: A videoendoscope comprising an inspection probe comprising an inspection tube and a distal endpiece secured to one end of the inspection tube and housing an imaging device; a video processor for processing the electrical signal delivered by the imaging device and for generating a video signal; a control handle comprising a control unit secured to the inspection tube to control the video processor and a display unit secured to a side face of the control unit and including a display screen connected to the video processor; and an umbilical cable having one end secured to the control unit and having its other end connected to a light source and to an electrical power supply.

Abstract: A deviated distal viewing endoscope characterized in that:

Abstract: Rotary endoscope has a deflected distal sight. The endoscope includes a cylindrical handle. An endoscopic probe includes a distal optical deflector which introduces one-way inversion of an image of an object observed through a distal lateral lens port, a lens, and an optical image conveying system. The endoscopic probe has a proximal end which is accommodated in a distal part of the cylindrical handle, and is adapted to convey the image of the object observed along an optical axis to an ocular lens. An adjustment device moves the ocular lens in a controlled manner by an outer ring. The ocular lens is arranged in a median part of the cylindrical handle and is movable longitudinally along the optical axis. A one-way image rectifier is arranged in a proximal part of the cylindrical handle. The one-way image rectifier compensates for the one-way image inversion introduced by the distal optical deflector. A rotation device is movable in a controlled manner by an outer ring.

Abstract: A video endoscopic probe has a distal terminal utilizing an objective, a color CCD sensor, and an electrical interface microcircuit. The probe utilizes a continuous bundle of optical fibers which is coupled to a light source. The probe also has a video processor coupled to an electrical interface microcircuit. This video processor is adapted to supply and synchronize electrical signals from the color CCD sensor, to process the electrical signal generated by said color CCD sensor, and to produce a video signal. The color video monitor is adapted to receive the video signal produced by the video processor. The probe also has a tubular probe coupled to the distal terminal and a control handle adapted to include the video processor and the color video monitor. A multiconductor electrical is used to couple the video processor to the electrical interface microcircuit.