Abstract: Depth sensors comprising a focal plane array with photosites (PSs) directed in different directions, each PS operable to detect light arriving from an instantaneous field of view (IFOV) of the PS, a readout-set of readout circuitries (ROCs), each ROC coupled to readout-group PSs by multiple switches and operable to output an electric signal indicative of an amount of light impinging on the readout-group PSs when the read-out group is connected to the respective ROC via at least one of the switches, a controller operable to change switching states of the switches, such that at different times different ROCs of the readout-set are coupled to the readout-group and are exposed to reflections from different distances, and a processor operable to obtain the electric signals from the readout-set indicative of detected levels of reflected light collected from the IFOVs of the readout-group and to determine depth information for an object.

Abstract: Methods of layerwise fabrication of a three-dimensional object, and objected obtained thereby are provided. The methods are effected by dispensing at least a first modeling formulation and a second modeling formulation to form a core region using both said first and said second modeling formulations, an inner envelope region at least partially surrounding said core region using said first modeling formulation but not said second modeling formulation, and an outer envelope region at least partially surrounding said inner envelope region using said second modeling formulations but not said first modeling formulation; and exposing said layer to curing energy, thereby fabricating the object, The first and second modeling formulations are selected such they differ from one another, when hardened, by at least one of Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Izod Impact resistance, Tg and elastic modulus.

Abstract: Novel support material formulations, characterized as providing a cured support material with improved dissolution rate, while maintaining sufficient mechanical strength, are disclosed. The formulations comprise a water-miscible non-curable polymer, a first water-miscible, curable material and a second, water-miscible material that is selected capable of interfering with intermolecular interactions between polymeric chains formed upon exposing the first water-miscible material to curing energy. Methods of fabricating a three-dimensional object, and a three-dimensional object fabricated thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to structures in semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) devices having a silicided polysilicon layer. The present disclosure may provide an active region above a substrate, source and drain electrodes in contact with the active region, a gate above the active region, the gate being laterally between the source and drain electrodes, a polysilicon layer above the substrate, and a silicide layer on the polysilicon layer. The active region includes at least two material layers with different band gaps. The polysilicon layer may be configured as an electronic fuse, a resistor, or a diode.

Abstract: Provided herein are multi-camera endoscopes having a handle and an elongated member mounted on the handle and extending distally therefrom, the elongated member includes a proximally positioned shaft a distally positioned tip component; and a linking element affixed on a proximal section thereof to the shaft and on a distal section thereof to the tip component. Further provided are systems including the same and methods of use thereof in medical procedures.

Abstract: Novel support material formulations, characterized as providing a cured support material with improved dissolution rate, while maintaining sufficient mechanical strength, are disclosed. The formulations comprise a water-miscible non-curable polymer, a first water-miscible, curable material and a second, water-miscible material that is selected capable of interfering with intermolecular interactions between polymeric chains formed upon exposing the first water-miscible material to curing energy. Methods of fabricating a three-dimensional object, and a three-dimensional object fabricated thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a distal tip of an endoscope configured to mitigate smudging of window elements at the front face thereof, utilizing various mitigating elements. Further provided are methods of fabricating and using the same in endoscopic procedures.

Abstract: Curable formulations which form cured materials that are breakable upon immersion in water are disclosed. The cured materials break into a plurality of particles being a few millimeters or less in size. Methods of fabricating three-dimensional objects utilizing the curable formulations are also disclosed, as well as model objects fabricated thereby. The curable formulations include at least a mono-functional curable material and a multi-functional curable material, as described in the specification.

Abstract: A medical imaging system, said system comprises a device configured to be inserted to a patient's body, comprising an elongated tube, comprising two or more cameras for capturing visual content in the vicinity of the device in different directions of view, a wireless module configured to transmit data captured by the two or more cameras to a remote devices, and a video receiving system configured to wirelessly receive and synchronize images captured by the two or more cameras, process the images into video and display the video on one or more display devices.

Abstract: Provided is an endoscope having a tip at a distal section thereof, the tip includes a plurality of imaging units, at least one of the imaging units includes at least two optical lens assemblies and at least one optical sensor associated with the at least two optical lens assemblies, wherein each optical lens assembly has a different depth of field, thereby allowing to obtain a multi-focal image of a body cavity. Further provided are systems comprising the endoscope and methods of using the same in various endoscopic procedures.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a medical imaging device, comprising a rigid elongated member, a rigid distal member connected to the rigid elongated member, wherein said distal member comprises a front camera and a first side camera and a foldable circuit board located within the distal member, said front camera and said first side camera are connected to foldable arms of the foldable circuit board, wherein said foldable circuit board is designed to be put in a foldable position and inserted into said distal member.

Abstract: A method of layerwise fabrication of a three-dimensional object is disclosed. The method comprises, for each of at least a few of the layers: dispensing at least a first modeling formulation and a second modeling formulation to form a core region using both the first and the second modeling formulations, and at least one envelope region at least partially surrounding the core region using one of the first and the second modeling formulations but not the other one of the first and the second modeling formulations. The method can also comprise exposing the layer to curing energy. The first modeling formulation is characterized, when hardened, by heat deflection temperature (HDT) of at least 90° C., and the second modeling formulation is characterized, when hardened, by Izod impact resistance (IR) value of at least 45 J/m.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a medical imaging device, comprising a rigid elongated member, a rigid distal member connected to the rigid elongated member, wherein said distal member comprises a front camera and a first side camera and a foldable circuit board located within the distal member, said front camera and said first side camera are connected to foldable arms of the foldable circuit board, wherein said foldable circuit board is designed to be put in a foldable position and inserted into said distal member.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a multi-sensor endoscope having a dynamic field of view comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section; a maneuvering section connected to the elongated shaft; at least two sensors, wherein at least one sensor is placed behind the tip section, on the maneuvering section; and one or more illuminators located on external surface of the shaft. In some cases, the sensors include a camera. The subject matter also discloses a multi-sensor endoscopy system comprising an endoscope comprising a handle and a controller, such that the maneuvering section is controlled by the controller.

Abstract: Novel support material formulations, characterized as providing a cured support material which is readily removable by contacting with water, are disclosed. The formulations comprise a curable water-soluble mono-functional monomer, a water-miscible polymer and a silicone polyether. Methods of fabricating a three-dimensional object, and a three-dimensional object fabricated thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of layerwise fabrication of a three-dimensional object is disclosed. The method comprises, for each of at least a few of the layers: dispensing at least a first modeling formulation and a second modeling formulation to form a core region using both the first and the second modeling formulations, and at least one envelope region at least partially surrounding the core region using one of the first and the second modeling formulations but not the other one of the first and the second modeling formulations. The method can also comprise exposing the layer to curing energy. The first modeling formulation is characterized, when hardened, by heat deflection temperature (HDT) of at least 90° C., and the second modeling formulation is characterized, when hardened, by Izod impact resistance (IR) value of at least 45 J/m.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a medical imaging system and method for generating a video configuration from multiple cameras of a medical imaging endoscope. The system comprises a processing unit, operatively connected to the endoscope and to a monitor, the processing unit is instructed to receive multiple video data streams captured from the multiple cameras located at a distal tip of the endoscope; receive from the system a video mode defining a layout of the multiple video data streams; perform a video interpolation on the multiple video data streams according to the video mode; generate a video configuration for the multiple video data streams, the video configuration characters each video data stream of the multiple video data streams in different properties in accordance with the received video mode; send the video configuration to the monitor, and display the video configuration layout on the monitor.

Abstract: Modeling material formulations usable for forming a polyurea material in additive manufacturing, and methods for additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects made of these formulations are provided. The modeling material formulation comprises at least one isocyanate-containing material and at least one amine-containing material such that at least one isocyanate-containing material comprises at least one polyisocyanate material and at least one amine-containing material comprises at least one aromatic polyamine material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elongated shaft detachably mountable on a reusable handle of a multi-camera endoscope, The elongated shaft includes a shaft body. The shaft body includes, at a shaft body distal section, at least two cameras and at least one illumination component, and, at a shaft body proximal section, an adaptor. The adaptor is configured to mechanically and electronically detachably couple to a coupling interface on a distal section of the handle, such as to mount the elongated shaft on the handle. The adaptor is further configured to dictate a preferred mounting orientation such that the at least two cameras provide a combined and predetermined at least about 270 degrees horizontal field-of-view (FOV) of a target area within an anatomical cavity when the elongated shaft is mounted on the handle.

Abstract: Formulations usable in additive manufacturing such as 3D inkjet printing which provide a transparent material when hardened, are provided. The formulation are designed so as to provide transparent objects or parts thereof with improved transmittance and color properties such as yellowness index, compared to commercially available formulations. The formulations comprise a photoinitiator at a relatively low amount and designed mixture of curable materials.