Abstract: An inspection analysis method includes an analysis step, a prediction step, and an output step. A processor analyzes inspection information related to an operation in an inspection and generates first operation data and second operation data indicating a content of the operation in the analysis step. The first operation data indicate a content of the operation in a first inspection. The second operation data indicate a content of the operation in a second inspection performed after the first inspection is completed. The processor compares the first operation data and the second operation data with each other and predicts a state of an inspection target in the prediction step. The processor outputs state information indicating the state to a reporting device in the output step.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an imager having a photoelectric converter that performs a photoelectric conversion of an optical signal into a video signal, and a compressor that compresses the video signal; and a controller that changes a compression ratio in a compression of the video signal in accordance with a preset condition.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an imager having a photoelectric converter that performs a photoelectric conversion of an optical signal into a video signal, and a compressor that compresses the video signal; and a controller that changes a compression ratio in a compression of the video signal in accordance with a preset condition.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes a body portion having a light source portion which emits illuminating light for illuminating an object, an insertion portion through which a light guide that guides light originating in the light source portion is inserted, having a distal end portion to which a plurality of adapters are attachable, and which can emit light originating in an LED from the distal end portion, an operation portion which is connectable to the body portion and has an adapter detection section that detects a type of an adapter attached to the distal end portion, and a CPU which controls the light source portion and the LED according to the type of the detected adapter.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes a body portion having a light source portion which emits illuminating light for illuminating an object, an insertion portion through which a light guide that guides light originating in the light source portion is inserted, having a distal end portion to which a plurality of adapters are attachable, and which can emit light originating in an LED from the distal end portion, an operation portion which is connectable to the body portion and has an adapter detection section that detects a type of an adapter attached to the distal end portion, and a CPU which controls the light source portion and the LED according to the type of the detected adapter.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes an insertion tube including a flexible tube portion, a bending system, and an image pickup device, the bending system including a plurality of actuators which are provided in the flexible tube portion. The endoscope apparatus further includes a drum around which the insertion tube is wound. The plurality of actuators in the endoscope apparatus are positioned such that when the insertion tube is pulled out from the drum by a first length, a single symmetrical direction movement is enabled, and when the insertion tube is pulled out from the drum by a second length, a double symmetrical direction movement is enabled.

Abstract: A CPU includes: an original image recording function for recording a still image or a recorded image as an original image; a contrast correction function for performing contrast correction on a still image or a recorded image; a coordinate calculation function for calculating pixel coordinates on an original image which correspond to pixel coordinates designated on a contrast corrected image; a stereo measurement function for performing stereo measurement using pixel coordinates of an original image calculated by the coordinate calculation function; a measurement result reflection function for reflecting on a contrast corrected image a measurement result of stereo measurement performed by the stereo measurement function; and a dynamic range expansion function for enhancing brightness of an image area which is darker than a predetermined threshold. These functions enable stereo measurement to be performed precisely using an image on which image processing has been performed.

Abstract: A CPU includes: an original image recording function for recording a still image or a recorded image as an original image; a contrast correction function for performing contrast correction on a still image or a recorded image; a coordinate calculation function for calculating pixel coordinates on an original image which correspond to pixel coordinates designated on a contrast corrected image; a stereo measurement function for performing stereo measurement using pixel coordinates of an original image calculated by the coordinate calculation function; a measurement result reflection function for reflecting on a contrast corrected image a measurement result of stereo measurement performed by the stereo measurement function; and a dynamic range expansion function for enhancing brightness of an image area which is darker than a predetermined threshold. These functions enable stereo measurement to be performed precisely using an image on which image processing has been performed.