Patents by Inventor Itay Sidar

Itay Sidar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230362340
    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: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • Patent number: 11750782
    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: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • Publication number: 20220395160
    Abstract: Provided herein is a handle of a multi-camera endoscope, the handle includes a user interface activating unit which includes one or more external activating/control buttons, and an internal activating element, the handle optionally includes a converter configured to receive one or more parallel signals and transform the one or more parallel signals to one or more corresponding serial signals, wherein the parallel signals are output by one or more cameras of the endoscope. Further provided are endoscopes and medical imaging system which include the handle, as well as methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Golan SALMAN, Itay SIDAR, Yuri GERSHOV, Hadar SCHWARCZ, Leonid KRIVOPISK
  • Publication number: 20220239878
    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: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • Patent number: 11330238
    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: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • Publication number: 20220000387
    Abstract: A system for detecting the location of an endoscopic device inside a patients' body comprises an endoscope assembly with an insertion tube having a set of codes indicative of an insertion depth and a rotational direction of the endoscopic device and a detector to detect the set of codes and calculate the location information. The images captured by the endoscopic device are automatically tagged with corresponding location information. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system for generating three dimensional images and videos without increasing the number of cameras. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system having a plurality of sensor devices for generating a real time image map of an endoscopic tip portion traversing a lumen. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a special garment for colonoscopy patients to preserve the modesty of the patients and to protect a physician from spraying fecal matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Idan Levy, Lior Mor
  • Patent number: 11147469
    Abstract: A system for detecting the location of an endoscopic device inside a patients' body comprises an endoscope assembly with an insertion tube having a set of codes indicative of an insertion depth and a rotational direction of the endoscopic device and a detector to detect the set of codes and calculate the location information. The images captured by the endoscopic device are automatically tagged with corresponding location information. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system for generating three dimensional images and videos without increasing the number of cameras. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system having a plurality of sensor devices for generating a real time image map of an endoscopic tip portion traversing a lumen. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a special garment for colonoscopy patients to preserve the modesty of the patients and to protect a physician from spraying fecal matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Idan Levy, Lior Mor
  • Patent number: 11082598
    Abstract: A multiple sensor endoscope system and a video processing method, wherein the system includes an endoscope having a plurality of daisy chained image sensors and a central control unit, is described. At least one daisy-chained image sensor includes a sensor array for capturing images and generating video packets from the captured images, a video compression unit configured to compress the video packets, a self-packet buffer configured to store the video packets, a serial-to-parallel de-serializer input unit configured to convert serialized input video packets to parallel data, a chain packet buffer configured to store the video packets received from previous-in-chain image sensors, an arbitration unit configured to interleave the stored video packets, and a serial output unit configured to output serially the interleaved video packets. The central control unit is configured to de-interleave the video packets and regenerate separated images as captured by the plurality of daisy chain image sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Itay Sidar
  • Patent number: 10912454
    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: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Yaniv Kirma, Yuri Gershov, Golan Salman
  • Publication number: 20200374499
    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: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10516865
    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: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
  • Publication number: 20190380616
    Abstract: A system for detecting the location of an endoscopic device inside a patients' body comprises an endoscope assembly with an insertion tube having a set of codes indicative of an insertion depth and a rotational direction of the endoscopic device and a detector to detect the set of codes and calculate the location information. The images captured by the endoscopic device are automatically tagged with corresponding location information. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system for generating three dimensional images and videos without increasing the number of cameras. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system having a plurality of sensor devices for generating a real time image map of an endoscopic tip portion traversing a lumen. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a special garment for colonoscopy patients to preserve the modesty of the patients and to protect a physician from spraying fecal matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Idan Levy, Lior Mor
  • Publication number: 20190356829
    Abstract: A multiple sensor endoscope system and a video processing method, wherein the system includes an endoscope having a plurality of daisy chained image sensors and a central control unit, is described. At least one daisy-chained image sensor includes a sensor array for capturing images and generating video packets from the captured images, a video compression unit configured to compress the video packets, a self-packet buffer configured to store the video packets, a serial-to-parallel de-serializer input unit configured to convert serialized input video packets to parallel data, a chain packet buffer configured to store the video packets received from previous-in-chain image sensors, an arbitration unit configured to interleave the stored video packets, and a serial output unit configured to output serially the interleaved video packets. The central control unit is configured to de-interleave the video packets and regenerate separated images as captured by the plurality of daisy chain image sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Itay Sidar
  • Patent number: 10412290
    Abstract: A multiple sensor endoscope system and a video processing method, wherein the system includes an endoscope having a plurality of daisy chained image sensors and a central control unit, is described. At least one daisy-chained image sensor includes a sensor array for capturing images and generating video packets from the captured images, a video compression unit configured to compress the video packets, a self-packet buffer configured to store the video packets, a serial-to-parallel de-serializer input unit configured to convert serialized input video packets to parallel data, a chain packet buffer configured to store the video packets received from previous-in-chain image sensors, an arbitration unit configured to interleave the stored video packets, and a serial output unit configured to output serially the interleaved video packets. The central control unit is configured to de-interleave the video packets and regenerate separated images as captured by the plurality of daisy chain image sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Itay Sidar
  • Patent number: 10376181
    Abstract: A system for detecting the location of an endoscopic device inside a patients' body comprises an endoscope assembly with an insertion tube having a set of codes indicative of an insertion depth and a rotational direction of the endoscopic device and a detector to detect the set of codes and calculate the location information. The images captured by the endoscopic device are automatically tagged with corresponding location information. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system for generating three dimensional images and videos without increasing the number of cameras. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system having a plurality of sensor devices for generating a real time image map of an endoscopic tip portion traversing a lumen. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a special garment for colonoscopy patients to preserve the modesty of the patients and to protect a physician from spraying fecal matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Endochoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Idan Levy, Lior Mor
  • Publication number: 20190117056
    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: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Yaniv Kirma, Yuri Gershov, Golan Salman