Abstract: An appliance (10) to heat a liquid, the appliance (10) including: a vessel (12) to receive the liquid to be heated, the vessel (12) having a generally central upright longitudinal axis (24), a bottom wall (26), and a side wall (28) extending upwardly from the bottom wall (26), with the bottom wall (26) and side wall (28) at least partly enclosing a chamber (40) within which the liquid is heated, with the chamber (40) having an upper region (42) axially spaced from the bottom wall (26), and a lower region (44) located between the bottom wall (26) and the upper region (42); a heating element (50) located within the chamber (40) for relative movement therewithin, with the element (50) at least partly formed of ferromagnetic material; a heater base (14) to be positioned relative to the bottom wall (26) of the vessel (12), the heater base (14) including at least a portion of an induction coil (18); connections to deliver an alternating current to the induction coil (18) so as to deliver a magnetic field to the low

Abstract: A reservoir of a liquid heating appliance includes a first chamber and a second chamber, separated by a partition. A heating arrangement is arranged to heat liquid in the first chamber. A first valve, a second valve and a float valve are disposed in the partition to selectively allow liquid to flow between the first and second chambers. Respective lines joining the first and second valves to a center of the partition have an obtuse angular separation. The first and second valves are selectively closed by a valve closure member. The float valve includes a floating valve member arranged to float and mate with a valve seat to prevent the flow of liquid. A liquid outlet in the first chamber connects with a dispense outlet on the appliance to allow liquid to be dispensed when the first and second valves are closed.

Abstract: An egg apparatus comprising a top shell and a bottom shell designed to attach and detach from another, said two shells forming a sealed internal cavity when attached to one another, said first shell having at least one aperture, said bottom shell comprising at least one tray, said tray is designed to receive an egg, said bottom shell is designed to receive water which is heated to cook the egg; and a pop valve designed to fit within said aperture of said first shell, said pop valve is designed to let steam escape and keep water inside said internal cavity.

Abstract: The system may be a device that allows for mixture of an additive to a substance in a line of flow. The system may include a hydration pack with a reservoir that may contain a first substance, such as water. The system may include a cartridge with an additive that is mixed to the line of flow through a Venturi which may include a rolling seal that is manipulated with a dial a user manipulates to adjust the amount of additive added to the line of flow. The mixed liquid may then be accessed through a hose from the system to a mouth piece. The system may be modular to allow a user to replace the cartridge by disengaging a first component and a second component of the system through a buckling mechanism and replacing the cartridge within the second component. The cartridges may be reusable, recyclable or disposable.

Abstract: A cooking vessel lid and fan system; the cooking vessel lid and fan system includes a cooking vessel lid sized and configured to cover a top portion of a host cooking vessel such as a pot, a pan, a broiler, or a casserole dish. The cooking vessel lid includes an internal fan, a vent system, an internal power source, a power switch, and a handle projecting from a top-center plane of the cooking vessel lid. The internal fan and the vent system work in combination to eliminate excess heat contained within the host cooking vessel during use. The cooking vessel lid and fan system quickly draws heat from the host cooking vessel, lowering temperatures of food contents, to ensure the food contents can be quickly served and enjoyably consumed at a desired temperature.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance is disclosed. The kitchen appliance comprises: a user interface control unit for interacting with a user; a plurality of driver units configured to control power supply to a plurality of coils; and the plurality of coils configured to heat one or more cookers based on electromagnetic induction effect, wherein each driver unit is configured to generate a control signal for a corresponding coil of the plurality of coils, and the control signal is used for controlling the power supply to the corresponding coil by controlling turn-on or turn-off of an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) in a single-pipe module.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cabinet defining a cooking chamber, a door configured to open and close the cooking chamber, a heating element configured to provide heat to the cooking chamber, a camera directed at the cooking chamber, and a controller operably connected to the camera. The controller is configured to initiate a cooking operation including determining that the door is in a closed position, capturing a first image of the cooking chamber using the camera, determining an occupied state of the cooking chamber based on the first image, and initiating a timer sequence upon determining the occupied state of the cavity.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a scaled cooking time for operating a cooking apparatus includes acquiring a recipe comprising information associated with one or more food ingredients, a recipe serving size, and a recipe cooking time, and acquiring a target serving size. The method further includes determining a recipe scale factor based on the target serving size and the recipe serving size, determining a main food ingredient from the one or more food ingredients, and determining whether an amount of overlap of the main food ingredient in a receptacle of the cooking apparatus exceeds a predetermined threshold. If it is determined that the amount of overlap of the main food ingredient exceeds the predetermined threshold, then the scaled cooking time corresponding to the target serving size is determined based on the recipe scale factor and the recipe cooking time.

Abstract: A heat deflector assembly for enhancing cleaning gas fired grills includes a plurality of deflectors. Each of the deflectors is comprised of a thermally conductive material such that each of the deflectors can be positioned over a respective one of a plurality of burners in a gas fired grill. Each of the deflectors has a non-stick coating integrated thereon to inhibit has grease from cooking sticking to the deflectors thereby enhancing cleaning grease from the deflectors. A cleaning tool is positionable on a respective one of the deflectors for cleaning the respective deflector. A riser is positionable between a respective burner in the gas fired grill and a grate in the gas fired grill.

Abstract: A heating assembly for a cooking appliance, such as a toaster or oven. The heating assembly can have one or more elements arranged to emit radiation in a wavelength range of 0.75 to 10 microns with a radiative flux of at least 3,000 to 5,000 Watts/sq.cm at a distance of 10 cm from the plurality of heating elements, and/or to emit visible light in a wavelength range of 570 to 800 nanometers, and/or emit radiation in a wavelength range of 0.75 to 10 microns with a ratio of the radiating area to the total area of each heating element being 5% to 25%, and/or emit radiation in a wavelength range of 0.75 to 10 microns toward a cooking space with a ratio of a total radiating area of the plurality of heating elements to an area of the cooking space receiving the radiation is 1% to 20%.

Abstract: A metal heat exchange tube assembly for a fryer cooking channel of a hot oil fryer for food-process lines has a plurality of elongate, rectangular, longitudinally-extending heat exchange tubes with open inflow and outflow ends; a laterally-extending abbreviated rectangular inflow-manifold tube with a plurality of apertures in a sidewall; and a laterally-extending abbreviated rectangular outflow-manifold tube with the same. The plurality of heat exchange tubes are joined to the inflow-manifold and outflow-manifold tubes with respective alignment among the open ends of the heat exchange tubes and the apertures in the sidewalls of the manifold tubes. The heat exchange tubes comprise a composite construction of an elongate, square-U shaped channel having a web bottom wall and flange sidewalls of a given uniform thickness, and an elongate closure strip welded along spaced seams to the exposed upper edges of the flanges of the channel, thereby forming a thermal oil conduit.

Abstract: A cooking assembly or method of operating the same may include features for receiving an image signal from a camera assembly of a cooking zone; identifying a cooking oil based on the received image signal; and directing a heating element according to the identified cooking oil.

Abstract: A frying oil system (100) generally includes a frying vat (108A) having a frying oil contained therein. The frying vat (108A) can be supplied by two or more oil reservoirs (104A, 104N), such as to establish a desired oil blend of different oils from the two or more oil reservoirs (104A, 104N). A sensor (124A) can be used to provide data indicative of a characteristic of in the frying vat (108A). Establishing the blend can include automatic control taking into account data obtained from a sensor configured to receive sensing information relating to one or more attributes of the frying oil in the frying vat (108A).

Abstract: A heat retentive server includes a chamber defined between an upper shell and a lower shell that are connected to one another. An induction-heatable member is positioned in the chamber, and the induction-heatable member may be heated by electromagnetic induction to a first temperature that is greater than the heat deflection temperature of the upper shell. Buffering material is positioned in the chamber between the induction-heatable member and the upper shell, and the buffering material is adapted for providing predetermined conductive heat transfer from the induction-heatable member to the upper shell so that at least a portion of the upper shell is heated to a second temperature that is greater than the heat deflection temperature of the upper shell. The second temperature is less than the first temperature.

Abstract: Resealable bottles for beverages. A bottle may include a main body with an opening for receiving contents and a reservoir for storing contents, a lid, and a bottom, which is interchangeable with an accessory for changing a characteristic of the contents. The lid may close the bottle and/or facilitate consumption of its contents. The bottle may support one or more indicators, such as LEDs, including a safety indicator that is configured to activate when the safety system is active and the resealable bottle enters an unsafe state. The accessory may provide, for example, heating and/or cooling.

Abstract: One or more embodiments are disclosed for an infant bathing apparatus that fits in any sized bathtub for bathing a newborn, an infant, or a toddler and further allows a parent to sit in the bathtub during bath time. The infant bathing apparatus comprises a frame, a sling, one or more straps, and a stand. The frame is rigid and made of a buoyant material to stay afloat on top of the water and further defines an opening within which the sling is placed and removably connected to the frame. The sling holds and supports the baby within the frame. The one or more straps connect to the frame and may have suction cups that secure the frame to the sides of the bathtub. The stand is connected to the frame and rests on the floor of the bathtub. A parent may sit comfortably within the bathtub either with the stand attached to the frame or remove the stand from the frame once sitting inside the bathtub.

Abstract: A counter mount soap dispenser includes a spout having an opening for dispensing soap. A connection shaft extends downwardly from the spout. A swivel base mounted to the connection shaft swivels relative to the connection shaft to allow easy connection. Tubing connected to the swivel base are flexible and flex with the rotation of the swivel base. A first tube extension and a second tube extension extend from the swivel base. A extends barrel extending upwardly from a soap reservoir. The barrel has a barrel socket that receives the connection shaft. The barrel socket defines a barrel inside sidewall.

Abstract: A loofah sponge includes a first cover layer, a second cover layer secured to the first cover layer by peripheral stitching, and an inner layer loose inside an interior space formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer. The configuration of the loofah sponge, particularly loose inner layer, provides enhanced durability and ergonomics.

Abstract: A bath ball comprises a main body made of a material of absorbing liquid; a tie cord for binding the main body; and a carry strap being an elongated belt with two ends, the two ends of the carry strap are merged to make the carry strap form a loop; at least one through hole is disposed on the carry strap; the tie cord passes through the through hole of the carry strap and binds the main body. Thereby, the carry strap does not need to be knotted manually, the carry strap can be connected to the tie cord conveniently and quickly, and the carry strap does not need to reserve a length required for knotting, so a production speed of the bath ball can be improved and costs can be reduced. Furthermore, the carry strap is restricted by the tie cord from sliding.

Abstract: A towelette unit and method to provide the towelette unit are disclosed herein. The towelette unit comprising: at least a lubricating agent, a flavor carrier, and a disposable cloth. The lubricating agent and flavor carrier may be combined to create a mixture. the lubricating agent may reduce friction between body tissues. The flavor carrier may facilitates transmitting a flavoring agent to a body surface upon contact. The disposable cloth may retain the mixture for a subsequent single-use event. The single-use event may include wiping a body surface with the disposable cloth to transfer the mixture to the body surface. The flavoring agent imparts a pleasant taste to the surface upon which the wipe is used.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly facilitating selective dispensing of sheet material from a plurality of supplies of sheet material can be provided. The dispenser assembly can include a drive system to facilitate dispensing of the sheet material from the plurality of supplies of sheet material from the dispenser. The drive system can include a plurality of driven rollers each configured to engage and move sheet material from a respective supply of sheet material, and a drive mechanism driving the plurality of driven rollers and connected thereto by a belt driven transmission. When the drive mechanism is driven in one direction, one of the plurality of driven rollers is rotated to dispense sheet material from one of the plurality of supplies of sheet material, and when the drive mechanism is driven in the opposite direction, another one of the plurality of driven rollers is rotated to dispense sheet material from another supply of sheet material.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclone provided in the air flow path and a dirt collection chamber external to the cyclone. The cyclone air inlet and the cyclone air outlet are located at the cyclone chamber rear end and the dirt outlet is located at the cyclone chamber front end. When the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the central longitudinally extending axis of the cyclone is oriented generally horizontally, the cyclone air inlet is located at a lower end of the cyclone and the dirt outlet is located at an upper end of the cyclone.

Abstract: A portable dust extractor is disclosed and includes a housing, a collection chamber in the housing, a first filter chamber in the housing and in fluid communication with the collection chamber, wherein a first filter is disposed within the first filter chamber, a second filter chamber in the housing and in fluid communication with the collection chamber, wherein a second filter is disposed within the second filter chamber, and a manifold system adjacent to the first filter chamber and the second filter chamber, wherein the manifold system is operable to permit air flow through the first filter and the second filter in a filter direction and operable to permit air flow through the one of the first filter and the second filter in a filter direction while permitting air flow through the other of the first filter and the second filter in a debris removal direction.

Abstract: A wet-dry vacuum device assembly comprises a housing and a motor-fan assembly mounted in the housing. The motor-fan assembly is arranged to generate an air flow along an airflow path between a dirty air inlet and a clean air exhaust. The wet-dry vacuum device comprises a tank positioned along the airflow path and arranged to capture liquid entrained in the dirty air flow. The wet-dry vacuum device further comprises a removable pump accessory mountable to the housing. The removable pump accessory comprises pump and a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the tank and the pump. A fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the pump and connectable to an exterior hose. The pump is arranged to move captured liquid in the tank from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns the field of vacuum cleaners and, in particular, those which have a filter bag for collecting air entrained detritus. The invention relates especially to a vacuum cleaner which reduces the exposure to the operator of dust and contaminated matter collected during cleaning when replacing the filter bag.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for scheduling and controlling a mobile robot based on user location, user behavior, or other contextual information. In an example, a mobile cleaning robot comprises a drive system configured to move the mobile cleaning robot about an environment in a user's residence, and a controller circuit configured to receive an indication of a user entering or exiting a pre-defined geographical zone with respect to a location of the user's residence. Such indication may be detected using location and geofencing services of a mobile device. Based on the indication of the user entering or exiting the geofence, the controller circuit may generate a motion control signal to navigate the mobile cleaning robot to conduct a mission in the environment.

Abstract: A water tank for a sweeper and a sweeper including the same are provided. The water tank for the sweeper includes: a water tank lower cover, a bottom of which is provided with a containing groove; a water tank upper cover, which is connected with the water tank lower cover; a water tank release button arranged at the containing groove; and a reset member, a first end of which is coupled to the water tank release button and a second end is coupled to the water tank lower cover.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cleaning device for cleaning a surface. The cleaning device includes a plate that holds a cleaning material, a rinse bar attached to the plate and disposed to extend along two or more edges of the plate, and one or more rinse inlet ports that are connected to the rinse bar and are in fluid communication with the rinse bar. A plurality of openings are formed in the rinse bar and fluid supplied to the rinse bar is expelled out of the plurality of openings of the rinse bar.

Abstract: An electromagnetic pickup wand allows a user to pick up magnetic toy articles without having to bend down. The electromagnetic pickup wand contains a handle, a pole, a base, an electromagnet, and a switch. The electromagnet contains a coil, a rod, and a power source. The handle and the base are terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole. The electromagnet is positioned within the pole. The electromagnet is electronically connected to the base, where the electromagnet is configured to magnetically engage with a magnetic element when the electromagnet is activated. The magnetic element is constructed out of a blend of magnetite sand and ABS material. The coil traverses along the rod. The power source is positioned within the handle. The switch, power source, the coil, and the base are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A dishwasher and method utilize an imaging system to perform various diagnostic operations within the dishwasher, including one or more of level sensing, filter cleaning, wash tub rinse down, foam detection, imaging system cleaning, and remote viewing. A controller may clean a filter by controllably-redirecting a controllably-movable sprayer to spray fluid onto the filter.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus comprises a housing containing a series of zones, each zone adapted for performing a step of a dishwashing cycle. A drive means transports a shuttle loaded with a soiled item in a loop from a loading/unloading area atop the housing, into the housing, through each of the wash-step zones and out of the housing back to the loading/unloading area. Different shuttle types are provided, each type adapted to carry one of: an individual item of plateware, an individual item of cupware or an individual place setting of cutlery. A method of washing dishes utilising the apparatus is described. The apparatus is compact for installation flush with countertop adjacent to a kitchen sink. The apparatus and method permit rapid and efficient washing of small numbers of items such as a single place setting.

Abstract: A method of cleaning dishware in a domestic dishwasher using a program including a cleaning cycle and a rinse cycle is described. The method includes the steps of a) placing the dishware in the dishwasher; b) delivering a cleaning composition having enzymes into the cleaning cycle to form a wash liquor and subjecting the dishware to the wash liquor; and c) delivering a rinse composition free of enzymes and free of bleach into the rinse cycle to form a rinse liquor having a pH of greater than 9 and subjecting the dishware to the rinse liquor.

Abstract: A user interface assembly for an appliance includes a user interface console having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion defines a first thickness, the second portion defines a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. The user interface assembly also includes a user interface circuit board secured to the second portion of the user interface console. Further, the user interface assembly includes an edge connector electrically coupled to the user interface circuit board. As such, the second thickness of the second portion of the user interface console provides a clearance between the edge connector and the user interface console. The user interface assembly also includes a wired connection electrically coupled to the edge connector for electrically coupling the user interface circuit board to a controller of the appliance.

Abstract: A footwear sanitization device having a footwear chamber and a sanitization unit. The footwear chamber includes a first side wall, a second side wall, and a base arranged to form a channel. The footwear chamber may further include a cover and a posterior wall to form a more enclosed space. The sanitization unit includes a light assembly and an actuation mechanism. The light assembly is configured to emit sterilizing wavelengths of light, such as ultraviolet light, and is operably coupled to the actuation mechanism, such that when the actuation mechanism is triggered, the light assembly is switched from an off state to an on state. The light assembly is oriented to emit light within the channel of the footwear chamber. The sanitization unit may further include a timer for regulating the amount of light exposure and a processing unit for operably controlling the light assembly.

Abstract: A modular doormat having at least one profile having an elongated configuration, the profile being shaped in the form of a channel in accordance with a “U”-shaped transverse cross section; a covering element located in the channel and disposed for the contact thereof with the soles of footwear; first coupling device disposed in correspondence with one elongated side of the profile; second coupling device disposed in correspondence with another elongated side of the profile, the first coupling device and the second coupling device being mutually complementary; and adhesion device, the adhesion device being disposed adhering to an external, lower surface of the profile. The at least one profile may be disposed attached to a surface by the adhesion device.

Abstract: A medical control device according to the present disclosure includes an image processing section adapted to generate a captured image on the basis of an electric signal generated by an imaging device that captures an image of a subject, and a light source control information generation section adapted to generate control information for controlling a light quantity distribution of illumination light, according to a brightness distribution of the captured image.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a medical image processing apparatus, an endoscope system, and a medical image processing method that are capable of causing a user to appropriately recognize an operation state of an assistance function. A medical image processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an image acquiring unit that acquires a chronological medical image; a recognizing unit that performs recognition of a region of interest in the acquired medical image; a reporting unit that performs reporting of a result of the recognition in at least one style and that, in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied after start of a reporting state of performing the reporting, is switched to a non-reporting state of not performing the reporting; and a switching notifying unit that provides a notification indicating that switching from the reporting state to the non-reporting state is to occur.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an image diagnosis assistance apparatus, an endoscope system, and an image diagnosis assistance method that are capable of appropriately performing reporting by using screen display and audio. An image diagnosis assistance apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an image acquiring unit that acquires a chronological medical image, a recognizing unit that performs recognition of a region of interest in the acquired medical image, a reporting unit that performs reporting of a result of the recognition by using screen display and audio, and a determining unit that makes a determination on an examination status.

Abstract: An endoscopic system comprising an endoscope having a reusable hand-piece and separable single-use shaft assembly, a single-use cartridge and a console. The single-use shaft assembly includes fluid paths and electrical connectors configured to extend through the single-use cartridge. The single-use cartridge comprises a housing defining fluid paths and electrical connectors. The reusable hand-piece comprises articulation control(s) for articulation of the single-use shaft assembly.

Abstract: A system (1070) for accessing a body cavity, such as a paranasal sinus, including a sinus access member (1028) and a handle (1000). The sinus access member (1028) includes a rigid member (1020), a curved member (1027) slidably disposed at least partially with the rigid member (1020), and a flexible member (1023) slidably disposed with at least part of the curved member (1027). The system includes a handle (1000) that receives a proximal end of the sinus access member (1028). A slider (1310) extends from the handle (1000) for advancing or angulating the sinus access member (1028). The handle (1000) further includes an engagement control (1110) for selecting the advancing or angulating. The handle (1000) further includes a rotator (1400) rotationally linking two or more of the rigid member (1020), the curved member (1027), and a flexible member (1023).

Abstract: A medical sampling device is disclosed for use with a medical device having a suction channel and a suction connector in fluid communication with said suction channel. The sampling device includes a suction inlet for connection to the suction connector, a suction outlet for connection to a vacuum source, a sampling inlet and outlet for connection to a sample container, and a valve including a valve member having first and second chambers and being rotatable between first and second positions. The first chamber in the first position establishes fluid communication between the suction inlet and the sampling inlet. The second chamber in the first position establishes fluid communication between the sampling outlet and the suction outlet. One of the first and the second chambers in the second position establish fluid communication between the suction inlet and the suction outlet.

Abstract: An EDOF signal processing unit performs EDOF signal processing as restoration processing on a special light image acquired by imaging an observation target irradiated with special light, and a setting unit sets a restoration degree of the EDOF signal processing for the EDOF signal processing unit. Then, a parameter for the restoration degree in the EDOF signal processing on the special light image is set so as to make the restoration degree in the EDOF signal processing on the special light image lower than a restoration degree in EDOF signal processing as restoration processing on a normal light image acquired by imaging the observation target irradiated with normal light. The present technology may be applied to, for example, a medical image processing system that performs special light observation.

Abstract: Provided are a medical image processing apparatus, an endoscope system, a medical image processing method, and a program that may support search using information on an unobserved region of interest. The medical image processing apparatus includes an image acquisition unit (40) that acquires an observation image (38); a display signal transmission unit (44) that transmits, to a display apparatus (400), a first display signal indicating the observation image; a region-of-interest detection unit (50) that detects a region of interest from the observation image; and an unobserved image storage unit (71) that stores an unobserved image satisfying an unobserved condition indicating that the region of interest is yet to be observed from the observation image in which the region of interest is detected.

Abstract: A distal end cover for endoscope attached to and detached from a distal end portion of an insertion section of an endoscope includes a first cover including a nozzle for spraying fluid to at least an observation window or a part located in a visual field range of the observation window and a second cover including a flow channel for circulating, to the nozzle, the fluid fed from a fluid passage

Abstract: A photoacoustic-ultrasonic dual-mode endoscope includes: a probe and a probe driving unit, wherein the probe includes: a coaxially configured optical and electromagnetic rotary waveguide assembly including an optical fiber, the optical fiber including a core and a cladding, and a conductive path coaxially arranged with the optical fiber; a scanning tip located at an end of the coaxially configured optical and electromagnetic rotary waveguide assembly and configured to deliver a laser beam to an object to be examined and detect a photoacoustic signal and an ultrasonic signal generated from the object to be examined; and a plastic catheter surrounding outer surfaces of the coaxially configured optical and electromagnetic rotary waveguide assembly and the scanning tip, wherein the conductive path includes: a first conductive path including a portion coaxially arranged with the optical fiber; and a second conductive path including a portion coaxially arranged with the optical fiber and insulated from the first co

Abstract: An endoscopic imaging instrument comprises an optical assembly and a sensor module coupled to the optical assembly. The sensor module comprises a plurality of electronic components and a seal member. The seal member includes an interior surface defining a hermetic cavity. The plurality of electronic components are positioned within the hermetic cavity. The seal member further includes an exterior surface and a wall extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface. The seal member further includes a plurality of connectors within the wall. Each connector of the plurality of connectors is configured to electrically connect with one or more electronic components of the plurality of electronic components.

Abstract: A capsule-type endoscope including a battery, a camera configured to capture internal organ images, a light source configured to irradiate light to capture the internal organ images, and a light source driving power line supplying power, stored in the battery, to the light source. The light source driving power line is a loop antenna coil for reception of a control signal from an external coupled loop antenna coil for transmission.

Abstract: A medical control device includes a focus controller configured to move a focus lens included in an imaging device configured to capture an object image taken in by an endoscope and generate a captured image, and control a focus position, wherein the focus controller is configured to executes remote shooting control for moving the focus lens and setting the focus position in a position of a hyperfocal distance corresponding to the endoscope in a case where an object distance from the endoscope to an object is included in a range of an object distance from the endoscope to the object at which remote shooting is performed.

Abstract: A probe part (100) includes abase member (110) defining a first bore (112). A first elongated elastic member (120) includes a near end (126) secured to the base member (110) and extends therefrom to a far end (128) and defines a channel (125) in communication with the first bore (112) and that runs lengthwise with the first elongated elastic member (120). A first tendon (130) has a first end and an opposite second end that is secured to the first elongated elastic member (120) adjacent to the far end (128). The first tendon (130) mns through the channel (125) adjacent the first side (122) and exits through the first bore (112) exiting outwardly therefrom. Applying tension to the first tendon (130) causes the first elongated elastic member (120) to bend in the direction of the first side (122).

Abstract: A medical image processing device includes: fluorescence image acquisition circuitry configured to acquire a fluorescence image; and a fluorescence image processor configured to execute image processing on the fluorescence image.