Abstract: A pressure-adjustable pneumatic system of soda machine, comprising upper cover (1), air inlet support (2), air distribution valve (3), sub-machine support (5), safety valve (8), piston-type pressure driving device (9), and further comprising driving base (41), knob (42), driving gear (43), driving wheel set (44), driven wheel set (45), drive gear (46). The first (41) and the second gear (2) connected driving wheel set; first gear (441) matches with driving gear (43); rotating shaft (453) fitted with driven wheel, the upper end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to speed reducing wheel (451), the lower end of the rotating shaft is connected to shaft body (4521) of driven gear (452); drive gear (46) is fixedly connected to shaft head (9421), also (46) extends into circular counter bore (2A) through hole, the driven gear (452) is located in the circular counter bore (2A), engaged with the drive gear (46); handheld part (421) of the knob (42) extends out of the upper cover (1) through knob hole (1A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bag (1) for the production of baby food, specifically baby milk or baby puree, comprising a first chamber (3) and a second chamber (5), which are separated from one another other by a separating region (7), wherein the first chamber (3) is which is designed to receive a baby food concentrate, wherein the second chamber (5) is designed to receive a fluid, wherein the first and second chamber (3, 5) are arranged along the longitudinal direction (L) of the bag (1); wherein the separating region (7) can be at least partially opened by the applying force to the bag (1) in order to be able to mix the components contained in the first and second chamber (3, 5) to form baby food, wherein the bag (1) has a first opening (11) at a first end (9) located adjacent to the first chamber (3) and a second opening (15) at a second end (13) located adjacent to the second chamber (5), and wherein the first opening (11) can be closed by means of a first closure and the second opening (15) can

Abstract: Systems for controlled heating and/or agitation for liquid food or beverage product creation are disclosed. A dispenser for producing a food or beverage liquid product from a frozen contents in a receptacle includes a chamber configured to hold a receptacle containing the contents and a dilution liquid inlet configured to supply a dilution liquid to the interior of the receptacle. The dispenser also includes a perforator configured to perforate the receptacle and form a product outlet from the receptacle for the liquid product and an agitator configured to impart motion to the receptacle and/or the contents in the receptacle that increases a flow path from the liquid inlet to the product outlet taken by at least a portion of dilution liquid, when supplied, relative to a flow path from the liquid inlet to the product outlet taken by the portion of dilution liquid without the imparted motion.

Abstract: A method or apparatus for forming frozen beverage blocks from a liquid beverage. The method may include introducing a beverage into a beverage receiving reservoir. Next, the beverage may flow from the beverage receiving reservoir into a holding tank. The flow from the beverage receiving reservoir into the holding tank may be done entirely via gravity. Upon the temperature of the beverage located within the holding tank being measured at or below a predetermined lower threshold temperature, the beverage may be permitted to flow from the holding tank into a cool beverage reservoir of a freezing subsystem. The freezing subsystem may be configured to convert the beverage from a liquid into frozen beverage blocks.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil with steam exhaust system having a container with a closure lid that is arranged on the edge of the mouth of the container, wherein the edge of the mouth of the container is made up of at least one warped area, and the periphery of the lid with a respective warped area corresponding to the warped area of the edge of the mouth of the container, enabling the lid to be arranged in its position on the container, selectively, the warped area of the periphery of the lid coinciding with the warped area of the edge of the mouth of the container, or in a position of progressive offset between both warped areas and.

Abstract: A device and system for a divider insert for a food-heating appliance comprising a divider insert of a geometric shape to create a container to receive uncooked food. A user may select one or a plurality of different geometric shapes to receive different volumes of food. Multiple foods may be cooked simultaneously according to the number of containers and shapes selected.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a portable liquid warmer system for warming food. The portable liquid warmer system includes a container and a heating base. The container defines a chamber to contain a liquid food or fluid and includes at least one tubular slot defined therein. The heating base includes a heating element and at least one tubular heat transfer element. The heating base is configured to receive the container such that the at least one tubular heat transfer element is received in the at least one tubular slot so that the at least one tubular heat transfer element surrounds a portion of the chamber, and the heating element is operable to heat the liquid food or fluid contained in the chamber via the at least one tubular heat transfer element.

Abstract: A baking tray assembly includes a tray having a base, a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the base, and an open upper end defining an interior volume. A splatter guard is removably securable to the tray, wherein the splatter guard is configured to cover the open upper end of the tray when secured thereto. At least one pour spout projects upwardly from the perimeter wall of the tray, such that a tip of the pour spout is positioned above an upper edge of the perimeter wall. The splatter guard may include small cut-outs that define a pour spout opening for excess liquid to flow to the pour spout from the interior volume of the tray even when the splatter guard is secured to the tray. The baking tray assembly may include multiple pour spouts to easily drain excess liquids from the tray as needed.

Abstract: A fryer with a vessel, that contains a hot fluid-bath with a fluid level, and which includes one or more belts which transport products to be fried through the hot fluid-bath; a submerge belt that hinders the products from floating to the fluid level, and a floating particles removing device. A surface of the belts on which the products are located during transportation in the fryer has a submerged section being submerged in the hot fluid-bath. The submerge belt has a submerged section being submerged in the hot fluid-bath. The floating particle removing device is located vertically above the submerged section of the submerge belt and/or of the submerge section of the surface of the belts.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of frying. A method includes heating frying oil to a frying temperature and maintaining the frying oil at the frying temperature for a frying period. During the method no part of the oil exceeds 220° C. A system for using the method of frying includes a pot for holding a frying oil, a heating element for heating the frying oil, and a jacket surrounding the heating element. The jacket prevents direct contact between the frying oil and the heating element. The jacket is configured to uniformly distribute heat produced by the heating element within the pot such that the frying oil has less than 10 area % polymers at the end of heating and maintaining the frying oil at a frying temperature for a frying period.

Abstract: An herb grinder comprises a first enclosure defining a first chamber for holding unground herbs, first and second grinding plates, and a second enclosure defining a second chamber that receives ground herbs. The first grinding plate defines an opening that allows unground herbs to pass from the first chamber. The grinding plates each have a plurality of grinding teeth. The second grinding plate is parallel to and spaced apart from the first grinding plate to define a grinding space therebetween. The second grinding plate defines a plurality of holes. The grinding teeth of each grinding plate are staggered such that, when the first and/or second grinding plates selectively rotate, there is no contact between the grinding teeth. The relative movement of the grinding teeth grinds herbs in the grinding space. The ground herbs pass through the plurality of holes in the second grinding plate into the second chamber.

Abstract: A blender system for blending ingredients from a container with a fluid includes a bottle, a disinfection device, and a container. The bottle has a blending chamber with an opening to receive a fluid and a shoulder about the opening. The lid is configured to couple with the bottle and includes a container receiver. The container receiver is configured to receive the container and position a lip of the container against the shoulder when the lid is coupled to the bottle. The container receiver is further configured to press the container towards the opening while the shoulder holds the lip stationary to discharge the ingredients from the container into the fluid in the blending chamber. The disinfection mechanism kills bacteria, viruses and other pathogens in the container and bottle.

Abstract: A bowl assembly 110 for a kitchen appliance 1 arranged to process ingredients contained within the bowl assembly 110, comprising: a bowl 112 having an aperture 115 in its base; a drivable tool mount 200 for a food processing tool arranged to fit within the aperture 115; and a blanking plug 300 arranged to fit within the aperture 115; wherein the drivable tool mount 200 and blanking plug 300 are interchangeable with one another.

Abstract: Proposed is a method for distinguishing a container body seated on a main body of a blender, and the blender. The blender according to the present disclosure has arranged at the lower part of the container body a light source module for transmitting a light signal, and has arranged at the upper part of the main body a light reception module for receiving the light signal such that, when the container body is seated on the main body, power is supplied to the light source module via inductive coupling of a first induction coil arranged on the main body and a second induction coil arranged on the container body, the light source module transmits the light signal corresponding to the container body, the light reception module receives the light signal, and the container body on the main body can thereby be distinguished.

Abstract: An articulating food utensil includes a handle and an articulating blade secured to a distal portion of the handle, with the articulating blade configured to rotate or pivot about a pivot axle relative to the handle. The utensil includes a lock assembly configured to selectively retain a rotational position of the articulating blade relative to the handle. The lock assembly may include a lock protuberance configured to engage one of multiple lock receptacles in a proximal portion of the articulating blade. The lock protuberance is disposed on the distal portion of the handle. Each of the lock receptacles may include a hole through the articulating blade or a concavity in a lower surface of the articulating blade. The pivot axle may include a pivot pin disposed in a pivot receptacle in the proximal portion of the articulating blade. The pivot pin is secured to the distal end of the handle.

Abstract: A cutting board for cutting food articles into parts. The cutting board has a pair of long sides and a pair of short sides defining an area of the cutting board. A lateral groove extends between the pair of long sides and differentiates the area of the board into a first platform and a second platform. The area is further differentiated into a third platform which is adjacent to the second platform. A blade pivotally coupled to the end of the lateral groove. The cutting board further includes a finger guard and a food stopper.

Abstract: A plastic shower shelf shaped box which separates into two housings explaining the full sizes comprised embodiment with the first right side compartment housing having two top and bottom center left back sliding openings and the second left side refillable container housing having two inserting top and bottom center snap sliding pins creating one full comprised embodiment with a left inserting snapping and a back sliding unto the right inside back sliding openings and two separate half full housings with a front sliding and a outside pulling, which in the top center of both outside comprised one full size embodiment at least one up sliding opening is present sharing inserting snap sliding comprising up sliding hanging unto the sliding pins of a adjustable strap with the top strap having giving a looping into two bottom end swinger opening which is connected to a flat cross balancer with two curved back hooks for a side shower rod hanging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for arranging an element, such as a shower board or shower drain, in a floor, which method includes the steps of: providing an element which has an upper surface with at least two straight edges lying at an angle, preferably an angle of 90 degrees. The element has a strip of a flexible watertight layer standing upright from the upper surface along the corner of the two straight edges; folding the upright strip downward, wherein the folding edge is shaped adjacently of the two straight edges of the corner and wherein the strip of the flexible watertight layer hangs downward from this folding edge; and arranging the element in the floor. The upper surface of the floor lies flush with the upper surface of the element.

Abstract: A multifunctional scrubbing tool is provided. The device includes a pouch with a pair of elastic members disposed on opposing ends of the pouch. The pouch further includes a plurality of apertures and a slit. A bar of soap or body wash may be inserted into the pouch via the slit. Each elastic member of the pair of elastic members further includes a handle. A user may insert their hands through the handle to hold and manipulate the pouch. The handle allows users to apply the pouch to be applied to a desired section of the body with ease. When the user pulls on the pair of elastic members in opposite directions, the slit is closed. When the slit is closed the bar of soap may remain encased in the pouch. The plurality of apertures on the pouch permits water and soap suds to pass through the pouch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wet wipe, for example, a dispersible wet wipe. The wet wipe may include a base sheet comprising short length fibers; a dispersible binding agent reinforcing the base sheet; and a wetting lotion. The dispersible binding agent may be configured to bind the fibers of the base sheet when the dispersible wiper includes liquid at an amount of at most 400 wt % from the weight of the base sheet and to disperse in excess water if the amount of the water exceeds 500 wt %.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for dispensing of paper products. A paper product dispenser comprising a housing comprising a back, two sides, and a product holding area defined by the back and two sides, wherein each of the two sides includes a vertical track and wherein one of the two sides is movably attached to the housing; and a support device configured to movably engage the vertical tracks of the first and second sides and to support a first roll and a second roll, vertically offset from one another, in the product holding area.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a dispensing device and methods of using a dispensing device having an improved out indicator. The dispensing device includes a housing having a cavity. A tissue stack is disposed within the cavity, the tissue stack including a plurality of tissue sheets folded along a crease. An aperture is formed in a top surface of the housing such that a tissue sheet is removable from the cavity through the aperture. A portion of the tissue sheets includes an out indicator formed along a centerline of each tissue sheet and across the crease.

Abstract: A portable toileting device comprising an interior cavity for holding a fluid, the interior cavity defined by a top side, a bottom side, and a sidewall connecting the top side and the bottom side in a cohesive assembly. The top side having a first set of central apertures and a set of second edge apertures including directional valves allowing for the passage of fluid from the top side to the interior cavity. The top side having at least a pair of cushioned members. The bottom side having a gripping surface on an exterior surface. The sidewall includes a translucent viewing window and graduations for viewing and measuring fluid within the interior cavity.

Abstract: This disclosure describes an anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal portable personal toilet seat that is resistant to algae, mold and mildew and that can be safely folded and held without the danger of pinched fingers and without a handle.

Abstract: A modular vacuum system includes a plurality of power heads configured to be removably coupled to a plurality of canisters, each canister having a debris collection chamber of a different capacity, a first power source configured to output a first voltage, and a second power source configured to output the first voltage. A first power head of the plurality of power heads is configured to receive the first power source, and includes a first suction motor rated to operate at a first performance level defined by the first voltage. A second power head of the plurality of power heads is configured to receive the first power source with the second power source, and includes a second suction motor rated to operate at a second performance level greater than the first performance level.

Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a portable extractor and a base adapted to be moved to perform a cleaning operation on a floor surface when the portable extractor is operably mounted to the base. The portable extractor includes a recovery tank assembly provided on the housing adjacent to the recovery tank assembly.

Abstract: A dust accumulation base and a cleaning apparatus assembly having same are disclosed. The dust accumulation base includes: a dust collection part, the dust collection part being internally provided with a dust collection chamber used for collecting dust in a cleaning apparatus, and the dust accumulation base being provided with a dust inlet communicated with the dust collection chamber; and a support part, the support part being used for supporting the cleaning apparatus, and the support part being provided with an avoidance area capable of accommodating or avoiding an air suction accessory of the cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A cleaner system includes an autonomous travel type cleaner and an information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a first information generator that generates first information about dirt based on a plurality of pieces of image data indicating a floor surface. The cleaner includes an imaging device that images the floor surface. The cleaner system includes a second information generator that generates second information based on image data acquired from the imaging device, a determination unit that determines whether the second information indicates dirt, based on the first information and generates a determination result, and a cleaning controller that changes a cleaning operation on the floor surface on which the second information is acquired, based on the determination result of the determination unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a robot, a robot system, a dust box, and a control method. The robot includes a body, provided with a suction port and a dust box, which are fluid communicated. The dust box is provided with a plurality of dust outlets and a dust inlet communicated with the suction port. All of the plurality of dust outlets are closed when the body is in a first mode, and dust on a surface is collected into the dust box through the suction port. The plurality of dust outlets work cooperatively to discharge the dust stored in the dust box under an action of a suction airflow when the body is in a second mode. The amount of dust residue in the dust box may be effectively reduced according to the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A cleaning roller mountable to a cleaning robot includes an elongate shaft extending from a first end portion to a second end portion along an axis of rotation. The first and second end portions are mountable to the cleaning robot for rotating about the axis of rotation. The cleaning roller further includes a core affixed around the shaft and having outer end portions positioned along the elongate shaft and proximate the first and second end portions. The core tapers from proximate the first end portion of the shaft toward a center of the shaft. The cleaning roller further includes a sheath affixed to the core and extending beyond the outer end portions of the core. The sheath includes a first half and a second half each tapering toward the center of the shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cleaning roller and a rolling steam mop. The cleaning roller includes a central shaft capable of rotating, a steam channel, and a cleaning layer. The steam channel is provided with a steam inlet and a plurality of first steam outlets; the steam inlet is used for communicating with a steam generation device: the plurality of first steam outlets are distributed in an axial direction of the central shaft. The cleaning layer is provided around the central shaft; and the steam flowing out from the first steam outlets can be diffused outwards through the cleaning layer When in use, the steam generated by the steam generation device enters the steam channel through the steam inlet, and then flows out from the first steam outlets, and is diffused outwards through the cleaning layer, so that the steam can be diffused to an object to be cleaned.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a handle, having a longitudinal axis, and a cleaning body, having a cleaning plane, arranged to contact and wipe a surface. The cleaning device also includes a first pivotal constraint arranged to allow a relative rotation between the handle and the cleaning body about a first rotation axis orthogonal to the cleaning plane and a second pivotal constraint arranged to allow a relative rotation between the handle and the cleaning body about a second rotation axis parallel to the cleaning plane. The cleaning device also includes a first selection mechanism arranged to make the first pivotal constraint to pass between a free rotation mode. The handle and the cleaning body can rotate freely to each other with respect to the first rotation axis, a locked rotation mode but cannot rotate to each other with respect to the first rotation axis and a constrained rotation mode.

Abstract: A scrubbing glove assembly for scrubbing an object includes a glove that has a plurality of fingers, a hand portion, a thumb and a cuff such that the glove can be worn on a user's hand. The glove has a soap reservoir integrated therein to contain a liquid soap. Additionally, the glove has a plurality of soap openings each extending into the soap reservoir to release the liquid soap from the soap reservoir. A plurality of bristles is each coupled to the glove to scrub a surface when the glove is worn.

Abstract: A mop bucket for cleaning and squeezing a flat mop, comprises a bucket body and a squeezing device disposed inside the bucket body; wherein, the bucket body has a squeezing water section and a cleaning section, which are respectively at two different positions when used; when the mop head of the flat mop is removably inserted into the squeezing device, the squeezing device presses against the wiper on the mop head and scrapes the wiper on the mop head. The present invention also discloses a cleaning tool set. The mop bucket of the present invention can clean and squeeze a wiper on the flat mop by integrating both functions of cleaning and squeezing together, provide better cleaning and squeezing effects, and realize a convenient and labor-saving squeezing operation and pleasurable user experience.

Abstract: A method of controlling a dishwasher including a tub, at least one spray nozzle, a rack, and a microphone, includes: spraying, by the at least one spray nozzle, washing water while the at least one spray nozzle is rotating, analyzing a characteristic of a sound wave input to the microphone, the sound wave being generated based on the washing water colliding with one or more washing targets in the tub, determining whether a washing target made of a set material is present among the one or more washing targets based on the analyzed characteristic, determining, based on determining that the washing target made of the set material is present, a location in which the washing target made of the set material is present according to the analyzed characteristic, and reducing an amount of impact applied to the washing target made of the set material by the washing water.

Abstract: A method of controlling a dishwasher includes: linking the dishwasher to an air quality detection device provided at an outside of the dishwasher, receiving information regarding activation of an auto open door (AOD) function of the dishwasher, determining whether a quality of indoor air input from the air quality detection device is within a set range, based on determining that the quality of the indoor air deviates from the set range, recommending a user of the dishwasher to deactivate the AOD function of the dishwasher, maintaining or deactivating the AOD function of the dishwasher based on a command input from the user, and washing a washing target in the dishwasher.

Abstract: A method of washing induction cookware having a cookware content, using induction heating and a water jet, and comprising a washing process having the steps of: heating the cookware during a washing cycle; washing the cookware in the washing cycle with a cold-water jet; drying the cookware after the washing cycle; heat sanitization of the cookware; and steam sanitization of the cookware, whereby the washing process is analyzed by a vision system, the washing process is controlled and adjusted by a controller having parameters varying between each of the cookware content; whereby the parameters are derived from an interfaced cooking apparatus and from a manual input and whereby the vision system serves to regulate a water pressure, a water flow, a heating temperature, and time durations between each of the cookware content, with each of the cookware content having a cooking base, a food contact surface, recipe ingredients cooked, a cooking temperature, and a cooking duration.

Abstract: An optical system includes a first relay rod of a first material, a second relay rod of a second material, different from the first material, and a lens between the first and second relay rods.

Abstract: An endoscope insertion control device includes at least one processor including hardware, the processor is configured to acquire a plurality of images related to insertion of an endoscope and obtained in time series, classify an insertion state of the endoscope based on the plurality of images, and select a next operation related to insertion of the endoscope by referring to a result of the classification, and the processor relaxes a forward movement condition when the insertion state is classified as the insertion state of forward movement.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes: a processor configured to: acquire, for each of receiving antennas receiving wireless signals that are transmitted from a medical apparatus configured to capture an image of an inside of a subject, a plurality of pieces of line data that constitute first image data from the wireless signals, count numbers related to acquisition of synchronous signals included in the plurality of pieces of line data, and collect a plurality of pieces of line data that constitute second image data from the plurality of pieces of line data that are acquired by the receiving antennas and that constitute a plurality of pieces of the first image data, based on the numbers related to acquisition.

Abstract: Apparatus for inverting an elongated flexible tubular sleeve having a proximal end, a distal end and a central lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the apparatus comprising: a hollow tube comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a central lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end; and an elongated rod movably disposed within the central lumen of the hollow tube, the elongated rod having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the elongated rod comprises a sleeve plug for securing a distal end of an elongated flexible tubular sleeve to the distal end of the hollow tube; wherein, when the elongated flexible tubular sleeve is disposed over the hollow tube, (i) the sleeve plug of the elongated rod is configured to be moved proximally to clamp the distal end of the elongated flexible tubular sleeve to the distal end of the hollow tube, and (ii) the sleeve plug of the elongated rod is configured to be moved distally to release the distal end of the elo

Abstract: A sleeve system can be used with a speculum having upper and lower blades. A first sleeve can be configured to receive at least a portion of the upper blade of the speculum including an insertional end of the upper blade. A second sleeve can be configured to receive at least a portion of the lower blade of the speculum including an insertional end of the lower blade. The first and second sleeves can be separate elements that are not coupled to each other.

Abstract: A luminal navigation system including a catheter including a sensor and a pod including a wireless communication device, the wireless communication device transmitting data received from the sensor.

Abstract: The inventive concept provides a method for guiding an inspection of a large intestine by using an endoscope, being performed by an apparatus, including receiving an image captured by the endoscope introduced into a large intestine of a patient, in real time, recognizing each of section images containing at least one wrinkle in the large intestine, in the image, displaying a first visual effect of representing the wrinkle in each of the section images, determining whether a rear surface of the wrinkle in each of the section images is photographed, and displaying a second visual effect of representing, in at least one of the section images, in which a rear surface of a wrinkle has not been photographed, that the rear surface of the wrinkle in the at least one of the section images has not been photographed.

Abstract: A device for visualizing and providing suction for a surgical procedure in an ear includes a handle, a main shaft extending from the handle, an imaging sensor at a distal end of the main shaft, a light source at the distal end of the main shaft, a first suction tube extending along a proximal portion of a first side of the main shaft, a second suction tube extending along a proximal portion of a second side of the main shaft, and a first suction component. The first suction component includes a first suction shaft, a first thumb depress member coupled with a proximal end of the first suction shaft, a first spring disposed over a proximal portion of the first suction shaft, and a first suction tubing for connecting the first suction shaft or the first thumb depress member with the handle.

Abstract: A device for visualizing and providing suction for a surgical procedure in an ear includes a handle, a main shaft extending from the handle, an imaging sensor at a distal end of the main shaft, a light source at the distal end of the main shaft, a first suction tube extending along a proximal portion of a first side of the main shaft, a second suction tube extending along a proximal portion of a second side of the main shaft, and a first suction component. The first suction component includes a first suction shaft, a first thumb depress member coupled with a proximal end of the first suction shaft, a first spring disposed over a proximal portion of the first suction shaft, and a first suction tubing for connecting the first suction shaft or the first thumb depress member with the handle.

Abstract: A method for image-capturing of an internal organ by a miniature imaging device, comprising: generating a light at a first light intensity on to a subject area of an internal organ and capturing an image of the subject area by a miniature imaging device configured under default exposure parameter values; computing a second light intensity and optimized exposure parameter values based on brightness of the captured image, an orientation, a position, and a motion of the miniature imaging device; and generating a light at the second light intensity on to the subject area and recapturing the image of the subject area by the miniature imaging device configured under the optimized exposure parameter values. The second light intensity and optimized exposure parameter values are derived by an ex vivo processing unit in wireless data communication with the miniature imaging device.

Abstract: Controlling integral energy of a light pulse in a fluorescence imaging system is disclosed. A system includes an emitter for emitting pulses of electromagnetic radiation and an image sensor comprising a pixel array for sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation. The system includes an electromagnetic sensor for sensing energy emitted by the emitter. The system includes a controller configured to synchronize timing of the emitter and the image sensor. The system is such that at least a portion of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter comprises electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength from about 770 nm to about 790 nm and/or from about 795 nm to about 815 nm.

Abstract: An endoscope obtains a plurality of spectral images from the image pickup of an object to be observed illuminated on the basis of illumination light. A special processing section calculates oxygen saturation of the object to be observed on the basis of the plurality of spectral images, first correction parameters that are used to correct differences in the spectral characteristics of the respective semiconductor light sources, and white balance correction data.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a first wavelength converter that converts the primary light into a first wavelength-converted light; and a second wavelength converter that converts the primary light into a second wavelength-converted light. The first wavelength-converted light is a fluorescence having a light component over an entire wavelength range of 700 nm or more to 800 nm or less and having a peak where a fluorescence intensity shows a maximum value in a wavelength range of 700 nm or more, and the second wavelength-converted light is a fluorescence having a peak where a fluorescence intensity shows a maximum value in a wavelength range of 380 nm or more to less than 700 nm. The light emitting device emits a first output light including the first wavelength-converted light and a second output light including the second wavelength-converted light alternately in time.