Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of use and manufacture are provided for a modular grill and smoker device for cooking food that include a first chamber, a door for opening and sealably closing the first chamber, an airflow corridor creating a hull around the first chamber for channeling air around the first chamber with at least one lower vent and at least one upper vent, as well as integration with electronic user devices.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an appliance to heat a liquid, the appliance including: a vessel to receive the liquid to be heated, the vessel having a base, and a side wall extending upwardly from the base, with the base and side wall at least partly enclosing a chamber within which the liquid is heated; and a heating element for conductive heating of the base and the liquid in the chamber, wherein the base includes a floor and a raised portion extending from the floor into the chamber, the floor having a major surface to contact the liquid, and the raised portion having at least one minor surface to contact the liquid, the at least one minor surface being inclined relative to the major surface to promote movement of one or more bubbles, formed by heating of the liquid, away from the floor and into the chamber.

Abstract: Brewing unit (3) for a beverage preparation machine with a first brewing chamber half (11) and a second brewing chamber half (12), which are arranged to be movable relative to one another from a closed position for forming a closed brewing chamber into an open position in which a capsule (60) can be inserted into the brewing chamber. The brewing unit (3) has at least one, preferably two, holding means (38) which hold a capsule (60) in an intermediate position in the open position between the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) when the capsule (60) is inserted and release it when the brewing chamber is closed. Before release by the holding means (38), the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) are spaced apart in such a way that the brewing chamber halves (11, 12) cannot grip a capsule (60).

Abstract: Brewing unit of a beverage preparation machine with a brewing chamber (10) and a brewing chamber surface (15), wherein the brewing chamber (10) is designed to be substantially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis (16) directed from a first brewing chamber half (11) to a second brewing chamber half (12). The brewing chamber (10) has a maximum axial extension (17) in the direction of the axis (16), which is smaller than the largest diameter (18) transverse to the axis (16). Furthermore, the brewing chamber (10) has a thickness (19) in the area of the axis (16) which is equal to or smaller than the axial expansion (17).

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing brewed beverages on demand is disclosed. After a beverage concentrate is brewed using hot water, the temperature of the beverage concentrate is reduced from a first temperature to a second temperature upon the brewing of the beverage concentrate. The temperature of the beverage concentrate is further reduced from the second temperature to a third temperature. After receiving a specific beverage order from a user via a touch screen, a tea-serving manifold combines the beverage concentrate from the storage receptacle, hot water and tap water to generate a specific beverage to fulfill the specific beverage order for the user, and the specific beverage is dispensed to the user via a delivery nozzle.

Abstract: A container capable of displaying information includes a container body and a display mounted on the container body, an attitude sensor, and a control circuit module. The control circuit module is signally connected to the display and the attitude sensor. The control circuit module computes an information based on the measurement value of the attitude sensor and controls the display to show the information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coffee machine having a steam dispensing wand with a dispensing nozzle suitable for being immersed in milk contained in a milk jug to dispense steam into the milk and therefore heat and froth the milk, a steam generation system to generate steam that is sent to said wand, and a control unit to operate the steam generation system. The wand has a milk sensor suitable for detecting the presence of milk and the type of milk contained in the milk jug.

Abstract: A non-stick metal vessel and a non-stick cooking utensil. The non-stick metal vessel includes a body. An inner surface of the body is constructed to exhibit a micro-level roughened texture. The micro-level roughened texture is coated with a PVD multi-metal film. The PVD multi-metal film is configured to be capable of creating a low surface energy micro-nano porous oil-locking structure. This disclosure possesses commendable advantages in terms of health and environmental friendliness. Furthermore, it offers remarkable anti-adhesive properties, exceptional hardness, outstanding wear resistance, and an extended lifespan.

Abstract: An open food storage container is provided. The container includes a housing with side walls and end portions that establish a holding volume. The side walls and end portions are arranged with the right side wall extending from the first and second end portions and the left side wall also extending from the first and second end portions. The first and second end portion include air handling units and heating elements, the air handling units are configured to draw air in a first direction through a suction substantially parallel to a plane parallel to the side walls and discharge air in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the plane. The second end portion is configured to draw air in a third direction through a suction, wherein the third direction is opposite from the first direction and substantially parallel to the plane, and discharge air in the second direction.

Abstract: A portable outdoor air fryer that includes a main body, a basket container, and a primary fan. The main body includes a chamber wall, an inner shield, and an outer shield. The chamber wall extends to define a cooking chamber, the inner shield extends along the chamber wall to define a first gap therebetween, and the outer shield extends along the inner shield to define a second gap therebetween. The main body also includes a heating element positioned below the cooking chamber and configured to provide heat within the first gap for heating the inner shield to heat the cooking chamber. The basket container includes a container wall configured to be positioned over a chamber opening defined in the main body. The primary fan is positioned directly adjacent the cooking chamber so that the fan is configured to directly blow and mix air within the cooking chamber.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus is disclosed that allows for independent and simultaneous cooking styles at different temperatures. The cooking apparatus comprises a lower enclosure comprising a cooking chamber; and an upper portion arranged above the lower enclosure and comprising a grilling unit. The grilling unit comprises a base that is coupled to an upper region of the lower enclosure; an upper heat source region positioned within the base; and a grilling surface arranged above the upper heat source region. The base of the upper portion comprises an overhang that extends around a circumference or perimeter of the upper region of the lower enclosure, and the overhang comprises one or more air vents distributed along the overhang for providing airflow to the upper heat source region. The grilling unit and the cooking chamber are operable independently and simultaneously.

Abstract: A system, device and method of a griddle with structure configured to minimize the effects of thermal stress and strain. The griddle extends to define a flat cooking surface and an oppositely facing underside surface. The underside surface extends to define a front end, a rear end, a first end, and a second end, the front end extending parallel with the rear end, the first end extending parallel with the second end. The underside surface includes diagonal reinforcement portions secured thereto such that the diagonal reinforcement portions are elongated and longitudinally extend transverse along the underside surface relative to each of the front end, the rear end, the first end and the second end of the underside surface of the griddle. Further, the reinforcement portions may include a central plate positioned over a seam or intersection of the reinforcement portions.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus may have a vat configured to accommodate a heat source, the vat having a top open end. A grate covers the top open end and configured to receive foodstuff thereon to expose the foodstuff to heat from the heat source. A ventilation conduit extends from a bottom and/or a side of vat, the ventilation conduit having a first end in fluid communication with the vat, and having a second end away from the vat. The second end of the ventilation conduit is alternatively an air intake and a smoke exhaust.

Abstract: A spice mill includes a main body with an internal cavity and a cap removably coupled to the main body to selectively provide access to the internal cavity. A drive shaft extends at least partially through the main body, with the cap transferring rotational motion to the drive shaft. A first grind stone is coupled to the main body and a second grind stone is coupled to the drive shaft. An adjuster assembly is at least partially received in the second grind stone to vary a size of a gap between the first and second grind stones. The second grind stone rotates relative to the first grind stone to grind a material received from the main body and output the ground material through the gap on sides of the spice mill.

Abstract: A system includes a carousel apparatus, a support structure configured to hold a receptacle, and a linear actuator apparatus configured to move the support structure. The carousel apparatus includes: a holder in which a first plurality of openings and a second plurality of openings are formed, and a first motor coupled to the holder and adapted to rotate the holder around an axis. A linear actuator apparatus includes: a linear guide which extends underneath the holder and is coupled to the support structure, and a second motor coupled to the linear guide and adapted to move the support structure along the linear guide underneath the holder.

Abstract: A shower receptor includes a base having a floor surface configured for a user to stand on. The floor surface includes a first portion having a first coefficient of friction and a second portion having a second coefficient of friction. The first portion is an etched area of the floor surface that defines a surface texture having a depth. The second portion is an unetched area of the floor surface. The first coefficient of friction of the first portion has a first value when the first portion is wet and the second coefficient of friction of the second portion has a second value when the second portion is wet. The first value is higher than the second value.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser (e.g., for soap and/or antibacterial solution) is automated and touchless (e.g., operates without contact from the user) to inhibit (e.g., prevents) transfer of bacteria or pathogens via touch. The dispenser delivers an amount of fluid (e.g., soap and/or antibacterial solution) to a user when they place their hands under the dispensing nozzle via a non-drip valve. The dispenser is automated to take temperature readings of users to indicate whether the user has an elevated temperature, which may indicate the user is possibly ill even if not showing any symptoms. The dispenser optionally includes an automated system to sterilize items (e.g., keys, phone, etc.) using ultraviolet (UV) light. The dispenser optionally is automated to perform facial recognition of users and communicate recognition data wirelessly to a computer. The dispenser optionally includes an air odorant system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washing implement of the shower glove type in which the hand shower is joined to the user's fingers by a finger belt (4), and to their wrist by a wrist belt (10); the shower heads are provided with a tail (16) which passes under the plate (1) and which is fixed to the inlet hose of the shower head; the height of the shower heads with respect to the plane rubbed by the fingers is adjusted with the aid of joints (15) to be fitted on the threaded stems of the rings, under the plate (1); the rings are secured entirely or partially to the plate by nuts (14) screwed onto the threaded stems (6) above the plate.

Abstract: A device may include an enclosure configured to receive, store, and dispense a cleaning fluid. A device may include a support base, wherein the enclosure and support base can be configured to support a roll of cleaning wipes in a manner that permits the roll to rotate when one or more cleaning wipes are removed from the roll, wherein the enclosure is configured to be securely attached to the support base by pushing the enclosure downward onto an attachment region of the support base; and wherein the enclosure is configured to be released from the support base by pushing the enclosure downward. A liquid dispenser can have an elongate interior reservoir, a protruding carry loop, and an engagement zone with contours that engage with a latch in a paper-towel holder. The dispenser can have a spray trigger underneath the carry loop and a protruding roll stop. It can be sized to fit within a cylindrical cardboard tube configured to hold paper towels. A paper-towel holder can support and engage a liquid dispenser.

Abstract: The utility model provides a quick release structure for a toilet lid, including: a movement cover, a linkage shaft, a slide switch, a rotating shaft and a protective cover, wherein the movement cover defines an insertion hole and an avoidance slot; the linkage shaft is provided with a clamping slot, and the linkage shaft is adapted to be inserted into the insertion hole; the rotating shaft is provided with a connection portion, the connection portion is adapted to be clamped into the clamping slot through the avoidance slot, and the rotating shaft can drive the linkage shaft to synchronously rotate when the connection portion is clamped into the clamping slot; the slide switch is slidably mounted in the avoidance slot to expose the clamping slot or cover the clamping slot; and the protective cover can expose the slide switch or shield the slide switch.

Abstract: A stick surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head, which has a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet, and a wand that is moveable between an upright storage position and a reclined in use position. When the wand is mounted to the surface cleaning head and in the upright storage position, the wand has a lower end and an axially spaced apart upper end, a wand axis extending between the lower end and the upper end and a longitudinally extending sidewall, wherein the wand comprises an air treatment member having an air inlet at the lower end of the wand, an air outlet positioned above the air inlet of the air treatment member and a dirt collection region whereby, in operation, dirt separated from air flowing through the wand is collected in the dirt collection region.

Abstract: A vacuum suction adapter device equipped with an electric shock module includes an adapter main body comprising an air inlet and an air outlet, the air outlet being detachably connected with a suction main body, negative pressure being formed inside the adapter main body, and the air inlet being detachably connected with a suction nozzle, air flows into the adapter main body from the air inlet and to be expelled from the air outlet. The electric shock module is disposed in the adapter main body for electrical discharge under high electric voltages for generating electric arc sparks. The electric voltage boost module is electrically connected with the electric shock module to electrically power the electric shock module for electrical discharge under the high electric voltages.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner exhaust deodorizer that is configured to provide aromatic treatment of airflow exiting the exhaust of a vacuum cleaner. The present invention includes a housing wherein the housing includes a plurality of walls defining an interior volume and a shape of the housing. The walls of the housing have formed therein a multitude of apertures. The multitude of apertures permit airflow to penetrate into the interior volume of the housing and interact with a deodorizing compound disposed therein so as to provide aromatic treatment of the airflow as the airflow exits the vacuum exhaust outlet. The housing of the present invention is releasably secured to a door member that is hingedly secured to the vacuum cleaner adjacent the exhaust outlet. The body of the present invention is provided in a shape that is mateably to the shape of the exhaust outlet of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A floor brush comprising: a housing defining a dust suction cavity and including an end cover at one side thereof; a rolling brush assembly comprising a rolling brush able to pass through an opening of the end cover to be arranged in the dust suction cavity; a biasing assembly, wherein the rolling brush assembly is mounted biasedly relative to the housing by means of the biasing assembly; and an automatic locking apparatus having a release position and a locking position, wherein at the locking position, the automatic locking apparatus fixes the rolling brush assembly in position, and at the release position, the rolling brush assembly can be taken out axially outward from the housing under the effect of a biasing force. This floor brush avoids the need to use a tool to (dis)assemble the rolling brush, achieving the objects of simple structure and convenient (dis)assembly.

Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot can include a body, a drive wheel, and a plurality of skids. The drive wheel can be connected to the body and can be engageable with a floor surface of an environment. The drive wheel can be operable to move the mobile cleaning robot about an environment. The skids can be separate skids that can be connected to the body and can be engageable with the floor surface to support, together with the drive wheel, the mobile cleaning robot with respect to the floor surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag comprising a bag wall and a retaining plate (13) which is connected to the bag wall, wherein the bag wall comprises a film region in which a plastic film is arranged, wherein the film region comprises a first sub-region in which the bag wall is formed solely by the plastic film or in which the plastic film forms the outermost layer of the bag wall, wherein the film region comprises a second sub-region in which the plastic film is overlapped by a nonwoven fabric element (3), wherein the retaining plate (13) is connected, in particular welded, to the plastic film and the nonwoven fabric element (3), and wherein the nonwoven fabric element (3) has at least one part (11, 12) which is connected to the bag wall part surrounding the film region.

Abstract: A cyclone for a hand vacuum cleaner has an outlet port that is sized to produce an annular flow band in the cyclone which extends radially inwardly to overlap the solid sidewall of the vortex finder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dust collecting device including an air inflow part having a suction flow path through which air is introduced, a dust separating part configured to separate dust from the air introduced through the air inflow part, a dust bag configured to store the dust separated by the dust separating part, a bag support part configured to accommodate the dust bag, a housing configured to accommodate the bag support part and the dust separating part therein, a suction motor configured to provide a flow force of the air, and a connection part including a connection flow path configured to guide the air, which has passed through the dust separating part, to the suction motor, and a bypass flow path configured to connect the bag support part and the suction motor, thereby enabling a user to empty a dust bin only by removing the dust bag.

Abstract: Proposed is a microplastic collection device utilizing a cyclone The device may include a cylindrical barrel part accommodating a first suction fan and a first suction fan drive at an upper end thereof, and a microplastic suction pipe installed at an interior center of the barrel part to communicate with the first suction fan and configured to suck in microplastics. The device may also include a suction pipe spaced at a predetermined distance from the upper end of the barrel part, coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the barrel part to communicate with an interior of the barrel part, and configured to suck in external particles. The device may further include a microplastic capture pipe coupled to an upper end outer circumferential surface of the barrel part that surrounds the suction pipe. The device can effectively collect microplastics on seashores and separate them from nature.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station and a cleaner system, and a method for controlling the cleaner system. According to an embodiment, by driving the suction motor of the cleaner after the drive of the dust collecting motor of the cleaner station is finished, it is possible to suck back, into the dust bin, foreign substances such as strands of hair etc. which stuck and remain in an open end of the dust bin even after collecting the dust in the dust bin so that the foreign substances can be removed.

Abstract: A stair cleaning robot based on retractable rotational arms, including a cleaning robot body, wherein the cleaning robot body includes a machine body, a control system disposed at the top of the machine body, and a cleaning mechanism disposed at the bottom of the machine body; a first retractable rotational arm mechanism is disposed on the left side of the machine body, a second retractable rotational arm mechanism is disposed on the right side of the machine body, and the first retractable rotational arm mechanism and the second retractable rotational arm mechanism are disposed in a bilateral symmetry manner; the control system includes a control plate, a battery and a radar which are disposed on a control seat; a first reset sensor is disposed near the radar, and a second reset sensor is disposed near the control plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous cleaning robot. The autonomous cleaning robot may include a main body (1), a cleaning assembly, a cleaning cloth and an obstacle-assisting wheel. The cleaning assembly is mounted on the main body (1). The cleaning assembly may include a first cleaning subassembly (2) removable and provided on the main body (1). The cleaning cloth is removable and provided on the first cleaning subassembly. The obstacle-assisting wheel is rotatably mounted on the cleaning assembly and protruding from the cleaning cloth.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a main body rotatably connected to the chassis, a first chamber and a second chamber arranged on the main body, and a first suction device communicated with the first chamber. The first chamber is communicated with the second chamber through a liquid leakage structure. A partitioning member is provided between the first chamber and the second chamber. The cleaning apparatus further includes a first housing and a second housing, at least part of the first housing is nested within the second housing. A first sealing member and a second sealing member is provided between the first housing and the second housing. A radial contraction portion is arranged around an inner wall of the second housing, an inner diameter corresponding to the radial contraction portion is smaller than an inner diameter corresponding to an inner wall of an area above the radial contraction portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner including a cleaning module which cleans a cleaning area by generating steam. The cleaning module includes: a cleaning module housing which is connected to the main body, forms an appearance, and forms a space therein; a heater which is disposed within the cleaning module housing and generates steam from water; an air inlet which is formed on one side of the cleaning module housing and into which external air is introduced; and an air outlet which is formed on the cleaning module housing, is disposed above the air inlet, and through which the air in an internal space of the cleaning module is discharged to the outside. As a result, electronic equipment disposed around the heater can be prevented from being damaged by the heat emitted from the heater.

Abstract: A method for controlling a mobile, self-propelled appliance, in particular a floor cleaning appliance such as a robot vacuum cleaner and/or a sweeper and mopping robot so as to mop up an accumulation of liquid, includes driving on a floor surface intended for cleaning in a direction of travel in a forward movement of the appliance and cleaning the floor surface by using a dry cleaning module and/or a wet cleaning module of the appliance. The accumulation of liquid is detected in the direction of travel in front of the appliance in a moist area. The forward movement in front of the moist area is terminated and the appliance is rotated about substantially 180°. Driving on the moist area in a reversing movement in the direction of travel of the appliance and mopping up the accumulation of liquid using the wet cleaning module is carried out.

Abstract: A vibratile mop includes a movable region and a fixed region, the movable region and the fixed region are connected to each other by a flexible connecting portion, and the movable region is capable of substantially reciprocating relative to the fixed region.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber, and a diverter assembly at a bottom of the wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance also includes a wash conduit in the wash chamber. The wash conduit includes a first supply channel extending between the diverter assembly and a wash conduit outlet, and a second supply channel extending between the diverter assembly and an upper spray assembly. An inlet comprises both a first supply channel inlet and a second supply channel inlet. The first supply channel inlet and the second supply channel inlet are co-planar. The first supply channel inlet and the second supply channel inlet are different shapes.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber and a wash conduit in the wash chamber. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the second rack assembly with a third spray assembly positioned within the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly is configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly includes a protrusion positioned at a bottom portion of the third spray assembly. The protrusion is attachable to the third rack assembly in order to mount the third spray assembly to the third rack assembly.

Abstract: A household dishwasher includes a washware receptacle, a holding facility positioned in or on the washware receptacle to hold washware, an actively driven spray arm, and an open-loop and closed-loop control facility designed to influence a rotational movement of the spray arm as a function of a position of the holding facility in or on the washware receptacle so that the spray arm pauses close to the holding facility to apply wash liquor and/or fresh water to the washware held by the holding facility.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber and a wash conduit disposed in the wash chamber on a rear wall of the tub. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above a second rack assembly with a third spray assembly positioned within the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly is configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly includes an inlet nozzle at one end. The inlet nozzle is offset from the wash conduit outlet in the lateral direction. A portion of the wash conduit extends along the vertical direction between the second and third rack assemblies.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber with a diverter assembly at a bottom of the wash chamber, and a wash conduit is positioned in the wash chamber. The wash conduit includes a first supply channel extending between the diverter assembly and a wash conduit outlet, and a second supply channel separate from the first supply channel in the wash conduit. The second supply channel extends between the diverter assembly and an upper spray assembly. The second supply channel includes a first outlet and a second outlet. The second supply channel is configured such that wash fluid is flowable through the second supply channel along a flow path through the second supply channel, and a center of the first outlet of the second supply channel is positioned offset from a center of the flow path through the second supply channel.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance includes a third rack assembly slidably positioned in the wash chamber above a second rack assembly and includes a third spray assembly positioned within the third rack assembly and configured to direct wash fluid from a plurality of wash jets at articles located in the third rack assembly. A caddy is removably couplable within the third rack assembly overtop the third spray assembly. The caddy includes a plurality of jet splitters. The jet splitters are configured to deflect the flow of wash fluid through the third rack assembly.

Abstract: A dish washing machine comprising a fresh water reservoir for receiving fresh water configured to be heated, a first tank for receiving the initially heated fresh water from the fresh water reservoir and including a first heating system for heating the initially heated fresh water to form further heated fresh water, a second tank configured to receive the further heated fresh water and including a second heating system for heating the further heated fresh water to form further heated wash water, and a drain pipe for delivering the further heated wash water from the second tank through the fresh water reservoir and to a liquid outlet, with the drain pipe transferring heat from the further heated wash water to the fresh water in the fresh water reservoir to form the initially heated fresh water. The heating systems can comprise a positive temperature coefficient heating element.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber, a third rack assembly slidably positioned in the wash chamber above a second rack assembly, and a third spray assembly positioned within the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly is configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The dishwasher appliance also includes a caddy that is positionable on the third spray assembly. The caddy includes a plurality of mounting projections at a bottom side of the caddy. The mounting projections are configured to engage the third spray assembly in order to locate the caddy on the third spray assembly.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: an endoscope acquiring a captured image; and a processor configured to: detect a region of interest in the captured image; select a portion of the captured image as a display area and generate an observation image from the display area; and cooperatively execute digital tracking processing and physical tracking processing. The digital tracking processing is processing in which a first target region in the display area is made to track the region of interest by changing a position of the display area in the captured image. The physical tracking processing is processing in which a second target region in the captured image is made to track the region of interest by moving a visual field of the endoscope. The processor is configured to stop the digital tracking processing when the first target region reaches the region of interest, and execute only the physical tracking processing thereafter.

Abstract: One objective is to provide an image processing device, a control method, and a storage medium capable of suitably presenting information about a position currently being photographed in endoscopic inspection. To achieve the objective, the image processing device 1X includes a panoramic image acquiring unit 43X and a display control unit 46X. The panoramic image acquiring unit 43X acquires a panoramic image Ip, in which a wall surface in a lumen is expanded in a planar shape, based on plural captured images Ic which were acquired by photographing the lumen by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope in a first photographing process. The display control unit 46X displays on the display device 2 photographed position information relating to a photographed position of the lumen in a second photographing process in association with the panoramic image Ip.

Abstract: One objective is to provide an image processing device, a control method, and a storage medium capable of suitably presenting information about a position currently being photographed in endoscopic inspection. To achieve the objective, the image processing device 1X includes a panoramic image acquiring unit 43X and a display control unit 46X. The panoramic image acquiring unit 43X acquires a panoramic image Ip, in which a wall surface in a lumen is expanded in a planar shape, based on plural captured images Ic which were acquired by photographing the lumen by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope in a first photographing process. The display control unit 46X displays on the display device 2 photographed position information relating to a photographed position of the lumen in a second photographing process in association with the panoramic image Ip.

Abstract: One objective is to provide an image processing device, a control method, and a storage medium capable of suitably presenting information about a position currently being photographed in endoscopic inspection. To achieve the objective, the image processing device 1X includes a panoramic image acquiring unit 43X and a display control unit 46X. The panoramic image acquiring unit 43X acquires a panoramic image Ip, in which a wall surface in a lumen is expanded in a planar shape, based on plural captured images Ic which were acquired by photographing the lumen by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope in a first photographing process. The display control unit 46X displays on the display device 2 photographed position information relating to a photographed position of the lumen in a second photographing process in association with the panoramic image Ip.

Abstract: Provided are an optical transmitter module and an endoscope that can be more easily downsized with a more stable configuration. The optical transmitter module includes an image sensor, a laser element, a laser driver circuit, an optical fiber, heat dissipation wiring, electric signal wiring, and a layered substrate. The image sensor, the laser element, the laser driver circuit, at least a part of the optical fiber, at least a part of the heat dissipation wiring, at least a part of the electric signal wiring, and the layered substrate are fixed to each other with a molding agent. The endoscope includes the optical transmitter module described above.

Abstract: A control valve assembly (1, 50) for an endoscope comprising a stem (2) having a longitudinal axis, a first opening (10) disposed transverse to the longitudinal axis, the first opening for allowing passage of air and/or fluid, a cap mountable to the top of the stem, a spring stanchion (3) comprising an opening configured to receive the stem and allow movement of the stem in an upward and downward position relative to the spring stanchion, and a spring (4) configured to contact the spring stanchion (3) and the cap and bias the stem upwardly with respect to the spring stanchion. The cap comprises first cap part (5, 51) having an opening to receive the stem and configured for coupling to the top of the stem (2) for movement with the stem, and a second cap part (6, 52) having an opening to receive the stem and configured to contact the spring and allow movement of the second cap part in an upward and downward position relative to the spring stanchion.