Abstract: To improve the imaging while simultaneously simplifying the manufacturing of a rigid endoscope (2), an inversion system (1) is used as a relay optical unit for the image transfer from an objective (3) to a proximally arranged camera unit (4) of the endoscope (2). The inversion system has an odd number of a first type A of rod lenses (7) and an even number of a second type B of rod lenses (7), which are each arranged on half of the inversion system (1) with respect to a center plane (9) of the inversion system (1).

Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to status indication using a canister of negative pressure wound therapy apparatus. A method of providing a visual indication to a user of a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can include, by a controller of the negative pressure wound therapy apparatus, determining a plurality of conditions associated with provision of negative pressure wound therapy by a negative pressure source of the negative pressure wound therapy apparatus and causing provision of a plurality of visual indications associated with the plurality of conditions to a user and, by at least one light pipe, transmitting light associated with at least one visual indication of the plurality of visual indications through at least a portion of an interior volume of a canister of the negative pressure wound therapy apparatus.

Abstract: An imaging control device includes: a region dividing unit that divides a taken image into a plurality of regions; a luminance value calculating unit that calculates the average luminance value of each region obtained by division by the region dividing unit; a region identifying unit that identifies a region in which the average luminance value calculated by the luminance value calculating unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value; a photometric range deciding unit; and a signal processing unit.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable medium for schematically representing a spatial position of an instrument used in a robotic surgery system is disclosed. The instrument includes an end effector coupled to a positioning device for spatially positioning the end effector in a surgical workspace in response to input signals generated by movement of a hand controller of an input device in an input device workspace. The method involves causing a processor circuit to calculate a current three-dimensional spatial position of the instrument within the surgical workspace for current input signals received from the input device.

Abstract: Catheter device and driving system configured to navigate the catheter through complex narrow tissue openings such as lung bronchi pathway openings of 3 millimeters or less. The device comprises a proximal catheter portion containing a hollow torque shaft, with a distal catheter portion connected to the proximal portion by an isolation transition coupler connected to this torque shaft. The distal position of the catheter is controlled by at least one steering cable/isolation coil arrangement. The system uses processor-controlled actuators that simultaneously rotate the torque shaft and the at least one steering cable/isolation coil in a 1:1 relationship, while also actuating the steering cable. The catheter is tipped by a tool plate, which can be equipped with various sensors and other instruments, connected to the outside via other conduits.

Abstract: The application discloses an endoscope and an operating arm. The endoscope includes two camera units and a driving portion. The camera units are configured to obtain images. Optical axes of the two camera units can intersect. The driving portion is connected to the two camera units for driving at least one camera unit to move, thereby changing an angle between the optical axes of the two camera units. The endoscope is capable of being adjusted as needed, and the application range is wide.

Abstract: A miniaturized device providing hyperspectral imaging in real-time includes a body, a camera within the body, a micro-LED array arranged around the camera within the body, and an imaging controller within the body and coupled to the camera and the micro-LED array. The micro-LED array includes micro-LEDs of varying spectral bands. A method for controlling an imaging device includes providing LED timing information and LED intensity information to a micro-LED array, providing camera timing information to a camera for capturing a plurality of images, and receiving the plurality of images from the camera. The timing information includes a timing signal to each micro-LED of the micro-LED array and each timing signal includes a pulse. An image of the plurality of images is captured for a time period associated with each timing signal.

Abstract: A computer program causes a computer to execute processing for acquiring examination point information regarding an examination point included in an examination target portion using an endoscope, acquiring an endoscopic image captured by the endoscope, determining whether the endoscope has reached the examination point on the basis of image analysis of the acquired endoscopic image, and outputting a notification in a case where the endoscope has reached the examination point.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a shaft having proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft, and an image sensor is carried on the distal end of the shaft. A channel extends through at least a distal shaft portion and has a channel diameter, and a section of the channel is re-configurable between a constricted shape and a non-constricted shape to accommodate tools introduced therethrough. The combined diagonal dimension and channel diameter is usually greater than the outer shaft diameter. The image sensor may be connected to a connector on the housing by a first slack flex circuit and a lights source on the shaft may be connected to a connector on the housing by a second slack flex circuit.

Abstract: A detection package structure-includes an exterior tube; a detection assembly, a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a module base, and lighting members which are all disposed inside the exterior tube. The FPC includes a main flexible plate and minor flexible plates. The invention uses detection conductive materials and detection wiring parts to implement electric conduction-directed soldering, whereby to prevent from direct soldering of cables and detection assembly and enlarge soldering spots.

Abstract: There is provided a method for generating a learning model, the method including: acquiring an endoscopic image captured by an endoscope and manipulation information regarding a manipulation of an endoscope operator in each stage of operation of the endoscope by the endoscope operator operating the endoscope; and generating a learning model learned so as to output the manipulation information of a next stage in a case where the endoscopic image and the manipulation information are input, based on training data including the acquired endoscopic image and manipulation information, and the manipulation information of the next stage.

Abstract: An exemplary surgical instrument tracking system includes at least one physical computing device that determines, based on endoscopic imagery of a surgical area and using a trained neural network, an observation for an object of interest depicted in the endoscopic imagery, associates, based on a probabilistic framework and kinematics of a robotically-manipulated surgical instrument located at the surgical area, the observation for the object of interest to the robotically-manipulated surgical instrument, and determines a physical position of the robotically-manipulated surgical instrument at the surgical area based on the kinematics of the robotically-manipulated surgical instrument and the observation associated with the robotically-manipulated surgical instrument.

Abstract: A method for supplementing a shaft tube and an assembly of a medical instrument with a plastic component comprises a step of providing a shaft tube with a distal end; a step of mechanically connecting an assembly to the distal end of the shaft tube by way of a connecting device; a step of inserting the shaft tube with the assembly into a casting mold and closing the casting mold, a predetermined region of the outer surface of the assembly contacting a mold surface of the casting mold; a step of supplying a liquid plastic into the casting mold, the liquid plastic wetting the distal end of the shaft tube and the outer surface of the assembly; and a step of solidifying the liquid plastic, the solidified plastic forming the plastic component and creating a further mechanical connection of the assembly to the end of the shaft tube.

Abstract: A master module (52A) mediates communication between an electric apparatus (6) to which a signal processing device (100) is connected and apparatus control devices (3, 4B) that control the electric apparatus.

Abstract: An illustrative apparatus may identify, within an image frame captured by an image capture system, a signal region of the image frame and a background region of the image frame. The apparatus may determine one or more of a signal auto-exposure value of the signal region or a background auto-exposure value of the background region. Based on one or more of the signal auto-exposure value or the background auto-exposure value, the apparatus may determine a frame auto-exposure value. Additionally, based on the frame auto-exposure value, the apparatus may adjust one or more auto-exposure parameters used by the image capture system to capture an additional image frame. Corresponding apparatuses, systems, and methods for managing auto-exposure of image frames are also disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes an endoscope, a robotic arm including a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism coupled to the endoscope. The surgical robotic system further includes a controller configured to receive a command to move the endoscope using the robotic arm, access a set of calibration parameters associated with the endoscope, generate an adjusted command based on the command and the set of calibration parameters, and provide the adjusted command to the robotic arm to move the endoscope.

Abstract: An endoscope cleaning instrument detachably attachable to an insertion section of an endoscope from a distal end portion side of the insertion section includes a covering member having a tubular shape and being capable of covering, on an outer circumferential surface of a bending section connected consecutively to a proximal end of a distal end portion in the insertion section, a distal end side adhesive section disposed on a distal end side of the bending section and formed from an adhesive and a proximal end side adhesive section disposed on a proximal end side of the bending section and formed from the adhesive.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to examples of housing for a luminaire. In one example, the housing includes a bioplastic base formed to receive a light emitting diode and a driver and a lens coupled to the bioplastic base. The bioplastic base may include a bioplastic and is formed with a non-biodegradable or a biodegradable plastic.

Abstract: Systems and method for assisted catheter steering are provided. Instructions for steering a catheter within a patient are received. A graph defining paths between a plurality of configurations of a robotic catheter navigation system is constructed based on the received instructions. Each of the plurality of configurations are associated with a respective view of the patient. A path is determined in the graph to a target configuration of the plurality of configurations of the robotic catheter navigation system. The catheter is automatically steered within the patient based on the determined path in the graph to recover the respective view of the patient associated with the target configuration.

Abstract: A method includes implanting an implantable biosensor within a subject where the implantable biosensor has an array of light sources and an array of light detectors, activating the array of light sources to direct light signals at a targeted tissue site in the subject, capturing, with the light detectors, the light signals reflected off the targeted site, calculating a roundtrip propagation time for each of the light signals and comparing the roundtrip propagation time for each of the light signals against previous calculated respective roundtrip propagation times to determine an occurrence of a change in the targeted tissue site.

Abstract: Introduced here is an ingestible device that can comprise a capsule, an intervention tool, and a processor configured to controllably employ the intervention tool to manipulate structures in a living body. The ingestible device may further comprise a camera that is configured to generate images of various in vivo environments as the ingestible device traverses the living body. These images may be wirelessly transmitted to an electronic device located outside of the living body to enable greater control over the intervention tool.

Abstract: Self-righting articles, such as self-righting capsules for administration to a subject, are generally provided. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may be configured such that the article may orient itself relative to a surface (e.g., a surface of a tissue of a subject). The self-righting articles described herein may comprise one 5 or more tissue engaging surfaces configured to engage (e.g., interface with, inject into, anchor) with a surface (e.g., a surface of a tissue of a subject). In some embodiments, the self-righting article may have a particular shape and/or distribution of density (or mass) which, for example, enables the self-righting behavior of the article. In certain embodiments, the self-righting article a tissue 10 interfacing components. In some embodiments, each tissue-interfacing component may comprise an electrically-conductive portion configured for electrical communication with tissue and an insulative portion configured to not be in electrical communication with tissue.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an imaging device; a light source device; a first processing circuit; and a second processing circuit. The light source device can emit first light and fourth light having peak wavelengths in a transmission wavelength band of the blue color filter, second light, and third light and fifth light having peak wavelengths in a transmission wavelength band of the red color filter. The light source device emits the third light in a first imaging frame and the fifth light in a second imaging frame. The first processing circuit generates a display image based on any one of a first image group including images corresponding to the third light and the fifth light and a second image group including an image corresponding to the fourth light, and outputs a remaining one of the first image group and the second image group to the second processing circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an artificial intelligence-based oral CT automatic color conversion device and a method for driving same. The artificial intelligence-based oral CT automatic color conversion device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a storage unit which stores a color conversion image related to the bone density of an alveolar bone, which is previously prepared by a user; and a control unit which, when an oral CT input image of a patient is received, converts color of the received oral CT input image on the basis of a predetermined parameter value, and adjusts the predetermined parameter value by using an error value resulting from the converted oral CT input image and the (pre)stored color conversion image to automatically convert the color of an oral CT input image to be input later.

Abstract: Endoscopic imaging systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an endoscopic imaging system can include an endoscope having a distal tip with a distal face configured to face a scene, such as a portion of a body cavity of a patient. The endoscope can further include first cameras for capturing first image data of the scene, a projector for projecting a light pattern into the scene, and second cameras for capturing second image data of the scene including the light pattern. A processor can be communicatively coupled to the first and second cameras for receiving the first and second image data. The processor can process the first and second image data to generate an image of the scene at the perspective of a virtual camera, and can vary the perspective, the aperture, the focus plane, and/or another parameter of the virtual camera without requiring the endoscope to be physically moved.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: a light source device alternately emitting a first illumination light group including green light and a second illumination light group not including the green light; an image sensor including color filters of a plurality of colors; and a processing circuit. The processing circuit generates a display image on the basis of an image obtained with the first illumination light group and an image obtained with the second illumination light group. The first illumination light group further includes blue narrowband light together with the green light. The processing circuit generates a green channel image in the display image on the basis of a green image and a blue narrowband image.

Abstract: A system for controlling a medical imaging scope is disclosed. The system includes a camera head, a display, a processing unit, a memory unit and an input disposed on the medical imaging scope. The processing unit is configured to display a menu that correlates to a plurality of commands. The input is configured to be moveable in three dimensions of space along a set axis, in a plurality of discrete patterns. The processing unit is further configured to associate each of the plurality of discrete patterns with a desired command of the plurality of commands and store each of the plurality of discrete patterns with the desired command of the plurality of commands in the memory unit so as to customize a control of the medical imaging scope.

Abstract: A light amount control unit of an endoscope derives a photometric value in an area of an observation spot corresponding to each of angular ranges of a first light output unit and a second light output unit having different wavelength ranges based on imaging data about the observation spot output from an imaging unit, derives an amount of light from each of the first light output unit and the second light output unit based on the derived photometric value, and causes each of the first light output unit and the second light output unit to output illumination light based on the derived amount of light.

Abstract: A platform, tips, and otoscope systems are described herein that can aid with evaluation of human ears (specifically children's ears), diagnose middle ear disease, and suggest appropriate treatments. The platform can serve as an end-to-end evaluation, treatment, and delivery of treatment to a user without requiring an office visit, and improves the accuracy of such systems and ease-of-use.

Abstract: A digital mirror assembly for capturing photos using a plurality of cameras includes a base. The base has a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of cameras is positioned on the front surface. Furthermore, a plurality of lights is positioned on the front surface. A microprocessor is positioned in an interior of the base. The microprocessor is in electric communication with a battery, a receiver, the plurality of lights, the plurality of cameras, and a screen. The screen is positioned on the front surface of the base. The screen can either be a reflective surface or a computerized interface. The computerized interface resembles they layout of a smart phone device. The user can connect to the internet using the receiver. A flash positioned on the front surface goes off when the each of the cameras captures a photo. An actuator turns the digital mirror assembly on and off.

Abstract: A trocar is provided that is adapted to insert a lighting attachment into a body cavity. The trocar connects at its distal end to the lighting attachment such that it can be pushed into the body cavity. An endoscope may then be inserted through the trocar into the body cavity. The lighting attachment is configured to detach from the trocar and attach to the endoscope head to provide additional lighting to the endoscope. The lighting attachment includes foldable lighting panels that expand when in use in order to light a wider field of view. The lighting attachment may be powered by induction coil from the endoscope.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes a light source apparatus configured to generate first/second illumination light, an image pickup apparatus, a switching instruction device configured to be able to set one of a first observation mode in which an image obtained by image pickup of an object illuminated with the first illumination light is displayed and a second observation mode in which an image obtained by processing a color/pattern of an image obtained by image pickup of the object illuminated with the second illumination light is displayed and a processor configured to calculate a feature value indicating movement of a distal end portion of an endoscope and disable an instruction for setting the second observation mode when the feature value is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Provided are a medical image processing device, a medical image processing method, and an endoscope system that make it easy to compare a region of interest and its peripheral region with each other and make it unlikely to miss the region of interest if the region of interest in a time-series image is reported by using figures. A coordinates calculating unit (43) that calculates, on the basis of region-of-interest information indicating a region of interest in a time-series image, a plurality of sets of coordinates of interest on an outline of a polygon or circle having a symmetric shape that surrounds the region of interest. A reporting information display control unit (45B) that superposes figures on the basis of the calculated plurality of sets of coordinates of interest when superposing the figures for reporting the region of interest on the time-series image. Herein, the figures have a size that does not change with respect to a size of the region of interest.

Abstract: The technology described herein can be embodied in a method that includes receiving data representing information captured using a first sensor and a second sensor of a multi-sensor camera. The sensors are configured to capture a surgical scene illuminated by a light source configured to emit wavelengths in the visible spectrum corresponding to sensing capabilities of the first and second sensors, respectively. The method also includes receiving data representing information captured using a third sensor of the multi-sensor camera, the third sensor configured to capture the surgical scene as illuminated by a near-infrared light source, and generating a first visual representation of the surgical scene based on the data representing the information captured using the first and second sensors. The first visual representation is combined with the information captured using the third sensor to generate a second visual representation, and the second visual representation is presented on a display device.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an endoscope distal end portion including an optical system configured to form an optical image, an image sensor configured to generate an image signal in accordance with a predetermined frame rate when the optical image is input, and an actuator configured to move the optical system along an optical axis; and a controller electrically connected to the endoscope distal end portion and including an imaging circuit configured to acquire the image signal from the image sensor, a drive circuit configured to feed a drive voltage to the actuator, and a processor configured to control the imaging circuit and the drive circuit, detect a vertical blanking period of the image signal acquired by the imaging circuit based on the image signal, and control the drive circuit to gradually increase a voltage supplied to the actuator within the vertical blanking period.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods perform operations that include the following: obtaining a reflectance-detection signal from a back-reflected-light detector, wherein the back-reflected-light detector is configured to detect back-reflected excitation light and generate the reflectance-detection signal based on the back-reflected excitation light; determining whether blood clearance has been achieved based on the reflectance-detection signal; and issuing a clearance indicator in response to determining that blood clearance has been achieved.

Abstract: A trocar including a trocar head attached to a cannula having a lumen with a distal opening, the cannula includes at least one elastomeric band positioned across said lumen.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup member including an image pickup device, a stacked device in which a plurality of semiconductor devices are stacked, a wiring board having a first principal surface and a second principal surface, the wiring board including a central section having a substrate thicker than the image pickup device, an intermediate section that is extended from the central section and is bent, and a terminal section that is extended from the intermediate section, the image pickup member being bonded to the first principal surface of the central section, the stacked device being bonded to the second principal surface of the central section, and a plurality of signal cables bonded to the terminal section.

Abstract: A tip part assembly for an endoscope, a method for assembling the tip part assembly, and an endoscope including the tip part assembly. The tip part assembly includes a flexible printed circuit having connection points, a camera module including a connection surface comprising connection points arranged in a first connection point pattern for electrical communication with the connection points of the flexible printed circuit, and a converter circuit board including a first surface including connection points arranged substantially in the first connection point pattern and a second surface including connection points arranged in a second connection point pattern being different than the first connection point pattern, wherein the first surface connection points are connected to the connection surface connection points, and wherein the second surface connection points are connected to the connection points of the flexible printed circuit.

Abstract: First illumination light and second illumination light having different emission spectra are automatically switched so as to be emitted for a light emission period of at least one or more frames under specific light amount conditions, respectively. First image signals obtained in a case where an image is picked up using the first illumination light and second image signals obtained in a case where an image is picked up using the second illumination light are acquired. A first specific color signal for specific biological tissue among the first image signals and a second specific color signal for the specific biological tissue among the second image signals match.

Abstract: A tip part assembly for an endoscope having a proximal end and a distal end positioned oppositely from the proximal end, the tip part assembly including: a working channel extending in a longitudinal direction extending from the proximal end toward the distal end, and a camera assembly including a flexible printed circuit and a camera module having an image sensor, a lens, and a proximal connection surface, wherein the camera module is positioned above the working channel in a top-down direction providing a lateral direction extending laterally from both the camera module and the working channel, and wherein the flexible printed circuit continues from a connection to the connection surface of the camera module in the lateral direction into a first fold of the flexible printed circuit toward the proximal end of the tip part assembly.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a shaft assembly having proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft assembly, and an elastomeric body housing an image sensor and at least one LED is comprises a distal end of the shaft. The elastomeric body is deformable between a repose straight insertion profile and a deflected offset profile by the insertion of a tool shaft through the shaft assembly and an expandable-collapsible working channel in the elastomeric body. The viewing angle of the image sensor is moved from a first selected angle to a second selected angle when the elastomeric body is actuated from the repose profile to the deflected offset profile.

Abstract: A method for image classification includes accessing a plurality of images of at least a portion of a gastrointestinal tract (GIT) captured by a capsule endoscopy device and for each image of the plurality of images: providing a classification score for each segment of a plurality of consecutive segments of the GIT by a deep learning neural network, and providing a classification probability for each segment of the plurality of consecutive segments of the GIT based on the classification scores by a classical machine learning classifier. The method further includes determining a classification for each image to one segment of the plurality of consecutive segments of the GIT based on processing a signal corresponding to the classification probabilities of the plurality of images.

Abstract: There is provided herein a tip section for an endoscope assembly that includes a fluid distribution device for circulating fluid for cleaning a body cavity. In an embodiment, the tip section includes a groove aligned with side jet channels, where multiple holes drilled above the groove, through the periphery of a tip cover covering the tip section, provide an exit for the fluid circulated by the side jet channels in all directions around the tip cover. In another embodiment, the tip section includes a removable attachment that covers jet channel openings. Multiple holes drilled through the cover provide a multiple jet exit for the fluid circulated by the jet channels in multiple directions around the tip cover.

Abstract: Controlling integral energy of a light pulse in a laser mapping 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 is a laser mapping pattern.

Abstract: A surgical system including a surgical instrument, a surgical visualization system, a display, and a feedback controller are presented. The feedback controller is in signal communication with the surgical instrument and the surgical visualization system. The feedback controller is configured to display, on the display, during an operation, live images derived from the surgical visualization system in a first layer and a status of the surgical instrument in a second layer. The status is configured to locate itself in said second layer in relation to a depiction of a feature of the surgical instrument and/or a feature of tissue in the first layer. The surgical instrument can include a surgical stapler, a knife, a robotic surgical instrument, combination thereof, or variation thereof.

Abstract: An endoscope system capable of automatically turning on/off a light source during a surgical procedure is disclosed. This endoscope system includes: an endoscope module; a light source module coupled to the endoscope module; and a light-source control module. Moreover, the light-source control module controls an ON/OFF state of the light source by: (1) receiving real-time video images captured by the endoscope module; (2) processing the real-time video images to determine whether the endoscope module is inserted into a patient's body or is outside of the patient's body; and (3) in response to determining the endoscope module being outside of the patient's body while the light source is turned on, generating a control signal to immediately turn off the light source to the endoscope module, thereby ensuring safety of people in the operating room and preventing sensitive information in the operating room from being captured by the endoscope module.

Abstract: An endoscope image-capturing device includes: a first case inside of which is sealed; an image sensor arranged inside the first case; an electro-optic conversion element arranged outside the first case and configured to convert an image signal output from the image sensor into an optical signal; and a sealing member sealing the electro-optic conversion element.

Abstract: A circuit assembly that includes a circuit board, a switching element that is mounted on one side of the circuit board, a folded portion that extends from a peripheral edge portion of the circuit board and is folded towards the one side, and a temperature measuring device that is mounted on the folded portion and is in contact with the switching element.

Abstract: First and second images are displayed of anatomical structure segments with an attached fixator. Indications may be received of first image hinge locations of a plurality of hinges of the fixator in the first image. Projected second image hinge locations may be determined based at least in part on the first image hinge locations. Hinge candidates may be detected in the second image having shapes associated with the plurality of hinges. The hinges candidates may be detected by computer software using automated software-based image analysis techniques. Adjusted second image hinge locations may then be calculated based at least in part on the projected second image hinge locations and candidate second image hinge locations. The adjusted second image hinge locations may be used to determine physical locations of the fixator and anatomical structure segments in three-dimensional space, which may be used to determine manipulations to the fixator for deformity correction.