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Multiple view endoscopes

  • US 20030163029A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2003
  • Published: 08/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoscope comprising two or more separate optical channels that produce two or more distinct views, each of said optical channels consisting of an objective lens and a means of capturing or viewing the image;

  • each channel optionally also including one or more of the following elements;

    a) an optical relay system;

    b) an occular; and

    c) a coupling lens suitable to deliver the image acquired by said objective lens to an image sensor and display apparatus;

    wherein each objective lens is located at a different position along the length of the endoscope.

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