Endoscope apparatus
First Claim
1. An endoscope apparatus, comprising:
- a head portion comprising an image capturing unit for capturing images, and an illuminator module for providing light to the image capturing unit, wherein the image capturing unit comprises;
a rotatable lens with an adjustable focal length; and
a converting module for converting the images captured by the image capturing unit into digital image data;
a flexible connecting member connected to the head portion to form an endoscope, wherein the connecting member transmits power to the head portion for performing image capturing, and also transmits the captured images from the head portion;
a disposable cover surrounding the head portion and at least some of the flexible connecting member to protect the patient against cross-contamination from the head portion and the at least some of the flexible connecting member;
a clamping member for fixing the disposable cover in place on the flexible connecting member to prevent a displacement of the cover relative to the head portion and the flexible connecting member;
a body for receiving the head portion and the flexible connecting member therein, the body comprising;
a receiving unit for receiving therewithin the disposable cover and clamping member prior to said cover surrounding said head portion and the at least some of said flexible connection member;
an information identification unit for identifying at least one of the user or the patient by providing identifying information that is personal to the user or the patient;
a display unit for displaying the images captured by the image capturing unit;
a signal transmission module for receiving data from the image capturing unit;
a socket for accommodating a storage medium for storing data;
a processing unit for processing data received from the signal transmission module and for being electrically connected to the information identification unit so as to allow the processing unit to process the data after the user'"'"'s or the patient'"'"'s identity has been identified by the information provided by the identification unit;
a power supply module for providing power to the endoscope apparatus;
an out port for transmitting data out of the endoscope apparatus; and
a control interface for adjusting an operating mode of the image capturing unit.
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Abstract
An endoscope apparatus includes a head portion for capturing images, a flexible connecting member made of optical fibers, and a body. The connecting member is used to transmit image data and control signals. A lens is provided in the head portion and adjustable to obtain sharp and clear images. The images are converted into image files and transmitted to an external data processor for data analysis. The optical fibers are flexible, such that the connecting member can be rolled and received in the body when it is not in use. A carrying member is provided on the body to allow a user to conveniently carry the endoscope apparatus. A disposable cover is used to cover the head portion and part of the connecting member that are to be in contact with an internal body cavity of a human, and a clamping member is provided to fix the cover in place.
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17 Claims
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1. An endoscope apparatus, comprising:
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a head portion comprising an image capturing unit for capturing images, and an illuminator module for providing light to the image capturing unit, wherein the image capturing unit comprises;
a rotatable lens with an adjustable focal length; and
a converting module for converting the images captured by the image capturing unit into digital image data;
a flexible connecting member connected to the head portion to form an endoscope, wherein the connecting member transmits power to the head portion for performing image capturing, and also transmits the captured images from the head portion;
a disposable cover surrounding the head portion and at least some of the flexible connecting member to protect the patient against cross-contamination from the head portion and the at least some of the flexible connecting member;
a clamping member for fixing the disposable cover in place on the flexible connecting member to prevent a displacement of the cover relative to the head portion and the flexible connecting member;
a body for receiving the head portion and the flexible connecting member therein, the body comprising;
a receiving unit for receiving therewithin the disposable cover and clamping member prior to said cover surrounding said head portion and the at least some of said flexible connection member;
an information identification unit for identifying at least one of the user or the patient by providing identifying information that is personal to the user or the patient;
a display unit for displaying the images captured by the image capturing unit;
a signal transmission module for receiving data from the image capturing unit;
a socket for accommodating a storage medium for storing data;
a processing unit for processing data received from the signal transmission module and for being electrically connected to the information identification unit so as to allow the processing unit to process the data after the user'"'"'s or the patient'"'"'s identity has been identified by the information provided by the identification unit;
a power supply module for providing power to the endoscope apparatus;
an out port for transmitting data out of the endoscope apparatus; and
a control interface for adjusting an operating mode of the image capturing unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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