Compact gynecological observation system for examination, imaging analysis and treatment
First Claim
1. A medical imaging device designed for insertion into the vagina for medical examination, imaging, image analysis and treatment of the interior of the vagina, said device comprising:
- a. a front assembly, optimally shaped to match the shape of the vaginal canal;
b. an imaging assembly comprising one or more image capture devices and associated optical lenses or lens systems, located in said front assembly and used to collect images of a scene located outside of said front assembly;
c. electronic components of said imaging assembly, including image transmission components, designed to transmit the image captured by the imaging assembly to a computer station and/or a display device;
d. a handle comprising operation and control switches and electronics;
e. an illumination assembly designed to illuminate the field of view covered by said imaging assembly;
f. an optimally shaped cover designed to fit tightly over and hermetically isolate at least that part of said front assembly that is inserted into said vaginal canal and said imaging assembly from the surrounding tissue and body fluids;
g. a front window, located on said cover, through which said imaging assembly is able to capture clear images of said scene and enabling said illumination assembly to illuminate said scene.
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Abstract
The invention is a medical imaging device designed for insertion into the vagina for medical examination, imaging, image analysis and treatment of the interior of the vagina. The device comprises a front assembly, optimally shaped to match the shape of the vaginal canal; imaging and illumination assemblies; a handle; and an optimally shaped cover designed to fit tightly over and hermetically isolate at least that part of the front assembly that is inserted into the vaginal canal from the surrounding tissue and body fluids. The cover of the device of the invention can comprise one or more passages extending through it from its proximal end to its distal end enabling passage of one or more surgical tools and/or liquids and/or gases, from outside of the vaginal canal to the location of the scene imaged by the imaging assembly. The invention is also a medical imaging system comprising a medical imaging device of the invention, a computer and/or display station, and communication components. The medical imaging system may comprise operation software and image processing software.
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22 Claims
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1. A medical imaging device designed for insertion into the vagina for medical examination, imaging, image analysis and treatment of the interior of the vagina, said device comprising:
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a. a front assembly, optimally shaped to match the shape of the vaginal canal;
b. an imaging assembly comprising one or more image capture devices and associated optical lenses or lens systems, located in said front assembly and used to collect images of a scene located outside of said front assembly;
c. electronic components of said imaging assembly, including image transmission components, designed to transmit the image captured by the imaging assembly to a computer station and/or a display device;
d. a handle comprising operation and control switches and electronics;
e. an illumination assembly designed to illuminate the field of view covered by said imaging assembly;
f. an optimally shaped cover designed to fit tightly over and hermetically isolate at least that part of said front assembly that is inserted into said vaginal canal and said imaging assembly from the surrounding tissue and body fluids;
g. a front window, located on said cover, through which said imaging assembly is able to capture clear images of said scene and enabling said illumination assembly to illuminate said scene. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A medical imaging device designed for insertion through the anus into the rectum for proctologic examination, imaging, image analysis and treatment of the rectum and of the anus, said device comprising:
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a. a front assembly, optimally shaped to match the shape of the rectum;
b. an imaging assembly comprising one or more image capture devices and associated optical lenses or lens systems, located in said front assembly and used to collect images of a scene located outside of said front assembly;
c. electronic components of said imaging assembly, including image transmission components, designed to transmit the image captured by the imaging assembly to a computer station and/or a display device;
d. a handle comprising operation and control switches and electronics;
e. an illumination assembly designed to illuminate the field of view covered by said imaging assembly;
f. an optimally shaped cover designed to fit tightly over and hermetically isolate at least that part of said front assembly that is inserted into said rectum and said imaging assembly from the surrounding tissue and body fluids;
g. a front window, located on said cover, through which said imaging assembly is able to capture clear images of said scene and enabling said illumination assembly to illuminate said scene. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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