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Image-type intubation-aiding device

  • US 20090118580A1
  • Filed: 01/02/2009
  • Published: 05/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An image-type intubation-aiding device comprising:

  • a probing device made of material compatible with the human body, said probing device comprising;

    a dome shaped transparent housing defining an inner space;

    a light source module disposed within said inner space of said housing for producing an optical signal for illuminating through a front of said housing;

    an optical and imaging device disposed behind said light source module within said housing for converting said optical signal into an electric signal, said optical and imaging device including an image sensor; and

    a differential electrode set, comprising an annular detecting electrode and a reference electrode, wherein, said annular detecting electrode encircles said housing, and said reference electrode is attached to said human body;

    a signal regulation unit, electrically connected to said annular detecting electrode and said reference electrode;

    a flexible soft tube having a first portion connected with said probing device;

    a display device operably coupled to said optical and imaging device and said signal regulation unit, said display device being used to receive said electric signal for displaying after processing;

    a soft tube retractable device coupled to a second portion of said flexible soft tube, said soft tube retractable device including a stiffening element adjustably insertable to rigidly extend said flexible soft tube; and

    a power source device connected with said probing and display devices and said signal regulation unit for providing electric power thereto.

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