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Image pickup system comprising signal processing device which uses exclusive adaptor in probes different in image pickup system from each other

  • US 5,335,662 A
  • Filed: 06/25/1993
  • Issued: 08/09/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An image pickup system comprising:

  • a first probe having an elongated first inserting section, and first image pickup means arranged adjacent to a forward end of said first inserting section, for forming an image of an object;

    a second probe having an elongated second inserting section, and second image pickup means arranged adjacent to a forward end of said second inserting section and different in signal form/function from said first image pickup means;

    a first adaptor unit detachably connected to said first probe through a cable for generating a drive signal adapted for signal form/function of said first image pickup means;

    a second adaptor unit detachably connected to said second probe through a cable for generating a drive signal adapted for signal form/function of said second image pickup means, said second adaptor unit being separate from said first adaptor unit;

    a body unit having a single connecting port to which one of either said first or second adaptor units is detachably connected, said body unit performing signal processing adapted for both said first and second image pickup means, to generate a standard image signal; and

    a monitor connected to said body unit, for displaying said image signal.

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