Method and apparatus for improving the operation of a remote...

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2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Leubecker, John (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having flexible tube structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

07134993

ABSTRACT:
The present invention features a remote viewing device that is capable of improving its operation by removing slack in its control cables and/or by increasing the range of motion of its viewing head. In one embodiment, the method for improving the operation involves removing at least a portion of the slack in at least one control cable attached to a servo motor. The removal of at least a portion of the slack includes changing the position of a servo motor relative to a flexible tube termination block until a specified tension is encountered in at least one of the control cables. The method further includes determining first and second servo control signal values corresponding to no angular deflection and a specified deflection in a viewing head.

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