Surgery – Endoscope – Having imaging and illumination means
Patent
1997-12-05
1999-11-23
Hirsch, Paul J.
Surgery
Endoscope
Having imaging and illumination means
600109, A61B 105
Patent
active
059891840
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for digital colposcopy and videography comprises a digital imaging camera that is operably coupled to the optical path of the digital colposcope by means of a beam splitter so that a digital image of the cervico-vaginal tissue can be captured. The digital imaging camera and digital colposcope are mounted to one end of an articulating arm of the apparatus. A digital processing means is operably connected to the digital imaging camera to create a digital image. The digital processing means is housed in a stand of the assembly.
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Hirsch Paul J.
Medtech Research Corporation
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