Endoscope shape detection device

Details Endoscope shape detection device Endoscope shape detection device

2007-05-04

2010-12-28

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With means for indicating position, depth or condition of...

C600S118000, C600S424000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857753

ABSTRACT:
A source coil drive circuit section of an endoscope shape detection device includes, an oscillator that generates a sine wave and an amplifier that amplifies the sine wave and generates (drives) an alternating magnetic field to source coils through a switch section. The switch section is configured to switch a direct current to an output of the amplifier and supply to the source coils. In the source coil drive circuit section, a direct current resistance value detection section for measuring a direct current resistance value of the source coils by voltage drop when the switch section is supplying the direct current to the source coils is provided.

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