Endoscope-shape monitoring system

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

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

C600S145000, C600S424000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871370

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope shape monitoring system that is used to grasp a shape of a flexible insertion portion is provided that includes a position detector and a determining processor. The position detector detects a plurality of positions of the insertion portion along the central axis of the insertion portion at predetermined intervals. The determining processor determines the position of at least one of the central axis or an outline of the insertion portion.

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