Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced...

Details Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced... Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced...

2005-02-10

2010-10-12

Smith, Philip R (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With monitoring of components or view field

Reexamination Certificate

active

07811224

ABSTRACT:
A method for avoiding rapid or sudden image rotation or reversal in a gravity leveled endoscopic imaging system is disclosed. A mathematical neighborhood of a singular viewing configuration is defined and within this neighborhood the endoscopic image orientation follows specified rules.

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