Methods and devices for endoscopic imaging

Details Methods and devices for endoscopic imaging Methods and devices for endoscopic imaging

2005-10-18

2010-06-29

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07744528

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments include devices and methods. One embodiment includes a method for imaging an endometrial cavity, including acquiring a plurality of images using an imaging system. A first part of the imaging system is positioned within the endometrial cavity. At least portions of two or more of the images are combined into a representation of at least a portion of the endometrial cavity. The combining at least portions of two of the images may include determining any motion of the first part of the imaging system, between the two or more of the images. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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