Surgery – Endoscope – With camera or solid state imager
Patent
1997-11-10
2000-10-31
Leubecker, John P.
Surgery
Endoscope
With camera or solid state imager
600166, 348 45, A61B 104
Patent
active
061394904
ABSTRACT:
A stereoscopic endoscope system for producing images that can be perceived in three dimensions. An endoscope apparatus includes a sheath carrying a light source and two independent fixed lens endoscopes. Collimated light from the proximal ends of each endoscope are directed along folded optical paths to independent video cameras. The images generated by the video cameras energize monitors in a virtual reality display device that can be positioned proximate an observer's eyes. Adjustable mirrors and the provision of the rotation of at least one of the video cameras on its axis facilitate the alignment of the images for maximum effect.
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Breidenthal Robert S.
Forkey Richard E.
Smith Jack
Volk Brian E.
Leubecker John P.
Precision Optics Corporation
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