Stereoscopic imaging by alternately blocking light

Details Stereoscopic imaging by alternately blocking light Stereoscopic imaging by alternately blocking light

1996-10-24

1999-10-12

Leubecker, John P.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

600111, 348 45, A61B 104

Patent

active

059646969

ABSTRACT:
A stereoscopic imaging device is described that attaches to an instrument, such as an endoscope or a borescope, which is characterized by an exit pupil in the vicinity of its proximal region. The imaging device includes a dual aperture plate and an optical switch that are disposed within a housing that attaches to the proximal region of the instrument. The dual aperture plate defines right and left, spaced-apart apertures respectively disposed at symmetric locations substantially in the plane of the exit pupil of the instrument. The optical switch alternately blocks light received from the instrument and passing through the right and left optical channels so that a stereoscopic view can be generated.

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