Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-08
2009-12-15
Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
C359S334000, C372S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07633673
ABSTRACT:
A medical device includes an insertable portion capable of being inserted into an orifice associated with a body of a patient. The insertable portion comprising an automated head unit capable of being manipulated in at least two axes of motion based at least in part on one or more control signals. The medical device further includes one or more controllers coupled to the automated head unit. In one particular embodiment, the one or more controllers generate the one or more control signals based at least in part on an input signal.
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