公开(公告)号：US20090208143A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12033826

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Woon Jong Yoon ,  Eric Seibel ,  Robert Sweet ,  Per Reinhall

Inventor： Woon Jong Yoon ,  Eric Seibel ,  Robert Sweet ,  Per Reinhall

IPC: G06K9/20

CPC classification number: A61B1/0058 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B5/0062 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B5/411

Abstract: A scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) disposed at the distal end of a flexible, small diameter imaging probe is inserted through a relatively small opening and into a larger volume, such as the bladder. Actuators disposed adjacent to the distal end of the imaging probe are selectively activated to bend the distal end of the imaging probe to assist in positioning and orienting the SFE at a plurality of points selected to image substantially all of at least a desired portion of the interior surface of the volume. The insertion depth, bending arc, and rotational position of the imaging probe can be manually and/or automatically controlled. The user can inspect the images to determine if a desired portion of the surface has been imaged and can thus ensure that a tumor or other characteristic of the surface is not overlooked due to a failure to image it.

Abstract translation: 设置在柔性小直径成像探针的远端的扫描光纤内窥镜（SFE）通过相对小的开口插入诸如膀胱的较大体积中。 被选择性地启动成像探头的远端设置的致动器，以弯曲成像探针的远端，以帮助定位和定向SFE在多个点上，所述多个点被选择为基本上全部至少部分内部的所需部分 表面的体积。 成像探头的插入深度，弯曲弧度和旋转位置可以手动和/或自动控制。 用户可以检查图像以确定表面的所需部分是否已被成像，并且因此可以确保由于不能对其进行成像而使肿瘤或其他表面特征不被忽视。

公开(公告)号：US10130243B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US14611114

申请日：2015-01-30

Applicant: Woon Jong Yoon ,  Eric J. Seibel ,  Matthew R. Burkhardt ,  Timothy D. Soper

Inventor： Woon Jong Yoon ,  Eric J. Seibel ,  Matthew R. Burkhardt ,  Timothy D. Soper

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B1/01

Abstract: The image-based feedback endoscopy system includes a steering apparatus having a base platform, a pair of servomotors, a rigid tube, and a biasing member. A flexion member has a tether member and a ball screw, the tether member being in communication with the biasing member. The image-based feedback endoscopy system further includes an endoscope having a tip. The endoscope is positioned through the concentric spring such that the tip extends from the biasing member. The endoscope is in communication with the flexion member such that the endoscope is selectively movable by the pair of servomotors selectively controlling the flexion member. The endoscope includes a piezo actuator, a scanning fiber, a lens assembly, and collection fibers. The image-based feedback endoscopy system also includes an image based feedback algorithm, which selectively controls the operation of the pair of servo motors.

公开(公告)号：US20150208904A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14611114

申请日：2015-01-30

Applicant: WOON JONG YOON ,  ERIC J. SEIBEL ,  MATTHEW R. BURKHARDT ,  TIMOTHY D. SOPER

Inventor： WOON JONG YOON ,  ERIC J. SEIBEL ,  MATTHEW R. BURKHARDT ,  TIMOTHY D. SOPER

IPC: A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B1/01 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/0005 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/01 ,  A61B1/307

Abstract: The image-based feedback endoscopy system includes a steering apparatus having a base platform, a pair of servomotors, a rigid tube, and a biasing member. A flexion member has a tether member and a ball screw, the tether member being in communication with the biasing member. The image-based feedback endoscopy system further includes an endoscope having a tip. The endoscope is positioned through the concentric spring such that the tip extends from the biasing member. The endoscope is in communication with the flexion member such that the endoscope is selectively movable by the pair of servomotors selectively controlling the flexion member. The endoscope includes a piezo actuator, a scanning fiber, a lens assembly, and collection fibers. The image-based feedback endoscopy system also includes an image based feedback algorithm, which selectively controls the operation of the pair of servo motors.

Abstract translation: 基于图像的反馈内窥镜系统包括具有基座平台，一对伺服电动机，刚性管和偏置构件的转向装置。 弯曲构件具有系绳构件和滚珠丝杠，所述系绳构件与偏置构件连通。 基于图像的反馈内窥镜系统还包括具有尖端的内窥镜。 内窥镜通过同心弹簧定位成使得尖端从偏置构件延伸。 所述内窥镜与所述屈曲部件连通，使得所述内窥镜通过所述一对伺服电动机选择性地移动，所述伺服电动机选择性地控制所述屈曲部件。 内窥镜包括压电致动器，扫描光纤，透镜组件和收集光纤。 基于图像的反馈内窥镜系统还包括基于图像的反馈算法，其选择性地控制该对伺服电动机的操作。