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公开(公告)号:US20240148234A1
公开(公告)日:2024-05-09
申请号:US18488522
申请日:2023-10-17
Inventor: Jeffery D. Penman , Robert E. Ailinger , Eric A. Frattura
CPC classification number: A61B1/00006 , A61B1/00018 , A61B1/0002 , A61B1/00059 , A61B1/00096 , A61B1/00124 , A61B1/00186 , A61B1/05
Abstract: An adapter for an endoscope system comprises a housing, a light conducting element, a sensor to receive light waves emitted from the light conducting element, a converter connected to the sensor to convert light waves into an electrical signal comprising instructions for generating light with a light generator of an endoscope, and an electrical coupler connected to the converter to convey the electrical signal out of the housing to the endoscope. A method for communicating light control signals from an imaging and control system to an endoscope having light generating capabilities comprises generating light with a light generator, receiving light from the light generator at an adapter, sensing an intensity of light with a sensor, converting the intensity sensed by the sensor to light control signals for generating light with a light generator of the endoscope, and transmitting the light control signal to the light generator of the endoscope.