CA2464091A1 - Miniature endoscope with imaging fiber system - Google Patents
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Abstract
An endoscope has a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image from a distal end to a proximal end, the waveguide having an outer diameter of less than 3 mm. A lens system is positioned at the distal end of the fiber optic waveguide. An imaging device is optically coupled to the proximal end of fiber optic waveguide. A disposable sheath extends about the fiber optic waveguide to provide a sterile barrier, and in a preferred embodiment the sheath includes an illumination channel. In a preferred embodiment, the lens system has a first lens element, a second lens element and an aperture stop.
Claims (40)
1. An endoscope comprising:
a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image from a distal end to a proximal end, the waveguide having an outer diameter of less than 3 mm;
a lens positioned at the distal end of the fiber optic waveguide;
an imaging device optically coupled to the proximal end of the fiber optic waveguide; and a sheath extending about the fiber optic waveguide, the sheath including an illumination channel.
a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image from a distal end to a proximal end, the waveguide having an outer diameter of less than 3 mm;
a lens positioned at the distal end of the fiber optic waveguide;
an imaging device optically coupled to the proximal end of the fiber optic waveguide; and a sheath extending about the fiber optic waveguide, the sheath including an illumination channel.
2. The endoscope of claim 1 wherein the lens comprises a first lens element, a second lens element and an aperture stop.
3. The endoscope of claim 1 wherein the lens couples light at any position on a distal surface of the lens to a plurality of optical fibers in the waveguide such that the numerical aperture of light entering each fiber from a position varies as a function of angle.
4. The endoscope of claim 1 wherein the fiber optic waveguide comprises a plurality of graded index optical fibers having different numerical apertures.
5. The endoscope of claim 1 wherein the illumination channel comprises an annular channel surrounding the waveguide.
6. The endoscope of claim 1 further comprising a control unit having an input that connects to an electrical cable from the imaging device, a light source, an image processor and a memory.
7. The endoscope of claim 6 wherein the control unit has a recording device and a fiber optic connection between the light source and an illumination channel in the endoscope.
8. The endoscope of claim 5 wherein the annular channel comprises a plurality of optical fibers.
9. The endoscope of claim 1 further comprising a handle, the sheath extending around the handle and connected to a distal end of the handle.
10. An endoscope comprising:
a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image, the waveguide having a diameter of less than 2 millimeters;
an optical system coupled to a distal end of the waveguide;
a lens system optically coupled to a proximal end of the waveguide;
an imaging device that receives an image from the fiber optic waveguide; and a disposable sheath extending over the optical waveguide.
a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image, the waveguide having a diameter of less than 2 millimeters;
an optical system coupled to a distal end of the waveguide;
a lens system optically coupled to a proximal end of the waveguide;
an imaging device that receives an image from the fiber optic waveguide; and a disposable sheath extending over the optical waveguide.
11. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the fiber optic waveguide is plurality of optical fibers.
12. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the waveguide has at least 3000 imaging fibers.
13. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the optical system at the distal end of the waveguide is an achromatic lens system including an aperture stop.
14. The endoscope of claim 13 wherein a numerical aperture of the lens system is correllated to the waveguide.
15. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the disposable sheath has a window over the distal end.
16. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the disposable sheath has a lens at the distal end.
17. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the optical system is non-telecentric and includes a first lens element, a second lens element and an aperture stop.
18. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the disposable sheath transmits light to the distal end of the endoscope.
19. The endoscope of claim 10 further comprising an annular illumination channel encircling the optical waveguide fiber for transmitting the light and the sheath having a single sealed outer tube.
20. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the disposable sheath has a tube for passing a tool to the distal end of the endoscope.
21. The endoscope of claim 10 further comprising a working channel.
22. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the sheath comprises an illumination fiber optic system coupled to a light source through a handle.
23. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein an illumination fiber extending through the sheath is coupled to a light source with a connector.
24. The endoscope of claim 10 wherein the imaging device is connected to an image processor.
25. A method of assembling an endoscope comprising:
providing a handle connected to a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image from a distal end to a proximal end, the waveguide having an outer diameter of less than 3 mm, a sheath extending about the fiber optic waveguide;
providing a lens positioned at the distal end of the fiber optic waveguide;
providing an imaging device optically coupled to the proximal end of the fiber optic waveguide; and connecting the imaging device to a control unit with a cable.
providing a handle connected to a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image from a distal end to a proximal end, the waveguide having an outer diameter of less than 3 mm, a sheath extending about the fiber optic waveguide;
providing a lens positioned at the distal end of the fiber optic waveguide;
providing an imaging device optically coupled to the proximal end of the fiber optic waveguide; and connecting the imaging device to a control unit with a cable.
26. The method of claim 25 wherein the step of providing a lens comprises providing a first lens element, a second lens element and an aperture stop.
27. The method of claim 25 further comprising coupling light at any position on a distal surface of the lens to a plurality of optical fibers in the waveguide such that the numerical aperture of light entering each fiber from a position varies as a function of angle.
28. The method of claim 25 wherein the fiber optic waveguide is plurality of optical fiber.
29. The method of claim 25 wherein the waveguide has at least 3000 imaging fibers.
30. The method of claim 25 wherein the optical lens at the distal end of the waveguide is an achromatic lens system including an aperture stop.
31. The method of claim 25 further comprising connecting a disposable sheath having a window at the distal end to a distal end of the handle.
32. The method of claim 31 wherein the disposable sheath has a lens at the distal end.
33. The method of claim 27 further comprising an optical system including the lens at the distal end of the waveguide, the system being non-telecentric and including a first lens element, a second lens element and an aperture stop.
34. The method of claim 25 further comprising an annular illumination channel encircling the optical waveguide fiber for transmitting the light and the sheath having a single sealed outer tube.
35. The method of claim 31 wherein the disposable sheath has a tube for passing a tool to the distal end of the endoscope.
36. The method of claim 25 further comprising a working channel.
37. The method of claim 25 wherein the sheath comprises an illumination fiber optic system coupled to a light source through the handle, the handle including a charge coupled device and a plurality of lens.
38. The method of claim 25 wherein an illumination fiber extending through the sheath is coupled to a light source in the control unit with a connector.
39. The method of claim 25 wherein the imaging device is connected to an image processor in the control unit.
40. The method of claim 25 wherein the handle includes a connecting hub that connects to a mounting device on the sheath, the device having a sleeve providing a sterile barrier extending about the handle, the device being connectable to a cannula having a luer and a removable trocar.
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