WO1994023539A1 - Endoscope provided with a distally located color ccd - Google Patents
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- WO1994023539A1 WO1994023539A1 PCT/US1994/003431 US9403431W WO9423539A1 WO 1994023539 A1 WO1994023539 A1 WO 1994023539A1 US 9403431 W US9403431 W US 9403431W WO 9423539 A1 WO9423539 A1 WO 9423539A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
- A61B1/04—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
- A61B1/05—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N23/00—Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
- H04N23/56—Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof provided with illuminating means
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N23/00—Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
- H04N23/50—Constructional details
- H04N23/55—Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N23/00—Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
- H04N23/50—Constructional details
- H04N23/555—Constructional details for picking-up images in sites, inaccessible due to their dimensions or hazardous conditions, e.g. endoscopes or borescopes
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- the present invention relates to a video endoscope and, more particularly, to an endoscope provided with a charge coupled device (CCD) located at the distal end of the endoscope.
- CCD charge coupled device
- the present invention corrects the deficiencies of the prior art by providing a video endoscopic imaging system designed to be used in the same procedures as the conventional rigid and flexible endoscopes which are currently in use.
- This device effectively replaces the standard rigid optical lens systems which are currently employed and substitutes a CCD chip directly producing a chromatic output, for the standard CCD chip now utilized in endoscopes which directly produces a non-chromatic output.
- This new CCD chip is also provided in the distal end of the endoscope.
- the signal produced at each point in the field of view of the endoscope of the present invention is proportional to the brightness of the color which achieves full color images.
- the CCD During each moment of time, the CCD according to the present invention, records a color image of the scene as it appears under that particular color of illumination and transmits it to a video system center which, in turn, feeds it to a color monitor.
- the color fidelity of the video image is enhanced since, throughout the entire imaging system, from the CCD sensor chip to the monitor display screen, precise control over color reproduction is established and maintained.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the major components of the present invention
- Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating the distal end of the endoscope of the present invention
- Fig. 3 is an exemplary drawing showing the endoscope of the present invention.
- Fig. 4 is a view showing the distal end of the endoscope; and, Fig. 5 is a view showing the connection of the proximal end of the endoscope to the light source and the video system center.
- the general system of the present invention 10 is illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2. These figures show an endoscope 12 having a distal end 14. A rigid endoscope is shown in these figures, but it should be noted that the present invention could also include the use of a flexible endoscope.
- the distal portion 14 of the endoscope 12 includes an objective lens combination 16 provided between a cover glass 34 and a CCD color chip 18. Although the particular color CCD is not important, it is noted that the present invention works particularly well utilizing a CCD color chip and processing circuit designated as Panasonic Model No. GP-KS 202.
- This CCD color chip consists of a large number of solid state image pickup devices which convert a picture signal, at each point on the CCD based upon the brightness which is sensed at that point, directly to a chromatic output. These chromatic output signals are transferred to a video system center 24 by wires 20 provided within the endoscope 12 and by a cable 30. Although a number of different controls could be associated with the video system center 24, the system presently contemplates the use of an on/off button 34, as well as an automatic or manual light balance control 36.
- the present CCD color chip which is utilized, produces an analog signal which is transmitted to the video system center 24 provided with a number of processing circuits for converting the analog signals into digital signals and then back to analog signals before they are transmitted to a standard monitor 26 via an electrical cable 28.
- the present system would operate if chromatic digital signals were directl produced by the CCD color chip 18. These digital signals woul then be sent over wires 20 and cable 30 to the video system center 24. These signals would then be processed, and either analog o digital signals would be transmitted to the monitor 26 using the cable 28.
- a standard light source 22 This light source is external to the endoscope 12 and is connected thereto by a fiber optic light guide 32 provided with a fiber optic light bundle 38 therein. As noted in Fig. 2, the fiber optic light bundle 38 surrounds the inner periphery of the endoscope 12 and extends a small distance beyond the cover glass 34.
- Fig. 3 illustrates a side view of the endoscope show partially in sections.
- the distal end 14 of the endoscope is show in slightly more detail than is illustrated in Fig. 1.
- the distal portion 14 includes a stand-alone lens housing section 16 provide with first and second objective lenses 40,42 separated by a lens diaphragm 44.
- the focal length of this lens portion of the endoscope is determined, and the opening of the aperture within the diaphragm 44 as well as the dimensions of the lenses 40 and 42, as well as their composition, are chosen accordingly.
- the endoscope 12 is provided with an inner tube 46 as well as an outer tube 48.
- the fiber optic bundles 38 are provide between the outside surface of the inner tube 46 and the insid surface of the outer tube 48.
- the cable connecting the CCD colo chip 18 to the video system center 24 extends through the center of the inner tube 48 and through the cable 30.
- the light source 22 is connected to the fiber optic light bundle 38 by a light pos terminator 52 provided on the proximal end 50 of the endoscop body.
- a strain relief and grounding portion 56 is provided on the proximal end 50 of the endoscope 12, through which the cable 30 extends.
- the diameter of the outer tube is 10 mm
- the diameter of the inner tube is 8.6 mm. Therefore, the diameter of the CCD color chip 18 must be equal to or less than 8.6 mm.
- the dimension of the outer tube and the inner tube coul be increased or decreased.
- the objective lens housing 16 is shown in Fig. 4.
- the housing 16 is attached between the cover glass 38 and the CCD color chip 18.
- the housing includes lenses 40 and 42 separated from one another by a lens diagram 44 having an aperture 64 therein and a spacer element 60.
- the present invention utilizes a fixed focus lens which is not designed to alter its focal length once it has been installed in the endoscope and calibrated.
- a nut 66 is provided between the cover glass 38 and a spacer 62 provided in front of lens 42, and is used to properly position the lens housing within the endoscope.
- the lens housing is threaded at 60 to allow longitudinal movement of the lens housing using a special tool to turn the nut 66.
- a filter assembly 75 is provided between the lens assembly and is directly glued onto the CCD chip 18 by an adhesive 70.
- the filter 75 includes crystal filters 68, 74 and 76, as well as an infrared filter 72.
- the CCD color chip 18 is affixed to the filter 75 and the lens assembly is affixed to the filter, it is slid into the endoscope from the proximal end to the distal end.
- the lens objective is properly positioned within the interior of the endoscope using the special tool to move the nut 66 in a longitudinal direction.
- the cover glass 38 is glued to the housing.
- Fig. 5 illustrates the proximal end 50 of the endoscope.
- the light fibers 38 which extend between the outer periphery of the inner tube 46 and the inner periphery of the outer tube 48, pass through the light post termination section 52 and are connected to the light source 22 using the fiber optic light guide 32.
- a strain relief nut 80 and O-ring 82 are included for stability.
- grounding set screw 84 and brass clip ring 86 are employed to protect against interference of the signal produced by the CCD chip 18.
- the entire endoscope 12 as well as the cable 30 are manufactured from materials which allow them to be sterilized by soaking them in a solution of Cidex.
- a silicon sheath i ⁇ provided over the cable 30.
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EP94913976A EP0696406B1 (en) | 1993-04-07 | 1994-04-06 | Endoscope provided with a distally located color ccd |
JP6522309A JPH08511383A (en) | 1993-04-07 | 1994-04-06 | An endoscope with a color CCD at the tip |
AU66224/94A AU6622494A (en) | 1993-04-07 | 1994-04-06 | Endoscope provided with a distally located color ccd |
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