Image Rotation in an Endoscopic Hyperspectral Imaging System
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP3986277A1 for Cilag GmbH International, covering image rotation methods in endoscopic hyperspectral imaging systems. The invention relates to rotating hyperspectral image data captured during endoscopic procedures to correct orientation and improve diagnostic accuracy.
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The EPO published patent application EP3986277A1 for an endoscopic hyperspectral imaging system with image rotation capability. The patent covers methods for rotating hyperspectral image data captured during endoscopic examinations to correct orientation and enhance visualization for diagnostic purposes.
Medical device manufacturers developing endoscopic imaging systems should be aware of this patent when designing hyperspectral imaging features. Healthcare providers utilizing endoscopic procedures may benefit from understanding available intellectual property in this space, though patent licensing inquiries would be directed to the patent holder Cilag GmbH International.
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IMAGE ROTATION IN AN ENDOSCOPIC HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING SYSTEM
Publication EP3986277A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
Cilag GmbH International
Inventors
TALBERT, Joshua, D., WICHERN, Donald, M.
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A61B 6/00 20060101AFI20230515BHEP A61B 1/00 20060101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 1/04 20060101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 1/045 20060101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 1/06 20060101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 5/00 20060101ALI20230515BHEP G06T 3/60 20060101ALI20230515BHEP H04N 23/50 20230101ALI20230515BHEP H04N 23/56 20230101ALI20230515BHEP H04N 23/54 20230101ALI20230515BHEP H04N 23/57 20230101ALI20230515BHEP H04N 23/73 20230101ALI20230515BHEP H04N 23/74 20230101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 1/273 20060101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 1/307 20060101ALI20230515BHEP A61B 1/267 20060101ALI20230515BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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