Image Rotation in Endoscopic Hyperspectral, Fluorescence, and Laser Mapping Imaging System
Summary
EPO published patent application EP3987766A1 for Cilag GmbH International, covering image rotation technology in endoscopic hyperspectral, fluorescence, and laser mapping imaging systems. Inventors: Joshua D. Talbert and Donald M. Wichen. The patent spans 22 IPC classifications across designated European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, and 21 others.
What changed
EPO published patent EP3987766A1 granting Cilag GmbH International exclusive rights to image rotation technology in multi-modal endoscopic imaging systems combining hyperspectral, fluorescence, and laser mapping capabilities. The patent covers 22 IPC classifications spanning imaging hardware (A61B 1/00-1/307), image processing (G06T 3/60), and camera technology (H04N 23/10-23/74).
Medical device manufacturers developing competing endoscopic imaging products should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to assess potential infringement exposure. The patent's geographic coverage includes 27 designated contracting states, creating enforcement exposure across key European medtech markets including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, and 21 others.
What to do next
- Monitor EPO register for related divisional or continuation applications
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis if developing competing endoscopic imaging systems
- Review product development pipelines for potential licensing needs
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Patents provide exclusive enforcement rights; infringement may result in injunctions, damages, or royalty obligations.
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IMAGE ROTATION IN AN ENDOSCOPIC HYPERSPECTRAL, FLUORESCENCE, AND LASER MAPPING IMAGING SYSTEM
Publication EP3987766A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
Cilag GmbH International
Inventors
TALBERT, Joshua D., WICHERN, Donald M.
IPC Classifications
A61B 6/00 20060101AFI20230623BHEP A61B 1/00 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/04 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/045 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/06 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 5/00 20060101ALI20230623BHEP G06T 3/60 20060101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/50 20230101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/56 20230101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/54 20230101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/57 20230101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/73 20230101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/74 20230101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/273 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/307 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/267 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/05 20060101ALI20230623BHEP A61B 1/07 20060101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/10 20230101ALI20230623BHEP H04N 23/72 20230101ALI20230623BHEP
Designated States
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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