USPTO Patent Grant US12582303B2 for Medical Scope
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12582303B2 to KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. for a medical scope featuring a capacitive sensor unit. This innovation allows for control of camera functions and identification of medical procedures or users via sensors on the scope's handle.
What changed
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582303B2, titled 'Medical scope with capacitive sensor unit,' to KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. The patent describes an imaging system for endoscopes that incorporates a capacitive sensing unit on the handle. This unit utilizes multiple sensors to process user actuations, enabling control of camera functions and the determination of the medical procedure being performed or the identity of the user.
This patent grant represents a new technological development in medical imaging devices. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations on other entities, it establishes intellectual property rights for the assignee. Companies involved in the development or manufacturing of medical endoscopes and related diagnostic equipment should be aware of this patent to avoid potential infringement issues. The filing date was November 30, 2022, and the grant date is March 24, 2026.
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Medical scope with capacitive sensor unit
Grant US12582303B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.
Inventors
Jonathan Bormet, Larry Oslie
Abstract
Provided is an imaging system including a video endoscope, the video endoscope having a handle, and an endoscope. The endoscope includes an image sensor fixedly mounted within the endoscope. A capacitive sensing unit is disposed along an outer surface of the handle. The capacitive sensing unit includes a plurality of capacitive sensors disposed on the outer surface of the handle. The handle includes an electronic controller operable to process an actuation of the plurality of capacitive sensors so as to control a camera control function and determine a medical procedure and/or an identity of the user.
CPC Classifications
A61B 1/00039 A61B 1/0004 A61B 1/00042 A61B 1/00059 A61B 1/00062 A61B 1/00066 A61B 2017/00207 A61B 2017/00398 A61B 2017/00424 A61B 2090/062 A61B 2562/0214 A61B 2562/0257 A61B 2034/358 G06F 3/017 G06F 3/03547 G06V 40/12 H03K 17/962 H03K 17/9622
Filing Date
2022-11-30
Application No.
18060225
Claims
14
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