SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SINGLE USE IMAGING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

摘要

A system and methods for providing and reclaiming a single use imaging device for sterile environments is disclosed and described. The system may include a single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including, but not limited to: arthroscopic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use. The imaging device may have a single imaging sensor, either CCD or CMOS, encased in a housing.

主权项

1. A method for processing medical electronic imaging devices intended for use during medical procedures, the method comprising:
receiving an imaging device that comprises:
one or more active electronic components from the group of:
field programmable gate array;complex programmable logic device;micro controller;processor; ormemory;an image sensor for outputting imaging data; and setting a control value in imaging device memory to allow the imaging device to operate during a medical procedure.