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 having logic processing capabilities from the group of: field programmable gate array; complex programmable logic device; micro controller; processor; or memory; 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; electronically connecting said imaging device to a test fixture; authenticating communication between said test fixture by complying with encryption security protocols; reading imaging device condition data from said imaging device; wherein said imaging device condition data comprises data derived from one or more of the following active electronic components: field programmable gate array generated condition data; complex programmable logic device generated condition data; micro controller generated condition data; processor generated condition data; and memory generated condition data; storing said imaging device data in computer accessible storage or memory; electronically disconnecting said imaging device from said test fixture.