Universal camera control unit

摘要

An endoscopic video system that provides for multiple differing inputs from a plurality of different attached devices types including, for example, High-Definition and Standard-Definition signals, the camera control automatically sensing and configuring itself based upon the connected devices (e.g. camera and display). The system further provides for scaling of input and output signals depending as necessary.

主权项

1. A video endoscopic system comprising:
a camera for generating image data; a display for displaying the image data; a camera control unit coupling said camera to said display, said camera control unit having:
a first receptacle for receiving image data having first signal format;a second receptacle for image data having second signal format that is different from said first signal format;an output for transmitting the image data to said display; and a door that alternatively covers one of either the first or the second receptacles, wherein said door is slideable such that when the door covers said first receptacle, said second receptacle is exposed and when said door covers said second receptacle, said first receptacle is exposed; at least two tracks engaging with said slideable door, each track having a recess, and said slideable door comprises at least two protrusions that engage with said recesses; wherein upon connection with said display, said camera control unit determines a compatible output signal for said display.