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High‐Quality Video Recording and Monitoring System for Endoscopes
Author(s) -
Tsunoda Koichi,
Tsunoda Atsunobu,
Ozawa Hiroyuki,
Fujimine Takekatsu
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/01.mlg.0000172046.24586.4b
Subject(s) - fiberscope , endoscope , computer science , computer vision , digital camera , video recording , video camera , lens (geology) , digital video , artificial intelligence , medical physics , medicine , computer graphics (images) , surgery , engineering , telecommunications , transmission (telecommunications) , petroleum engineering
We have developed a new recording system for endoscope images with the popular mini digital video (mini DV) camera. A special adaptor screws onto the lens top, and either a flexible or rigid endoscope can be attached to the camera. Using this system, we can monitor not only the endoscopic images but also the patient's condition. Satisfactory images can be obtained even with the finest fiberscope. Nevertheless, our new system costs only $1,000. Therefore, the system is both cost‐effective and useful for the outpatient clinic or casual setting or for house calls for the purpose of patient education.