Ambu has been granted a patent for an endoscope tip part designed for inspecting hard-to-reach areas. The invention features a transparent housing, an image sensor, and a dual light guide system with integrated light-emitting diodes, all housed within a sealed interior space for enhanced functionality. GlobalData’s report on Ambu gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Ambu, AI-assisted medical imaging was a key innovation area identified from patents. Ambu's grant share as of June 2024 was 39%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Endoscope tip part with integrated imaging and lighting components
The patent US12016536B2 describes an innovative endoscope tip part designed to enhance imaging capabilities in medical applications. The endoscope tip part features a housing that encloses an interior space, which includes a transparent portion and a proximal opening. Central to its design is an imaging subassembly equipped with an image sensor that captures images through the transparent portion. The tip part also incorporates a single-piece light guide component, consisting of two light guides positioned on either side of the imaging subassembly, each with dedicated light entry and exit surfaces. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are strategically placed adjacent to these light guides to illuminate the area being examined, ensuring that the light emitted is effectively directed towards the image sensor.
Additionally, the patent outlines the structural configuration of the endoscope tip part, emphasizing the arrangement of the light guides and the imaging subassembly. The design allows for the light guides to extend side-by-side, with the light exit surfaces oriented to project light towards the transparent portion's interior surface. The assembly process is also detailed, highlighting the steps for integrating the imaging subassembly, light guide component, and electrical circuits within the housing. This configuration not only optimizes the illumination and imaging capabilities of the endoscope but also facilitates a compact design that can be easily assembled and sealed, enhancing the overall functionality of the endoscope system for visual inspections in hard-to-reach areas.
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