초록 ▼

A locatable endoscope (14) attachment including an attachment (20) connectable to an insertion tube portion of an endoscope for determining the endoscope's (14) position; and one or more sensors (22), fixedly positioned with respect to the attachment (20), which are used for determining the position

A locatable endoscope (14) attachment including an attachment (20) connectable to an insertion tube portion of an endoscope for determining the endoscope's (14) position; and one or more sensors (22), fixedly positioned with respect to the attachment (20), which are used for determining the positions of the one or more sensors (22). Preferably, when the attachment (20) is fixedly attached to the endoscope (14), the one or more sensors (22) are distanced from elements of the endoscope which interfere with determining the positions of the one or more sensors (22).

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an attachment connectable to an insertion tube portion of an endoscope for determining the endoscope's position;one or more sensors, fixedly positioned with respect to the attachment, which are used for determining the positions of the one or more sensors, wherein the attac

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an attachment connectable to an insertion tube portion of an endoscope for determining the endoscope's position;one or more sensors, fixedly positioned with respect to the attachment, which are used for determining the positions of the one or more sensors, wherein the attachment is fixedly attached to the endoscope and the one or more sensors are distanced from the interfering elements of the endoscope, the one or more sensors being embedded within the attachment, wherein the one or more sensors transmit or receive magnetic fields; anda plurality of markings on the outside of the attachment which indicate the positions of the one or more sensors.