Patent ID: 8194122
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: A61B,G02B,H04N

Abstract:
1. An endoscope video system for communicating between an endoscope and a detachable camera comprising: an endoscope having a first transponder/transceiver positioned thereon, the first transponder/transceiver transmitting and receiving wireless signals; a memory device positioned on said endoscope and coupled to the first transponder/transceiver; a camera having a second transponder/transceiver positioned thereon, the second transponder/transceiver wirelessly coupling to the first transponder/transceiver when brought in proximity thereto to transmit and receive wireless signals; said wireless signals comprising endoscope parameter data and endoscope use history data and modified endoscope use history data; a camera control unit, coupled to the camera, said camera control unit receiving and processing the endoscope parameter data and endoscope use history data, said camera control unit generating and transmitting the modified endoscope use history data.