Patent ID: 8723936
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A61B,G02B,H04N

Abstract:
1. An endoscope video system for wirelessly powering an endoscope coupled to a detachable camera comprising: an endoscope having a first transceiver positioned thereon, the first transceiver receiving wireless energy; an endoscope coupling mechanism affixed to a proximal end of said endoscope; a camera having a second transceiver positioned thereon, the second transceiver wirelessly coupling to the first transceiver when brought in proximity thereto to transmit energy to the first transceiver; a camera coupling mechanism engagable with said endoscope coupling mechanism to mechanically couple said endoscope to said camera; wherein said endoscope further comprises a memory device positioned thereon and coupled to the first transceiver and wherein said memory device has endoscope parameter data and endoscope use history data stored thereon.