Patent ID: 8358462
Filing Date: 2013-01-22
Classification: A61B,G02B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A mini-scope for multi-directional imaging, comprising: an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end; means for propagating a single beam of optical energy from the distal end of the elongate body; at least two selective mirrors disposed at the distal end of the elongated body and along an optical path of the beam, the mirrors being configured to selectively and differentially pass and reflect different portions of the beam of optical energy based on optical characteristics of the beam of optical energy, wherein the at least two selective mirrors are configured transverse to one another; and a solid state imaging device adapted to image illumination reflected by an external object from the beam of optical energy, the illumination having passed through or reflected from one of the at least two selective mirrors to the solid state imaging device.