Patent ID: 6327493
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A light scanning device comprising:a light scanning probe having an insertion part which can be inserted into a body cavity, said probe also having a light scanner at said distal portion of said insertion part to scan light so as to illuminate a subject area within said body cavity,wherein said insertion part and said light scanner form a main body of said probe, andwherein at least said light scanner is formed so as to be water-tight;a controlling device to which said light scanning probe is readily detachably attachable and which receives detection signals from said scanning probe, anda connector which is secured to said main body in a water-tight manner and which is connectable to said controlling device so as to detachably attach said light scanning probe thereto, wherein said light scanner includes an electronic scanning device electrically connected to said controlling device, said electronic scanning device including at least one reflective surface that is pivotable about at least two axes, each of said axis extending in a direction different from the other.