Patent ID: 9179831
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: A61B,G02B

Abstract:
1. A visualization instrument comprising: a reusable portion including a display device, a processing device, and an energy source housing adapted to receive a self-contained energy source configured to power the display device and the processing device; a camera including an imaging sensor, the camera outputting an image stream corresponding to a plurality of views obtained through the lens and electronically coupled to the display device to present images corresponding to the plurality of views with the display device; an integrally formed single-piece blade including a handle portion and an insertable portion adjacent the handle portion, the handle portion including a proximal cavity configured to detachably receive the energy source housing and to support the display device and the processing device when the energy source housing is received in the proximal cavity, the blade thus detachably coupled to the reusable portion, the insertable portion insertable into a patient; and a camera identifier, a data storage device, and a plurality of camera identifiers stored in the data storage device, wherein the processing device compares the camera identifier to the plurality of camera identifiers to find a match and disables presentation of the images if the match is not found.