Patent ID: 8848987
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for generating an image including editing comments in a sterile working area of a medical facility, the method comprising the steps of: arranging a medical display unit for displaying an image in the sterile working area, arranging an input device for generating input data in the sterile working area, the input data representing the editing comments, arranging an image processing unit outside the sterile area, providing an endoscopic camera for taking a primary image, displaying the primary image on the display unit, reading in the input data and transmitting the input data to the image processing unit via at least one isolation amplifier to ensure DC isolation between the sterile working area and outside the sterile working area, providing a video crossbar connected to the endoscopic camera via the at least one isolation amplifier, transmitting the primary image to the image processing unit, generating a secondary image in the image processing unit by combining the primary image and the input data outside the sterile area, and transmitting the secondary image to the display unit, and displaying the secondary image including the editing comments on the display unit.