Patent ID: 8587645
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A61B,G02B

Abstract:
1. An endoscopic system comprising: an insertion tube; a first imaging sensor disposed at a distal portion of the insertion tube; a second imaging sensor coupled to the insertion tube and disposed beyond the distal end of the insertion tube such that the first and second imaging sensors have adjacent or overlapping views; a pulsed light source coupled to the insertion tube and disposed beyond the distal end of the insertion tube and configured to provide illumination for the second imaging sensor; and a controller configured to activate the first imaging sensor and the pulsed light source such that during a first time interval, the pulsed light source is activated and the first imaging sensor is not activated, and during a second time interval that is distinct from the first time interval, the pulsed light source is not activated and the first imaging sensor is activated.