Patent ID: 7440005

Claim:
An endoscope in which a plurality of scopes are selectively and detachably connected to a processor, said endoscope comprising: a scope-side memory provided in each of said scopes, a parameter used for observing a subject being stored in said scope-side memory; a connector provided in each of said scopes, said connector being used for connecting said scope to said processor; a processor-side memory provided in said processor; and a connection member provided in said processor, said connector being connected to said connection member, said connection member being movable between a first position and a second position, said connector being detachably connectable to said connection member when said connection member is in said first position, said subject being observable when said connection member is in said second position, said parameter being written to said processor-side memory when said connection member is moved from said first position to said second position, and said parameter being written to said scope-side memory when said connection member is moved from said second position to said first position.