公开(公告)号：US20250022097A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18903172

申请日：2024-10-01

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： George Wilfred DUVAL ,  Kirsten VIERING ,  Louis J. BARBATO

IPC: G06T3/4069 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06V10/50

Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing video images in a medical device. The method includes receiving a first image frame and a second image frame from one or more image sensors. The first image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the first image frame. At least one curve to the first image sub-blocks are associated based on one or more look-up tables. A target in at least one of the first image sub-blocks is identified. Second image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the second image frame. At least one curve is associated to the second image sub-blocks based on the one or more look-up tables. The target is identified in at least one of the second image sub-blocks. Histogram enhanced images of the target in the first image sub-blocks and the second image sub-blocks are generated. A video image stream is generated based on the histogram enhanced images of the target.

公开(公告)号：US20250009208A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18763129

申请日：2024-07-03

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Kirsten VIERING ,  Louis J. BARBATO

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/018

Abstract: A medical device includes a shaft and a braided sheath. The braided sheath is coaxial with the shaft and at least extends along the shaft between a distal end of the shaft and a proximal end of the shaft. The braided sheath includes a braiding. The braiding includes a plurality of mechanical strands and at least one conductor configured to deliver energy to or convey signals to and from an electrical device positioned at or near the distal end of the shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20240358236A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18751481

申请日：2024-06-24

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Amy LEVASSEUR ,  Louis J. BARBATO ,  William J. ABNER

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/267 ,  A61B1/273 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B1/317 ,  A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61B1/00128 ,  A61B1/00004 ,  A61B1/00025 ,  A61B1/00066 ,  A61B1/00124 ,  A61B1/00133 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/044 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  A61B1/00103 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/2676 ,  A61B1/273 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/3132 ,  A61B1/317

Abstract: A medical system includes an insertion device including a handle, an insertion portion with at least one lumen, a port fluidly coupled to the lumen, and a connection portion. The medical system also includes a medical device including a handle, an insertion portion, and a connection portion configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device. The connection portion of the medical device is configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device to form an electronic and physical connection between the insertion device and the medical device.

公开(公告)号：US20240335103A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18748739

申请日：2024-06-20

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Kirsten VIERING ,  George Wilfred DUVAL ,  Louis J. BARBATO

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T7/10 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06V20/00 ,  H04N23/84

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T7/10 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06V20/00 ,  H04N23/84 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06V2201/03

Abstract: A method of generating a color image using a monochromatic image sensor. The method includes sequentially illuminating a surface in a plurality of colors, one color at a time. The monochromatic image sensor captures a plurality of image frames of the surface based on the plurality of colors. The plurality of image frames are identified, and at least one feature in the target of the plurality of image frames is highlighted. Color intensities of the plurality of image frames are normalized. A color intensity map of the target for each of the plurality of image frames is generated. A correlation score is determined by comparing each color intensity map of the plurality of image frames. The color image is generated based on the correlation score.

公开(公告)号：US20240268648A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18624222

申请日：2024-04-02

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew CALABRESE ,  Louis J. BARBATO ,  Brian GAFFNEY ,  Mark D. WOOD

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/00087 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00098 ,  A61B1/00181 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0669 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/05

Abstract: An endoscope may include a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first image sensor facing a distal direction, and a second image sensor facing a lateral direction. The endoscope may further include a tubular member having a lumen, the lumen having a distal-end opening and defining a longitudinal axis through a center of the lumen. The tubular member may be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. In the second configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may extend through a lateral opening in a wall of the shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20240268633A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18437673

申请日：2024-02-09

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Louis J. BARBATO ,  Kirsten VIERING ,  Eric F. BROWN

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/00066 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00128

Abstract: A medical device, comprising a handle including a port, a shaft extending distally from the handle, wherein the shaft includes a channel extending along at least a portion of a length of the shaft, wherein the channel includes a longitudinal opening on a radially outer surface of the shaft, and a removable portion extending through the channel, wherein the removable portion includes a first lumen, and wherein the removable portion is configured to be separated from the handle and the shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20240172918A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18519383

申请日：2023-11-27

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Louis J. BARBATO ,  Kirsten VIERING ,  Amy LEVASSEUR

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/62

CPC classification number: A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/0004 ,  A61B1/00048 ,  A61B1/00124 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N23/62

Abstract: A portable computing device of a medical imaging system that is connectable to a controller includes: a medical device connector for connecting a medical device that includes an imaging device to the computing device, at least one memory storing instructions, and one or more processors including an image processor. Execution of the instructions by the processors cause the computing device to perform operations, including to determine a connection status of the computing device and the controller, operate the computing device in a first or second operating mode based on the connection status, and receive image signals from the imaging device. When the computing device is operating in the first operating mode, the image signals are processed, by the image processor, to generate image data. When the computing device is operating in the second operating mode, the image signals are provided to the controller for processing.

公开(公告)号：US20220092753A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17479388

申请日：2021-09-20

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： George Wilfred DUVAL ,  Kirsten VIERING ,  Louis J. BARBATO ,  Gang HU

IPC: G06T5/40 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T3/40 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06

Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing video images in a medical device. The method includes receiving a first image frame and a second image frame from an image sensor. First image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the first image frame. Second image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the second image frame based on the first image sub-blocks. Histogram data of the first image sub-blocks is generated. Histogram data of the second image sub-blocks is generated based on the histogram data of the first image sub-blocks. A histogram enhanced image frame is generated based on the histogram data of the second image sub-blocks. A video image stream is generated based on the histogram enhanced image frame.

公开(公告)号：US20210016060A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16924258

申请日：2020-07-09

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Amy LEVASSEUR ,  Louis J. BARBATO ,  William J. ABNER

IPC: A61M25/01

Abstract: A medical system includes an insertion device including a handle, an insertion portion with at least one lumen, a port fluidly coupled to the lumen, and a connection portion. The medical system also includes a medical device including a handle, an insertion portion, and a connection portion configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device. The connection portion of the medical device is configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device to form an electronic and physical connection between the insertion device and the medical device.

公开(公告)号：US20200037863A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-06

申请号：US16525652

申请日：2019-07-30

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Colby HARRIS ,  Paul SMITH ,  James J. SCUTTI ,  Louis J. BARBATO ,  Ryan EVERS ,  Dane SEDDON

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/05

Abstract: A medical device may comprise a handle portion; an insertion portion having a proximal end portion at the handle portion, wherein the insertion portion includes a lumen therein and a distal end having a distal opening in communication with the lumen; and a member disposed within the lumen, the member having a distal end portion with an imaging device. The member may be configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the imaging device may face distally, and, in the second configuration, the imaging device may face proximally. Extending the distal end portion of the member distally past the distal opening may cause the member to transition from the first configuration to the second configuration.