DYNAMIC INPUT CONTROLS ON A DRIVE-BY-WIRE ENDOSCOPE

An endoscope including a proximal portion, a distal portion selectively articulatable in two planes of articulation, and a user interface disposed on a portion of the proximal portion, the user interface operably coupled to the distal portion such that inputs received on the user interface effectuat...

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1. Verfasser: FRUSHOUR, Scott E.M
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:An endoscope including a proximal portion, a distal portion selectively articulatable in two planes of articulation, and a user interface disposed on a portion of the proximal portion, the user interface operably coupled to the distal portion such that inputs received on the user interface effectuate articulation of the distal portion, wherein a portion of the user interface is actuatable to inhibit articulation of the distal portion in one plane of articulation of the two planes of articulation via inputs on the user interface.