Ambu has filed a patent for an endoscope with a unique optical assembly featuring a two-part lens barrel to transmit light onto an image sensor. The design includes specific dimensions and arrangements to ensure optimal performance. GlobalData’s report on Ambu gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Ambu, AI-assisted medical imaging was a key innovation area identified from patents. Ambu's grant share as of January 2024 was 39%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Endoscope with two-part lens barrel for image sensor
A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20240032777A1) describes an innovative endoscope design that includes a handle and an insertion cord with a tip part at the distal end. The tip part features an optical assembly with a two-part lens barrel, an image sensor, and a lens stack comprising lenses and spacers arranged in a fixed relationship to transmit light onto the image sensor. The two-part lens barrel consists of a first and second lens barrel part, with the first part having a circumferential wall and the second part featuring an inner ledge. The image sensor is supported by the second lens barrel part and positioned proximally of the inner passage, providing enhanced functionality and precision in medical imaging applications.
Furthermore, the patent details the securement of the first and second lens barrel parts to each other, either through mutual engagement or with an adhesive, ensuring stability and durability in the endoscope design. The lenses, including a distal lens, are seamlessly integrated into the first lens barrel part, enhancing the overall structural integrity of the optical assembly. Additionally, the use of opaque plastic materials for the lens barrel parts and lenses further improves the optical performance of the endoscope. This innovative system can be further integrated into a display unit, creating a comprehensive medical imaging solution for various healthcare applications.
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