Endoscope signal level control
CA 1210134 A · Owner: Welch Allyn, Inc. · Inventors: Wheeler, Robert C.
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Apparatus for controlling the video signal level of a color endoscope to prevent the picture from blooming as the viewing head of the instrument is moved toward and away from a confined target. Circuit means are provided for automatically controlling both the amplified gain of the signal and the intensity of the illumination used to light the target during a series of color imaging sequences so that the color balance of the system is not disturbed.
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- Granted August 19, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 19, 2003.
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