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Self-Contained, Maneuverable Endoscopic Video Camera

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Design a self-contained, maneuverable endoscopic video camera system that can be set in place and be maintained internally for post-operative viewing. This device would allow a veterinarian to periodically monitor a patient, thus reducing the number of invasive procedures. The client works with small animals at the UW Veterinary Hospital where he currently uses a rigid scope with an attached camera head and a Xenon light source to conduct surgery. At the present time, no device allows for non-invasive post-operative viewing of the abdominal cavity. We are interested in exploring the possibilities of designing an endoscopic camera that can be deftly orientated without compromising the visual capacity of the video camera.

Magnetically-coupled steering device

Magnetically-induced pressure switch system Reverse side of pressure switch system



Photos of the finished prototype; the dome camera with illuminated LEDs (top left); the 9V power source held down to the base of the camera (bottom left) and the final magnetic couple system held between sheets of notebook paper (right)





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