Body probe has probe body for insertion into body cavity with a spreading part, miniaturized video camera with acquisition electronics, embedded illumination element in spreading part

摘要

The body probe has a probe body (10) for insertion into a body cavity with a spreading part (12) matching the dimensions of the cavity with a balled end surface (14) and a shaft (16) connected to the spreading part, which has a hollow chamber with a window opening (20) facing the end surface and a miniaturized video camera (22) with acquisition electronics and an objective lens near the window opening. The spreading part contains an embedded illumination element (24). Independent claims are also included for the following: a method of manufacturing a probe for optical investigation of natural anatomical body cavities.