Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited

Nicki John Paris

Christopher Paul Robinson

Ian Michael Ross

Timothy Nicholas Dammery

A high speed video cameracomprises a camera bodyand a camera lens. The rear of the camera bodyis formed with a handleadjacent to rear faceof the camera. Mounted upon or within the handleis a plurality of status LED, preferably in a horizontal row. A camera micro processor controls an LED driver which drives the status LEDcommonly but independently. This permits various different patterns or sequences to be generated, in turn to provide an indication, to a remote user, a plurality of different camera statuses.

Remote status monitor for high speed video camera

The present invention provides an apparatus ( ) for use as a borescope or endoscope for viewing an object at a remote or inaccessible location. The apparatus ( ) comprises a tube ( ) having a proximal end and a distal end and means in the tube for obtaining an image of an object and transmitting it to a viewing device. The apparatus ( ) also comprises illumination means comprising an array ( ) of light emitting diodes ( ) mounted on a substrate ( ) and covered by a common protective shield ( ) of optically clear material. The array ( ) may be mounted at the distal end of the tube ( ) adjacent a viewing port ( ). Alternatively, the array ( ) may be mounted at the proximal end of the tube, adjacent the end face ( ) of a bundle of optical fibers which transmit light to the distal end of the tube ( ). The arrangement eliminates the need for an external light source ande light guide, thereby reducing light losses and making the apparatus more compact.

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