SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPROVED VISUALIZATION OF ENDOSCOPIC IMAGES

1 . An endoscope video imaging system comprising:

an image sensor;

a plurality of image forming optical elements;

a video processor;

a video processor display signal output interface;

an illumination subsystem with one or more light sources; and

at least one light transfer and projection element,

wherein the endoscope is in communication and sends images through an electronic interface to a head-mounted eyepiece configured to be worn by a user, wherein the eyepiece includes an optical assembly combined with displayed content, an integrated processor for handling content for display to the user, and an integrated image source for introducing the content from the camera to the optical assembly.

2 . A head-mounted eyepiece in communication with an endoscope, wherein the eyepiece includes an optical assembly, an integrated processor for handling content for display to the user, and an integrated image source for introducing the content to the optical assembly, whereby the lens is substantially transparent to enable a medical worker to be in simultaneous visual communication with both the incision area\opening area of the patient and image stream from the endoscope.

3 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein the endoscope is flexible.

4 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein the endoscope is rigid.

5 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein the endoscope is configured to accept surgical tools.

6 . An endoscope video imaging system comprising:

an image sensor,

image forming optical elements,

a video processor,

a video processor display signal output interface,

an illumination subsystem,

one or more light sources,

at least one light transfer and projection element; and

an image display to be in communication and receive images from the endoscope,

the image display device is coupled to a moveable assembly, the moveable assembly providing at least two degrees of freedom of movement,

wherein the position of the screen can be manipulated into a position that is proximate for viewing of both the ambient view of the patient and the image display device, and

wherein the screen is in an intermediate area in-between the physicians or medical workers line of sight and the opening area for the endoscopic device.

7 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is a semitransparent display screen,

wherein the user views the display screen combined with displayed content, an integrated processor for handling content for display to the user, and an integrated image source for introducing the content to the assembly.

8 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen has a cover that is made of a material that is one of autoclaveable and disposable.

9 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the imaging module comprises an angle variation from 0-180 degrees in X-axis and 0-180 degrees in a Y-axis.

10 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the endoscope is flexible.

11 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the endoscope is rigid and configured to accept surgical tools.

12 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen movement is configured to be oriented in a substantially horizontal manner over a patient.

14 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen movement is at least one of angular and rotational along at-least one axial plane.

15 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is movable through an actuator between a first position and a second position.

16 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a strut and crank configured to provide screen movement.

17 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a gooseneck configured to provide screen movement.

18 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a piston and spring configured to provide screen movement.

19 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a cable having a fixed path length configured to provide screen movement.

20 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a series of joints configured to provide screen movement.

21 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a swivel joint configured to provide screen movement.

22 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a spring which is attached to its bearing configured to provide screen movement.

23 . The system according to claim 6 , further comprising:

a ball-and-socket configured to provide screen movement.

24 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is held by a hinge.

25 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen moves through folding arm movement.

26 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein a surface area of the screen is 15-75 square inches.

27 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein a surface area of the screen is 75-130 square inches.

28 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein a surface area of the screen is 130-180 square inches.

29 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein a surface area of the screen is 180-250 square inches.

30 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is configured to be up to 10 inches from a incision sight.

31 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is configured to be up to 10-20 inches from an incision sight.

32 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is configured to be up to 20-30 inches from an incision sight.

30 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is configured to be up to 10 inches from a surgeon's eyes.

31 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is configured to be up to 10-20 inches from a surgeon's eyes.

32 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is configured to be up to 20-30 inches from a surgeon's eyes.

33 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein an attachment that adjoins an adjuster apparatus to the screen is connected to a side wall of the screen.

34 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the screen is attached to a stand.

35 . The system according to claim 34 , wherein the stand has wheels.

36 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the apparatus is attached to a ceiling mount.

37 . A method of manufacturing the system of claim 1 .

38 . A method of using the system of claim 1 .