| abstract |
A multifocal, multi-camera endoscope having a tip section including a first optical assembly for producing a first image of a body cavity; a second optical assembly for producing a first image of a body cavity two images; at least one illuminator associated with each of the first optical assembly and the second optical assembly; and a processing system configured to zoom the first optical assembly and thereby generate a zoomed second optical assembly an image to replace the first image; and automatically causing the physical display to eliminate display of the second image and display only the zoomed first image. To eliminate display of the second image, the processing system reduces the power supply to the second optical assembly, reduces the illumination intensity of illuminators associated with the second optical assembly, or causes the physical display to power down, darken, or blacken. |