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Larynx stroboscope for photography
Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1978-11-14
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1998-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A larynx stroboscope device capable of photography following the anode or cathode terminal of a flash discharge tube is connected to a photographing charge-discharge capacitor by the release operation of a camera. A trigger pulse is applied to the trigger terminal of the flash discharge tube in synchronization with a vocal cord vibration signal so that the flash discharge tube emits light while the shutter of said camera is open. Upon completion of a photographing operation, all the functions are automatically restored to the states obtained before the release operation. Alternatively, a charge-discharge system may be used. By the release operation of a camera supply of charging current to said capacitor is suspended. Thereafter a trigger pulse is applied to the trigger terminal of said flash discharge tube in synchronization with a vocal cord vibration frequency so that said flash discharge tube emits light while the shutter of said camera is open.
Inventors
- 👤 Hironobu Nagashima
- 👤 Koji Tuda
- 👤 Masatoshi Marui
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/267; A61B1/2673; A61B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
In a larynx stroboscope adaptable for use with a camera for photographing a larynx the improvement comprising, means to generate a larynx vibration signal, a flash discharge tube having an anode and a cathode and selectively connected to a photographing charge discharge capacitor by the release operation of a camera, circuit means connected to said capacitor for precharging said capacitor during observation, means responsive to said release operation for disconnecting said capacitor from said circuit means, and for reconnecting said capacitor to said circuit means after the light emission of said flash discharge tube, whereby said capacitor is immediately ready for photographic operation upon said release operation, means to apply a trigger pulse to a trigger terminal of said flash discharge tube in synchronization with a vocal cord vibration signal, wherein said flash discharge tube emits light while the shutter of said camera is open, and after a photographing operation is complete, the functions of said flash discharge tube are automatically restored to a state of light emission for observation before the shutter release operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a larynx stroboscope adaptable for use with a camera for photographing a larynx the improvement comprising, means to generate a larynx vibration signal, a flash discharge tube having an anode and a cathode and selectively connected to a photographing charge discharge capacitor by the release operation of a camera, circuit means connected to said capacitor for precharging said capacitor during observation, means responsive to said release operation for disconnecting said capacitor from said circuit means, and for reconnecting said capacitor to said circuit means after the light emission of said flash discharge tube, whereby said capacitor is immediately ready for photographic operation upon said release operation, means to apply a trigger pulse to a trigger terminal of said flash discharge tube in synchronization with a vocal cord vibration signal, wherein said flash discharge tube emits light while the shutter of said camera is open, and after a photographing operation is complete, the functions of said flash discharge tube are automatically restored to a state of light emission for observation before the shutter release operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The larynx stroboscope of claim 1 wherein the anode of said flash discharge tube is connected to said charge-discharge capacitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The larynx stroboscope of claim 1 wherein the cathode of said flash discharge tube is connected to said charge-discharge capacitor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The larynx strobscope of claim 1 wherein the means to generate a larynx vibration signal comprises, a sensor and a synchronizing signal generating circuit responsive to the output of the sensor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The larynx stroboscope of claim 1 or 4 wherein the means to apply a trigger pulse comprises, means responsive to the shutter release operation of said camera to suspend charging of said discharge tube, and gate means responsive to said shutter release operation and as larynx vibration signal to generate a trigger signal and apply it to the trigger terminal of said flash discharge tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The larynx stroboscope of claim 5 further comprising a delay circuit coupled to said gate means to delay actuation of said trigger pulse for a predetermined time following release of said shutter release.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of using a larynx stroboscope capable of photographing the larynx comprising the steps of charging a photographing charge-discharge capacitor by means of a high voltage generating circuit, disconnecting said generating circuit from said photographing charge-discharge capacitor prior to the light emission of a flash discharge tube, connecting said flash discharge tube to said photographing charge-discharge capacitor by the release operation of a camera, applying a trigger pulse to a trigger terminal of said flash discharge tube in synchronization with a vocal cord vibration frequency so that said flash discharge tube emits light while the shutter of said camera is open, and following completion of the photographing operation restoring the observation function of the stroboscope to the state of operation before the shutter release operation.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of using a larynx stroboscope capable of photographing the larynx comprising the steps of charging a photographing charge-discharge capacitor by means of a high voltage generating circuit, disconnecting said generating circuit from said photographing charge-discharge capacitor prior to the light emission of a flash discharge tube, connecting said flash discharge tube to said photographing charge-discharge capacitor by the release operation of a camera, applying a trigger pulse to a trigger terminal of said flash discharge tube in synchronization with a vocal cord vibration frequency so that said flash discharge tube emits light while the shutter of said camera is open, and following completion of the photographing operation restoring the observation function of the stroboscope to the state of operation before the shutter release operation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of generating a second light emission from said flash discharge tube while said shutter is held open.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of charging said charge-discharge capacitor following completion of said photographing operation.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
34 words
The method of claims 7, 8 or 9 further comprising the step of coupling a terminal of said flash discharge device to said charge-discharge capacitor prior to suspension of charging current to said capacitor.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
34 words
The method of claims 7, 8 or 9 further comprising the step of coupling a terminal of said flash discharge device to said charge-discharge capacitor subsequent to suspension of charging current to said capacitor.
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