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Vietnam Medic Makes Homemade Endoscope

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the do-it-yourself dept.

Davian writes "As reported by the BBC a Vietnamese doctor has managed to create an endoscope using an apparatus consisting of lenses and a webcam, linked to a Pentium 4. Total cost of extra hardware - less than $1000." The doctor plans to also assist other local hospitals that are facing similar budgetary contraints.

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  1. Re:$30,000 versus $1,000 by B747SP · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Which country would you prefer to live in?

    Uhm, you're joking right? Choice between Vietam and the US?

    As an Australian, I'd just like to say BHWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

    (This is one of those trick questions, right? I pick Vietnam... why would *anyone* live in the US voluntarily?)

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  2. Re:This is what patent law is for by karnal · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The parent you replied to is obviously not working hard enough. They're posting on Slashdot, after all!

    (back to work with me, speaking of which....)

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