Interactive response touch device for gastroscopy

By designing an interactive touch control device for gastroscopy, using a ring rail and a tilting mechanism to adjust the display screen angle, and equipping it with touch and hand-controlled interactive components, the problem of patients being unable to communicate effectively during gastroscopy is solved, achieving efficient and accurate doctor-patient communication.

CN121242470APending Publication Date: 2026-01-02SHANGHAI PANORAMIC MEDICAL IMAGING DIAGNOSIS CENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511417094.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-30
Publication Date
2026-01-02

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Technical Problem

During gastroscopy, patients are unable to communicate effectively with doctors, leading to low communication efficiency and a high risk of misunderstandings and anxiety.

Method used

An interactive touch control device for gastroscopy has been designed, including a ring track mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, a protective frame mechanism, and an interactive end base. These mechanisms adjust the angle and position of the display screen so that it is always facing the patient. Equipped with touch and hand control interactive components, the patient can communicate with the doctor through touch or hand control.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient and precise communication between patients and doctors during gastroscopy. Patients can follow the instructions on the display screen to understand how to answer the doctor's questions and proactively communicate with the doctor when they feel unwell, reducing misunderstandings and anxiety.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of interaction in gastroscopy, and particularly relates to an interactive response touch device for gastroscopy, a circular track mechanism comprises a circular track arranged on an examination bed, and a sliding seat moving along the track is arranged in the circular track; the direction adjusting mechanism comprises a support installed on the sliding base, a protruding first shaft rod is installed on the support, and a rotatable first direction adjusting table is arranged outside the first shaft rod. A touch control device for interactive response of medical staff in gastroscopy is built through the circular track mechanism, the direction adjusting mechanism, the protective frame mechanism, the display screen and the interactive end base, the circular track mechanism and the direction adjusting mechanism are matched to adapt to patients of any body type, and the display screen can be adjusted to the angle right facing the patients under any body position; in the interaction process during examination, a patient can know how to answer the inquiry of a doctor according to the indication of the display screen, and can actively communicate with the doctor when the inquiry is improper, so that the problem of inconvenience in speaking during gastroscopy is solved, and the doctor responds in time according to the instruction to complete efficient and accurate interaction response during examination.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of interaction in gastroscopy, and more specifically to an interactive touch control device for gastroscopy. Background Technology

[0002] Gastroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that uses an endoscope (gastroscope) to diagnose or treat the stomach and upper digestive tract. It does not require surgery and is mainly used to examine lesions, take biopsies, remove polyps or early tumors. Gastroscopy uses a flexible thin tube (endoscope) with a camera and light source at the front end. Doctors can observe real-time images of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum on a screen.

[0003] During a gastroscopy, patients have a mouthpiece in their mouth and cannot communicate verbally. When they feel intense discomfort, nausea, pain, fear, or need to express specific needs such as pausing, vomiting, or taking a deep breath, they can only try to communicate by making indistinct sounds or gestures. This method is inefficient and can easily lead to misunderstandings and tension between doctors and patients. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Purpose of the invention

[0005] To address the technical problems existing in background examinations, this invention proposes an interactive touch control device for gastroscopy, which facilitates interaction between doctors and patients during gastroscopy.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an interactive response touch control device for gastroscopy, wherein the ring rail mechanism includes a ring rail disposed on the examination bed, and a slide seat that moves along the ring rail is built into the ring rail;

[0008] The steering mechanism includes a support mounted on a slide, a protruding first shaft mounted on the support, a rotatable first steering platform provided on the outside of the first shaft, second shafts respectively mounted on both ends of the first steering platform, a second steering platform sleeved on the outside of the second shafts, and the two second steering platforms connected to the steering suspension plate.

[0009] The guard frame mechanism includes a linkage mounted on the steering suspension plate, a positioning seat mounted at the distal end of the linkage, a guard frame mounted on the positioning seat, and a display screen for inspection held in the inner cavity of the guard frame.

[0010] An interactive terminal is provided on one side of the ring track. The interactive terminal is equipped with a touch unit for touch interaction and a hand control unit for hand control interaction. Both the touch unit and the hand control unit are connected to the gastroscopy host for signal transmission.

[0011] Preferably, a drive platform is provided on one side of the slide, and a drive device for driving the slide to move is provided on the drive platform.

[0012] Preferably, the first shaft and the first steering platform, and the second shaft and the second steering platform are both damped coupling structures, and their rotation angles are based on manual control.

[0013] Preferably, the protective frame and the display screen installed inside it always face the patient's face, and the display screen is detachably installed within the clamping area of ​​the protective frame.

[0014] Preferably, the rotation angle between the first shaft and the first steering platform is 180° clockwise and counterclockwise, and the rotation angle between the second shaft and the second steering platform is 90° clockwise and counterclockwise.

[0015] Preferably, the display screen is connected to the gastroscopy host, and the display screen shows the operation interface during the examination and the doctor-patient interaction interface.

[0016] Preferably, there are four sets of connecting rods. The positioning seat installed on each set of connecting rods is connected to the protective frame by bolts. One end of the bolt, which penetrates into the inner cavity of the protective frame, is screwed into the back plate of the display screen.

[0017] Preferably, one end of the interactive terminal is provided with a "U-shaped" slot, and the operating part of the interactive terminal is close to the patient's hand.

[0018] Preferably, the touch unit is a touch screen, and the touch unit is provided with touch areas corresponding to each interactive option.

[0019] Preferably, the hand control unit is a mechanical knob structure, and the rotation angle of the hand control unit corresponds to each interactive option.

[0020] The above-mentioned technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects: A touch control device for interactive response between medical staff and doctors during gastroscopy is constructed by means of a ring track mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, a protective frame mechanism, a display screen, and an interactive terminal. The cooperation of the ring track mechanism and the adjustment mechanism can adapt to patients of any body type and in any position, and can adjust the display screen to face the patient directly. During the interaction process, the patient can refer to the instructions on the display screen to understand how to answer the doctor's questions, and can actively communicate with the doctor when feeling unwell, which solves the problem of inconvenience in speaking during gastroscopy. The doctor can respond in a timely manner according to the instructions and complete efficient and accurate interactive response during the examination. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ring track mechanism of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the orientation mechanism of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the orientation mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interactive terminal structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 11. Ring rail; 12. Slide; 13. Drive platform; 14. Drive device; 21. Support; 22. First shaft; 23. First steering platform; 24. Second shaft; 25. Second steering platform; 26. Steering suspension plate; 31. Connecting rod; 32. Positioning seat; 33. Guard frame; 4. Display screen; 5. Interactive end seat; 6. Touch control unit; 7. Hand control unit. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and techniques are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the invention.

[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the present invention proposes an interactive response touch control device for gastroscopy, the ring track mechanism including a ring track 11 disposed on the examination bed, and a slide seat 12 that moves along the track built into the ring track 11.

[0031] The steering mechanism includes a support 21 mounted on a slide block 12, a protruding first shaft 22 mounted on the support 21, a rotatable first steering platform 23 provided on the outside of the first shaft 22, second shafts 24 respectively mounted on both ends of the first steering platform 23, and a second steering platform 25 sleeved on the outside of the second shaft 24. The two second steering platforms 25 are connected to the steering suspension plate 26.

[0032] The guard frame mechanism includes a link 31 mounted on the steering suspension plate 26, a positioning seat 32 mounted at the far end of the link 31, a guard frame 33 mounted on the positioning seat 32, and a display screen 4 for inspection held in the inner cavity of the guard frame 33.

[0033] An interactive terminal 5 is provided on one side of the ring rail 11. The interactive terminal 5 is provided with a touch unit 6 for touch interaction and a hand control unit 7 for hand interaction. Both the touch unit 6 and the hand control unit 7 are connected to the gastroscopy host via signal.

[0034] It should be noted that: a drive platform 13 is provided on one side of the slide 12, and a drive device 14 for moving the slide 12 is provided on the drive platform 13; the drive device 14 provides the power for moving the slide 12. The ring rail 11 is a ring structure set on the examination bed. Compared with a straight rail or support structure, the cooperation between the ring rail 11 and the slide 12 can be adjusted at any angle within a circumference. The doctor drives the slide 12 to move along the inner rail of the ring rail 11 to the approximate area next to the patient through the drive device 14. Subsequently, the angle and orientation of the display screen 4 are adjusted by the adjustment mechanism to achieve the final precise positioning, which can be adapted to patients of different body types and positions.

[0035] In this embodiment, a touch-screen device for interactive responses between medical staff and doctors during gastroscopy is constructed using a ring track mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, a protective frame mechanism, a display screen 4, and an interactive terminal 5. The cooperation of the ring track mechanism and the adjustment mechanism can adapt to patients of any body type and in any position, allowing the display screen 4 to be adjusted to face the patient directly. During the interaction process, the patient can refer to the instructions on the display screen 4 to understand how to answer the doctor's questions, and can also actively communicate with the doctor when feeling unwell, solving the problem of inconvenience in speaking during gastroscopy. The doctor can respond promptly to the instructions, completing efficient and accurate interactive responses during the examination.

[0036] As an example of the operation of the orientation mechanism: the first shaft 22 and the first orientation platform 23, and the second shaft 24 and the second orientation platform 25 are both damped engagement structures, and their rotation angles are based on manual control. The damped engagement structure refers to the controllable and uniform frictional resistance generated between two relatively rotating components through pre-compressed friction plates and elastic O-rings. The angle adjustment of this structure does not require motor or hydraulic drive, but is achieved entirely by the doctor directly turning it by hand. When the torque applied by the doctor to the orientation platform by hand is greater than the preset static friction force, the orientation platform will begin to rotate relative to the shaft. When the doctor releases his hand, the dynamic friction force still exists. This remaining friction force is sufficient to offset the gravitational torque of the orientation platform and the shaft itself, thereby keeping the mechanism stably maintained at any adjusted angle without sagging or shifting on its own.

[0037] Furthermore, the rotation angle between the first shaft 22 and the first adjustment platform 23 is 180° clockwise and 180° counterclockwise. The first adjustment platform 23 can rotate 180° clockwise and 180° counterclockwise around the first shaft 22, thus achieving a total 360° full-range coverage. The first shaft 22 is responsible for the large-range horizontal swing, determining whether the display screen 4 is on the left, right, or directly above the patient. The rotation angle between the second shaft 24 and the second adjustment platform 25 is 90° clockwise and 90° counterclockwise. The second adjustment platform 25 can rotate 90° upward and 90° downward around the second shaft 24. The cooperation between the second shaft 24 and the second adjustment platform 25 is responsible for the vertical tilt adjustment, determining whether the display screen 4 is placed horizontally, tilted upward, or tilted downward, to perfectly adapt to the patient's viewing angle when lying on their side.

[0038] The second steering platform 25 can be designed with a 90° angle on the second shaft 24 to prevent excessive rotation from colliding with the examination bed, the patient's body or other medical equipment.

[0039] In one embodiment, the protective frame 33 and the display screen 4 installed inside it are always facing the patient's face. During gastroscopy, the patient is usually in the left lateral decubitus position, and their line of sight is fixed. Only when the screen is always facing the patient can the patient clearly see the operation options displayed on the screen, such as pause and nausea icons, without having to turn their head or move their eyes.

[0040] To prevent dirt from splashing onto the display screen 4 and making it inconvenient to clean, the display screen 4 is further detachably installed in the clamping area of ​​the protective frame 33. The entire display screen 4 can be removed from the protective frame 33 and sent to the disinfection equipment for disinfection, ensuring that the display screen 4 meets the cleaning requirements during inspection.

[0041] To facilitate the combination of the display screen 4 and the protective frame 33, the combination structure is as follows:

[0042] The elastic buckle structure has protruding buckles on the inner side of the protective frame 33 and corresponding grooves on the frame of the display screen 4. When inserted, the buckle grooves lock together to achieve a snap-fit ​​fixation.

[0043] Alternatively, it can be a magnetic contact structure, with a strong magnet embedded in the protective frame 33, and a corresponding iron plate or another set of magnets on the back of the display screen 4, which are fixed by magnetic attraction.

[0044] On the other hand, if display screen 4 malfunctions, medical staff can quickly remove it and replace it with a spare screen, without affecting subsequent gastroscopy examinations.

[0045] In one embodiment, four sets of connecting rods 31 are provided, forming a stable support structure through the four sets of symmetrical connecting rods in pairs. The weight of the display screen 4 and the possible accidental touch force are evenly distributed to the entire directional suspension plate 26 through the four connection points, avoiding stress concentration, ensuring long-term structural reliability, and preventing the display screen 4 from slight shaking or vibration in any direction. The positioning seat 32 installed on each set of connecting rods 31 is connected to the protective frame 33 by bolts. One end of the bolt, which penetrates into the inner cavity of the protective frame 33, is screwed into the back plate of the display screen 4. The bolt penetrates the positioning seat 32 and the protective frame 33 and enters the screw hole at the back plate of the display screen 4. The protective frame 33 no longer clamps the display screen 4 alone, but is connected to the back plate of the display screen 4 to share the force. There is no relative movement between the display screen 4 and the protective frame 33, providing a stable visual image for the patient.

[0046] In one embodiment, the display screen 4 is wirelessly connected to the endoscope host, avoiding cable management and keeping the work surface tidy. The display screen 4 displays the operation interface during the examination and the doctor-patient interaction interface. The instruction signals issued by the patient through the touch unit 6 or the hand control unit 7 are sent to the endoscope host through the processor in the display screen 4. The endoscope host then sends the content to be displayed, i.e. the interaction interface, to the display screen 4.

[0047] The interface displays the contents of the gastroscopy during the examination, and the doctor can explain the contents of the gastroscopy to the patient during the examination.

[0048] On the other hand, the doctor-patient interaction interface mainly includes icons for various interactive commands, which graphically display preset command options. For example, a red icon represents emergency pause due to severe discomfort, a yellow icon represents nausea and vomiting, a green icon represents continuing, and an orange icon represents pain. When the patient triggers a command through the touch unit 6 or the hand control unit 7, the doctor-patient interaction interface should immediately provide visual feedback, such as button color changes, animations indicating that the command has been sent, or a checkmark, which greatly soothes the patient's anxiety. The sent command is directly transmitted to the endoscope host in front of the doctor for timely interactive response.

[0049] To facilitate the installation of the interactive terminal 5, a "U-shaped" slot is provided at one end of the interactive terminal 5. The "U-shaped" slot is used to set the groove on the outside of the ring rail 11. The operation part of the interactive terminal 5 is close to the patient's hand. The touch part 6 or the hand control part 7 can be selected as the operation part according to the patient's actual needs, so as to facilitate the patient and doctor to interact and respond to touch.

[0050] In one embodiment, the touch unit 6 is a touch screen. The touch unit 6 is provided with touch areas corresponding to each interactive option. The touch unit 6 is an electronic screen that integrates display and input. It adopts partitioned touch. The screen does not display a complete and complex operating system interface, but is divided into several touch areas. Each area corresponds to a predefined command. The patient does not need to click precisely, but only needs to touch the area to trigger the command. After the touch command is triggered, the signal is transmitted to the display screen 4 and the gastroscopy host respectively, prompting the patient and doctor to interact and respond.

[0051] In one embodiment, the hand control unit 7 is a mechanical knob structure. The mechanical structure does not rely on capacitive sensing, so it is completely unaffected by factors such as sweaty hands, liquid splashes, or wearing gloves. In a tense examination environment, it is very common for patients to sweat their palms, which may cause the touch screen to malfunction. The mechanical knob can solve this problem. The rotation angle of the hand control unit 7 corresponds to each interactive option. The rotation range of the knob is divided into several fixed angle positions, and each position uniquely corresponds to a preset interactive option.

[0052] Understandably, the hand control unit 7 and the touch control unit 6 do not work in isolation, but rather work together. Ideally, the patient looks directly at the screen of the touch control unit 6 and touches the "nausea" icon.

[0053] When the hands are sweaty: If the patient's hands are sweaty and the touch control 6 does not respond, the patient can use their fingers to rotate the mechanical knob on the hand control 7 and rotate it to the "nausea" setting.

[0054] In both scenarios, the "patient feels nauseous" command was successfully sent to the doctor, improving the system's reliability.

[0055] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention should be included within the protection scope of the invention. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. An interactive touch control device for gastroscopy, characterized in that, The ring rail mechanism includes a ring rail (11) disposed on the examination bed, wherein the ring rail (11) has a built-in slide (12) that moves along the rail. The steering mechanism includes a support (21) mounted on the slide (12), a first shaft (22) with a protrusion mounted on the support (21), a rotatable first steering platform (23) provided on the outside of the first shaft (22), a second shaft (24) respectively mounted on both ends of the first steering platform (23), a second steering platform (25) sleeved on the outside of the second shaft (24), and the two second steering platforms (25) connected to the steering suspension plate (26). The guard frame mechanism includes a link (31) mounted on the steering suspension plate (26), a positioning seat (32) is mounted at the far end of the link (31), a guard frame (33) is mounted on the positioning seat (32), and the inner cavity of the guard frame (33) holds a display screen (4) for display during inspection. An interactive terminal (5) is provided on one side of the ring rail (11). The interactive terminal (5) is provided with a touch control part (6) for touch interaction and a hand control part (7) for hand control interaction. Both the touch control part (6) and the hand control part (7) are connected to the gastroscopy host via signal.

2. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive platform (13) is provided on one side of the slide (12), and a drive device (14) for driving the slide (12) to move is provided on the drive platform (13).

3. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first shaft (22) and the first steering platform (23) and the second shaft (24) and the second steering platform (25) are both damped fit structures, and their rotation angles are based on manual control.

4. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective frame (33) and the display screen (4) installed inside it are always facing the patient’s face, and the display screen (4) is detachably installed in the clamping area of ​​the protective frame (33).

5. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation angle between the first shaft (22) and the first adjusting platform (23) is 180° clockwise and counterclockwise, and the rotation angle between the second shaft (24) and the second adjusting platform (25) is 90° clockwise and counterclockwise.

6. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen (4) is connected to the gastroscopy host, and the display screen (4) displays the operation interface during the examination and the doctor-patient interaction interface.

7. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod (31) is provided in four sets. The positioning seat (32) installed on each connecting rod (31) is connected to the protective frame (33) by bolts. One end of the bolt that penetrates into the inner cavity of the protective frame (33) is screwed into the back plate of the display screen (4).

8. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the interactive terminal (5) is provided with a "U-shaped" slot, and the operating part of the interactive terminal (5) is close to the patient's hand.

9. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch unit (6) is a touch screen, and the touch unit (6) is provided with touch areas corresponding to each interactive option.

10. The interactive touch control device for gastroscopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hand control unit (7) is a mechanical knob structure, and the rotation angle of the hand control unit (7) corresponds to each interactive option.

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