Endoscope equipment based on wireless transmission technology

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of endoscopes, in particular to endoscope equipment based on a wireless transmission technology, which comprises an endoscope control mainboard, a wireless pedal device and a camera component, the wireless pedal device comprises a pedal switch, a first encryption module and a first wireless transmitting module; the endoscope control main board comprises a first wireless receiving module, a first decryption module and a main control CPU (Central Processing Unit); the first encryption module carries out data encryption on a photographing signal or a video recording signal generated by the foot switch and sends the data to the endoscope control mainboard through the first wireless transmitting module. And the first wireless receiving module receives a photographing signal or a video recording signal sent by the first wireless transmitting module, decrypts the photographing signal or the video recording signal through the first decryption module, and transmits the decrypted signal to the main control CPU to control the camera assembly to execute corresponding operation. The pedal switch does not need to be connected with the endoscope main board through a transmission cable, and the problems that the cable is prone to being interwoven and pulled apart, a socket is prone to being damaged due to frequent plugging and unplugging of the cable, and reliability is poor are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of endoscopes, and in particular to an endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology. Background Art

[0002] An endoscope is a device equipped with a lighted tube and a flexible probe. It can enter the stomach through the mouth or other natural orifices into the body. It can be inserted into narrow spaces or gaps for observation and to obtain internal images. Therefore, endoscopes are widely used in clinical medicine, industrial detection, case investigation and other fields. Endoscopes can be used to see lesions that cannot be shown by X-rays, so they are very useful to doctors.

[0003] When a doctor is operating an endoscope, both hands are used for operation. When it is necessary to take a snapshot or record a video, the snapshot or recording function is achieved through a foot switch. However, since the foot switch is connected to the endoscope mainboard through a transmission cable, there are the following problems: the cables are easily intertwined and torn, and the sockets are easily damaged due to frequent plugging and unplugging of the cables, resulting in poor reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology, at least to solve the problems in the prior art that the foot switch is connected to the endoscope main board through a transmission cable, the cables are easily intertwined and torn, the cables are frequently plugged and unplugged, which may cause damage to the socket and poor reliability.

[0005] In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, the following technical solutions are adopted:

[0006] An endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology, the endoscope device comprises an endoscope control mainboard, a wireless foot pedal device, and a camera assembly; the wireless foot pedal device comprises a foot switch, a first encryption module, and a first wireless transmission module connected in sequence; the endoscope control mainboard comprises a first wireless receiving module, a first decryption module, and a main control CPU connected in sequence;

[0007] The first encryption module is used to encrypt the photo signal or video recording signal generated by the foot switch and send it to the endoscope control mainboard via the first wireless transmission module. The first wireless receiving module is used to receive the photo signal or video recording signal sent by the first wireless transmission module and transmit it to the main control CPU after decryption by the first decryption module. The main control CPU is used to send a control signal according to the received photo signal or video recording signal to control the camera assembly to perform corresponding operations.

[0008] A further improvement is that the camera assembly includes a high-definition camera and an encoder module, and the high-definition camera is signal-connected to the encoder module.

[0009] A further improvement is that the camera assembly also includes a first wireless transceiver module, and the endoscope control mainboard also includes a second wireless transceiver module connected to the main control CPU, the first wireless transceiver module is used to receive the control signal sent by the main control CPU via the second wireless transceiver module and transmit it to the high-definition camera, and the first wireless transceiver module is also used to send the image data or video data generated by the high-definition camera and processed by the encoder module to the second wireless transceiver module.

[0010] A further improvement is that a plurality of video output interfaces are provided on the endoscope control mainboard.

[0011] A further improvement is that the endoscope device also includes a display component, and the display component is connected to the corresponding video output interface on the endoscope control mainboard.

[0012] A further improvement is that the multiple video output interfaces include at least two interfaces among an HDMI interface, a DVI interface, a VGA interface, and an SDI interface.

[0013] A further improvement is that the display component includes a display driver module and a display screen, and the display driver module is used to drive the display screen to display an image.

[0014] A further improvement is that a storage battery and a charging port are provided in the wireless pedal device.

[0015] A further improvement is that a storage battery and a charging port are provided in the camera assembly.

[0016] A further improvement is that the endoscope control mainboard also includes a video storage module and a power management module connected to the main control CPU.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] The utility model provides a new hardware connection structure. Wireless transmission technology is adopted in such a structure. The foot switch does not need to be connected to the endoscope main board through a transmission cable, which avoids the problems of easy interweaving and tearing of cables, damage to the sockets due to frequent plugging and unplugging of cables, and poor reliability. At the same time, the security of data transmission is guaranteed by setting a first encryption module and a first decryption module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 The utility model is a circuit topology diagram of an endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the utility model in a schematic manner, so the drawings only show the structures related to the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "mounted on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The terms "and" and "and" used herein include any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0024] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 The embodiment of the utility model proposes an endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology, the endoscope device includes an endoscope control mainboard, a wireless foot pedal device, and a camera assembly; the wireless foot pedal device includes a foot switch, a first encryption module, and a first wireless transmission module connected in sequence; the endoscope control mainboard includes a first wireless receiving module, a first decryption module, and a main control CPU connected in sequence.

[0025] The first encryption module is used to encrypt the photo signal or video recording signal generated by the foot switch and send it to the endoscope control mainboard via the first wireless transmission module. The first wireless receiving module is used to receive the photo signal or video recording signal sent by the first wireless transmission module and transmit it to the main control CPU after decryption by the first decryption module. The main control CPU is used to send a control signal according to the received photo signal or video recording signal to control the camera assembly to perform corresponding operations.

[0026] It can be understood that the working principle of the utility model is: the endoscope operator triggers a photo signal or a video recording signal by stepping on a foot switch, the first encryption module encrypts the data of these signals, and the encrypted signal is sent to the endoscope control mainboard through the first wireless transmitting module. The first wireless receiving module on the endoscope control mainboard receives the encrypted signal and decrypts it through the first decryption module. The decrypted signal is transmitted to the main control CPU for processing. The main control CPU receives the decrypted signal and sends a corresponding control signal according to the signal content. The control signal is used to operate the camera component to perform photo taking or video recording operations.

[0027] The utility model adopts wireless transmission technology, so the foot switch does not need to be connected to the endoscope mainboard through a transmission cable, which avoids the problems of cables being easily entangled and torn, frequent plugging and unplugging of cables easily causing damage to the socket, and poor reliability. At the same time, by setting a first encryption module and a first decryption module, the security of data transmission is guaranteed.

[0028] In this embodiment, the main control CPU may adopt an ARM processor, and the camera assembly includes a high-definition camera and an encoder module, and the high-definition camera is signal-connected to the encoder module.

[0029] It can be understood that the high-definition camera is responsible for collecting high-definition images or videos in real time. By compressing and encoding the images or videos obtained by the high-definition camera through the encoder module, the amount of image data can be reduced, the transmission bandwidth can be saved, and the data transmission efficiency can be improved.

[0030] In one embodiment of the utility model, the camera assembly also includes a first wireless transceiver module, and the endoscope control mainboard also includes a second wireless transceiver module connected to the main control CPU, the first wireless transceiver module is used to receive the control signal sent by the main control CPU via the second wireless transceiver module and transmit it to the high-definition camera, and the first wireless transceiver module is also used to send image data or video data generated by the high-definition camera and processed by the encoder module to the second wireless transceiver module.

[0031] It can be understood that by setting up the first wireless transceiver module and the second wireless transceiver module, the main control CPU can wirelessly control the camera and receive images or videos taken by the camera in a wireless manner, so that there is no need for a transmission cable to connect the camera assembly and the endoscope main control board, making the operation more flexible and convenient.

[0032] In this embodiment, a plurality of video output interfaces are provided on the endoscope control mainboard.

[0033] The endoscope device also includes a display component, which is connected to the corresponding video output interface on the endoscope control mainboard.

[0034] Preferably, the multiple video output interfaces include at least two interfaces among an HDMI interface, a DVI interface, a VGA interface, and an SDI interface.

[0035] The display component includes a display driver module and a display screen, and the display driver module is used to drive the display screen to display images. The display driver module adopts the HT1621B display driver chip. As a liquid crystal display driver chip, HT1621B has the advantages of low power consumption, high integration, strong programmability, multiple display modes, strong anti-interference ability, stable and reliable operation, etc.

[0036] It is understandable that multiple video output interfaces are provided on the endoscope control main board, so that the endoscope control main board can be connected to different types of display devices, providing more choices and flexibility.

[0037] In one embodiment of the utility model, a storage battery and a charging port are provided in the wireless pedal device.

[0038] It is understandable that a storage battery is provided in the wireless pedal device to provide power support so that the pedal device can work independently without an external power supply.

[0039] In one embodiment of the utility model, a storage battery and a charging port are provided in the camera assembly.

[0040] It is understandable that a storage battery is provided in the camera assembly to provide power support to ensure stable operation and independent use of the camera.

[0041] In this embodiment, the endoscope control mainboard further includes a video storage module and a power management module connected to the main control CPU. The power management module is used to supply power to the endoscope mainboard, and the video storage module is used to store images captured by a camera or recorded videos.

[0042] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology, characterized in that: The endoscope device includes an endoscope control mainboard, a wireless foot pedal device, and a camera assembly; the wireless foot pedal device includes a foot switch, a first encryption module, and a first wireless transmission module connected in sequence; the endoscope control mainboard includes a first wireless receiving module, a first decryption module, and a main control CPU connected in sequence; The first encryption module is used to encrypt the photo signal or video recording signal generated by the foot switch and send it to the endoscope control mainboard via the first wireless transmission module. The first wireless receiving module is used to receive the photo signal or video recording signal sent by the first wireless transmission module and transmit it to the main control CPU after decryption by the first decryption module. The main control CPU is used to send a control signal according to the received photo signal or video recording signal to control the camera assembly to perform corresponding operations.

2. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera assembly includes a high-definition camera and an encoder module, and the high-definition camera is signal-connected to the encoder module.

3. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera assembly also includes a first wireless transceiver module, and the endoscope control mainboard also includes a second wireless transceiver module connected to the main control CPU, the first wireless transceiver module is used to receive the control signal sent by the main control CPU via the second wireless transceiver module and transmit it to the high-definition camera, and the first wireless transceiver module is also used to send the image data or video data generated by the high-definition camera and processed by the encoder module to the second wireless transceiver module.

4. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The endoscope control mainboard is provided with a plurality of video output interfaces.

5. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 4, characterized in that: The endoscope device also includes a display component, which is connected to the corresponding video output interface on the endoscope control mainboard.

6. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 4, characterized in that: The multiple video output interfaces include at least two interfaces among an HDMI interface, a DVI interface, a VGA interface, and an SDI interface.

7. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 5, characterized in that: The display component includes a display driving module and a display screen, and the display driving module is used to drive the display screen to display images.

8. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless pedal device is provided with a storage battery and a charging port.

9. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera assembly is provided with a storage battery and a charging port.

10. The endoscope device based on wireless transmission technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The endoscope control mainboard also includes a video storage module and a power management module connected to the main control CPU.

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