Systems with image capture capabilities

Abstract

The present invention provides a system with an image capture function, wherein the system with an image capture function is suitable for installing a guide and an expansion unit, and the expansion unit forms an operating channel, wherein the system includes an image capture unit, a processing unit and an installation unit, and the installation unit is suitable for being detachably installed on the operating channel of the expansion unit, the image capture unit is arranged in a working channel of the installation unit, the guide is installed in a mounting channel of the installation unit and the image capture unit is configured to capture image information of the guide extending from the installation port at the position of the installation port and the surrounding area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of image acquisition, and in particular to a system with an image capturing function. Background Art

[0002] In the medical field, treatments vary widely. Some require superficial manipulation, while others require invasive procedures. The human body has natural cavities, such as the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and urethra, and can also be artificially created to facilitate the insertion of instruments.

[0003] Currently, if a medical device is to be inserted into the body and placed at a predetermined location, a treatment or observation channel is generally constructed in advance, and the medical device is then inserted through this relatively fixed channel. However, the problem is that there are certain risks in the construction of this treatment or observation channel. For example, the human body is rich in blood vessels. If the operator directly forms this treatment or observation channel by puncture, the insertion may be too deep or too shallow. If the insertion is too deep, it may directly puncture the blood vessel and cause heavy bleeding. To reduce this risk, one method is to establish this treatment or observation channel under visual conditions.

[0004] Reference Attachment Figure 1A and attached Figure 1B As shown in FIG, two types of pipes currently used to establish channels are schematically shown. Figure 1A The pipe 1P has a first channel 110P and a second channel 120P and a first opening 101P and a second opening 102P corresponding to the first channel 110P and the second channel 120P respectively. The first opening 101P is connected to the first channel 110P, the second opening 102P is connected to the second channel 120P, and the first opening 101P and the second opening 102P are arranged flush. The first channel 110P is suitable for being installed with an image capture component, and the second channel 120P is suitable for being passed through a guide wire. The pipe 1P enters along the guide wire and adjusts the direction and speed of entry in a timely manner through the image captured by the image capture component. Figure 1BThe tube 1P' is similarly arranged with the first channel 110P', the second channel 120P', the first opening 101P', and the second opening 102P'. The main difference is that the first opening 101P', for mounting the image capture element, is positioned protruding relative to the second opening 102P'. In actual use, operators have found that the image capture elements on the tubes 1P and 1P' do not provide sufficient image capture performance, making it difficult to provide timely feedback to guide the operator in adjusting the direction and speed of insertion, which can lead to deviations in the puncture. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One advantage of the present invention is providing a system with an image capture function, wherein the system can capture desired images so that the channel establishment process can be effectively controlled based on the captured images. Another advantage of the present invention is providing a system with an image capture function, wherein the system can provide feedback of the captured images in a suitable manner so that an operator can conveniently adjust operations while observing.

[0006] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a system with an image capture function, wherein the system can capture images at appropriate locations so that operators can adjust operations in real time while observing.

[0007] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a system with an image capturing function, wherein the system can minimize the interference of tissue squeezing in the body when entering the body to collect image data, so that desired images can be collected.

[0008] Other advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and will be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, a system with an image capture function, which can achieve the aforementioned and other objects and advantages, is suitable for installing a guide and an expansion unit, wherein the expansion unit forms an operating channel, wherein the system with an image capture function comprises:

[0010] an image capturing unit, configured to capture image information;

[0011] a processing unit communicably connected to the image capturing unit to process image information obtained by the image capturing unit; and

[0012] A mounting unit adapted to be detachably mounted on the operating channel of the expansion unit, wherein the mounting unit has a working channel and a mounting channel and a working port and a mounting port respectively connected to the working channel and the mounting channel, wherein the mounting unit is mounted on the expansion unit, the working port and the mounting port are located outside the operating channel of the expansion unit, wherein the image capture unit is arranged on the working channel of the mounting unit, the guide is mounted on the mounting channel of the mounting unit, and the image capture unit is configured to capture image information of the guide extending from the mounting port at and around the mounting port.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the working port is arranged behind the mounting port to allow the image capture unit installed in the working channel to capture image information of the mounting port position from the front of the working port.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting port is arranged to extend forward from the working port, so as to allow the image capture unit installed in the working channel to capture image information of the mounting port position from the working port forward.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the installation unit includes a partition wall and a surrounding wall, wherein the surrounding wall is arranged around the periphery of the partition wall and the surrounding wall and the partition wall jointly define the working channel and the installation channel, and the surrounding wall portion forming the installation port protrudes from the opposite partition wall portion.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the installation unit is configured such that the guide member extending from the installation opening extends obliquely forward and toward the direction where the working channel is located.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting unit includes a partition wall and a surrounding wall, wherein the surrounding wall is arranged around the circumference of the partition wall and the surrounding wall and the partition wall jointly define the working channel and the mounting channel, and the partition wall is recessed inward at one end surface of the mounting opening to form a notch to allow the guide member installed in the mounting channel to extend obliquely toward the working channel under the guidance of the notch.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the installation opening is arranged to be inclined so as to guide the guide member extending from the installation opening to extend obliquely toward the working channel.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting unit includes a partition wall and a surrounding wall, wherein the surrounding wall is arranged around the circumference of the partition wall and the surrounding wall and the partition wall jointly define the working channel and the mounting channel, and the partition wall is recessed inward at one end surface of one end of the mounting port to form a notch to allow the guide installed in the mounting channel to capture image information by the image capture unit at the notch position.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the working channel and the installation channel are arranged side by side.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the installation unit forms a head end with a gradually decreasing cross-section, and the working port and the installation port are located at the head end.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting unit forms a flat head end, and the working port and the mounting port are overlapped to form a flat cross section.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the system with image capturing function further comprises a display unit, wherein the display unit is communicably connected to the processing unit to display image information.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the guide member extending from the mounting port is arranged in a meridian plane corresponding to the optical axis of the image capture unit so that the image captured by the guide member is located on a visual center axis of the image capture unit.

[0025] Further objects and advantages of the present invention will be fully apparent from an understanding of the following description and accompanying drawings.

[0026] These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description, accompanying drawings and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of a pipe fitting currently used to build a pipeline.

[0028] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of another pipe fitting currently used to build pipelines.

[0029] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system with an image capturing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the system with image capturing function according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an installation unit of the system with image capturing function according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5A 3 is a schematic diagram of the head end of the installation unit of the system with image capture function according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5B 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the head end of the mounting unit of the system with image capture function according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 3 is an application diagram of the installation unit of the system with image capturing function according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 7A 3 is a schematic diagram of an application of the mounting unit of the system with image capturing function according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0036] Figure 7B 2 is a schematic diagram of another application state of the mounting unit of the system with image capturing function according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the installation unit of the system with image capturing function according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the installation unit of the system with image capturing function according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0040] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0041] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through a medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and integrate different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as features of different embodiments or examples, unless otherwise inconsistent.

[0044] Application Overview

[0045] As shown in the background technology, during actual use, the existing tubes for establishing channels are limited by the structure of the tubes themselves, the arrangement of the first opening and the second opening, and the size requirements of the tubes themselves, and are unable to capture the desired image information. As a result, the entire process still faces the risk of improper puncture, which can easily lead to excessive puncture leading to heavy bleeding, or excessive puncture leading to shallow failure to reach the expected position.

[0046] As the tube is advanced toward the patient, the image capture element, located at the very front of the tube, continuously captures images. Because it cannot capture itself, if the tube is advanced too quickly, it has a high probability of penetrating into an unintended location, potentially causing injury. In other words, existing tubes used to establish access have a visual blind spot, preventing operators from taking timely and corrective actions.

[0047] The technical concept of this application is to creatively design relevant equipment while fully considering the actual application scenarios of establishing channels in the body, so that doctors can not only clearly observe the status in front during surgery, but also operate while seeing, which helps doctors complete the entire process of establishing channels quickly and efficiently.

[0048] Based on this, the present application provides a system with an image capture function, which includes an image capture unit, a processing unit and an installation unit, wherein the system is suitable for installing a guide and an expansion unit, the image capture unit is used to capture image information, and the processing unit is communicatively connected to the image capture unit to process the image information obtained by the image capture unit, wherein the installation unit is suitable for being detachably installed on the operating channel of the expansion unit, wherein the installation unit has a working channel and a mounting channel and a working port and a mounting port respectively connected to the working channel and the mounting channel, wherein the installation unit is installed on the expansion unit, and the working port and the mounting port are located outside the operating channel of the expansion unit, wherein the image capture unit is arranged on the working channel of the installation unit, the guide is installed on the mounting channel of the installation unit, and the image capture unit is configured to capture image information of the guide extending from the mounting port at and around the mounting port position.

[0049] Illustrative embodiments

[0050] With reference to the accompanying drawings of the present invention Figures 2 to 6 One embodiment of the present invention provides a system with an image capture function that can assist medical personnel in establishing a surgical or observation channel within the human body, animal body, or plant body. For example, during percutaneous nephroscopic kidney stone surgery, the system with an image capture function can be used to establish a surgical channel, and then the corresponding lithotripsy instrument can be placed through the surgical channel to the desired location.

[0051] In detail, the system with image capture function includes an image capture unit 10, a processing unit 20 and an installation unit 30. The image capture unit 10 is suitable for being installed on the installation unit 30, and the processing unit 20 is communicatively connected to the image capture unit 10 to process the image information captured by the image capture unit 10.

[0052] The system with image capture function may also include a guide 40 and an expansion unit 50, wherein the expansion unit 50 has an operating channel 500, the mounting unit 30 is suitable for being mounted on the expansion unit 50 and passing through the operating channel 500, and the guide 40 is suitable for being mounted on the mounting unit 30 to guide the mounting unit 30 into the body.

[0053] Pay special attention to the attached Figure 3 FIG2 illustrates an application process of the system with image capture functionality. First, the expansion unit 50, the guide 40, and the image capture unit 10 are each installed on the mounting unit 30. The guide 40 passes through the mounting unit 30, and the image capture unit 10 is fixedly mounted on the mounting unit 30. The mounting unit 30 passes through the expansion unit 50 and extends from the outside of the expansion unit 50. During operation, the operator gradually inserts the mounting unit 30 into the body, guided by the guide 40 and assisted by the image capture unit 10. Simultaneously, the expansion unit 50, which is positioned outside the mounting unit 30, is also inserted into the body. Then, based on the image information captured by the image capture unit 10, the operator or the operating device determines that the mounting unit 30 has been moved to the desired position. The operator then removes the mounting unit 30 with the image capture unit 10 from the expansion unit 50, restoring the operating channel 500 of the expansion unit 50 to an idle state. Finally, an operating unit 70 is delivered to the target position through the operating channel 500 provided by the retained expansion unit 50 to complete the entire process. The operating unit 70 can be a corresponding surgical instrument or a drug-carrying device.

[0054] In the above process, the mounting unit 30 can assist the image capturing unit 10 in capturing ideal image information to assist the operator in operating quickly and safely.

[0055] Specifically, please refer to the attached Figure 4 To the attached Figure 6The mounting unit 30 has a working channel 310, a mounting channel 320, and a working port 301 and a mounting port 302 respectively connected to the working channel 310 and the mounting channel 320. The working port 301 and the mounting port 302 are located at the ends of the mounting unit 30. When the mounting unit 30 is mounted on the expansion unit 50, the working port 301 and the mounting port 302 of the mounting unit 30 are exposed to the outside of the expansion unit 50 to collect as much surrounding environment information as possible before the mounting unit 30 and the expansion unit 50 move.

[0056] The image capture unit 10 is configured to capture image information of the guide member 40 extending from the installation port 302 at and around the installation port 302. In existing pipe fittings, it is difficult for the image capture member to capture image information of the installation port 302, which causes the following problems: the installation port 302 is in a blind spot. Once the guide member 40 is curled or blocked by stones, it is difficult for the operator to find it in time, which prolongs the pipe feeding time and increases the probability of accidents. In addition, the installation port 302 is in a blind spot, which makes it impossible for the operator to observe the environmental information at the front end of the installation unit 30, and this part is still in a blind penetration state.

[0057] By using the image capture unit 10 to capture the position information of the installation opening 302 , the above problem can be solved, and visual operation can be truly realized, which helps the operator to complete the entire operation in a shorter time while ensuring safety.

[0058] In more detail, the working port 301 is arranged on the rear side of the mounting port 302 and the relative positions of the working port 301 and the mounting port 302 are designed so that the image capture unit 10 installed on the working port 301 can capture image information of the mounting port 302 position.

[0059] The image capturing unit 10 may be an electronic camera device or an image transmission optical fiber device. Here, the electronic camera device is taken as an example for description.

[0060] A camera of the image capture unit 10 can be positioned at the working opening 301 and face forward to capture image information. It is understood that herein, the direction where the working opening 301 and the mounting opening 302 of the mounting unit 30 are located is considered to face forward, and the other end of the mounting unit 30 where the working opening 301 and the mounting opening 302 are not located is considered to face backward.

[0061] The installation opening 302 is disposed within a working range of the camera of the image capturing unit 10 , so that an image of the guide member 40 passing through the installation opening 302 can be captured.

[0062] It is worth mentioning that the installation port 302 is arranged at the front end of the installation unit 30, and the installation port 302 and the surrounding environment information of the installation port 302 can be captured by the image capture unit 10. Therefore, the image capture unit 10 can truly capture the information of the front end of the installation unit 30 to provide accurate information to the operator or the relevant operating system, thereby avoiding the situation where the front end of the installation unit 30 is inserted too deeply and the operator or the relevant operating system fails to adjust the operation in time.

[0063] The mounting port 302 is configured to extend forward from the position of the working port 301. The mounting port 302 and the working port 301 are arranged as compactly as possible to reduce the cross-sectional size of the portion of the mounting unit 30 that is first inserted into the body. In this embodiment, the mounting unit 30 forms an entire opening 300, and the mounting port 302 and the working port 301 are formed at the position of the opening 300, respectively. The shape of the opening 300 can be circular, elliptical or other shapes, and those skilled in the art can select them according to their needs. Preferably, the outline of the opening 300 is an arc-shaped structure to facilitate the smooth insertion of the mounting unit 30 into the body.

[0064] It is worth mentioning that in the present embodiment, the installation unit 30 forms the installation channel 320 and the working channel 310, and the installation channel 320 and the working channel 310 are configured to "divide first and then merge". In detail, the installation unit 30 includes a surrounding wall 31 and a partition wall 32, and the partition wall 32 separates the spaces formed by the surrounding wall 31 into the installation channel 320 and the working channel 310 respectively. It is understandable that the partition wall 32 can be fully enclosed, hollow, arranged at intervals, or arranged continuously. That is to say, at each position of the partition wall 32, the working channel 310 and the installation channel 320 can be continuous and not connected to each other, or can be connected at intervals.

[0065] The periphery of the surrounding wall 31 and the periphery of the partition wall 32 define the shapes of the installation opening 302 and the working opening 301, respectively, and the shapes of the installation opening 302 and the working opening 301 can be defined separately without interfering with each other. The same portion of the partition wall 32 defines both the installation opening 302 and the working opening 301. The periphery of the partition wall 32 forming the installation opening 302 or the working opening 301 is configured to be concave inward to form a notch 303, wherein the notch 303 connects the working channel 310 and the installation channel 320, thereby forming a "first separation, then connection" structure. That is, the working channel 310 and the installation channel 320 are first separated by the partition wall 32, and then, due to the notch 303 formed by the partition wall 32, they are connected to each other again. The notch 303 allows the image capture unit 10 to capture image information of the guide member 40 in advance. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the working channel 310 and the installation channel 320 may be always separated, that is, the notch 303 may not be provided.

[0066] Furthermore, the guide member 40 extending from the mounting port 302 is configured to extend obliquely toward the front working channel 310 so that the image capture unit 10 can capture the guide member 40 in a timely manner. In existing pipe fittings, the direction of the image capture member and the direction of the guide wire are arranged parallel to each other. The guide member 40 is arranged obliquely after extending from the mounting port 302 so that at least part of the image of the guide member 40 is located on the optical axis of the image capture unit 10, which is beneficial for the display of subsequent images. The inclined guide member 40 can be located on a meridian image plane of the camera of the image capture unit 10. It is understandable that the guide member 40 can be arranged below or above the image capture unit 10 in the up-down direction, or to the left or right of the image capture unit 10 in the left-right direction.

[0067] The guide member 40 extending from the mounting opening 302 is arranged at an angle, facilitating a compact arrangement of the head end 36 of the mounting unit 30 and facilitating installation of the mounting unit 30. According to conventional designs, if the guide member 40 is desired to be angled from the mounting opening 302, at least a portion of the mounting channel 320 may also need to be angled relative to the working channel 310, thereby increasing the cross-sectional area of the mounting unit 30. In this embodiment, the working channel 310 and the majority of the mounting channel 320 can still remain parallel, even at the head end 36. In other words, achieving the angled extension of the guide member 40 does not require increasing the cross-sectional area of the mounting unit 30.

[0068] Specifically, the surrounding wall 31 and the partition wall 32 of the mounting unit 30 define the mounting opening 302 and the working opening 301, respectively. The surrounding wall 31 and the partition wall 32 can also, together or individually, guide the guide member 40. The head end 36 of the mounting unit 30 is designed with a gradually decreasing cross-section, with the cross-section decreasing as it approaches the working opening 301 and the mounting opening 302. The surrounding wall 31 defining the working channel 310 at the head end 36 is inclined, extending forward while tilting forward toward the working channel 310 to guide the guide member 40 forward and toward the working channel 310. Furthermore, with the cooperation of the notch 303 in the partition wall 32, the inclined guide member 40 is not restricted by the partition wall 32 at the notch 303, allowing it to tilt toward the working channel 310. The size of the notch 303 and the inclination of the surrounding wall 31 at the head end 36 can be set as required to obtain the guide member 40 with a desired inclination.

[0069] It can be understood that the inclination of the guide member 40 can be achieved by depending on the arrangement of the surrounding wall 31 and the partition wall 32, or by depending on the arrangement of the mounting port 302. The mounting port 302 can be arranged to be inclined toward the direction of the working channel 310 to constrain the guide member 40 extending from the mounting port 302 to be arranged to be inclined toward the direction of the working channel 310.

[0070] In this embodiment, the mounting unit 30 has an end surface 33 with the opening 300 formed therein. The end surface 33 includes a working end surface 331 and a mounting end surface 332. The working end surface 331 defines at least a portion of the working opening 301, while the mounting end surface 332 defines at least a portion of the mounting opening 302. The working end surface 331 is configured as an inclined arc, with the side of the working end surface 331 facing away from the mounting end surface 332 extending forward and inward to the mounting end surface 332. The mounting end surface 332 can be configured as a substantially planar arc and can be relatively perpendicular to a central axis of the image capture unit 10. In other words, the working opening 301 has a relatively sharp inclination, while the mounting opening 302 has a relatively gentle inclination. Those skilled in the art can adjust the arrangement of the end surface 33 of the mounting unit 30 as needed.

[0071] Furthermore, regarding the installation opening 302, the surrounding wall 31 forming the installation opening 302 protrudes from the partition wall 32 forming the installation opening 302, thereby forming a structure similar to a hat brim. This "hat brim" structure can protect the guide member 40 and reduce the impact of the body tissue squeezing the guide member 40 during the forward advancement of the installation unit 30.

[0072] With respect to the working port 301, the surrounding wall 31 forming the working port 301 can be arranged in a similar position to the partition wall 32 forming the working port 301, thereby reducing obstruction to the image capture unit 10. It is understood that when the image capture unit 10 is installed in the working channel 310, the working port 301 restricts the image capture unit 10 so that the camera of the image capture unit 10 is in a relatively stable position.

[0073] The shapes of the mounting opening 302 and the working opening 301 can be configured separately and can be circular, elliptical, or other structures. In this embodiment, the opening 300 of the mounting unit 30 is configured to be flat, and accordingly, the head end 36 of the mounting unit 30 is flat to facilitate installation of the mounting unit 30. The mounting opening 302 and the working opening 301 can each be circular, and the mounting opening 302 and the working opening 301 can overlap to form a flat shape.

[0074] Furthermore, the system with image capture function may further include a display unit 60, wherein the display unit 60 is communicatively connected to the processing unit 20 to display image information. The display unit 60 may be a physical display or a virtual display screen, for example, projected by a projection device. The image captured by the image capture unit 10 is displayed on the display unit 60. Figure 7A and 7B As shown, different display effects according to two embodiments of the present invention are illustrated.

[0075] In the attached Figure 7A In the illustrated embodiment, the image capture unit 10 is positioned above the guide member 40. During installation of the mounting unit 30, the image capture unit 10 remains above the guide member 40. On the display unit 60, at least a portion of the guide member 40 is positioned at the visual center of the display unit 60, and the guide member 40 extends upward from below. The mounting opening 302 is located slightly below the entire display unit 60.

[0076] In the attached Figure 7BIn the illustrated embodiment, the image capture unit 10 is positioned below the guide member 40. During installation of the mounting unit 30, the image capture unit 10 remains above the guide member 40. On the display unit 60, at least a portion of the guide member 40 is positioned at the visual center of the display unit 60, and the guide member 40 extends downward from above. The mounting opening 302 is located slightly above the entire display unit 60.

[0077] It is understood that, based on the structural design of the mounting unit 30, the relative position of the guide member 40 and the image capture unit 10 is controlled. Therefore, the portion of the guide member 40 located on the meridional image plane of the image capture unit 10 can be displayed at the visual center of the display unit 60, thereby ensuring consistency between the operator's visual perception and control operations. In other words, after receiving the display results from the display unit 60, the operator can directly adjust the orientation and speed of the mounting unit 30 based on the displayed results, and the actual position of the mounting unit 30 can be adjusted accordingly. In other words, the actual adjustment is consistent with the visual result, and there is no visual deviation that requires the operator to think before making adjustments.

[0078] It is worth mentioning that compared with the Figure 1A and attached Figure 1B The installation unit 30 of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, forms a "brim" structure during use, thereby reducing the impact of compression of the body tissue in front on the field of vision. However, in actual use, it has been found that the guide member 40 of the current tube for establishing a channel is directly exposed to the outside, which can easily be squeezed inward by the body tissue, making it difficult for the operator to see the front and also affecting the stability of the guide member 40.

[0079] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mounting unit 30 is an integrated structure, and the working channel 310 and the mounting channel 320 can be formed by molding or injection molding. The manufacturing material of the mounting unit 30 can be selected as needed, and can be medical sterile or antibacterial materials, and can be plastic or metal.

[0080] According to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8As shown, the mounting unit 30 may include an outer tube 33 and two inner tubes 34, wherein the inner tubes 34 are respectively formed with the working channel 310 and the mounting channel 320, and the inner tubes 34 are mounted on the outer tube 33. In other words, the working channel 310 and the mounting channel 320 are arranged integrally, but are arranged separately from the outer tube 33. The expansion unit 50 may be connected to the outer tube 33. Of course, it is understandable that the outer tube 33 may not be provided, and the expansion unit 50 may be directly arranged outside the inner tube 34. The working channel 310 and the mounting channel 320 may be connected to each other or separated at positions other than the notch 303.

[0081] According to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 As shown, the mounting unit 30 may include an outer tube 33 and two inner tubes 34, one inner tube 34 forming the working channel 310, and the other inner tube 34 forming the mounting channel 320. The two inner tubes 34 are mounted within the outer tube 33. At the head end 36 of the mounting unit 30, the two inner tubes 34 may be connected to each other and a portion thereof may be removed to form the notch 303.

[0082] It is understood that the head end 36 of the mounting unit 30 can be a separate component that can be detachably mounted on a mounting body 35 of the mounting unit 30. Optionally, the head end 36 and the mounting body 35 of the mounting unit 30 can be integrally formed. The working channel 310 and the mounting unit 30 can be arranged parallel to each other at the mounting body 35, and non-parallel to each other at the head end 36, for example, forming an angle, or parallel to each other, but with the cross-section of the head end 36 being smaller than the cross-section of the mounting body 35.

[0083] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. A system with an image capture function, adapted for mounting a guide and an expansion unit, wherein the expansion unit forms an operating channel, characterized in that: include: an image capturing unit, configured to capture image information; a processing unit communicably connected to the image capturing unit to process image information obtained by the image capturing unit; as well as A mounting unit, which is suitable for being detachably mounted on the operating channel of the expansion unit, wherein the mounting unit has a working channel and a mounting channel and a working port and a mounting port respectively connected to the working channel and the mounting channel, wherein the mounting unit is mounted on the expansion unit, and the working port and the mounting port are located outside the operating channel of the expansion unit, wherein the image capture unit is arranged forward at the working port of the mounting unit, the guide is mounted on the mounting channel of the mounting unit and extends from the mounting port, and the mounting port is arranged at the front end of the mounting unit and is located within the working range of the image capture unit, so that the image capture unit is configured to capture image information of the guide extending from the mounting port at and around the mounting port.

2. The system with image capture function according to claim 1, wherein the working port is arranged behind the mounting port to allow the image capture unit installed in the working channel to capture image information of the mounting port position from the working port forward.

3. The system with image capture function according to claim 1, wherein the mounting port is arranged to extend forward from the working port to allow the image capture unit installed in the working channel to capture image information of the mounting port position from the working port forward.

4. A system with image capture function according to claim 1, wherein the mounting unit includes a partition wall and a surrounding wall, wherein the surrounding wall is arranged around the periphery of the partition wall and the surrounding wall and the partition wall jointly define the working channel and the mounting channel, and the surrounding wall portion forming the mounting port protrudes from the opposite partition wall portion. 5 . The system with an image capturing function according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting unit is configured such that the guide member extending from the mounting opening extends obliquely forward and toward a direction where the working channel is located.

6. A system with image capture function according to claim 5, wherein the mounting unit includes a partition wall and a surrounding wall, wherein the surrounding wall is arranged around the circumference of the partition wall and the surrounding wall and the partition wall jointly define the working channel and the mounting channel, and the partition wall is recessed inward at one end surface of one end of the mounting port to form a notch to allow the guide member mounted on the mounting channel to extend obliquely toward the working channel under the guidance of the notch. 7 . The system with an image capturing function according to claim 5 , wherein the mounting port is arranged to be inclined so as to guide the guide member extending from the mounting port to extend obliquely toward the working channel.

8. A system with image capture function according to claim 1, wherein the mounting unit includes a partition wall and a surrounding wall, wherein the surrounding wall is arranged around the circumference of the partition wall and the surrounding wall and the partition wall jointly define the working channel and the mounting channel, and the partition wall is recessed inward at one end surface of one end of the mounting port to form a notch to allow the guide installed in the mounting channel to capture image information by the image capture unit at the notch position.

9. The system with image capture function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the working channel and the mounting channel are arranged side by side.

10. The system with image capturing function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mounting unit forms a head end with a gradually decreasing cross-section, and the working port and the mounting port are located at the head end.

11. The system with image capturing function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mounting unit forms a flat head end, and the working port and the mounting port are overlapped to form a flat cross section.

12. The system with image capturing function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a display unit, wherein the display unit is communicably connected to the processing unit to display image information.

13. The system with image capture function according to claim 12, wherein the guide member extending from the mounting port is arranged in a meridian plane corresponding to the optical axis of the image capture unit so that the image captured by the guide member is located on a visual distance center axis of the image capture unit.

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