Remote medical endoscopic system based on 5G communication and control method

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of endoscopic systems, and particularly relates to a remote medical endoscopic system based on 5G communication, comprising: an endoscope unit; an image processing and transmitting unit; a video monitoring unit and a communication unit; and a monitoring platform. According to the technical scheme, the remote medical endoscopic system based on 5G communication is composed of an endoscope unit, an image processing and transmitting unit, a video monitoring unit, a communication unit and a monitoring platform, and the endoscope unit is arranged to collect images in the body of a patient; an image processing and transmitting unit is arranged to process and transmit images in the body of the patient; a short-range patient end module and a remote doctor end module are arranged in the video monitoring unit, and images in the body of a patient are displayed and recorded; a communication unit is arranged to connect a field with a remote doctor, the remote doctor communicates with a patient and a field medical worker, and meanwhile the field medical worker is guided to operate the endoscope unit; a monitoring platform is arranged to manage and store basic information, endoscopic images and medical advices of patients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of endoscopy systems, and in particular to a remote medical endoscopy system and a control method based on 5G communication. Background Art

[0002] With the development of medical imaging technology, medical endoscopes are widely used in electronic examinations of the human body, so as to collect images of various organs inside the human body and determine the lesion through image analysis.

[0003] Existing endoscopes only have local image display functions, and their auxiliary treatment is generally only performed in the hospital where they are located. Due to geographical restrictions, patients in remote areas cannot obtain professional medical services, and there is also a problem that medical resources cannot be fully utilized. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims at solving the problems in the prior art and proposes the following technical solutions:

[0005] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication includes:

[0006] An endoscope unit, the endoscope unit being used to capture in-vivo images and transmit the captured in-vivo images via a 5G network;

[0007] An image processing and transmission unit, the image processing and transmission unit comprising an image processing module and a data transmission module, the image processing module is used to receive the image captured by the endoscope unit for processing and enhancement to improve the image quality; the data transmission module transmits the processed image through a 5G network;

[0008] A video monitoring unit, the video monitoring unit includes a display module and a recording module, the display module is used to receive and display processed images, the display module includes a short-range patient end module and a long-range doctor end module; the recording module is used to record the endoscopic examination process;

[0009] A communication unit, the communication unit including a two-way audio system, the two-way audio system is used for real-time communication between the remote doctor and the patient and on-site medical staff;

[0010] The monitoring platform is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the endoscope unit includes an endoscope, and an insertion end of the endoscope is integrated with a camera and an imaging sensor for providing real-time image data.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the insertion end of the endoscope is also integrated with a biosensor for real-time monitoring of the patient's internal environment data;

[0013] The biosensor includes a pH sensor, a temperature sensor, and an oxygen sensor.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the monitoring platform includes a data storage module, which is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and doctor's orders;

[0015] The data storage module also stores basic parameter range values ​​of human biological information;

[0016] The value monitored by the biosensor is transmitted to the monitoring platform and compared with the basic parameter range value. If it is within the basic parameter range value, no reminder is given; if it is not within the basic parameter range value, an abnormal reminder is given.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the data storage module also stores organ images;

[0018] The monitoring platform also includes an image extraction module. The monitoring platform receives the image transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit. The image extraction module extracts organ features in the real-time image and compares it with the stored organ image to determine the organ position of the real-time image.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the monitoring platform further includes a data processing module, which is used to receive the patient's internal environment data monitored in real time by the biosensor and the image data transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit;

[0020] The environmental data and image data are fused and analyzed, and the pattern recognition algorithm is used to identify the organ characteristics and determine the organ location in the real-time image.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the communication unit also includes a video conferencing tool for real-time communication when the condition needs to be discussed or further guidance is required.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the remote monitoring platform is provided with a user interface for medical personnel to quickly search and analyze cases.

[0023] The control method of the remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to any one of the above items comprises the following steps:

[0024] S1. Image capture, using an endoscope unit to capture images inside the human body and transmit them over a 5G network;

[0025] S2. Image processing and transmission: the captured image is processed and enhanced using the image processing module, and the processed image is transmitted through the 5G network using the data transmission module;

[0026] S3. Image display and recording: The processed image is displayed by the near-range patient module and the remote doctor module, and recorded by the recording module; at the same time,

[0027] S4. Real-time communication: remote doctors communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time through a two-way audio system to handle the patient's condition;

[0028] S5. Information storage: use the monitoring platform to manage and store patients’ basic information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0030] 1. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this technical solution is composed of an endoscope unit, an image processing and transmission unit, a video monitoring unit, a communication unit, and a monitoring platform. An endoscope unit is set at the patient / medical end to collect images inside the patient's body; an image processing and transmission unit is set to process and transmit images inside the patient's body; a short-range patient-end module and a remote doctor-end module are set in the video monitoring unit to display and record images inside the patient's body; a communication unit is set to connect on-site and remote doctors, and the remote doctors communicate with patients and on-site medical staff, and at the same time guide on-site medical staff to operate the endoscope unit; a monitoring platform is set to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0031] 2. The telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this technical solution improves the accessibility and efficiency of medical services, enabling medical institutions to provide more efficient and safer telemedicine services; at the same time, the data transmission in this technical solution is based on 5G communication, which makes the transmitted images have a high refresh rate and can provide smooth and clear images, helping doctors to better observe the internal structure and lesion location. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication includes:

[0035] An endoscope unit, which is used to capture in-vivo images and transmit the captured in-vivo images via a 5G network;

[0036] An image processing and transmission unit, which includes an image processing module and a data transmission module. The image processing module is used to receive the image captured by the endoscope unit for processing and enhancement to improve the image quality; the data transmission module transmits the processed image through the 5G network;

[0037] A video monitoring unit, the video monitoring unit includes a display module and a recording module. The display module is used to receive and display processed images. The display module includes a short-range patient end module and a long-range doctor end module. The recording module is used to record the endoscopic examination process.

[0038] A communication unit, which includes a two-way audio system, which is used for remote doctors to communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time;

[0039] Monitoring platform, the monitoring platform is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0040] A control method for a remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication includes the following steps:

[0041] S1. Image capture, using an endoscope unit to capture images inside the human body and transmit them over a 5G network;

[0042] S2. Image processing and transmission: the captured image is processed and enhanced using the image processing module, and the processed image is transmitted through the 5G network using the data transmission module;

[0043] S3. Image display and recording: The processed image is displayed by the near-range patient module and the remote doctor module, and recorded by the recording module; at the same time,

[0044] S4. Real-time communication: remote doctors communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time through a two-way audio system to handle the patient's condition;

[0045] S5. Information storage: use the monitoring platform to manage and store patients’ basic information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0046] The telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication in the present technical solution is composed of an endoscope unit, an image processing and transmission unit, a video monitoring unit, a communication unit, and a monitoring platform, wherein an endoscope unit is set at the patient / medical care end to collect images inside the patient's body; an image processing and transmission unit is set to process and transmit images inside the patient's body; a short-range patient-end module and a remote doctor-end module are set in the video monitoring unit to display and record images inside the patient's body; a communication unit is set to connect on-site and remote doctors, and the remote doctors communicate with patients and on-site medical staff, and guide on-site medical staff to operate the endoscope unit; a monitoring platform is set to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images, and medical advice; the telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication in the present technical solution improves the accessibility and efficiency of medical services, enabling medical institutions to achieve more efficient and safer telemedicine services; at the same time, the data transmission in the present technical solution is based on 5G communication, so that the transmitted images have a high refresh rate, can provide smooth and clear images, and help doctors better observe internal structures and lesion locations.

[0047] Furthermore, in order to improve the practicality of the present telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication, the communication unit also includes a video conferencing tool for real-time communication when a condition needs to be discussed or further guidance is required.

[0048] Furthermore, in order to facilitate medical staff to quickly understand the basic conditions of patients, the remote monitoring platform is provided with a user interface for medical staff to quickly search and analyze cases.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] Extended from Example 1, the telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment includes: an endoscope unit, the endoscope unit is used to capture in-vivo images and transmit the captured in-vivo images through a 5G network;

[0051] An image processing and transmission unit, which includes an image processing module and a data transmission module. The image processing module is used to receive the image captured by the endoscope unit for processing and enhancement to improve the image quality; the data transmission module transmits the processed image through the 5G network;

[0052] A video monitoring unit, the video monitoring unit includes a display module and a recording module. The display module is used to receive and display processed images. The display module includes a short-range patient end module and a long-range doctor end module. The recording module is used to record the endoscopic examination process.

[0053] A communication unit, which includes a two-way audio system, which is used for remote doctors to communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time;

[0054] Monitoring platform, the monitoring platform is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0055] The endoscope unit in this embodiment includes an endoscope, and the insertion end of the endoscope is integrated with a camera and an imaging sensor for providing real-time image data, thereby solving the problem that doctors need to know the image of the lesion location in the patient's body.

[0056] In order to ensure the safe use of the remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment, the insertion end of the endoscope is also integrated with a biosensor for real-time monitoring of the patient's internal environmental data; the biosensor includes a pH sensor, a temperature sensor, and an oxygen sensor.

[0057] This technical solution, by adding a biosensor to the insertion end of the endoscope, monitors the patient's internal environmental data in real time, observes the patient's key indicators, helps doctors detect potential complications in a timely manner, and ensures patient safety.

[0058] Example 3

[0059] Extended from Example 2, the telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment includes: an endoscope unit, the endoscope unit is used to capture in-vivo images and transmit the captured in-vivo images through a 5G network;

[0060] An image processing and transmission unit, which includes an image processing module and a data transmission module. The image processing module is used to receive the image captured by the endoscope unit for processing and enhancement to improve the image quality; the data transmission module transmits the processed image through the 5G network;

[0061] A video monitoring unit, the video monitoring unit includes a display module and a recording module. The display module is used to receive and display processed images. The display module includes a short-range patient end module and a long-range doctor end module. The recording module is used to record the endoscopic examination process.

[0062] A communication unit, which includes a two-way audio system, which is used for remote doctors to communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time;

[0063] Monitoring platform, the monitoring platform is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0064] The endoscope unit comprises an endoscope, the insertion end of which is integrated with a camera and an imaging sensor for providing real-time image data.

[0065] The insertion end of the endoscope is also integrated with a biosensor for real-time monitoring of the patient's internal environmental data; the biosensor includes a pH sensor, a temperature sensor, and an oxygen sensor.

[0066] The 5G communication-based telemedicine endoscopy system in this technical solution adds a biosensor to the insertion end of the endoscope to monitor the patient's internal environmental data in real time, observe the patient's key indicators, and help doctors detect potential complications in a timely manner to ensure patient safety.

[0067] The monitoring platform includes a data storage module, which is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice;

[0068] The data storage module also stores the basic parameter range values ​​of human biological information;

[0069] The values ​​monitored by the biosensor are transmitted to the monitoring platform and compared with the basic parameter range values. If they are within the basic parameter range values, no reminder will be given. If they are not within the basic parameter range values, an abnormal reminder will be given.

[0070] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment transmits the environmental data of the patient's body monitored in real time by the biosensor to the data storage module, and compares it with the basic parameter range value of the human biological information stored in the data storage module. When the environmental data in the patient's body does not fall within the basic parameter range value, an abnormal reminder is set to assist the doctor in determining the location of the lesion.

[0071] Furthermore, to improve the practicality of the system, organ images are also stored in the data storage module; the monitoring platform also includes an image extraction module, which receives images transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit. The image extraction module extracts organ features in the real-time image and compares it with the stored organ image to determine the organ position of the real-time image.

[0072] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment transmits the images of the patient's body collected in real time by the endoscope unit to the image extraction module. The image extraction module extracts the organ features in the image and compares them with the organ images stored in the image extraction module to determine the organ position of the real-time image, and determine the position of the lesion in the human body at a macro level, thereby improving the clarity of the patient's understanding of his or her own illness.

[0073] Example 4

[0074] Extended from Example 3, the telemedicine endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment includes: an endoscope unit, the endoscope unit is used to capture in-vivo images and transmit the captured in-vivo images through a 5G network;

[0075] An image processing and transmission unit, which includes an image processing module and a data transmission module. The image processing module is used to receive the image captured by the endoscope unit for processing and enhancement to improve the image quality; the data transmission module transmits the processed image through the 5G network;

[0076] A video monitoring unit, the video monitoring unit includes a display module and a recording module. The display module is used to receive and display processed images. The display module includes a short-range patient end module and a long-range doctor end module. The recording module is used to record the endoscopic examination process.

[0077] A communication unit, which includes a two-way audio system, which is used for remote doctors to communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time;

[0078] Monitoring platform, the monitoring platform is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

[0079] The endoscope unit comprises an endoscope, the insertion end of which is integrated with a camera and an imaging sensor for providing real-time image data.

[0080] The insertion end of the endoscope is also integrated with a biosensor for real-time monitoring of the patient's internal environmental data; the biosensor includes a pH sensor, a temperature sensor, and an oxygen sensor.

[0081] The 5G communication-based telemedicine endoscopy system in this technical solution adds a biosensor to the insertion end of the endoscope to monitor the patient's internal environmental data in real time, observe the patient's key indicators, and help doctors detect potential complications in a timely manner to ensure patient safety.

[0082] The monitoring platform includes a data storage module, which is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and doctor's orders; the data storage module also stores basic parameter range values ​​of human biological information;

[0083] The values ​​monitored by the biosensor are transmitted to the monitoring platform and compared with the basic parameter range values. If they are within the basic parameter range values, no reminder will be given. If they are not within the basic parameter range values, an abnormal reminder will be given.

[0084] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment transmits the environmental data of the patient's body monitored in real time by the biosensor to the data storage module, and compares it with the basic parameter range value of the human biological information stored in the data storage module. When the environmental data in the patient's body does not fall within the basic parameter range value, an abnormal reminder is set to assist the doctor in determining the location of the lesion.

[0085] The data storage module also stores organ images; the monitoring platform also includes an image extraction module, which receives images transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit. The image extraction module extracts organ features in the real-time image and compares it with the stored organ image to determine the organ position of the real-time image.

[0086] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment transmits the images of the patient's body collected in real time by the endoscope unit to the image extraction module. The image extraction module extracts the organ features in the image and compares them with the organ images stored in the image extraction module to determine the organ position of the real-time image, and determine the position of the lesion in the human body at a macro level, thereby improving the clarity of the patient's understanding of his or her own illness.

[0087] The monitoring platform also includes a data processing module, which is used to receive the patient's internal environment data monitored in real time by the biosensor and the image data transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit;

[0088] The environmental data is fused with the image data for analysis, and pattern recognition algorithms, such as convolutional neural networks, are used to identify organ features and determine the organ location in the real-time image.

[0089] The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication in this embodiment adds a data processing module inside the monitoring platform, receives the patient's internal environmental data monitored in real time by the biosensor and the image data transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit, and performs a fusion analysis of the environmental data and the image data, and uses a pattern recognition algorithm to identify the organ characteristics and determine the organ position of the real-time image. It corrects the method of determining the lesion location by comparing the organ characteristics in the image with the organ image, thereby improving the accuracy of the system when used.

[0090] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them.

Claims

1. A remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication, characterized in that: include: An endoscope unit, the endoscope unit being used to capture in-vivo images and transmit the captured in-vivo images via a 5G network; An image processing and transmission unit, the image processing and transmission unit comprising an image processing module and a data transmission module, the image processing module is used to receive the image captured by the endoscope unit for processing and enhancement to improve the image quality; the data transmission module transmits the processed image through a 5G network; A video monitoring unit, the video monitoring unit includes a display module and a recording module, the display module is used to receive and display processed images, the display module includes a short-range patient end module and a long-range doctor end module; the recording module is used to record the endoscopic examination process; A communication unit, the communication unit including a two-way audio system, the two-way audio system is used for real-time communication between the remote doctor and the patient and on-site medical staff; The monitoring platform is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice.

2. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The endoscope unit comprises an endoscope, an insertion end of which is integrated with a camera and an imaging sensor for providing real-time image data.

3. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The insertion end of the endoscope is also integrated with a biosensor for real-time monitoring of the patient's internal environment data; The biosensor includes a pH sensor, a temperature sensor, and an oxygen sensor.

4. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The monitoring platform includes a data storage module, which is used to manage and store basic patient information, endoscopic images and medical advice; The data storage module also stores basic parameter range values ​​of human biological information; The value monitored by the biosensor is transmitted to the monitoring platform and compared with the basic parameter range value. If it is within the basic parameter range value, no reminder is given; if it is not within the basic parameter range value, an abnormal reminder is given.

5. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The data storage module also stores organ images; The monitoring platform also includes an image extraction module. The monitoring platform receives the image transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit. The image extraction module extracts organ features in the real-time image and compares it with the stored organ image to determine the organ position of the real-time image.

6. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The monitoring platform also includes a data processing module, which is used to receive the patient's internal environment data monitored in real time by the biosensor and the image data transmitted in real time by the endoscope unit; The environmental data and image data are fused and analyzed, and the pattern recognition algorithm is used to identify the organ characteristics and determine the organ location in the real-time image.

7. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The communication unit also includes a video conferencing tool for real-time communication when a condition needs to be discussed or further guidance is needed.

8. The remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The remote monitoring platform is provided with a user interface for medical personnel to quickly search and analyze cases.

9. The control method of the remote medical endoscopy system based on 5G communication according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Image capture, using an endoscope unit to capture images inside the human body and transmit them over a 5G network; S2. Image processing and transmission: the captured image is processed and enhanced using the image processing module, and the processed image is transmitted through the 5G network using the data transmission module; S3. Image display and recording. The processed image is displayed by the near-range patient module and the remote doctor module, and recorded by the recording module; at the same time, S4. Real-time communication: remote doctors communicate with patients and on-site medical staff in real time through a two-way audio system to handle the patient's condition; S5. Information storage: use the monitoring platform to manage and store patients’ basic information, endoscopic images and medical advice.