Energy output device, method, storage medium and operating system

Abstract

The present application discloses an energy output device, method, storage medium and operating system, which relate to the field of high-end medical devices, wherein the device includes: a first sensor for detecting the clamping pressure value when the user clamps; a second sensor for detecting the temperature value of the user contact surface; a signal processing unit for judging that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective if the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the temperature value of the user contact surface of the second sensor simultaneously meet the set conditions; an energy output unit for outputting energy to the target tissue if the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective. The device, method, medium and system of the present application ensure that the surgical equipment performs treatment operations only when the clamping state is effective, thereby improving the success rate and safety of surgical treatment, reducing the burden of manual judgment on doctors, reducing the risk of misoperation, and avoiding treatment failure due to insufficient clamping or incomplete contact.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of high-end medical devices, and in particular to an energy output device, method, storage medium and operating system. Background Art

[0002] In the medical device field, energy delivery devices, such as ultrasonic surgical instruments, electro-energy surgical instruments, and laser surgical instruments, have been widely used in various surgical procedures. These devices deliver energy to the patient's tissue, achieving therapeutic effects such as tissue cutting, hemostasis, or healing. During surgery, doctors typically need to clamp the target tissue and deliver energy. Traditional methods often require doctors to rely on their own experience, using their eyes and hands to determine whether the clamping force is appropriate to ensure the device's output is effective and effective.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, the need for doctors to simultaneously clamp and press buttons can cause hand deformation, leading to ineffective clamping and, in turn, impacting surgical outcomes. Specifically, doctors often manually activate the device's energy output after determining whether clamping is successful. During this process, the clamping and button-pressing actions can conflict, making it impossible to maintain a stable clamping force, ultimately impacting the device's output and treatment outcomes.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the operation method in the existing technology to avoid clamping failure due to improper hand movements and ensure that the energy output device can perform treatment more efficiently and accurately has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] A technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is how to provide an energy output device, method, storage medium and operating system to solve the problems in the prior art of clamping failure caused by improper hand movements and low efficiency and accuracy of the output device.

[0006] To address the above scenarios, in a first aspect, embodiments of the present application provide an energy output device, comprising:

[0007] The first sensor is used to detect the clamping pressure value when the user clamps;

[0008] The second sensor is used to detect the temperature of the user contact surface;

[0009] a signal processing unit connected to the first sensor and the second sensor, configured to determine that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective if the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor simultaneously meet set conditions;

[0010] The energy output unit is connected to the signal processing unit and is used to output energy to the target tissue if the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0012] A signal processing unit is used to determine that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is a valid state when the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value and the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the signal processing unit is used to determine that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is invalid when the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than a preset pressure value or when the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is less than a preset temperature value.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0015] a handle unit, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are arranged on the handle unit;

[0016] A signal source unit, comprising a square wave generating unit, a signal shaping unit, a first isolation transformer, and a second isolation transformer, wherein the square wave generating unit and the signal shaping unit are used to convert the square wave signal into a sine wave signal and provide the signal to the handle unit;

[0017] in,

[0018] The first sensor is connected to the first isolation transformer,

[0019] The second sensor is connected to the second isolation transformer,

[0020] The first isolation transformer and the second isolation transformer are used for electrical isolation and signal transmission between the signal source unit and the handle unit.

[0021] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes:

[0022] At least two electrodes are provided inside the first sensor.

[0023] When the user grips the handle unit, the at least two electrodes are short-circuited, and the impedance of the secondary of the first isolation transformer changes from no-load to short-circuit;

[0024] The equivalent impedance of the primary side of the first isolation transformer will also become extremely small, and the effective value of the current signal at the first detection point will become smaller;

[0025] When the signal of the first detection point is collected by the single chip microcomputer and the calculated current effective value is less than the first set current, it is determined that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value.

[0026] In combination with the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the user releases the grip on the handle unit, the first sensor returns to a normal state, the secondary impedance of the first isolation transformer returns to no-load, the equivalent impedance of the primary of the first isolation transformer also becomes maximum, and the effective value of the signal at the first detection point increases.

[0027] The single chip computer collects the signal of the first detection point and calculates that the effective value of the current value at the first detection point is greater than or equal to the first set current, and determines that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value.

[0028] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes:

[0029] When the user grips the handle unit, the impedance of the second sensor is greater than that at room temperature, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer increases, the equivalent impedance of the primary of the second isolation transformer also increases, and the effective value of the signal at the second signal point increases;

[0030] When the signal at the second signal point is collected by the single chip microcomputer and the corresponding signal current value is calculated to be greater than or equal to the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value.

[0031] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the user loosens their grip on the handle unit, the temperature surrounding the second sensor reaches room temperature, the impedance of the thin film sensor is smaller than when tissue is present, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer decreases, the equivalent impedance of the primary also decreases, and the effective value of the signal at the second signal point is reduced.

[0032] When the single chip microcomputer collects the signal at the second signal point and calculates that the corresponding signal current value is less than the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor is less than the preset temperature value.

[0033] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0034] The energy output unit is used to output energy of different intensities to the target tissue according to the user clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the user temperature value and the ambient temperature value detected by the second sensor.

[0035] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes:

[0036] The signal processing unit is further configured to set different clamping pressure values detected by the first sensor and target tissue temperature values detected by the second sensor according to different users to adapt to different users.

[0037] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes:

[0038] The first sensor includes but is not limited to a thin film pressure sensor,

[0039] The thin film pressure sensor detects the clamping pressure signal when the user clamps;

[0040] A clamping pressure value is determined according to the pressure signal.

[0041] In combination with the first aspect, in some embodiments, according to the second sensor including but not limited to a thin film temperature sensor,

[0042] The thin film temperature sensor detects the impedance value of the target tissue when the user clamps it.

[0043] The temperature value of the target tissue is determined according to the impedance value.

[0044] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an energy output method, comprising:

[0045] The first sensor detects the clamping pressure value when the user clamps;

[0046] The second sensor detects the temperature of the contact surface when the user clamps it;

[0047] If the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor both meet the set conditions, it is determined that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective;

[0048] If the user's grip on the target tissue is effective, energy is output to the target tissue.

[0049] In conjunction with the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes:

[0050] When the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value and the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value, it is determined that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is in a valid state.

[0051] In conjunction with the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes:

[0052] When the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value or when the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is less than the preset temperature value, it is determined that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is invalid.

[0053] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a storage medium having an energy output control program stored thereon, wherein the energy output control program, when executed by a processor, implements any of the energy output methods described above.

[0054] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a surgical operating system, which includes: surgical equipment, including but not limited to ultrasonic surgical instruments, electric energy surgical instruments, laser surgical instruments, and the energy output device as described above, which is connected to the surgical equipment.

[0055] The energy output device, method, storage medium and operating system provided by the present application can accurately control the energy output according to the real-time clamping pressure and contact temperature data through intelligent detection and automatic judgment, ensuring that the treatment operation is only performed when the clamping state is valid, thereby improving the success rate and safety of surgical treatment. Through intelligent operation, the device reduces the burden of manual judgment of the doctor, reduces the risk of misoperation, and avoids treatment failure due to insufficient clamping or incomplete contact. At the same time, the electrical isolation design of the device enhances the safety of the system and prevents damage to the equipment or misoperation due to electrical faults. This technical solution improves the degree of automation of the equipment, enhances the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of medical operations, has broad application prospects, and is particularly suitable for surgical operations with high requirements for treatment precision.

[0056] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0057] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0058] The present invention can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0059] Figure 1 A structural block diagram showing an energy output device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 2 A structural block diagram showing an energy output device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the circuit structure of an energy output device according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0063] At the same time, it should be understood that for the convenience of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship.

[0064] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

[0065] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0066] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0067] Embodiments of the present application may be applied to a computer system / server that is operable with numerous other general-purpose or special-purpose computing system environments or configurations. Examples of well-known computing systems, environments, and / or configurations suitable for use with the computer system / server include, but are not limited to, personal computer systems, server computer systems, thin clients, thick clients, handheld or laptop devices, microprocessor-based systems, set-top boxes, programmable consumer electronics, network personal computers, minicomputer systems, mainframe computer systems, and distributed cloud computing technology environments including any of the foregoing.

[0068] Computer systems / servers may be described in the general context of computer-system-executable instructions, such as program modules, executed by the computer system. Generally, program modules may include routines, programs, objects, components, logic, data structures, and the like that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. Computer systems / servers may be implemented in distributed cloud computing environments, where tasks are performed by remote processing devices linked through a communications network. In distributed cloud computing environments, program modules may reside on local or remote computer system storage media, including storage devices.

[0069] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of an energy output device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the energy output device 100 includes:

[0070] The first sensor 101 is used to detect the clamping pressure value when the user clamps;

[0071] The second sensor 102 is used to detect the temperature of the user contact surface;

[0072] A signal processing unit 103 is connected to the first sensor 101 and the second sensor 102, and is used to determine that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective if the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor 101 and the temperature value of the user contact surface of the second sensor 102 both meet set conditions;

[0073] The energy output unit 104 is connected to the signal processing unit 103 and is used to output energy to the target tissue if the user's grip on the target tissue is effective.

[0074] Specifically, the energy output device provided in this application includes a first sensor 101 and a second sensor 102. The first sensor 101 is used to detect the clamping pressure applied by the user during clamping, while the second sensor 102 is used to detect the temperature of the contact surface. When the clamping pressure detected by the first sensor 101 reaches or exceeds a preset value (e.g., greater than or equal to 15N), and the contact surface temperature detected by the second sensor 102 is greater than or equal to the standard human body temperature (36-37°C) and significantly higher than the ambient temperature (e.g., 20°C), the system automatically determines that the clamping is effective. This energy output device can effectively distinguish whether the user has successfully contacted the target tissue, avoiding ineffective treatment or damage caused by improper contact.

[0075] The technical solution of the present application can significantly improve the automation level of the equipment and the accuracy of the surgery. When the clamping is effective, the signal processing unit 103 will trigger the energy output unit 104 to output energy of appropriate intensity to the target tissue for treatment. This process of automatic judgment and energy output avoids false triggering or misoperation that may be caused by manual operation of the doctor, effectively reduces the doctor's operating burden, and improves the success rate and safety of the operation. In addition, when the system detects that the clamping is invalid (such as insufficient pressure value or temperature value below the preset standard), it will stop energy output, thereby ensuring that treatment is only performed under correct clamping, reducing potential treatment risks. Through this intelligent operation, the present application can improve the reliability, accuracy and safety of medical equipment, and has broad application prospects.

[0076] In one embodiment, the signal processing unit 103 is used to determine that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is a valid state when the first sensor 101 detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to a preset pressure value and the second sensor 102 detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is greater than or equal to a preset temperature value.

[0077] Specifically, the signal processing unit 103 first receives and processes the clamping pressure signal from the first sensor 101 and the temperature signal from the second sensor 102, and compares these two signals with preset standard values. The signal processing unit 103 considers the clamping state to be valid when the following conditions are met:

[0078] The effective clamping pressure detected by the first sensor 101 must be greater than or equal to a preset pressure value. This pressure value is set based on the physical properties of the target tissue and the treatment requirements. Generally, this preset pressure value is adjusted based on different surgical scenarios and treatment needs. For example, for soft tissue, the pressure value may be set between 15N and 30N. By setting this pressure condition, the system ensures that the user's clamping force is sufficient to effectively secure the target tissue and provide a stable foundation for energy output. The contact surface temperature detected by the second sensor 102 must be greater than or equal to a preset temperature value. Since the target tissue generally matches the internal temperature of the human body, changes in the contact surface temperature can reflect whether effective contact has been established with the living tissue. In a common embodiment, the normal human body temperature ranges from 36°C to 37°C, while the ambient temperature is generally around 20°C. When the temperature detected by the second sensor 102 is greater than or equal to a preset standard temperature value (e.g., 36°C) and higher than the ambient temperature, it indicates that the sensor has successfully contacted the target tissue. This temperature detection can effectively distinguish between poor contact and avoid false positives caused by low temperature signals. By simultaneously satisfying these two conditions, the signal processing unit 103 determines that the user's grip on the target tissue is valid. Once the grip is confirmed to be valid, the signal processing unit 103 sends a signal to the energy output unit 104, triggering energy output and initiating the treatment. This process not only ensures treatment accuracy but also automatically avoids treatment risks associated with improper grip or incomplete contact.

[0079] This embodiment significantly enhances the intelligence and safety of the energy delivery device by integrating multiple pressure and temperature detection mechanisms. This intelligent judgment process reduces the operator's reliance on judgment, lowering the risk of human error. It also ensures that energy delivery occurs only when clamping and contact conditions meet standards, further improving the success rate and safety of surgical treatments.

[0080] In one embodiment, the signal processing unit 103 is used to determine that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is invalid when the first sensor 101 detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than a preset pressure value or when the second sensor 102 detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is less than a preset temperature value.

[0081] Specifically, when the signals detected by the first sensor 101 and the second sensor 102 do not meet preset criteria, the signal processing unit 103 determines that the user's grip on the target tissue is invalid and takes appropriate measures to prevent energy delivery. When the effective clamping pressure detected by the first sensor 101 is less than a preset pressure value, the signal processing unit 103 determines that the grip is invalid. The preset pressure value is set based on the physical properties of the target tissue, surgical requirements, and treatment objectives. If the pressure value is insufficient, the clamping force is insufficient and the target tissue cannot be effectively secured, making the treatment effect difficult to guarantee. For example, if the pressure value is less than 15N, the clamping is unstable, which can easily lead to inaccurate treatment or tissue damage. In this case, to avoid operational errors or surgical risks, the signal processing unit 103 determines that the grip is invalid and stops energy delivery. If the temperature of the user's contact surface detected by the second sensor 102 is less than a preset temperature value, the signal processing unit 103 also determines that the grip is invalid. Under normal circumstances, the human body's contact temperature range should be between 36°C and 37°C, while the ambient temperature is typically around 20°C. If the second sensor 102 detects a contact surface temperature below a preset reference temperature (e.g., below 36°C), this indicates incomplete contact or a failure to establish contact with the target tissue. This low temperature signal suggests the sensor may be in the wrong contact position or poor contact with the target tissue. To prevent treatment failure or injury caused by erroneous energy delivery, the signal processing unit 103 determines that clamping is invalid, ensuring energy delivery only when effective contact is established.

[0082] Figure 2 A structural block diagram of an energy output device according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the energy output device 200 includes a handle unit 105, on which the first and second sensors 101, 102 are mounted; and a signal source unit 106, which includes a square wave generator 109, a signal shaping unit 110, a first isolation transformer 107, and a second isolation transformer 108. The square wave generator and signal shaping unit are used to convert square wave signals into sinusoidal signals and provide them to the handle unit 105.

[0083] The first sensor 101 is connected to the first isolation transformer 107.

[0084] The second sensor 102 is connected to the second isolation transformer 108.

[0085] The first isolation transformer 107 and the second isolation transformer 108 are used for electrical isolation and signal transmission between the signal source unit 106 and the handle unit 105 .

[0086] Specifically, the handle unit 105 is an operating device of the device, and the user performs a clamping operation on the target tissue through the handle unit 105. The first sensor 101 and the second sensor 102 are respectively provided on the handle unit 105, and they work together to sense the effectiveness of clamping.

[0087] The signal source unit's primary function is to generate and shape signals suitable for transmission by the handle unit 105. The square wave generator uses the microcontroller's PWM (pulse width modulation) module to generate a square wave signal, typically at a specific frequency (e.g., 10 kHz), which serves as the system's basic signal source. This signal is subsequently converted into a sinusoidal signal to meet the sensor's operating requirements. The signal shaping unit converts the square wave signal into a sinusoidal signal. While square waves are easy to generate, they contain significant high-frequency noise, while sinusoidal signals are smoother and more suitable for sensor data processing. By using components such as capacitors and resistors, the signal shaping unit effectively removes noise and shapes the signal into a stable sinusoidal wave, which is then transmitted to the handle unit 105 for measurement and processing. The first isolation transformer 107 and the second isolation transformer 108 provide electrical isolation and signal transmission between the signal source unit and the handle unit 105. Electrical isolation between the signal source unit and the handle unit 105 is crucial because it prevents damage or malfunction caused by electrical faults or high voltages. The transformers transmit signals through electromagnetic induction, avoiding the electrical interference that can arise from direct connections. The first isolation transformer 107 and the second isolation transformer 108 are responsible for transmitting the signals from the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor to the signal source unit respectively, while maintaining electrical isolation to ensure safe and stable operation of the system.

[0088] The main function of the first isolation transformer 107 and the second isolation transformer 108 is to achieve electrical isolation between the signal source unit and the handle unit 105. These transformers use electromagnetic induction to transmit signals, thereby avoiding problems caused by direct electrical connection, such as current reversal or voltage fluctuations. Specifically, when the sensor in the handle unit 105 obtains a pressure signal or a temperature signal, these signals will be transmitted through the corresponding isolation transformer to ensure that the quality of the signal during the transmission process is not affected by electrical interference. Another important function of the first isolation transformer 107 and the second isolation transformer 108 is to provide protection in the event of a system failure. When a short circuit or failure occurs in the sensor or related circuit of the handle unit 105, the isolation transformer can effectively prevent high voltage or noise signals from being fed back to the signal source unit, thereby avoiding damage to the equipment. Through this design, the present application ensures that the equipment can still work stably and reliably in a complex surgical environment, reducing potential safety hazards caused by electrical failures.

[0089] In one embodiment, at least two electrodes are provided inside the first sensor. When the user clamps the handle unit 105, the at least two electrodes are short-circuited, and the impedance of the secondary of the first isolation transformer 107 changes from no-load to short-circuit; the equivalent impedance of the primary of the first isolation transformer 107 will also become extremely small, and the effective value of the current signal at the first detection point will become smaller; when the signal of the first detection point is collected by the single-chip microcomputer and the effective value of the current is calculated to be less than the first set current, it is determined that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value.

[0090] In one embodiment, when the user releases the clamping handle unit 105, the first sensor 101 returns to normal state, the secondary impedance of the first isolation transformer 107 returns to no-load, the equivalent impedance of the primary of the first isolation transformer 107 will also become extremely large, and the effective value of the signal at the first detection point becomes larger. The single-chip microcomputer collects the signal at the first detection point and calculates that the effective value of the current value at the first detection point is greater than or equal to the first set current, and determines that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value.

[0091] The present application adopts a pressure sensor design with at least two electrodes, which can detect the clamping state in real time and accurately, and automatically trigger energy output when the pressure meets the preset standard. This intelligent detection method avoids the mistakes of traditional manual operation and reduces the potential risks caused by insufficient clamping, excessive clamping force or too little clamping force. The electrical isolation design of the electrode short-circuit triggering mechanism and the isolation transformer can ensure the stability and security of the data during signal transmission. In addition, when the user relaxes the clamping handle unit 105, the first sensor 101 will return to normal, the secondary impedance of the first isolation transformer 107 will return to no-load, the effective value of the signal at the first detection point will increase, the single-chip microcomputer will collect the signal again and determine whether the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value, thereby automatically stopping the energy output. This ensures that the device will only perform treatment when the clamping is effective, further ensuring the safety of the patient.

[0092] In one embodiment, when the user clamps the handle unit 105, the impedance of the second sensor 102 is greater than that at room temperature, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer 108 becomes larger, and the equivalent impedance of the primary of the second isolation transformer 108 will also become larger, and the effective value of the signal detected at the second signal point will increase; when the signal at the second signal point is collected by the single-chip microcomputer and the corresponding signal current value is calculated to be greater than or equal to the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor 102 is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value.

[0093] In one embodiment, when the user releases the grip on the handle unit 105, the ambient temperature of the second sensor 102 reaches room temperature, the impedance of the thin film sensor is smaller than when there is tissue, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer 108 decreases, the equivalent impedance of the primary also decreases, and the effective value of the signal at the second signal detection point decreases.

[0094] When the single chip microcomputer collects the signal at the second signal point and calculates that the corresponding signal current value is less than the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor 102 is less than the preset temperature value.

[0095] By introducing the second sensor 102 and using it in conjunction with the second isolation transformer 108, the system can automatically monitor the effectiveness of clamping during surgery and determine the accuracy of contact based on temperature changes. Specifically, the system determines effective contact with the target tissue by detecting temperature changes in real time. When clamping is effective, it triggers energy delivery. This not only improves the accuracy of energy delivery but also reduces the risk of misoperation and treatment failure.

[0096] In one embodiment, the energy output unit 104 is configured to output energy of different intensities to the target tissue according to the user clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor 101 and the user temperature value and the ambient temperature value detected by the second sensor 102 .

[0097] In one embodiment, the signal processing unit 103 is further configured to set different clamping pressure values detected by the first sensor 101 and target tissue temperature values detected by the second sensor 102 according to different users to adapt to different users.

[0098] Specifically, through an intelligent signal processing mechanism, the intensity of energy output can be dynamically adjusted according to the real-time data from the first sensor 101 and the second sensor 102, thereby ensuring the accuracy and safety of the treatment. When the detection data of the first sensor 101 and the second sensor 102 simultaneously meet the preset conditions, the energy output unit 104 will be activated and output energy of appropriate intensity. This adjustment process is based on real-time data and can flexibly respond to changes in clamping force and temperature. For example, when the clamping pressure is high, the system can output higher intensity energy for treatment; when the clamping pressure is low, the system will automatically reduce the energy output to ensure accuracy and safety during the treatment process. Through this intelligent adjustment, the energy output unit 104 not only improves the automation level of the equipment, but also effectively avoids misoperation caused by improper clamping, ensuring the efficiency of treatment and the safety of patients.

[0099] In one embodiment, the first sensor 101 includes but is not limited to a thin film pressure sensor, which detects the clamping pressure signal when the user clamps; and determines the clamping pressure value based on the pressure signal. Specifically, the first sensor 101 includes but is not limited to a thin film pressure sensor, which is used to detect in real time the clamping pressure signal applied by the user when clamping. The thin film pressure sensor senses the pressure changes applied to the target tissue, converts it into an electrical signal, and provides it to the signal processing unit 103. The signal processing unit 103 determines the clamping pressure value based on the received pressure signal. The pressure value is used to determine whether the clamping force of the user meets the preset standard, ensure that the clamping is firm and effectively fixes the target tissue, and provide accurate basic data for subsequent treatment operations.

[0100] In one embodiment, the second sensor 102 includes but is not limited to a thin film temperature sensor, which detects the impedance value of the target tissue when clamped by the user, and determines the temperature value of the target tissue based on the impedance value. Specifically, the second sensor 102 includes but is not limited to a thin film temperature sensor, which is used to detect the contact surface temperature of the target tissue when clamped by the user. The thin film temperature sensor indirectly obtains temperature information by measuring the impedance change of the contact part with the target tissue. Since the temperature of living tissue is usually high and the ambient temperature is low, the impedance of the sensor will change with the temperature change. The signal processing unit 103 calculates and determines the temperature value of the target tissue based on the impedance value measured by the sensor. The change in temperature value can reflect whether the contact is sufficient, help determine whether effective contact is established with the target tissue, and thus provide an important basis for the effectiveness of energy output.

[0101] In an embodiment of the present invention, a calculation method for a thin film pressure sensor involves real-time monitoring of changes in the sensor's resistance characteristics when pressure is applied to a clamp. Typically, before surgery, the clamp's clamping force on the blood vessel should be controlled between 15 and 30 N to ensure stable clamping and accurate treatment. To accurately detect the clamping state, the thin film pressure sensor in the clamp senses the applied clamping pressure and changes its resistance characteristics based on the pressure change. Specifically, as pressure increases, the resistance of the thin film pressure sensor decreases. This change is achieved by changes in the resistance characteristics of the sensor material. When the clamping force reaches 15 N, the resistance of the thin film pressure sensor drops significantly, falling below 10 ohms. This change is due to the sensor material's response to pressure. When the sensor resistance decreases to 10 ohms, the resistance of the transformer's secondary winding is approximately 100 ohms, and the AC current flowing through the secondary winding is approximately 10 mA. Since the transformer's primary-to-secondary winding ratio is 2:1, changes in the secondary winding current cause changes in the primary winding current, resulting in a primary winding current of 5 mA. Due to the internal resistance of the primary winding circuit (approximately 200 ohms), the RMS voltage at the primary winding acquisition point increases, reaching 1V. This allows the system to determine the clamping status based on changes in the voltage signal. When the RMS voltage of the primary winding reaches or exceeds 1V, the microcontroller acquires and analyzes the signal. At this point, the threshold is set to 1V, which determines that the clamp has effectively grasped the vessel. Once this determination is triggered, the system enters energy delivery mode and begins the corresponding treatment. This method accurately detects the clamping status and provides a direct feedback mechanism based on changes in the voltage signal, ensuring that energy delivery is only initiated when the clamping strength meets the preset standard. This approach avoids treatment failures caused by insufficient or unstable clamping, improving the accuracy and safety of the treatment process.

[0102] This application can determine whether the doctor has successfully clamped the target tissue by detecting changes in the thin film temperature and pressure sensor on the handle. When the standard is reached, the energy output device will automatically activate the output, ensuring a high success rate and achieving the best results. This method can greatly simplify the surgeon's operating steps, effectively reduce the doctor's hand fatigue, and increase the success rate of the operation. Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the circuit structure of an energy output device according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 As shown, the energy output device 200 includes a front handle unit, a signal source unit, a signal monitoring unit and an energy output unit.

[0103] Specifically, the front handle unit allows the doctor to clamp the surgical site and apply the output energy to it. The unit also contains two sensors: a thin film pressure sensor and a thin film temperature sensor. The function of the thin film pressure sensor is that when the doctor performs a clamping operation, the target tissue will produce a squeezing effect at the location of the pressure sensor, causing its internal deformation. When the predetermined pressure is reached, the two ends of the sensor are short-circuited. The thin film temperature sensor is made of platinum metal as the base material and utilizes the temperature characteristics of platinum metal (its impedance value is different at different temperatures). When living tissue contacts the sensor, the impedance value of the sensor will change significantly because the temperature of the living tissue is higher than the ambient temperature of the operating room.

[0104] The signal source unit includes a square wave generating part, usually a single-chip microcomputer, and a signal shaping part R1, C1, T1 (R2, C2, T2). The working principle is that the single-chip microcomputer sends a 10kHz square wave signal at the IO pin through the internal PWM function module, and then converts the square wave signal into a sine wave signal through the signal shaping part, and sends it to the handle unit through the secondary of the isolation transformer. The isolation transformer has two functions: first, if the handle unit fails and causes the sensor to short-circuit, the presence of the isolation transformer will not cause damage to the signal source unit; second, when energy output is carried out, it is often accompanied by high voltage. The isolation transformer can effectively isolate the high-frequency and high-voltage signal to ensure that the signal source unit circuit will not be damaged by breakdown.

[0105] The signal monitoring and energy output unit consists of a signal acquisition component, typically a single-chip microcontroller (MCU), a calculation and judgment component, also typically a single-chip microcontroller, and an energy output component. The MCU uses its internal ADC to collect the two detection signals. After a cycle time (100µs), it performs a root mean square (RMS) calculation on all data to obtain the effective value of the voltage signal. If this RMS value remains within a threshold for a certain period of time, it is determined that the target tissue is properly clamped and meets the conditions for energy output. This determination is then transmitted to the energy output component, which then performs the corresponding energy output operation.

[0106] Method for determining effective clamping: Two criteria must be met simultaneously for a clamp to be considered effective. First, when the two electrodes within the thin-film pressure sensor are short-circuited due to the compression of the clamped tissue, the secondary impedance of the isolation transformer T1 changes from no-load (maximum) to short-circuit (minimum). At this point, the equivalent impedance of the isolation transformer's primary also becomes extremely low, and the effective value of the signal at detection signal 1 is very low. At this point, the microcontroller collects and calculates the corresponding effective value of the signal, which is necessarily less than the threshold, thus determining that the signal is effective. When the doctor releases the clamp and the thin-film pressure sensor returns to normal, the secondary impedance of the isolation transformer T1 returns to no-load (maximum), and the equivalent impedance of the primary also becomes maximum. The effective value of the signal at the detection signal returns to its maximum value. The microcontroller collects and calculates the corresponding effective value of the signal, which is necessarily greater than the threshold, thus determining that the signal is invalid. Second, when the temperature of the thin-film temperature sensor is higher than the ambient temperature due to the clamped tissue, the sensor impedance increases compared to room temperature, and the secondary impedance of the isolation transformer T2 increases. At this point, the equivalent impedance of the isolation transformer's primary also increases, and the effective value of the signal at detection signal 2 increases. At this point, the corresponding signal's effective value, collected and calculated by the microcontroller, will increase. When it reaches the threshold, the signal is considered valid. When the doctor releases the clamp, the temperature surrounding the thin-film temperature sensor returns to room temperature, and the sensor's impedance decreases compared to when tissue is present. The secondary impedance of isolation transformer T2 decreases, and the equivalent impedance of the primary also decreases, causing the effective value of the signal at detection signal 2 to decrease. When the effective value of the corresponding signal collected and calculated by the microcontroller falls below the threshold, the signal is considered invalid. When both judgment signals are valid, the result is considered valid; when either signal is invalid, the result is considered invalid. When the result is valid, the energy device generates the corresponding output.

[0107] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application include:

[0108] 1. In existing technologies, physical buttons installed on the handle are generally used to control output, which may cause false triggering or energy output before the triggering requirements are met. In this application, energy output is only activated when the triggering conditions are truly met. This output does not require manual judgment, which greatly reduces failures or poor results caused by operator error.

[0109] 2. The device automatically determines the output conditions, which can reduce the doctor's hand fatigue and reduce the operator's workload.

[0110] 3. The detection unit is equipped with an isolation transformer, which can isolate external energy signals and effectively protect the equipment.

[0111] 4. When the handle fails, the detection unit can immediately detect the problem and stop energy output. Compared with relying on physical button control, it can protect the patient's safety more quickly and better.

[0112] The present application also provides an energy output method, comprising:

[0113] Step 401: a first sensor detects a clamping pressure value when a user clamps the device;

[0114] Step 402: The second sensor detects the temperature of the contact surface when the user is holding the device.

[0115] Step 403 , if the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor both meet the set conditions, it is determined that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective;

[0116] Step 404 : If the user's grip on the target tissue is effective, energy is output to the target tissue.

[0117] In one embodiment, when the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value and the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value, it is determined that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is in the effective state;

[0118] In one embodiment, when the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than a preset pressure value or when the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is less than a preset temperature value, it is determined that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is invalid.

[0119] In one embodiment, the clamping pressure when the user clamps is detected by at least two electrodes of the first sensor, and when the clamping pressure reaches a preset pressure, the two electrodes are short-circuited; when the two electrodes are detected to be short-circuited, it is determined that the secondary impedance of the isolation transformer has changed from the original no-load to a short circuit, and the primary equivalent impedance is correspondingly made extremely small; the current signal of the first detection signal point is collected and the effective value of the current is calculated. When the effective value of the current is less than the preset current, it is determined that the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value.

[0120] In one embodiment, when the user relaxes the clamping, the two electrodes return to normal state, the secondary impedance of the isolation transformer returns to no-load, and the primary equivalent impedance returns to maximum; the signal value of the first signal point is collected and the effective value of the current is calculated. When the effective value of the current is greater than or equal to the preset current, it is determined that the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value.

[0121] In one embodiment, when the user clamps the handle unit, the impedance of the second sensor is greater than that at room temperature, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer becomes larger, the equivalent impedance of the primary of the second isolation transformer will also become larger, and the effective value of the signal detected at the second signal point will increase; when the signal at the second signal point is collected by the single-chip microcomputer and the corresponding signal current value is calculated to be greater than or equal to the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value.

[0122] In one embodiment, when the user relaxes the clamping handle unit, the temperature around the second sensor is room temperature, the impedance of the thin film sensor is smaller than when there is tissue, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer becomes smaller, the equivalent impedance of the primary also becomes smaller, and the effective value of the signal detected at the second signal point will decrease; when the single-chip microcomputer collects the signal at the second signal point and calculates that the corresponding signal current value is less than the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor is less than the preset temperature value.

[0123] The present application also provides a storage medium having an energy output control program stored thereon, wherein the energy output control program, when executed by a processor, implements any of the above energy output methods. Specific methods are described above and will not be repeated here.

[0124] The present application also provides a surgical operating system, comprising: surgical equipment, including but not limited to ultrasonic surgical instruments, electric energy surgical instruments, and laser surgical instruments; and an energy output device as described above, wherein the energy output device is connected to the surgical equipment. The specific equipment is described above and will not be further described here.

[0125] In the above embodiments, it can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware or any combination thereof. When software is used for implementation, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the process or function described in the embodiment of the present application is generated in whole or in part. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another computer-readable storage medium. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from a website, computer, server or data center to another website, computer, server or data center via a wired (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) method. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more available media integrations. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., a floppy disk, a hard disk, a tape), an optical medium (e.g., a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid-state drive (SSD)).

[0126] The various illustrative logic units and circuits described in the embodiments of the present application can be implemented or operated by the design of a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, alternatively, the general-purpose processor can also be any traditional processor, control device, micro or state machine. The processor can also be implemented by a combination of computing devices, such as a digital signal processor and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a digital signal processor core, or any other similar configuration to implement.

[0127] The steps of the methods or algorithms described in the embodiments of the present application can be directly embedded in hardware, software units executed by a processor, or a combination of the two. The software units can be stored in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or other storage media in any form known in the art. Exemplarily, the storage medium can be connected to the processor so that the processor can read information from the storage medium and write information to the storage medium. Alternatively, the storage medium can also be integrated into the processor. The processor and storage medium can be arranged in an ASIC.

[0128] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device so that a series of operational steps are executed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A step that specifies a function in one or more boxes.

[0129] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from the other embodiments. References to the same or similar parts between the various embodiments are sufficient. For system embodiments, since they largely correspond to method embodiments, their description is relatively simple. For relevant parts, references to the description of the method embodiments are sufficient.

[0130] The method and system of the present invention may be implemented in many ways. For example, the method and system of the present invention may be implemented by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination of software, hardware, and firmware. The above sequence of steps for the method is for illustration only, and the steps of the method of the present invention are not limited to the sequence specifically described above, unless otherwise specified. In addition, in some embodiments, the present invention may also be implemented as a program recorded in a recording medium, which includes machine-readable instructions for implementing the method according to the present invention. Thus, the present invention also covers recording media that store programs for executing the method according to the present invention.

[0131] The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles of the invention and its practical application and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the invention and design various embodiments with various modifications as are suited for specific applications.

Claims

1. An energy output device, characterized in that: include: The first sensor is used to detect the clamping pressure value of the user when the user clamps; The second sensor is used to detect the temperature of the user contact surface; a signal processing unit connected to the first sensor and the second sensor, and configured to determine that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective if the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor simultaneously meet set conditions, wherein the signal processing unit is further configured to determine that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective if the effective value of the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor is greater than or equal to a preset pressure value and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor is greater than or equal to a preset temperature value, wherein the preset pressure value ranges from 15N to 30N, and the preset temperature value ranges from 36°C to 37°C, which is the standard human body temperature; The energy output unit is connected to the signal processing unit and is used to output energy to the target tissue if the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective.

2. The energy output device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The signal processing unit is used to determine that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is invalid when the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value or when the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is less than the preset temperature value.

3. The energy output device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: a handle unit, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are arranged on the handle unit; A signal source unit, comprising a square wave generating unit, a signal shaping unit, a first isolation transformer, and a second isolation transformer, wherein the square wave generating unit and the signal shaping unit are used to convert the square wave signal into a sine wave signal and provide the signal to the handle unit; in, The first sensor is connected to the first isolation transformer, The second sensor is connected to the second isolation transformer, The first isolation transformer and the second isolation transformer are used for electrical isolation and signal transmission between the signal source unit and the handle unit.

4. The energy output device according to claim 3, characterized in that include: At least two electrodes are provided inside the first sensor. When the user grips the handle unit, the at least two electrodes are short-circuited, and the impedance of the secondary of the first isolation transformer changes from no-load to short-circuit; The equivalent impedance of the primary side of the first isolation transformer will also become extremely small, and the effective value of the current signal at the first detection point will become smaller; When the signal of the first detection point is collected by the single chip microcomputer and the effective value of the current is calculated to be less than the first set current, it is determined that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value; or When the user releases the grip on the handle unit, the first sensor returns to normal, the secondary impedance of the first isolation transformer returns to no-load, the equivalent impedance of the primary of the first isolation transformer also becomes maximum, and the effective value of the signal at the first detection point increases. The single chip computer collects the signal of the first detection point and calculates that the effective value of the current value at the first detection point is greater than or equal to the first set current, and determines that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value.

5. The energy output device according to claim 3, characterized in that include: When the user grips the handle unit, the impedance of the second sensor is greater than that at room temperature, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer increases, the equivalent impedance of the primary of the second isolation transformer also increases, and the effective value of the signal at the second signal point increases; When the single chip microcomputer collects the signal at the second signal point and calculates that the corresponding signal current value is greater than or equal to the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value; or When the user releases the grip on the handle unit, the temperature around the second sensor reaches room temperature, the impedance of the thin film sensor is smaller than when there is tissue, the secondary impedance of the second isolation transformer decreases, the equivalent impedance of the primary also decreases, and the effective value of the signal at the second signal point decreases; When the single chip microcomputer collects the signal at the second signal point and calculates that the corresponding signal current value is less than the second set current value, it is determined that the temperature value of the target tissue detected by the second sensor is less than the preset temperature value.

6. The energy output device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The energy output unit is used to output energy of different intensities to the target tissue according to the user clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the user temperature value and the ambient temperature value detected by the second sensor.

7. The energy output device according to claim 1, characterized in that include: The signal processing unit is further configured to set different clamping pressure values detected by the first sensor and target tissue temperature values detected by the second sensor according to different users to adapt to different users.

8. The energy output device according to claim 1, characterized in that include: The first sensor includes but is not limited to a thin film pressure sensor, The thin film pressure sensor detects the clamping pressure signal when the user clamps; determining a clamping pressure value according to the pressure signal; and / or According to the second sensor including but not limited to a thin film temperature sensor, The thin film temperature sensor detects the impedance value of the target tissue when the user clamps it. The temperature value of the target tissue is determined according to the impedance value.

9. An energy output method, characterized in that: include: The first sensor detects the clamping pressure value of the user when the user clamps; The second sensor detects the temperature of the contact surface when the user clamps it; If the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor both meet the set conditions, it is determined that the user's clamping of the target tissue is effective. When the effective value of the clamping pressure value detected by the first sensor is greater than or equal to the preset pressure value and the temperature value of the user contact surface detected by the second sensor is greater than or equal to the preset temperature value, it is determined that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is effective. The preset pressure value range is 15N to 30N, and the preset temperature value range is the standard human body temperature of 36°C to 37°C. If the user's grip on the target tissue is effective, energy is output to the target tissue.

10. The energy output method according to claim 9, characterized in that: include: When the first sensor detects that the effective value of the clamping pressure value is less than the preset pressure value or when the second sensor detects that the temperature value of the user contact surface is less than the preset temperature value, it is determined that the user's clamping state of the target tissue is invalid.

11. A storage medium, characterized in that: The storage medium stores an energy output control program, and when the energy output control program is executed by the processor, the energy output method according to any one of claims 9 to 10 is implemented.

12. A surgical operating system, characterized in that: The surgical operating system includes: Surgical equipment, including but not limited to ultrasonic surgical instruments, electric energy surgical instruments, laser surgical instruments, The energy output device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the energy output device is connected to the surgical device.

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