Automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of gynecological examination instruments, and provides an automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system which comprises a scale measuring ruler, a pressure sensor and an automatic evaluation panel. A pressure sensor is embedded in the far end of the measuring scale and fixed in a groove in the far end of the measuring scale, the near end of the sensor is connected with an automatic evaluation panel through a wire, the near end of the measuring scale is embedded in a locking mechanism of the automatic evaluation panel, and different indicator lamps on the automatic evaluation panel feed back data of the pressure sensor qualitatively. The plurality of physical keys control startup, measurement and automatic evaluation calculation, the loudspeaker feeds back evaluation data, and the display screen can visually interact the evaluation data with doctors; the pressure sensor is used for feeding back contact, reading errors can be reduced, various data of POP-Q scores can be conveniently, rapidly and accurately measured, the data are automatically analyzed to evaluate POP-Q staging, work of clinical operators can be greatly facilitated, and evaluation time is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of gynecological examination instruments, and specifically relates to an automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system. Background Art

[0002] Pelvic organ prolapse is a common disease in women, referring to a disease that occurs in the pelvic region of women. It usually occurs in organs such as the bladder, uterus, vaginal wall, or rectum, and is a situation where these organs sag into the pelvis due to the relaxation or injury of the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments, and fascia tissues, seriously affecting women's health. Pelvic organ prolapse can be detected through methods such as medical history inquiry, gynecological physical examination, color Doppler ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

[0003] The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) staging method is the current standard POP rating system. It uses numerical measurements of the lengths of various vaginal diameters of patients to more accurately understand the position and degree of prolapse of pelvic organs in patients. The importance of POP-Q scoring: By measuring the positions of specific anatomical landmark points, it can provide objective results, helping doctors more accurately evaluate the degree of prolapse, and thus formulate personalized treatment plans. POP-Q scoring involves the measurement of a series of anatomical landmark points, including the cervix, vaginal wall, external urethral orifice, etc. It is an important tool for doctors in gynecological examinations and has important significance for guiding treatment and monitoring treatment effects.

[0004] Currently, the examination method of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) is as follows: 1. Before the examination, the examiner marks the scale on his own right index finger or uses a ruler with a scale, and then wears sterile gloves to perform the examination on the patient. The existing defect is that: the external part of the ruler used for measurement during the examination is covered with a disposable film glove, which causes certain interference during measurement, and there is also a certain error when measuring the gloved finger. Therefore, using such a measurement tool affects the accuracy of the measurement value.

[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art have proposed an automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system, which can accurately measure various data of POP-Q scoring and analyze the collected data, aiming to propose an automatic evaluation and measurement system with accurate measurement values, safe and non-invasive, convenient for the examiner to use, and fast and efficient. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system to solve the problems proposed in the background art.

[0007] An automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system includes a scale measuring ruler, a pressure sensor, and an automatic evaluation panel;

[0008] A pressure sensor is embedded in the distal end of the measuring ruler. The pressure sensor is fixed in the groove at the distal end of the measuring ruler. The proximal end of the sensor is connected to the automatic evaluation panel through a wire. The proximal end of the measuring ruler is embedded on the locking mechanism of the automatic evaluation panel. The automatic evaluation panel consists of a display screen, an indicator light, a key, and a speaker.

[0009] Preferably, the scale measuring ruler includes:

[0010] The distal end of the measuring ruler is provided with one or more holes and grooves.

[0011] The main body of the measuring ruler is axially provided with recessed scales;

[0012] The proximal end of the measuring ruler has a fixing groove on the surface or the surface is frosted.

[0013] Preferably, the scale measuring ruler is composed of silicone or polyurethane materials.

[0014] Preferably, the main body of the measuring ruler is designed with a gradual change in hardness using different hardness materials.

[0015] Preferably, the pressure sensor is connected to the automatic evaluation panel through a wire. The pressure sensor further includes:

[0016] The sensing end is inserted into the hole and groove at the distal end of the measuring ruler;

[0017] The connecting cable is connected to the sensing end at the distal end and to the proximal end of the sensor at the proximal end.

[0018] Preferably, the automatic evaluation panel includes:

[0019] The locking mechanism is connected to the fixing groove at the proximal end of the measuring ruler;

[0020] The housing is provided with a key, an indicator light, a speaker, a display screen, and an automatic measuring device;

[0021] The keys include Key 1, Key 2, and Key 3. The indicator lights include Indicator Light 1, Indicator Light 2, and Indicator Light 3.

[0022] Preferably, the automatic evaluation panel has a power supply module inside.

[0023] Preferably, the automatic evaluation panel is provided with physical keys.

[0024] Preferably, the automatic measuring device is a measuring camera or an infrared measuring device.

[0025] Preferably, a wireless transmission module is provided inside the automatic evaluation panel.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. The present invention can conveniently, quickly and accurately measure various data of POP-Q scoring.

[0028] 2. The present invention provides an effective and accurate tool for automatically measuring and evaluating the lengths of various vaginal diameters for patients with pelvic organ prolapse, and can automatically analyze data to evaluate POP-Q staging. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the scale measuring ruler of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressure sensor of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a left front view of the structure of the automatic evaluation panel of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 is a right front view of the structure of the automatic evaluation panel of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 is a rear view of the structure of the automatic evaluation panel of the present invention.

[0035] In the figure:

[0036] 1. Scale measuring ruler; 101. Distal end of the measuring ruler; 102. Measuring ruler body; 103. Proximal end of the measuring ruler; 2. Pressure sensor; 201. Inductive end; 202. Connecting cable; 203. Proximal end of the sensor; 3. Automatic evaluation panel; 301. Locking mechanism; 302. Speaker; 303. Display screen; 304. Housing; 305. Indicator light 1; 306. Indicator light 2; 307. Indicator light 3; 308. Button 1; 309. Button 2; 310. Button 3; 311. Automatic measuring device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0037] The following further describes in detail the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0038] As Figure 1 shown, the structure of this embodiment includes a scale measuring ruler 1, a pressure sensor 2 and an automatic evaluation panel 3; among them, the pressure sensor 2 is embedded in the distal end 101 of the measuring ruler, the proximal end 103 of the measuring ruler is fixedly connected to the automatic evaluation panel 3, and the pressure sensor 2 is connected to the automatic evaluation panel 3 through a cable.

[0039] As Figure 2As shown in the figure, the scale measuring ruler 1 of this embodiment is composed of a distal end 101 of the measuring ruler, a main body 102 of the measuring ruler, and a proximal end 103 of the measuring ruler. The distal end 101 of the measuring ruler is preformed into a semicircle, which can effectively avoid damage when contacting tissues during vaginal measurement. The scale measuring ruler 1 is made of silicone material. The silicone of the scale measuring ruler 1 has a gradient change in hardness from the distal end 101 to the proximal end 103 of the measuring ruler. The distal end 101 of the measuring ruler is made of soft silicone material, which can reduce the damage during contact friction with tissues. The main body 102 of the measuring ruler and the proximal end 103 of the measuring ruler are made of silicone materials with gradually increasing hardness, which can provide sufficient support for the scale measuring ruler 1 during measurement to prevent it from not being able to fully contact the tissues in the vagina during measurement. The main body of the scale measuring ruler 1 is formed into a hollow cylinder. The main body of the scale measuring ruler 1 is engraved with scales for recording data during measurement. The outer surface of the proximal end 103 of the measuring ruler is frosted, and it can be locked on the automatic evaluation panel 3 through adhesives or physical structures. A circular inner hole is provided at the distal end 101 of the measuring ruler.

[0040] As Figure 3 shown in the figure, the pressure sensor 2 of this embodiment is composed of an induction end 201, a connecting cable 202, and a proximal end of the sensor. The induction end 201 can be designed as a circle, which is embedded in the inner hole of the distal end 101 of the measuring ruler, and the head thereof protrudes 0.5 - 1 mm from the distal end 101 of the measuring ruler. When the exposed head of the induction end 201 contacts the vaginal tissue, it senses the pressure change, and transmits the pressure information to the proximal end 203 of the sensor through the connecting cable 202.

[0041] As Figure 4 shown in the figure, the automatic evaluation panel 3 of this embodiment is composed of a locking mechanism 301, a speaker 302, a display screen 303, a housing 304, an indicator light 1 305, an indicator light 2 306, and an indicator light 3 307.

[0042] As Figure 5 shown in the figure, the automatic evaluation panel 3 of this embodiment is further provided with a button 1 308, a button 2 309, and a button 3 310.

[0043] As Figure 6 shown in the figure, on the side of the automatic evaluation panel 3 facing the scale measuring ruler 1, an automatic measurement device 311 is provided. The automatic measurement device 311 is a measurement camera. In a preferred embodiment, the automatic measurement device 311 can also be an infrared measurement device. The locking mechanism 301 and the proximal end 203 of the sensor are fixedly connected through adhesives or physical structures. Three physical buttons are provided on the housing 304 of the automatic evaluation panel 3. Among them, the button 1 308 is a power-on button for turning on the automatic evaluation panel 3 during the operation. The button 2 309 is a measurement button. After pressing the button, the measurement camera can measure the scales on the main body 102 of the measuring ruler (such as Figure 6Automatically take pictures and measure (as shown by the dotted line), and record the measurement data. Button three 310 is set as the evaluation button. After sequentially measuring all the data required for POP-Q, press the evaluation button to automatically evaluate the POP-Q staging.

[0044] Indicator light one 305 can be set as a yellow indicator light, used to indicate that the sensing end 201 of the pressure sensor 2 does not sense contact with the tissue during measurement, that is, the contact is poor and no effective data can be obtained. Indicator light two 306 can be set as red, used to indicate that the stress of the contact between the sensing end 201 of the sensor and the tissue is too large, the scale measuring ruler 1 is deformed, and the measured data value is too small. Indicator light three 307 can be set as green, used to indicate that the contact pressure between the sensing end 201 of the sensor and the vaginal tissue is appropriate and the measurement data is accurate.

[0045] After the measurement data is completed and button three 310 is pressed, the display screen 303 will automatically display the POP-Q staging. At this time, the speaker 302 of the automatic evaluation panel 3 will announce the POP-Q staging data. In some preferred embodiments, the automatic evaluation panel 3 can have a wireless data transmission module and can transmit the data to the data platform.

[0046] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in multiple different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who refer to this disclosure should easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application (for example, changes in the dimensions, scales, structures, shapes, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values, installation arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, an element shown as being integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature, number, or position of discrete elements can be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "means-plus-function" clause is intended to cover the structure that performs the recited function described herein, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0047] In addition, in order to provide a concise description of the exemplary embodiments, not all features of the actual embodiments may be described (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the currently considered best mode of implementing the present invention or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention).

[0048] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system, comprising a scale measuring ruler (1), a pressure sensor (2) and an automatic evaluation panel (3), characterized in that: A pressure sensor (2) is embedded in the distal end (101) of the measuring ruler, and the pressure sensor (2) is fixed in the groove of the distal end (101) of the measuring ruler. The proximal end (203) of the sensor is connected to the automatic evaluation panel (3) through a wire. The proximal end (103) of the measuring ruler is embedded on the locking mechanism (301) of the automatic evaluation panel (3). The automatic evaluation panel (3) is composed of a display screen (303), indicator lights, buttons and a speaker (302).

2. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The scale measuring ruler (1) includes: The distal end (101) of the measuring ruler is provided with one or more holes or slots. The body (102) of the measuring ruler is axially provided with recessed scales; The proximal end (103) of the measuring ruler has a fixing groove on its surface or the surface is frosted.

3. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scale measuring ruler (1) is made of silicone or polyurethane material.

4. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The body (102) of the measuring ruler is designed with a gradual change in hardness using different hardness materials.

5. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The pressure sensor (2) is connected to the automatic evaluation panel (3) through a wire. The pressure sensor (2) further includes: An induction end (201), inserted into the hole or slot of the distal end (101) of the measuring ruler; A connecting cable (202), the distal end of which is connected to the induction end (201), and the proximal end is connected to the proximal end (203) of the sensor.

6. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The automatic evaluation panel (3) includes: A locking mechanism (301), connected to the fixing groove of the proximal end (103) of the measuring ruler; A housing (304), provided with buttons, indicator lights, a speaker (302), a display screen (303) and an automatic measurement device (311); The buttons include a button one (308), a button two (309) and a button three (310), and the indicator lights include an indicator light one (305), an indicator light two (306) and an indicator light three (307).

7. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The automatic evaluation panel (3) has a power supply module inside.

8. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The automatic evaluation panel (3) is provided with physical buttons.

9. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automatic measurement device (311) is a measurement camera or an infrared measurement device.

10. The automatic pelvic organ prolapse measurement and evaluation system according to claim 1, wherein: The automatic evaluation panel (3) is internally provided with a wireless transmission module.

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