Portable endoscope imaging system
By introducing a variety of transmission interfaces and removable base designs into the portable endoscopic imaging system, the adaptability problem caused by the reduction of transmission ports is solved, and multi-angle stable image transmission and wireless connection are achieved, which improves the adaptability and information transmission efficiency of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510724266.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
AI Technical Summary
During the process of reducing the volume, the number of transmission ports of the existing ports is reduced, resulting in a decrease in the video signal transmission adaptation interface and reducing the product adaptability.
A portable endoscope imaging system is designed, including a host housing, a host display, and a variety of transmission interfaces (such as HDMI, USB3.0, DVI, etc.). It is connected to the host body through a detachable base, supports multi-angle adjustment, and is equipped with WIFI function, which can be combined with a robotic arm and a medical trolley to realize image transmission and data interaction of multiple interfaces.
It realizes multi-angle stable image transmission, enhances the adaptability and compatibility of the equipment, supports wireless connection, improves information transmission efficiency and image display convenience, and meets the diverse needs of surgery and diagnosis.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medical imaging technology, in particular to a portable endoscope imaging system. Background Art
[0002] With the advancement of endoscopic imaging technology, the requirements for endoscopic imaging systems are becoming increasingly demanding. People expect ever-higher image resolution and improved image fidelity. At the same time, they also hope that imaging devices, such as the main unit and display, will become increasingly miniaturized for easier operation and portability.
[0003] Although existing portable hosts integrate imaging and display, they sacrifice the type or number of transmission ports in order to reduce the size, such as DVI transmission port. As the number of transmission ports decreases, the number of adapter interfaces for video signal transmission will decrease, reducing the adaptability of the product. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a portable endoscope imaging system, which solves the problem that the number of transmission ports is reduced to reduce the volume, the adapter interface for video signal transmission is reduced, and the adaptability of the product is reduced.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a portable endoscopic imaging system, comprising a host housing, the inner wall of the host housing is provided with a host display screen, the outer wall of the host housing is provided with a TF interface, the inner wall of the host housing is provided with an HDMI interface 1, the inner wall of the host housing is provided with a host body, the outer wall of the host housing is rotatably connected to the host bracket, the outer wall of the host housing is slidably connected to the base shaft, the outer wall of the base shaft is rotatably connected to the base, the inner wall of the base is provided with an HDMI interface 2, the inner wall of the base is provided with a USB3.0 interface, the inner wall of the base is designed with a DVI interface, the outer wall of the base is provided with a trolley table, the upper surface of the trolley table is provided with a robotic arm, and the outer wall of the robotic arm is provided with a display.
[0006] Through the above technical solution, the matching endoscope is connected to the transmission interface of the host body, the power cord is connected, the host body is turned on, and the image taken by the endoscope is displayed on the host display screen with clear display. The image can be displayed on the monitor through the HDMI interface, wherein the HDMI interface can transmit the captured image and can also be connected to the hospital DICOM system to realize real-time data interaction and case transmission and printing. The base and the host body are connected together with a USB cable, and the host body and the base are assembled into one through the mounting hole on the base shaft. The angle between the endoscope host body and the base can be adjusted arbitrarily between 0-90°. After adjustment, the angle is stable and the host body is placed stably. At this time, after the endoscope is connected to the host body, the image can be transmitted through the HDMI interface, DVI interface, and USB3.0 interface on the base, and the image taken by the endoscope is displayed on the monitor. The HDMI interface can be connected to the hospital DICOM system to realize real-time data transmission, user information export, data export and other functions, reducing the time for information transmission and circulation. The base has WIFI function, which can realize wireless connection to the hospital DICOM system and realize surgical image video transmission. , wireless screen projection, printing medical records, real-time data transmission and other related functions. After adjusting the angle between the endoscope host body assembled with the base to a certain position, connect the base with the mechanical arm and install it on the medical trolley, which is convenient for observing the images taken by the endoscope and convenient for use with other surgical instruments or medical instruments such as endoscopes and puncture needles. After assembling the endoscope host body or the base, connect the endoscope host body to the display assembled with the trolley, and the image can be transmitted to the display. During transmission, the image is displayed on the display, which is more conducive to observing the location of the lesion during surgery, treatment, etc., and The display can be assembled with the robotic arm to adjust the viewing angle. When the robotic arm is adjusted, the angle can be adjusted in three dimensions, up and down, left and right, and front and back. The host body can also be placed on the trolley table and then transmitted to the display installed on the trolley robotic arm through the transmission interface, HDMI interface, USB3.0 interface, DVI interface, etc. The host body can be connected to the hospital DICOM system through the HDMI interface, HDMI interface, and DVI interface to realize data transmission interaction. The base can be connected to different monitors through an adapter to adapt to more different models of monitors.
[0007] Preferably, the host body is connected to the host display screen via a cable, and the TF interface and the HDMI interface are communicatively connected to the host body.
[0008] Preferably, a method for using the portable endoscopic imaging system comprises the following steps: S1. Connect the matching endoscope to the transmission interface of the host body, connect the power cord and turn on the host body; S2. Realize image display, data transmission and device linkage through the transmission interface of the host body or base; S3. Connect the main unit and the base via a USB cable and assemble them. Adjust the angle to a suitable angle using the base shaft. S4. Connect the assembled host body and base to the robotic arm and medical trolley through the VESA bracket holes on the base; S5. Transmit the image losslessly to the display or connect to the hospital DICOM system through the transmission interface.
[0009] Preferably, after the host body in S1 is turned on, the image captured by the endoscope is displayed in real time through the host display screen, and the HDMI interface of the main host body synchronously transmits the image to the display and connects to the hospital DICOM system to interact with the case data in real time.
[0010] Preferably, the base in S2 can transmit images to the display through the HDMI interface 2, DVI interface, and USB3.0 interface, and the HDMI interface can export user information, medical record data and interact with the hospital DICOM system in real time.
[0011] Preferably, the base shaft in the S3 adopts a damping design, and the main body and the base are stably fixed after the angle is adjusted, and the adjustment angle is 0-90°.
[0012] Preferably, the VESA bracket holes of the base in the S4 are adapted to robotic arms of different specifications, and a stabilizing device is built into the holes.
[0013] Preferably, the image transmission in the S5 is lossless transmission, the external display can be adjusted in three dimensions up and down, left and right, and front and back through a mechanical arm, and the base supports WIFI wireless connection.
[0014] Preferably, the base has a built-in storage hard disk of at least 128GB for storing user data, and can be adapted to external displays with different interfaces through an adapter.
[0015] Preferably, the host display screen can be used alone as a display screen to display only images or used in conjunction with the base to expand storage and transmission functions.
[0016] The present invention provides a portable endoscope imaging system. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present invention has a detachable base that can be connected to the portable host body to achieve signal transmission on the base. The transmission ports include: DVI interface, HDMI interface 1, SDI interface, USB3.0 and other interfaces. All interface images are transmitted losslessly. Among them, HDMI interface 2 can also be connected to the hospital DICOM system to achieve real-time information interaction.
[0017] 2. The present invention transmits data signals through the HDMI port 2, USB port, and DVI interface. The host has a storage function, which can store captured images or videos and can play back videos. The host body can be used alone or in combination with the base after being connected to the host body. The base has a large-capacity storage hard disk, which can store more user data.
[0018] 3. The present invention allows for at least 0-90° rotation between the base and the main unit. This allows for stable viewing at any angle, facilitating viewing from various angles. The rotation is smooth and seamless, and the main unit remains stable after stopping. The damping design of the hinge ensures that the angle between the main unit and the base remains stable and secure after stopping, preventing slippage.
[0019] 4. The present invention can be used in conjunction with a robotic arm to facilitate image observation, surgery and other related operations. It can be hung on a trolley through the VEAS bracket holes on the base. The holes have different sizes and can be adapted to trolley robotic arms of different specifications. The adapted holes are equipped with a stabilizing device to prevent the main body from falling off when hung on the robotic arm.
[0020] 5. The present invention can also be used in conjunction with a display screen to transmit images to the display screen, or the host display screen can be used as a display to only display images. The image transmission is lossless, and the image magnified on the display screen is more conducive to observation and analysis during surgical operations or medical diagnosis.
[0021] 6. The present invention has a WIFI function in the base, which can realize wireless data transmission, and is used to display surgical video images and wireless screen projection. It can also be connected to a printer to print medical records and connect to hospital information to realize real-time interactive data transmission and save information transmission time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 is a stereoscopic diagram of the portable endoscope imaging system of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the base of the portable endoscope imaging system of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the robotic arm of the portable endoscope imaging system of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the trolley table of the portable endoscope imaging system of the present invention; Figure 5 The figure is a flow chart of a method for using the portable endoscopic imaging system of the present invention.
[0023] Among them, 1. Host shell; 2. Host display screen; 3. TF interface; 4. Host bracket; 5. HDMI interface 1; 6. HDMI interface 2; 7. USB3.0 interface; 8. DVI interface; 9. Base; 10. Base shaft; 11. Host body; 12. Trolley table; 13. Display; 14. Robotic arm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0025] Please see the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 4 An embodiment of the present invention provides a portable endoscope imaging system, including a host housing 1, an inner wall of the host housing 1 is provided with a host display screen 2, an outer wall of the host housing 1 is provided with a TF interface 3, an inner wall of the host housing 1 is provided with an HDMI interface 5, an inner wall of the host housing 1 is provided with a host body 11, an outer wall of the host housing 1 is rotatably connected to a host bracket 4, an outer wall of the host housing 1 is slidably connected to a base shaft 10, an outer wall of the base shaft 10 is rotatably connected to a base 9, an inner wall of the base 9 is provided with an HDMI interface 6, an inner wall of the base 9 is provided with a USB3.0 interface 7, an inner wall of the base 9 is designed with a DVI interface 8, an outer wall of the base 9 is provided with a trolley table 12, an upper surface of the trolley table 12 is provided with a robotic arm 14, and an outer wall of the robotic arm 14 is provided with a display 13.
[0026] Specifically, connect the matching endoscope to the transmission interface of the host body 11, connect the power cord, turn on the host body 11, and the image taken by the endoscope will be displayed on the host display screen 2 with clear display. The image can be displayed on the monitor 13 through the HDMI interface 5, wherein the HDMI interface 5 can transmit the captured image and can also be connected to the hospital DICOM system to realize real-time data interaction and case transmission and printing. Use a USB cable to connect the base 9 and the host body 11 together, and assemble the host body 11 and the base 9 into one through the mounting hole on the base shaft 10. The angle between the endoscope host body 11 and the base 9 can be adjusted arbitrarily. After adjustment, the host body 11 is placed stably. At this time, after connecting the endoscope to the host body 11, the image can be transmitted through the HDMI interface 6, DVI interface 8, and USB3.0 interface 7 on the base 9, and the image taken by the endoscope is displayed on the monitor 13. After adjusting the angle between the endoscope host body 11 assembled with the base 9 to a certain position, the base 9 and the host are connected. The endoscope is connected to the mechanical arm 14 and installed on the medical trolley, which is convenient for observing the images taken by the endoscope. After the endoscope host body 11 is assembled with the base 9, the endoscope host body 11 is connected to the display 13 assembled with the trolley, and the image can be transmitted to the display 13. During transmission, the image is displayed on the display 13, which is more conducive to observing the location of the lesion during surgery, treatment, etc., and the display 13 can be assembled with the mechanical arm 14 for use to adjust the observation angle. When the mechanical arm 14 is adjusted, the angle adjustment can be achieved, and three-dimensional adjustment can be made up and down, left and right, and front and back. The host body 11 can also be placed on the trolley table 12, and then transmitted to the display 13 installed on the trolley mechanical arm 14 through the transmission interface, HDMI interface 6, USB3.0 interface 7, DVI interface 8, etc. The host body 11 can be connected to the hospital DICOM system through the HDMI interface 5, HDMI interface 6, and DVI interface 8 to realize data transmission interaction. The base 9 can be connected to different displays 13 through an adapter to adapt to more different models of displays.
[0027] Please see the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 4 The host body 11 is connected to the host display screen 2 through a cable, and the TF interface 3 and the HDMI interface 5 are communicatively connected to the host body 11.
[0028] Specifically, the host body 11 is connected to the host display screen 2 via a cable, so that the image signal processed by the host body 11 can be transmitted to the host display screen 2 via the cable for display, so that the host display screen 2 can present the image taken by the endoscope in real time. The TF interface 3 and the HDMI interface 5 are communicatively connected with the host body 11, so that the host body 11 can read and store data from the storage device through the TF interface 3, and realize data transmission with the external display and access to the hospital DICOM system through the HDMI interface 5, thereby realizing functions such as image display and real-time interaction of case data.
[0029] Please see the attached Figure 5 A method for using a portable endoscopic imaging system comprises the following steps: S1. Connect the matching endoscope to the transmission interface of the host body 11, connect the power cord and turn on the host body 11; S2. Realize image display, data transmission and device linkage through the transmission interface of the host body 11 or the base 9; S3. Connect the host body 11 and the base 9 via a USB cable and assemble them. Adjust the angle to a suitable angle through the base shaft 10. S4, connect the assembled main unit and base to the robotic arm 14 and the medical trolley 12 through the VESA bracket holes of the base 9; S5. The image is losslessly transmitted to the display 13 or connected to the hospital DICOM system through the transmission interface.
[0030] Specifically, in step S1, the matching endoscope is connected to the transmission interface of the host body 11, the power cord is connected and the host body 11 is turned on, so that the host body 11 can obtain the image signal captured by the endoscope and start the system, providing a basis for subsequent image display and data processing; In step S2, image display, data transmission and device linkage are realized through the transmission interface of the host body 11 or the base 9. The image taken by the endoscope can be presented through the host display or external display, and data interaction with the hospital DICOM system and linkage operations with other devices are completed through the interface; In step S3, the host body 11 and the base 9 are connected and assembled via a USB cable, and the angle is adjusted to a suitable angle through the base shaft 10, which can achieve flexible assembly and angle adjustment of the host and the base, facilitating stable placement in different scenarios and adapting to multi-angle observation needs; In step S4, the assembled main unit and base are connected to the robotic arm 14 and the medical trolley 12 through the VESA bracket holes of the base 9. The device can be installed on the medical trolley, and the robotic arm can be used to flexibly move and fix the device, facilitating image observation during surgery or diagnosis. In step S5, the image is losslessly transmitted to the display 13 or connected to the hospital DICOM system through the transmission interface, which can ensure that the image is clearly enlarged and displayed on the external display, making it convenient for medical personnel to observe and analyze, while realizing real-time export and interaction of case data, thereby improving information transmission efficiency.
[0031] After the host body 11 is turned on in S1, the image taken by the endoscope is displayed in real time through the host display screen 2, and the HDMI interface 5 of the host body 11 synchronously transmits the image to the display 13 and connects to the hospital DICOM system to interact with the case data in real time.
[0032] Specifically, after the host body 11 is turned on, the image captured by the endoscope is displayed in real time through the host display screen 2, allowing the operator to observe the image immediately to make a quick judgment. The HDMI interface 5 of the host body 11 synchronously transmits the image to the display 13, which can realize the enlarged display of the image to facilitate observation or surgical operation by multiple people. At the same time, it is connected to the hospital DICOM system and interacts with case data in real time, which can complete the transmission, printing and information sharing of case data in a timely manner, thereby improving diagnostic efficiency and the convenience of data interaction.
[0033] In S2, the base 9 can transmit images to the display 13 through the HDMI interface 6, the DVI interface 8, and the USB3.0 interface 7, and the HDMI interface 6 can export user information, medical record data and interact with the hospital DICOM system in real time.
[0034] Specifically, the base 9 transmits images to the display 13 through the HDMI interface 2 6, the DVI interface 8, and the USB3.0 interface 7. It can adapt to different displays with the help of various types of interfaces, improve device compatibility and achieve clear image display. The HDMI interface 6 exports user information and medical record data and interacts with the hospital DICOM system in real time, which can quickly complete data export, transmission and sharing, reduce information circulation time, and improve medical data processing efficiency.
[0035] The base shaft 10 in S3 adopts a damping design. After adjusting the angle, the main body 11 and the base 9 are stably fixed, and the adjustment angle is 0-90 degrees.
[0036] Specifically, the base shaft 10 adopts a damping design and the adjustment angle is 0-90°, which can ensure that the main body 11 and the base 9 are stably fixed after adjustment at any angle, avoiding accidental rotation or falling off, meeting the observation requirements of different perspectives during surgery or diagnosis, and improving the flexibility and stability of the equipment.
[0037] The VESA bracket holes of the base 9 in S4 are adapted to different specifications of robotic arms 14, and the holes have built-in stabilizing devices.
[0038] Specifically, the VESA bracket holes of the base 9 are adapted to robotic arms 14 of different specifications, which can improve the compatibility of the equipment with different medical trolleys and facilitate installation and fixation. The holes have built-in stabilizing devices to ensure that the main unit and the base are stable and reliable when hung on the robotic arm to prevent falling off, thereby ensuring the safety and stability of the equipment during surgery or diagnosis.
[0039] The image transmission in S5 is lossless transmission, the external display 13 is adjusted in three dimensions up and down, left and right, and front and back through the mechanical arm 14, and the base 9 supports WIFI wireless connection.
[0040] Specifically, the image transmission is lossless, which can ensure that the image displayed by the external display 13 is consistent with the original image, clearly presenting the details of the lesion, and facilitating accurate observation and analysis by medical personnel. The external display 13 can be adjusted in three dimensions, up and down, left and right, and front and back, through the mechanical arm 14. It can flexibly adjust the observation angle according to surgical or diagnostic needs, thereby improving operational convenience. The base 9 supports WIFI wireless connection, realizing wireless transmission, screen projection and case printing of surgical images, getting rid of cable constraints, simplifying the operating process, and quickly completing data sharing and case output, thereby improving medical efficiency.
[0041] The base 9 has a built-in storage hard disk of at least 128 GB for storing user data, and can be adapted to an external display 13 with different interfaces through an adapter.
[0042] Specifically, the base 9 has a built-in storage hard drive of at least 128GB for storing user data, which can meet the storage needs of a large number of cases, images and videos, and facilitate subsequent review and analysis. It can adapt to external displays 13 with different interfaces through an adapter, expand device compatibility, and can connect multiple models of displays, thereby improving the flexibility of usage scenarios.
[0043] The host display screen 2 can be used alone as a display screen to display only images, or can be used in conjunction with the base 9 to expand storage and transmission functions.
[0044] Specifically, the host display screen 2 can be used alone as a display screen to display only images, meeting the needs of instant observation in portable scenarios. When used in conjunction with the base 9, it can expand the data storage capacity with the help of the storage hard disk of the base 9, and enhance the flexibility of data transmission and device linkage through the rich transmission interface and WIFI function of the base, adapting to the diverse needs in complex medical environments.
[0045] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A portable endoscope imaging system comprising a main housing (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the host housing (1) is provided with a host display screen (2), the outer wall of the host housing (1) is provided with a TF interface (3), the inner wall of the host housing (1) is provided with an HDMI interface 1 (5), the inner wall of the host housing (1) is provided with a host body (11), the outer wall of the host housing (1) is rotatably connected to the host bracket (4), the outer wall of the host housing (1) is slidably connected to the base shaft (10), the outer wall of the base shaft (10) is rotatably connected to the base (9), the inner wall of the base (9) is provided with an HDMI interface 2 (6), the inner wall of the base (9) is provided with a USB3.0 interface (7), the inner wall of the base (9) is designed with a DVI interface (8), the outer wall of the base (9) is provided with a trolley table (12), the upper surface of the trolley table (12) is provided with a mechanical arm (14), and the outer wall of the mechanical arm (14) is provided with a display (13).
2. The portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host body (11) is connected to the host display screen (2) via a cable, and the TF interface (3) and the HDMI interface (5) are communicatively connected to the host body (11).
3. A method for using a portable endoscopic imaging system, for use with the portable endoscopic imaging system according to any one of claims 1 to 2, the method comprising the following steps: S1. Connect the matching endoscope to the transmission interface of the host body (11), connect the power cord and turn on the host body (11); S2, realizing image display, data transmission and device linkage through the transmission interface of the host body (11) or the base (9); S3, connect and assemble the host body (11) and the base (9) via a USB cable, and adjust the angle to a suitable angle via the base shaft (10); S4, connecting the assembled main unit and base to the robotic arm (14) and the medical trolley (12) through the VESA bracket holes of the base (9); S5. The image is losslessly transmitted to a display (13) or connected to a hospital DICOM system via a transmission interface.
4. The portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 3, characterized in that: After the host body (11) in S1 is turned on, the image captured by the endoscope is displayed in real time through the host display screen (2), and the HDMI interface (5) of the host body (11) synchronously transmits the image to the display (13) and connects to the hospital DICOM system to interact with the case data in real time.
5. The method for using the portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 3, wherein: The base (9) in S2 can transmit images to the display (13) through the HDMI interface (6), the DVI interface (8), and the USB3.0 interface (7), and the HDMI interface (6) can export user information and medical record data and interact with the hospital DICOM system in real time.
6. The method for using the portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base shaft (10) in the S3 adopts a damping design. After the angle is adjusted, the main body (11) and the base (9) are stably fixed, and the adjustment angle is 0-90°.
7. The method for using the portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The VESA bracket holes of the base (9) in the S4 are adapted to accommodate robotic arms (14) of different specifications, and a stabilizing device is built into the holes.
8. The method for using the portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 3, wherein: The image transmission in the S5 is lossless transmission, the external display (13) is adjusted in three dimensions, up and down, left and right, and front and back, by a mechanical arm (14), and the base (9) supports WIFI wireless connection.
9. The portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (9) has a built-in storage hard disk of at least 128 GB for storing user data, and can be adapted to an external display (13) with different interfaces via an adapter.
10. The portable endoscopic imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host display screen (2) can be used alone as a display screen to display only images, or can be used in conjunction with the base (9) to expand storage and transmission functions.