Multi-user near infrared spectrum brain function imaging device

By introducing a rotatable telescopic arm, a bendable connecting frame, and rollers into the near-infrared spectroscopy brain functional imaging device, the problems of inconvenient device adjustment and insufficient accuracy have been solved, realizing the device's flexible adaptability and efficient data acquisition, and improving user experience and data accuracy.

CN223585929UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25PSYCHE-ARK
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Application Number
CN202422823540.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

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Technical Problem

Existing near-infrared spectroscopy brain functional imaging equipment is inconvenient to adjust, complex to operate, and lacks precision. In particular, it is difficult to quickly adjust to suit different users, which affects the efficiency and accuracy of data acquisition.

Method used

It features a 360-degree rotating and retractable telescopic arm, a bendable connecting frame, lockable rollers, and mechanical linkage design. Combined with the flexible layout of the computer system and monitor, it enables multi-directional adjustment and stable fixation of the equipment, adapting to the needs of multiple users.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ease of operation and flexibility of use of the equipment, ensures the accuracy of data collection and user experience, adapts to the needs of different scenarios, and enhances the overall performance of the equipment and the quality of data collection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-user near infrared spectrum brain function imaging device which comprises a device body, a stand column, a display screen and other components, is provided with an adjustable telescopic arm and a mechanical connecting rod and can achieve 360-degree rotation, vertical stretching and retracting and fixing band binding functions, and multi-user near infrared spectrum brain function imaging is more convenient and accurate. According to the method, the flexibility and the convenience are improved, and the accuracy and the application range of brain function imaging are improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical devices, in particular to a multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging (FNIRS) is a new type of brain function imaging technology. Using a multi-channel sensor composed of a near-infrared light and a transmitting probe-receiving probe, based on the neural-blood oxygen coupling mechanism, FNIRS can penetrate the skull, detect and image the changes of brain activity activation with high time resolution, and effectively visualize and quantitatively evaluate brain function.

[0003] In the existing near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device, the commonly used solutions include but are not limited to setting a manual adjustment device to adjust the position of the measurement head to adapt to different head sizes and collect data from different angles. In addition, some devices are also equipped with wheels on the base for movement, and the computer system is usually integrated in the device to process and display data. For the positioning of the measurement head, it often depends on an adjustable support or connecting rod to ensure that its position can be flexibly changed while maintaining stable contact. Although these designs have improved the flexibility and operability of the device to some extent, the complexity and accuracy of manual adjustment have become one of the directions that need to be improved. However, the existing manual adjustment scheme generally has the problems of inconvenient adjustment and complex operation, especially in the case of needing to quickly adjust to the appropriate position to adapt to different users, the cumbersome and insufficient accuracy of the traditional manual device becomes a significant disadvantage, which is not conducive to efficient and accurate data collection. Therefore, finding a more convenient and stable adjustment method to improve the operation efficiency and user experience has become a key technical problem to be solved. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device.

[0005] The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device, comprising:

[0007] A device main body, the device main body comprises a base, a mounting shell arranged above the base, a roller arranged below the base, and a computer, the computer comprises a host and a display, the display is arranged on the top of the mounting shell and connected with the top of the mounting shell through a connecting frame, the connecting frame is arranged on the top of the mounting shell, and the connecting frame can be bent;

[0008] a stand column vertically arranged at the front end of the base, a telescopic arm rotatable by 360 degrees and telescopic mounted on the top of the stand column, mechanical connecting rods arranged on both sides of the lower part of the telescopic arm, and restraint fixing belts arranged on the mechanical connecting rods;

[0009] a display screen arranged at the top end of the telescopic arm and fixedly connected with the top end of the telescopic arm through an adjustable connecting rod.

[0010] By adopting the above technical scheme, when in use, a user sits in front of the equipment, places the head in the restraint fixing belts, adjusts the tightness of the restraint fixing belts according to the comfort, then adjusts the angle and distance of the display screen, ensures that the line of sight of the user is consistent with the center of the screen, starts the equipment, the computer host starts to work, scans the brain of the user through the near-infrared spectrum technology, and the scanning data is displayed on the display screen at the top in real time for the operator to check and analyze, the professional software integrated in the computer is used to process and analyze the scanning data in real time, the base and the roller are designed to make the whole equipment easy to move and adapt to the needs of different scenes, the 360-degree rotation and telescopic function of the telescopic arm and the adjustable connecting rod of the display screen ensure that the user can obtain a clear imaging field of view no matter where the user is located, and the restraint fixing belts on the mechanical connecting rods can be adjusted according to the size of the head of the user to provide stable and comfortable support.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic arm can be telescopic along the direction perpendicular to the stand column on the stand column.

[0012] By adopting the above technical scheme, the telescopic arm can be telescopic along the direction perpendicular to the stand column on the stand column, the horizontal direction of the display screen is adjusted, and the position of the restraint fixing belts is adjusted, so that the needs of multiple users can be adapted.

[0013] Preferably, the mechanical connecting rod is used for fixing an optical fiber, and a head cap is mounted on the top of the mechanical connecting rod, and the head cap is used for collecting biological information of the brain.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, the mechanical connecting rod can fix the optical fiber, so that the optical fiber can be kept stable during use, and the measurement accuracy is improved; the head cap is mounted on the top of the mechanical connecting rod, and the head cap is used for collecting biological information of the brain, so that the concentration changes of oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin in the blood in the surface region of the cerebral cortex can be accurately collected, and then the human brain blood oxygen concentration change curve is obtained, and the brain function state is evaluated.

[0015] Preferably, the head cap has a plurality of sensors for collecting biological information of the brain.

[0016] By adopting the technical scheme, the near-infrared spectrum brain function imaging equipment can accurately collect brain biological information through the head cap arranged at the top of the mechanical connecting rod, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of brain function state evaluation.

[0017] Preferably, the host computer is arranged inside the mounting shell.

[0018] By adopting the technical scheme, the computer host is arranged inside the mounting shell, which helps to protect the computer from external environment, ensures stable operation of the equipment, and optimizes the overall structural layout of the equipment, so that the equipment is more compact and beautiful.

[0019] Preferably, the binding fixing belt is used to fix the position of the mechanical connecting rod.

[0020] By adopting the technical scheme, the binding fixing belt can effectively fix the position of the mechanical connecting rod, ensure that the mechanical connecting rod remains stable during the collection of brain biological information, and improve the accuracy of data collection.

[0021] Preferably, at least four rollers are arranged at the bottom of the base.

[0022] By adopting the technical scheme, at least four lockable rollers are arranged at the bottom of the base, which facilitates the movement and positioning of the equipment.

[0023] Preferably, the connecting rod can be bent in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

[0024] By adopting the technical scheme, the connecting rod can be bent in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the angle of the display screen, so that the operator can more conveniently view and operate the display screen, and the use convenience of the equipment is improved.

[0025] Preferably, the display screen and the telescopic arm are connected through an adjustable connecting rod.

[0026] By adopting the technical scheme, the display screen and the telescopic arm are connected through an adjustable connecting rod, so that the display screen can be adjusted to different positions and angles as needed, which is convenient for users to observe and operate.

[0027] Preferably, the connecting frame is composed of at least two relatively movable components.

[0028] By adopting the technical scheme, the connecting frame is composed of at least two relatively movable components, which realizes the bending adjustment function of the connecting frame, facilitates the adjustment of the position and angle of the display, and improves the flexibility and convenience of the equipment use.

[0029] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0030] 1. By installing a 360-degree rotatable and telescopic telescopic arm at the top of the column, the multi-directional adjustment of the device is realized, and the flexibility and convenience during use are improved;

[0031] 2. The bending design of the connecting frame enables the computer display to be flexibly adjusted according to user needs, improving user experience;

[0032] 3. By setting a lockable roller at the bottom of the base, the movement and fixation of the device are facilitated, and the convenience of use is increased. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, device main body; 11, base; 12, mounting shell; 13, roller; 14, computer; 141, mainframe; 142, display; 1421, connecting frame; 2, column; 21, rotating mechanism; 22, telescopic mechanism; 221, telescopic arm; 2211, connecting rod; 23, mechanical connecting rod; 231, fixing belt; 3, display screen; 4, head cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the Figure 1 Further detailed description of the present application.

[0036] The embodiment of the present application discloses a multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device. Referring to Figure 1 , the multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device comprises a device main body 1, a column 2, and a display screen 3. The device main body 1 comprises a base 11, a mounting shell 12, a roller 13, and a computer 14. The base 11 comprises an upper plane and a lower plane, the upper plane is provided with the mounting shell 12, and the lower plane is provided with at least four rollers 13. The structure of the base 11 adopts high-strength aluminum alloy material, the thickness is 2-3 mm, and the weight is light and stable.

[0037] The mounting shell 12 is a rectangular box structure, 1.2 m high, 0.8 m long, and 0.5 m wide, and the computer 14 mainframe 141 is installed inside. The shell is made of SMC composite material, which not only ensures the strength but also reduces the weight. The mounting shell 12 and the base 11 are fixedly connected through screws, ensuring the overall stability of the device. The roller 13 adopts polyurethane material, the diameter is 100 mm, can bear the weight of 120 kg, and the embedded ball design facilitates the movement of the device. The roller 13 and the base 11 are fixedly connected through threads, ensuring stability.

[0038] The computer 14 comprises a host computer 141 and a display 142, the host computer 141 of the computer 14 is arranged inside the installation shell 12, and is provided with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU, which has sufficient computing capacity to process a large amount of data. At the same time, the installation shell 12 is provided with a cooling fan to ensure that the temperature of the host computer 141 is controlled within a reasonable range during long-time operation. The display 142 is fixed to the top cover of the installation shell 12 through an adjustable connecting frame 1421, the connecting frame 1421 is made of flexible aluminum alloy material and can be bent in horizontal and vertical directions. The connecting frame 1421 is composed of at least two relatively movable parts. The display 142 has a size of 24 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080, supports multi-point touch control, and is convenient for viewing brain function imaging data.

[0039] The column 2 is vertically arranged at the front end of the base 11 in a cylindrical structure, the column 2 is made of low-carbon steel, has a diameter of 40 mm and a total length of 2.2 m. The column 2 is provided with a rotating mechanism 21 and an extension mechanism 22 at the top. The rotating mechanism 21 is driven by a motor to ensure that the extension arm 221 can rotate by 360 degrees, and a scale is arranged on the top of the column 2, the scale is arranged along the circumference of the column, which is convenient for the operator to check the rotation angle of the extension arm 221; the extension mechanism 22 is composed of an inner and an outer steel pipe, the inner pipe is fixed at the top of the column 2, and the outer pipe is connected with the inner pipe through a rolling bearing, so that the outer pipe can vertically extend along the inner pipe. The rolling bearing is made of self-lubricating material to reduce friction and improve the smoothness of adjustment.

[0040] The extension arm 221 is vertically arranged with the column 2 and extends along the direction perpendicular to the column 2, the extension arm 221 is made of aluminum material and has a length of 1 m, and simple mechanical links 23 are arranged on both sides of the extension arm 221, the mechanical links 23 are composed of a transmission arm, a transmission rod and a spring, and a restraint belt 231 is arranged on the mechanical links 23 to ensure the stability of the head. Through the vertical adjustment function of the extension arm 221, the device can be quickly adjusted to the height of different users to ensure the accuracy and comfort of measurement.

[0041] The display screen 3 is arranged at the top end of the extension arm 221 and is fixedly connected with the top end of the extension arm 221 through an adjustable connecting rod 2211. The connecting rod 2211 can be bent in horizontal or vertical direction, so as to adjust the angle of the display screen 3, so that the operator can more conveniently view and operate the display screen 3, and the use convenience of the device is improved.

[0042] The mechanical connecting rod 23 is used to fix the optical fiber, and a head cap 4 is mounted on the top of the mechanical connecting rod 23, which is used to collect the brain biological information. Specifically, the mechanical connecting rod 23 includes a main frame and multiple auxiliary connecting rods. The main frame is made of lightweight aluminum alloy, with a length of 40 cm and a width of 20 cm, and a fixing device is arranged in the center. The auxiliary connecting rods include at least two transmission arms and a transmission rod, which are used to fix the optical fiber. The optical fiber is made of high-strength material, which ensures that it is not disturbed during use and improves the accuracy of measurement. The transmission rod is provided with a clamping groove for inserting optical fibers of different diameters, while ensuring that the bending radius of the optical fiber does not exceed the minimum allowable value to avoid signal attenuation. The head cap 4 is made of flexible material and is internally provided with multiple sensors for collecting changes in oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin concentrations in the blood of the cerebral cortex surface area. The head cap 4 can be fixed on the top of the mechanical connecting rod 23 by buckling to ensure a tight fit on the head.

[0043] Through the flexible adjustment of the mechanical connecting rod 23 and the precise design of the head cap 4, high-precision collection of brain biological information is realized, further improving the overall performance of the device. The head cap 4 includes a head cover made of flexible material and multiple distributed sensors. Each sensor has a diameter of 5 mm and is composed of sensitive photoelectric elements to accurately capture near-infrared spectral signals. The sensors are connected to each other by fine wires and are connected to the control part. When collecting data at multiple points simultaneously, the wires are arranged in an interlaced manner to avoid mutual interference. The design of the sensor adopts advanced micro-manufacturing process to ensure small size, high sensitivity and low signal interference. The number of sensors is at least 20, which are evenly distributed at key positions of the head cover to cover the main functional areas of the cerebral cortex, ensuring that the collected data covers a wide range and has a large amount of information.

[0044] Through the cooperative work of multiple high-precision sensors, the data acquisition speed and quality can be greatly improved, making the evaluation of brain function status more comprehensive and accurate.

[0045] The implementation principle of the multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to an embodiment of the present application is that the vertical extension of the telescopic arm 221 on the stand 2 solves the problem of complex manual adjustment and insufficient precision, improving the adjustment convenience and applicability of the device. The design of the mechanical connecting rod 23 and the head cap 4 ensures stable and accurate collection of brain function data under various conditions, improving the overall performance of the device. In addition, by optimizing the structure of the device, the device is more flexible and efficient in actual use.

[0046] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, which do not limit the protection scope of the present application, therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape, principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device, characterized by: The utility model relates to a kind of brain biological information acquisition device, including: Device body (1), the device body (1) includes base (11), installation shell (12) is arranged above the base (11), roller (13) is arranged below the base (11), and computer (14), the computer (14) includes host (141) and display (142), the display (142) is arranged on the top of the installation shell (12), and is connected with the top of the installation shell (12) by connecting frame (1421), the connecting frame (1421) is arranged on the top of the installation shell (12), the connecting frame (1421) can be bent; Stand (2), the stand (2) is vertically arranged in the front end of the base (11), top installation has the telescopic arm (221) that can rotate 360 degrees and can be telescopic, the telescopic arm (221) both sides lower part is provided with the mechanical link (23) that can open and close, and the mechanical link (23) is provided with the restraint fixing band (231) on it; Display screen (3), the display screen (3) is arranged on the top end of the telescopic arm (221), and is fixedly connected with the top end of the telescopic arm (221) by adjustable connecting rod (2211).

2. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic arm (221) can be telescopic on stand (2) along the direction that is perpendicular to stand (2).

3. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical link (23) is used for fixing optical fiber, and head cap (4) is installed on the top of the mechanical link (23), and the head cap (4) is used to collect brain biological information.

4. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The head cap (4) has a plurality of sensors for collecting brain biological information.

5. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host (141) is arranged in the installation shell (12).

6. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The restraint fixing band (231) is used for fixing the position of the mechanical link (23).

7. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller (13) is arranged at least four on the bottom of the base (11).

8. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (2211) can be bent in horizontal direction or vertical direction.

9. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen (3) is connected with the telescopic arm (221) by adjustable connecting rod (2211).

10. The multi-person near-infrared spectroscopy brain function imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame (1421) is composed of at least two relatively movable components.