A biological sample gross image acquisition device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a gross image acquisition device for biological samples, comprising: a sample processing platform, including a sample box and a loading platform, the loading platform being placed inside the sample box; the loading platform includes sample fixing nails and a pad, with hollow samples cut open to fully expose lesions and placed on a silicone single plate; solid samples, after being cut open, are placed on the silicone pad, and the sample is properly fixed to the silicone pad using the sample fixing nails. The image acquisition device includes a shadowless light source and a camera, with the shadowless light source surrounding the camera, the camera being mounted directly above the loading platform; a wireless transmission device directly transmits the images acquired by the camera to an image processing computer in real time via Bluetooth; the image processing computer has the function of reading, processing, and displaying sample images. This utility model can capture, transmit, and process images of gross specimens of biological samples to be tested, and can obtain clear and complete gross images of the surface and cross-section of biological samples.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of image acquisition technology, and in particular relates to a biological sample image acquisition device after the hollow organ has been unfolded. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most image acquisition devices for tissue samples rely on handheld or overhead tripods, primarily consisting of an overhead tripod and a camera. Considering the sampling needs of biological sample processing institutions, this current image acquisition system has the following shortcomings:

[0003] 1. Lack of sample placement module: Currently, tissue specimens are only placed flat on the specimen processing table, lacking a sample carrying platform. For hollow organs that are prone to curling, there are problems with incomplete sample unfolding and insufficient exposure of lesions.

[0004] 2. Unstable light source for image acquisition: Current tissue specimen image acquisition is greatly affected by ambient light sources, or mainly relies on sunlight. This leads to problems such as large color differences and overexposure in sample images acquired during the day and at night, or in images acquired from different batches. Improving the stability of the light source during image acquisition has an impact on improving the quality of acquired images.

[0005] 3. Image transmission relies on wired transmission, resulting in poor flexibility and convenience of the device. The wired connection between the camera system and the processing computer leads to a lack of flexibility in the device, making it difficult to move and adjust for different application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a biological sample gross image acquisition device, which can capture, transmit and process samples of hollow organs or solid organs to be tested, and can obtain clear and complete gross images of biological samples.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a biological sample gross image acquisition device, comprising:

[0008] The sample processing platform includes a sample box and a loading platform, with the loading platform placed inside the sample box. The loading platform includes sample fixing pins and a pad. Before image acquisition, the biological sample is placed on the silicone pad after the surface to be photographed is fully exposed. For hollow organs that are prone to curling, the sample can be unfolded and fixed to the silicone pad using fixing pins.

[0009] Image acquisition equipment includes a shadowless light source and a camera. The shadowless light source surrounds the camera, which is mounted directly above the loading platform.

[0010] The wireless transmission device transmits images captured by the camera directly and in real time to the image processing computer via Bluetooth.

[0011] And image processing computers, which read, process and display images.

[0012] Furthermore, the pad is made of silicone.

[0013] Furthermore, by using sample fixation pins at four points—upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right—the easily curled hollow organ unfolded sample was fixed onto the pad.

[0014] Furthermore, the shadowless light source is a ring-shaped shadowless light source, which surrounds the camera in a ring shape.

[0015] Furthermore, the wireless transmission device uses Bluetooth communication.

[0016] The beneficial effects of adopting this technical solution are:

[0017] This invention adds a sample processing platform before acquiring images of hollow organs, which can fully unfold the gross sample on the platform, expose the lesion site, ensure sufficient morphological exposure of the mucosa of hollow organs before image acquisition, and effectively control the consistency of acquired images.

[0018] This invention adds a stable ring-shaped shadowless light source around the camera that acquires images, providing a stable and consistent light source for the image acquisition area and eliminating interference from environmental light sources or artifacts on image acquisition.

[0019] This invention improves the image transmission scheme of traditional wired cameras and computers by changing the wired transmission mode of image acquisition to a wireless transmission mode, making the system more convenient and flexible to use.

[0020] This device features a simple structure, high convenience, high flexibility, and a high degree of automation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a biological sample gross image acquisition device according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the image acquisition device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Among them, 1-1 is the sample box, 1-2 is the platform, 1-2-1 is the sample fixing nail, 1-2-2 is the pad, 2 is the image acquisition device, 2-1 is the shadowless light source, 2-2 is the camera, 3 is the wireless transmission device, and 4 is the image processing computer. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, a biological sample gross image acquisition device includes:

[0026] The sample processing platform includes a sample box 1-1 and a loading platform 1-2, with the loading platform 1-2 placed inside the sample box 1-1. The loading platform 1-2 includes sample fixing pins 1-2-1 and a pad 1-2-2. The biological sample to be photographed is placed on the silicone pad 1-2-2, and the sample fixing pins 1-2-1 are used to unfold and fix the biological sample, which is prone to curling, onto the silicone pad 1-2-2.

[0027] Image acquisition device 2 includes shadowless light source 2-1 and camera 2-2. Shadowless light source 2-1 surrounds camera 2-2, and camera 2-2 is mounted directly above the loading platform 1-2.

[0028] Wireless transmission device 3 transmits the images captured by camera 2-2 directly and in real time to image processing computer 4 via Bluetooth device;

[0029] And image processing computer 4, to read, process and display images.

[0030] Specific embodiment: The sample box 1-1 (50cm long, 40cm wide, and 5cm deep) is used to place the sample. Formalin can be directly injected into it after image acquisition to fix the specimen and ensure that the sample is fully fixed.

[0031] The specimen carrier platform 1-2 consists of specimen fixation pins 1-2-1 and a silicone pad 1-2-2 (45cm long, 35cm wide). Biological specimens can be placed on the specimen carrier platform 1-2. After the biological specimen is cut along the large bend side, it is placed on the silicone pad 1-2-2. Then, the specimen fixation pins 1-2-1 are used to fix the postoperative specimen at four points: upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right, ensuring the specimen is fully extended and the lesion is fully exposed.

[0032] Specific implementation examples: such as Figure 2 As shown, the shadowless light source 2-1 adopts a ring-shaped shadowless light source, which surrounds the camera 2-2 in a ring shape. This provides a stable and consistent light source for the acquired images, and the ring-shaped light source design eliminates interference from environmental light sources or artifacts on image acquisition.

[0033] Specific embodiment: The wireless transmission device 3 adopts Bluetooth communication. The acquired images are directly transmitted to the image processing computer 4 via Bluetooth, eliminating the wired connection between modules and greatly improving the flexibility and convenience of the device.

[0034] Specific embodiment: Image processing computer 4, used to receive images, and images can be directly read and observed on this computer. It can also perform visualization processing and identification of lesions in the input image through built-in image processing software. This achieves automated image processing, overcoming misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis in the process of lesion identification by the human eye through computer-aided image processing.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for acquiring gross images of biological samples, characterized in that, include: The sample processing platform includes a sample box (1-1) and a loading platform (1-2), with the loading platform (1-2) placed inside the sample box (1-1). The loading platform (1-2) includes sample fixing pins (1-2-1) and a pad (1-2-2). The side of the biological sample to be photographed is placed on the silicone pad (1-2-2), and the biological sample is fixed on the silicone pad (1-2-2) using the sample fixing pins (1-2-1). Image acquisition device (2) includes a shadowless light source (2-1) and a camera (2-2). The shadowless light source (2-1) surrounds the camera (2-2), and the camera (2-2) is mounted directly above the loading platform (1-2). The wireless transmission device (3) transmits the images captured by the camera (2-2) directly to the image processing computer (4) in real time via Bluetooth. And an image processing computer (4) to read, process and display images.

2. The biological sample gross image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pad (1-2-2) is a silicone pad (1-2-2).

3. A biological sample gross image acquisition device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Use sample fixation pins (1-2-1) to fix the unfolded biological sample onto the pad (1-2-2) at four locations: upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right.

4. The biological sample gross image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shadowless light source (2-1) is a ring-shaped shadowless light source, which surrounds the camera (2-2) in a ring shape.

5. The biological sample gross image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wireless transmission device (3) uses Bluetooth communication.

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