Bronchoscopes TRIZ Cases

A machine-learned model predicts intra-operative lung object locations using pre-operative and real-time images.

A medical device generates virtual endoscopic images from three-dimensional CT data to guide insertion.

A multifunctional ENT tool integrates a rotatable tubular probe with an internal balloon sinuplasty mechanism for single-handed surgical operation.

Handheld ophthalmic instrument uses amber LED illumination and a digital imager to capture retinal images without pupil dilation.

Electromagnetic tracking inside extended working channel compensates for anatomical deformation during bronchoscopy.

Customized hydrogel implants restore phonatory mucosal pliability to address individual vocal deficits without increasing device complexity.

Nested doll catheter delivers expandable implant to maintain collateral channel patency, relieving lung hyper-inflation without excessive tissue trauma.

Relocating the heavy display assembly to the distal end of the handle restores center of gravity balance and improves manual control during medical procedures.

Segmented design allows the applicator to expand after delivery, enabling effective thermal ablation in hard-to-reach sites.

Autonomous catheter navigation reduces operator cognitive burden by using machine intelligence to process optical images and guide the device.

Real-time image feed registration aligns reference points with catheter orientation for precise navigation.

A control system generates real-time motion plans to guide concentric tube probe tips to goal positions.

Integrated endoscope sampling device with digitally displaceable actuator eliminates complex tube handling to prevent sample loss during bronchial lavage.

Segmenting the actuator button creates two-step tactile feedback, resolving operation confirmation issues in endoscope suction valves.

A medical appliance generates electrical current via galvanic action between dissimilar metals to stimulate the cough reflex.

Iron-based solder fills gaps between the base blade and tube via capillary action, creating a leak-tight seam that withstands autoclave sterilization.

Universal USB interfaces connect functional modules to a common frame, reducing device bulk and weight while maintaining versatility.

A catheter navigation system fuses optical sensor images with inertial measurement unit data to track device position in real time.

A robotic surgical endoscope mount secures the housing to a distal arm while routing cables along its lateral side.

Semi-rigid scope guide tube with flexible grommet positions bronchoscopy instrument near patient airway.

Multi-source imaging system combines structured light and spectral data to define connective soft tissue boundaries.

Liquid barrier reduces energy attenuation in thin coaxial cables, enabling precise microwave delivery to peripheral lung tumors.