Capsule Endoscope Measuring Component for Digestive Tract Parameter Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current endoscopic devices are limited in their ability to accurately detect digestive tract conditions beyond visual observation, failing to obtain essential physiological parameters and mucosal state information.
Innovation Solution
A medical detection apparatus with a measuring component comprising polyionic gel and dye, capable of measuring pH, occult blood, pepsin, and trypsin concentrations by color change, integrated into a capsule endoscope for enhanced detection accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional endoscopic devices are used for visual observation, then the structure is simple and cost is low, but the detection accuracy and functional capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple measuring components (pH, occult blood, pepsin, trypsin) with the endoscopic device into an integrated medical detection apparatus. The measuring components are mounted on the outer wall of the housing, allowing simultaneous visual observation and physiological parameter measurement without requiring separate devices, thereby improving detection accuracy while managing integration complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The endoscopic device is transformed into a multi-functional apparatus that performs both traditional visual observation of digestive tract mucosa and simultaneous measurement of multiple physiological parameters (pH, occult blood, pepsin, trypsin). This universal design allows a single device to replace multiple separate functions, improving overall detection capability without proportionally increasing complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple measuring components are integrated into the endoscope, then the detection functionality is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring system is segmented into independent measuring components (pH measuring component, occult blood measuring component, pepsin measuring component, trypsin measuring component), each with its own specific dye and polyionic gel. These modular components are mounted on the outer wall of the housing in an array, allowing each to function independently while contributing to the overall detection capability, thereby enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the device outer wall are assigned different measuring components with specific detection capabilities. Each measuring component is localized to detect specific physiological parameters at its position, creating a distributed sensing array that provides comprehensive detection functionality while maintaining manageable complexity through spatial organization
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus improves detection accuracy and functionality by enabling non-invasive, continuous measurement of various parameters in the digestive tract, reducing integration complexity and cost while maintaining high measurement precision.
Implementation Method 1
hydrogen ions in the external environment of the housing can enter the pH measuring component through the polyionic gel, and the hydrogen ions in the pH measuring component can enter the external environment of the housing through the polyionic gel. The pH-sensitive dye can combine or dissociate with hydrogen ions to create a dynamic equilibrium.
Implementation Method 2
hydrogen ions in the external environment of the housing can enter the pH measuring component through the polyionic gel, and the hydrogen ions in the pH measuring component can enter the external environment of the housing through the polyionic gel.
Implementation Method 3
The light scattering signal of the combined bromophenol blue dye changes to show different colors, and the color of the bromophenol blue dye is different when the concentration of pepsin is different.
Implementation Method 4
The volume and light scattering signal of the combined bromophenol blue dye change to show different colors, and the color of the bromophenol purple dye is different when the concentration of trypsin is different.
Data Source
AI summary
A medical detection apparatus and a measuring component thereof are provided. The medical detection apparatus includes a housing and a measuring component. The measuring component is mounted on the outer wall of the housing for measuring the concentration of a parameter to be measured in the external environment of the housing. Through arrangement of the measuring component, the medical detection apparatus detects various parameters in the digestive tract, and the accuracy of detection is improved.