Capsule Endoscope NBI Imaging with Multi-Wavelength LED Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current capsule endoscopes lack Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) capabilities, which are essential for highlighting mucosal epithelium and submucosal vessels, thereby limiting their ability to detect early cancer and other mucosal microvascular lesions.
Innovation Solution
A capsule endoscope imaging device equipped with first lamp bodies for white light emission, second lamp bodies emitting light with a central wavelength of 510 nm-540 nm, and third lamp bodies emitting light with a central wavelength of 400 nm-420 nm, along with control circuits to adjust exposure time or voltage, enabling switchable white light and narrow-band light illumination for NBI observation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If capsule endoscope uses only white light imaging (WLI), then patient comfort is improved, but the ability to highlight mucosal epithelium and submucosal vessels deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The capsule endoscope integrates multiple imaging modes (WLI and NBI) into a single device, enabling it to perform both general screening and detailed mucosal observation functions. The imaging device includes first lamp bodies for WLI, second lamp bodies for green light (510-540nm), and third lamp bodies for blue light (400-420nm), allowing the capsule to switch between different imaging modes based on diagnostic needs.
2Measurement precision
If capsule endoscope adds NBI imaging capabilities, then detection accuracy of early cancer is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device is divided into separate functional modules: first lamp bodies for white light, second lamp bodies for green narrow-band light, and third lamp bodies for blue narrow-band light, each with dedicated control circuits. This segmentation allows independent optimization and control of each imaging mode while maintaining overall system manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines WLI and NBI imaging systems into a single integrated capsule endoscope device. The mounting board holds all lamp bodies and control circuits in a compact arrangement, merging the functions of multiple imaging systems into one unified platform that can switch between modes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If capsule endoscope uses multiple lamp bodies with different wavelengths, then imaging versatility is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The capsule endoscope employs periodic switching between different imaging modes (WLI and NBI) rather than continuous operation of all lamp bodies. The control circuits activate specific lamp bodies only when their corresponding imaging mode is required, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining imaging versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device allows for clear visualization of mucosal epithelium and submucosal vessels, enhancing the detection of early cancer and other mucosal microvascular lesions, thereby aiding in early diagnosis and treatment.
Implementation Method 1
second lamp bodies, which emit light with a central wavelength of 510 nm-540 nm
Implementation Method 2
third lamp bodies, which emit light with a central wavelength of 400 nm-420 nm
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a capsule endoscope imaging device, an imaging method, and a capsule endoscope. The imaging device includes first lamp bodies, second lamp bodies, third lamp bodies, a first control circuit, a second control circuit, and a third control circuit. The first lamp bodies emit white light, the second lamp bodies emit light with a central wavelength of 510 nm-540 nm, and the third lamp bodies emit light with a central wavelength of 400 nm-420 nm. The first control circuit, second control circuit, and third control circuit are respectively used to adjust exposure time or voltage of the first lamp bodies, the second lamp bodies, and the third lamp bodies.