Capsule Endoscope Receiver Visual Source Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional body-cavity image observation apparatuses struggle to clearly distinguish between images received directly from a capsule endoscope and those received indirectly through another device, leading to uncertainty about the source of displayed images.
Innovation Solution
A body-cavity image observation apparatus with a first receiving unit for direct data reception, a second receiving unit for indirect data reception, a display unit, and an identification notifying unit that presents distinct identification modes to differentiate between direct and indirect image sources, allowing clear recognition of the image origin.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the body-cavity image observation apparatus receives images both directly and indirectly, then the versatility and functionality are improved, but it becomes impossible to recognize which radio signal the image currently displayed is based on
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies visual identification marks (analogous to color changes) to differentiate between direct and indirect image sources. Specifically, it displays a first identification mark when receiving a radio signal directly from the capsule endoscope, and a second identification mark when receiving a radio signal indirectly from another body-cavity image observation apparatus. This visual distinction resolves the confusion about image sources while maintaining dual reception capability.
2Ease of operation
If the body-cavity image observation apparatus is made portable with integrated antenna for direct reception, then the ease of operation and real-time diagnosis capability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the antenna function directly into the portable body-cavity image observation apparatus, combining what were previously separate components (receiver and display apparatus with antenna) into a single integrated unit. This merging enables real-time direct reception and display while maintaining portability and ease of operation, despite the increased device complexity.
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
Enables clear identification of whether the displayed images are from direct or indirect reception, enhancing diagnostic accuracy by ensuring the correct source of the image data is recognized.
Implementation Method 1
a first receiving unit for directly receiving body-cavity image data from a body-cavity image data transmitter
Implementation Method 2
a second receiving unit for indirectly receiving body-cavity image data via another receiving device
Data Source
AI summary
An object of the present invention is to enable clearly identifying whether a body-cavity image displayed on a display unit is based on data which is directly received by a viewer itself, or whether the body-cavity image displayed on the display unit is based on data received by another receiving device. An identification notifying unit presents different identification modes such as a capsule mark and a cable mark 41 which are sensory recognizable between the case where a body-cavity image based on body-cavity image data which a first receiving unit has received directly from a capsule endoscope is displayed, and the case where a body-cavity image 40 based on body-cavity image data which a second receiving unit has received via another receiving device is displayed. Thus, it is possible to clearly identify which receiver has received the body-cavity image data based on which the body-cavity image is displayed.