Capsule Endoscopy Display Database Patient Info Search
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image display apparatuses for capsule endoscopes require cumbersome input of patient information for registration, involving multiple types of information for each examination, which increases labor and reduces efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An image display apparatus with a database that stores patient information, allowing partial input of desired patient information for search and display, and a control unit that searches and transmits this information to an external receiving device, reducing the need for manual input and enhancing efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all types of patient information are input one by one for each examination, then complete patient information can be registered in the receiving device, but the registration process becomes cumbersome and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by storing patient information in advance in a database associated with the image display apparatus. Before the actual examination, the receiving device can acquire patient information from this database through the communication unit, eliminating the need for manual re-entry of all patient details during each examination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism - a communication unit that enables data transfer between the image display apparatus (with its database) and the receiving device. This intermediary allows patient information to be shared and acquired automatically, reducing manual input requirements while ensuring complete information registration.
2Reliability
If patient information is manually input for each examination, then accurate registration can be achieved, but the time and labor required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates copies of patient information by storing it in a database associated with the image display apparatus. These copies can be retrieved and transferred to the receiving device as needed, eliminating the need for repeated manual input while maintaining data accuracy through consistent copying from the original stored information.
Solution Approach 2:
Patient information is prepared and stored in advance in the database before examinations occur. This preliminary action allows the receiving device to acquire complete patient information automatically through the communication unit, significantly improving registration efficiency without compromising accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a database stores patient information of multiple subjects, then information retrieval becomes more comprehensive, but the complexity of searching and managing the information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit serves as an intermediary that simplifies access to the comprehensive database. Instead of requiring users to navigate complex search interfaces, the system provides a streamlined mechanism for acquiring patient information from the database, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining comprehensive storage capabilities.
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AI summary
An image display apparatus 104 according to the present invention includes a DB 130 which stores patient information of a subject, a display unit 140 that displays a group of intra-subject images of the subject and patient information, an input unit 120 that inputs at least a part of the patient information of the subject, a control unit 150, and an I/F 160 that is communicatively connected to an external receiving device. The control unit 150 searches the DB 130 for patient information of a desired subject based on information input by the input unit 120, and displays the searched patient information on the display unit 140. The patient information is transferred to the external receiving device via the I/F 160, and registered in the external receiving device.