Capsule Endoscope Receiver Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing receiving apparatuses are unable to recognize and adapt processing for various types of body insertable devices, such as capsule endoscopes, leading to inefficiencies in data transmission and image processing.
Innovation Solution
A receiving apparatus equipped with a recognizing unit to identify the type of body insertable device and a process switcher to adjust processing parameters, including antenna threshold, frame rate, and image processing, based on the detected or input identification information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a receiving apparatus is designed to work with a specific type of body insertable device, then the processing can be optimized for that device type, but the apparatus cannot handle various types of capsules
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving apparatus performs preliminary recognition of the capsule type through identification information transmission and detection before actual image data reception. The control unit determines the capsule type in advance and pre-configures appropriate processing parameters, enabling the apparatus to adapt to different capsule types without increasing fundamental system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes processing parameters based on detected capsule type. The control unit adjusts reception parameters such as frame rate, resolution, and processing algorithms according to the identified capsule type, allowing a single receiving apparatus to optimize processing for multiple different capsule types through dynamic parameter modification.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the receiving apparatus uses fixed processing parameters, then the processing is simple and stable, but it cannot adapt to different capsule types with different characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving apparatus performs self-configuration by automatically detecting capsule type through identification information and autonomously determining appropriate processing parameters. The control unit executes automatic type determination and parameter adjustment without requiring manual intervention, making the system adaptable to different capsule types while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the capsule device through bidirectional communication. The capsule transmits identification information that serves as feedback to the receiving apparatus, enabling the control unit to adjust processing parameters based on the actual capsule type being used, thus achieving adaptability through automated feedback-driven parameter adjustment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the receiving apparatus implements type recognition and processing switching, then it can handle various capsule types, but the processing time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs type recognition and parameter determination in advance during the initialization phase before actual image reception begins. By completing the type determination and parameter configuration beforehand, the system minimizes time loss during the actual imaging process, as the control unit already has the appropriate settings ready when image data starts flowing.
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AI summary
A capsule endoscope 3 is inserted into a subject and transmits a capsule ID, which is received by an RF receiving unit 11 of a receiving apparatus 2. A capsule ID detecting circuit 19 detects the capsule ID. A control unit C recognizes a type of the capsule endoscope 3 based on the detected capsule ID, and changes over a threshold of received field strength of a receiving antenna. Thus, a content of processing for the capsule endoscope 3 is changed over, and a selection controller C1 selects a receiving antenna for an image receiving period from receiving antennas A1 to An.