Uterine Cervical Imaging Handlebar Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current uterine cervical cancer examination techniques rely heavily on human interpretation and are time-consuming, necessitating the development of an image acquisition apparatus that is convenient, portable, and capable of automatic image diagnosis using artificial intelligence.
Innovation Solution
A uterine cervical image acquisition apparatus with a camera, user interface, handlebar unit, light source, and sensors for automatic image correction and wireless transmission, featuring adjustable menu bars and hand detection for user convenience, and integration with an application program for automatic diagnosis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional cervical examination apparatus is used, then image acquisition is possible, but the apparatus is inconvenient to install, use, and operate
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into separate functional modules: a main body housing containing the camera and control electronics, a handlebar unit with operation buttons, and a light source unit. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation and operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional mechanical adjustment mechanisms are replaced with electronic controls. The camera control unit electronically adjusts zoom and focus, while the display screen control unit electronically adjusts menu bar positions, eliminating the need for manual mechanical adjustments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If menu bars are displayed on a fixed position, then display is simple, but it does not accommodate left and right handed users
Solution Approach 1:
The menu bar display positions are made dynamic rather than fixed. The display screen control unit automatically adjusts menu bar positions based on detected user hand preference, or allows manual switching between left and right configurations, making the interface adaptive to different users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes automatic hand preference detection functionality that allows the apparatus to automatically configure the display layout according to the user's natural hand preference, eliminating the need for manual setup.
3Ease of operation
If the apparatus structure is simplified for portability, then ease of operation improves, but chargeability and mountability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The battery is positioned within the handlebar unit, nesting the power supply component within the existing structural framework. This integration maintains portability while ensuring reliable power supply for charging and operation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a uterine cervical image acquisition apparatus which acquires and displays images of a uterine cervix, and in some cases can automatically diagnose the onset of a disease related to the uterine cervix, the apparatus being characterized by comprising: a main body in which a camera for acquiring uterine cervical images is installed on one side, a user interface for displaying the uterine cervical images and inputting user touch commands is installed on the opposite side, and a handlebar unit is formed in a downward direction; a light source unit which emits light toward the front of the main body; a battery which is positioned inside the handlebar unit to supply power for charging and operation; an operation button unit which includes at least an image capturing button, a zoom-in button, and a zoom-out button formed on the handlebar unit; a memory for storing the captured uterine cervical images; a communication unit for transmitting the uterine cervical images to a reading computer; an image transmission control unit for controlling to store the captured uterine cervical images in the memory, encrypt selected uterine cervical images, and transmit the encrypted images to the reading computer; a display screen control unit which controls to display, on the left and right or above and below the captured uterine cervical display images, a menu bar for receiving the user touch commands; and a camera control unit which controls zooming and auto-focusing of the camera and the brightness of the light source unit according to operations of the provided button.