Endoscope Lens Adjustment via Eye Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current endoscopic technologies lack efficient mechanisms for real-time adjustment of the endoscope lens during surgeries, leading to reduced operational efficiency and potential misalignment with the surgeon's intended focus.
Innovation Solution
An endoscope apparatus and method that includes an image collector to track the user's eyeball, a controller to calculate and adjust the endoscope lens parameters based on the collected image, and a motorized mechanism to automatically adjust the lens position, ensuring real-time alignment with the surgeon's intended focus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual adjustment of endoscope lens is used, then device complexity is low, but productivity and operational efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automatic lens adjustment based on eye movement detection. The controller automatically calculates adjustment parameters and controls the motor to reposition the lens without requiring manual intervention, allowing the system to serve itself in maintaining optimal viewing alignment during surgery
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated electromechanical system. Instead of physical hand adjustment, the system uses image collection, automated parameter calculation, and motor-driven lens positioning to achieve the same functional goal, thereby increasing productivity while managing complexity through automation
2Adaptability or versatility
If real-time lens adjustment is implemented, then adaptability to surgeon's focus changes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback through continuous eye movement detection and real-time lens adjustment. The image collector continuously monitors eye position, the controller processes this information to determine focus changes, and the motor adjusts the lens accordingly, creating a closed-loop feedback system that adapts to surgeon intentions dynamically
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamics by enabling real-time adjustment of the endoscope lens position based on changing eye movements. Instead of a static fixed lens, the system dynamically repositions the lens to match the surgeon's evolving focus, improving adaptability while managing complexity through automated control
3Productivity
If automatic lens adjustment is added, then operational efficiency is improved, but ease of operation may be reduced due to system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting eye movements and adjusting the lens without requiring operator intervention. This eliminates the need for manual control while maintaining ease of use, as the system handles the complex adjustment tasks autonomously based on the surgeon's natural eye movements
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an endoscope apparatus and a method for controlling the endoscope apparatus. The endoscope apparatus may comprise an image collector, configured to collect an image for an eyeball of a user; a controller, configured to calculate a parameter for adjusting an endoscope lens of an endoscope based on the collected image; and the endoscope, configured to adjust the endoscope lens according to the parameter.