Endoscope Handle and Insert Tube Identification Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current endoscope systems face issues with incomplete connections between the handle and insert tube, leading to image noise or failure, and require multiple endoscopes for different body parts, increasing costs and reducing availability.
Innovation Solution
An endoscope system with a handle and insert tubes featuring unique connectors and controllers that electronically connect and allow for easy assembly and disassembly, enabling identification and control of different function modes based on embedded data, allowing the handle to select and control the appropriate insert tube for various body parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the handle and insert tube are made detachable for disinfecting and convenient delivery, then ease of operation and personal hygiene are improved, but the connection reliability deteriorates leading to incomplete connections, image noise, or failure during use
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification and data matching between the insert tube and handle before operation. The controller reads identification data from the insert tube connector and pre-configures the appropriate operation mode, ensuring the connection is verified and properly set up before use, thus preventing incomplete connections and image failures
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback through the controller that reads identification data from the insert tube and automatically configures the operating parameters. This feedback mechanism ensures that the handle and insert tube are properly matched and connected, preventing connection errors and ensuring reliable operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple endoscopes with different functions are used to observe different body parts, then adaptability is improved, but cost increases and availability of each endoscope decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed as a universal controller that can work with multiple types of insert tubes for different body parts. The controller reads identification data from each insert tube and automatically configures the appropriate operation mode, allowing one handle to perform multiple functions and eliminating the need for separate endoscopes for different applications
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its configuration based on the inserted tube type. The controller automatically adjusts operating parameters, imaging modes, and control settings according to the identification data read from the insert tube, enabling the same handle to optimally control different insert tubes for various body parts without manual reconfiguration
3Reliability
If the handle and insert tube are fixed and cannot be detached, then connection reliability is improved, but ease of operation for disinfecting and delivery deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary verification of the connection through identification data reading and parameter matching before operation begins. This ensures that the detachable connection is properly established and configured, maintaining reliability while allowing easy disassembly for disinfecting and delivery
Data Source
AI summary
An endoscope system is provided. The endoscope system includes an insert tube and a handle. The insert tube includes a first connector, a first controller, a first parameter and an insert-tube data. The first parameter and the insert-tube data are corresponding to each other. The handle includes a second connector and a second controller. The second connector electronically connects to the first connector, and the second controller receives and accords to the first parameter to generate at least one first control signal to the first controller to control the insert tube.