Endoscope Image Processing Device Automatic Setting Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing endoscope systems face challenges in automatically adjusting image processing settings based on the type of endoscope and observation light used, leading to potential deterioration in image quality during medical procedures.

Innovation Solution

A processing device that includes an image processor, a recorder for setting information, and an acquisition unit to determine and set image processing settings based on the endoscope's identification information and observation light information, ensuring optimal image quality across various modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If image processing settings are manually adjusted for different endoscopes and light sources, then image quality can be optimized, but operation complexity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage qualityVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects endoscope identification information and light source information, then autonomously selects and applies appropriate image processing settings without requiring manual user intervention. The processing device serves itself by making intelligent decisions about parameter adjustment based on detected characteristics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple image processing settings are pre-configured and stored in advance for different endoscope types and light source characteristics. When the system detects the specific combination, it immediately retrieves and applies the pre-prepared settings, eliminating the need for real-time manual adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If multiple image processing settings are manually selected and adjusted, then optimal image quality can be achieved, but time consumption during procedures increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage qualityVSAvoidtime consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic detection and setting selection without requiring the operator to manually navigate through multiple settings. The processing device autonomously completes the entire configuration process, significantly reducing the time needed for setup during medical procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Settings are pre-prepared and stored before the procedure begins. When the endoscope is connected and detected, the system immediately applies the pre-configured settings, eliminating time-consuming manual adjustment during the actual procedure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If automatic setting adjustment is implemented based on endoscope and light source information, then operation convenience improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The processing device integrates multiple functions into a single unified system: it detects endoscope identification information, detects light source information, stores multiple pre-configured settings, and automatically selects appropriate settings. This multi-functional integration manages complexity centrally rather than requiring separate systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If manual adjustment of image processing settings is required for different modes, then flexibility is maintained, but ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides dynamic adaptability by automatically adjusting settings based on detected endoscope and light source characteristics. The processing device can adapt to different modes and configurations without requiring manual intervention, maintaining flexibility while significantly improving ease of operation through automated response.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11298011B2Processing device, setting method and computer-readable recording medium

Publication Date: 2022.04.12 OLYMPUS CORPORATION(JP)

AI summary

A processing device to which an endoscope inserted into a subject is connected includes: an image processor configured to execute image processing based on a setting value set in advance relating to the image processing on image data; a recorder configured to record setting information as setting values for respective multiple sets of image processing, the setting values being determined according to a combination of: at least one of identification information and observation light information; and each of multiple modes; an acquisition unit configured to acquire: at least one of the identification information and the observation light information; and information about one of the multiple modes selected by a user; and a setting unit configured to set the setting information specified based on a result of acquisition as the setting values used in the image processing.