Endoscope Light Cable Wireless Identification for Durable Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Endoscopic camera systems lack direct information about the endoscope and light cable being used, which can affect imaging quality due to varying illumination and field of view, and wired connections deteriorate over time with repeated use and sterilization.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating wireless antennas and RFID tags into the light cable and endoscope for communication, allowing the light source to detect and store information about the connected endoscope and light cable, enabling wireless data transmission and control of light generation based on the attached components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired connections are used between light cable and endoscope, then data transmission is reliable, but the connection deteriorates over time through repeated cycles of use and sterilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The light cable includes wireless antennas that communicate with the endoscope and light source without physical connectors, eliminating wear and deterioration from repeated connection and sterilization cycles while maintaining reliable data transmission for tracking service life and imaging settings.
2Duration of action of moving object
If wireless communication is implemented in light cable, then connection durability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light cable is designed to perform multiple functions: it still conveys light from the light source to the endoscope through the light guide, while simultaneously providing wireless communication capabilities through integrated antennas. This multi-functionality allows the cable to maintain its primary purpose while adding durability through wireless data transmission for tracking and control.
3Measurement precision
If the light source has direct information about endoscope and light cable, then imaging quality is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication system enables the light source to receive feedback information from the endoscope and light cable, such as service life tracking data and imaging settings. This feedback allows the light source to adjust illumination parameters based on the specific components connected, improving imaging quality while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated information exchange.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the light source to track the service life, adjust imaging settings, and ensure safe operation by detecting the type and condition of the endoscope and light cable, improving imaging system efficiency and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
a wireless antenna at its proximal end for wireless communication with the light source and a wireless antenna at its distal end for wireless communication with the endoscope
Implementation Method 2
The endoscope includes an RFID tag that the light source can read via signals transmitted wirelessly to and from the light cable
Data Source
AI summary
A light cable for conveying light from a light source to an endoscope includes a first connector at a proximal end of the light cable for connecting to the light source; a second connector at a distal end of the light cable for connecting to the endoscope; a light guide for conveying light received from the light source to the endoscope; a first wireless antenna positioned at the proximal end for wireless communication with the light source; and a second wireless antenna positioned at the distal end for wireless communication with the endoscope.