Interactive Electrophysiology Catheter Configuration System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrophysiology catheter configuration methods are time-consuming and prone to human error, requiring manual configuration of multiple electrodes and signals, which is inefficient and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for electrophysiology catheter scheme configuration that provides a visual representation of the heart, allowing users to easily configure catheters by inputting the type and number of electrodes, with interactive and adjustable pictorial representations, and includes features like distinct color coding and reconfigurable slot mapping, along with simulation of electricity conduction for improved accuracy and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration of EP catheter electrodes to CIP interfaces is performed, then the system can display signals, but the process consumes a lot of time and is prone to human errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects catheter insertion and performs self-configuration by reading catheter identifiers and mapping electrodes to appropriate CIP slots based on detected catheter type and placement location, eliminating the need for manual configuration by the physician
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical configuration process is replaced with an automated electronic detection and configuration system that uses sensors to detect catheter presence and software algorithms to automatically map electrodes to recording channels
2Productivity
If all ICEG electrodes are configured manually using preconfigured catheter schemes, then the system can process multiple signals, but the task is time consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the optimal configuration for multiple ICEG electrodes by detecting catheter types and placement locations, then autonomously assigns electrodes to CIP slots according to standardized naming conventions without requiring manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The automated configuration system handles multiple catheter types and signal configurations through a single universal process, allowing the system to adapt to various catheter schemes and signal requirements without requiring separate manual configuration procedures for each case
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for electrophysiology catheter scheme configuration are disclosed. The method includes providing an interactive image of a heart to a user and receiving a user input of a type of catheter and a number of electrodes corresponding to the catheter. A pictorial representation of the catheter positioned inside the interactive image of the heart is generated according to the type of catheter. A pictorial representation of the electrodes as markers on the pictorial representation of the catheter is generated depending on the number of electrodes. Slot numbers of a catheter input pod are mapped to the corresponding electrodes of the catheter that are to be connected to the catheter input pod depending on the type of catheter. Intracardiac electrogram (ICEG) signal labels are assigned depending on the type of catheter, and the ICEG signal labels are marked on the interactive image of the heart to create the electrophysiology catheter scheme.