Medical Imaging Deflection Unit for Flexible Viewing Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical imaging systems face limitations in flexibility due to inclined imaging units that restrict movement and interfere with access during procedures, necessitating enhanced freedom of movement and reduced interference.
Innovation Solution
A medical imaging system with a deflection unit that allows selective disposition of imaging and light deflection members in the optical path, enabling inclined or horizontal views without inclining the imaging unit, and includes adjustable deflection angles and wavelength selectivity, along with a calibration method to account for positional deviations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging unit is inclined to provide horizontal or inclined viewing angles, then the imaging angle flexibility is improved, but the freedom of movement of the imaging system and medical staff is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional units: the imaging unit remains vertical while the deflection unit with adjustable mirrors handles angle changes. This segmentation allows the imaging unit to maintain its optimal vertical position for freedom of movement, while the deflection unit provides the necessary imaging angle flexibility through independent mirror adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The deflection unit acts as an intermediary between the vertical imaging unit and the surgical field. By placing adjustable mirrors in the optical path, it mediates the transmission of light at various angles without requiring the imaging unit itself to be inclined, thus preserving freedom of movement while achieving imaging angle flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If the imaging unit is inclined to avoid interference with access area, then the freedom of movement is improved, but the imaging unit still occupies space that may interfere with procedures
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of inclining the imaging unit to avoid interference, the system inverts the approach by keeping the imaging unit vertical and using deflection mirrors to achieve the desired viewing angles. This inversion eliminates the need for complex spatial configuration and inclination adjustments, simplifying the overall system setup.
3Adaptability or versatility
If deflection members are added to enable selective beam deflection, then the imaging angle flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The deflection unit with adjustable mirrors serves multiple functions: it provides inclined viewing angles, horizontal viewing angles, and can be adjusted to various positions. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple specialized components, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining imaging angle flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances flexibility and reduces interference by allowing variable imaging angles and lighting options, while ensuring precise calibration to maintain imaging accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
a deflection unit comprising at least one imaging deflection member. The at least one imaging deflection member is configured to be selectively disposed in an optical path of the imaging device to selectively deflect an imaging beam
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a medical imaging system (1) for imaging an object, comprising an imaging unit (10) comprising at least one imaging device (11) and a deflection unit (20) comprising at least one imaging deflection member (21a), wherein the at least one imaging deflection member (21a) is configured to be selectively disposed in an optical path of the imaging device (11) to selectively deflect an imaging beam.