Electronic Device for Endourological Laser Parameter Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Endourological laser surgery systems face challenges due to complex user interfaces, leading to sub-optimum use by urologists, as they struggle to effectively operate and parameterize the laser systems, particularly in determining the correct energy and frequency settings for specific surgical tasks.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a user-friendly interface that determines and displays an energy parameter, combining energy level and pulse duration, to assist urologists in optimizing the operation of endourological laser surgery systems, including renal, ureteral, prostate, and urethral procedures, by simplifying the setup and monitoring processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the laser system provides multiple energy levels and pulse duration settings for different surgical tasks, then the system's adaptability and versatility are improved, but the user interface complexity increases making it difficult for urologists to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex laser parameter control into two distinct levels: a simplified user interface that presents pre-configured parameter packages (grouping energy levels, pulse durations, and frequencies together), and a backend configuration system that allows customization of these packages. This segmentation hides the complexity of individual parameters while maintaining adaptability through package selection and customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring optimized parameter packages that combine multiple laser settings (energy, pulse duration, frequency) into ready-to-use configurations. These pre-configured packages are tailored for specific surgical tasks, allowing urologists to select appropriate parameters without manually adjusting each setting, thus reducing interface complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Manufacturing precision
If the system displays detailed parameter controls for energy level and pulse duration, then the manufacturing precision and measurement precision are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual parameter controls (energy level, pulse duration, frequency) into unified parameter packages. Instead of presenting users with separate controls for each parameter, the system combines them into integrated packages that maintain precise control over all parameters while simplifying the user interface to a single selection mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the interface from displaying individual parameter values to displaying package identifiers or descriptions. The underlying precise parameters remain configurable and controllable, but the interface presents them as changed parameters (packages) that are easier to select and manage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the laser system allows extensive parameter customization for different surgical procedures, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time for parameter setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring optimized parameter packages for different surgical procedures and tasks. These packages contain pre-determined combinations of energy levels, pulse durations, and frequencies that are optimized for specific applications, allowing urologists to quickly select and deploy appropriate parameters without time-consuming manual adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the parameter configuration system adaptable and flexible. The pre-configured packages can be dynamically selected based on surgical needs, and the system allows for customization of these packages to accommodate varying procedural requirements, maintaining both speed and adaptability.
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AI summary
The object of the invention is an electronic device for the operation of an endourological laser surgery system. The endourological laser surgery system comprises an endourological laser surgery device. The electronic device comprises a processor; memory; an interface comprising a display and an input device. The electronic device is configured for the acquisition of a configuration scheme of the endourological laser surgery device. The electronic device is configured for the determination, based on the configuration scheme, of an energy parameter associated with the light emission by the endourological laser surgery device. The energy parameter is determined based on an energy level and a pulse duration for the light emission by the endourological laser surgery device. The electronic device is configured for the representation, on the display, of a first user interface object which is representative of the energy parameter.