Medical Visualization Interface for Endoscope Image Handling
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical visualization systems lack flexibility and convenience in image handling and patient data management, particularly for disposable endoscopes, leading to inefficiencies in image capture, storage, and patient information access.
Innovation Solution
A video processing apparatus with a graphical user interface that allows for live image display, freeze function, peripheral device integration, patient information control, and network connectivity, enhancing image inspection and data management capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional medical visualization system is used with disposable endoscopes, then image capture and storage functions are available, but the system lacks flexibility and convenience in image handling and patient data management
Solution Approach 1:
The video processing apparatus is designed to work with multiple types of endoscopes (disposable and reusable) and integrates multiple functions including image capture, freeze function, peripheral device connectivity, and patient data management into a single system, making it universally adaptable to different medical visualization needs
2Productivity
If manual assistance is required for image capture and data management, then basic functionality is maintained, but operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages image capture, storage, and patient data handling through its integrated graphical user interface and processing capabilities, reducing the need for manual assistance and improving operational efficiency during medical procedures
3Adaptability or versatility
If a simple display system is used, then device complexity is low, but image inspection and data management capabilities are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The graphical user interface is divided into multiple portions that can be independently configured and controlled, allowing complex data management and image inspection functions to be organized in a manageable and flexible manner without overwhelming the user
Data Source
AI summary
A video processing apparatus including a housing, a processor adapted to receive image signals from a videoscope as the image signals are being generated and cause a display to display a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface includes a plurality of non-overlapping portions including a first portion and a second portion. The graphical user interface provides various features that facilitate easier and more efficient operation of the video processing apparatus.