Multi-pole RF Ablation Catheter 3D Visual Prompting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current radiofrequency operation methods lack precision in prompting users about the operation state, leading to poor prompting effectiveness and affecting the success rate of radiofrequency operations.

Innovation Solution

A multi-pole radiofrequency ablation catheter system that uses multiple probes to obtain real-time physical characteristic data, creating a three-dimensional model to visually represent the range changes of the operation area, enhancing the accuracy and intelligence of the information prompt.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a simple digital form is displayed to prompt the current operation state, then the device complexity is reduced, but the information prompt effectiveness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprompting system complexityVSAvoidoperation state information completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from simple digital display to three-dimensional visual modeling, adding spatial dimension to the prompt information. The system constructs a 3D model of the operation area that visually represents the relationship between the radiofrequency probe and target tissue, enabling users to comprehend the operation state more intuitively and completely without excessive complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a virtual copy (3D visual model) of the physical operation area to display on the user interface. This digital twin reflects the real-time state of the radiofrequency ablation process, allowing users to observe the operation state indirectly through the visualized model, thereby improving information completeness while maintaining manageable system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Measurement precision

If multiple probes are used to obtain real-time physical characteristic data, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephysical characteristic data accuracyVSAvoidcatheter structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The catheter is divided into multiple probes distributed at different positions, each independently measuring physical characteristics at its location. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage of the operation area with high measurement precision while keeping each individual probe simple in structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple probes perform the same measurement function simultaneously, creating a redundant yet coordinated sensing system. Each probe is universally designed with identical structure and function, simplifying individual probe design while achieving enhanced overall measurement precision through multi-point data collection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20230346469A1Radio-frequency operation prompting method based on multi-pole radio-frequency ablation catheter, apparatus, system, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2023.11.02 HANGZHOU BRONCUS MEDICAL CO LTD
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AI summary

A radiofrequency operation prompting method based on a multi-pole radiofrequency ablation catheter is provided, which is applied to a computer terminal. The method includes steps of: obtaining physical characteristic data of a operation location of a radiofrequency operation object in real time through a plurality of probes of the multi-pole radiofrequency ablation catheter; obtaining a physical characteristic field of the radiofrequency operation object according to the physical characteristic data obtained in real time; and obtaining a range change of an to-be-operated area in a target operation area according to an initial range of the target operation area of the radiofrequency operation object and a value change of the physical characteristic data in the physical characteristic field, and representing the range change through a three-dimensional model.