See-Through Imaging for Non-Invasive Foreign Object Localization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical visualization methods lack real-time, non-invasive, and user-friendly solutions for accurately differentiating between biological and foreign entities within the body, particularly for unmodified implants and other foreign objects, and fail to provide precise localization and orientation without invasive procedures.
Innovation Solution
A see-through smart device, such as AR glasses or smart contact lenses, integrated with a transmitter-receiver unit and advanced imaging technologies, provides real-time, non-invasive visualization and differentiation between biological and foreign entities by overlaying processed information onto the user's field of view, using multiple frequency ranges and machine learning algorithms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional imaging methods (X-Ray, CT, MRI) are used to visualize foreign entities, then measurement precision and detection capability are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome equipment and non-portable nature
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical imaging systems (X-Ray, CT, MRI machines) with a portable optical system using see-through smart devices that employ light transmission and detection mechanisms. This substitution maintains detection capability while dramatically improving portability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a visual copy or representation of the foreign entity's location and characteristics by detecting light interactions and rendering them as visible images on the smart device display, allowing users to see internal structures without invasive procedures.
2Measurement precision
If invasive procedures are performed to locate and identify foreign entities, then measurement precision and detection capability are improved, but object-generated harmful factors worsen due to infection risks and patient discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary optical detection system that can visualize foreign entities through non-invasive light transmission. This intermediary method provides the localization accuracy previously only achievable through invasive procedures while eliminating infection risks and patient discomfort.
3Ease of manufacture
If unmodified implants are used, then ease of manufacture and adaptability are improved, but difficulty of detecting and measuring worsens due to inability to detect passive implants without modification
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables unmodified implants to be detected through their inherent interaction with light (absorption, reflection, scattering properties) without requiring any embedded sensors, RFID chips, or active components. The detection system leverages the natural optical properties of the implant materials themselves.
4Measurement precision
If clear differentiation between biological and foreign entities is required, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity worsens due to need for multiple detection frequencies and processing algorithms
Solution Approach 1:
The see-through smart device serves multiple functions: it captures images, detects foreign entities, differentiates between biological and foreign materials, and displays visualizations all within a single integrated device. This multi-functionality achieves high differentiation accuracy without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes changes in optical parameters (light absorption, reflection, scattering) at different frequencies to differentiate between biological tissues and foreign entities. By analyzing these parameter variations, the system achieves clear differentiation using standard smart device components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise localization, shape, size, texture, and material identification of foreign entities, enhancing procedural accuracy and safety by providing clear differentiation and reducing the need for invasive procedures.
Implementation Method 1
EM-frequency transmission-detection
Implementation Method 2
advanced imaging technologies
Data Source
AI summary
The present subject matter relates to a visualization system, that employs advanced imaging technologies and see-through smart devices, in order to assist the user, to visualise, localise and detect foreign entities within a biological entity, by directly providing real-time processed information to a user. This system is designed/created to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medical/research procedures/investigations, by clearly differentiating in between, a biological entity (including, all components, parts, portions of the biological entity), and, any kind of foreign entities disposed within the said biological entity. Further, the innovative system enables simple non-invasive method of detecting and visualising, a foreign entity that is disposed within a biological entity.