Tiered Surgical Visualization Control for 3D Field Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Surgical imaging systems often fail to recognize and convey critical three-dimensional structural information and dimensions intraoperatively, limiting clinician understanding of the surgical site.
Innovation Solution
A surgical system with tiered-access features that dynamically adjusts visualization processing, endocutter communication, and smart cartridge connectivity based on control parameters such as processing capability and bandwidth, allowing for scalable operation modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If surgical imaging systems use basic imaging capabilities, then system complexity and cost are reduced, but the ability to recognize and convey three-dimensional structural information and dimensions is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the imaging system into multiple tiers or levels of complexity. Basic imaging functions are separated from advanced three-dimensional visualization capabilities, allowing the system to provide enhanced measurement precision only when needed while maintaining simplicity for routine procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts its imaging capabilities based on surgical needs. The imaging system can transition between different operational modes, activating advanced three-dimensional structural recognition only when the surgical context requires it, rather than operating at full complexity continuously.
2Manufacturing precision
If surgical systems operate in high-performance modes with full visualization processing and communication capabilities, then surgical precision and effectiveness are improved, but system resource consumption and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes operational parameters dynamically, adjusting visualization processing intensity, communication bandwidth allocation, and data transmission rates based on the current surgical phase and requirements. This allows high surgical precision when needed while reducing resource consumption during less critical phases.
Solution Approach 2:
The surgical system operates in multiple performance modes that can be switched or blended based on real-time needs. The system transitions between low-power/low-complexity modes and high-performance/high-precision modes, optimizing the balance between surgical precision and operational complexity.
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AI summary
A surgical system may include tiered-access features. The surgical system may be used to analyze at least a portion of a surgical field. Based on a control parameter, the system may scale up or down various capabilities, such as visualization processing, endocutter communication, endocutter algorithm updates, smart cartridge connectivity, smart motor control for circular stapler, smart energy control, cloud analytics, hub connectivity control, and/or hub visualization and control interactions. The control parameter may include system aspects such as processing capability or bandwidth for example and/or the identification of an appropriate service tier.