Videoscope Interface Layout With Visual Cues for Flexible Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video processing systems are not adaptable to various videoscope technologies and settings, lacking flexibility in connecting different medical devices and failing to optimize image presentation under varying lighting conditions.
Innovation Solution
A video processing apparatus with interchangeable medical device interfaces and color-coded connector rings to facilitate connection of multiple videoscopes, along with a display module that adjusts image orientation based on device positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a video processing apparatus is designed to work with a specific videoscope technology, then it achieves reliable image processing for that technology, but it cannot adapt to other videoscope technologies or settings
Solution Approach 1:
The video processing apparatus incorporates multiple interchangeable connector rings (e.g., Luer lock, bayonet, screw-on types) that can be swapped to match different videoscope connector types. This allows a single apparatus to universally connect to various videoscope technologies without requiring multiple dedicated devices, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity by making one device perform multiple functions through simple component interchangeability
2Ease of operation
If visual technology indicators are added to connector rings to facilitate correct connection, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different connector rings are provided with distinct visual technology indicators such as color codes (e.g., blue for Luer lock, red for bayonet), symbols, or patterns that visually identify the connector type. This allows users to quickly and easily match the correct connector ring to the corresponding videoscope connector without complex identification systems, improving ease of operation while keeping the indicator system simple and intuitive
3Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus supports multiple connector types simultaneously, then adaptability improves, but the risk of incorrect connection increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each connector ring has unique visual technology indicators (color, symbol, pattern) localized to its specific type, creating a distinct visual signature for each connector variant. This localized visual differentiation ensures that users can immediately identify the correct connector ring for a specific videoscope type, preventing incorrect connections while maintaining the ability to support multiple connector types. The visual indicators act as a local quality feature that guides correct matching without requiring complex verification systems
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AI summary
A video processing apparatus (VPA) including a housing defining an interior space of the VPA; a first medical device interface including a connector adapted to removably connect a cable of first medical device having an image sensor; a first visual technology indicator corresponding to the first medical device interface and positioned adjacent the first medical device interface; and a second medical device interface including a second connector adapted to removably connect a cable of a second medical device having an image sensor, the second medical device interface being operably different than the first medical device interface; a second visual technology indicator corresponding to the second medical device interface and positioned adjacent the second medical device interface, wherein the first technology indicator is different from the second technology indicator.