Wireless Dental Endoscope System Eliminates Cable Hazards
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing dental endoscope systems require multiple cables for power, video, and data transmission, which restricts mobility, increases preparation time, and poses safety risks due to cable management issues.
Innovation Solution
A dental endoscope system with a built-in power supply unit, an endoscope unit, a monitor mount, a monitor unit, a heating unit, and a data transmitting and receiving unit, which eliminates the need for external cables by providing wireless connectivity and integrated power management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple cables (power, video, data) are used to connect the endoscope system, then reliable power supply and data transmission are ensured, but mobility is restricted and preparation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical cable connections with wireless communication technology. The endoscope system uses wireless transmission to send video signals and data between the endoscope camera, monitor, and control unit, eliminating the need for power cables, video cables, and data cables while maintaining system reliability through established wireless protocols
2Reliability
If multiple cables are connected for the endoscope system, then power and data transmission are maintained, but preparation time increases to 5 minutes or more
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication system eliminates the time-consuming process of plugging and arranging multiple cables. The system can be quickly activated by simply turning on the power, as wireless connections are automatically established without manual cable management, reducing preparation time from 5 minutes or more to just the time needed for system initialization
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication system automatically establishes connections and transmits data without requiring manual cable management. The system self-configures and begins operation automatically when powered on, eliminating the need for operators to spend time connecting and arranging multiple cables
3Reliability
If cables are positioned on the floor for the endoscope system, then connections are maintained, but patient safety is compromised due to tripping hazards
Solution Approach 1:
By replacing all cables with wireless communication technology, the patent completely eliminates the tripping hazard caused by cables positioned on the floor. The wireless system maintains all necessary connections (power, video, data) without any physical cables in the patient area, thereby ensuring patient safety while preserving connection reliability
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
The system enhances mobility, reduces preparation time, improves patient safety by eliminating cable-related hazards, and ensures clear image transmission while providing sterilization capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a heating unit located adjacently to the endoscope unit
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a dental endoscope system including a movable main body unit, a power supply unit provided in the main body unit, an endoscope unit connected to the power supply unit, a monitor mount which is rotatably and foldably formed to extend to one end of the main body unit, a monitor unit mounted on the monitor mount, a heating unit located adjacently to the endoscope unit, and a data transmitting and receiving unit installed in the endoscope unit.