Wireless Endoscope Pairing for Secure Image Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical imaging instruments face challenges with cable interference, compatibility issues between old and new devices, incorrect data transmission to unintended display devices, and difficulties in reliable and efficient pairing, especially in time-critical situations, which can lead to safety risks and reduced operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A medical system with a data transmission adapter that converts wired endoscopes to wireless operation, includes a pairing unit for secure connection to designated display devices, and utilizes gesture or recognition features for intuitive pairing, ensuring safe and efficient image data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wired endoscope is used for data transmission, then data transmission reliability is improved, but cable interference and restricted freedom of movement occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable-based data transmission system with a wireless communication system. The endoscope includes a wireless communication unit that transmits image data wirelessly to an external device, eliminating the need for physical cables and thereby removing cable interference while maintaining data transmission capability.
2Ease of operation
If wireless endoscope is used to improve freedom of movement, then ease of operation is improved, but compatibility problems between old endoscopes and new display devices occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dual-mode communication system where the endoscope can operate in both wired and wireless modes. The wireless communication unit can establish connections through multiple protocols, allowing the endoscope to adapt to different display devices and communication environments, thereby improving universal compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication control unit that acts as an intermediary between the image sensor and external devices. This control unit manages data transmission through either wired or wireless channels, facilitating seamless communication between the endoscope and various display devices regardless of their specific interface requirements.
3Ease of operation
If wireless transmission is implemented, then freedom of movement is improved, but risk of incorrect data transmission to unintended display devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a pairing confirmation mechanism where the wireless communication unit establishes authenticated connections between the endoscope and display devices. The system includes feedback loops that verify device identification and connection status, ensuring that image data is transmitted only to the intended paired device and preventing transmission to unintended display devices.
4Ease of operation
If pairing process is simplified for quick operation, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of secure connection may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic pairing functionality where the wireless communication unit pre-configures connection parameters and maintains a registry of authorized display devices. When the endoscope is activated, it automatically connects to the designated display device without requiring manual pairing steps, thereby achieving both quick operation and secure connections through pre-established trust relationships.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a medical system comprising a medical imaging instrument adapted to generate image data and to transmit the image data wirelessly, a display device adapted to receive image data and to generate a representation for a user, and a gesture recognition unit adapted to recognize a gesture of the user directed to the display device and to establish a coupling between the imaging instrument and the display device in accordance with the recognition of the gesture. The present disclosure also relates to a data transmission adapter, a method for retrofitting a medical imaging instrument and a method for transmitting image data. Further, the disclosure relates to a method of operating a medical system and a method of coupling a medical imaging instrument to a display device.