Wireless Ultrasound Endoscope State Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing ultrasound endoscope systems require cumbersome cable attachment and detachment for cleaning, which complicates the connection and communication between the ultrasound endoscope, video processor, and ultrasound observation apparatus, hindering efficient information sharing and image management during diagnosis.
Innovation Solution
The ultrasound endoscope system employs wireless communication between the ultrasound endoscope and the ultrasound observation apparatus, using a communication section to transmit and receive ultrasound signals and endoscope state information, allowing for secure information sharing only when endoscope state information matches between the video processor and the ultrasound observation apparatus, thereby simplifying the connection process and enabling continuous data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cables are used to connect the ultrasound endoscope with the video processor and ultrasound observation apparatus, then information sharing and integrated management are enabled, but the cables must be attached and detached during cleaning, which complicates the operation and reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless communication system. The ultrasound endoscope communicates with both the video processor and ultrasound observation apparatus through wireless signals, eliminating the need for physical cable connections that must be attached and detached during cleaning operations.
2Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used between the ultrasound endoscope and ultrasound observation apparatus, then cable attachment and detachment are eliminated, but information sharing requires verification of endoscope state information matching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the ultrasound observation apparatus verifies endoscope state information by comparing it with information from the video processor. This automatic verification process ensures that the wireless connection is legitimate and the endoscope is properly configured, while transparently handling the complexity of the verification process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the ultrasound endoscope is connected to both video processor and ultrasound observation apparatus, then patient information can be commoditized and examination status can be collectively managed, but the connection requires multiple cables that increase the complexity of attachment and detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the ultrasound endoscope and observation apparatus universally compatible through wireless communication protocols. The apparatus can simultaneously or alternatively connect to different endoscopes and processors without requiring different cable types or connection structures, enabling flexible information sharing and integrated management of examination status across multiple devices.
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AI summary
An ultrasound endoscope system includes: an ultrasound endoscope that wirelessly transmits and receives endoscope state information; a video processor including a first read-out section that reads out the endoscope state information of the ultrasound endoscope; an ultrasound observation apparatus including a second read-out section that reads out endoscope state information obtained by a communication section for observation apparatus; and a control section that compares the endoscope state information obtained by the first read-out section in the video processor and the endoscope state information obtained by the second read-out section in the ultrasound observation apparatus, and causes sharing of information related to a subject to be started between the video processor and the ultrasound observation apparatus only when the endoscope state information obtained by the first read-out section and the endoscope state information obtained by the second read-out section match with each other.