KR101596417B1 - Endoscope apparatus for mobile device - Google Patents

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KR101596417B1
KR101596417B1 KR1020140118679A KR20140118679A KR101596417B1 KR 101596417 B1 KR101596417 B1 KR 101596417B1 KR 1020140118679 A KR1020140118679 A KR 1020140118679A KR 20140118679 A KR20140118679 A KR 20140118679A KR 101596417 B1 KR101596417 B1 KR 101596417B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/00002—Operational features of endoscopes
    • A61B1/00011—Operational features of endoscopes characterised by signal transmission
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/04—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/04—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
    • A61B1/05—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/06—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a light source module that includes a probe module inserted into a human body, a light source module that supplies light to the inside of the human body through the probe module, and a light source module that photographs an image of the inside of the human body, There is provided a mobile endoscope apparatus including a mobile terminal including a video module for converting an image into a video signal and a display module for receiving and displaying the video signal.
Accordingly, a large number of expensive apparatuses constituting the endoscope apparatus of the endoscope apparatus are replaced with mobile terminals, thereby significantly reducing installation cost and maintenance cost of the endoscope apparatus.

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[0001] The present invention relates to an endoscope apparatus for mobile device,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile endoscope device, and more particularly, to a mobile endoscope device using a mobile terminal to reduce the volume of a conventional endoscope device, thereby increasing mobility and reducing consumption costs of the endoscope device.

Conventional endoscope devices generally have a large volume due to their characteristics. Therefore, in using the endoscope apparatus, there is a problem in that it is inconvenient for the endoscope apparatus to smoothly move to a place where the endoscope apparatus is required.

In addition, since the endoscope apparatus has a large number of constructions constituting the endoscope apparatus by its volume and is complicated, and most of the apparatuses constituting the endoscope apparatus are expensive apparatuses, the installation cost and the maintenance cost are very high.

In addition, in the conventional endoscope apparatus, there is no communication function having a transmitting and receiving function for sharing and storing data, so that an external storage medium must be used for data utilization.

As a result, it is difficult to efficiently utilize the endoscope apparatus.

Korean Public Utility Model Publication No. 2012-0007970

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile endoscope device capable of reducing the volume of a conventional endoscope device through a mobile terminal, increasing the mobility and reducing the cost of consuming the endoscope device.

The present invention relates to a light source module that includes a probe module inserted into a human body, a light source module that supplies light to the inside of the human body through the probe module, and a light source module that photographs an image of the inside of the human body, There is provided a mobile endoscope apparatus including a mobile terminal including a video module for converting an image into a video signal and a display module for receiving and displaying the video signal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a probe module including: a probe module having one end inserted into a human body; a light source module for introducing light into the inside through the probe module; An auxiliary terminal including a video module for capturing an image and converting the captured image into a video signal and a display module interfacing with the auxiliary terminal for displaying the video signal, And a lens unit for allowing the mobile terminal to photograph the internal image at a set magnification.

The mobile endoscope apparatus according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, there is an effect that the volume of the endoscope apparatus can be greatly reduced, and the endoscopic apparatus can be easily moved to the place where the endoscope apparatus is required.

Second, the endoscope apparatus can be simplified, the light source of the endoscope apparatus can be easily and easily provided, and data obtained and utilized by using the endoscope apparatus can be easily processed and utilized.

Third, by replacing a plurality of expensive devices constituting an endoscope apparatus of an endoscope apparatus with a mobile terminal, the installation cost and maintenance cost of the endoscope apparatus can be greatly reduced.

Fourth, since the modules for performing communication functions can be integrated and added, it is possible to network-share the images photographed by the endoscope apparatus by integrating communication functions.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a mobile endoscope apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are perspective views showing a state in which the configurations shown in FIG. 1 are combined.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a light source module among the configurations shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a mobile endoscope apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a mobile endoscope apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a front side of an auxiliary terminal and a mobile terminal in the configurations shown in FIG. 6. FIG.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a mobile endoscope apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show a state in which the configurations of the mobile endoscope apparatus 100 are combined, The light source module 120 is shown.

1 to 4, the mobile endoscope apparatus 100 includes a probe module 110, a light source module 120, a mobile terminal 140, a lens module 130, a first adapter 150, And a second adapter (160). The mobile terminal 140 includes a housing module 141, an image module 142, a display module 143, a transmission module (not shown), and a reception module (not shown). The second adapter 160 includes a main holder 162 and a sub holder 161.

The probe module 110 is inserted into a human body. More specifically, one end of the probe module 110 is inserted into the human body, and the other end of the probe module 110 is coupled with members for observing the inside of the human body. An inflow port for introducing light into the human body is formed at the lower end.

The light source module 120 introduces light required for identifying the inside of the human body through the inlet of the probe module 110 into the inside of the human body through one end of the probe module 110. The light source module 120 and the probe module 110 are detachably coupled to each other by a fitting method or a rotational coupling in a forward rotation direction or a reverse rotation direction.

The combination of the light source module 120 and the probe module 110 is merely an example, and various coupling methods are applicable.

4, a filter unit 121 is provided between the light source module 120 and the probe module 110 so as to select the intensity of the light entering the human body and the wavelength of the light. do. More specifically, the filter unit 121 may include a filter lens corresponding to various sizes and wavelengths, and may be formed to be rotatable 360 ° in all directions in the light source module 120, And is detachable. The filter unit 121 is rotatable or removable by allowing the periphery of the outer circumferential surface of the filter unit 121 to be seated on the inner circumferential surface of the light source module 120 and being mounted thereon.

The light source module 120 includes a light emitting diode (LED) as a light source for generating light to be introduced into the human body, an internal power supply means for supplying internal power to the LED, (Not shown). Therefore, a separate power supply line for external power supply is not required, which makes it easy to move and utilize.

The mobile terminal 140 captures an image of the inside of the human body toward one end of the probe module 110 in the human body into which light is introduced from the light source module 120. More specifically, the image module 142 photographs the inside of the human body, and converts the photographed image into a video signal.

The video signal converted by the video module 142 is transmitted to the display module 143 under the control of a controller (not shown), and the display module 143 receives the video signal and displays the video signal.

The housing module 141 includes a display module 143 on one side thereof and a display module 143 on which the image module 142 for receiving light from the lens module 130 are disposed do.

A memory unit (not shown) is provided inside the housing module 141. An image of the inside of the human body photographed is stored in the memory unit. Therefore, an external device having a communication function through the transmission module and the reception module can access the memory and share the image. It is also possible to apply a known security system such as a separate firewall or a password authentication system to prevent unauthorized access to external devices.

Meanwhile, the memory unit is not limited to the housing unit 141, but may be provided outside the housing module 141.

The mobile terminal 140 externally transmits the video signal through the transmission module and receives input information from the outside through the reception module. That is, a video signal of the mobile endoscope 100 is transmitted to a doctor's computer, a smart device, or the like located outside, and a doctor who receives the video signal remotely presents the state of the patient based on the video signal, It is possible to cope effectively even in the event of an emergency.

Particularly, input information input from the outside through the receiving module is received and identification of the inside of the human body through various functions (e.g., zoom in, zoom in) . Therefore, it is possible to communicate in both directions, not in one direction, even at a long distance.

The lens module 130 is disposed between the probe module 110 and the mobile terminal 140. Thus, the mobile terminal 140 allows the image of the inside of the human body to be taken clearly at a higher magnification. The lens module 130 is capable of performing focus adjustment through manual operation or automatically adjusting focus by applying an auto focus method.

The first adapter 150 is provided between the probe module 110 and the lens module 130 and the optical path of the probe module 110 and the optical path of the lens module 130 are placed on the same axis The probe module 110 and the lens module 130 are detachably coupled to each other.

The surface of the first adapter 150 coupled to the probe module 110 may be formed in a structure corresponding to the shape of the probe module 110 so that the probe module 110 may be fitted with the probe module 110, Or reverse rotation is applied.

Similarly, the surface of the first adapter 150 coupled to the lens module 130 may also have a structure corresponding to the shape of the probe module 110, and may be a fitting method with the lens module 130, The integrated rotation coupling method is applied to forward rotation or reverse rotation.

The second adapter 160 can attach and detach the lens module 130 and the mobile terminal 140 so that the optical path of the lens module 130 and the optical path of the image module 142 are on the same axis. Lt; / RTI > More specifically, the main holder 162 of the second adapter 160 covers and covers one side of the housing module 141 so that the image module 142 is exposed.

The sub holder 161 of the second adapter 160 has a hollow structure for receiving light from the lens module 130 and the lens module 130 is detachably attached to the main holder 162 Lt; / RTI >

5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a mobile endoscope apparatus 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the light source module further includes a light source 243 and an optical cable 220. The light source 243 is disposed in the mobile terminal. At this time, an optical cable 220 is provided to introduce the light generated from the light source 243 into the probe module 210.

That is, the light source module 120 in the above-described embodiment is provided separately from the mobile terminal 140 to introduce light into the probe module 110, while in the other embodiment, (243) is provided in the mobile terminal (240).

A filter unit (not shown) is provided at either end of the optical cable 220 or in the housing module 241. The filter unit may be implemented in the same physical manner as the one embodiment described above, or may be provided using an electronic method such as a filter circuit. Accordingly, the intensity of light generated from the light source 243, the wavelength of light, and the like can be selected and introduced into the human body.

The mobile terminal 240 externally transmits the video signal through the transmission module and receives input information from the outside through the reception module. In particular, the receiving module receives remote input information input from other devices and performs various functions (e.g., adjustment of the intensity of light through the light source 243, adjustment of a digital zoom magnification, still image / movie shooting, etc.) Can be performed by the mobile terminal (240).

The second adapter 160 is coupled with the video module of the mobile terminal 240 so as to cover the surface of the mobile terminal 240 such that the light source 243 of the mobile terminal 240 is exposed, And is connected to the light source 243 through the exposed portion of the second adapter 160.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile endoscope apparatus 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile endoscope apparatus 300 mounted on an auxiliary terminal 370, A mobile terminal 340, a lens module 330, a first adapter 350 and an auxiliary terminal 370. [ The auxiliary terminal 370 includes a light source module 372 and a video module 371 and the mobile terminal 340 includes a display module 343. [

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the light source module 372 receives the light through the probe module 310. The light source module 372 includes a light emitting diode.

The light source module 372 receives power from an internal power source (not shown) of the auxiliary terminal 370 itself or receives power from an external power source (not shown) through the auxiliary terminal 370. The light source module 372 and the light source module 372 of the auxiliary terminal 370 are connected to each other by an optical cable 320.

The image module 371 is connected to the lens module 330 through a connector 360 to photograph the inside of the human body and convert the photographed image into a video signal. The mobile terminal is interlocked in a wired or wireless manner to enable data communication with the auxiliary terminal 370, and is stored in the auxiliary terminal 370.

The auxiliary terminal 370 is provided with one or more supports for mounting the mobile terminal 340. However, this is an exemplary one, and various manners necessary for the auxiliary terminal 370 to pass through the mobile terminal 340 are applicable.

The display module 343 of the mobile terminal 340 receives the video signal from the auxiliary terminal 370 and outputs the video signal. The mobile terminal includes a tablet PC and a mobile terminal equipped with a camera module 341 and a light source module 342 and having a relatively large screen compared to a smart phone.

While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

110, 210, 310: probe module 120: light source module
220, 320: optical cable 130, 230, 330: lens module
140, 240, 340: mobile terminal 150, 250, 350: first adapter
160, 260: second adapter 360: connector
370: auxiliary terminal

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A probe module inserted into the human body;
A light source module for supplying light into the human body through the probe module; And
A video module for capturing an image of the inside of the human body toward the probe module using the light and converting the captured image into a video signal and a display module for receiving and displaying the video signal, ,
Wherein the light source module is detachably coupled to the probe module,
Further comprising a filter unit that is seated on an inner circumferential surface of the light source module and detachably coupled to the light source module,
Wherein the filter unit includes a filter lens rotatably coupled to select the size or wavelength of light supplied to the inside of the human body,
Mobile endoscope device. The method according to claim 1,
And a lens module disposed between the probe module and the mobile terminal for allowing the mobile terminal to photograph an image of the inside of the human body at a predetermined magnification. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a first adapter detachably coupling the probe module and the lens module such that the optical path of the probe module and the optical path of the lens module are on the same axis. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a second adapter detachably coupling the lens module and the mobile terminal so that the optical path of the lens module and the optical path of the imaging module lie on the same axis. The method of claim 4,
The mobile terminal comprises:
And a housing module including one surface on which the image module for receiving light from the lens module is disposed and another surface on which a display module for displaying an image of the human body is disposed,
The second adapter
A main holder covering and bonding one surface of the housing module to expose the image module; And
And a sub-holder having a hollow structure for receiving light from the lens module and detachably coupling the lens module to the main holder. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The light source module includes:
A light source disposed in the mobile terminal; And
And an optical cable for introducing the light generated in the light source into the probe module. The method according to claim 1,
The mobile terminal comprises:
And a transmission module for transmitting an image of the inside of the human body displayed on the display module to the outside. The method according to claim 1,
The mobile terminal comprises:
And a receiving module for receiving input information from the outside. delete delete
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