JPWO2020061053A5 - - Google Patents

Claims (18)

an endoscope having a longitudinal length extending between a proximal end and a distal end;
An isolation device attachable to a patient's head, the isolation device configured to at least partially obscure the patient's field of vision, the isolation device comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, a separation device having portions aligned with the patient's natural line of sight and the distal portion angled upwardly relative to the proximal portion ;
a plurality of markers spaced along the longitudinal length;
a sensor incorporated into the separation device, the sensor configured to detect the marker on the longitudinal length of the endoscope;
A system characterized by comprising: 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the endoscope is a nasal endoscope and the isolation device comprises at least one screen configured to display a video or image for viewing by the patient. A system according to claim 1, wherein an upward angle of said distal portion allows access to said patient's nasal passages when said isolation device is attached to said patient's head . 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the isolation device further comprises a relief cutout that allows access to the patient's nasal passages when the isolation device is attached to the patient's head. system . 4. The system of claim 3, wherein said upward angle is between 5 and 25 degrees . 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the isolation device comprises goggles, the goggles attachable to the patient's face to at least partially obscure the field of view of the patient, the goggles providing a A system comprising a screen configured to display video for viewing by a. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the isolation device comprises goggles, the goggles comprising a screen configured to provide an immersive and/or interactive experience for the patient. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to detect the markers on the endoscope to determine the position of the endoscope within the patient. characterized system . 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is configured to detect the position of the endoscope within the patient's body via detection of the markers on the longitudinal length of the endoscope. A system characterized by: 8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the sensor is a magnetic sensor configured to detect the presence of the marker, the marker comprising a ferrous material detectable by the magnetic sensor. system . 8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the sensor is an optical sensor configured to detect the presence of the marker, the marker emitting or reflecting light detectable by the optical sensor. characterized system . 8. The system of claim 7 , wherein said sensor is a mechanical sensor configured to detect the presence of said marker, said marker being detectable by said mechanical sensor. A system characterized in that it is raised with respect to the surface of said longitudinal length of the mirror. 8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the isolation device comprises goggles, the goggles attachable to the patient's face to at least partially obscure the field of view of the patient, the goggles providing a A system comprising a screen configured to display an image for viewing by said sensor, wherein said sensor is incorporated within a nosepiece of said goggles . 8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a recess in the isolation device, the recess configured to removably receive an electronics module, the electronics module configured to measure patient heart rate, pulse oximetry, , blood pressure, sweat content, exhaled gas level, body temperature, exhaled sound, respiratory rate, skin elasticity, intraocular pressure, pupillary diameter, interpupillary distance, tympanic membrane compliance, hearing aid function, and luminal pressure of the body cavity A system comprising one or more additional sensors configured to detect one. 8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a second sensor configured to monitor the patient's pulse oximetry level, wherein the second sensor is incorporated within a foam padding of the isolation device. A system characterized by 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the sensor is configured to provide information regarding the position of the endoscope during a procedure and to read body cavity lumen pressure and size sensing features of the endoscope. A system characterized by 16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the decoupling device provides a decoupling experience for the patient and a reduced stress experience for the physician performing the one or more assessments of the patient using the endoscope. and the system is configured to facilitate at least one interaction between the patient and the physician during the step of performing one or more assessments of the patient A system characterized by 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the upward angle is from about 5 degrees to about 25 degrees from the patient's natural line of sight, and the sensor provides information regarding the position of the endoscope during a procedure. and wherein said sensor comprises a distance sensor incorporated within a nosepiece of said separation device . 18. The system of claim 17, wherein at least a portion of the endoscope is configured to be inserted into the patient's nasal passageway through the relief cutout while the patient is conscious. A system characterized by: