KR101023937B1 - Detachable type medical image dianostic apparatus and method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A medical image diagnosing device with a detachable scope and a method for diagnosing an image using the same are provided to conveniently diagnose the image by attaching various scopes to an image transmitter detachably. CONSTITUTION: A medical wireless image diagnosing device is comprised of a scope(10), an image transmitter(100), and an image receiver(200). The image transmitter transmits the image of the affected part of a patient to the image receiver through the scope by wireless. A fluoroscopic tube is installed on the front of a scope body.

Description

DETACHABLE TYPE MEDICAL IMAGE DIANOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD} Scope Detachable Medical Imaging Apparatus and its Scope Detachable Medical Imaging Apparatus

The present invention relates to a scope detachable medical imaging apparatus used when doctors examine a condition such as the ear, nostril or throat of the patient (hereinafter referred to simply as 'injury') in an otorhinolaryngology hospital. The present invention relates to a scope detachable medical image diagnosis apparatus for easy and simple diagnosis of an image, and to an image diagnosis method using the scope detachable medical image diagnosis apparatus.

In general, a medical imaging apparatus for photographing a patient's affected area has been developed to enable a doctor to easily photograph the patient's affected area, and the captured image is displayed on a monitor so that the doctor can observe the patient's area in detail. In addition, the acquired image information is stored so that it can be easily and continuously used whenever necessary.

Publication No. 10-2006-0110648 (Medical wireless imaging apparatus) separates the image of the patient's affected area into two paths, and the image separated through one path is transmitted as wireless data. The image separated through the image separation device for allowing the user to directly check through the naked eye lens; And an image receiver configured to receive the image transmitted from the image separator through wireless communication, transmit the image to an external output device, and charge the image separator.

However, in the conventional medical wireless imaging apparatus, when the doctor needs to change the size of the scope so that the affected part of the patient can be clearly identified or photographed, the scope and the image separation device are integrally formed so that the entire image separation device needs to be replaced. Because of the difficulty in diagnosing images and having multiple image separators for each scope size, it is very disadvantageous in terms of economics.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is easy and simple to diagnose the image because it can be used by replacing various scopes in the image transmitter during the image diagnosis. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image diagnosis method using a scope detachable medical image diagnosis apparatus and a scope detachable medical image diagnosis apparatus, which can be used alternatively according to the present invention.

In order to achieve the above object, the scope detachable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention is an image transmitter for wirelessly transmitting an image of the affected part of the patient through a wireless transmission unit through a scope (Scope), and the image transmitter is detachably seated And an image receiver for receiving an image of the image transmitter by wireless communication and transmitting the image to an external device (monitor), wherein the scope is provided with a see-through tube in front of the body. A mounting protrusion is formed at the rear of the body, and a leg having a locking groove is formed at the lower surface of the body, and the image transmitter is mounted on the upper surface of the housing so that the mounting protrusion can be detachably coupled to the scope. And a scope support is formed in the middle of the housing to support the legs. The size of the tube consists of a number of types of the different scopes to alternative (擇 一) to structure that can be coupled detachably to the image receiver.

A leg insertion groove for inserting the leg is formed in the scope support portion, and a leg fixing key is installed in the middle of the scope support portion to fix the position of the leg, and the leg is inserted into the leg insertion groove. A spring for resiliently supporting the fixed key is installed, and an LED lamp for irradiating light into the scope through the leg when the power is applied to the lower portion of the scope support is installed.

The locking groove is formed along an outer circumferential surface of the leg, and the leg fixing key includes a ring portion inserted into the locking groove and a handle portion extending from the ring portion.

The focal length adjusting adapter is fixedly installed inside the image transmitter, and a focus lens unit is movably installed in alignment with the scope, and a focus control unit is rotatably screwed to an outer circumference of the focus lens unit to adjust the focus. It is configured to adjust the focusing of the focus lens unit while rotating the unit clockwise or counterclockwise.

On the other hand, an image diagnosis method using the scope removable medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention comprises the steps of selecting among a plurality of scopes of different sizes; Inserting a mounting protrusion of the scope into a mounting groove of the scope mounting portion formed on an upper front surface of the image transmitter; Inserting the leg of the scope into the leg insertion groove of the scope support portion formed in the middle of the image transmitter; Fixing the position of the leg to complete the scope by manipulating a leg fixing key installed in the scope support; Turning on an operation unit (power switch) of the image transmitter and turning on the LED lamp so that the LED lamp emits light into the scope; And focusing the focus lens unit by rotating the focus lens controller installed in the image transmitter clockwise or counterclockwise to perform image diagnosis.

As described above, according to the present invention, the scope of the various sizes of the scope can be detachably coupled to the image transmitter according to the patient or the diagnosis situation, so that the image diagnosis is very convenient, and provided with one image transmitter It is very economical.

Figure 1 is a side view showing the appearance of the scope removable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention
Figure 2 is a plan view showing an image transmission unit in the scope removable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention
Figure 3 is a plan view showing an image receiving unit in the scope removable medical image diagnostic apparatus of the present invention
4 is a side view showing the scopes of the present invention
Figure 5 is a side view showing the detachment of the scope in the scope removable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the main portion of Figure 1
7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of FIG.
8 and 9 are views for explaining a process of inserting the legs of the scope into the scope support of the image transmitter of the present invention
10 is a diagram illustrating focus adjustment of the present invention.
11 is a flow chart showing a scope removable medical imaging method of the present invention

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the scope removable medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention and an image diagnostic method using the scope removable medical image diagnostic apparatus.

1 is a side view showing the appearance of the scope detachable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view showing an image transmitting unit in the scope detachable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention, Figure 3 is a scope removable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention 4 is a side view showing the scope of the present invention, Figure 5 is a side view showing the detachment of the scope in the scope removable medical imaging apparatus of the present invention, Figure 6 is a perspective view of the main portion of Figure 1, Figure 7 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG. 6, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are views for explaining a process of inserting a leg of a scope into a scope support of an image transmitter of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a view for explaining focus adjustment of the present invention. .

Referring to the accompanying drawings, the medical wireless imaging apparatus according to the present invention is the scope of the various sizes (Scope) (10) projected to the affected part of the patient, and the affected part of the patient through the scope (Scope) (10) The image transmitter 100 for wirelessly transmitting the captured image through the wireless transmitter 101 and the image transmitter 100 are detachably seated, and the image of the image transmitter 100 is an antenna of the wireless receiver 201. An image receiver 200 is received through wireless communication through 202 and transmits the image to an external device (monitor, etc.).

The image transmitter 100 is configured to transmit an image of the affected part of the patient to the image receiver 200 through wireless communication through the scope 10.

The scope 10 has a see-through tube 11 installed on the front surface of the body 10 ', a mounting protrusion 12 is formed on the rear surface of the body 10', and a locking groove ( A leg 13 having 13a) is formed.

In the medical wireless imaging apparatus according to the present invention, any one of several types of the scope 10 having different sizes of the see-through tube 11 is selected and detachably coupled to the image transmitter 100. It is composed of a structure that can be, in each of the scope 10, except for the sight tube 11, the mounting projection 12 and the leg 13 is configured of the same size irrespective of the scope size.

The image transmitter 100 has a scope mounting unit 110 having a mounting groove 111 to be detachably coupled to the mounting protrusion 12 on the upper surface of the housing 100 ', and the housing 100 ') The scope support part 120 in which the leg 13 is supported is formed.

The scope support part 120 is formed with a leg insertion groove 121 for insertion of the leg 13.

A leg fixing key 122 is installed in the middle of the scope support part 120 to fit the locking groove 13a to fix the position of the leg 13.

The leg insertion groove 121 is provided with a spring 123, more specifically a leaf spring, which elastically supports the leg fixing key 122.

An LED lamp 124 is installed below the scope support 120 to radiate light into the scope 10 through the legs 13 when power is applied.

The LED lamp 124 is configured to be electrically connected to the operation unit (power switch) (S) of the image transmitter 100, this electrical connection is a conventional technology, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The locking groove 13a is formed along the outer circumferential surface of the leg 13, and the leg fixing key 122 is formed from the ring portion 122a and the ring portion 122a inserted into the locking groove 13a. The handle portion 122b is formed to extend.

The focal length adjusting adapter 150 is fixed inside the image transmitter 100, and the focus lens unit 130 is installed to be movable in alignment with the scope 10, and the focus lens unit 130 is provided. Focus lens control unit 140 is rotatably screwed to the outside.

That is, a male screw portion 131 is formed at an outer circumference of the focus lens unit 130, and a female screw portion 141 is formed at an inner circumference of the focus lens adjusting unit 140 so as to be engaged with the male screw portion 131. Is formed.

The focus lens adjusting unit 140 is rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction and the focus lens unit 130 is moved to adjust focusing of the focus lens unit 130.

In addition, the image receiver 200 has a seating groove 210 so that the image transmitter 100 is detachably seated, and the image receiver 200 wirelessly receives an image received from the image transmitter 100. After receiving by wireless communication through the antenna 202 of the) to transmit the image to an external device (monitor) (not shown).

The rechargeable battery 105 is installed in the image transmitter 100, and the charging unit 203 is installed in the image receiver 200.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a scope detachable medical imaging method of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, an image diagnosis method using a scope detachable medical imaging apparatus according to the present invention may include selecting one of a plurality of scopes 10 having different sizes (S1); Inserting the mounting protrusion 12 of the scope 10 into the mounting groove 111 of the scope mounting unit 110 formed at the upper front of the image transmitter 100 (S2); Inserting a leg (13) of the scope (10) into a leg insertion groove (121) of the scope support part (120) formed in the middle of the image transmitter (S3); Manipulating a leg fixing key 122 installed in the scope support part 120 to fix the position of the leg 13 to complete the scope 10 and complete the step (S4); The operation unit (power switch) S of the image transmitter 100 is turned on, and the LED lamp 124 is turned on so that the LED lamp 124 irradiates light into the scope 10. Step S5; And performing image diagnosis by focusing the focus lens unit 130 by rotating the focus lens adjusting unit 140 installed in the image transmitter 100 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction (S6).

The use of the scope detachable medical imaging apparatus according to the present invention will be described in more detail as follows.

First, one scope 10 of appropriate size is selected from several scopes 10 having different sizes. The selection of the scope 10 is appropriately selected by the doctor according to the patient's affected condition or diagnosis situation.

Insert the mounting protrusion 12 of the selected scope 10 into the mounting groove 111 of the scope mounting unit 110 formed on the upper front of the image receiver 100 to mount the scope 10 to the image receiver 100. do.

The leg 13 of the scope 10 is inserted into the leg insertion groove 121 of the scope support part 120 formed in the middle of the image transmitter 100. Simultaneously with the insertion of the leg 13, the leg fixing key 122 is pressed in the direction of an arrow. At this time, the spring 123 is elastically pressed, and in this state, the ring portion 122a of the leg fixing key 122 is locked in the locking groove 13a of the leg 13 to fix the position of the leg 13. (See FIGS. 8 and 9).

Next, the operation unit (power switch) S of the image transmitter 100 is turned on and the LED lamp 124 is turned on so that the LED lamp 124 irradiates light into the scope 10 (照射).

Then, while focusing the viewing tube 11 of the scope 10 to the affected part of the patient, the focus lens 130 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by rotating the focus lens adjusting unit 140 installed inside the image transmitter 100. ) To perform image diagnosis.

If you want to replace the scope (10) in use with a scope of a different size, remove the scope in use in reverse order of the above-described scope mounting method is used to replace the new one.

As such, the rights of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, but are defined by the claims, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims by those skilled in the art. It is self evident.

10: Scope
10 ': body
11: see-through tube
12: mounting turning
13: leg
13a: locking groove
100: video transmitter
100 ': housing
110: scope mount
120: scope support
121: leg insertion groove
122: leg fixed key
122a: ring section
122b: handle section
123: spring
124: LED lamp
130: focus lens
131: male thread
140: focus lens adjustment unit
141: female screw
200: video receiver
210: seating groove

Claims (6)

An image transmitter 100 for wirelessly transmitting an image of a patient's affected part through a scope 10 and a wireless transmitter 101, and the image transmitter 100 are detachably seated, and the image transmitter ( In the medical wireless image diagnostic apparatus having an image receiver 200 for receiving the image of the 100 by wireless communication through the antenna 202 of the wireless receiving unit 201 and transmits the image to an external device,
The scope 10 has a see-through tube 11 installed on the front surface of the body 10 ', a mounting protrusion 12 is formed on the rear surface of the body 10', and a locking groove ( A leg 13 having 13a) is formed,
The image transmitter 100 has a scope mounting unit 110 having a mounting groove 111 to be detachably coupled to the mounting protrusion 12 on the upper surface of the housing 100 ', and the housing 100 ') The scope support portion 120 is formed in the middle of the leg 13 is supported,
Scope detachable medical imaging diagnosis, characterized in that the scope of the tube 11 is a structure that can be detachably coupled to the image transmitter 100 by selecting the various types of scope (10) Device. The method of claim 1,
A leg insertion groove 121 for inserting the leg 13 is formed in the scope support part 120, and fits into the locking groove 13a in the middle of the scope support part 120 to allow the leg 13 to be inserted. A leg fixing key 122 for fixing a position is installed, and a spring 123 for elastically supporting the leg fixing key 122 is installed in the leg insertion groove 121, and the lower part of the scope support part 120. The scope is detachable medical imaging apparatus, characterized in that the LED lamp 124 is installed to irradiate light into the scope (10) through the leg (13) when the power is applied. The method of claim 2,
The locking groove 13a is formed along the outer circumferential surface of the leg 13, and the leg fixing key 122 is formed from the ring portion 122a and the ring portion 122a inserted into the locking groove 13a. Scope detachable medical imaging apparatus, characterized in that consisting of an extended handle portion (122b). The method according to claim 2 or 3,
The focal length adjusting adapter 150 is fixedly installed inside the image transmitter 100, and the focus lens unit 130 is movable in an aligned state with the scope 10. It is installed, the scope detachable medical imaging apparatus, characterized in that the focus lens adjustment unit 140 on the outer side of the focus lens unit rotatably screwed structure. The method of claim 4, wherein
A male screw portion 131 is formed at an outer circumference of the focus lens unit 130, and a female screw portion 141 is formed at an inner circumference of the focus lens adjusting unit 140 to be engaged with the male screw portion 131. Scope removable medical imaging apparatus, characterized in that. Selecting one of several scopes 10 having different sizes (S1);
Inserting the mounting protrusion 12 of the scope 10 into the mounting groove 111 of the scope mounting unit 110 formed at the upper front of the image transmitter 100 (S2);
Inserting a leg (13) of the scope (10) into a leg insertion groove (121) of the scope support part (120) formed in the middle of the image transmitter (S3);
Manipulating a leg fixing key 122 installed in the scope support part 120 to fix the position of the leg 13 to complete the scope 10 and complete the step (S4);
Turning on an operation unit (power switch) S of the image transmitter 100 and turning on an LED lamp 124 to irradiate light into the scope 10 (S5); And
Focusing the focus lens unit 130 by rotating the focus lens adjusting unit 140 installed in the image transmitter 100 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to perform an image diagnosis (S6); Imaging method using medical imaging device.

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