KR101257784B1 - Real Time Data trasmission Method of Casule Endoscope System and Device Using the Same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for real-time data transmission of a capsule endoscopy system for monitoring a Wi-Fi network in real time when necessary to monitor the status of an image transmitted from a capsule in real time. The present invention relates to a capsule endoscope for capturing the inside of a human body and transmitting captured body image information to the outside, a receiver for receiving and storing the body image information transmitted to the capsule endoscope, and a body image mounted in the receiver and stored in the receiver. Wi-Fi module for transmitting information to the outside through wireless communication as needed, and characterized in that it comprises a smart phone to display the image information received on the screen transmitted through the Wi-Fi module.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a capsule endoscope system, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for real-time data transmission of a capsule endoscope system capable of identifying images captured by a capsule endoscope in real time.

Recently, capsule type endoscopes have been developed and are currently being used to diagnose various diseases in the medical field.

Capsule type endoscope is a method of swallowing through the oral cavity of a human body or an animal and moving along the digestive interlocking movement to capture the inside of the body cavity and transmit it to an external device via wireless communication. It has the advantage of being able to diagnose the small part of the small intestine which could not be taken by endoscope.

The capsule endoscope acquires an image of the inside of the human body through an image sensor, and displays the acquired image on a screen in real time to observe an abnormality in the body.

However, if the user wants to see again in a previously passed scene while observing an abnormality in the body by displaying a real-time image as described above, there was a problem in that it cannot be reproduced immediately.

Meanwhile, although a desired portion can be recorded by using a separate recording device, a desired portion cannot be played during recording, and playback can be performed after all recording is completed.

In addition, there is a problem in that it is difficult to search the location of the scene when the user wants to see a scene that has previously passed among the stored images.

In addition, in the case of the recording function, it is impossible to simultaneously display the recorded image and the image currently received in real time on a single screen. There was also a problem that display in an image was not possible.

In addition, there is also a problem that can not provide a variety of information according to the image with the image displayed on the screen.

The present invention is to solve the above problems capsule endoscope to determine the current capsule position and the progress of the procedure by monitoring the status of the image transmitted from the Wi-Fi network in real time if necessary It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for real-time data transmission of a system.

Real-time data transmission method of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of photographing the body through the capsule endoscope and transmitting the captured body image information to a receiver located outside the body; Turning on a Wi-Fi module mounted on the receiver while touching a setting icon generated on a screen of a smartphone; Selecting a network having an SSID of a corresponding receiver from a list of Wi-Fi networks of the smartphone and entering a password to connect a network; Touching a maze view RTV icon and an SSID of a receiver on a screen of the smartphone and inputting a password; When the smartphone and the receiver is connected through the Wi-Fi module, characterized in that it comprises the step of displaying the image information in the body on the screen of the smartphone.

In addition, the apparatus for real-time data transmission of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention includes a capsule endoscope for photographing the inside of the human body and transmitting the captured body image information to the outside, and a receiver for receiving and storing the body image information transmitted to the capsule endoscope; And a Wi-Fi module mounted in the receiver to transfer the internal image information stored in the receiver to the outside through wireless communication, and receiving and displaying the internal image information transmitted through the Wi-Fi module on the screen. It is characterized by including a smartphone.

Real time data transmission method and apparatus of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, by monitoring the status of the image transmitted from the capsule through the Wi-Fi network in real time, it is possible to determine the location of the capsule and the progress of the procedure. That is, the Wi-Fi module can be mounted on the receiver to check the image stored in the receiver in real time using a smartphone from the outside, thereby improving the convenience and stability of the procedure.

Second, by using a smartphone that can carry the state of the image transmitted from the capsule can be convenient for use. In other words, you can view the video from the capsule in real time on your smartphone when you need it over the air without using a wire such as USB.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a device for real-time data transmission of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the Wi-Fi module of FIG.
Figure 3 is a flow chart for explaining a real-time data transmission method of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention

Hereinafter, a method and apparatus for real-time data transmission of a capsule endoscope system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a real-time data transmission apparatus of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus for real time data transmission of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention includes a capsule endoscope 100, a receiver 200, a Wi-Fi module 300, and a smartphone 400.

The capsule endoscope 100 is configured in a swallowable form that photographs the inside of the human body and transmits the captured body image information to the outside. That is, the capsule endoscope 100 has a radius of about 11 mm and a length of 24 mm so as to capture an image while moving along the digestive organs in the human body.

Therefore, when the subject swallows the capsule endoscope 100, the capsule endoscope 100 moves over the digestive tract from the esophagus to the anus over about 10 hours. During the movement, the camera provided in the capsule endoscope 100 photographs the inside of the digestive tract.

At this time, the camera provided in the capsule endoscope 100 is provided with a super precision lens having a viewing angle of 150 °.

As such, the capsule endoscope 100 generates internal body image information by photographing the inside of the digestive organ while moving along the digestive organ of the human body.

The generated body image information is continuously transmitted using a human body communication method. That is, the human body as a conductor continuously transmits the outside to the outside of the human body.

The human body communication method described above converts image information captured by the capsule endoscope 100 into a digital signal of 0 and 1 in the digestive tract, and converts the converted digital signal into an electrical signal having a polarity of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Let it flow. The electric signal flowing through the human body corresponds to an image signal and is input to the receiver 200 outside the human body, and then restored to the image.

For example, the capsule endoscope 100 transmits the captured image to the receiver 200 in real time whenever three images are captured per second. The video transmitted at this time is a video stream.

The body image information collects at least one of ph, temperature, pressure, speed, position, and image in the living body.

It is provided with a sensor attached to the human body so that the image signal can be input to the receiver 200. The sensor is electrically connected to the receiver 200, whereby the sensor detects the internal body image information signal from the human body, and transmits the detected body image information signal to the receiver 200.

The receiver 200 receives and stores the internal image information signal from a sensor that detects the internal image information signal in the human body. The receiver 200 receives and stores the body image information signal from the capsule endoscope 100 until the capturing is completed in the capsule endoscope 100.

The Wi-Fi module 300 serves to supply the internal image information signal stored in the receiver 200 to the smart phone 400 as necessary.

That is, the Wi-Fi module 300 for the data transmission between the receiver 200 and the smartphone 400, the receiver 200 and the smartphone 400 is a short-range wireless communication scheme such as Wi-Fi communication Is connected.

The smartphone 400 displays the internal body image information supplied through the Wi-Fi module 300 in real time. Here, the smartphone 400 uses a product capable of short-range wireless communication, such as iPhone, iPad, Gelatin phone.

Meanwhile, although the Wi-Fi module 300 is described in the embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and communication such as RS 485 communication or Bluetooth may be used.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the Wi-Fi module of FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the Wi-Fi module 300 includes a switching unit 310, a network connection unit 320, a protocol communication unit 330, a data transmission unit 340, a data blocking unit 350, and a counter unit. And a network blocker 370 and an authentication unit 380.

Here, the switching unit 310 is responsible for turning on or off the Wi-Fi communication. That is, the user can selectively select ON / OFF of the Wi-Fi communication so as not to use unnecessary power.

In this case, the switching unit 310 may be touched with a finger or the like for 4 seconds or more, and the Wi-Fi communication may be turned on through an LED (not shown) and a buzzer sound installed in the receiver 200.

The network connection unit 320 constitutes a network network, and when the Wi-Fi communication is turned on through the switching unit 310, the network connection unit 320 establishes a unique network network and remains in a network connection standby state until a connection target is connected.

When the protocol communication unit 330 is connected through the smart phone 400, Wi-Fi communication is performed between the smart phone 400 and the receiver 200 in real time.

When the Wi-Fi communication is performed between the smartphone 400 and the receiver 200 through the protocol communication unit 330, the data transmission unit 340 receives the internal image information signal stored in the receiver 200. The smartphone 400 is to be transmitted.

The data blocking unit 350 serves to forcibly block an internal image information signal transmitted to the smart phone 400.

The counter 360 is to count in real time that the Wi-Fi communication between the protocol communication unit 330 and the smartphone 400, Wi-Fi between the protocol communication unit 330 and the smartphone 400 Count the time that Fi communication is blocked.

The network blocking unit 370 is the Wi-Fi communication between the protocol communication unit 330 and the smartphone 400 through the counter 360, if a predetermined time does not occur after a certain time the switching unit 310 Turn off Wi-Fi communication via.

For example, while the Wi-Fi communication is performed between the protocol communication unit 330 and the smartphone 400, the image information signal stored in the receiver 200 is displayed on the smartphone 400 in real time. When there is no communication due to a failure, after about 5 minutes, the Wi-Fi communication is automatically turned off to reduce unnecessary power usage.

In addition, the counter unit 360 counts the operation of the Wi-Fi module 300 in real time while the switching unit 310 is not made for a predetermined touch time, for example, 4 seconds through the smartphone 400. Control ON / OFF.

When the authentication unit 380 is connected to the Wi-Fi module 300 mounted on the receiver 200 through the smart phone 400 is whether the smart phone 400 is a registered smart phone 400 It goes through the authentication process.

If the registration information for the smartphone 400 does not exist in the authentication unit 380, the smartphone 400 is not connected to the Wi-Fi module 300.

Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi module 300 further includes a power supply unit (not shown), which serves to supply power to the Wi-Fi module 300.

In addition, when the Wi-Fi module 300 is not used, the body image information is displayed through the workstation using a USB terminal as in the prior art.

In addition, when the body end information signal sent from the capsule endoscope 100 to the receiver 200 is ON, the switching unit 310 is turned on, and if the signal is caught and missed, it may have been missed for about 1 minute after the first miss. It only limits Wi-Fi operation.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a real-time data transmission method of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention.

Real-time data transmission method of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 3, by capturing the body through the capsule endoscope 100 and transmits the captured body image information to the receiver 200 located outside the body ( S110).

Subsequently, the setting icon generated on the screen of the smartphone 400 is touched and the switching unit 310 of the Wi-Fi module 300 mounted on the receiver 200 is turned on (S120).

In this case, the switching unit 310 is touched with a finger or the like for 4 seconds or more, and the LED (not shown) installed in the receiver 200 recognizes that the Wi-Fi communication is turned on by emitting green light and a buzzer sound. When you do, you hit your finger.

Subsequently, when Wi-Fi communication of the Wi-Fi module 300 is turned on, a network having an SSID of MicroCam_xxxx is selected from the Wi-Fi network list of the smartphone 400 (S130).

That is, a plurality of Wi-Fi network list is displayed on the smartphone 400, in which case the network having the corresponding SSID is selected.

Subsequently, the network having the corresponding SSID is selected and a password is connected to the network (S140). Since the Wi-Fi module 300 mounted on the receiver 200 has a unique network key, a password must be input to access the corresponding network.

In addition, a touch screen (mirroview) RTV icon on the screen of the smartphone 400 (S150).

Subsequently, the SSID of the receiver 200 is touched and a password is input. In this case, when the RTV icon is touched and a password is input, a message “Connecting” is displayed and a TCP packet is transmitted with the receiver 200, and the receiver 200 generates a buzzing sound until the connection is completed.

When the connection is completed, the information of the examinee, the operation time of the receiver, and the image information of the body are normally displayed (S160).

That is, when Wi-Fi communication is performed due to normal operation between the smartphone 400 and the Wi-Fi module 300, the Wi-Fi module 300 displays the body image information of the subject stored in the receiver 200. The protocol communication unit 330 is displayed on the screen of the smartphone 400 in real time, and confirms whether the information displayed on the screen of the smartphone 400 is correct.

If the Wi-Fi communication is not performed between the protocol communication unit 330 and the smartphone 400 for a predetermined time, the Wi-Fi communication of the switching unit 310 is turned off to reduce unnecessary power usage.

Therefore, the real-time data transmission method of the capsule endoscope system according to the present invention, the receiver 200 or the Wi-Fi module 300 is configured with a power source such as a battery, the power of the receiver 200 or the Wi-Fi module 300 In order to guarantee the capacity, the switching unit 310 for the ON / OFF of the Wi-Fi communication can be configured to view the body image information of the subject through the smartphone 400 in real time as needed.

In addition, the internal body image information displayed on the screen of the smart phone 400 is stored in the storage device of the smart phone 400 in real time, and if it is determined that the subject's condition is abnormal, the doctor communicates through wireless communication You can also get.

On the other hand, the present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings, it is possible that various substitutions, modifications and changes within the scope without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

100: capsule endoscope 200: receiver
300: Wi-Fi module 400: smartphone

Claims (7)

Capturing the body through a capsule endoscope and transmitting the captured body image information to a receiver located outside the body in a human body communication method;
Turning on a Wi-Fi module mounted on the receiver while touching a setting icon generated on a screen of a smartphone;
Selecting a network having an SSID of a corresponding receiver from a list of Wi-Fi networks of the smartphone and entering a password to connect a network;
Touching a maze view RTV icon and an SSID of a receiver on a screen of the smartphone and inputting a password;
Displaying internal body image information on a screen of the smartphone when the smartphone and the receiver are connected through the Wi-Fi module;
Intra-body image information displayed on the screen of the smartphone is stored in the storage device of the smartphone in real time, and if the state of the subject is determined to include a step of delivering to the doctor via wireless communication,
If the Wi-Fi communication between the Wi-Fi module and the smartphone is delayed for a certain time, the real-time data transmission method of the capsule endoscope system, characterized in that the Wi-Fi communication is turned off. delete delete Capsule endoscope for photographing the inside of the human body and transmitting the captured body image information to the outside,
A receiver for receiving and storing the body image information transmitted to the capsule endoscope in a human body communication method;
A Wi-Fi module mounted in the receiver to transfer the internal image information stored in the receiver to the outside through wireless communication, if necessary;
It includes a smart phone for receiving the image information transmitted through the Wi-Fi module and display on the screen,
The Wi-Fi module is configured to switch on and off Wi-Fi communication, and when the Wi-Fi communication is turned on through the switching unit, establishes a unique network network until a connection target is connected. Wi-Fi communication between the smartphone and the receiver through the network connection unit, the wireless communication between the smartphone and the receiver in real time when connected via the smart phone and the receiver, and the protocol communication unit If so, the data transmission unit for transmitting the internal image information signal stored in the receiver to the smartphone, the data blocking unit forcibly blocking the internal image information signal transmitted to the smartphone, between the protocol communication unit and the smartphone A counter unit for counting a time at which Wi-Fi communication is cut off, and through the smartphone Real-time data transmission device of the capsule endoscope system characterized in that it comprises an authentication unit for authenticating whether the smart phone is registered when the connection to the Wi-Fi module mounted on the receiver. delete delete 5. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising an LED and a speaker configured to confirm when the Wi-Fi communication is made to the receiver.

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