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KR101785793B1
KR101785793B1 KR1020150149314A KR20150149314A KR101785793B1 KR 101785793 B1 KR101785793 B1 KR 101785793B1 KR 1020150149314 A KR1020150149314 A KR 1020150149314A KR 20150149314 A KR20150149314 A KR 20150149314A KR 101785793 B1 KR101785793 B1 KR 101785793B1
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an intra-body insertion apparatus and a diagnostic apparatus using the same. An apparatus for injecting a body according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light emitting unit for emitting light by emitting light, A light receiving unit for sensing light reflected from the subject at at least one point; And a first basic data generator for generating first basic data for obtaining information on the inspected object using the sensed light.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for injecting body fluid,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an intra-body insertion apparatus and a diagnostic apparatus using the same.

Currently, a capsule endoscope generates an image signal using an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device). Since the image obtained by such an image sensor contains only two-dimensional information of the subject, it is difficult to grasp the size and shape of the lesion in detail by using the two-dimensional image alone.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an intra-body injection device and a diagnostic device that can obtain information on a subject such as a lesion, for example, a three-dimensional image of a subject.

An apparatus for injecting a body according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light emitting unit for emitting light by emitting light, A light receiving unit for sensing light reflected from the subject at at least one point; And a first basic data generator for generating first basic data for obtaining information on the inspected object using the sensed light.

The light emitting unit may emit light in response to an imaging start signal.

The light receiving unit may include: a light receiving element array in which a plurality of light receiving elements form rows and columns and sense the reflected light at a plurality of points.

The light receiving element may include a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD).

The light receiving unit may include a quenching unit connected to the SPAD to remove a current flowing from the SPAD when the photographing ends.

The first basic data generation unit may generate the first basic data by measuring a time taken for the light emitted from the light emitting unit to be reflected from the subject and returning to the plurality of points.

Wherein the first basic data generator receives a light emitting signal when light is emitted from the light emitting unit, receives a light receiving signal when light is detected by the light receiving unit, converts the time difference between the light emitting signal and the light receiving signal into digital data And a conversion unit for converting the image data.

The conversion unit is provided for each light receiving element included in the light receiving element array, and the conversion units matched to the light receiving elements receive the light emitting signal in common when the light is emitted from the light emitting unit, The conversion unit matched with the light receiving element receives the light receiving signal separately and can generate the first basic data for each of the plurality of points.

The first basic data generation unit may transmit the first basic data for the plurality of points to the data processing apparatus so that a three-dimensional image of the subject is obtained based on the first basic data.

The intracorporeal injection apparatus may further include a second basic data generation unit for generating second basic data for obtaining brightness information of the subject using the sensed light.

The second fundamental data generation unit may generate the second fundamental data by measuring the magnitude of the light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit when the light is received by the light receiving unit.

Wherein the second basic data generating unit transmits the second basic data for the plurality of points to the data processing apparatus to acquire a three-dimensional monochrome image of the subject based on the first and second basic data .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a diagnostic apparatus comprising: an input device for inputting a subject into a body to photograph a subject; And a data processing unit that receives data from the input device and generates three-dimensional image data of the subject, wherein the light emitting unit generates and emits light; A light receiving unit for sensing light reflected from the subject at at least one point; And a first basic data generator for generating first basic data for obtaining information on the inspected object using the sensed light.

The intra-body injection device may include an endoscope.

The light emitting unit may emit light in response to an imaging start signal.

The light receiving unit may include: a light receiving element array in which a plurality of light receiving elements form rows and columns and sense the reflected light at a plurality of points.

The first basic data generation unit may generate the first basic data by measuring a time taken for the light emitted from the light emitting unit to be reflected from the subject and returning to the plurality of points.

Wherein the first basic data generator receives a light emitting signal when light is emitted from the light emitting unit, receives a light receiving signal when light is detected by the light receiving unit, converts the time difference between the light emitting signal and the light receiving signal into digital data And a conversion unit for converting the image data.

The conversion unit is provided for each light receiving element included in the light receiving element array, and the conversion units matched to the light receiving elements receive the light emitting signal in common when the light is emitted from the light emitting unit, The conversion unit matched with the light receiving element receives the light receiving signal separately and can generate the first basic data for each of the plurality of points.

The data processing apparatus acquires three-dimensional coordinate information of the subject based on the two-dimensional coordinate information of the plurality of points and the time difference between the light-emitting signal and the light-receiving signal obtained for each of the plurality of points .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, by obtaining the subject information such as the three-dimensional image of the subject, it is possible to contribute to diagnosis and treatment of the disease based on more detailed information such as the size and shape of the subject.

1 is an exemplary block diagram of a diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exemplary block diagram of a body-insert device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view schematically showing a state in which a body-insertable device according to an embodiment of the present invention photographs a subject. FIG.
4 is an exemplary plan view of a light receiving element array according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary circuit diagram showing a configuration of a body insertion device for generating first basis data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary circuit diagram of a conversion unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary timing diagram of the light emitting and receiving signals input to the converting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplarily showing a three-dimensional image of a subject obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
9 is an exemplary plan view of a light receiving element array according to another embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary circuit diagram showing the configuration of a body insertion device for generating first and second basic data according to another embodiment of the present invention.
11 and 12 are views schematically showing a state in which the light receiving unit of the intracorporeal equipment detects reflected light in a plurality of mutually spaced regions according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings attached hereto.

1 is an exemplary block diagram of a diagnostic device 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the diagnostic apparatus 10 may include an intra-body injection apparatus 100 and a data processing apparatus 210.

The intracorporeal injection device 100 is an apparatus that is inserted into a body and photographs a subject, and may include an endoscope as an example. The endoscope may be a capsule-type endoscope in which a subject swallows like a pill to take a picture of the body, but the type of the endoscope is not limited thereto. The intracorporeal injection device 100 may include not only an endoscope but also surgery or treatment equipment which is inserted into the body and performs surgery or treatment while photographing the subject.

The data processing apparatus 210 receives data from the input apparatus 100 and generates three-dimensional image data of the subject.

The diagnostic device 10 may include a communication device in the in-vivo input device 100 and the device disposed outside the body to transmit data from the input device 100 to the data processing device 210 . If the intracorporeal injection device 100 is a capsule endoscope, the intracorporeal injection device 100 and the extracorporeal device can exchange data through wireless communication. However, when the intracorporeal injection device 100 is an endoscope manufactured in a tubular form, data can be exchanged through wired communication.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary block diagram of an intramuscular injection device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the intracorporeal injection device 100 may include a light emitting unit 110, a light receiving unit 120, and a first basic data generating unit 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention .

The light emitting unit 110 generates and emits light. The light receiving unit 120 senses light reflected from a subject at at least one point. The first fundamental data generating unit 130 may generate first basic data for obtaining information on the subject using the sensed light.

Also, the intracorporeal injection device 100 may include a communication unit 150 and a control unit 160. The communication unit 150 may transmit data relating to the subject acquired by the body-insertable apparatus 100 to the extracorporeal device or may transmit a signal from the extracorporeal device. The control unit 160 may generate a control signal for controlling the operation of the intracorporeal device 100 and provide the control signal to each part of the intracorporeal device 100.

FIG. 3 is a view schematically showing a state in which a body-insertable apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention photographs a subject.

3, the intracorporeal injection apparatus 100 emits light from the light emitting unit 110 to obtain a three-dimensional image of the subject, provides the light to the subject, and reflects the light from the subject in the light receiving unit 120 And detects the returned light. Then, the first fundamental data generating unit 130 may generate first basic data for obtaining the shape information of the subject using the light sensed by the light receiving unit 120. The communication unit 150 transmits the first basic data to the in-vitro device and provides the data to the data processing device 210.

According to one embodiment, the light emitting unit 110 may emit light in response to a photographing start signal indicating the start of photographing of the subject. The photographing start signal may be generated by the controller 160 and transmitted to the light emitting unit 110. According to the embodiment, the photographing start signal may be received from the extracorporeal equipment through the communication unit 150 and provided to the light emitting unit 110.

According to one embodiment, the light receiving unit 120 can sense light reflected from a subject at a plurality of points. In this case, the light receiving unit 120 may include a light receiving element array in which a plurality of light receiving elements constitute rows and columns.

4 is an exemplary plan view of a light receiving element array according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the light receiving unit 120 may include a light receiving element array formed of a plurality of light receiving elements. Each cell of the light receiving element array may be provided with a light receiving element for sensing light.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the light receiving element may include a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD). SPAD is a photodetecting device that can detect a low intensity signal when an avalanche current flows when a photon is incident, and can output a signal with low jitter when a photon arrives.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the timing at which the light reflected from the test object reaches the light receiving unit 120 is checked using the SPAD, and the timing at which the light emitting unit 110 emits light and the timing at which the light receiving unit 120 emits light The first basic data can be generated by measuring the time difference between the sensed timings.

5 is an exemplary circuit diagram illustrating the configuration of an intra-body insertion device 100 for generating first basis data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the first basic data generation unit 130 generates the first basic data by measuring the time taken for the light emitted from the light emitting unit 110 to be reflected by the subject and returning to a plurality of points .

5, the first fundamental data generation unit 130 receives a light emission signal when light is emitted from the light emission unit 110, receives light emission signals from the light reception unit 120, And a conversion unit 131 for receiving the light receiving signal and converting the time difference between the light emitting signal and the light receiving signal into digital data.

According to one embodiment, when the light receiving unit 120 includes a light receiving element array composed of a plurality of light receiving elements, the converting unit 131 may be provided for each light receiving element included in the light receiving element array. That is, in this embodiment, the light receiving element and the conversion unit 131 correspond one to one. However, according to the embodiment, the converting unit 131 may be provided for each row in the light receiving element array or one for each column, and only one of the converting units 131 is provided in the light receiving element array according to the embodiment, You may.

5, when a plurality of the conversion units 131 are provided, the conversion units 131 1 to 131 n matched to the light-receiving devices emit light when the light-emitting unit 110 emits light When the light emitting signals are received in common, and the light is detected by the light receiving elements, the converting unit matched with the light receiving elements can individually receive the light receiving signals. As a result, the conversion unit 131 can generate first basic data for each of a plurality of points included in the light-receiving element array.

5, the light emitting signals input to the converting units 131 1 to 131 n are provided from the light emitting unit 110, but the light emitting signals may be provided from the controller 160 according to the embodiment.

As described above, when the SPAD is used as the light receiving element 121, the light receiving section 120 includes a quenching section 122 connected to the SPAD to remove a current flowing from the SPAD when the photographing is completed.

5, when SPAD is used as a plurality of light-receiving elements 121 1 to 121 n in the light-receiving unit 120, each of the light-receiving elements includes the quenching units 122 1 to 122 n , So that the current flowing from the SPAD can be removed at the end of photographing.

5, the quenching portions 122 1 to 122 n include transistors connected in series to the SPAD, and a quenching signal is applied to the gate of the transistor at the end of shooting to allow a current flowing from the SPAD to flow to the ground and removed . In addition to the transistors shown in FIG. 5, the quenching portions 122 1 to 122 n may be variously configured according to the embodiment.

5, buffers 132 1 to 132 n may be further included between the light receiving unit 120 and the conversion unit 131. [ The buffers 132 1 to 132 n can increase the edge inclination of the light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit 120 and shape the waveform of the light receiving signal inputted to the converting unit 131 into a pulse shape.

When the light is emitted from the light emitting unit 110, the converting unit 131 receives the light emitting signals from the plurality of converting units 131 1 to 131 n in common, The time taken for the light emitted from the light emitting unit 110 to be reflected from the subject and returned to the light receiving unit 120 can be measured for each cell of the light receiving device array.

6 is an exemplary circuit diagram of the conversion unit 131 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the conversion unit 131 may receive the light emission signal and the light reception signal having different application times, and may output digital data corresponding to the time difference between the application time of the two signals.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the conversion unit 131 may include a delay line 1311 and a plurality of phase comparators 1312.

The delay line 1311 may be configured such that delay cells for delaying the emission signal by a predetermined delay time D are cascade-connected. The phase comparator 1312 compares the phase of the light-receiving signal delayed by the delay cell with the phase of the light-receiving signal and outputs a digital signal of '0' or '1' according to the relationship between the delayed light-emitting signal and the light- .

The converting unit 131 may further include an encoder 1313 for converting the digital data of the thermometer code structure output from the phase comparators 1312 into digital data of a binary code structure can do.

By using such a circuit, the conversion unit 131 can convert the time difference between the light emission signal and the light reception signal into the first basic data in digital form.

7 is an exemplary timing diagram of the light emitting and receiving signals input to the converting unit 131 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As it is shown in Figure 7, and the timing at which the light emission signal to the converting unit 131 inputs t o, the light receiving element 1 (121 1) The timing at which the light-receiving signal is input to the converting unit 1 (131 1) t from 1 , the conversion unit 131 1 can output the first elementary data corresponding to T 1 = t 1 - t 0 .

Similarly, FIG. 7, the light-receiving element n when the timing at which the light receiving signal inputted to the conversion section n (131 n) from the (121 n) of t n, conversion section n (131 n) is T n = t n - it is possible to output the first fundamental data corresponding to t 0 .

The first basic data generator 130 may transmit the first basic data for a plurality of points in the light receiving element array obtained through the converting unit 131 to the data processing apparatus 210. [ The data processing apparatus 210 may process the data based on the first basic data to obtain a three-dimensional image of the subject.

For example, the data processing apparatus 210 may calculate the time difference (T 1 to T n) between the two-dimensional coordinate information of a plurality of points in the light receiving element array and the light emitting signal and the light receiving signal obtained for each of the plurality of points, Dimensional coordinate information of the subject can be calculated.

FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplarily showing a three-dimensional image of a subject obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, the data processing apparatus 210 receives and processes first basic data for each of a plurality of points in the light receiving element array from the input apparatus 100, So that three-dimensional image data can be generated. The three-dimensional image of the subject provides the shape information of the subject so that the medical staff can easily grasp the size and shape of the subject, and the medical staff can diagnose the subject, or can perform the surgery or the treatment based on the three-dimensional image.

Referring again to FIG. 1, the diagnostic apparatus 10 may further include a display device 240. The display device 240 may display a three-dimensional image of the subject generated by the data processing device 210 on a screen and provide the image to a user, e.g., a medical staff. The display device 240 may be a display device such as an LCD or a PDP, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the diagnostic apparatus 10 may further include a storage device 230. The storage device 230 may store various data necessary for the data processing apparatus 210 to generate a three-dimensional image of a subject.

For example, the data processing apparatus 210 can generate a three-dimensional image of a subject by executing a code of a program for image processing from the storage device 230, Dimensional coordinate information of each cell in the light receiving element array, which is data used to obtain a three-dimensional image of the light receiving element array. The storage device 230 may include an HDD, a SSD, or the like for storing a large amount of data, but may include various storage devices such as a RAM, a ROM, a cache, and a register.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body-insertable apparatus 100 and the diagnostic apparatus 10 using the body-insertable apparatus 100 acquire a three-dimensional image showing the shape of the subject. However, according to another embodiment of the present invention described below, The apparatus 100 and the diagnostic apparatus 10 may further detect the brightness information of the subject to obtain a three-dimensional black-and-white image of the subject.

According to this embodiment, the intracorporeal injection apparatus 100 includes a second basic data generation unit 140 for generating second basic data for obtaining brightness information of a subject using light sensed by the light receiving unit 120 .

The second fundamental data generator 140 may generate the second fundamental data by measuring the magnitude of the light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit 120 when the light receiving unit 120 detects light.

9 is an exemplary plan view of a light receiving element array according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to this embodiment, unlike the light-receiving element array shown in FIG. 4, the light-receiving element array further includes a measurement unit 141 in addition to the light-receiving element 121 and the conversion unit 131 in each cell composed of rows and columns . The measuring unit 141 measures the magnitude of the light receiving signal output from the light receiving element 121 and outputs second basic data.

10 is an exemplary circuit diagram showing a configuration of a light emitting unit, a light receiving unit, a converting unit, and a measuring unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10 is an exemplary circuit diagram showing a configuration of an intra-body insertion device 100 for generating first and second basic data according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10 differs from the circuit shown in FIG. 5 in that the circuit shown in FIG. 10 further includes a measuring unit 141 in addition to the light emitting unit 110, the light receiving unit 120, and the converting unit 131. Like the conversion unit 131, the measurement unit 141 is provided for each light receiving element corresponding to each cell of the light receiving element array, and can measure the magnitude of the light receiving signal output from each light receiving element.

According to this embodiment, when each light receiving element senses light, it outputs a light receiving signal. The light receiving signal is inputted to the converting section 131 and the measuring section 141, The first basic data corresponding to the time difference is generated and the second basic data corresponding to the magnitude of the light receiving signal can be generated in the measuring unit 141. [

For example, the magnitude of the light receiving signal may be the amplitude of the voltage or current of the light receiving signal, but may be expressed by various parameters such as, but not limited to, power.

The second basic data generator 140 generates second basic data corresponding to the brightness information of the subject for a plurality of points in the light receiving element array, 210 to be processed.

The data processing apparatus 210 may generate three-dimensional monochrome image data of the subject based on the first and second basic data received from the input apparatus 100.

For example, the data processing apparatus 210 applies the monochrome data obtained by converting the brightness data for each cell of the light receiving element array to the three-dimensional shape data of the inspected object as shown in Fig. 8, Images can be obtained.

Although the embodiments of the present invention described above detect the light reflected from the subject by the light receiving unit 120 at a plurality of points and acquire a three-dimensional image of the subject from the light, the present invention is not limited thereto, The light receiving unit 120 may sense the light reflected from the subject at one point and obtain information about the subject from the light.

For example, when the light-receiving unit 120 has only one light-receiving element, the light-receiving element can sense light emitted from the light-emitting unit 110 and reflected back from the subject, The generating unit 130 may generate first basic data for obtaining information about the subject, such as a distance between the body-insertable apparatus 100 and the subject, using the sensed light.

According to an embodiment, the light receiving unit 120 may sense the reflected light in a plurality of regions. In this case, the light receiving unit 120 may include the light receiving element array described above at one or more of the regions.

11 and 12 are views schematically showing a state where the light receiving unit 120 of the intracorporeal device 100 senses light reflected from a plurality of regions according to another embodiment of the present invention.

11, the light receiving unit 120 includes a plurality of areas (A 1, A 2) of the a light receiving element in the first region (A 1) and received by the second area (A 2) element array To sense light in the regions A 1 and A 2 .

According to this embodiment, the first base data generation unit 130 may generate a first basic data to obtain distance information to the first region (A 1) of the light based on the subject detected in the And generate first basic data for obtaining a three-dimensional image of the subject based on the light sensed in the second area A 2 .

Further, the light receiving portion 120, as shown in Figure 12, including a light-receiving element array, each of the plurality of areas (A 1, A 2) to detect light in the area (A 1, A 2) .

According to this embodiment, the first basic data generation unit 130 generates three-dimensional images of the subject viewed from the respective regions based on the light sensed in the first and second regions A 1 and A 2 It is possible to generate the first basic data for obtaining the first basic data. In this case, the data processing apparatus 210 receives the first basic data from the input apparatus 100, generates a three-dimensional image of the subject viewed from different regions, processes the three-dimensional image, A stereoscopic stereo image of the specimen can be further generated.

According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the subject placed in the body of the subject is photographed with the body-insertable apparatus 100 and the three-dimensional image is obtained, thereby overcoming the limitations of diagnosis and treatment using the conventional two- And provide more detailed and useful information about the lesion to the medical staff.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications may be made to the embodiments described above. The scope of the present invention is defined only by the interpretation of the appended claims.

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A system for injecting a body into a body and photographing the body,
A light emitting unit provided at one point of the intracorporeal device and generating and emitting light;
A light receiving unit for sensing light reflected from the subject at at least one point;
A first basic data generating unit for generating first basic data for obtaining three-dimensional shape information on the inspected object by using the time for emitting the light and the time for sensing the reflected light; And
And a second basic data generator for generating second basic data for obtaining brightness information of the subject by measuring the magnitude of the light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit when the light is sensed by the light receiving unit and,
The light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit is input to the first basic data generating unit in a state where the inclination of the edge is increased through the buffer
Injection equipment. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the light emitting unit emits light in response to an imaging start signal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the light-
And a plurality of light receiving elements arranged in rows and columns to sense the reflected light at a plurality of points. The method of claim 3,
The light receiving element is an injection device including a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD). 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the light-
And a quenching unit connected to the SPAD to remove a current flowing from the SPAD when the photographing is completed. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the first basic data generating unit comprises:
Wherein the first basic data is generated by measuring a time taken for light to be emitted from the light emitting unit, reflected from the subject, and returned to the plurality of points. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the first basic data generating unit comprises:
And a converting unit for receiving a light emitting signal when the light is emitted from the light emitting unit and receiving a light receiving signal when the light is received by the light receiving unit and converting a time difference between the light emitting signal and the light receiving signal into digital data, . 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the converting unit comprises:
Wherein the conversion units matched to the light receiving elements receive the light emission signal when the light is emitted from the light emitting unit, and when light is detected by each light receiving element, the conversion units are provided for each light receiving element included in the light receiving element array, Wherein said conversion unit matched with a light receiving element receives said light receiving signal separately and generates said first basis data for each of said plurality of points. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first basic data generating unit comprises:
Wherein the first basic data for a plurality of points is transmitted to a data processing apparatus to obtain a three-dimensional image of the subject based on the first basic data. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the light receiving unit includes a single light receiving element located in a first region of the plurality of regions and a light receiving element array disposed in the second region,
The first basic data generation unit generates first basic data for obtaining distance information to the subject based on the light sensed by the single light receiving element, And generates first basic data for obtaining a three-dimensional image of the subject based on the light
Injection equipment. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the light receiving portion includes a light receiving element array provided in a first region of the plurality of regions and a light receiving element array provided in the second region,
The first basic data generating unit generates first basic data for obtaining a three-dimensional image of the subject viewed from each region based on the light sensed in the first and second regions
Injection equipment. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second basic data generating unit comprises:
Wherein the three-dimensional monochrome image of the subject is acquired based on the first and second basic data by transmitting the second basic data for a plurality of points to a data processing apparatus. An injection device for injecting a body into a body to photograph a subject; And
And a data processing device for receiving the data from the input device and generating three-dimensional image data of the subject, wherein the input device comprises:
A light emitting unit provided at one point of the intracorporeal device and generating and emitting light;
A light receiving unit for sensing light reflected from the subject at at least one point;
A first basic data generating unit for generating first basic data for obtaining three-dimensional shape information on the inspected object by using the time for emitting the light and the time for sensing the reflected light; And
And a second basic data generator for generating second basic data for obtaining brightness information of the subject by measuring the magnitude of the light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit when the light is sensed by the light receiving unit and,
The light receiving signal output from the light receiving unit is input to the first basic data generating unit in a state where the inclination of the edge is increased through the buffer
Diagnostic device. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the intra-body insertion device comprises an endoscope. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the light emitting unit emits light in response to an imaging start signal. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the light-
And a plurality of light receiving elements arranged in rows and columns to sense the reflected light at a plurality of points. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the first basic data generating unit comprises:
Wherein the first basic data is generated by measuring a time taken for light to be emitted from the light emitting unit, reflected from the subject, and returned to the plurality of points. 18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the first basic data generating unit comprises:
And a converting unit for receiving a light emitting signal when the light emitting unit emits light and receiving a light receiving signal when the light receiving unit detects light and converting the time difference between the light emitting signal and the light receiving signal into digital data. 19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the converting unit comprises:
Wherein the conversion units matched to the light receiving elements receive the light emission signal when the light is emitted from the light emitting unit, and when light is detected by each light receiving element, the conversion units are provided for each light receiving element included in the light receiving element array, And the conversion unit matched with the light receiving element receives the light reception signal individually to generate the first fundamental data for each of the plurality of points. 20. The method of claim 19,
The data processing apparatus comprising:
Dimensional coordinate information of the subject on the basis of the time difference between the two-dimensional coordinate information of the plurality of points and the light-emitting signal obtained for each of the plurality of points and the light-receiving signal.
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