KR20100117269A - Portable digital otoscope - Google Patents

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KR20100117269A
KR20100117269A KR1020090035919A KR20090035919A KR20100117269A KR 20100117269 A KR20100117269 A KR 20100117269A KR 1020090035919 A KR1020090035919 A KR 1020090035919A KR 20090035919 A KR20090035919 A KR 20090035919A KR 20100117269 A KR20100117269 A KR 20100117269A
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PURPOSE: A portable electronic otoscope is provided to inform the inner shape of ear to a patient using a charge coupled device(CCD) for taking an image with respect to the inside of the ear. CONSTITUTION: A portable electronic otoscope includes a power on/off switch(3) and a manipulating part(2) which regulates an image and light source. A display part(1) displaying an image and a battery driving the otoscope are included in a main body. A focusing part(4), a specula(5), a lens part, and an image obtaining part with a CCD part are prepared. The image obtaining part is in connection with the main body through a power line(6).

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휴대형 전자 검이경{Portable Digital Otoscope}Portable Digital Otoscope

본 발명은 귓속의 이상여부를 검진하기 위하여 사용되는 검이경에 대한 것이다. 일반적인 검이경은 스펙큘라라고 불리우는 깔대기 모양의 것을 귓속에 넣을 수 있도록 되어 있고 그 구멍을 통하여 작은 꼬마전구의 빛이 비춰지고 볼록렌즈를 통하여 육안으로 귓속상태를 확인하는 광학검이경과 내시경처럼 앞단에 렌즈와 CCD카메라를 장착하고 선이 연결되어 별도의 화상장치를 통하여 귓속을 볼 수 있는 내이경의 두 가지로 나뉘어지고 있다.The present invention relates to an otoscope that is used to check the abnormality of the ear. In general, the otoscope is a funnel-like thing called specular that can be inserted into the ear and the front end like an optical otoscope and an endoscope that checks the state of the ear through the convex lens with the light of a small light bulb shining through the hole. It is divided into two types of inner diameter which can see the inside of the ear through a separate image device.

일반적으로 귓속을 검사하는 검이경의 형태는 도 1에서 보여주듯이 배터리가 내장되는 몸체(8)에 귓속에 넣어지는 스펙큘라부분(5)과 귓속을 확대하여 보여주는 확대경이 달려있는 검침창(7)으로 구성되어 있다. 이 안에는 밝은 빛을 귓속으로 보내줄 수 있는 전구가 달려있어 귓속을 밝게 비춰 줄 수 있게 된다. In general, the form of the otoscope to examine the ear is a specular portion (5) inserted into the ear in the body (8) in which the battery is built, as shown in FIG. It consists of. Inside, there is a light bulb that can send bright light into the ear so that it can brighten the inside of the ear.

한편, 화상저장 등의 목적으로 내시경의 형태를 가지고 있는 전자검이경은 스펙큘라(5) 끝단에 CCD 카메라를 장착하고 전선을 모니터에 연결하여 귓속을 검사할 수 있는 형태로 되어 있고 이를 구현하기 위한 전원선 등이 본체와 길게 연결되어 있어 사용상의 불편함을 초래하고 있고 이는 장비의 거대화와 고가의 문제점을 유발하는 등의 문제가 있다.On the other hand, the electronic otoscope, which has the form of an endoscope for the purpose of image storage, is equipped with a CCD camera at the end of the specular (5) and a wire that can be connected to the monitor to inspect the ear speed. Wire and the like is connected to the main body for a long time, causing inconvenience in use, which causes problems such as large equipment and expensive.

일반적으로 사용되는 광학검이경과 전자검이경은 각각의 장단점때문에 혼용되어 사용되는 경우도 있지만 대부분의 경우 사용의 편리성으로 광학검이경이 보다 많이 사용되고 있다. 그러나, 환자와 의사소통이 안되는 불편한 점과 진료기록이 남지않는 문제점이 존재하고 있다. 전자검이경의 경우 기록저장과 환자와의 의사소통에 우월함을 보여주고 있으나 귓속을 보여주는 장비와 영상을 보여주는 화상장비가 서로 분리되어 있고 이에 대하여 서로 전선으로 연결되어 있어 환자의 귓속을 관찰하는데 불편함을 초래하고 있다. 그리고 이를 구성하기 위한 여러 장비들이 고가이기 때문에 이를 사용하고자 하는 사용자들에게 부담을 주고 있는 실정이다. In general, optical otoscopes and electronic otoscopes that are commonly used may be used interchangeably due to their advantages and disadvantages, but in most cases, optical otoscopes are used more for ease of use. However, there is a problem in that it is inconvenient to communicate with the patient and no medical record is left. In the case of electronic otoscope, it shows superior record storage and communication with the patient, but it is inconvenient to observe the patient's ear because the equipment showing the ear and the image equipment showing the image are separated from each other and connected to each other by wire. It is causing. And since many devices for configuring this are expensive, the situation is burdening users who want to use it.

따라서, 본 발명으로 상기 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 이루어진 것으로서, 본 발명의 목적은 이들의 장점을 하나로 묶어 이동이 편리하며 환자에게 불편함을 끼치지 아니하고 환자의 상태에 대한 기록, 관리가 용이하게 하는 휴대형 전자검이경을 제공하는데 있다.Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the object of the present invention is to combine the advantages of these as a convenient portable and easy to record and manage the patient's condition without causing inconvenience to the patient To provide an electronic otoscope.

본 발명에 의한 휴대형 전자검이경은, 상기 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 귓속에 들어가는 스펙큘러안에 화상을 깨끗하고 크게 보여주기 위한 렌즈를 포함한 초점구동장치와 귓속에 빛을 보내주기 위한 광LED가 구비된 발광부, 그리고 귓속의 영상을 잡아내기 위한 CCD장착부, CCD에서 잡힌 영상을 화면에 보여주기 위한 디스플레이부, CCD에 잡힌 영상을 저장하기 위한 메모리부, 전원을 공급하기 위한 전원 부가 하나의 장치에 구성되어 있어 간편하고 편리하게 사용할 수 있도록 구성된 것을 특징으로 하고 있다.Portable electronic otoscope according to the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, a focus driving device including a lens for showing a clear and large image in the specular go into the ear and a light emitting unit provided with a light LED for sending light in the ear And a CCD mounting unit for capturing images in the ear, a display unit for displaying images captured by the CCD on the screen, a memory unit for storing images captured by the CCD, and a power supply unit for supplying power. It is characterized in that it is configured for easy and convenient use.

상기 케이스의 내부에는 CCD와 연결된 전원선을 수납할 수 있는 릴케이스가 장착되어 있으며, 사용시에는 길게 빠져나왔다가 수납시에는 자동으로 수납되는 기능을 가지고 있다.The case is equipped with a reel case that can accommodate a power line connected to the CCD, and has a function of automatically exiting when it is out of use when it is stored.

본 발명에 의한 휴대형 전자검이경에 의하면, 사용자만 알 수 있는 광학형 검이경에 의해서는 알려줄 수 없는 귓 속의 모양을 환자에게 알려줄 수 있게 되어 환자의 알 권리를 충족시켜줄 수 있게 되며 의사의 경우 고가의 장비를 구입하지 않아도 되므로 구입비용을 절감하는 효과가 있다.According to the portable electronic otoscope according to the present invention, the optical otoscope which can be known only by the user can inform the patient of the shape of the inside of the ear, which can satisfy the patient's right to know. There is no need to purchase the equipment, so it is effective to reduce the purchase cost.

이하, 본 발명의 실시예에 대하여 첨부도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명한다.Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도 2는 본 발명에서 구현하고자 하는 휴대형 전자검이경의 구조도이며, 도3은 이러한 구조를 실체적으로 구현한 조립되이다. 도시한 바와 같이, 본 발명의 휴대형 전자검이경은 전원 on/off 스위치(3), 영상 및 광원을 조절하거나 저장하는 조작부(2), 제품을 구동하기 위한 배터리 및 영상을 보여주는 디스플레이부(1)가 내장되어 있는 본체(8)와 초점구동장치(4) 및 스펙큘라(5), 영상을 확대하기 위한 렌즈부 그리고 영상을 검출하는 CCD부가 내장되어 있는 영상획득부로 구성되어 있다. 영상을 획득할 수 있는 영상획득부는 본체와 전원선(6)으로 길게 연결되어 있으며, 본체 내부에는 전원선을 수납할 수 있도록 되어 있는 전원수납부도 같이 내 장되어 있다. 필요에 따라 영상획득부를 길게 빼내서 사용할 수 있으며 영상획득부를 본체에 고정시킬 때에는 전원선은 전원수납부에 자동으로 수납되어진다.Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a portable electronic otoscope to be implemented in the present invention, Figure 3 is assembled to tangibly embody such a structure. As shown, the portable electronic otoscope of the present invention includes a power on / off switch 3, an operation unit 2 for adjusting or storing an image and a light source, and a display unit 1 for showing a battery and an image for driving a product. The main body 8, the focus driving device 4 and the specular 5, the lens unit for enlarging the image and the CCD for detecting the image are incorporated. An image acquisition unit capable of acquiring an image is connected to the main body and the power supply line 6 for a long time, and a power storage unit for accommodating the power supply line is included in the main body. If necessary, the image acquisition unit can be pulled out and used. When fixing the image acquisition unit to the main body, the power line is automatically stored in the power storage unit.

영상획득부에 있는 스펙큘라는 플라스틱 또는 메탈로 만들어지며 경우에 따라서는 실리콘 등의 부드러운 재질로 만들어 질 수 있으며 착탈이 가능하므로 세척등이 용이하다.Specular in the image acquisition part is made of plastic or metal, and in some cases, it can be made of soft material such as silicon and can be attached and detached, so it is easy to clean.

보고자 하는 위치가 본체에 영상획득부가 고정된 상태에서 보기가 힘들 경우, 도 3에서 보듯이 영상획득부를 본체에서 분리하여 사용할 수 있으며 이러한 경우, 비경이나 구강경으로도 사용이 가능하다.If the position to be viewed is difficult to see in a state in which the image acquisition unit is fixed to the main body, as shown in FIG. 3, the image acquisition unit may be used separately from the main body, and in this case, it may be used as a parenteral or oral cavity.

도 1은 일반적인 검이경의 개략적인 구조도1 is a schematic structural diagram of a typical otoscope

도 2는 제작된 휴대형 전자검이경의 작동원리를 보여주는 회로구성도2 is a circuit diagram showing the operation principle of the manufactured portable electronic otoscope

도 3은 CCD와 LED광원 설치되어 있는 카메라부가 본체에서 분리되어 사용되는 형태를 나타내는 사시도3 is a perspective view showing a form in which a camera unit provided with a CCD and an LED light source is separated from a main body and used;

도 4는 이러한 시스템이 구현되고 사용되는 실제적인 형태의 제품도4 is a product in practical form in which such a system is implemented and used;

<도면의 주요 부분에 대한 부호의 설명><Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

1 : LCD 화면 2 : 컨트롤러부1 LCD Screen 2 Controller

3 : 전원스위치 4 : 초점구동장치3: power switch 4: focus drive device

5 : CCD와 LED광원이 들어있는 카메라장착부 6 : CCD와 본체연결장치5: Camera mounting part containing CCD and LED light source 6: CCD and main body connecting device

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귓속의 이상유무를 검사하는 검이경에 있어서,Otoscope that checks for abnormalities in the ear, 소형 CCD와 LCD를 가지고 있고 저장장치가 함께 구비되어 있어 간편하게 들고 다니며 검진이 가능하도록 구성된 휴대형 전자 검이경Portable electronic otoscope that has small CCD and LCD and is equipped with storage device so that it is easy to carry around and check up 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1, 광원의 밝기를 조절할 수 있는 광원조절장치가 구비된 휴대형 전자검이경Portable electronic otoscope equipped with a light source control device that can adjust the brightness of the light source 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1, 명확한 영상을 얻기 위한 촛점구동장치가 부착된 휴대형 전자검이경Handheld electronic otoscope with focus drive for clear images 청구항 1 또는 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 1 or 3, CCD가 부착되어 있는 화상취득부가 본체에서 분리될 수 있고 분리시 본체와 연결된 전원줄은 본체 내에 자동으로 풀려나오며 수납시에는 원래대로 감겨 수납되는 구조로 되어 있는 전자검이경The image acquisition unit with the CCD attached can be detached from the main body, and when disconnected, the power cord connected to the main body is automatically released in the main body, and when stored, the electronic otoscope is structured to be wound up as it is. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1, 귓 속에 삽입하는 스펙큘라에 있어서 그 재질이 실리콘으로 제작되어 있는 전자검이경Electron otoscope which is made of silicon in the specular to insert into the inside
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