TWI773065B - System and method for identifying the status of disposable endoscopy device - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and method for identifying the status of disposable endoscopy device is provided. The system includes a disposable endoscope device and a receiving device. The disposable endoscope device includes a transmission interface, a read-write module and a storage module. The storage module is used to store a status code of the disposable endoscope device, and the status code represents the usage status of the disposable endoscope device. The receiving device includes a transmission line. The receiving device is plugged into the transmission interface through the transmission line to electrically connect the disposable endoscope device. The read-write module is used to read the usage status code stored in the storage module to confirm the usage status of the disposable endoscope device, and send a signal to the receiving device accordingly.

Description

Disposable endoscope using state identification system and method

The present invention relates to a system and method for identifying a use state, in particular to a system and method for identifying a use state of a disposable endoscope.

Capsule-type endoscopy has the characteristics of being light, thin and short, and is now being widely used in the examination of digestive tract. Different from the past, which required the patient to insert a flexible tube from the mouth to the organ to be examined, such as the stomach or small intestine, the capsule endoscope only needs to be swallowed by the patient, and the captured images of the patient's body can be transmitted to the patient through wireless transmission. external receiver.

Generally speaking, capsule endoscopes are disposable medical devices that can only be used once. Nonetheless, it is unavoidable to have doubts about repeated use due to human negligence. Because the surface of the capsule endoscope is usually provided with a general interface (such as a USB interface) for data transmission, and the general interface is basically plug-and-play. Therefore, for a medical device such as a disposable capsule endoscope that needs to enter the human body, if the usage status (whether it has been used or not) cannot be effectively identified, it is easy to have the risk of cross-infection due to repeated use.

Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned defects through improvement has become one of the important issues to be solved by this project.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a use state identification system of a disposable endoscope in view of the deficiencies of the prior art, which includes: a disposable endoscope device and a receiving device. The disposable endoscope device includes a transmission interface, a read-write module and a storage module, wherein the storage module is used to store a use status code of the disposable endoscope device, and the use status code represents the disposable endoscope device. The state of use of the sight glass device. The receiving device includes a transmission line, and the receiving device is plugged into the transmission interface through the transmission line to electrically connect the disposable endoscope device. The read-write module is used for reading the usage status code stored in the storage module to confirm the usage status of the disposable endoscope device, and sends a signal to the receiving device accordingly.

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the present invention is to provide a method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope, which includes: configuring a disposable endoscope device for a user to swallow into the digestive tract, discarding The disposable endoscope device includes a transmission interface, a read-write module and a storage module, wherein the storage module is used to store a use status code of the disposable endoscope device, and the use status code represents the disposable endoscope The use state of the mirror device; a receiving device with a transmission line is configured to be electrically connected to the disposable endoscope device, and the receiving device is plugged into the transmission interface through the transmission line; the read-write module is used to read the use state stored by the storage module code to confirm the use status of the disposable endoscope device, and send a signal to the receiving device accordingly.

One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the system for identifying the use state of the disposable endoscope provided by the present invention can use the "storage module to store a use state code of the disposable endoscope device, and the use state The code represents the use status of the disposable endoscope device” and “the read-write module is used to read the use status code stored in the storage module to confirm the use status of the disposable endoscope device and send a signal accordingly. To the receiving device" technical solution, so as to reduce the risk of cross-infection caused by repeated use.

Another beneficial effect of the present invention is that the method for identifying the use state of the disposable endoscope provided by the present invention can store the information of the disposable endoscope device through the "storage module". A use status code, and the use status code represents the use status of the disposable endoscope device" and "the read-write module is used to read the use status code stored in the storage module to confirm the use of the disposable endoscope device. According to the technical solution, a signal is sent to the receiving device, so that the user can identify the use status of the disposable endoscope, so as to reduce the risk of cross-infection caused by repeated use.

For a further understanding of the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed descriptions and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and description, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

1: Disposable endoscope device

10: Image capture module

11: Transmission interface

12: Read and write module

13: Storage Module

2: Receiver

20: Transmission line

21: Display module

S11, S12, S13, S14: Steps

S141, S142, S144: Steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a use state identification system of a disposable endoscope according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the use state identification system of the disposable endoscope according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of steps S11 to S14 of the method for identifying the usage state of the disposable endoscope according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of step S141 of the method for identifying the usage state of the disposable endoscope according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of steps S142 and S144 of the method for identifying the usage state of the disposable endoscope according to the present invention.

The following are specific specific examples to illustrate the embodiments of the "disposable endoscope using state identification system and method" disclosed in the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and disadvantages of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Effect. The present invention can be implemented by other different means Embodiments are implemented or applied, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are merely schematic illustrations, and are not drawn according to the actual size, and are stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the related technical contents of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are primarily used to distinguish one element from another. In addition, the term "or", as used herein, should include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items, as the case may be. In addition, the term "or", as used herein, should include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items, as the case may be.

[Example]

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the present invention provides a system for identifying a use state of a disposable endoscope, which includes a disposable endoscope device 1 and a receiving device 2 . The disposable endoscope device 1 can be, for example, but not limited to, a capsule endoscope. The disposable endoscope device 1 includes an image capturing module 10 , a transmission interface 11 , a reading and writing module 12 and a storage module 13 . The image capture module 10 , the transmission interface 11 , the read-write module 12 and the storage module 13 are electrically connected to each other. The image capturing module 10 is used for capturing images. More precisely, since the disposable endoscope device 1 provided by the present invention is mainly used in the human body, the image capturing module 10 is used for capturing the Transfiguration image. Further, the image captured by the image capturing module 10 can be transmitted to the receiving device 2 through the transmission interface 11 . The storage module 13 is used for storing the usage status code of the disposable endoscope device 1 . The usage status code represents the usage status of the disposable endoscope device 1 . The receiving device 2 includes a transmission line 20 . The receiving device 2 is plugged into the transmission interface 11 through the transmission line 20 , and is electrically connected to the disposable endoscope device 1 , and further obtains the usage status code of the memory of the storage module 13 .

The transmission interface 11 can be a general USB interface. It should be noted that the present invention The specific location of the transmission interface 11 is not specifically limited. For example, the transmission interface 11 can be disposed on the surface of the casing of the disposable endoscope device 1 , or can be disposed in the casing of the disposable endoscope device 1 . In addition, the storage module 13 is used for further storing an identification code of the transmission interface 11 . Specifically, the identification code includes a sales identification code (Vender ID, VID) and/or a production identification code (Product ID, PID). Since all USB devices have a Vender ID and/or a Product ID, the computer host (computer) can distinguish different USB devices through different VIDs and PIDs. Therefore, the receiving device 2 is pre-installed with software that can be adapted to the disposable endoscope device 1 , so that the receiving device 2 can receive and read the images or related parameters obtained from the disposable endoscope device 1 . Further, when the receiving device 2 is plugged into the transmission interface 11 through the transmission line 20 , it can be confirmed whether the receiving device 2 has successfully installed the software by reading the identification code of the transmission interface 11 stored in the storage module 13 . If the receiving device 2 is not installed with software, the identification code of the transmission interface 11 cannot be read smoothly, and the disposable endoscope device 1 cannot be activated. On the contrary, if the receiving device 2 has installed software, the identification code of the transmission interface 11 can be read smoothly, and the disposable endoscope device 1 can be activated.

The storage module 13 can be a general-purpose small-volume memory device. The storage module 13 is used for further storing the adjustment parameters of the disposable endoscope device 1 . The adjustment parameters refer to storing the image parameters preset when the disposable endoscope device 1 is manufactured and shipped, such as resolution, color saturation, or hue. The adjustment parameters of the disposable endoscope device 1 can be used by the user to confirm that the digestive tract images captured by each disposable endoscope device 1 used are the same when the receiver device 2 is connected to the disposable endoscope device 1 . Has a consistent image effect.

The read-write module 12 can be a general-purpose microcontroller element (CPU or MCU). Further, when the receiving device 2 is plugged into the transmission interface 11 through the transmission line 20 to electrically connect the disposable endoscope device 1 , the read-write module 12 will read the usage status code stored in the storage module 13 , to confirm the use state of the disposable endoscope device 1 , and send a signal to the receiving device 2 accordingly. The receiving device 2 is basically an electronic device or a mobile device installed with an operating system, including a personal computer, a tablet computer, a notebook computer or a smart phone, but the invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, the receiving device 2 includes a transmission line 20 and a display module 21 , and the display module 21 can display the digestive tract image captured by the disposable endoscope device 1 , that is, the digestive tract captured by the image capture module 10 . Road image.

Based on the above, the use status code includes a first status code, a second status code and a third status code. The first state code represents that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in an unused state, the second state code represents that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in use, and the third state code represents that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in a state of being used. The mirror device 1 is in a used state. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the representations of the first state code, the second state code and the third state code. For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first state code, the second state code and the third state code are represented by 0, 1 and 2 respectively, and when the usage state code is equal to 0 (the first state code) It means that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in an unused state, when the use status code is equal to 1 (the second state code), it means that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in a use state, and the use state code is equal to 2 (the second state code). three-state code), it means that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in a used state, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first state code, the second state code and the third state code may also be represented by 1, 2 and 3, respectively, or even represented by other symbols.

When the receiving device 2 reads the usage status code equal to 0 through the reading and writing module 12, the receiving device 2 will not obtain any digestive tract images from the disposable endoscope device 1, so the display module 21 will not any screen is displayed. This means that the disposable endoscope apparatus 1 at this time is in an unused state. The receiving device 2 will rewrite the usage status code from 0 to 1 through the read/write module 12, and then store it in the storage module 13, overwrite the original storage record (the usage status code is equal to 0), and let the disposable endoscope The device 1 is in the in-use state.

When the receiving device 2 reads the use status code equal to 1 through the reading and writing module 12 , it means that the disposable endoscope device 1 at this time is in the in-use state. At this time, if the receiving device 2 captures the When the alimentary canal image recorded by the disposable endoscope device 1 does not exceed 30 seconds, the use status code will be maintained at 1, which is also in the in-use state. However, if the receiving device 2 captures the digestive tract image recorded by the disposable endoscope device 1 for more than 30 seconds, the receiving device 2 will further rewrite the usage status code to 2 through the read-write module 12 and store it again Go to the storage module 13, and overwrite the original storage record (the usage status code is equal to 1), so that the disposable endoscope apparatus 1 becomes the used status.

In the above manner, when the receiving device 2 reads the usage status code of the disposable endoscope device 1 through the read-write module 12 equal to 1, it means that the usage time of the disposable endoscope device 1 does not exceed 30 seconds. As a general gastrointestinal examination is unlikely to be completed within 30 seconds. Therefore, if the use time of the disposable endoscope device 1 does not exceed 30 seconds, it means that the same user may use it again in the same examination, and the probability of cross infection is relatively low.

When the receiving device 2 reads the usage status code equal to 2 through the reading and writing module 12, and the receiving device 2 also obtains the digestive tract image from the display module 21, the receiving device 2 will further display the image in the display module 21 A watermark or splash screen is applied to the displayed image of the digestive tract. The watermark or the splash screen (the image screen produces a flickering effect) is to remind the user that the disposable endoscope device 1 has been used and should be replaced.

Referring to FIG. 3 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for recognizing the use state of a disposable endoscope, which is through the above-mentioned system for recognizing the state of use of a disposable endoscope (including a disposable endoscope device 1 and a receiving device). 2) to implement. The method for identifying the status of use of a disposable endoscope includes at least the following steps:

Step S11 : configure a disposable endoscope device 1 for the user to swallow into the digestive tract. The disposable endoscope device 1 includes a transmission interface 11 , a reading and writing module 12 and a storage module 13 , wherein the storage module 13 is used for The usage status code of the disposable endoscope apparatus 1 is stored, and the usage status code represents the usage status of the disposable endoscope apparatus 1 .

Specifically, the disposable endoscope device 1 further includes an image capturing module 10, The image capturing module 10 is used for capturing images. More specifically, since the disposable endoscope device 1 provided by the present invention is mainly used in the human body, the image capturing module 10 is used for capturing images. Road image. Further, the image captured by the image capturing module 10 can be transmitted to the receiving device 2 through the transmission interface 11 .

Step S12 : configure a receiving device 2 with a transmission line 20 to be electrically connected to the disposable endoscope device, and the receiving device 2 is plugged into the transmission interface 11 through the transmission line 20 .

The receiving device 2 includes a personal computer, a tablet computer, a notebook computer or a smart phone. And the receiving device 2 further includes a display module 21 for displaying the digestive tract image captured by the disposable endoscope device 1 .

Step S13 : the storage module 13 is used to further store the identification code of the transmission interface 11 , and the receiving device 2 is used to read the identification code and activate the disposable endoscope device 1 .

Step S14 : the read-write module 12 is used for reading the usage status code stored in the storage module 13 to confirm the usage status of the disposable endoscope device 1 , and sends a signal to the receiving device 2 accordingly.

The use status code includes a first status code, a second status code and a third status code. The first status code indicates that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in an unused state, and the second status code indicates that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in the state of being unused. In the in-use state, the third state code indicates that the disposable endoscope device 1 is in the used state.

Wherein, step S14 may further include the following steps according to the use state of the disposable endoscope device 1:

Step S141 : when the receiving device 2 reads the first status code through the reading and writing module 12 and captures the digestive tract image recorded by the disposable endoscope device 1 , the receiving device 2 further uses the reading and writing module 12 to use The status code is rewritten as the second status code and stored in the storage module 13 again.

Step S142 : the read-write module is used to read the usage status stored by the storage module 13 The code to confirm the use state of the disposable endoscope device 1 further includes: when the receiving device 2 reads the second state code through the reading and writing module 12, and captures the video recorded by the disposable endoscope device 1 When the digestive tract image exceeds 30 seconds, the use status code is further rewritten into a third status code and stored in the storage module 13 .

Step S144 : when the receiving device 2 reads the third status code through the reading and writing module 12 , it is further used to add a watermark or flash the screen to the digestive tract image displayed by the display module 21 .

[Advantageous effects of the embodiment]

One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the system for identifying the use state of the disposable endoscope provided by the present invention can use the “storage module 13 to store a use state code of the disposable endoscope device 1, and The use status code represents the use status of the disposable endoscope device 1” and “the read-write module 12 is used to read the use status code stored in the storage module 13 to confirm the use status of the disposable endoscope device 1, According to the technical solution of sending a signal to the receiving device 2", the risk of cross-infection caused by repeated use is reduced.

Another beneficial effect of the present invention is that the method for identifying the use state of the disposable endoscope provided by the present invention can use the “storage module 13 to store a use state code of the disposable endoscope device 1, and The use status code represents the use status of the disposable endoscope device 1” and “the read-write module 12 is used to read the use status code stored in the storage module 13 to confirm the use status of the disposable endoscope device 1, According to the technical solution of sending a signal to the receiving device 2", the user can identify the use state of the disposable endoscope device 1, so as to reduce the risk of cross-infection caused by repeated use.

More specifically, when the receiving device 2 reads the usage status code equal to 0 through the reading and writing module 12, and captures the digestive tract image recorded by the disposable endoscope device 1, it further passes through the reading and writing module. 12 Rewrite the usage status code to 1 and save it to the storage module 13. receiving pack Set 2 when the read-write module 12 reads the use status code equal to 1, and captures the digestive tract image recorded by the disposable endoscope device 1 for more than 30 seconds, further rewrites the use status code to 2 and Then save it to the storage module 13 . When the receiving device 2 reads the usage status code equal to 2 through the reading and writing module 12 , it is further used to add a watermark to the digestive tract image displayed by the display module 21 or perform a screen splash. In the above manner, the user can clearly know the current state of use of the disposable endoscope device 1 used, thereby reducing the risk of cross-infection caused by the use of different people.

The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent technical changes made by using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention are included in the application of the present invention. within the scope of the patent.

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Claims (18)

A use state identification system for a disposable endoscope, comprising: A disposable endoscope device for capturing images of digestive tract, the disposable endoscope device includes a transmission interface, a read-write module and a storage module, wherein the storage module is used for storing a usage status code of the disposable endoscope device, and the usage status code represents the usage status of the disposable endoscope device; and a receiving device, comprising a transmission line, the receiving device is plugged into the transmission interface through the transmission line, so as to be electrically connected to the disposable endoscope device; Wherein, the read-write module is used to read the use status code stored in the storage module to confirm the use status of the disposable endoscope device, and send a signal to the receiver accordingly device. The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the storage module is used for further storing an identification code of the transmission interface, and the receiving device is used for reading the identification code , and activate the disposable endoscope device. The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 2, wherein the identification code includes a sales identification code and/or a production identification code. The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 3, wherein the receiving device further comprises: a display module for displaying the digestive tract images recorded by the disposable endoscope device . The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 4, wherein the use state code includes a first state code, a second state code and a third state code, and the first state code represents the The disposable endoscope device is in an unused state, the second status code indicates that the disposable endoscope device is in use, and the third status code indicates that the disposable endoscope device is used state. The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 5, wherein when the receiving device reads the first status code through the read-write module, it further passes the read-write module The use status code is rewritten to the second status code and stored in the storage module. The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 5, wherein when the receiving device reads the second status code through the read-write module, and captures the disposable endoscope When the digestive tract image recorded by the endoscopic device exceeds 30 seconds, the use status code is further rewritten into the third status code and stored in the storage module. The system for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 5, wherein when the receiving device reads the third state code through the read-write module, it is further used to display the display mode in the display mode. A watermark or splash screen is applied to the gastrointestinal images displayed by the group. The system for identifying the usage state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the receiving device comprises a personal computer, a tablet computer, a notebook computer or a smart phone. A method for identifying a use state of a disposable endoscope, comprising: A disposable endoscope device is configured for the user to swallow into the digestive tract. The disposable endoscope device is used to capture the image of the digestive tract. The disposable endoscope device includes a transmission interface and a read-write module. and a storage module, wherein the storage module is used to store a usage status code of the disposable endoscope device, and the usage status code represents the usage status of the disposable endoscope device; configuring a receiving device with a transmission line to electrically connect the disposable endoscope device, the receiving device is plugged into the transmission interface through the transmission line; and The read-write module is used for reading the usage status code stored in the storage module to confirm the usage status of the disposable endoscope device, and sends a signal to the receiving device accordingly. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 10, wherein before the read-write module is used to read the use state code stored in the storage module, the storage module The group is used to further store an identification code of the transmission interface, and the receiving device is used to read the identification code and activate the transmission interface. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 11, wherein the identification code includes a sales identification code and/or a production identification code. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 12, wherein the receiving device further comprises: a display module for displaying the digestive tract images recorded by the disposable endoscope device . The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 13, wherein the use state code includes a first state code, a second state code and a third state code, and the first state code represents the The disposable endoscope device is in an unused state, the second status code indicates that the disposable endoscope device is in use, and the third status code indicates that the disposable endoscope device is used state. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 14, wherein the read-write module is used to read the use state code stored in the storage module to confirm the disposable endoscope The use state of the endoscope device further includes: when the receiving device reads the first status code through the read-write module, and captures the digestive tract recorded by the disposable endoscope device During imaging, the use status code is further rewritten into the second status code through the read-write module and then stored in the storage module. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 15, wherein the read-write module is used to read the use state code stored in the storage module to confirm the disposable endoscope The use state of the endoscope device further includes: when the receiving device reads the second status code through the read-write module, and captures the digestive tract recorded by the disposable endoscope device When the image exceeds 30 seconds, the use status code is further rewritten into the third status code and stored in the storage module. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 14, wherein when the receiving device reads the third state code through the read-write module, it is further used to display the display mode in the display mode. Add a watermark or splash screen to the displayed alimentary canal image. The method for identifying the use state of a disposable endoscope according to claim 10, wherein the receiving device includes a personal computer, a tablet computer, a notebook computer or a smart phone.

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