WO2005065525A1 - 受信装置、送信装置および送受信システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a transmitting device for transmitting a captured video signal, a receiving device for receiving the video signal using a plurality of antennas, and a transmitting / receiving system having the transmitting device and the receiving device.
- the present invention relates to a transmission / reception system that receives a wireless video signal transmitted from a capsule endoscope camera inside a subject using a plurality of antennas outside the subject.
- This capsule endoscope is provided with an imaging function and a wireless communication function.
- Capsule-type endoscopes are peristaltic in body cavities, for example, inside organs such as stomach and small intestine, after they are swallowed from the patient's mouth for observation (examination) and before they are naturally excreted from the human body. It has the function of moving according to the movement and capturing images sequentially.
- image data captured inside the body by the capsule endoscope is sequentially transmitted to the outside by wireless communication, and is stored in a memory provided in an external receiver.
- the receiver equipped with this wireless communication function and memory function the patient can act freely even after swallowing the capsule endoscope and before it is discharged. . Thereafter, the doctor or nurse can display an image of the organ on the display based on the image data stored in the memory to make a diagnosis.
- a receiver disperses and arranges a plurality of antennas for receiving a video signal transmitted from a capsule endoscope camera outside the body, and selectively switches one antenna with a small reception error of the video signal. And receive it.
- Patent Document 1 discloses that a plurality of antennas disposed outside the body are switched for reception, and a capsule endoscope inside the body, which is a source of a video signal, based on the electric field strength received by each antenna. A receiver for detecting the position of the vehicle is described.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-19111 Disclosure of the invention
- the reception electric field strength measurement period and the video signal reception period performs synchronization processing using the synchronization signal provided at the beginning of the video signal reception period after the reception electric field strength measurement period, but the video signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope or the like is not
- the power supply of the capsule endoscope is limited, the video signal is intermittent, and the power required for the added reception electric field strength measurement period cannot be ignored.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above, and has a simple configuration and reliably selects and switches an optimal antenna having a large reception electric field strength even in a short reception electric field strength measurement period. It is an object of the present invention to provide a receiving device, a transmitting device, and a transmitting / receiving system capable of performing the above-described operations.
- a receiving apparatus, a transmitting apparatus, and a transmitting / receiving apparatus capable of obtaining a reliable video signal in a short time.
- the purpose is to provide a communication system.
- a receiving apparatus includes at least an information main body including an information main body and a carophone including information for measuring a received electric field strength.
- a receiving device for selectively receiving a radio signal having a frame configuration having a plurality of antennas using a plurality of antennas, wherein the first antenna receiving the information body within a transmission period of the additional unit in a current frame And measuring the reception electric field strength of the second antenna during the transmission period of the information main body part in the current frame, and measuring the reception electric field strength of the second antenna.
- a control means is provided for selecting and switching this second antenna as the first antenna of the next frame.
- control unit may be configured such that a receiving electric field strength of the second antenna does not exceed a receiving electric field strength of the first antenna.
- the method is characterized by sequentially switching to another second antenna.
- control means may determine a timing of the reception electric field strength measurement of the second antenna by a transmission period of the information main body. It is provided near the start time.
- the control means causes the reception field intensity of the plurality of second antennas to be measured during the transmission period of the adding unit, When the received electric field strength of the second antenna having the largest received electric field strength among the electric field strengths of the plurality of second antennas exceeds the received electric field strength of the first antenna, the second antenna Is selected and switched as the first antenna of the next frame.
- the antennas can be connected in accordance with the arrangement positions of the plurality of antennas, the connection state of each antenna is detected, and the connection is established.
- Antenna switching means for switching antennas according to instructions The control means selectively switches the antenna whose connection has been detected by the antenna switching means as a switching target.
- the receiving apparatus has a frame configuration including a video signal unit transmitted from inside the subject and transmitting at least a video signal, and an additional unit including information for measuring received electric field strength.
- a receiving device for receiving the wireless signal using a plurality of antennas provided outside the subject; a switching unit for selectively switching the plurality of antennas; Measuring the reception electric field strength of a second antenna other than the first antenna receiving the radio signal, and receiving the first antenna within the transmission period of the video signal section in the current frame.
- An electric field intensity measuring means for measuring an electric field intensity; and if the received electric field intensity of the second antenna measured by the electric field intensity measuring device exceeds the received electric field intensity of the first antenna, the second antenna is Next Selection control means for selecting the first antenna of the frame, and antennas other than the first antenna selected by the selection control means are sequentially switched and connected during the transmission period of the additional section of the next frame, and Switching control means for switching and connecting the first antenna during the transmission period of the video signal section.
- the receiving apparatus transmits a radio signal having a frame configuration having at least an information main body including an information main body and an additional unit including information for measuring a received electric field strength to a plurality of antennas.
- a receiving device that selectively receives the received signal by using the receiving unit of the two or more antennas at the additional unit of the current frame, and the antenna having the largest receiving field intensity of the two or more antennas.
- Control means for selecting and switching the information body in the current frame as an antenna for receiving the information.
- a receiving apparatus is characterized in that, in the above invention, the two or more antennas are all of the plurality of antennas.
- the receiving apparatus transmits a radio signal having a frame configuration having at least an information main body including an information main body and an additional section including information for measuring received electric field strength, to a plurality of antennas.
- the first reception electric field strength of the antenna that has received the information body in the previous frame and the reception electric field strengths of two or more antennas other than the antenna in the current frame are represented by Measured by the additional part Control means for comparing with the second reception electric field strength which is the maximum reception electric field strength of the information frame and selecting and switching the antenna having the large reception electric field strength as the antenna for receiving the information main body part in the current frame. It is characterized by having.
- a receiving apparatus is characterized in that, in the above invention, the two or more antennas are all antennas other than the antenna having the first receiving electric field strength. I do.
- a receiving apparatus is characterized in that, in the above invention, the two or more antennas are an antenna group obtained by grouping the plurality of antennas.
- the two or more antennas are an antenna group near the antenna receiving the information main body in the previous frame. It is characterized by that.
- the plurality of antennas have a series of numbers corresponding to a moving path of the transmitting apparatus, and the two or more antennas are , The antenna group after the order of the antennas receiving the information body in the previous frame.
- the receiving apparatus in the above invention, can connect each antenna in accordance with the arrangement position of the plurality of antennas and detects a connection state of each antenna.
- the receiving apparatus transmits a radio signal having a frame configuration having at least an information main body including an information main body and an additional unit including information for measuring received electric field strength to a plurality of antennas.
- a part of the synchronization period of the information main body part is set as a part or all of the reception electric field strength measurement period of the additional unit, and the synchronization period is synchronized.
- the signal is used as a signal for measuring the received electric field.
- the receiving apparatus includes a radio signal having a frame configuration having at least an information main body including an information main body and an additional section including information for measuring a received electric field strength.
- a part of a synchronization period of the information main body part is set as part or all of a received electric field strength measurement period of the additional unit, Using the synchronization signal of the synchronization period as a signal for measuring the reception electric field, receiving the antenna for measurement of the reception electric field and the information body within the synchronization period according to the measurement result of the reception electric field strength for each of the plurality of antennas It is characterized by performing switching with the antenna to be changed.
- the receiving apparatus in the above invention, switches the antenna for measuring the receiving electric field within the measuring period of the receiving electric field strength and reduces the receiving electric field strength of each antenna. It is characterized by measuring.
- the receiving apparatus in the above invention, can connect each antenna in accordance with the arrangement position of the plurality of antennas and detects a connection state of each antenna.
- the receiving apparatus in a receiving apparatus that receives a video signal transmitted as a radio signal from a moving transmitting apparatus using a plurality of antennas, includes a dummy for receiving intensity measurement during a vertical blanking period.
- each antenna In the vertical blanking period of the video signal to which the signal has been added, each antenna is sequentially switched to detect the reception electric field intensity at each antenna, and the antenna is switched to the antenna that has detected the largest reception electric field intensity and the antenna is vertically connected to the antenna.
- Control means for performing control for receiving a video signal during a period other than the blanking period is provided.
- a receiving apparatus is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the control means measures the received electric field strengths of a plurality of antennas during the vertical blanking period. .
- the receiving apparatus in the above invention, can connect each antenna in accordance with the arrangement position of the plurality of antennas and detects a connection state of each antenna.
- a transmitting device transmits an image signal obtained by imaging as a wireless signal, and causes the receiving device having a plurality of antennas to receive the image signal.
- a dummy signal for measuring the received electric field strength is added and transmitted by sequentially switching and receiving each antenna of the receiving apparatus to detect the received electric field strength at each antenna. It is characterized.
- a transmission / reception system embodying the present invention includes a transmission device that transmits a video signal obtained by imaging as a wireless signal, and a reception device that receives the video signal using a plurality of antennas.
- the transmitting device includes a dummy signal adding unit that adds a dummy signal during a vertical blanking period in the video signal and transmits the signal, and the receiving device sequentially switches each antenna during the vertical blanking period.
- the receiving apparatus is a radio signal transmitted from a moving transmitting apparatus, and has a frame configuration having at least an information main body including an information main body and an additional section including information for synchronization.
- a receiving apparatus that receives a wireless signal using a plurality of antennas, a wireless signal of a wireless signal in which a dummy signal for measuring a reception intensity is added to a vacant portion in the information main body portion where an arrangement position is predetermined.
- the antennas are sequentially switched to detect the received electric field strength of each antenna, and the antenna that has detected the largest received electric field strength is switched to the antenna to transmit the radio signal of the information main body other than the vacant portion to the antenna. It is characterized by comprising control means for controlling reception.
- control means sequentially switches each antenna including a part of the adding unit to sequentially receive the electric field of each antenna. The degree is detected.
- the control means may include a plurality of antennas in at least a part of the empty part of the information body part and a part of the additional part. Is characterized by measuring each of the received electric field strengths.
- the information main body is a video signal
- the empty portion is a horizontal blanking period.
- the receiving apparatus in the above invention, can connect each antenna in accordance with the arrangement position of the plurality of antennas and detects a connection state of each antenna.
- a transmitting apparatus is characterized in that the transmitting apparatus transmits a video signal obtained by imaging as a radio signal and causes a receiving apparatus having a plurality of antennas to receive the video signal. During the horizontal blanking period, the antennas of the receiving apparatus are sequentially switched to receive the signals, and the reception electric field strength at each antenna is detected.
- a transmitting / receiving system includes a transmitting device that transmits a video signal obtained by imaging as a wireless signal, and a receiving device that receives the video signal using a plurality of antennas.
- the transmitting device includes a dummy signal adding unit that adds a dummy signal during a horizontal blanking period in the video signal and transmits the signal, and the receiving device sequentially switches each antenna during the horizontal blanking period.
- control means may control each antenna including a synchronization signal period for measuring a received electric field strength added to the video signal.
- the reception electric field strength is detected by sequentially switching.
- a receiving apparatus is a wireless signal transmitted from a moving transmitting apparatus, the information body including at least an information body, and an adding section including information for measuring a received electric field strength.
- the information body including at least an information body, and an adding section including information for measuring a received electric field strength.
- a receiving apparatus that receives a radio signal having a frame configuration having a plurality of antennas using a plurality of antennas, it is possible to connect each antenna in accordance with the arrangement position of the plurality of antennas and to connect each antenna.
- Antenna switching means for switching in accordance with the following, and an antenna whose connection has been detected by the antenna switching means at the time of reception of the additional section is sequentially switched to detect the received electric field strength, and switched to the antenna for which the largest received electric field strength is detected, and And control means for receiving the radio signal of the unit.
- the number of the plurality of antennas is less than the number of the plurality of connection units, and the plurality of antennas are already connected.
- a part of the plurality of antennas is used by being replaced with another connection part.
- a receiving apparatus is characterized in that, in the above invention, the control means measures the receiving electric field strength of a plurality of antennas during the receiving period of the adding unit.
- the control means controls the reception electric field strength of the second antenna other than the first antenna receiving the information main body within the transmission period of the additional unit in the current frame. And measuring the received electric field strength of the first antenna during the transmission period of the information main body part in the current frame, so that the received electric field strength of the second antenna is When the electric field strength is exceeded, this second antenna is selected and switched as the first antenna of the next frame, so that it has a simple configuration that does not require high-speed processing and has a short reception electric field strength. Even during the measurement period, an effect can be obtained if the reception electric field strength and the optimum antenna can be selected and switched without fail.
- the control means causes the receiving section of the current frame to measure the receiving electric field strengths of two or more antennas, and determines the maximum receiving electric field strength of the two or more antennas. Since the selected antenna is selected and switched as the antenna for receiving the information body in the current frame, it is possible to obtain a reliable video signal in a short time.
- part of the synchronization period of the information main body is set to part or all of the reception electric field strength measurement period of the additional unit, and the synchronization signal of the synchronization period is received. Power saving at least on the transmitting device side because it is used as a signal for This has the effect that it can be performed.
- the control unit controls each of the antennas in the vertical blanking period of the video signal to which the dummy signal for measuring the reception intensity is added in the vertical blanking period.
- the control unit controls each of the antennas in the vertical blanking period of the video signal to which the dummy signal for measuring the reception intensity is added in the vertical blanking period.
- the control unit includes: a wireless unit in which a dummy signal for measuring a reception intensity is added to a vacant portion in the information main body unit where an arrangement position is predetermined.
- the antennas are sequentially switched in the vacant portion of the signal to detect the reception electric field strength of each antenna, and switched to the antenna that has detected the largest reception electric field strength, and the antenna is switched to the antenna of the information main body portion other than the vacant portion. Since the control to receive the radio signal is performed, it is not necessary to add a new period for measuring the received electric field strength to the addition section, so that the transmission time of the radio signal is shortened, and the transmission device side is low. In addition to promoting power consumption, if a dummy signal is provided during the horizontal blanking period, antenna switching can be reliably synchronized. An effect that accuracy is increased.
- the control means sequentially switches only the antennas for which connection has been detected by the antenna switching means at the time of reception of the additional unit, and detects the received electric field strength, thereby obtaining the largest received electric field strength.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a wireless in-vivo information acquiring system including a receiving device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a sample and hold circuit shown in FIG. 2
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a switching switch shown in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a frame format of a radio signal to which the capsule endoscope power shown in FIG. 1 is also transmitted.
- FIG. 6 is a time chart showing a reception electric field strength measurement process for each frame performed by the reception apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an antenna switching processing procedure by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a reception electric field strength measurement process for each frame performed by the reception device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a timing chart illustrating an antenna switching process performed by the receiving apparatus illustrated in FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a timing chart illustrating an antenna switching process performed by the receiving device illustrated in FIG. 12.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a frame format.
- FIG. 16 is a timing chart illustrating an antenna switching process performed by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a capsule endoscope according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. It is a lock figure.
- FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a frame format of a radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope shown in FIG.
- FIG. 20 is a time chart showing a process of measuring a received electric field strength and switching an antenna by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 18.
- FIG. 21 is a time chart showing a modified example of the reception field strength measurement and antenna switching processing by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 18.
- FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a capsule endoscope 3 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a frame format of a radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope shown in FIG. 22.
- FIG. 25 is a time chart showing the reception field strength measurement and antenna switching processing by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 23.
- FIG. 26 is a time chart showing a modified example of the reception field strength measurement and antenna switching processing by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 23.
- FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration of a connection portion in the switching switch.
- FIG. 29 is a time chart showing a received electric field strength measurement process for each frame performed by the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 27.
- FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an antenna switching processing procedure by a selection control unit of the receiving apparatus shown in FIG. 27.
- FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a connection relationship between a receiving antenna and an external device according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a connection relationship between a receiving antenna and an external device according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention.
- A1 An receiving antenna
- This wireless in-vivo information acquiring system uses a capsule endoscope as an example of an in-vivo introducing device.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a wireless in-vivo information acquiring system.
- a wireless type in-vivo information acquiring system includes a receiving device 2 having a wireless receiving function, A capsule endoscope (instrument introduction device) 3 for transmitting data such as video signals.
- the wireless in-vivo information acquiring system includes a display device 4 for displaying an in-vivo image based on the video signal received by the receiving device 2, and data transfer between the receiving device 2 and the display device 4.
- a portable recording medium 5 for performing the operation.
- the receiving device 2 includes a receiving jacket 2a worn by the subject 1, and an external device 2b for processing a radio signal received via the receiving jacket 2a.
- the display device 4 is for displaying an in-vivo image taken by the capsule endoscope 3, and is used for a workstation or the like that displays an image based on data obtained by the portable recording medium 5. It has such a configuration. Specifically, the display device 4 may be configured to directly display an image on a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, or the like, or may be configured to output an image to another medium such as a printer.
- the portable recording medium 5 is detachable from the external device 2b and the display device 4, and has a structure capable of outputting or recording information when inserted into both. Specifically, the portable recording medium 5 is inserted into the external device 2b and transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 while the capsule endoscope 3 is moving in the body cavity of the subject 1. Record the data. After the capsule endoscope 3 is ejected from the subject 1, that is, after the imaging of the inside of the subject 1 is completed, the capsule endoscope 3 is taken out of the external device 2b and inserted into the display device 4, and is attached to the display device 4. 4 is configured to read the data recorded.
- the external device 2b and the display device 4 are connected by wire.
- a portable recording medium 5 such as a compact flash (registered trademark) memory
- the subject 1 moves freely during imaging in the body cavity, and also contributes to a reduction in the time required to transfer data to and from the display device 4.
- the portable recording medium 5 was used to transfer data between the device 2b and the display device 4, the present invention is not limited to this. In order to transfer data between the two, a wired or wireless connection may be made between them.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the receiving device 2.
- the receiving device 2 has a shape that can be worn by the subject 1 and has a receiving jacket 2a provided with receiving antennas A1 to An and an external device that performs processing of received radio signals and the like.
- Device 2b Each of the receiving antennas A1 to An does not have to be provided in the receiving jacket 2a so as to be directly attached to the outer surface of the subject, and may be detachable from the receiving jacket 2a.
- the external device 2b has a function of processing a radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the external device 2b is connected to a switching switch SW for switching connection of the receiving antennas A1 to An, and connected to a stage subsequent to the switching switch SW, and is switched and connected by the switching switch SW. A receiving circuit 11 for amplifying and demodulating the radio signal from the receiving antennas A1 to An. Further, a signal processing circuit 12 and a sample-and-hold circuit 15 are connected downstream of the receiving circuit 11. The AZD conversion unit 16 is further connected to the subsequent stage of the sample hold circuit 15.
- the control unit C has a selection control unit C1, and connects the signal processing circuit 12, the AZD conversion unit 16, the storage unit 13 corresponding to the portable storage medium 5, the display unit 14, and the switching control unit SC.
- the switching control unit SC has strength receiving antenna number information N1 and video receiving antenna number information N2, and based on these number information, instructs switching of the switching switch SW, and performs sample and hold circuits 15, AZD Instructs the processing timing of the conversion unit 16 and the selection control unit C1.
- the power supply unit 17 supplies power to each unit described above, and is realized by, for example, a battery.
- the switching switch SW of the external device 2b selectively switches any one of the receiving antennas A1 to An based on the switching instruction from the switching control unit SC, and switches the switched receiving antennas A1 to An. And outputs the radio signal to the receiving circuit 11.
- the receiving circuit 11, as described above, It amplifies the radio signal and outputs the demodulated video signal S1 to the signal processing circuit 12, and outputs the reception intensity signal S2, which is the reception electric field strength of the amplified radio signal, to the sample and hold circuit 15.
- the video data processed by the signal processing circuit 12 is stored in the storage unit 13 by the control unit C and is displayed and output by the display unit 14.
- the signal sampled and held by the sample hold circuit 15 is converted into a digital signal by the AZD conversion unit 16 and taken into the control unit C.
- the selection control unit C1 of the control unit C receives the intensity signal during the synchronization period described later.
- the receiving antenna having the highest receiving electric field strength is selected as the receiving antenna for the video signal period from the receiving electric field strengths received during the period, and the receiving antenna number to be received during the strong receiving period is the intensity receiving antenna.
- the information is output to the switching control unit SC as the number information N1 and the signal S4 as the video reception antenna number information N2 for the reception antenna number in the video signal period.
- the switching control unit SC holds the intensity receiving antenna number information N1 and the video receiving antenna number information N2 instructed by the selection control unit C1, and receives signals corresponding to the intensity receiving antenna number information N1 during the intensity receiving period.
- the switching switch SW is instructed to selectively connect the antennas A1 to An, and during the video reception period, the switching switch SW is selectively connected to the receiving antennas A1 to An corresponding to the video reception antenna number information N2.
- the sample and hold circuit 15 includes a pulse generator 15a that generates a sample and hold pulse, an intensity reception sample and hold circuit 15b that samples and holds the reception electric field intensity during the intensity reception period, and a reception electric field during the video reception period. It has a video receiving sample and hold circuit 15c that samples and holds the intensity.
- the pulse generator 15a generates a pulse SH_KYODO and a pulse SH_EIZO indicating the timing and period of the sample hold by the intensity reception sample hold circuit 15b based on the signal S3a input from the switching control unit SC. Pulse SH_KYODO and pulse The signal SH_EIZO is output to the switch SW1 of the intensity reception sample and hold circuit 15b and the switch SW2 of the video reception sample and hold circuit 15c, respectively.
- the intensity reception sample-and-hold circuit 15b buffers the reception intensity signal S2 input from the reception circuit 11 with the amplifier Ampl.
- the switch SW1 is turned on for the period indicated by the timing indicated by the pulse SH_KYODO, and the signal buffered by the amplifier Ampl stores the electric charge in the capacitor C1 and turns off.
- the accumulated charges are buffered by the amplifier Amp2 and output to the AZD converter 16 as a signal KYODO ⁇ VL indicating the received electric field intensity during the intensity reception period.
- the video reception sample / hold circuit 15c receives the signal buffered by the amplifier Ampl from the intensity reception sample / hold circuit 15b.
- the switch SW2 is turned on for the period indicated by the timing force indicated by the pulse SH_EIZO, and the signal notched by the amplifier Ampl stores the electric charge in the capacitor C2 and turns off the signal.
- the charges are buffered by the amplifier Amp3 and output to the AZD converter 16 as a signal EIZO ⁇ VL indicating the received electric field strength during the video signal period.
- the switching switch SW is connected to a decoder D1 for decoding a 3-bit signal S5 input to the switching control unit SC into an 8-bit signal S51 and a receiving antenna A1-A4.
- Switch SW11 which is connected to the receiving antennas A5--A8, and the switch SW12, which selects one of them, and the signal Sa, which is connected to the switches SW11, SW12 and is output from the switches SW11, SW12, respectively.
- It has a switch SW13 for selecting and outputting one of Sb and an inverting circuit II for ensuring the exclusive logic of the switch SW13 based on the most significant bit input to the decoder.
- Signal S5 is input to decoder D1 as a 3-bit signal that selects one of eight receiving antennas A1 to A8.
- the 3-bit signal S5 is the signal ANT_SELECT [0], the signal ANT_SELECT [1], and the signal ANT_SELECT [2], and the signal indicating the most significant bit is the signal ANT-SELECT [2].
- the decoder D1 converts the 3-bit signal S5 into an 8-bit signal S51 It decodes and outputs the lower 4-bit signal S51a to the switch SW11 that switches the lower-numbered receiving antennas Al—A4, and outputs the higher-order 4 bits to the switch SW12 that switches the higher-numbered receiving antennas A5—A8. Outputs bit signal S5 lb.
- the switches SW11 and SW12 select one of the receiving antennas A1 to A8 according to the signals S51a and S51b, respectively.
- the switch SW13 selects one of the signals Sa and Sb output from the switches SW11 and SW12 based on the most significant bit signal ANT_SELECT [2].
- the switch SW11 selects one of the receiving antennas A1 to A4 sometime, the switch SW12 will not select the receiving antennas A5 to A8.
- the inverted signal of the signal ANT_SELECT [2] of the most significant bit by circuit II is input and exclusive processing is performed.
- the signals of the receiving antennas A1 to A8 finally selected by the switch SW13 are output to the receiving circuit 11.
- the receiving antennas A1-An have been described as eight receiving antennas A1-A8.
- the antenna numbers of the receiving antennas A1 to A8 are identification information unique to each receiving antenna, and “1” to “8” are set to “0” and “7” for information processing.
- the radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 is transmitted in frame units, and this frame is composed of an intensity reception period and a video signal period as shown in FIG.
- the intensity reception period is a period corresponding to a preamble signal period for reception adjustment.
- the video signal period can include a control signal necessary for receiving the video signal in addition to the video signal itself.
- Each frame is sent as shown in Fig. 6, and there may be a case where there is no signal between the frames, or there may be a case where each frame is sent continuously.
- the frame period TT of the frame transmission is shortened in a remarkable imaging region or in a region where the capsule endoscope 3 moves quickly, and the length of the frame period TT is shortened. Is adjusted flexibly.
- the antenna is switched to the intensity reception antenna during the video signal period of the same frame (n + 1), and the video reception period and the next frame (n + 2)
- the antenna is switched to the video receiving antenna.
- intensity detection processing is performed by sample hold circuit 15 and AZD conversion unit 16, and the result is output to selection control unit C1.
- the strength detection process is performed by the sample-and-hold circuit 15 and the A / D conversion unit 16, and the result is sent to the selection control unit C1. Is output. Therefore, during the period until the antenna switching processing of the next frame (n + 1) is possible, the timing t2 force is also the switching margin time T until the start of the intensity reception period of the next frame (n + 1). Therefore, by setting the timing t2 to be earlier in the video signal period, the switching allowance time T can be increased.
- the longer switching allowance time T means that the sample-and-hold circuit 15, the AZD converter 16, the selection switching controller Cl, the switching controller SC, and the switching switch SW do not need to be high-speed, and a simple circuit device is used. Can be realized. Also, the reception electric field strength of the receiving antenna that receives the video signal is measured during the video signal period, and it is not necessary to measure it during the intensity reception period.Therefore, it is not necessary to switch the antenna at high speed. become. In addition, when the reception electric field strengths of a plurality of reception antennas are measured during the intensity reception period, the reception electric field strength of the own video signal does not need to be measured, so that there is a margin for switching.
- the selection control unit C1 sets the video receiving antenna number information, which is the number of the video receiving antenna, to No. 1, and sets the strength receiving antenna number information, which is the number of the strength receiving antenna, to No. 1. 2 and set each to It is registered in the video receiving antenna number information N2 and the strength receiving antenna number information Nl (step S101).
- No. 1—No. N of the video receiving antenna number information and the strength receiving antenna number information are numbers corresponding to the receiving antennas A1—An, respectively.
- the switching control unit SC determines whether or not the intensity receiving period has started (Step S102).
- the intensity reception period starts (step S102, YES)
- the switching control unit SC sends an instruction to the switching switch SW to switch to the receiving antenna corresponding to the intensity reception antenna number information registered in the intensity reception antenna number information N1.
- Output step S103
- the switch SW switches to the specified receiving antenna.
- the switching control unit SC causes the sample-and-hold circuit 15 and the A / D conversion unit 16 to perform the detection processing of the reception electric field intensity of the intensity reception antenna at the timing tl (step S104), and starts the video reception period.
- step S105 the switching switch SW is instructed to switch to the receiving antenna registered in the video receiving antenna number information N2 (step S105), and the switching switch SW switches to the specified receiving antenna.
- the switching timing in step S105 may be within the intensity reception period as long as the process of measuring the electric field intensity of the intensity reception antenna is completed, instead of the start of the video signal period.
- the switching control unit SC determines whether or not the force has started the video signal period (Step S106).
- the video signal period here may be a period during which the video signal is transmitted when a control signal or the like is included in the video signal period.
- the sample-and-hold circuit 15 and the AZD conversion unit 16 perform detection processing of the reception electric field intensity of the intensity reception antenna (step S106). S 107).
- the selection control unit C1 determines whether the received electric field strength of the video receiving antenna (video receiving antenna strength) received during the video signal period is equal to the received electric field strength of the intensity receiving antenna received during the strength receiving period (intensity receiving antenna). It is determined whether or not it is smaller than (strength)! (Step S108). If the video receiving antenna strength is smaller than the strength receiving antenna strength! /, (Step S108, YES), register the video receiving antenna number information as strength receiving antenna number information in strength receiving antenna number information N1. (Step S109), and go to Step S110. Transition.
- step S108 if the video receiving antenna strength is not smaller than the strength receiving antenna strength (step S108, NO), that is, if the video receiving antenna strength exceeds the strength receiving antenna strength, the strength receiving antenna number remains unchanged.
- the value of the information N1 is incremented (step S110).
- step S111 it is determined whether or not the value of the strength receiving antenna number information matches the value of the video receiving antenna number information (step S111), and if they match (step S111, YES), the step Proceeding to S110, the value of the strength receiving antenna number information is further incremented. If they do not match (step S111, NO), it is further determined whether or not the strength receiving antenna number information is No. n (No. Step SI 12). If the strength receiving antenna number information is not No.n (step S112, NO), the process proceeds to step S102, and the above-described processing is repeated. If the strength receiving antenna number information is No. n ( In step SI12, YES), it is further determined whether or not the image receiving antenna number information is No. 1 (step S113).
- step SI13, NO If the video receiving antenna number information is not No. 1 (step SI13, NO), set the strength receiving antenna number information to No. 1 and register (step SI14), and set the video receiving antenna number information to No. If it is 1 (step SI13, YES), the strength receiving antenna number information is set to No. 2 and registered (step S115), and then the process proceeds to step S102 to repeat the above-described processing.
- the reception electric field strength of the video signal is measured during the video signal period, and the reception electric field strength is switched by sequentially switching to a reception antenna other than the reception antenna that receives the video signal during the intensity reception period. If the received electric field strength measured during the intensity reception period exceeds the reception electric field intensity measured during the video reception period, the receiving antenna switched during this intensity reception period is switched to the reception antenna during the video reception period.
- the intensity receiving period can be shortened, the time required for switching the receiving antenna during the intensity receiving period can be given time, and the intensity detection timing during the video receiving period can be reduced.
- the second embodiment has a configuration in which a peak hold circuit 18 is further provided between the receiving circuit 11 and the sample and hold circuit 15 in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the receiving apparatus is provided with a peak hold circuit 18, and holds the peak value of the received intensity signal S2 output from the receiving circuit 11.
- the switching control unit SC outputs the signal Sr to the peak hold circuit 18 at the start time of the intensity reception period, and resets it at the timing trl. Thereafter, the switching control unit SC obtains the peak value held by the peak hold circuit 18 at the detection timing t3 of the sample hold circuit 15, and resets the peak hold circuit 18 again at the timing tr2 at the start timing of the video signal period. .
- the sample hold circuit 15 acquires the peak value held by the peak hold circuit 18. That is, the sample-and-hold circuit 15 can sample the peak value from the timing trl to the timing t3, and can also sample the peak value from the timing tr2 to the timing t4. Can do well.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, this receiving apparatus is provided with a selection control section C3 instead of the selection control section C1. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- a radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 is transmitted in frame units, and this frame is composed of a synchronization period, a video signal period, and a power as shown in FIG.
- the synchronization period corresponds to a preamble signal period for reception adjustment.
- the video signal period can include a control signal necessary for receiving the video signal in addition to the video signal itself.
- Each frame is transmitted as shown in FIG. 11, and there may be a case where there is no signal between the frames, or a case where each frame is continuously transmitted.
- the frame period TT of the frame transmission is shortened in the imaging region of interest and the region where the capsule endoscope 3 moves fast, and the frame period TT is The length is adjusted flexibly.
- the synchronization period TS of the n-th frame (n) includes an intensity reception period TS1 for selecting a receiving antenna having the highest reception electric field intensity, and a synchronization period T S2 of the video signal.
- the antenna switching is performed between the intensity reception period TS1 and the synchronization period TS2.
- the receiving antennas A1 to An are eight receiving antennas, the antennas of all the receiving antennas A1 to A8 are switched within the intensity receiving period TS1, and the periods of the switched states are respectively performed.
- the received electric field strength is measured at the timing tl-1 t8.
- the peak hold pulse at this timing tl-1 t8 is generated by the pulse generator 15a.
- the selection control unit C3 selects the reception antenna having the largest reception field strength at that time, and sets the reception antenna to the synchronization period. Select as video receiving antenna for TS2 and video signal period TM. Then, in the video signal period TM or the synchronization period TS2, the reception electric field strength measurement by the video reception antenna is performed at the timing ttl or the timing tta. However, the measurement of the received electric field strength by the video receiving antenna is not required if not necessary! In the third embodiment, the reception state is checked.
- the receiving field strengths of all the receiving antennas are measured, and the receiving antenna having the highest receiving field strength is selected as the video receiving antenna.
- the receiving antenna having the highest receiving field strength is selected as the video receiving antenna.
- the selection processing of the video receiving antenna is performed by effectively utilizing the result of the received electric field strength measurement by the video receiving antenna.
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- this receiving apparatus is provided with a selection control section C4 instead of the selection control section C1.
- Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- selection control section C 4 excludes the receiving antennas selected as the video signal antennas in frame (n ⁇ 1) from the intensity receiving antennas and removes the remaining seven receiving antennas.
- the strong receiving antenna the receiving field strength of each receiving antenna is measured in the strong receiving period TS1.
- the selection control unit C4 determines the receiving antenna having the largest receiving electric field strength within the strength receiving period TS1, and determines the receiving electric field strength of the decided receiving antenna and the video receiving antenna of the frame (n-1).
- the received signal strength is compared with the received signal strength, and the receiving antenna with the higher received signal strength is selected as the video receiving antenna for frame (n).
- the selected video receiving antenna measures the received electric field strength in the synchronization period TS2 or the video signal period TM, and the result is used to determine the video receiving antenna of the frame (n + 1).
- the received electric field strength of the video receiving antenna is measured in the previous video signal period TM having sufficient time, and only this receiving antenna is excluded from the strength receiving antennas in the strength receiving period TS1. And select the receiving antenna with the highest receiving electric field strength from these receiving electric field strengths as the video receiving antenna! /, So that a reliable video signal can be received in a short time. be able to.
- Embodiments 3 and 4 described above basically all the receiving antennas are used as the strength receiving antennas. However, for example, when all the receiving antennas are grouped in advance, It is preferable that only the grouped antenna group is basically targeted for the strength receiving antenna. Further, a predetermined nearby receiving antenna may be targeted for a video receiving antenna which is not included in all receiving antennas. For example, if all receiving antennas have a series of numbers corresponding to the movement path of the capsule endoscope 3, A receiving antenna having a series of numbers in the vicinity of the video receiving antenna, for example, up to two before and after, may be targeted. If the receiving antennas have a series of numbers, all of the receiving antennas having numbers after the number of the current video receiving antenna may be set as the targets of the strength receiving antenna.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14, this receiving apparatus is provided with a selection control section C5 instead of the selection control section C1. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the intensity reception period and the video reception period described above with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, that is, the frame configuration of the radio signal will be described, and the selection switching process of the reception antennas A 1 -An will be described.
- An outline will be described.
- the radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 is transmitted in frame units, and this frame is conventionally provided with a video signal period after the intensity reception period TS1 as shown in FIG.
- a synchronization period TS is provided at the beginning, and a video period TM having m-line power is provided following the synchronization period TS.
- the intensity reception period TS1 is shifted to the synchronization period TS, and the synchronization signal is used as a signal for measuring the received electric field intensity.
- the synchronization signal is, for example, a pulse signal having a duty ratio of 0%.
- the receiving circuit 11 is configured to be separated into an RF module for processing an RF signal and a demodulation circuit for baseband demodulation, the synchronization processing of the RF module is performed in the first half of the synchronization period TS. After that, the synchronization process of the demodulation circuit is performed in the latter half of the synchronization period TS.
- each frame is transmitted as shown in Fig. 15, and there may be a case where there is no signal between the frames, or there may be a case where each frame is continuously transmitted.
- the frame period TT of the frame transmission is shortened in the imaging region of interest and the region where the capsule endoscope 3 moves fast, and the frame period TT is The length is adjusted flexibly.
- the synchronization period TS of the n-th frame (n) includes an intensity reception period TS1 for selecting a reception antenna having the highest reception electric field intensity using a synchronization signal, and a video signal. The antenna switching is performed between the intensity reception period TS1 and the synchronization period TS2.
- Fig. 16 two receiving antennas are switched using the synchronization signal in the strength receiving period TS1, and the reception electric field strength of each receiving antenna is sampled and held at the timing tl, t2 corresponding to the switched state, and measured. And then. Then, at timing tc in the synchronization period TS, the antenna is switched to the receiving antenna that receives the video signal. In the switched synchronization period TS2, the receiving circuit 11 performs a synchronization process following the synchronization period corresponding to the intensity reception period TS1. Thereafter, during the video period TM, the m-line video signal is received.
- the reception electric field strength of the video reception antenna is measured.
- the sample hold pulse at the timings tl, t2, ttl, tta is generated by the pulse generator 15a.
- the selection control unit C5 selects the receiving antenna having the largest receiving electric field strength from the receiving electric field strengths received in the strength receiving period TS1 as the receiving antenna in the video signal period.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the reception electric field strength of the reception antenna received during the synchronization period TS1, the reception antenna with the largest reception electric field strength includes the reception electric field strength of the video reception antenna. Just select it as an antenna.
- the intensity reception period TS1 is included in the synchronization period TS.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the intensity reception period TS1 may be included in the synchronization period TS. You can do it.
- the strength reception period TS1 is provided in the synchronization period TS, and the reception field strength is measured using the synchronization signal in the strength reception period TS1! /. It is not necessary to newly provide an intensity reception period. The transmission power on the capsule endoscope 3 side consumed for one frame can be reduced.
- the type in-subject information acquisition system corresponds to a transmission / reception system, and uses a capsule endoscope as an example of a transmission device (in-subject introduction device).
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of the capsule endoscope 3 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- the capsule endoscope 3 includes an LED 19 for irradiating an imaging area when imaging the inside of the subject 1, an LED driving circuit 20 for controlling a driving state of the LED 19, and an LED 19.
- the imaging device includes a CCD 21 as an imaging unit for imaging an illuminated area, and a signal processing circuit 22 for processing an image signal output from the CCD 21 into imaging information in a desired format.
- the capsule endoscope 3 includes a CCD driving circuit 25 that controls a driving state of the CCD 21 and an RF that generates an RF signal by modulating image data captured by the CCD 21 and processed by the signal processing circuit 22.
- the CCD 21, the signal processing circuit 22, and the CCD driving circuit 25 are collectively referred to as an imaging circuit 27.
- the capsule endoscope 3 acquires the image information of the test site illuminated by the LED 19 by the CCD 21 while being introduced into the subject 1.
- the obtained image information is processed into a video signal by a signal processing circuit 22, and the video signal is converted into an RF signal in an RF transmission unit 23, and then transmitted to the outside via a transmission antenna unit 24. .
- the signal processing circuit 22 includes a dummy signal addition unit 22a, which synchronizes with the horizontal synchronization signal and the vertical synchronization signal of the video signal, and within the vertical blanking period, which will be described later.
- a dummy pulse for measuring the received intensity is added.
- a counter synchronized with the horizontal synchronizing signal and the vertical synchronizing signal is provided, and a dummy pulse is generated using the count value of the counter as a reference and embedded in the vertical blanking period.
- the position and frequency of the dummy pulse are arbitrary as long as they are within the vertical blanking period.
- the capsule endoscope 3 is a sensor that detects signals such as predetermined magnetism, light, radio waves, and the like. Based on the values detected by the unit 35 and the sensor unit 35, the drive of the LED drive circuit, the CCD drive circuit 25, the RF transmission unit 23, and the system control circuit 26 that controls the overall processing of each unit is controlled. And a drive control unit 34.
- the sensor unit 35 is realized by, for example, a pH sensor or the like, detects whether or not the capsule endoscope 3 has reached a predetermined position in the subject, and based on the result, the drive control unit 34 Control the drive. As a result, power consumption can be reduced.
- the drive control unit 34 receives power supply from the battery 40 as an energy supply source via the power switch 33 in the power switch circuit 30.
- the battery 40 is realized by, for example, a button-type battery such as Shiroi Silver.
- the power switch 33 is a so-called main power switch of the capsule endoscope 3.
- the power switch circuit 30 further includes a signal detection circuit 31 and a switch control circuit 32.
- the signal detection circuit 31 as an external signal detection means for detecting a signal of an external force of the capsule endoscope 3 is realized by a reed switch, and is turned on and off by the proximity of the magnet 50 to the reed switch.
- the switch control circuit 32 which turns on and off according to whether or not a magnetic force acts on the reed switch, toggles the power switch 33 on and off based on the control signal from the signal detection circuit 31, that is, the on / off signal. Control.
- the power switch 33 is turned off by the magnet 50 before the power switch 33 is introduced into the subject, and an operation check of the capsule endoscope 3 is performed.
- FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 18, this receiving apparatus is provided with a selection control section C6 instead of the selection control section C1. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 is transmitted in frame units, and the frame includes, as shown in FIG. 19, a synchronization period TS as an additional unit including information for synchronization and information including an information body. It consists of a video signal period TM as the main body.
- the synchronization period TS is a period corresponding to a preamble signal period for reception adjustment. Between.
- the video signal period TM is a period during which a video signal is received.
- the video signal includes a field period TF1 in which an odd field signal is transmitted, a vertical blanking period TV, and a field TF2 in which an even field signal is transmitted. Having. In the vertical blanking period TV, the dummy pulse P added by the dummy signal adding unit 22a is inserted as described above.
- the video signal period TM can include a control signal necessary for receiving the video signal, in addition to the horizontal video signal itself. Note that the synchronization period and the video reception period may be provided as independent periods, or may be provided as periods overlapping each other.
- Each frame is transmitted as shown in Fig. 20, and there may be a case where there is no signal between the frames, or a case where each frame is continuously transmitted.
- the frame period TT of the frame transmission is shortened in the imaging region of interest and the region where the capsule endoscope 3 moves fast, and the frame period TT is The length is adjusted flexibly.
- the receiving antenna is switched between the field periods TF1, TF2 and the vertical blanking period TV.
- the video receiving antenna refers to a receiving antenna that receives in the synchronization period TS and each of the field periods TF1 and TF2.
- the strength receiving antenna is a receiving antenna that receives during the vertical blanking period TV.
- the selection control unit C1 measures the reception electric field strength during the period in which the reception antenna is switched to the strength reception antenna, and determines the reception antenna having the largest reception electric field strength including the reception electric field strength of the current video reception antenna to receive the next video reception antenna.
- Select and switch as the receiving antenna during the period of switching to the antenna and select the intensity receiving antenna excluding at least the immediately preceding video receiving antenna during the period of switching to the next intensity receiving antenna. By such repetition, the receiving antenna having the largest received electric field strength at that time is selected as the video receiving antenna.
- the timing of selecting the receiving antenna having the largest received electric field strength may be selected after a predetermined number of received electric field strength measurements, and during that time, the previously selected video receiving antenna may be selected.
- the odd field in the first transmitted frame is
- the moving path of the capsule endoscope 3 is componental, select the video receiving antenna in advance. It is preferable to set the receiving antenna selected in the vertical blanking period TV in the first frame as the video receiving antenna in the odd field of the second and subsequent frames.
- the received field strength measurement is performed twice at the timings tl and t2 in the vertical blanking period TV, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, three or more reception field strength measurements may be performed. When measuring the reception field strength a plurality of times, it is preferable to measure the reception field strength of different receiving antennas. Although the electric field strength of the video receiving antenna is measured at the timing ttl in the field period TF1, the received electric field strength may be measured at the timing tta in the synchronization period TS.
- the timings tl, t2, ttl, tt2 are pulses generated by the pulse generator 15a.
- the received electric field strength is measured in the horizontal blanking period TV to which the dummy pulse P is added. Even if the dummy pulse is added to the entire TV in the vertical blanking period, this horizontal blanking period is used. During the period, it is not necessary to perform the reception electric field strength measurement for the whole area of TV.
- the antenna switching between the field periods TF1 and TF2 and the vertical blanking period TV can use vertical blanking synchronization, so that highly accurate switching is possible.
- the synchronization period TS is about 3 ms, and a period similar to the synchronization period TS is added before the synchronization period as a reception electric field measurement period so that the reception electric field strength is measured. Is also good.
- the vertical blanking period TV is a period of 100 ms or more, it is possible to measure the received electric field strength of a large number of receiving antennas during this period.
- a format in which the synchronization period for measuring the received electric field is added before the synchronization period TS may be used.
- a dummy pulse P for measuring the reception electric field strength is added to the vertical blanking period TV, the period is long !, and the reception electric field for selecting the video receiving antenna in the vertical blanking period TV is set. Since the intensity measurement is performed, it is possible to accurately select an optimal video receiving antenna having the maximum received electric field intensity. In addition, the synchronization period can be shortened, and as a result, the transmission time in the frame is shortened. Power saving can be achieved.
- each frame is transmitted without synchronization between the frames.
- the A vertical blanking period is provided in the same way as in the vertical blanking period between the fields TF1 and TF2.
- the reception electric field strength measurement for selecting the optimal video receiving antenna is performed. It is preferable (see FIG. 21).
- the case of imaging by the interlace method has been described.
- a vertical blanking period TV occurs, so that This embodiment can be applied.
- a dummy pulse for measuring the received electric field intensity is applied during the horizontal blanking period in the video signal period, and the received electric field intensity for selecting the video receiving antenna is selected during the horizontal blanking period having a long total period. Perform the measurement.
- FIG. 22 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a capsule endoscope according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.
- the capsule endoscope 3 is provided with a dummy signal adding section 22b instead of the dummy signal adding section 22a shown in FIG.
- FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 23, this receiving apparatus is provided with a selection control unit C7 instead of the selection control unit C1.
- Other configurations are the same as those of the sixth embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the signal processing circuit 22 includes a dummy signal adding unit 22b.
- the dummy signal adding unit 22b synchronizes with the horizontal synchronizing signal and the vertical synchronizing signal of the video signal, and performs horizontal blanking.
- a dummy pulse for measuring the reception intensity used when detecting the reception electric field intensity at each antenna from the radio signal received by each reception antenna described later is added.
- a counter synchronized with the horizontal synchronizing signal and the vertical synchronizing signal is provided, a dummy panel is generated using the count value of this counter as a reference, and embedded in the horizontal blanking period.
- the position and frequency of this dummy pulse are Optional within the King period. Also, it is not necessary to add a dummy pulse to all horizontal blanking periods, and a dummy pulse should be applied only to the required horizontal blanking period.
- the radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 is transmitted in frame units, and the frame includes, as shown in FIG. 24, a synchronization period TS as an additional unit including information for synchronization and information including an information body. It consists of a video signal period TM as the main body.
- the synchronization period TS is a period corresponding to a preamble signal period for reception adjustment.
- the video signal period TM is a period during which a video signal is received.
- the video signal is divided into a video line period TH in which the video line signal of each line is transmitted and a horizontal blanking period inserted between the video line periods TH.
- Th In this horizontal blanking period Th, the dummy pulse P added by the dummy signal adding unit 22a as described above is inserted.
- the video signal period TM can include a control signal necessary for receiving a video signal in addition to the horizontal video signal itself. Note that the synchronization period and the video reception period may be provided as independent periods, or may be provided as periods overlapping each other.
- Each frame is transmitted as shown in Fig. 25, and there may be a case where there is no signal between the frames, or a case where each frame is continuously transmitted.
- the frame period TT of the frame transmission is shortened in the imaging region of interest and the region where the capsule endoscope 3 moves fast, and the frame period TT is The length is adjusted flexibly.
- the receiving antenna is switched at the timing tc in the synchronization period TS, and the reception antenna is switched between the video line period TH and the horizontal blanking period Th.
- Antenna is switched.
- the video receiving antenna is a receiving antenna that receives in the period TSH after the timing tc in the synchronization period TS, the video line period TH of the first line, and each video line period TH of the second and subsequent lines.
- the strength receiving antenna is defined as the period TSS before the timing tc in the synchronization period TS, and It refers to the receiving antenna that receives in the flat blanking period Th.
- the selection control unit C1 measures the reception electric field strength during the period when the reception antenna is switched to the strength reception antenna, and transmits the reception antenna having the largest reception electric field strength including the reception electric field strength of the current video reception antenna to the next video reception antenna. Select and switch to the receiving antenna during the period of switching to the antenna, and select the intensity receiving antenna excluding at least the immediately preceding video receiving antenna during the period of switching to the next intensity receiving antenna. By such repetition, the receiving antenna having the largest receiving electric field strength at that time is selected as the video receiving antenna.
- the timing of selecting the receiving antenna having the largest received electric field strength may be selected after a predetermined number of received electric field strength measurements, and during that time, the previously selected video receiving antenna may be selected. .
- the video receiving antenna may be selected and determined for each frame. In this case, the video receiving antenna selected and determined in frame (n) is used as the video receiving antenna for the next frame (n + 1).
- the reception field strength measurement is performed once in the period TSS before the timing tc in the synchronization period TS and in each horizontal blanking period Th, but the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, the reception field strength measurement may be performed a plurality of times. In this case, the reception field strength measurement may be performed for a plurality of different reception antennas.
- the timings to-2, ttl-tt3 are pulses generated by the pulse generator 15a.
- the received electric field strength is measured during the horizontal blanking period Th to which the dummy pulse P is added. Even if the dummy pulse is added to all the horizontal blanking periods Th! It is not necessary to perform the reception electric field strength measurement during the horizontal blanking period Th.
- the antenna switching between the video line period TH and the horizontal blanking period Th can use the synchronization of the horizontal blanking, so that the switching can be performed with high accuracy.
- a dummy pulse P for measuring the received electric field strength is added to the horizontal blanking period Th in the video signal period TM, and the video receiving antenna is added in the horizontal blanking period Th having a long total period. Since the receiving field strength measurement for selection is performed, the selection of the optimal video receiving antenna having the maximum receiving field strength can be determined with high precision. You can do it.
- Embodiment 7 described above antenna switching is performed at timing tc within the synchronization period TS. However, sufficient reception for selecting an optimal video receiving antenna is performed only in the horizontal blanking period Th. Since field strength measurement can be performed, as shown in FIG. 26, it is preferable that the synchronization period TSS be deleted and the synchronization period TSH be only the period TSH necessary for synchronization of video signal reception. In this case, the synchronization period can be shortened, and as a result, the transmission time in the frame is shortened, so that power saving of the capsule endoscope 3 can be achieved.
- FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.
- this receiving apparatus is provided with a switch SW2 having a connection part CON having connectors CON1-CONn in place of the switch SW, and a selection control unit C8 in place of the selection control unit C1.
- a switch SW2 having a connection part CON having connectors CON1-CONn in place of the switch SW
- a selection control unit C8 in place of the selection control unit C1.
- the switching switch SW2 of the external device 2b selectively switches any one of the receiving antennas A1 to An based on the switching instruction from the switching control unit SC, and switches the switched receiving antennas A1 to An And outputs the radio signal to the receiving circuit 11.
- the switching switch SW2 has a connection part CON as antenna switching means for connecting the respective receiving antennas A1-An corresponding to the arrangement positions of the receiving antennas A1-An, respectively.
- each receiving antenna A1-An has a connector CON1-CONn connected to the connection part CON.
- the connection unit CON has a detection function of detecting the connection state of each of the connectors CON1 to CONn.
- the connection part CON has a detection circuit as shown in FIG. 28 for the connector CON1, and has a similar detection circuit for the other connectors CON2-CONn.
- the connector CON1 connects the signal line LS from the receiving antenna A1 and the ground line LG to the connection part CON, and branches and outputs the ground line LG.
- the connection unit CON outputs the signal line LS as it is to the switching unit SW1 and outputs the signal S5 that instructs switching. And outputs it to the receiving circuit 11.
- one of the ground wires LG is directly grounded, and the other of the ground wire LG is connected to the constant voltage source VDD.
- the selection control unit C1 can determine whether or not the connector CONl, that is, the receiving antenna A1 is connected, by detecting the presence or absence of the signal S6 that is the voltage signal. By providing a similar detection circuit corresponding to each of the connectors CON2 to CONn, the selection control unit C1 can detect the connection state of each of the receiving antennas A1 to An.
- the reception circuit 11 amplifies the radio signal, outputs the demodulated video signal S1 to the signal processing circuit 12, and samples and holds the reception intensity signal S2, which is the reception electric field strength of the amplified radio signal. Output to circuit 15.
- the video data processed by the signal processing circuit 12 is stored in the storage unit 13 by the control unit C, and is displayed and output by the display unit 14.
- the signal sampled and held by the sample-and-hold circuit 15 is converted into a digital signal by the AZD conversion unit 16 and taken into the control unit C.
- the selection control unit C1 of the control unit C receives the signal received during the intensity reception period described later.
- the receiving antenna that has received the highest receiving electric field strength among the electric field strengths is selected as the receiving antenna for the video signal period, and the receiving antennas other than the selected receiving antenna are sequentially received during the intensity receiving period. And outputs the respective receiving antenna numbers to the switching control unit SC as a signal S4 as video receiving antenna number information N2 and strength receiving antenna number information N1.
- the selection control unit C1 sets only the receiving antenna A1-An currently connected based on the signal S6 as the switching target receiving antenna. Further, the control unit C stores the reception electric field intensity in the intensity reception period and the reception electric field intensity in the video reception period in the storage unit 13 together with the video data in association with the reception antenna selected at that time.
- the stored received electric field strength of each receiving antenna serves as information for calculating the position of the capsule endoscope 3 in the body when the video data is received.
- the radio signal transmitted from the capsule endoscope 3 is transmitted in frame units, and this frame, as shown in FIG. 5, includes an intensity reception period as an additional unit including information for measuring the received electric field strength and an information body.
- a video signal period as an information main body section.
- the intensity reception period is a period corresponding to a preamble signal period for reception adjustment.
- the video signal period can include a control signal necessary for receiving the video signal in addition to the video signal itself. Note that the intensity reception period and the video reception period may be provided as independent periods, or may be provided as periods that overlap each other.
- Each frame is transmitted as shown in FIG. 29, and there may be a case where there is no signal between the frames, or a case where each frame is continuously transmitted.
- the frame period TT of the frame transmission is shortened in the imaging region of interest and the region where the capsule endoscope 3 moves fast, and the frame period TT is The length is adjusted flexibly.
- n-th frame (n) and the (n + 1) -th frame (n + 1) are sequentially transmitted, in a period ta corresponding to the intensity reception period of frame (n), Is switched to another receiving antenna (strength receiving antenna) different from the receiving antenna (video receiving antenna) that receives during the video signal period of the same frame (n), and the video receiving period and the next frame (n + 1
- the antenna is switched to the video receiving antenna.
- the antenna is switched to the intensity reception antenna during the video signal period of the same frame (n + 1), and the video reception period and the next frame (n + 2)
- the antenna is switched to the video receiving antenna.
- intensity detection processing is performed by sample-and-hold circuit 15 and AZD conversion unit 16, and the result is selected. Output to control unit C1.
- a plurality of reception field strengths may be measured by switching a plurality of reception antennas. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, after the timing tl, the reception electric field strength is measured at the timings t2 and t3, and after the timing tl ', the reception electric field strength is measured at the timings t2' and t3 '. Is also good.
- the selection control unit C8 detects the connection state of the connectors CON1 to CONn based on the signal S6 (step S201). Then, the receiving antennas A1 to An corresponding to the connected connectors CON1 to CONn are set as the strength receiving antennas (step S202). Thereafter, the received electric field strength of each of the set intensity receiving antennas is measured (step S203), and the intensity receiving antenna having the largest received electric field intensity is set as the video receiving antenna (step S204). Thereafter, a video signal of one frame is received by the video receiving antenna (step S205).
- Step S206 it is determined whether or not the force has changed in the connection state of the connectors CON1 and CONn (Step S206). If there is a change in the connection state (step S206, YES), the procedure moves to step S202, and the connected receiving antenna after the change is reset as the strength receiving antenna, and then the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when there is no change in the connection state (step S206, NO), the process proceeds to step S203, and the above-described processing is repeated to perform switching processing to the optimal video reception antenna.
- each receiving antenna A1 to A6 is connected to the connector CON1.
- CON 6 is provided and connectors CON1 and CON4 are connected to the corresponding connection points of the connection section CON, and connectors CON5 and 6 are not connected.
- the receiving antennas A1 to A4 are set as the intensity receiving antennas, and the receiving electric field is selected from the receiving antennas A1 to A4.
- the video receiving antenna with the highest strength is selected.
- the selection control unit C1 controls only the receiving antennas A3 to A6. Set as a strength receiving antenna and select the most An intensity receiving antenna having a large field strength is selected as a video receiving antenna.
- the eighth embodiment only the connected receiving antennas A1-An of the connectors CON1-CONn are set as the strong receiving antennas. Therefore, the receiving electric field strengths of all the strong receiving antennas are set. The time required for measuring the antenna length is reduced, and the time required for the antenna switching process can be reduced. In particular, when only the antenna at the position corresponding to the observation site in the body is connected, or when the number of antennas to be used is reduced in a small-sized patient, the necessary received image can be reliably obtained by a simple switching process. it can.
- Embodiment 8 all the receiving antennas A1 to An corresponding to the arrangement positions “1” to “6” are provided, and the selection of the strength receiving antenna is made based on the presence or absence of the connection of the corresponding connectors CON1 to CONn.
- the ninth embodiment only the minimum receiving antenna necessary to receive the image and to obtain the antenna receiving electric field strength for calculating the position of the capsule endoscope 3 is connected.
- the number of receiving antennas A1 to An is reduced, and the reduced number of receiving antennas is reused to efficiently obtain a received image and an antenna receiving electric field strength. For example, with the movement of the capsule endoscope 3 inside the body, the receiving antenna at a position that is no longer required for reception is replaced with a position required for reception as the capsule endoscope 3 continues to move. To be reused.
- the configuration of the receiving antennas A1—An of the connectors CON1—CONn is the same, the connectors CON1—CONn can be connected to the connection positions of any arrangement positions, and the minimum receiving antenna is used. Like that.
- the receiving antennas A1 to A4 are arranged at positions corresponding to the arrangement positions “1” and “4” at which a received image is to be obtained, and Connector CON1—Connect to CO N4.
- the receiving antennas A1 to A4 are set as the intensity receiving antennas, and a desired received image and the received electric field strength of each antenna can be obtained by a simple switching process with the minimum number of required receiving antennas. .
- the connectors CON1 and CONn correspond to the arrangement positions of the receiving antennas A1 and An, if this connection changes, the switching information is received. By recording corresponding to the image, it can be used as index information indicating the position of the received image.
- the capsule endoscope may move inside the body at an antenna at a position that is no longer necessary for reception as the capsule endoscope moves inside the body.
- the selection control units CI, C3-C7 may perform the same control as the selection control unit C8.
- the present invention provides a transmitting device that transmits a captured video signal, a receiving device that receives the video signal using a plurality of antennas, and a transmitting and receiving device that includes the transmitting device and the receiving device.
- the present invention is particularly useful for a transmission / reception system that receives a wireless video signal transmitted using a capsule-type endoscope force inside a subject using a plurality of antennas outside the subject.
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