18396888. ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18396888 titled 'ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The endoscopic examination support apparatus generates a three-dimensional model of a luminal organ based on endoscopic images, detects unobserved areas, and generates a display image with information on the unobserved areas to support decision-making.
- Three-dimensional model generation based on endoscopic images
- Detection of unobserved areas in the luminal organ
- Generation of display image with information on unobserved areas
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in medical settings for endoscopic examinations to assist healthcare professionals in identifying unobserved areas within a patient's body.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in detecting areas that may not be visible during endoscopic examinations, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of a patient's condition.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in endoscopic examinations - Enhanced decision-making support for healthcare professionals - Better patient outcomes through more thorough assessments
Potential Commercial Applications
"Endoscopic Examination Support Apparatus for Enhanced Medical Diagnostics" can be utilized by medical device companies, hospitals, and healthcare facilities to improve the quality of endoscopic procedures and patient care.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of virtual reality technology in endoscopic examinations to enhance visualization and navigation within the body.
=== What are the specific technical details of the three-dimensional model generation process? The specific algorithms and software used to generate the three-dimensional model from endoscopic images are not detailed in the abstract.
=== How does the apparatus differentiate between observed and unobserved areas within the luminal organ? The method or criteria used by the apparatus to detect and differentiate between observed and unobserved areas are not specified in the abstract.
Original Abstract Submitted
In the endoscopic examination support apparatus, the three-dimensional model generation means generates a three-dimensional model of a luminal organ in which an endoscope camera is placed, based on endoscopic images obtained by imaging an interior of the luminal organ with the endoscope camera. The unobserved area detection means detects an area estimated not to be observed by the endoscope camera, as an unobserved area, based on the three-dimensional model. The display image generation means generates a display image including at least one of information indicating a position of the unobserved area in the endoscopic image, and information indicating a direction of the unobserved area outside the endoscopic image. The endoscopic examination support apparatus may be used to support user's decision making.
