18396990. 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 18396990 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 in the model, and generates a display image with information about these areas to support decision-making.
- Three-dimensional model generation based on endoscopic images
- Detection of unobserved areas in the model
- Generation of display image with information on unobserved areas
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in medical settings to assist healthcare professionals in endoscopic examinations by providing additional information about unobserved areas within a patient's body.
Problems Solved
This technology helps address the challenge of identifying areas within a luminal organ that may not be visible during an endoscopic examination, allowing for more comprehensive and accurate assessments.
Benefits
- Improved visualization of unobserved areas - Enhanced decision-making support for healthcare professionals - Potential for earlier detection of abnormalities or diseases
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Endoscopic Examinations with Unobserved Area Detection Technology"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art in this field is the use of virtual reality technology to assist in endoscopic procedures by providing a more immersive and detailed view of the internal organs.
What are the specific endoscopic examination support features provided by this technology?
The specific features provided by this technology include the generation of a three-dimensional model of a luminal organ based on endoscopic images, the detection of unobserved areas within the model, and the generation of a display image with information about these areas to support decision-making during endoscopic examinations.
How does this technology compare to existing endoscopic examination support systems?
This technology stands out from existing endoscopic examination support systems by its ability to detect unobserved areas within a three-dimensional model of a luminal organ, providing healthcare professionals with additional information to enhance their decision-making process during endoscopic procedures.
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.
