Nec corporation (20240090741). ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 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 20240090741 titled 'ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The endoscopic examination support apparatus described in the abstract acquires endoscopic videos, detects lesion candidates, generates heat maps to indicate the possibility of lesions, and displays the position of lesions on the endoscopic video frames.
- Image acquisition means acquires endoscopic videos captured by an endoscope.
- Lesion detection means detects lesion candidates from the endoscopic videos.
- Heat map generation means generates heat maps indicating the possibility of lesions in the endoscopic videos.
- Display control means displays the position of lesions on the endoscopic video frames based on the lesion candidates and heat maps.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in medical settings for more accurate and efficient detection of lesions during endoscopic examinations.
Problems Solved
1. Improved accuracy in detecting lesions during endoscopic examinations. 2. Enhanced visualization of lesion candidates through heat maps.
Benefits
1. Early detection of lesions can lead to timely treatment. 2. Increased efficiency in identifying and locating lesions during endoscopic procedures.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Advanced Endoscopic Lesion Detection Technology for Medical Settings"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include existing endoscopic imaging systems and software used for lesion detection during medical procedures.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall success rate of lesion detection during endoscopic examinations?
This technology can potentially improve the success rate by providing more accurate and detailed information about lesion candidates.
What are the potential limitations or challenges associated with implementing this technology in clinical practice?
Some challenges may include the need for training healthcare professionals to use the system effectively and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the lesion detection algorithms.
Original Abstract Submitted
in the endoscopic examination support apparatus, the image acquisition means acquires an endoscopic video captured by an endoscope. the lesion detection means detects a lesion candidate from the endoscopic video. the heat map generation means generates a heat map indicating a possibility of lesion of the lesion candidate in the endoscopic video by a color. the display control means displays a position of a lesion on a frame of the endoscopic video based on the lesion candidate and the heat map.
