Nec corporation (20240122444). ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract

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ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Organization Name

nec corporation

Inventor(s)

Hiroyasu Saiga of Tokyo (JP)

Tatsu Kimura of Tokyo (JP)

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 20240122444 titled 'ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The endoscopic examination support apparatus described in the patent application includes image acquisition means, posture change estimation means, distance estimation means, intestinal tract direction estimation means, calculation means, and output means.

  • Image acquisition means captures images during endoscope removal.
  • Posture change estimation means estimates relative posture change of the endoscope camera.
  • Distance estimation means estimates distance between colon surface and endoscope camera.
  • Intestinal tract direction estimation means estimates colon's intestinal tract direction.
  • Calculation means calculates direction for endoscope camera based on intestinal tract direction and relative posture.
  • Output means displays direction for endoscope camera on a display device.
      1. Potential Applications

- Medical imaging technology - Endoscopic procedures

      1. Problems Solved

- Accurate positioning of endoscope camera - Improved visualization during endoscopic examinations

      1. Benefits

- Enhanced accuracy in endoscopic procedures - Real-time guidance for medical professionals

      1. Potential Commercial Applications
        1. Endoscopic Imaging Technology in Healthcare
      1. Possible Prior Art

There are existing endoscopic systems that provide guidance for medical professionals during procedures, but the specific combination of posture change estimation, distance estimation, and intestinal tract direction estimation as described in this patent application may be novel.

        1. Unanswered Questions
        2. How does the apparatus handle different colon shapes and sizes during endoscopic examinations?

The apparatus may utilize algorithms to adapt to various colon shapes and sizes, but the specific details are not provided in the abstract.

        1. Can the output display be customized based on user preferences or specific medical conditions?

The abstract does not mention customization options for the output display, so it is unclear if this feature is available in the apparatus.


Original Abstract Submitted

in the endoscopic examination support apparatus, the image acquisition means acquires captured images during removal of an endoscope. the posture change estimation means estimates a relative posture change of an endoscope camera from the captured images. the distance estimation means estimates a distance between a surface of colon and the endoscope camera from the captured images. the intestinal tract direction estimation means estimates an intestinal tract direction of the colon based on the posture change and the distance. the calculation means calculates a direction in which the endoscope camera should be directed, based on the intestinal tract direction and the relative posture of the endoscope camera. the output means outputs a display image including the direction in which the endoscope camera should be directed, to a display device. the display image can be used for support such as user's decision making.

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