18530375. ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
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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 18530375 titled 'ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
The endoscopic examination support apparatus described in the patent application includes video acquisition means, lesion detection means, heat map generation means, and display control means.
- Video acquisition means acquires endoscopic videos captured by an endoscope.
- Lesion detection means identifies lesion candidates in the endoscopic videos.
- Heat map generation means creates a heat map indicating the possibility of a lesion in the video.
- Display control means overlays areas with high lesion possibility on the endoscopic video in different display modes based on set thresholds.
Potential Applications: - Medical diagnostics and screenings - Surgical procedures - Research in gastroenterology and endoscopy
Problems Solved: - Improved lesion detection accuracy - Enhanced visualization of potential lesions during endoscopic examinations
Benefits: - Early detection of abnormalities - Assist medical professionals in decision-making during procedures - Increase efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Endoscopic Examination Support Technology for Medical Professionals" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions for endoscopic procedures, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient care.
Prior Art: There may be existing technologies related to endoscopic imaging and lesion detection, but the specific combination of features in this patent application may offer unique advantages.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies may focus on refining the algorithms for lesion detection and heat map generation, as well as expanding the applications of this technology in different medical specialties.
Questions about Endoscopic Examination Support Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of endoscopic examinations? 2. What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this system in a clinical setting?
Original Abstract Submitted
In the endoscopic examination support apparatus, the video 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 which represents a lesion possibility of the lesion candidate included in the endoscopic video by a color. The display control means superimposes and displays an area where the lesion possibility is equal to or higher than a first threshold on the endoscopic video in a first display mode, and superimposes and displays an area where the lesion possibility is equal to or higher than a second threshold on the endoscopic video in a second display mode.
