SENSOR FOR SPATIAL IMAGING OF COLONOSCOPES

该项目将开发一个简单，易于使用的系统，项目 将结肠镜位置的三维图像放到视频上 屏幕旁边是内窥镜下的管腔图像。这一系统将起到 在引导结肠镜通过结肠到达盲肠方面起主要作用。会的 提高结肠镜检查的效率，节省时间，并可能减少 通过减少结肠内过多的循环而导致的发病率， 结肠穿孔的重要因素。 这个二期工程的具体目标是：L)完成一个全面的 商用版结肠镜空间成像传感器，2)完成 人体试验，3)开发制造工艺以保证质量， 传感器系统的耐用性和测量精度，4)开发 使用该仪器的临床程序。 这个项目将产生内窥镜图像的完整版本 探测器仪器，完成一系列人体试验，以及 满足所有临床和工程要求 该产品在第三阶段进行商业投放。 拟议的商业应用：该设备将提供内窥镜检查单元 一个独立且易于使用的结肠镜空间成像工具，请访问 成本非常低。由于目前在大多数情况下只提供透视检查 内窥镜检查单元以获得结肠镜图像，并考虑 外科医生、内科医生、家庭医生、 和教学计划，这种设备的商业可能性是 太棒了。

This project will develop a simple, easy to use system which projects a three dimensional image of the position of a colonoscope onto a video screen next to the endoscopic image of the lumen. This system will play a major role in guiding colonoscopes through the colon to the cecum. It will increase the efficiency of colonoscopy, save time, and possibly decrease morbidity due to the procedure by reducing excess looping in the colon, a significant factor in colonic perforation. Specific goals for this phase II project are: l) complete a full-fledged commercial version of the colonoscope spatial imaging sensor, 2) complete human trials, 3) develop a manufacturing process to guarantee the quality, durability, and measuring accuracy of the sensor system, 4) develop the clinical procedure for using the instrument. This project will lead to a completed version of the endoscopic image detector instrument, completion of a series of human trials, and fulfillment of all the clinical and engineering requirements for the commercial launching of the product in Phase III. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: This device will provide endoscopy units a stand alone and easy-to-use tool for spatial imaging of colonoscopes at very low cost. Since only fluoroscopy is currently available in most endoscopy units to obtain colonoscope images and considering the application of this device for surgeons, internists, family practitioners, and teaching programs, the commercial possibilities of this device are great.