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 结肠镜位置的三维图像到视频上 在管腔的内窥镜图像旁边显示屏幕。该系统将发挥 在引导结肠镜通过结肠到达盲肠中起主要作用。它将 提高结肠镜检查的效率，节省时间，并可能减少 通过减少结肠中的过度成环， 结肠穿孔的重要因素。 第二阶段项目的具体目标是： 结肠镜空间成像传感器的商业版本，2）完整 人体试验，3）开发生产工艺以保证质量， 耐久性和测量精度的传感器系统，4）开发 使用仪器的临床程序。 这个项目将导致一个完整版本的内窥镜图像 检测仪器，完成一系列人体试验， 满足所有临床和工程要求， 在第三阶段进行产品的商业投放。 拟定商业应用：该器械将提供内窥镜装置 一个独立且易于使用的结肠镜空间成像工具， 非常低的成本。由于目前在大多数情况下只有荧光透视可用， 内窥镜单位，以获得结肠镜图像，并考虑 该装置用于外科医生、内科医生、家庭医生， 和教学计划，该设备的商业可能性是 太好了

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.