KR20170139840A - Disposable probe for endoscope, handling method for endoscope - Google Patents

Abstract

The disposable probe, the endoscope manipulation unit, the endoscope control unit, and the fluid supply control method of the endoscope control unit according to the present invention can efficiently and stably supply fluid such as gas or water to a disposable probe which is detached and removed from the endoscope manipulation unit It is possible to prevent the fluid supply error from occurring during the procedure so that the operator can perform the operation more stably and prevent the unstable operation state of the operator and the examinee from occurring due to the error during the operation, Especially, it is effective to ensure the stability of use of the endoscope system required due to the characteristics of the medical device, and to ensure a high hygiene state by effective use of the disposable probe.

Description

Disposable probe for endoscope and method of controlling the endoscope

The present invention relates to a disposable probe of an endoscope for accurate and safe diagnosis in a body's digestive organs and a method of controlling the endoscope, and more particularly to a disposable probe of an endoscope for controlling the supply of fluid to and from a disposable probe of the endoscope, An endoscope manipulation unit, an endoscope control unit, and a fluid supply control method of the endoscope control unit.

In general, a subject image pickup device for identifying and diagnosing an abnormal part inside the subject is a one-dimensional photographing device such as an X-ray visor, a two-dimensional photographing device such as an ultrasonic examiner, and a three-dimensional photographing device such as NMR-CT.

BACKGROUND ART [0002] In general, an endoscope is an apparatus for photographing and treating the inside of an object to be examined by inserting it into an object such as a human body. The insertion portion inserted into the subject of the endoscope may be contaminated by various foreign substances in the subject by being inserted into the subject.

In particular, in the case of a medical endoscope used for human body inspection, there is a problem that a probe of an endoscope once used does not undergo a disinfection process and is used for other patients, which can cause various diseases and infections caused by bacteria. For this reason, a demand for a disposable probe has recently been raised in order to solve the problem of contamination of the endoscope.

On the other hand, the endoscope for human body inspection can supply gas or water to the endoscope as needed. When the gas is supplied to the endoscope, it can be used for inflating the balloon at the endoscope end or for injecting a specific gas such as nitrogen gas into the inside of the human body for efficiency of inspection. And water can be used to clean the endoscope end or to clean a specific area inside the human body.

However, the disposable probe must be attached to or detached from the endoscope manipulation unit, and if a fluid such as gas or water is supplied in a state where the disposable probe and the endoscope manipulation apparatus are poorly attached or detached, gas or water may leak to the outside.

Such a conventional endoscope is composed of an imaging device mounted on a cable and a display device for displaying an image picked up by the imaging device through a cable.

However, the conventional endoscope has the following problems.

First, there is a risk of secondary infection due to reuse.

Second, since the diameter of the cable is large, there is a problem that the object to be rejected due to pain, foreign body, allergy or the like occurs.

Third, since only the function of diagnosing the inside of the body is provided through the imaging device, there is a problem that it is not possible to collect the substance in the body or administer the drug directly to the body.

An object of the present invention is to provide a disposable probe of an endoscope, an endoscope manipulation unit, an endoscope manipulation unit, an endoscope manipulation unit, an endoscope manipulation unit, and an endoscope manipulation unit, which can efficiently and stably supply a fluid such as gas or water to a disposable probe, An endoscope control unit, and a fluid supply control method of the endoscope control unit.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an in-vivo diagnosis system using an in-vivo monitoring apparatus, including: a tube having an imaging module inserted into a body to capture an inside of the body; An in-body monitoring device configured to control the imaging module and receive imaging data from the imaging module to generate and store an imaging image; And an information display device for real-time displaying an image captured by the internal monitoring device on a display unit, wherein the tube is disposable to be connected to the reception control device in a connecting manner.

The disposable probe of an endoscope according to the present invention includes a body, a photographing unit provided at one end of the body for photographing the inside of the subject, an engaging part provided at the other end of the body for engaging with the endoscope manipulation unit, A fluid discharge portion provided adjacent to the photographing portion, and an outlet for supplying fluid to the fluid discharge portion is provided in the fluid discharge portion, and an end portion exposed to the outside of the body is connected to an inlet And a fluid supply pipe.

The fluid supply pipe may include a gas supply pipe for supplying gas.

And a switching unit for operating a connection confirmation switch of the fluid supply unit at an end of the gas supply pipe connected to the fluid supply unit.

The fluid supply pipe may include a water supply pipe for supplying water.

And a switching unit for operating a connection confirmation switch of the fluid supply unit at an end of the water supply pipe connected to the fluid supply unit.

And a switching unit operable to operate the connection confirmation switch of the endoscope manipulation unit to the coupling unit coupled to the endoscope manipulation unit.

The body may be provided with an illuminating unit adjacent to the photographing unit at one end thereof and a connecting unit for electrically connecting the photographing unit and the illuminating unit to the engaging unit coupled to the endoscope operating unit.

The endoscopic operation unit using the disposable probe according to the present invention includes an engaging portion coupled to a disposable probe inserted into an inside of an object to be examined and having a connection confirmation switch that is switched by engagement with the disposable probe, A supply switch for generating an electrical signal for requesting supply of a fluid to a fluid supply pipe connected between the disposable probe and the endoscope control unit, an image processed by the image processing unit, And a transmitting unit for transmitting the provided signal to the endoscope control unit.

The switch may include a gas supply switch for requesting the supply of gas.

The switch may include a water supply switch for requesting a supply of water.

A photographing unit operation switch for controlling the on / off operation of the photographing unit included in the disposable endoscope, and a lighting unit operation switch for controlling on / off operation of the illumination unit to the disposable endoscope.

The endoscope control unit using the disposable probe according to the present invention includes a fluid supply source, a fluid supply port connected to the fluid supply pipe extended from the disposable endoscope, a connection confirmation switch to be switched when the fluid supply pipe of the disposable endoscope is connected to the fluid supply port, A fluid supply valve for supplying fluid from the fluid supply source to the fluid supply port upon receiving a fluid supply request signal transmitted from an endoscope operation unit connected to the disposable endoscope, And a control unit for checking the connection state and controlling the operation of the fluid supply valve.

The control unit may use a disposable probe to operate the fluid supply valve after confirming switching of the connection confirmation switch upon receiving a signal for requesting fluid supply from the endoscope operation unit.

The fluid supply port may include a water supply port for supplying water to the fluid supply pipe.

The fluid supply port may include a gas supply port for supplying gas to the fluid supply pipe.

The fluid supply port may include a water supply port for supplying water to the disposable endoscope.

Wherein the control unit comprises: a signal for requesting confirmation of the connection status of the disposable probe and the endoscope operation unit with the endoscope operation unit; an instruction for requesting transmission of the image shot by the disposable probe; Can be transmitted.

A fluid supply control method using an endoscope control unit according to the present invention comprises: a disposable probe having a photographing unit for photographing an inside of a subject and a fluid supply pipe for supplying fluid; and an electric signal for requesting supply of the fluid to the fluid supply pipe And an endoscope control unit which is electrically connected to the endoscope control unit and has a fluid supply port connected to the fluid supply pipe of the disposable endoscope, wherein the fluid supply request signal transmitted from the endoscope manipulation unit And confirms the connection state of the fluid supply pipe of the disposable probe, and supplies the fluid to the fluid supply pipe when it is determined that the fluid supply pipe and the fluid supply port are connected.

When it is determined that the fluid supply port is not connected to the fluid supply port after receiving the fluid supply request signal, the supply of fluid to the fluid supply pipe may be blocked and a warning signal may be generated.

A fluid supply control method using an endoscope control unit according to the present invention comprises: a disposable probe having a photographing unit for photographing an inside of a subject and a fluid supply pipe for supplying fluid; and an electric signal for requesting supply of the fluid to the fluid supply pipe And a fluid supply port connected to the fluid supply pipe of the disposable endoscope, the fluid supply port being electrically connected to the endoscope control unit and starting operation of the endoscope control unit, Port of the disposable probe is connected to the fluid supply port of the disposable probe, and maintains the fluid supply ready state when it is determined that the fluid supply port of the disposable probe is normally connected.

When a signal indicating that the fluid supply port and the fluid supply pipe are not connected is generated, a warning signal can be generated.

The endoscope control unit may check whether the disposable probe and the endoscope manipulation unit are connected to the endoscope manipulation unit and maintain the fluid supply preparation state when it is determined that the endoscope manipulation unit and the disposable probe are normally connected.

A warning signal may be generated when it is determined that the endoscope operation unit and the disposable probe are not connected.

If the fluid supply control method of the disposable probe, the endoscope manipulation unit, the endoscope control unit, and the endoscope control unit according to the present invention is controlled so as to check beforehand the supply of the fluid to be supplied to the disposable probe, Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an unstable operation state of the operator and the examinee due to the occurrence of an error during the operation. In particular, the use of the endoscope system required due to the characteristics of the medical device Stability, and effective use of the disposable probe to ensure a high hygiene state.

In addition, the inside of the subject can be diagnosed by mounting an imaging module on a tube to capture an inside of the subject to generate an imaging image, and diagnosis of the subject can be made through a tube equipped with an imaging module connected to the reception control device The disposable system in which the tube with the imaging module mounted thereon is removed from the receiving control device and thus the tube is dismantled. Therefore, the risk of the secondary infection can be excluded, and the substance in the body can be collected through the tube or the built- There is an effect that the drug or food can be injected directly into the body.

1 is a view showing a state in which a disposable probe, an endoscope manipulation unit, and an endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment are combined.
2 is a view showing a connection state between the disposable probe and the endoscope manipulation unit according to the present embodiment.
3 is a cross-sectional view showing the disposable probe according to the present embodiment.
4 is a block diagram showing an endoscope operating unit according to the present embodiment.
5 is a block diagram showing an endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment.
6 is a flowchart for explaining a fluid supply control method for supplying fluid at the initial setting of the endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment.
7 is a flowchart for explaining a fluid supply control method for supplying fluid during operation of the endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment.
8 is a block diagram for explaining an image processing unit.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments of the present invention have been described in order to facilitate the practice of the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

Hereinafter, the disposable probe of an endoscope, the endoscope manipulation unit, the endoscope control unit, and the fluid supply control method of the endoscope control unit according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a state in which the disposable probe, the endoscope manipulation unit, and the endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment are combined, and FIG. 2 is a view showing a connection state of the disposable probe and the endoscope manipulation unit according to the present embodiment.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the disposable probe 100 is connected to the endoscope manipulation unit 200 by mechanical coupling and electrical contacting. The endoscope operation unit 200 is mounted on the operator's hand and operated. The endoscope control unit 300 is electrically connected to the endoscope operation unit 200 and the connection between the endoscope control unit 300 and the disposable probe 100 is performed by a fluid supply tube 160 of the disposable probe 100, Lt; / RTI >

The endoscope operation unit 200 operates the disposable probe 100 by an electrical operation. When the operation wire is provided in the disposable probe 100, a mechanical device for operating the operation wire can be provided.

The endoscope control unit 300 includes a display unit 360 that can be monitored by a practitioner and transmits a command transmission and operation parameters for operation and operation of the endoscope operation unit 200 to the endoscope operation unit 200 . The endoscope control unit 300 may also include a fluid source for performing storage processing of an image of the subject photographed by the endoscope operation unit 200 and supplying the fluid to the disposable probe 100. [

Hereinafter, configurations of the disposable probe 100, the endoscope operating unit 200, and the endoscope control unit 300 will be described with reference to the drawings.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing the disposable probe according to the present embodiment. The description of the configuration not shown in Fig. 3 will be made with reference to Figs. 4 and 5. Fig. As shown in FIG. 3, the disposable probe 100 has a body 110 which is covered with a harmless resin material to form an outer shape. The body 110 may be referred to by various names such as a probe cover, a probe sheath, and the like.

A transparent window 120 is provided at one end of the body 110 and a photographing unit 130 for photographing an object to be examined inside the transparent window 120 is provided. The photographing unit 130 may be an image pickup device such as a charge-coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS). A light guide member or the like may be provided between the photographing unit 130 and the transparent window 120 to secure an effective imaging angle of the photographing unit 130, though not shown in the figure. The illuminating unit 140 may be disposed around the photographing unit 130. The illumination unit 140 may be a light emitting device such as at least one LED, or an optical fiber that guides and guides light from an external light source.

The other end of the body 110 is provided with a coupling portion 150 to be coupled with the endoscope manipulation unit 200. The engaging portion 150 is configured to engage with a tab of the engaging portion 220 of the endoscope manipulation unit 200 with a tab formed on the inner surface thereof. However, the structure of the coupling portion 150 can be implemented by a hook fastening structure and various other methods.

A connection portion 151 is provided inside the coupling portion 150. The connection unit 151 may include a connection terminal for supplying power to the illumination unit 140 and a connection terminal for transmitting and receiving an electric signal between the photographing unit 130 and the endoscope operation unit 200.

And a switching unit 152 which is formed in a protruding shape and operates a connection confirmation switch 223 provided in the coupling part 220 of the endoscope operation unit 200.

The switching unit 152 may be implemented in various structures and shapes different from the present embodiment. Also, the switching unit 152 of the present embodiment can be implemented with an electrical signal transmission and an operation algorithm. The connection confirmation switch 223 provided in the endoscope operation unit 200 is operated by transmitting an electrical signal to the control unit 280 of the endoscope operation unit 200 by connecting the photographing unit 130 or the connection unit 151, .

A fluid supply pipe 160 is installed inside the body 110. The fluid supply pipe 160 has a fluid discharge portion 161b and a fluid discharge portion 162b located adjacent to the discharge portion 130 and an inlet 161b and 162a which are exposed to a considerable length in the vicinity of the coupling portion of the body 110 Respectively.

An inlet extending to the outside of the body 110 of the fluid supply pipe 160 is connected to the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 provided in the endoscope control unit 300. A connection confirmation provided inside the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 of the endoscope control unit 300 is provided at the periphery of the inlet 161b and 162a of the fluid supply pipe 160 connected to the fluid supply ports 310 and 320, A switching unit 152 for switching the switches 313 and 323 is provided.

On the other hand, the fluid supply pipe 160 can be implemented by a gas supply pipe 162 for supplying gas and a water supply pipe 161 for supplying water. Each of the supply pipes 161 and 162 includes an inlet 161a and an outlet 161b and an outlet 161b and the switching units 161c and 162c.

The disposable probe 100 according to the present embodiment is provided to the practitioner in a sanitized packaging state before use. Then, the practitioner connects the joint 150 to the endoscope manipulation unit 200 after opening the package, connects the fluid supply tube 160 to the endoscope control unit 300, and then uses the procedure.

After the procedure, it is discarded without being reused. In order to indicate whether the use is externally, a discoloration or a separate use indicator may be provided on the disposable probe 100 after use.

Next, an embodiment of the endoscope operation unit 200 will be described.

4 is a block diagram showing an endoscope operating unit according to the present embodiment. 4, the endoscope manipulation unit 200 includes a handle 210 attached to a hand of a practitioner and a coupling part 150 coupled to a coupling part 150 of the disposable probe 100 at the front end of the handle part 210. [ (220). The connection unit 220 is provided with an illumination connection unit 221, a camera connection unit 222 and a connection confirmation switch 223 which are electrically connected to the connection unit 151 of the disposable probe 100.

The image processing unit 230 processes the image captured by the photographing unit 130 of the disposable probe 100 in the interior of the handle 210. Further, the handle portion 210 is provided with a plurality of switches 240, 250, 260 and 270.

The plurality of switches 240, 250, 260 and 270 includes a photographing unit operation switch 250 for operating the photographing unit 130, a lighting unit operation switch 240 for operating the lighting unit 140, A water supply switch 260 for generating an electrical signal for supplying water to the water supply pipe 161 of the disposable probe 100 and an electrical signal for supplying gas to the gas supply pipe 171 of the disposable probe 100. [ And a gas supply switch 270 for generating a gas. Further, when the disposable probe 100 is provided with an operation wire, a wire operation device for operation of the operation wire may be provided.

And a control unit 280 for managing and controlling the operations of the switches 240, 250, 260 and 270 and the image processing unit 230. The control unit 280 also transmits signals to the endoscope control unit 300 And a communication unit 290 including a transmitting unit 291 and a receiving unit 292 for receiving signals from the endoscope control unit 300. [ And a communication cable connection unit 293 connected to the communication cable 400 for wired communication of the communication unit 290. The communication cable 400 may be implemented using a universal serial bus (USB), a 1EEE1394 interface, or a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI).

Next, an embodiment of the endoscope control unit 300 will be described.

5 is a block diagram showing an endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment. 5, the endoscope control unit 300 includes fluid supply ports 310 and 320 connected to the fluid supply pipe 160 of the disposable probe 100. [

The fluid supply ports 310 and 320 include a water supply port 310 for supplying water and a gas supply port 320 for supplying gas. A water supply port connection confirmation switch 313 is provided in the vicinity of the water supply port 310 and a gas supply port connection confirmation switch 323 is provided in the vicinity of the gas supply port 320.

The endoscope control unit 300 is provided with a water supply source 311 for storing or supplying water and a gas supply source 321 for storing or supplying the gas. The gas source 321 may be a gas supply compressor or may be implemented with a nitrogen or carbon dioxide tank when supplying nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

A water supply valve 312 for controlling the supply of water supplied to the water supply port 310 and a gas supply valve 312 for controlling supply of gas to the gas supply port 320 are provided in the endoscope control unit 300 322 are installed.

The endoscope control unit 300 includes a display unit 360 for displaying a test image of the subject and an operation state of the endoscope, a database 350 for storing various image data and setting data related to the operation of the endoscope, An input unit 370 such as a keyboard for inputting various information for operation of the unit 200 and the endoscope control unit 300, and a warning unit 380 for informing various types of abnormality to the outside.

The endoscopic operation unit 200 and the communication cable 400 are connected to the image processing unit 230 of the endoscope operation unit 200 to transmit various image processing parameters such as a border emphasis degree value and an NBI frequency band selection value, A communication unit 390 including a transmission unit 391 and a reception unit 392 for receiving images and other operation signals transmitted from the operation unit 200 and a communication cable connection unit 390 for connecting the communication cable 400 to the communication unit 390. [ (393).

Hereinafter, the operation of the disposable endoscope, the endoscope operation unit, and the endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

The operator connects the joint portion 150 of the disposable probe 100 to the joint portion 220 of the endoscope operation unit 200 and uses the water supply pipe 161 and the gas supply pipe 161 of the disposable probe 100 171 to the water supply port 310 and the gas supply port 320 of the endoscope control unit 300, respectively.

Then, the disposable probe 100 is inserted into the subject to take an image for inspection of a desired portion. The photographed image is processed in the image processing unit 230 of the endoscope operation unit 200, and then the endoscope control unit 300 . Then, the endoscope control unit 300 displays the photographed image on the display unit 360.

On the other hand, when it is necessary to supply gas or water into the subject through the disposable probe 100 during the procedure, the water supply switch 260 or the gas supply switch 270 provided in the endoscope operation unit 200 is operated. By operation of these switches 260 and 270, the endoscope operation unit 200 transmits a signal to the endoscope control unit 300 requesting to supply the water or the disposable gauze probe 100. [

The endoscope control unit 300 activates the water supply valve 312 or the gas supply valve 322 in accordance with the transmitted signal so that water or gas is supplied from the water supply source 311 or the gas supply source 321 to the disposable probe 100, The water or gas supply pipe 171 of the water supply pipe 171.

On the other hand, when the disposable probe 100 is coupled with the endoscope operation unit 200 or the endoscope control unit 300 when water or gas is supplied, water or gas may leak to the outside. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the fluid supply control method of the endoscope control unit capable of preventing this will be described.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a fluid supply control method for supplying fluid in the endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment.

6, when the operator operates the switch for the initial start such as the power switch of the endoscope control apparatus, the start switch, or the setup switch or the like to prepare for the initial operation of the endoscope control unit 300, (S100).

When the operation start state is established, the endoscope control unit 300 confirms whether the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 and the fluid supply pipe 160 of the disposable probe 100 are correctly connected (S110).

This checking operation is carried out in such a manner that the switching part 161c provided in the water supply pipe 161 of the disposable probe 100 and the switching part 162c provided in the gas supply pipe 171 are connected to the fluid supply port 310 of the endoscope control unit 300 By transmitting a signal for confirming the connection to the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300 by correctly operating the water supply port connection confirmation switch 313 and the gas supply port connection confirmation switch 323 installed in the gas supply port 320 S120).

Also, the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300 can confirm the connection state between the disposable probe 100 and the endoscope operation unit 200. That is, the endoscope control unit 300 transmits a signal requesting confirmation of whether the disposable probe 100 is connected to the endoscope operation unit 200.

The endoscope operation unit 200 checks the operation state of the connection confirmation switch 323 for confirming the connection between the endoscope operation unit 200 and the disposable probe 100 and transmits a signal indicating that the connection has been made to the endoscope control unit 300 do. Then, when the signal indicating that the disposable probe 100 is correctly connected is received from the endoscope operation unit 200, the endoscope control unit 300 recognizes that the fluid supply is possible.

That is, when the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300 receives a confirmation signal that all the connections are normally made in the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 and the endoscope operation unit 200, The operation standby state for preparing to supply the fluid is set (S130). This operation standby state can be displayed on the display unit 360 of the endoscope control unit 300. [

On the other hand, when the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 and the fluid supply pipe 160 are not connected to each other, a warning signal is generated. In addition, even when a signal indicating that the disposable probe 100 is not connected to the endoscope operation unit 200 is received, a warning signal can be generated (S160).

Accordingly, when a warning signal is generated, the operator confirms the connection state between the disposable probe 100 and the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 or the connection state between the disposable probe 100 and the endoscope operation unit 200, . Then, the endoscopic operation unit 200 and the endoscopic control unit 300 are put in an operation standby state.

When the operator manipulates the switch of the endoscope operation unit 200 during the procedure to transmit the water supply signal or the gas supply signal to the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300, the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300, The water supply valve 312 and the gas supply valve 322 are connected to the water supply valve 312 or the gas supply valve 322 so that the water supply valve 312 and the gas supply valve 322 are opened (S150).

On the other hand, although the operation for controlling the fluid supply can be performed at the time of the initial setting as described above, it can be performed to control the fluid supply at the time of operation of the endoscope control unit 300. [

7 is a flowchart for explaining a fluid supply control method for supplying fluid during operation of the endoscope control unit according to the present embodiment.

7, the operator operates the water supply switch 260 or the gas supply switch 270 of the endoscope operation unit 200 for a procedure and sends a signal requesting supply of the fluid to the fluid supply pipe 160, The endoscope control unit 300 controls the fluid supply port 310 and the fluid supply port 310 of the disposable probe 100 to the control unit of the control unit 300 so that the endoscope control unit 300 receives the endoscope control unit 300 160 are connected (S210).

This checking operation is performed by the switching part 161c provided in the water supply pipe 161 of the disposable probe 100 and the switch part 162c provided in the gas supply pipe 171 are connected to the fluid supply port 310 of the endoscope control unit 300 The water supply port connection confirmation switch 313 and the gas supply port connection confirmation switch 323 of the endoscope control unit 300 are connected to the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300 (S220) .

Also, the control unit 340 of the endoscope control unit 300 can confirm the connection state between the disposable probe 100 and the endoscope operation unit 200. The endoscope control unit 300 transmits a signal requesting confirmation of whether or not the disposable probe 100 is connected to the endoscope operation unit 200. The endoscope operation unit 200 includes an endoscope operation unit 200 and a disposable probe 100 to the endoscope control unit 300 by confirming the operation state of the connection confirmation switch 323.

When the signal indicating that the disposable probe 100 is correctly connected is received from the endoscope control unit 200, the corresponding fluid supply valve 312 or 322 is operated to supply the fluid to the disposable probe 100 (S230).

However, when a signal indicating that the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 are not connected to the fluid supply pipe 160 is generated, a warning signal is generated (S240). In addition, a warning signal can be generated even when a signal indicating that the disposable probe 100 is not connected to the endoscope operation unit 200 is received.

Then, when a warning signal is generated, the operator confirms the connection state between the disposable probe 100 and the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 or the connection state between the disposable probe 100 and the endoscope operation unit 200, and reconnects them.

Then, when the operator operates the corresponding switch 260 (270) of the endoscope manipulation unit 200 again, a signal requesting supply of the fluid is transmitted to the endoscope control unit 300 The control unit 340 of the endoscopic control unit 300 receives the fluid supply request signal and operates the corresponding control valve 312 or 322 to supply the fluid, And is supplied to the disposable probe 100.

Meanwhile, the fluid supply control method of Figs. 6 and 7 may be performed in an operation connected to each other in another embodiment. 6, the connection state between the fluid supply ports 310 and 320 and the fluid supply pipe 160 of the disposable probe 100 is checked during initialization, and as shown in FIG. 7, It is possible to carry out another confirmation process, or it can be carried out by selecting any one of the methods described in Fig. 6 and Fig.

If the confirmation of the fluid supply is controlled as described above, it is possible to prevent the fluid supply error from occurring during the procedure, thereby enabling the operator to perform the operation more stably and to prevent the unstable operation state of the operator and the examinee from occurring due to the error during the operation In particular, it is possible to contribute to the stability of use of the endoscope system required due to the characteristics of the medical device and the high hygiene state by effectively using the disposable probe 100.

As shown in FIG. 8, the captured image generating unit 510 includes: And a captured image analyzing unit 520. The captured image generating unit 510 generates the captured image using the captured image data supplied from the image capturing module 110 through the connector connecting unit 300. [ The captured image analyzing unit 520 includes a bleeding pattern detecting unit 522; And a lesion pattern detecting unit 524.

The bleeding pattern detecting unit 522 analyzes each pixel data of the captured image supplied from the captured image generating unit 510 to detect a bleeding pattern. Specifically, the bleeding pattern detecting unit 522 calculates an average red data value for each captured image by using the red data (R) value of each pixel data, stores it in the storage unit 340, 8, the average red data value, the average green data value, and the average blue data value for each block are calculated and stored in the storage unit 340.

The embodiments of the present invention are not to be construed as limiting the technical idea of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is limited only by the matters described in the claims, and those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical idea of the present invention in various forms. Accordingly, such improvements and modifications will fall within the scope of the present invention as long as they are obvious to those skilled in the art.

Claims (12)

And a connection confirmation switch which is connected to the disposable probe, the connection confirmation switch being inserted into the inside of the subject and equipped with an imaging module for taking an image of the inside of the subject;
An image processing unit for processing an image taken by a photographing unit of the disposable probe;
A fluid supply pipe connecting the disposable probe and the endoscope control unit, and a supply switch for generating an electrical signal requesting supply of the fluid,
A disposable probe of the endoscope, wherein the disposable probe of the endoscope comprises an image processed by the image processing unit and a signal provided by the supply switch. The disposable probe of an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the fluid supply pipe includes a gas supply pipe for supplying gas. The disposable probe of an endoscope according to claim 2, further comprising a switching unit for operating a connection confirmation switch of the fluid supply unit at an end of the gas supply pipe connected to the fluid supply unit. The disposable probe of an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the fluid supply pipe includes a water supply pipe for supplying water. The disposable probe of an endoscope according to claim 4, further comprising a switching unit for operating a connection confirmation switch of the fluid supply unit at an end of the water supply pipe connected to the fluid supply unit. The disposable probe of an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein a switching section for operating a connection confirmation switch of the endoscope manipulation unit is provided at the coupling section to be engaged with the endoscope manipulation unit. The endoscope according to claim 6, wherein an end portion of the body is provided with an illuminating portion adjacent to the photographing portion, and the engaging portion coupled with the endoscope operating unit is provided with a connecting portion for electrical connection between the photographing portion and the illuminating portion Disposable probe. A coupling unit coupled to the disposable probe inserted into the subject and having a connection confirmation switch that is switched by coupling with the disposable probe;
An image processing unit for processing an image taken by a photographing unit of the disposable probe;
A supply switch for generating an electrical signal requesting supply of fluid to a fluid supply pipe connected between the disposable probe and the endoscope control unit; And
A signal wiring connected to the main board through the lower cover with an image processed by the image processing unit, and a connector connected to the signal wiring at an end and detachably connected to the reception control device
And a transmitter for transmitting a signal provided by the supply switch to the endoscope control unit. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the switch uses a disposable probe including a gas supply switch for requesting supply of gas. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the switch uses a disposable probe comprising a water supply switch for requesting a supply of water. A disposable probe having a photographing section for photographing the inside of the subject and a fluid supply pipe for supplying fluid; an endoscope manipulation unit for generating an electric signal for requesting fluid supply to the fluid supply pipe; And a fluid supply port connected to the fluid supply pipe of the disposable endoscope, the fluid supply control method using the endoscope control unit comprising:
A fluid supply request signal transmitted from the endoscope operating unit,
Confirming the connection state of the fluid supply pipe of the disposable probe,
And a disposable probe which supplies fluid to the fluid supply pipe when it is determined that the fluid supply port and the fluid supply port are connected. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: disposing a disposable probe that interrupts the supply of fluid to the fluid supply line and generates a warning signal when it is determined that the fluid supply port and the fluid supply line are not connected after receiving the fluid supply request signal A method of controlling an endoscope.

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