公开(公告)号：US08465418B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12252085

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: Jun Hasegawa ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Jun Hasegawa ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/00002 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/0005 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/062 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B5/6805 ,  A61B2560/0456 ,  G02B23/2461

Abstract: The position of an antenna incorporated in a capsule-type endoscope 3 that moves in a body is estimated using a plurality of antennae, and where the distance dij between two positions Pti and P(t−1)j estimated at adjacent times falls within a predetermined value, pieces of information for these positions are related to each other and stored in a memory as connection information. Subsequently, processing for searching for a route from the connection information stored in the memory and calculating a track is performed.

Abstract translation: 使用多个天线来估计包含在体内移动的胶囊型内窥镜3中的天线的位置，并且在相邻时间估计的两个位置Pti和P（t-1）j之间的距离dij在 预定值，这些位置的信息相互关联并作为连接信息存储在存储器中。 随后，执行从存储在存储器中的连接信息中搜索路线并计算轨道的处理。

公开(公告)号：US07907775B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US11630934

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Ryoko Inoue ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Ryoko Inoue ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/48

CPC classification number: G06T7/0012 ,  G06K9/4638 ,  G06K2209/05 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/44 ,  G06T2207/10068 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30028

Abstract: A hemorrhage edge candidate area extraction section extracts a candidate area for the outline part of a hemorrhage area, based on an image signal of a medical image constituted by multiple color signals obtained by capturing an image of a living body. A feature quantity calculation section calculates a feature quantity of the hemorrhage area based on calculation of the amount of change in the image signal in a small area including the candidate area, among multiple small areas obtained by dividing the medical image. A hemorrhage edge determination section determines whether or not the candidate areas are the outline part of the hemorrhage area based on the feature quantity.

Abstract translation: 出血边缘候选区域提取部，基于通过拍摄生物体的图像获得的多个颜色信号构成的医学图像的图像信号，提取出血区域的轮廓部分的候补区域。 特征量计算部在通过划分医学图像获得的多个小区域中，基于在包括候选区域的小区域中的图像信号的变化量的计算来计算出血区域的特征量。 出血边缘确定部分基于特征量来确定候选区域是否是出血区域的轮廓部分。

公开(公告)号：US07811226B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11724967

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00147

Abstract: An endoscope inserting direction detecting method includes receiving an endoscopic image, sampling pixels, which represent high densities, from data of the endoscopic image, defining an approximate expression for providing an approximate state of a distribution of sampling-pixels, evaluating a difference between a state of distribution of the sampling-pixels and a result of an approximation based on the approximate expression, and determining an endoscope inserting direction, in which an endoscope should be inserted, on the basis of a result of and evaluation of the fourth step.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜插入方向检测方法包括从内窥镜图像的数据中接收内窥镜图像，代表高密度的像素，定义用于提供采样像素分布的近似状态的近似表达，评估状态 基于近似表达式分配采样像素和近似结果，并且基于第四步骤的结果和评估来确定其中应插入内窥镜的内窥镜插入方向。

公开(公告)号：US20070165932A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11638821

申请日：2006-12-14

Applicant: Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/073 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/7267 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06T7/0002 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10068 ,  G06T2207/30028 ,  G06T2207/30168

Abstract: A plurality of images inputted in an image signal input portion are divided into a plurality of regions by an image dividing portion, and a feature value in each of the plurality of regions is calculated by a feature value calculation portion and divided into a plurality of subsets by a subset generation portion. On the other hand, a cluster classifying portion classifies a plurality of clusters generated in a feature space into any one of a plurality of classes on the basis of the feature value and occurrence frequency of the feature value. And a classification criterion calculation portion calculates a criterion of classification for classifying images included in one subset on the basis of a distribution state of the feature value in the feature space of each of the images included in the one subset.

Abstract translation: 通过图像分割部将输入到图像信号输入部中的多个图像分割成多个区域，并且通过特征量计算部分计算出多个区域中的每个区域中的特征值，并将其分割为多个子集 通过子集生成部分。 另一方面，群集分类部根据特征量的特征量和发生频率，将特征空间中生成的多个群集分类为多个等级中的任意一个。 并且分类标准计算部分基于包括在一个子集中的每个图像的特征空间中的特征值的分布状态来计算用于对包括在一个子集中的图像进行分类的分类标准。

公开(公告)号：US20060015011A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US10531496

申请日：2003-11-19

Applicant: Jun Hasegawa ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Jun Hasegawa ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/00147 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/30028 ,  Y10S600/921

Abstract: The present invention comprises: a pixel sampling unit that samples a stated pixel value from each of domains constituting an endoscopic image received by an image input/output control circuit; a shape-of-range estimating unit that estimates the shape of a range within the endoscopic image according to the continuity of the distribution of the pixels indicating the stated pixel value; and an inserting direction determining unit that determines an inserting direction within a body cavity, in which an endoscope should be further inserted, on the basis of the estimated shape. The inserting direction is displayed together with the endoscopic image, whereby the direction of a lumen can be determined reliably despite a simple configuration.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括：像素采样单元，对构成由图像输入/输出控制电路接收的内窥镜图像的各个域中的所述像素值进行采样; 距离估计单元，其根据表示所述像素值的像素的分布的连续性来估计内窥镜图像内的范围的形状; 以及插入方向确定单元，其基于估计的形状来确定体腔内的插入方向，其中应进一步插入内窥镜。 插入方向与内窥镜图像一起显示，尽管结构简单，能够可靠地确定内腔的方向。

公开(公告)号：US06295368B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09288492

申请日：1999-04-08

Applicant: Jun Hasegawa ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Jun Hasegawa ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: A61B5/1076 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B5/062

Abstract: An endoscopic system comprises an endoscope system, an endoscopic position detecting apparatus, and an image processing apparatus. The endoscope system enables endoscopic examinations. The endoscopic position detecting apparatus detects the three-dimensional positions of the distal part of the endoscope in a body cavity. The image processing apparatus estimates the shape of an object entity visualized by the endoscope. The image processing apparatus is used as a means for grasping the shape of an object entity in a body cavity. For this purpose, the insertion unit of an electronic endoscope is inserted into the body cavity of a patient lying down on a patient couch. Specifically, a main unit of the image processing apparatus is connected to a video processor over a cable, and receives an image signal (R, G, and B signals and a sync signal) sent from the video processor. The main unit of the image processing apparatus estimates relative shapes according to successive image signals representing the object entity and being sent from the video processor. The main unit of the image processing apparatus then calculates the absolute shape of the object entity according to the position data of the distal part of the electronic endoscope sent from a main unit of the endoscopic position detecting apparatus.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜系统包括内窥镜系统，内窥镜位置检测装置和图像处理装置。 内窥镜系统能够进行内窥镜检查。 内窥镜位置检测装置检测体腔内窥镜的前端部的三维位置。 图像处理装置估计由内窥镜可视化的对象实体的形状。 图像处理装置用作用于抓住体腔中物体的形状的装置。 为此，将电子内窥镜的插入单元插入躺在患者沙发上的患者的体腔中。 具体地，图像处理装置的主单元通过电缆连接到视频处理器，并且接收从视频处理器发送的图像信号（R，G和B信号和同步信号）。 图像处理装置的主单元根据表示对象实体并从视频处理器发送的连续图像信号来估计相对形状。 然后，图像处理装置的主单元根据从内窥镜位置检测装置的主单元发送的电子内窥镜的远端部的位置数据，计算物体的绝对形状。

公开(公告)号：US5092331A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-03

申请号：US397812

申请日：1989-08-24

Applicant: Kazunari Nakamura ,  Keiichi Hiyama ,  Takao Tsuruoka ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Kazunari Nakamura ,  Keiichi Hiyama ,  Takao Tsuruoka ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A fluorescence endoscopy and an endoscopic device therefor, wherein, to an object to be examined containing a fluorescent substance, light rays in a plurality of wavelength ranges whose degrees of exciting the fluorescent substance are different from one another and which can constitute a color images are sequentially irradiated; images of the object are obtained by the respective wavelength ranges; a color image of the object is constituted using the images obtained by the respective wavelength ranges and information based on fluorescence emitted by the fluorescent substance, is obtained using at least an image obtained by a wavelength whose degree of exciting the fluorescent substance is largest out of the images obtained by the respective wavelength ranges.

Abstract translation: 荧光内窥镜及其内窥镜装置，其特征在于，对于含有荧光物质的检查对象物，能够构成彩色图像的激发荧光物质的程度不同的多个波长范围的光线为 顺序照射; 通过各个波长范围获得对象的图像; 使用通过各波长范围获得的图像和基于荧光物质发射的荧光的信息构成对象的彩色图像，至少使用通过使激发荧光物质的程度最大的波长获得的图像 通过各波长范围获得的图像。

公开(公告)号：US4727417A

公开(公告)日：1988-02-23

申请号：US048671

申请日：1987-05-11

Applicant: Masahide Kanno ,  Masahiko Sasaki ,  Tetsuo Nonami ,  Shinichi Kato ,  Yutaka Konomura ,  Yoshikazu Ichikawa

Inventor： Masahide Kanno ,  Masahiko Sasaki ,  Tetsuo Nonami ,  Shinichi Kato ,  Yutaka Konomura ,  Yoshikazu Ichikawa

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  G11B7/00 ,  G11B19/04 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/77 ,  A61B1/042 ,  G11B19/04 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B7/00 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  G11B2220/2587

Abstract: An endoscope video apparatus has an endoscope including a solid-state image sensor, for outputting an endoscopic image signal, a video processor for processing the image signal supplied from the solid-state image sensor and outputting a video signal, an image file unit for recording the video signal, and an input section for inputting retrieval data corresponding to the video signal recorded in the image file unit. A control section discriminates the presence/absence of retrieval data input from the input section. A control circuit operates an alarm unit by discrimination data representing the absence of retrieval data.

Abstract translation: 一种内窥镜视频设备具有内窥镜，其包括用于输出内窥镜图像信号的固态图像传感器，用于处理从固态图像传感器提供的图像信号并输出​​视频信号的视频处理器，用于记录的图像文件单元 视频信号和用于输入对应于记录在图像文件单元中的视频信号的检索数据的输入部分。 控制部分识别从输入部分输入的检索数据的存在/不存在。 控制电路通过表示不存在检索数据的识别数据来操作报警单元。

公开(公告)号：US08639002B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13591289

申请日：2012-08-22

Applicant: Kenichi Tanaka ,  Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Sawako Shibata ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Kenichi Tanaka ,  Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Sawako Shibata ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/48

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B5/489 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10068 ,  G06T2207/30101

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes a selection portion that selects a pixel of interest from an image composed of a plurality of pixels and obtained by picking up an image of a living tissue, a first feature value calculation portion that calculates a first feature value on the basis of color tone of the pixel of interest and color tones of surrounding pixels, a second feature value calculation portion that calculates a second feature value on the basis of the color tone of the pixel of interest and the color tones of surrounding pixels, an evaluation value calculation portion that calculates an evaluation value on the basis of the first feature value and the second feature value, and an evaluation value judgment portion that judges whether the pixel of interest is a pixel constituting the linear structure, on the basis of the evaluation value.

Abstract translation: 一种医用图像处理装置，包括从由多个像素构成的图像中选择感兴趣的像素并通过拾取生物体组织的图像而获得的选择部，第一特征量计算部， 基于相关像素的色调和周围像素的色调，第二特征值计算部分，其基于感兴趣像素的色调和周围像素的色调来计算第二特征值，评估 值计算部分，其基于第一特征值和第二特征值计算评估值，以及评估值判断部分，基于评估值来判断关注像素是否是构成线性结构的像素 。

公开(公告)号：US08369626B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US13168483

申请日：2011-06-24

Applicant: Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Tetsuo Nonami

Inventor： Hirokazu Nishimura ,  Tetsuo Nonami

IPC: G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/74 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/66

CPC classification number: A61B5/073 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/7267 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06T7/0002 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10068 ,  G06T2207/30028 ,  G06T2207/30168

Abstract: A plurality of images inputted in an image signal input portion are divided into a plurality of regions by an image dividing portion, and a feature value in each of the plurality of regions is calculated by a feature value calculation portion and divided into a plurality of subsets by a subset generation portion. On the other hand, a cluster classifying portion classifies a plurality of clusters generated in a feature space into any one of a plurality of classes on the basis of the feature value and occurrence frequency of the feature value. And a classification criterion calculation portion calculates a criterion of classification for classifying images included in one subset on the basis of a distribution state of the feature value in the feature space of each of the images included in the one subset.

Abstract translation: 通过图像分割部将输入到图像信号输入部中的多个图像分割成多个区域，并且通过特征量计算部分计算出多个区域中的每个区域中的特征值，并将其分割为多个子集 通过子集生成部分。 另一方面，群集分类部根据特征量的特征量和发生频率，将特征空间中生成的多个群集分类为多个等级中的任意一个。 并且分类标准计算部分基于包括在一个子集中的每个图像的特征空间中的特征值的分布状态来计算用于对包括在一个子集中的图像进行分类的分类标准。