JP3115255U - Medical mobile TTM device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To move including a scanning head 1, a direction control floating base 2, a scanning head direction control device 3, a central processing unit 4, a built-in power source 5 and / or an external power source interface 9, and a moving box 6. A type thermal texture mapping (TTM) device is provided.
A moving box 6 can accommodate all of the above-described components and is composed of a few connection boxes. Between each connection box, there is a vertical slide rail and a guide slot. A handle 7 and a trolley wheel 8 are provided outside the moving box 6 for convenience of dragging. Since all the components can be miniaturized and accommodated in the moving box 8, the height of the scanning head 1 can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the connecting box, except for rotation. There is no need for extra movement of the patient, so this device occupies little space and is very suitable for field or emergency clinic visits.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile thermal texture mapping (TTM) device, and more particularly, to a mobile TTM device suitable for performing a TTM diagnosis used for examination in a mobile clinic and / or an emergency clinic.

  Since the beginning of the 21st century, TTM technology has gained widespread attention across the scientific and medical fields. In particular, in the medical field, human beings will be able to investigate internal heat sources from infrared thermal radiation data obtained from the human body surface for the first time. Research has established hundreds of relationships between disease / unhealthy conditions and internal heat sources. For basic information on TTM technology, see US Pat. No. 6,023,637. The relevant content is incorporated by reference into this application.

  In the prior art, a standard TTM device consists of an operation and central processing system, a scan system, and a scan bed. The operating and central processing system includes a console, central processing unit, color display, color printer, and the like. The operator controls the scan system and the scan bed through the console. The scanning system consists of three parts: a scanning head, a scanning shelf, and a shelf cover. The scan shelf is inside the shelf cover, and in the latest model, the two parts are merged into one, and the scan head is connected to the scan shelf via a floating table. It is arranged on the part. By controlling the console, the scan head can perform up / down, left / right, up / down rotation scan, and imaging scan. The scan bed moves forward or backward along the rail, and the rotary table in the lower part of the bed can be rotated 360 ° clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby achieving the scanning requirement. The The above devices not only require a large area, but also require a very high level of power supply and usage environment. It is also difficult to move the entire device. For this reason, this type of device is used for consultation in field clinics and / or emergency clinics for people in remote locations or for mobile crowds such as vehicle / ship passengers or military It turns out that it is not suitable for.

  The present invention aims to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks of standard TTM devices by providing a medical mobile TTM device. The medical mobile TTM device is suitable for use in field clinics and / or emergency clinics for people in remote locations and / or for mobile communities.

  The present invention provides a mobile TTM device comprising an infrared scan head, a direction control float, a scan head direction controller, a central processing unit, and a power supply. The scan head is located on a direction control cradle and is connected to the central processing unit and the scan head direction controller by a single power line. When a device is not used, a moving box that can be housed in a small size with all of the above components included is included. When a device is used, a directional control stand is attached to the box. The power supply device can be stably supported by the inner wall of the box, and the power supply device has a built-in power supply and / or an external power supply interface.

  The moving box consists of a few connected boxes. One or more internal boxes can be drawn upward and fixed at one or more external boxes at a predetermined height to form a stable support for the floating platform. The plurality of boxes have a vertical slide rail and a guide slot for vertical movement between each other, and a positioning pin or block for fixing the relative position of the plurality of boxes. . By sliding the rail and the slot, the height of the box from the outer box to the inner box is changed, and a high floating base is formed. In this way, the height of the scanning head can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the box so that the ladders are connected. In addition, positioning pins or positioning blocks are provided on the rails or slots in order to fix the relative position of the height of each connection box. Furthermore, a handle and a trolley wheel are provided on the outer surface of the moving box for convenience when dragging the box.

  The built-in power source or external power source of this device may be a 12V DC power source such as a built-in storage battery or an external 12V DC power source supplied from an automobile engine. The built-in battery must supply power to the device for 40 to 60 minutes. For this reason, this device has an internal storage battery and an interface for an external 12V DC power source from the automobile. In order to operate for a long time in a place where there is a 220V or 110V commercial AC power supply, this device has a rectifier that converts a 220V or 110V commercial AC power supply to a 12V DC power supply. . In order to perform long-term operation in places where there is no commercial power supply, this device optionally has a human power generator capable of supplying 12V DC power to ensure long-term power supply. doing. In actual use, rectifiers and / or manpower generators can be installed depending on conditions and usage requirements. This is a more convenient and flexible point.

  Advantages and effects of the present invention are that all the components including the scan head, the direction control floating base, the scan head direction control device, and the power supply device can be miniaturized and accommodated in the moving box. It is clearly understood that the height of the scanning head can be adjusted as necessary by adjusting the height of the plurality of boxes. Thus, scans from all directions except rotation can be performed without requiring the patient to move extra. This device takes up little space and has the flexibility to attach external elements. This device is particularly useful for TTM diagnosis in areas where large TTM devices are scarce, such as in rural areas, and in mobile communities such as vehicle / ship passengers, military and field workers. Therefore, it is suitable for medical examinations in emergency clinics and mobile clinics that need to move the device to that location.

EXAMPLES Detailed description of the invention is given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it will be understood that the specific embodiments described in the examples should not imply a limitation on the content of the invention.

  FIG. 1 shows a structural diagram of a mobile TTM device in use. From this figure, this apparatus mainly comprises an infrared scan head 1, a direction control floating base 2, a scan head direction control device 3, a central processing unit 4, a built-in power source 5, and an external power interface 9. I understand. The scan head 1 is disposed on the direction control floating base 2. The scan head 1 is connected to the central processing unit 4 and the scan head direction control device 3 by a single power line. The central processing unit 4 and the scanning head direction control unit 3 can be taken out of the box for the operator to perform scanning and for data processing. A power supply via the power supply 5 or the external power supply interface 9 supplies power to the apparatus. In addition to these, there is also included a moving box 6 in which all the components are housed and can be easily moved.

  The easily movable box consists of a few connected boxes. The power source is located in the lower box. Between these boxes, a vertical slide rail and a guide slot for adjusting the height of the scanning head are provided. On the rail and the slot, a positioning block for fixing the position is provided. In addition, a handle 7 that can be pulled out and pushed in is provided on one of the vertical outer surfaces of the moving box for convenient dragging of the box. Wheels 8 for supporting the box are provided at the bottom of the box, which is convenient for movement and transportation.

When the device is not in use, all components can be miniaturized and housed in a box for convenient movement / transport.
If necessary, rectifiers and / or manpower generators are installed to meet different power requirements.

  FIG. 2 provides a diagram illustrating the operational process of the mobile TTM device. A command is given to the direction control floating base by the floating base control device. The direction control cradle adjusts the scan direction to an appropriate scan arrangement. Heat radiated during the course of human cell metabolism is detected at the scan head, converted into a digital signal, and then transmitted to the central processing unit. After the TTM process, a thermal radiation distribution map reflecting the relative intensity of metabolism in the detected part of the human body is displayed, and further an analysis for determining the health state of the human body is performed.

The structure figure of the mobile TTM apparatus at the time of use. The figure explaining the operation | movement process of a mobile TTM apparatus. The rear view of a movement box provided with the drawn-out handle in case a movement type TTM device is miniaturized and stored in a movement box.

Claims (7)

Including at least an infrared scanning head, a direction control floating base, a scanning head direction control device, a central processing unit, and a power supply device, wherein the scanning head is disposed on the direction control floating base, In the mobile TTM device connected to the central processing unit and the scanning head direction control device by a single power line, all the above components are reduced in size when the device is not used. In the case of using an apparatus including a movable box that can be accommodated in the interior, the directional control platform can be pulled out of the box and stably supported by the inner wall of the box, and the power source A mobile TTM device, characterized in that the device comprises a built-in power supply and / or an external power supply interface. 2. The mobile TTM device according to claim 1, wherein the mobile box is composed of two or three connection boxes, and one or a plurality of inner boxes are drawn upward, and at one or more at a required height. A mobile TTM device, characterized in that it can be fixed with an external box to form a stable support for the floating platform. 3. The mobile TTM apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of boxes have a vertical slide rail and a guide slot for vertical movement between each other, and the relative positions of the plurality of boxes are fixed. A mobile TTM device comprising a positioning pin or block for performing 2. The mobile TTM device according to claim 1, wherein a handle that can be pulled out and pushed in is provided on one of the vertical outer surfaces of the moving box for convenient dragging of the box. The mobile TTM apparatus is provided with wheels for supporting the box so as to be convenient during transportation. 2. The mobile TTM apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the built-in power supply or the external power supply is a 12V DC power supply. 6. The mobile TTM apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the 12V DC power is supplied from a built-in storage battery or an external automobile engine. 6. The mobile TTM device according to claim 5, wherein the 12V DC power supply is supplied by an external rectifier that performs conversion and transmission from a 220V or 110V commercial AC power supply, or by an external human power generator. A mobile TTM device, characterized in that

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