Navigation of endoscopic devices by means of eye-tracker
OwnerReiner Kunz, Michael Schmidtinventors
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Abstract
A method for controlling image capturing and spatial control in a device monitored by imaging, in particular an endoscopic instrument, for examination and manipulation purposes, wherein the work region and the position and action of the device are monitored by means of one of the display means displaying the observed work region via optics. The device is held and moved by motor-driven equipment depending on the display, the respective position and intended action. The eye movements of the operating person or the line of sight during observation of the display is registered according to the eye-tracking method and used to control the image capturing and tracking and the display.
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A Method for the spatial control and navigation of an endoscopic device or an instrument comprising an endoscopic device,
- wherein the device is provided with an imaging means or its position can be detected using an imaging means, and a display means is provided,
- wherein the device is moved depending upon the representation of observation images on the display means, the respective position and intended action,
- wherein the eye movements of the operating person when observing the image representation on the display means are detected in accordance with the eye-tracking method and are used to control the device and its function and the auto-focusing device, the magnification adjustment and/or the distance measurement from the endoscope tip to the observed object are selected and/or engaged by means of eye-tracking.
A device for image representation in a device monitored by means of image transmission for implementing observations and interventions in cavities, channels and passages within a body or item, in particular an endoscopic device or an instrument comprising an endoscopic device, comprising:
- an imaging means observing the working area of the device;
- a display means which displays the working area of the device and its position and action;
- a device which can be motor-driven and holds and moves the device depending upon the image representation on the display means, the respective position and intended action,
- a device for detecting the eye movements of the operating person when observing the image representation on the display means in accordance with the eye-tracking method,
- wherein the device outputs an output signal for controlling the image acquisition, for controlling the image guidance and the reproduction on the display means, wherein by means of the eye-tracking signal output by device the selection and/or engagement of the auto-focusing device, the magnification adjustment and/or the distance measurement from the endoscope tip to the observed object are performed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.