On November 1, 2022, Aohua Endoscopy officially released the 4K ultra-high-definition digestive endoscopy AQ-300.
As the ultra-high-definition endoscopic system that pioneered the 4K field, AQ-300, a new generation flagship phone in Aohua, has built a platform with high image quality and high efficiency in endoscopic diagnosis, treatment and disease management, opening a new era of the 4K digestive endoscopic era in China.
As it said at its press conference, "In recent years, the soil and environment of China's medical devices have become very friendly, which has enabled the endoscopic industry to develop rapidly in China. Domestic companies have begun to invest heavily in R&D, and gradually realize technological innovation from imitation to starting with clinical practice. We have achieved comprehensive independent control in core technologies such as optics, precision machinery, and image processing. I firmly believe that I believe that China's endoscopic industry will be more exciting tomorrow."
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K: The next threshold for digestive endoscopy
Generally speaking, we believe that the core technology of endoscopy is reflected in optical imaging technology.
From optical fiber technology to CCD imaging, from CMOS to 4K imaging, the innovation of optical imaging technology has shown a step-by-step development. Endoscopic imaging, especially soft endoscopic products, have been innovated with the development of optical imaging technology.
It is reported that the effective image of AQ-300 4K ultra-high-definition digestive endoscopy of Aohua can reach up to 5 million pixels. In the FHD era, this number was only 2 million. In the evolution of technology, the improvement of imaging clarity has increased exponentially not only pixel points, but also breakthroughs in multi-dimensional algorithms, hardware, software, manufacturing, etc. K imaging, as the ceiling of the soft mirror field, will greatly improve the accuracy of doctors' judgment and surgical efficiency in clinical scenarios.
At the same time, the color gamut improvement brought by 4K makes the image more delicate, and can present real image colors closer to the state of direct looking of the human eye, reducing visual errors. The support of multiple technologies provides high-quality guarantees for the AQ-300, making its image fineness comparable to the industry leader Olympus EVIS X1.
K, making the high threshold for soft endoscopy a little higher than before.
For a long time, 4K soft mirrors have greatly limited the scientific research progress and application development of domestic soft mirrors due to factors such as high technical barriers, high R&D costs, and complex production processes. The road to progress of 4K is destined to be full of difficulties and difficult steps.
For Aohua, the AQ-300 project is a "crossing the river plan": it is necessary to inherit more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and R&D, and to achieve "N+1" research and development and re-experiment, so as to carry out new cognition and creation. Fortunately, from "SD standard definition" to "HD high definition" to today's "4K ultra-high definition", Australian products have iterated along with the progress of enterprises. At present, Aohua endoscopy has firmly grasped the lifeline of domestic technology - the "ability to overcome core technologies in key areas" in its own hands.
On the other hand, after the "4K charge" of Aohua was sounded, it undoubtedly raised the industry threshold for soft endoscopy.
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Innovative function provides endoscopic solutions and better solutions
There are many highlights at this Aohua new product launch conference. As the ultra-high-definition endoscopic system that pioneered the 4K field, the AQ-300 has launched "new solutions" in image algorithms, optical dyeing, intelligent auxiliary diagnosis, etc.
"New Solution One": Three epoch-making image algorithms
AQ-300 can present ultra-high definition image quality, which is due to the long-term exploration and research of image algorithms by Aohua. This press conference revealed three new algorithms to make the picture quality "pixels must be competed for".
"Multi-scale structure enhancement algorithm" combines information from multiple scales to enhance image, emphasizing mucosal structure and fine blood vessels while reducing image noise, making frozen images clearly visible.
"New spectroscopic staining algorithm" is based on optical theory and uses the new algorithm to extract features to further increase the visual difference between normal tissues and lesions, helping doctors identify lesions more conveniently and accurately.
"Adaptive composite enhancement algorithm" enables the AQ-300 ultra-high-definition endoscope to strengthen and reshape the real clinical effect under white light in complex natural cavity channels in the body.
"New Solution Two": The newly upgraded CBI spectroscopy staining
The release of the new CBI spectroscopy staining function has ushered in another highlight moment of the press conference.
It is worth mentioning that the CBI spectroscopy of Aohua endoscopy is different from the common electronic dyeing on the market and belongs to the category of optical dyeing. The CBI spectroscopic dyeing function independently developed by it aroused the industry's enthusiasm for its inception and successfully broke the monopoly of dyeing technology by foreign-funded enterprises.
After years of technical precipitation, the new generation of CBI dyeing function is equipped with 5 LED light sources with different spectral characteristics. By combining the light sources and combining optical optical path design methods, 1+4 dyeing modes can be achieved, truly achieving "high image quality + high precision".
The greatest clinical significance of the new generation of CBI staining function lies in: under the synergy of four spectroscopic staining modes, AQ-300 has stronger detailed analysis capabilities, and doctors can choose appropriate modes for observation and identification based on the tissue location, mucosal characteristics, and lesion types in the body. AQ-300 can effectively highlight the irregular microvascular structure, irregular surface microstructure and its dividing lines in premature cancer, so that endoscopy doctors can see more thoroughly during diagnosis and treatment, guide doctors to perform accurate and precise operations, and effectively improve the accuracy of screening for premature gastrointestinal cancer.
"New Solution Three": Intelligent Auxiliary Diagnosis Solution
Every case is like a "treasure map", reflecting the manifestation of the disease and containing the password for cure. The Aohua AQ-300 keeps pace with the times and is loaded with an intelligent auxiliary diagnosis system, which can analyze and detect data from different parts and mark the lesion site in real time. Its standardized and error-correcting "tutoring strategies" can provide reference for doctors, improve examination efficiency and reduce errors.
In addition to the above three solutions, the exciting content brought by AQ-300 this time far exceeded expectations. As the vision of Aohua endoscopy stated - "Becoming the international leading supplier of overall endoscopy solutions", the AQ-300 also provides many excellent and novel innovative functions to be closer to clinical application needs:
- l can be equipped with a 55-inch/32-inch medical display, and has an anti-glare screen, providing doctors with a more comfortable naked eye experience.
- l real-time dual-screen display, which can adapt to a variety of clinical use scenarios. It supports both external equipment access and dual-light display, which facilitates the observation of the same part in white light and dyed light mode at the same time.
- l touch smart tablet can achieve accurate face recognition, quickly match custom settings, voice control and other functions, reduce the operating time of doctors, and provide doctors with an immersive diagnostic environment.
- l fifth-generation handle is based on ergonomic design and optimized design, which is lighter and more manipulated, and can effectively reduce the fatigue of the doctor's hands.
- l treatment gastroscopy has 3.2mm forceps, and colonoscopy has 4.2mm forceps, which is sufficient to match the needs of the surgery.
- l All colonoscopy are equipped with a 170° ultra-wide angle standard, providing a wider field of view and a larger inspection range;
- l3 light window lighting system provides more uniform lighting.
- l series comes with forward water supply function standard.
- l new lens can achieve: synchronous conduction, soft and hard adjustable, follow-up bending, improving the overall comfort of the patient.
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Future: The clues of the industry's reshaping can be seen
The end of the press conference, the spokesperson for the Aohua endoscopy revealed that in the future product layout, the Aohua AQ-300 has more possibilities: in the upcoming 2023, the AQ-300 may realize the matching of special lens types - launching a new 4K optical bifocal endoscopy, with the function of high-magnification amplification.
In addition, Aohua's new generation of bronchoscopes, otolaryngoscopes, urinary lenses and cholangioscopy will also be launched one after another.
Based on the present, the endoscopic industry has ushered in a new era of 4K.
Looking to the future, we look forward to more endoscopic companies providing higher-quality and personalized diagnosis and treatment services to the majority of digestive tract patients by adhering to independent innovation in core technologies, providing broad application potential and unlimited exploration space for the development of domestic endoscopy, so that 4K ultra-high definition can be popularized faster and better.
