Computer Control and Record System for an Endoscope Leak Tester
First Claim
1. A computer-readable memory storing computer-executable instructions for operating an endoscope integrity tester, the memory comprising:
- computer-executable instructions for deriving a set pressure from testing parameters;
computer-executable instructions for producing said set pressure inside an endoscope;
computer-executable instructions for comparing an output of a pressure sensor inside said endoscope to a testing parameter related to pressure;
computer-executable instructions for determining if said output of said pressure sensor indicates that an endoscope has had its integrity compromised; and
computer-executable instructions for storing said determination in said memory in a manner linked to an identifier for said endoscope.
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Abstract
Computer systems and software for controlling an endoscope integrity tester and recording the test results in a manner linked to the endoscope'"'"'s digital identifier. The pressurization and humidity measurement and calculations, and the resulting determination of passage or failure, is automated and controlled to eliminate concerns of human error in the detection process. Further, the computer system is capable of adapting its calculations to specific endoscopes and particular conditions of testing to further improve accuracy. Finally, test results, ambient conditions, and any test aberrations are recordable in such a manner that they are uniquely linked to individual endoscopes such that an endoscope'"'"'s test results may be digitally summoned upon its testing, repair or use.
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22 Claims
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1. A computer-readable memory storing computer-executable instructions for operating an endoscope integrity tester, the memory comprising:
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computer-executable instructions for deriving a set pressure from testing parameters;
computer-executable instructions for producing said set pressure inside an endoscope;
computer-executable instructions for comparing an output of a pressure sensor inside said endoscope to a testing parameter related to pressure;
computer-executable instructions for determining if said output of said pressure sensor indicates that an endoscope has had its integrity compromised; and
computer-executable instructions for storing said determination in said memory in a manner linked to an identifier for said endoscope. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer system for testing endoscopes, the system comprising:
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pressure generating means;
pressure sensing means;
memory means storing testing parameters; and
processing means coupled to said pressure generating means, said pressure sensing means, and said memory means;
said processing means being capable of;
retrieving said testing parameters from said memory;
obtaining a pressure reading from said pressure sensing means;
comparing said pressure reading against said testing parameters;
determining whether said comparison indicates that said endoscope passed or failed a test; and
storing said determination in a manner linked to said identifier. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer system for performing and recording endoscope integrity testing, the system comprising:
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a pressure sensor for generating a first signal indicative of the air pressure inside an endoscope, said endoscope including an endoscope identifier;
a humidity sensor for generating a second signal indicative of the humidity of air inside an endoscope;
memory storing testing parameters;
a processor coupled to said pressure sensor, said humidity sensor and said memory;
said processor having access to instructions for;
obtaining said endoscope identifier;
retrieving said testing parameters from said memory;
obtaining said first signal from said pressure sensor;
comparing said first signal against said testing parameters;
determining if said comparison of said first signal firstly indicates a compromise of integrity in said endoscope;
storing said first indication in said memory;
referencing said stored first indication to said endoscope identifier;
obtaining said second signal from said humidity sensor;
comparing said second signal against said testing parameters;
determining if said comparison of said endoscope secondly indicates a compromise of integrity in said endoscope;
storing said second indication in said memory; and
referencing said stored second indication to said endoscope identifier. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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