What Are The Differences in The Application of Endoscope Camera Modules in Medical And Industrial Fields?

As a core component of modern optical imaging technology, the endoscope camera module plays a crucial role in both the medical and industrial fields. However, due to the differences in application scenarios and functional requirements, there are significant distinctions in design and technical implementation between the two. The following is a systematic elaboration from three dimensions: core technology, application scenarios, and functional features.

I. Differences in Core Technologies

Optical system design: Medical modules focus on image color reproduction and tissue layer presentation. They adopt high dynamic range sensors (such as 4K CMOS) and narrowband spectral imaging (NBI) technology, capable of identifying mucosal lesions at the 0.1mm level. Industrial modules need to deal with complex environments such as metal reflections and dust, and improve the accuracy of defect detection through polarization filtering and multi-light source fusion technology.

Mechanical structure adaptability: Medical probes are wrapped with medical-grade silicone or polycarbonate, with a diameter usually less than 10mm to achieve natural cavity intervention in the human body. The industrial probe uses a tungsten steel outer layer to enhance wear resistance and can be equipped with a 360° electric steering mechanism to cope with pipe bending.

Ii. Comparison of Application Scenarios

Typical scenarios in the medical field: early cancer screening of the digestive tract, minimally invasive surgical navigation, requiring aseptic operation, and supporting low-temperature plasma sterilization and acid and alkali resistance.

Typical scenarios in the industrial field: inspection of aero engine blades, corrosion assessment of oil and gas pipelines. Aseptic operation is required, and it needs to support low-temperature plasma sterilization, acid and alkali resistance, and explosion-proof design.

Iii. Functional Characteristic Differentiation

Imaging standards: Medical images must comply with the DICOM medical imaging standard, emphasizing tissue contrast and artifact suppression. Industrial imaging focuses on the precise restoration of geometric dimensions, and in some scenarios, it needs to be compatible with infrared thermal imaging.

Intelligentization direction: Medical modules integrate real-time pathological analysis algorithms Industrial modules focus on automated defect classification (ADC) and predictive maintenance systems.

Reliability verification: Medical modules must pass ISO 13485 certification, with an insulation impedance greater than 50MΩ. Industrial modules emphasize an IP67 protection rating and an MTBF of over 10,000 hours.