IP Library Granted Patent US 12667382
Granted Patent B2
US 12667382 · App. 18/551,463 · Granted Jun 30, 2026

Ultrasonic scalpel rod temperature control method and system based on temperature distribution function model

Inventors: Longyang Yao (Suzhou, CN); Fuyuan Wang (Suzhou, CN); Fei Ding (Suzhou, CN); Zhenzhong Liu (Suzhou, CN); Wei Luo (Suzhou, CN)
Assignee: Innolcon Medical Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
A61B17/320068G05D23/1904G05D23/1917A61B2017/00017
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Patent No.
US 12667382
App. No.
18/551,463
Granted
Jun 30, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention discloses a temperature control method and a system for a blade shaft of an ultrasonic scalpel based on a temperature distribution function model. The system includes the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel and a transducer that are coupled to each other, and is connected to a generator through a cable. When the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel works, actual temperature of the blade shaft is distributed along a one-dimensional space of the blade shaft. The temperature distribution on the blade shaft is determined by a set of the real-time working feedback parameter, the physical structure feature parameter, and the surrounding environmental parameter of the blade shaft. Each temperature distribution corresponds to a solution of the temperature distribution function, and the function can be approximated by a machine leaning algorithm. When the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel works, the real-time temperature distribution of the blade shaft can be estimated by inputting, into a machine learning algorithm model, feature parameters such as the real-time resonance frequency, voltage, current, impedance, power, shape, and environment parameters of the blade shaft. Power control is performed based on the estimated temperature, which is accurate and effective.

Claims (50)

1 . A temperature control method for a blade shaft of an ultrasonic scalpel based on a temperature distribution function model, comprising the following steps:

saving the temperature distribution function model and at least one threshold value;

inputting a corresponding input feature to the temperature distribution function model, and outputting corresponding temperature data information;

comparing at least one value in the temperature data information with the threshold value; and

adjusting, based on the comparison result, a power level applied to a transducer of the ultrasonic scalpel to modulate a temperature of the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel,

wherein the temperature distribution function model is a neural network algorithm model, comprising one or a combination of more than one algorithm models of a feedforward neural network, a memory neural network, and an attention neural network; and a training method for the model is one or a combination of more than one of a supervised learning, a semi-supervised learning, an unsupervised learning, and a reinforcement learning, and

wherein the training method for the model specifically comprises: extracting an input feature from a training set and inputting the same into the neural network algorithm model to calculate an intermediate value and a gradient value for each neuron, wherein a loss function of the model is a mean square error MSE or an average absolute error MAE; updating a weight by a gradient descent method; repeating the foregoing process until the model meets a predetermined stop condition; and stopping training and saving the model after the stop condition is met.

2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the input feature of the temperature distribution function model comprises one or a combination of more than one of a working feedback parameter, a physical structure feature parameter, and an environmental parameter.

3 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the working feedback parameter comprises, but is not limited to a real-time voltage U, a real-time current I, a power P, an impedance R, and a real-time response frequency f; the physical structure feature parameter comprises, but is not limited to a material of the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel, and a length of the blade shaft; and the environmental parameter comprises, but is not limited to an environmental temperature, and an environmental humidity.

4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature data information comprises a real-time temperature value at any point on the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel, and/or a maximum temperature value, a minimum temperature value, and an average temperature of a certain area on the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel.

5 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature distribution function model consists of layers, corresponding neurons, and weights; wherein weight parameters and application programs are saved in a memory of a generator; the memory comprises a flash, an EEPROM, or another non-volatile storage device; the application program runs in a processor; and the processor comprises an ARM, a DSP, a FPGA, a CPU, a GPU, or an ASIC chip existing in the generator, or is a remote server connected through a network.

6 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein said outputting corresponding temperature data information forms a one-dimensional spatial temperature distribution T ( 1 ) along the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel, which is a solution of an equation.

7 . A temperature control system for a blade shaft of an ultrasonic scalpel based on a temperature distribution function model, comprising:

a storage unit, configured to save the temperature distribution function model and at least one threshold value;

a processing unit, configured to input a corresponding input feature to the temperature distribution function model, and output corresponding temperature data information;

a comparison unit, configured to compare at least one value in the temperature data information with the threshold value; and

an adjusting unit, configured to adjust, based on the comparison result, a power level applied to a transducer of the ultrasonic scalpel to modulate the temperature of the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel,

wherein the temperature distribution function model is a neural network algorithm model, comprising one or a combination of more than one algorithm models of a feedforward neural network, a memory neural network, and an attention neural network; and a training method for the model is one or a combination of more than one of a supervised learning, a semi-supervised learning, an unsupervised learning, and a reinforcement learning, and

wherein the training method for the model specifically comprises: extracting an input feature from a training set and inputting the same into the neural network algorithm model to calculate an intermediate value and a gradient value for each neuron, wherein a loss function of the model is a mean square error MSE or an average absolute error MAE; updating a weight by a gradient descent method; repeating the foregoing process until the model meets a predetermined stop condition; and stopping training and saving the model after the stop condition is met.

8 . A generator for temperature control based on a temperature distribution function model, comprising:

a control circuit coupled to a memory, wherein the control circuit is configured to be able to:

save the temperature distribution function model and at least one threshold value;

input a corresponding input feature to the temperature distribution function model, and output corresponding temperature data information;

compare at least one value in the temperature data information with the threshold value; and

adjust, based on the comparison result, a power level applied to a transducer of the ultrasonic scalpel to modulate the temperature of the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel,

wherein the temperature distribution function model is a neural network algorithm model, comprising one or a combination of more than one algorithm models of a feedforward neural network, a memory neural network, and an attention neural network; and a training method for the model is one or a combination of more than one of a supervised learning, a semi-supervised learning, an unsupervised learning, and a reinforcement learning, and

wherein the training method for the model specifically comprises: extracting an input feature from a training set and inputting the same into the neural network algorithm model to calculate an intermediate value and a gradient value for each neuron, wherein a loss function of the model is a mean square error MSE or an average absolute error MAE; updating a weight by a gradient descent method; repeating the foregoing process until the model meets a predetermined stop condition; and stopping training and saving the model after the stop condition is met.

9 . The generator according to claim 8 , wherein the control circuit is configured that the input feature input to the temperature distribution function model comprises one or a combination of more than one of a working feedback parameter, a physical structure feature parameter, and an environmental parameter.

10 . The generator according to claim 9 , wherein the working feedback parameter comprises, but is not limited to a real-time voltage U, a real-time current I, a power P, an impedance R, and a real-time response frequency f; the physical structure feature parameter comprises, but is not limited to a material of the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel, and a length of the blade shaft; and

the environmental parameter comprises, but is not limited to an environmental temperature, and an environmental humidity.

11 . The generator according to claim 8 , wherein the temperature data information comprises a real-time temperature value at any point on the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel, and/or a maximum temperature value, a minimum temperature value, and an average temperature of a certain area on the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel.

12 . An ultrasonic scalpel surgical instrument based on a temperature distribution function model, comprising:

an ultrasonic electromechanical system, comprising an ultrasonic transducer connected to an ultrasonic scalpel through an ultrasonic waveguide; and

a generator, configured to supply power to the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the generator comprises a control circuit configured to be able to:

save the temperature distribution function model and at least one threshold value;

input a corresponding input feature to the temperature distribution function model, and output corresponding temperature data information;

compare at least one value in the temperature data information with the threshold value; and

adjust, based on the comparison result, a power level applied to the transducer of the ultrasonic scalpel to modulate the temperature of a blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel,

wherein the temperature distribution function model is a neural network algorithm model, comprising one or a combination of more than one algorithm models of a feedforward neural network, a memory neural network, and an attention neural network; and a training method for the model is one or a combination of more than one of a supervised learning, a semi-supervised learning, an unsupervised learning, and a reinforcement learning, and

wherein the training method for the model specifically comprises: extracting an input feature from a training set and inputting the same into the neural network algorithm model to calculate an intermediate value and a gradient value for each neuron, wherein a loss function of the model is a mean square error MSE or an average absolute error MAE; updating a weight by a gradient descent method; repeating the foregoing process until the model meets a predetermined stop condition; and stopping training and saving the model after the stop condition is met.

13 . The ultrasonic scalpel surgical instrument according to claim 12 , wherein the control circuit is configured that the input feature input to the temperature distribution function model comprises one or a combination of more than one of a working feedback parameter, a physical structure feature parameter, and an environmental parameter; wherein the working feedback parameter comprises, but is not limited to a real-time voltage U, a real-time current I, a power P, an impedance R, and a real-time response frequency f; the physical structure feature parameter comprises, but is not limited to a material of the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel blade, and a length of the blade shaft; and the environmental parameter comprises, but is not limited to an environmental temperature, and an environmental humidity.

14 . The ultrasonic scalpel surgical instrument according to claim 12 , wherein the temperature data information comprises a real-time temperature value at any point on the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel, and/or a maximum temperature value, a minimum temperature value, and an average temperature of a certain area on the blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel.

15 . An ultrasonic scalpel system based on a temperature distribution function model, comprising a processor and a non-volatile storage device comprising an application program, wherein the application program, when executed by the processor, enables the processor to:

save the temperature distribution function model and at least one threshold value;

input a corresponding input feature to the temperature distribution function model, and output corresponding temperature data information;

compare at least one value in the temperature data information with the threshold value; and

adjust, based on the comparison result, a power level applied to a transducer of the ultrasonic scalpel to modulate the temperature of a blade shaft of the ultrasonic scalpel,

wherein the temperature distribution function model is a neural network algorithm model, comprising one or a combination of more than one algorithm models of a feedforward neural network, a memory neural network, and an attention neural network; and a training method for the model is one or a combination of more than one of a supervised learning, a semi-supervised learning, an unsupervised learning, and a reinforcement learning, and

wherein the training method for the model specifically comprises: extracting an input feature from a training set and inputting the same into the neural network algorithm model to calculate an intermediate value and a gradient value for each neuron, wherein a loss function of the model is a mean square error MSE or an average absolute error MAE; updating a weight by a gradient descent method; repeating the foregoing process until the model meets a predetermined stop condition; and stopping training and saving the model after the stop condition is met.

16 . The ultrasonic scalpel system according to claim 15 , wherein the temperature distribution function model consists of layers, corresponding neurons, and weights; wherein weight parameters and the application program are saved in a memory of the generator; the memory comprises a flash, an EEPROM, or another non-volatile storage device; the application program runs in a processor; and the processor comprises an ARM, a DSP, a FPGA, a CPU, a GPU, or an ASIC chip existing in the generator, or is a remote server connected through a network.