Patient Positioning TRIZ Cases

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A sliding, laterally adjustable patient table aligns SPECT and CT scans accurately while reducing table bending, floor space, and patient repositioning.

Overmolded clamshells and a nose housing let a medical connector stay sealed through cleaning and sterilization without covering the mating area.

IMU and gyroscope data quantify thrust, duration, and position to improve objective premature ejaculation assessment accuracy.

Built-in couch sensors detect small patient motion in real time, simplifying radiotherapy workflow and helping align radiation delivery.

Multiple distance sensors verify target position before probe release, improving alignment accuracy and reducing manual adjustment and harm risk.

Acoustic vessel detection projects the vessel image onto skin, improving blood draw alignment without bulky sensor arrays.

A movable ultrasound detector and X-ray detector share one compressed exam setup to capture pathology detail and structural imaging with less exam time.

A fluid reservoir and non-contact transducer drive enable full 360-degree joint scans for pre-op 3D planning without radiation.

Preplanned scan states align the isocenter to each ROI automatically, improving multi-region imaging accuracy and preparation speed.

Sensors and signal analysis identify electromagnetic interference around a medical console, preserving fast, reliable control commands.

Multiple probes embedded in a flexible wraparound mat capture multidirectional ultrasound for reproducible 3D tissue modeling without manual scanning.

Contrast agents and AI-enhanced robotic scanning improve visibility of small endometriosis lesions while keeping imaging non-invasive.

Known probe orientation and predefined motion paths enable three-dimensional imaging of abnormal pelvic and abdominal tissue.

Camera arrays and cross-correlation build 3D body-segment models for dynamic tissue mapping and custom prosthetic interfaces.

Spring-loaded locking gives an adjustable imaging head holder single-handed tilt control and stable positioning at selected angles.

AI models analyze optical and depth images to calculate anatomical angles, reducing reliance on visual estimates during medical imaging positioning.

Spring-loaded ratchet locking stabilizes head angles during imaging and simplifies adjustment.

Sensors, a robotic manipulator, and water coupling reduce operator-dependent variation in serial ultrasound imaging.

A wavelength-cycled laser and spherical transducer arrays enable full-view tomography with coregistered quantitative breast images.

A mobile platform uses sensors and autonomous drives to position medical devices across patient locations and avoid collisions.

A dummy probe mimics the shape of an endocavity ultrasound transducer to replicate tissue deformation during insertion.

A rotatable transducer array expands the ultrasound field of view through mechanical rotation.

An automated imaging system registers instrument positions relative to patient space without manual point identification, reducing registration time.

A quantitative ultrasound analysis system evaluates upper airway tissue characteristics to predict obstructive sleep apnea risk.

Replacing a cylindrical layout with a spheroidal transducer pattern resolves the trade-off between measurement precision and device complexity.

A control unit extracts nodes and trunk lines from ultrasound data to automate viewpoint movement along tubular structures.

A radiotransparent caliper device with sliding arms and a center plate fixator stabilizes tissue boundaries in secondary and tertiary planes.

Fixed position tracking sensors monitor eye anatomy during ultrasonic scanning to provide continuous multi-dimensional motion correction.

A robotic ultrasound system uses a fluid-filled scanning bed to automate probe movement and transmit acoustic waves.

A detachable handle uses a wedge profile channel to engage a tapered base receptacle for secure tool-free attachment.

Segmenting ultrasound detection into active depth zones isolates fetal heart signals from maternal vessel interference, maintaining reliable monitoring.

A sonar probe emits sound waves to create return signals for real-time nerve visualization.

A movable hanger support dynamically positions the probe cable to prevent entanglement with control panels, resolving accessibility trade-offs.

A custom immobilization mold uses 3D scanning to create a personalized fit for precise subject positioning during medical treatments.

Overhead fixation target stabilizes gaze for UBM scanner, reducing outlier scans and improving IOL positioning accuracy.

A head fixation assembly uses intersecting light beams to define anatomical reference planes for probe alignment.

Imaging-based positioning line on a movable couch determines treatment position without mechanical calibration errors.

A physics-guided machine learning model processes acoustic measurement data to determine intracranial pressure and elastance without invasive procedures.

Sound absorption unit absorbs backward ultrasonic waves to reduce image noise while substrate connection maintains electrical pathways.

Inverting the radiation source movement, this positioning assembly reduces vertical space and system complexity for regional medical facilities.

A guiding system adapts target positions using detected patient anatomy to improve alignment accuracy.

Layered attenuation materials narrow bandwidth and suppress side lobes to resolve image quality limitations in short-range ultrasonic imaging.

An offset bite block repositions the patient jaw laterally, enabling accurate imaging of third molars and condyles without complex gantry displacement.

A conductive overlay layer connects the patient to ground via capacitance, establishing a stable reference potential for bioelectric measurements.

Elastic membrane diaphragm guides coupling medium flow to reduce motion resistance and positional inaccuracies during 3D ultrasound tomography.

A diagnostic transmitter and sequence controller switch between treatment and diagnosis modes to maintain probe alignment.

Sensor-driven actuators adjust patient posture automatically, reducing manual handling and radiation dose.

A coherent acoustic beam focuses into a virtual source to create an interference zone that forms a three-dimensional image.

A medical imaging table support assembly with a movable probe holder.

Segmented measurement modules and intermediary positioning devices resolve the trade-off between high precision and system complexity in spinal diagnostics.

An ultrasound probe uses an acceleration sensor to output angle information for display on a monitor.