Apheresis Procedure Display Customization for Error-Resistant Records
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated blood processing systems lack operator customization options for display information, leading to unnecessary data presentation and potential entry errors due to fixed display formats that do not align with operator needs or procedure records.
Innovation Solution
A programmable controller with an interactive display screen allows operators to select and customize the parameters displayed during procedures, specifying the format and order, enabling personalized data presentation that matches procedural records.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display format is pre-programmed by the manufacturer, then the system is simple to operate, but the operator cannot customize the display to meet specific needs
Solution Approach 1:
The display format transitions from a static pre-programmed configuration to a dynamic customizable interface. The operator can now modify display parameters, select different information types, and adjust the presentation format according to specific procedural needs, making the system adaptable rather than fixed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows operators to change display parameters such as information type, format, and arrangement. By enabling modification of these parameters, the display can be optimized for different procedures and operator preferences without changing the underlying system architecture.
2Loss of information
If all parameters are displayed on the screen, then complete information is available, but the display becomes cluttered and difficult to read
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and separates different types of information into distinct categories or sections on the display. Operators can select which parameters to view, effectively extracting only the relevant information for the current procedure, thereby reducing visual clutter while maintaining access to complete information when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The display is segmented into different sections or layers, allowing operators to view specific parameter groups based on procedural stage or importance. This segmentation enables selective information presentation, improving readability while preserving comprehensive data availability through organized categorization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display order is fixed by the manufacturer, then the system is simple to program, but the display order may not match the procedure record format
Solution Approach 1:
The parameter display order transitions from a fixed static sequence to a dynamic configurable arrangement. Operators can reorder parameters to match their preferred workflow or the procedure record format, enabling the display to adapt to different operational contexts without requiring complex reprogramming of the entire system.
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AI summary
A method and automated system for processing blood in which the automated system includes a programmable controller, a database, and an interactive display screen for displaying information and receiving operator input. The programmable controller is configured to automatically control the system to perform the method. Upon activation of the system, the screen displays a listing of different blood processing procedures that may be performed using the system. The operator may then input into the controller an identification of a specified blood processing procedure that is to be performed, such that an initial list of parameters that are associated with the specified blood processing procedure are displayed on the screen. The operator may then input into the controller an identification of the parameters that are to populate the display screen during performance of the procedure and indicate a format in which the selected parameters are to be presented on the display screen. The controller then creates a display for the specified blood processing procedure. Current values of the selected parameters in the selected format are displayed on the screen during performance of the specified procedure. The controller automatically saves an image of the display screen periodically during performance of the specified blood processing procedure, and transfers information from the saved images of the display screens to a procedure record form.