Cabinet X-Ray System with Voice-Controlled Gamma Probe
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack a method to integrate both radiography and Gamma or other probe technology within a cabinet x-ray system, controlled via voice commands, for enhanced detection and verification of breast cancer lesions.
Innovation Solution
A cabinet x-ray system incorporating both radiography and wired or wireless Gamma or other probe technology, enabling the detection of implanted sources such as RFID, metallic, or radioactive materials, and producing radiographic images that can be controlled verbally or manually.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a cabinet x-ray system integrates both radiography and Gamma probe technology, then detection capability for implanted sources is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a cabinet x-ray system with Gamma probe technology into a single integrated unit. The x-ray imaging system and Gamma probe detection system are merged, allowing simultaneous or sequential use of both modalities for detecting implanted sources such as radioactive seeds, RFID tags, or metallic markers in breast specimens.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system provides multi-functionality by enabling both radiographic imaging and Gamma probe detection within a single device. The system can detect various types of implanted sources including radioactive materials, RFID tags, and metallic objects, making it universally applicable for different detection needs in breast cancer surgery and diagnostics.
2Ease of operation
If voice control is added to the cabinet x-ray system, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical controls with voice-activated control mechanisms. Users can operate the cabinet x-ray system through voice commands, eliminating the need for physical buttons, switches, or keyboard inputs. This substitution of mechanical interaction with acoustic signal processing improves ease of operation while adding computational complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This integrated system allows for more sensitive and reliable identification of suspicious lesions in breast specimens, facilitating accurate verification of interventional procedures and improving diagnostic precision.
Implementation Method 1
a cabinet defining an interior chamber, an x-ray source, an x-ray detector
Implementation Method 2
a gamma probe configured to receive external radiated signals from external sources
Data Source
AI summary
A cabinet x-ray system incorporates a voice command module and a gamma probe system for obtaining x-ray images and gamma probe measurements of a specimen. The system includes a cabinet; a display; and a microphone connected to the base unit. The x-ray system includes an x-ray source and detector; a specimen platform; and a controller to collect a projection x-ray image of the specimen when the x-ray source is energized and display the x-ray image on the display. The gamma probe system includes a gamma probe to receive signals from external sources and transmit signals corresponding to the signals received to the gamma probe base unit; and a gamma probe base unit in communication with the gamma probe and including a processor. The processor receives signals from the gamma probe and presents a visual numerical readout on the displays and generates a sound output.