Radiation Cassette Display Selection for Staff Visibility
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
In medical radiation image capturing systems, the display unit on the cassette housing the radiation conversion panel is often obscured by the patient, making it difficult for surgeons and staff to view essential information, which can hinder efficient image capture and patient management.
Innovation Solution
The cassette design incorporates a state determining unit using photosensors and pressure sensors to selectively display patient information on the ID display units that are not covered by the patient, allowing staff to easily view critical information while maintaining optimal image capture orientation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the display unit is disposed on the upper surface of the casing facing the patient, then the cassette can be positioned for optimal radiation image capture, but the display unit becomes covered by the patient and is difficult for staff to view
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display unit movable rather than fixed. The display unit can be rotated or repositioned to different surfaces of the casing based on the operational context. This allows the display to dynamically adapt its position - facing the patient during image capture for optimal positioning, and being rotatable to face staff members when they need to view patient information, thereby resolving the contradiction between capture efficiency and staff visibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent resolves the visibility issue by transitioning from a two-dimensional display surface to a three-dimensional solution. Instead of having the display fixed on one surface, the display unit can be positioned on multiple surfaces of the casing or rotated through different orientations. This dimensional flexibility allows the display to be accessible from different spatial perspectives, enabling staff to view information regardless of the cassette's orientation during image capture
2Productivity
If the orientation of the casing is changed to align with the affected part of the patient, then optimal radiation image capture is achieved, but the display unit may be located away from staff members and not be seen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the display unit to serve multiple functions and positions. The display can be accessed from different orientations and positions on the casing, making it universally accessible regardless of how the cassette is oriented for different patient anatomies. This multi-position capability ensures that patient information remains accessible to staff whether the cassette is positioned for head, chest, limb, or other body part imaging
Solution Approach 2:
The display unit's ability to be repositioned or rotated makes it dynamic rather than static. This dynamic positioning capability allows the display to maintain accessibility to staff members even when the casing orientation changes to align with different affected body parts, preventing information loss while maintaining optimal image capture positioning
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
Enables reliable and easy viewing of patient information and image capture settings by staff, improving operational efficiency and ensuring that only uncovered display units show relevant data, thus enhancing the usability of the radiation image capturing system.
Implementation Method 1
a state determining unit using photosensors and pressure sensors to selectively display patient information
Implementation Method 2
a state determining unit using photosensors and pressure sensors to selectively display patient information
Data Source
AI summary
A radiation detecting cassette includes a casing having first through fourth display units mounted on respective side walls thereof for displaying ID information of a patient, etc. The casing also has first detectors on the respective side walls for detecting obstacles facing the first through fourth display units and second detectors on the respective side walls for detecting loads applied to the casing near the first through fourth display units. Based on detected results from the first and second detectors, at least one of the first through fourth display units which is not covered by the patient is selected to display the ID information of a patient, etc.