Portable Imaging Device Docking Station Wired Wireless Switch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable medical imaging devices face challenges in power management, data management, wireless communication configuration, and storage due to their high power requirements, large data generation, varying wireless configurations, and fragile, awkward shapes.
Innovation Solution
A portable imaging system that includes a host computer and a docking station, allowing data communication through both wired and wireless connections, with the docking station providing power charging and efficient data transfer, and configuring wireless settings automatically.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the portable imaging device uses wireless connection for data transfer, then mobility and ease of operation are improved, but data transfer speed and reliability deteriorate due to high power requirements and large data sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between wired and wireless connection modes based on operational requirements. The portable imaging device can connect via wired connection to the docking station for high-speed data transfer and charging, or switch to wireless connection for mobility when not requiring high-speed transfer, thus adapting the connection method to match the operational context
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station serves as an intermediary device that provides both wired and wireless connection capabilities. It acts as a mediator between the portable imaging device and the host computer, offering the option of wired connection for high-speed data transfer and charging when the device is docked, while maintaining wireless connection capability for mobility when detached
2Power
If the portable imaging device is designed with high power requirements for imaging functions, then imaging quality and functionality are improved, but power management complexity and duration of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station is designed to automatically detect when the portable imaging device is docked and initiates charging before the device needs to be used again. The system maintains a charged state ready for operation, eliminating the need for users to manually manage charging timing and ensuring the device is always ready for use
Solution Approach 2:
The portable imaging device and docking station automatically manage power transfer without user intervention. When docked, the device automatically receives power from the docking station through the wired connection, and the system automatically detects connection status and switches between wired/wireless modes without requiring manual configuration
3Measurement precision
If the portable imaging device generates large amounts of data for high-resolution images, then imaging quality is improved, but data management complexity and storage requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes continuous data transfer through the wired connection when the portable imaging device is docked at the docking station. This continuous connection ensures that large volumes of high-resolution image data are transferred without interruption to the host computer for processing and storage, maintaining continuous operational flow without data management interruptions
4Adaptability or versatility
If the portable imaging device uses varying wireless configurations for communication, then adaptability is improved, but wireless communication configuration complexity and time worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station pre-configures wireless communication settings before the portable imaging device needs to connect wirelessly. When the device is docked, the system establishes and maintains the optimal wireless configuration in advance, so that when wireless connection is needed, the device can quickly connect without requiring manual configuration or setting adjustments
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AI summary
In some implementations, a portable imaging system includes a host computer, a docking station connected to the host computer, and a portable imaging device intermittently attached to the docking station and configured to communicate data with the host computer through a wired connection when the portable imaging device is attached to the docking station, and through a wireless connection when detached from the docking station. In some implementations, a method for communicating data between a portable imaging device and a computer is also provided. In some implementations, the method includes determining whether a wired connection is established between the portable imaging device and the computer. In some implementations, if established, the wired connection is used to communicate data between the portable imaging device and the computer. In some implementations, if a wired connection is not established, a wireless connection between the portable imaging device and the computer is established and used to communicate data between the portable imaging device and the computer.