Centralized Control Apparatus for Medical Device Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional centralized control systems for medical instruments in operating rooms do not manage all surgery information or control devices in a centralized manner, requiring operators to manually switch and set up devices for each procedure, which is inefficient and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A centralized control apparatus that allows for centralized operation of medical devices, featuring an operator specification section, procedure specification section, end operation section, recording section, and control section to manage and execute setting items for each device based on the specified operator and procedure, ensuring reliable end processes are executed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a system controller is used to collectively operate medical devices, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases because the system does not centrally manage all surgery information
Solution Approach 1:
The system controller is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it not only controls medical devices but also centrally manages surgery information including patient data, procedure details, and device settings. This multi-functional approach consolidates previously distributed management tasks into a single centralized system, improving ease of operation while the internal complexity is managed through integrated architecture
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual settings are performed for each device during surgery changes, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time increases due to repeated configuration tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The system stores pre-configured setting items for different surgery types and devices in advance. When a surgery change occurs, the controller automatically retrieves and applies the appropriate pre-stored settings, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration. This preliminary preparation of settings maintains adaptability to different surgical procedures while significantly reducing the time required for transitions
3Reliability
If end operations are manually executed for each device, then reliability is improved through direct control, but loss of time increases due to sequential operation completion
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the execution of end operations for multiple devices into a single coordinated action. When surgery completion is detected, the controller simultaneously or sequentially executes all necessary end operations (recording stop, patient information clearance, device power-off) across all connected devices, ensuring reliable completion of all tasks while reducing the total time required compared to manual sequential operations
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AI summary
A centralized control apparatus is a centralized control apparatus configured to operate in a centralized manner, one or more operated devices used in a medical action, and includes a specification section configured to specify at least one of an operator and a procedure, an end operation section configured to receive an end operation to end the centralized operation of the operated device when the medical action ends, a recording section configured to record information on an operated device for which an end operation is necessary in association with at least one of the operator and the procedure, and a control section configured to, when the end operation section receives the end operation, acquire and execute setting items of an end process on the operated device linked by the recording section based on the specification result of the specification section.