Central Medical Device Control With Dynamic Error Recovery Switches
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical control systems require manual intervention by surgeons and nurses to operate multiple medical devices during surgical procedures, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming, especially during error conditions when quick restoration is needed.
Innovation Solution
A central control apparatus that automatically detects errors in medical devices, changes the functions allocated to scope switches to facilitate error restoration, and returns to normal functions once the error is resolved, allowing for streamlined operation and quick recovery from errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation of multiple medical devices is required during surgical procedures, then surgeons and nurses can control each device individually, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple medical devices under a single central control apparatus that can operate all devices simultaneously through one interface. The system controller integrates control functions for the endoscope, video processor, light source, and other devices, allowing unified management rather than individual device operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The central control apparatus serves multiple functions: it controls various medical devices, displays operational status, provides error notifications, and manages scope switch allocations. This multi-functional system replaces the need for separate control mechanisms for each device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If scope switches are allocated to specific functions during normal operation, then device control is optimized, but error restoration becomes difficult when errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes scope switch allocations based on operational conditions. During normal operation, switches are allocated to specific device functions for optimized control. When an error occurs, the system automatically reallocates switches to error restoration functions, and upon recovery, returns to the original allocation. This dynamic adaptation enables both optimized normal operation and efficient error restoration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the functional parameters of scope switches based on system state. The allocation configuration is modified from normal operation modes to error restoration modes when needed, allowing the same physical switches to serve different purposes depending on the operational context.
3Productivity
If the system maintains fixed scope switch allocations, then normal operation is streamlined, but error recovery time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system prepares error restoration capabilities in advance by maintaining the ability to reallocate scope switches quickly when errors occur. The central control apparatus is pre-configured to detect errors and automatically change switch allocations to restoration functions without requiring manual intervention, thus minimizing error recovery time while maintaining normal operational efficiency.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are controlled individually, then each device can be operated independently, but the complexity of the control system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges control functions for multiple independent devices into a single central control apparatus. While each medical device maintains its independence and can be controlled individually if needed, the system controller provides unified control capabilities that manage all devices through one interface, reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A central control apparatus that centrally controls a plurality of medical devices as controlled devices includes a processor. The processor is configured to: set a function allocated to one or more switches provided in the controlled devices, detect occurrence of an error of the controlled devices and a state of the occurred error, and change, based on a detection result of the error, the function allocated to the one or more switches to a function for restoration from the detected error.