Mobile Terminal Control for Medical Imaging via Wi-Fi Direct
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical imaging systems require a local private network and external servers for data transfer, and Bluetooth connections are cumbersome, especially when multiple devices are present, necessitating a more efficient method for connecting mobile devices to medical equipment for remote control.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing Wi-Fi Direct (WFD) or Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology to enable direct communication between mobile terminals and image diagnosis apparatuses, allowing for identification, control, and image transfer without the need for a shared network or pairing procedures, enabling remote operation and miniaturization of imaging systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a local private network is used for communication between medical devices, then data transfer between devices is enabled, but the system complexity increases due to the need for wireless network infrastructure and access points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses Wi-Fi Direct technology as an intermediary mechanism that enables direct peer-to-peer communication between mobile terminals and image diagnosis apparatus without requiring traditional network infrastructure such as access points or routers. This mediator technology resolves the contradiction by providing reliable data transfer capability while eliminating the complexity of network infrastructure setup and maintenance.
2Reliability
If Bluetooth pairing procedure is used to connect devices, then communication linkage is established, but the operation complexity increases when multiple Bluetooth devices are present requiring user selection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic device discovery and connection establishment through Wi-Fi Direct technology. The mobile terminal automatically detects and connects to the image diagnosis apparatus without requiring user intervention for device selection or pairing code entry. This self-service mechanism resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable communication linkage while eliminating the cumbersome manual selection process that occurs with multiple Bluetooth devices.
3Volume of moving object
If mobile terminal is used as input/output unit for image diagnosis apparatus, then the image diagnosis apparatus can be miniaturized, but the communication requirement becomes more stringent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional wired communication interfaces and physical connection mechanisms with wireless Wi-Fi Direct communication. This substitution enables the mobile terminal to function as a remote input/output unit for the image diagnosis apparatus, allowing the apparatus to be miniaturized by removing bulky wired interface components while maintaining robust communication capability through the wireless medium.
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AI summary
A method of controlling an image diagnosis apparatus by using a mobile terminal. The method includes: receiving identification information of the image diagnosis apparatus from the image diagnosis apparatus via a Wi-Fi direct (WFD) network or an ultra wideband (UWB) network; displaying a virtual key pad corresponding to the received identification information of the image diagnosis apparatus; receiving a control command from the outside through the virtual key pad; and transmitting the received control command to the image diagnosis apparatus via the WFD or UWB network.