Magnetic Resonance Tomography Configuration Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Magnetic resonance tomography units face inefficiencies in configuration management due to varying hardware and software options, leading to costly adjustments and errors when executing configuration files across different systems.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced to compare and synchronize system configurations using a data storage device, where a unique identification is generated and used to access the correct configuration, ensuring compatibility and avoiding manual data transfer errors, utilizing QR codes or barcodes for secure and reliable transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If configuration files are manually created and transferred between different magnetic resonance tomography units, then flexibility in creating configurations is maintained, but errors occur due to manual data transfer and unauthorized access risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic copying of configuration files from a source magnetic resonance tomography unit to a target unit through a centralized server. The configuration file is stored in a database on the server and automatically transferred when needed, eliminating manual data transfer errors and ensuring configuration accuracy without requiring complex manual management procedures
Solution Approach 2:
A centralized server acts as an intermediary between magnetic resonance tomography units, managing configuration files centrally. The server receives configuration files from source units, stores them in a database, and distributes them to target units, thereby preventing unauthorized direct access between units while maintaining reliable configuration management
2Adaptability or versatility
If configuration files are adjusted manually to accommodate different hardware and software options, then adaptability to different system variants is achieved, but expensive system time is lost during adjustment and conversion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing multiple configuration files for different hardware and software variants in a centralized database. When a target unit needs a configuration, the appropriate pre-prepared file is automatically selected and transferred based on the unit's specific hardware and software options, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and conversion during system preparation
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically adapts configuration files by changing parameters based on the target unit's specific hardware and software configuration. The centralized server stores configuration files with varying parameters for different system variants and automatically selects the appropriate parameter set that matches the target unit's specifications, ensuring compatibility without manual intervention
3Speed
If multiple configuration files are stored locally on each magnetic resonance tomography unit, then quick access is achieved, but unauthorized access and data security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
A centralized server acts as an intermediary that controls all access to configuration files. Instead of storing configurations locally on each unit, the server maintains a centralized database and manages all read/write operations. This eliminates unauthorized access risks while maintaining quick access speed through efficient centralized retrieval mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automated configuration file retrieval. When a target unit needs a configuration file, it automatically requests and receives the appropriate file from the centralized server based on its hardware and software specifications, without requiring manual intervention or local storage, thereby maintaining speed while ensuring security through centralized control
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for comparing a system configuration of a magnetic resonance tomography unit. The magnetic resonance tomography unit includes a controller and an output unit. The configuration device includes a controller and an input unit. A data storage device includes a data connection with the magnetic resonance tomography unit via a first data link and with the configuration device via a second data link. A first system configuration of the magnetic resonance tomography unit is stored on the data storage device. The magnetic resonance tomography unit generates an identification for the first system configuration and outputs the identification. The configuration device detects the identification with the input unit and accesses the first system configuration in the data storage device using the identification.