Operating Room Connection Control Using Position-Based Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical devices in operating rooms require manual configuration for wired or wireless communication connections with control devices, leading to unstable connections due to signal obstructions and accidental disconnections during device movement.
Innovation Solution
A control system with first and second control apparatuses that use scanning modules to automatically establish, maintain, or disconnect communicative connections based on scanning results, ensuring the medical devices remain within specified areas or signal strengths, thereby stabilizing the connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration is used to establish communicative connection, then device complexity is reduced, but connection stability deteriorates due to signal obstructions and accidental disconnections
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic connection establishment and maintenance through scanning modules that autonomously detect medical devices and manage communicative connections without manual intervention. The first scanning module in the control device and the second scanning module in the control apparatus automatically establish connections based on scanning results, eliminating the need for manual configuration while maintaining connection stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous scanning and monitoring mechanisms where the scanning modules repeatedly detect device positions and connection status. Based on the scanning results, the system automatically adjusts connection states - establishing connections when devices are in range and disconnecting when they move out, providing real-time feedback to maintain optimal connection stability.
2Ease of operation
If automatic connection establishment is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to scanning modules and automatic control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The control device and control apparatus automatically perform connection establishment through their respective scanning modules. The first scanning module and second scanning module autonomously detect each other and establish communicative connections without requiring medical staff to manually configure connection parameters, significantly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The scanning modules continuously scan for medical devices before actual connection is needed. This preliminary detection and preparation of connection information ensures that when a medical device enters the operating room or needs to be connected, the connection can be established immediately without manual configuration delays.
3Reliability
If scanning modules continuously monitor connection status, then connection stability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scanning modules perform periodic scanning at predetermined intervals rather than continuous monitoring. This periodic action maintains connection stability by regularly checking device positions and connection status while consuming less energy compared to continuous scanning, achieving a balance between reliability and energy efficiency.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a control system for an operating room, and a method for controlling connection of an operating room. The system includes a first control apparatus, which is in communicative connection with a medical device and with a position changes synchronously with a position of the medical device; and a second control apparatus which is arranged at a designated position of the operating room. The first control apparatus includes a first scanning module, the second control apparatus includes a second scanning module, for obtaining a scanning result which indicates a distance, a signa strength or a position. When the scanning result satisfies a first condition, establish a communicative connection between the medical device and the control device. When the scanning result satisfies the first condition or a second condition, maintain a communicative connection between the medical device and the control device. A stability of the communicative connection is improved.