Ophthalmologic Apparatus Interface via Dynamic Selection Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operability of ophthalmologic apparatuses is poor due to the lack of a means to execute image filing system functions directly, leading to the need for dedicated switches and increased complexity with varying types of apparatuses and filing systems.
Innovation Solution
An ophthalmologic information process system that includes an ophthalmologic apparatus with a photographing portion, an operation portion with selection information display, moving, and execution keys, and a display portion, connected to an application that records images and generates selection information images for display on the apparatus, allowing the image filing system to execute its functions through simple operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dedicated switch is provided on the ophthalmologic apparatus to enable image filing system functions, then the operability is improved, but the operation portion width increases and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation portion keys are designed to serve multiple functions: they can operate both the ophthalmologic apparatus functions and the image filing system functions through a unified interface. The selection information display key, selection moving key, and execution key can trigger different functions depending on the display content, eliminating the need for dedicated switches for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The display portion acts as an intermediary that presents selection information to the operator. The operation portion keys interact with this display information to execute corresponding functions. This intermediary mechanism allows the same physical keys to control different functions based on what is displayed, reducing the need for additional dedicated switches.
2Ease of operation
If a dedicated switch is provided on the ophthalmologic apparatus for image filing system functions, then the operability is improved, but unnecessary switches increase and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation portion keys are designed to serve multiple functions: they can operate both the ophthalmologic apparatus functions and the image filing system functions through a unified interface. The selection information display key, selection moving key, and execution key can trigger different functions depending on the display content, eliminating the need for dedicated switches for each function.
3Device complexity
If image filing system functions are executed by displaying menu screens on the ophthalmologic apparatus display, then device complexity is reduced, but the difficulty of managing combinations of apparatuses and filing systems increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback by displaying selection information on the display portion based on the pressed keys. This feedback mechanism allows the operator to see what function will be executed and confirms the current state. The reception unit receives key press information and the behavior control unit executes corresponding functions, creating a closed-loop system that simplifies managing different apparatus and filing system combinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a virtual copy of the image filing system interface on the ophthalmologic apparatus display. Instead of requiring physical dedicated switches, the system displays selection information images that replicate the functionality. This virtual interface allows the same physical keys to control different functions based on what is displayed, reducing the need for additional dedicated switches.
4Ease of operation
If the operation portion is widened to include dedicated switches for image filing system functions, then the operability is improved, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation portion keys are designed to serve multiple functions: they can operate both the ophthalmologic apparatus functions and the image filing system functions through a unified interface. The selection information display key, selection moving key, and execution key can trigger different functions depending on the display content, eliminating the need for dedicated switches for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
Selection items which can be executed by an ophthalmologic application are displayed on a display portion on an ophthalmologic apparatus, and can be selected and executed by an operation portion on the ophthalmologic apparatus, thereby providing an ophthalmologic information process system and program which can reduce load on the operator and increase the overall throughput of examination. An ophthalmologic application transmits executable selection item information to the ophthalmologic apparatus and causes the ophthalmologic apparatus to display the information. Selection of one of the displayed selection items is executed by operation on the ophthalmologic apparatus. The behavior of the application is then controlled in accordance with the selection item.