Portable Body Scanner With Detachable Platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional body scanners are typically stationary, making it difficult for individuals, especially those with disabilities, to access scanning services without transportation challenges, as they require visiting specific facilities.
Innovation Solution
A portable body scanner system comprising a separately formed scan unit and platform that can be easily transported and assembled, allowing scanning to be performed at any location, with adjustable dimensions and a compact storage state, enabling self-operation or remote scanning by professionals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If body scanners are permanently installed at facilities, then scanning function is reliable, but accessibility for disabled persons deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The body scanner system is divided into separable components: a scan unit and a platform that can be detached and reattached. This segmentation allows the system to be transported to different locations including disabled persons' homes, improving accessibility while maintaining scanning reliability through proper component connection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions between a stationary scanning state and a mobile transportation state. The platform can be detached from the scan unit for transport, then reattached for scanning operations. This dynamic reconfiguration enables the system to adapt to different usage scenarios, including mobile scanning for disabled persons.
2Ease of operation
If body scanner is made portable with separate components, then accessibility improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a scan unit and a platform that can be separately handled and transported. This segmentation improves accessibility by allowing the platform to be positioned at different locations while the scan unit contains the scanning technology. The modular design reduces overall system complexity compared to a permanently installed integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The scan unit and platform are designed to combine into a functional scanning system when needed. The platform integrates with the scan unit to form a complete body scanner, merging the transportation function (platform) with the scanning function (scan unit) into a unified portable system.
3Ease of operation
If scan unit and platform are separately formed, then transportability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The body scanner is manufactured as separate modules: a scan unit and a platform. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using optimized processes, then assembled into a complete system. The modular approach simplifies manufacturing compared to producing a single integrated unit, as each component has dedicated functions and can be produced by specialized manufacturers.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform is designed as a universal base that can work with the scan unit to form a complete scanning system. The standardized interface between components allows for simplified manufacturing and assembly, as the same platform design can be used across different configurations and locations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates accessible scanning for individuals by allowing the system to be transported to the user, reducing the need for facility visits and enabling convenient, compact storage, thus enhancing usability and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
a scan unit which has at least one antenna for emitting electromagnetic waves
Implementation Method 2
electromagnetic waves are emitted for scanning the human body
Data Source
AI summary
A body scanner system for scanning a person to be scanned is described. Said body scanner system comprises a scan unit which has at least one antenna for emitting electromagnetic waves and a separately formed platform for said person. Said body scanner system comprises a scanning state in which said person stands on said platform during scanning while said scan unit is emitting electromagnetic waves used for scanning said person. Said body scanner system is transportable wherein said scan unit is formed such that said platform is held by said scan unit in a transportation state of said body scanner system. Further, a method for scanning a person is described.