Radiation Imaging Console Icon Status Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing radiation image capturing systems are inefficient when the radiation technologist needs to switch between capturing images in different positions, as they require re-setting and re-adjusting the radiation generating and image capturing devices, leading to reduced efficiency and complexity for operators.
Innovation Solution
A radiation image capturing system with a console that displays icons for image capturing order information differently based on the status of the radiation image capturing devices, indicating whether they are loaded into a bucky device or ready for use, allowing operators to select the appropriate device state without needing to change the device settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the radiation image capturing system uses a list display of capturing order information, then the radiology technologist can select image capturing orders, but the system requires re-setting and re-adjusting when switching between different capturing positions, reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes by displaying icons in different colors or with different visual characteristics to indicate the loading status of radiation image capturing devices. Loaded devices are shown with one visual state (e.g., highlighted or colored icon) while unloaded devices show another state, allowing technologists to quickly identify ready-to-use devices without text labels or additional settings
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses icon representation as a simplified copy or symbol of the actual device state. Instead of showing complex device configurations or requiring technologists to interpret detailed status information, the system creates visual icons that represent the essential state (loaded/unloaded), enabling rapid selection based on visual cues alone
2Loss of information
If the system displays detailed device status information, then operators can understand device states, but the interface complexity increases and slows down operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential information needed for operation - the loading status of devices - and displays it through icons. Non-essential details such as specific device configurations, technical parameters, or comprehensive status reports are omitted from the main view, allowing technologists to see only the critical information required for quick decision-making
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses color or visual state changes in icons to convey device status information without requiring text or detailed displays. Different colors or visual patterns represent different states (loaded/unloaded), providing rich information communication through simple visual cues that do not increase interface complexity
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
This system simplifies the image capturing process by allowing operators to perform image captures without re-setting the devices, enhancing efficiency and ease of use by clearly indicating the device state through distinct icon displays.
Implementation Method 1
a radiation detecting element which detects the emitted radiation and generates charge according to the amount of the emitted radiation
Implementation Method 2
an indirect radiation image capturing device in which after the emitted radiation is converted to an electromagnetic wave of another wavelength such as a visible light with a scintillator
Implementation Method 3
charge is generated in a photoelectric converting element such as photodiode, etc., according to energy of the converted and emitted electromagnetic wave
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AI summary
According to one implementation of the present invention, there is provided a radiation image capturing system. The system includes, a radiation source; a plurality of radiation image capturing devices; and a console. The console manages which of the radiation image capturing devices is in a state where image capturing is possible. The console registers image capturing order information including information of which radiation image capturing device is used in the image capturing, or obtains the registered image capturing order information. When there is a radiation image capturing device in a state where image capturing is possible, regardless of a predetermined order, the console displays the icon corresponding to the image capturing order information including information of the radiation image capturing device in a manner different from the other icons.