Radiation Imaging System Master-Slave Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radiation imaging systems require radiological technicians to frequently change imaging settings and move between units, complicating operations and reducing portability, while existing solutions increase system costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A radiation imaging system with a master and slave imaging unit configuration, where the operation display unit connects to any imaging unit, enabling remote control of imaging settings and modes, allowing flexible operation without the need for constant system control unit access, thus enhancing portability and reducing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a system control unit is used to control all imaging units, then the imaging system can be operated and controlled, but the system complexity and installation complexity increase, reducing portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the system control unit from the imaging system, allowing imaging units to operate independently without requiring a centralized control system. Each imaging unit can function autonomously, eliminating the need for complex system-wide control infrastructure while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the imaging system into independent imaging units that can operate autonomously. Each imaging unit is segmented as a standalone entity with its own control capabilities, eliminating the need for a centralized system control unit and reducing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If imaging order information is changed at the system control unit, then the imaging parameters can be modified, but the radiological technician must move to the system control unit, reducing operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging units provide self-service capabilities by allowing radiological technicians to modify imaging order information directly at the imaging unit interface. This eliminates the need to travel to a separate system control unit, as the imaging unit itself serves as the control point for parameter modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging unit acts as an intermediary between the radiological technician and the imaging system, providing local access to modify imaging parameters without requiring communication with a centralized control unit. This intermediary function enables local decision-making and parameter adjustment.
3Ease of operation
If the operation unit is connected to the system control unit to allow remote modification, then the technician does not need to move, but the system cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the system control unit and its associated communication infrastructure from the design. By extracting this centralized control element, the system achieves remote parameter modification capabilities through the imaging unit's own interface, eliminating the need for complex inter-unit communication systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging unit is designed to perform multiple functions including both imaging operations and parameter modification. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate control units and communication infrastructure, as the imaging unit itself handles both imaging and control tasks.
Data Source
AI summary
A radiation imaging system comprises a radiation generation unit configured to generate radiation, and at least one imaging unit configured to detect radiation from the radiation generation unit and obtain a radiation image, the imaging unit including a control unit configured to control to operate in one of a first operation mode of capturing the radiation image and controlling the radiation imaging system and a second operation mode of capturing the radiation image.