Radiographic Imaging Wireless Pairing With Connection Status Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiographic imaging systems face challenges in establishing wireless connections between the radiographic imaging apparatus and the imaging control apparatus due to the need for manual setting of SSID, authentication methods, and encryption keys, which can lead to operation errors and increased waiting times during the connection process.
Innovation Solution
A radiographic imaging system with a radiographic imaging apparatus and a control apparatus that includes a notification unit to provide notifications on the progress of wireless communication setup, using first and second notifications to indicate successful and failed connections, and employs Bluetooth® communication with proximity-based signal strength thresholds to facilitate seamless wireless connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual setting of wireless connection parameters (SSID, authentication method, encryption key) is performed, then the wireless connection can be established, but operation errors occur and the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The radiographic imaging apparatus automatically performs wireless connection setup by transmitting its own identification information to the imaging control apparatus, eliminating the need for manual parameter entry. The system self-configures the connection by using its built-in wireless communication unit to broadcast identification data, and the control apparatus automatically pairs with it.
Solution Approach 2:
The radiographic imaging apparatus preliminarily transmits its identification information to the imaging control apparatus before the actual connection is needed. This pre-transmission of identification data allows the control apparatus to have the necessary connection parameters ready in advance, enabling automatic and error-free connection establishment when the operator initiates the connection process.
2Extent of automation
If the radiographic imaging apparatus is brought close to the imaging control apparatus for near-field wireless communication, then automatic connection is enabled, but the operator waiting time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging control apparatus provides real-time feedback to the operator during the wireless connection process by displaying connection status information. This feedback mechanism shows the operator the progress of the connection establishment, allowing them to understand what is happening and reducing perceived waiting time. The feedback is provided through the display unit that shows the connection state between the two devices.
3Reliability
If wireless communication settings are manually configured in both apparatuses, then the connection can be established, but the complexity of the setup process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex wireless connection configuration process from the operator's manual tasks. The radiographic imaging apparatus automatically generates and transmits its identification information, and the imaging control apparatus automatically processes this information to establish the connection. This extraction of the configuration process from manual operation simplifies the overall system setup while maintaining reliable wireless communication.
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AI summary
A radiographic imaging system includes a radiographic imaging apparatus, a control apparatus that controls radiographic imaging, and a notification unit. The radiographic imaging apparatus performs a first wireless communication with the control apparatus to transmit and receive images and a second wireless communication with the control apparatus to transmit and receive radio information to be used for the first wireless communication. The control apparatus causes the notification unit to provide different notifications such as the current state of the radiographic imaging apparatus or a state of a specific processing performed by the radiographic imaging apparatus.