Radiographic Imaging Wireless Setup With NFC Status Notification
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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, encryption type, and encryption key, which can lead to operation errors and increased waiting times during near-field wireless communication setups.
Innovation Solution
A radiographic imaging system with a radiographic imaging apparatus and a control apparatus that includes an access point and a communication device for wireless communication, along with a notification unit to provide notifications on the progress and completion of wireless communication setup, using first and second wireless communication units to facilitate seamless connection establishment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual setting of wireless connection parameters (SSID, authentication method, encryption type, encryption key) is performed, then the wireless connection can be established, but operation errors may occur and the setup process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically transmitting and acquiring wireless connection parameters (SSID, authentication method, encryption type, encryption key) through near-field communication between the radiographic imaging apparatus and control apparatus, eliminating the need for manual configuration and reducing operation errors
Solution Approach 2:
Near-field communication serves as an intermediary mechanism to automatically transfer wireless connection parameters between devices, acting as a mediator that simplifies the connection setup process by handling parameter transmission without requiring manual input from operators
2Reliability
If the operator waits for completion of near-field wireless communication processing, then the wireless connection can be established, but the waiting time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The notification unit provides real-time feedback to the operator about the wireless connection setup status, including notifications when parameters are being transmitted and when the connection is completed, allowing the operator to understand the processing progress and reducing unnecessary waiting time
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically transmitting wireless connection parameters through near-field communication before the operator needs to use the wireless connection, and provides notification upon completion, allowing the operator to proceed without unnecessary waiting
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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.