Remote Imaging Device Control With Wireless Voice Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing medical imaging devices, such as X-ray imaging devices, face challenges in flexibility and availability due to their large size, requiring frequent movement and inconvenient communication between users and subjects, leading to inefficiencies in imaging processes.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising an imaging device, voice processing devices, and a terminal that enables wireless communication and control, allowing real-time audio and video information exchange between subjects and users, and enabling remote processing of image data without frequent device movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the X-ray imaging device is moved frequently to different locations, then the flexibility and availability of mobile imaging is improved, but the time consumption and labor required for moving the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility and availability of mobile imagingVSAvoidtime consumption for moving the device

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical movement of the imaging device with wireless communication technology. The terminal device enables users to control the imaging device and transmit image data wirelessly, eliminating the need for physical relocation of the equipment. This substitution of mechanical movement with electromagnetic signal transmission resolves the contradiction by maintaining imaging flexibility while eliminating time-consuming manual transport.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If the user controls the imaging device and processes image data manually at the device location, then the imaging function is achieved, but the user is exposed to unnecessary radiation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimaging functionVSAvoidradiation exposure to user

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a terminal device as an intermediary between the user and the imaging device. This terminal acts as a remote control interface, allowing users to operate the imaging device and receive image data without being physically present at the imaging location. The intermediary device transmits control signals and receives image data wirelessly, enabling users to maintain safe distance from radiation sources while preserving full imaging functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the X-ray imaging device has a relatively large volume, then the imaging function is stable, but the device is time-consuming and laborious to move

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimaging function stabilityVSAvoidease of moving the device

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical operation of moving the large-volume imaging device with wireless electronic control through a terminal device. Users can operate the stable, large-sized imaging equipment remotely without needing to physically relocate it. The terminal device establishes wireless communication with the imaging device, transmitting control commands and receiving image data, thereby eliminating the need for manual movement while preserving the stability benefits of the larger device form factor.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Device complexity

If communication between the subject and user is inconvenient, then the imaging process is simplified, but timely exchange of information is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication system complexityVSAvoidtime for information exchange

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional physical communication methods with wireless digital communication through the terminal device. The terminal enables real-time audio and video communication between users and subjects, as well as rapid transmission of image data and text information. This electronic communication system eliminates the delays and inconveniences of traditional communication methods while maintaining system simplicity through integrated wireless protocols and user-friendly interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP3820370B1Systems for controlling imaging device

Publication Date: 2025.09.24 SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE

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AI summary

Disclosed are systems and methods for controlling an imaging device. The system (100) includes an imaging device(110), a voice processing device(120), and a terminal (140). The imaging device(110) may be configured to image a subject. The voice processing device(120) may be configured to receive a first voice signal from or transmit a second voice signal to the subject when the subject is positioned within the imaging device(110). The terminal (140) may be configured to receive a third voice.