Surgical Microscope Operating Menu With Segmented Touch Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surgical microscope systems face challenges in operating complex functions in a user-friendly manner due to limited control and configuration options on small, overviewable interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A touch-sensitive display screen with a customizable operating menu that includes separate areas for adjusting surgical microscope modes and actuating functions, allowing for mode changes via simple finger presses, and a computer program for generating user-adapted configurations with minimal complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a touch-sensitive display screen with multiple control functions is provided, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operating menu is divided into a first operating area for mode adjustments and a second operating area for function actuations. This segmentation allows complex control functions to be organized into manageable, intuitive sections, improving ease of operation while maintaining systematic device architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The touch-sensitive display screen serves multiple functions: it displays information, accepts user input for mode adjustments, and actsuates various microscope functions. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple control interfaces into a single device, improving ease of operation without proportionally increasing device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If real-time mode changes are enabled, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operating menu enables dynamic, real-time changes of surgical microscope modes during operation. The first operating area allows users to switch between different operating modes (e.g., illumination modes, focus modes) instantly, improving adaptability to varying surgical requirements while using established control mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The touch-sensitive display provides visual feedback about current operating modes and available functions. This feedback mechanism allows users to understand system state and make informed adjustments, improving adaptability without requiring complex manual configuration procedures
3Productivity
If multiple operating areas are provided on a small display, then the productivity is improved, but the area of the display screen increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple operating areas (first operating area for modes, second operating area for functions) are merged onto a single touch-sensitive display screen. This integration allows comprehensive control of multiple microscope functions in one interface, improving productivity by eliminating the need for separate controls while utilizing the space-efficient touch interface technology
Data Source
AI summary
An operating menu is provided for display with a touch-sensitive display screen (105) in a surgical microscope (100). The operating menu has a first operator-controlled area (106) wherein at least one touch-sensitive actuation field (107) is provided for adjusting a surgical microscope operating mode. In a second operator-controlled area (108) of the operating menu, a touch-sensitive actuation field (109) is provided with a function dependent upon an adjusted surgical microscope operating mode.