Touch Screen Control Device for Interactive Cerebral Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Prior machines for interactive cerebral and bodily navigation lack direct virtual perspective viewing, leading to unnatural movements and extended setup times due to reliance on monitors and keyboards, and require multiple device configurations for different operations.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a touch screen and customizable keys that allows real-time 3D and textual information display, enabling direct control of stimulation coils and functions without needing separate screens, facilitating single-operator operation and reducing setup times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a monitor and keyboard are used for control operations, then the machine can perform standard input operations, but the operator experiences unnatural movement and uncomfortable function selection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the display function and control input function into a single touch screen interface. The touch screen displays anatomical images and allows direct touch interaction for controlling the stimulation coil position and selecting software functions, eliminating the need for separate monitor and keyboard devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The touch screen acts as an intermediary between the operator and the machine functions. Instead of using traditional keyboard inputs, the operator directly touches the displayed anatomical image on the touch screen to control the stimulation coil position and select functions, providing a more intuitive and comfortable interaction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different keyboards are used for different operations, then the machine can support multiple software functions, but the setup time increases and operator positioning becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The touch screen serves as a universal control interface that can handle multiple software functions and operations. Instead of requiring different keyboards for different operations, the single touch screen adapts to various functions through touch interactions with the displayed anatomical images and control elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The control interface is dynamic and adapts to different operations. The touch screen displays context-relevant controls and anatomical views that change based on the current operation phase, allowing the interface to be versatile without requiring physical reconfiguration of multiple keyboards.
3Ease of operation
If a touch screen with direct anatomical display is used, then the operator can control stimulation coils from a direct perspective, but the device requires integration of display and control functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the display function and control input function into a single touch screen interface. The touch screen displays anatomical images and allows direct touch interaction for controlling the stimulation coil position and selecting software functions, eliminating the need for separate monitor and keyboard devices.
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AI summary
A control device (1) for machines (10) for magnetic cerebral or peripheral stimulation with cerebral and bodily navigation, which includes a plurality of keys (2) which can be associated with various functions of the machine (10) and configured for activating, when pressed, a respective function of the machine (10) associated with the respective key (2). The control device (1) also includes a touch screen (3) configured for displaying anatomical information of the subject or patient for a direct viewing from the operator with information relative to the function of the machine (10) which can be activated by the keys (2) and activating at least one further function of the machine (10) associated with a respective icon (7) which can be pressed with the touch screen (3), such as, for example, a stimulation.