Transducer Probe Digital Key Verification for Medical Imaging Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
The reduced size of transducer probes and cables in modern medical imaging systems increases the risk of theft or unauthorized use, as the removable coupling between the transducer and imaging device can be easily disconnected and misused.
Innovation Solution
A method is implemented where a temporary digital key is generated based on user and transducer identification codes, verified against a stored key, and used to enable operation of the transducer probe with the imaging device, ensuring secure association and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If transducer probes and cables are reduced in size for modern imaging systems, then the imaging system becomes more compact and portable, but the risk of theft or unauthorized use increases due to easier removal and portability
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary association between the transducer probe and imaging device before actual use. The processor stores association information linking the probe's identification to the device, creating a pre-established secure connection that prevents unauthorized use of detached probes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary association verification mechanism between the transducer probe and imaging device. The processor acts as a mediator that checks whether a detached probe is properly associated with the device before allowing operation, blocking unauthorized probes even if they are physically connected
2Ease of operation
If the cable connecting the transducer probe to the imaging device can be disconnected from both sides, then ease of operation and probe replacement is improved, but security against theft and unauthorized use deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes association information between the probe and device before disconnection occurs. This preliminary binding ensures that even when the cable is detached from either side for easy replacement, the probe can only be used with its authorized device, preventing theft
Solution Approach 2:
The processor continuously monitors and verifies the association between probe and device. When a probe is detached and reconnected, the system checks the association information and provides feedback by either enabling or blocking operation, ensuring security while allowing legitimate probe replacements
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AI summary
The present disclosure describes system, application, and/or methods for enabling operation of a transducer probe with a medical imaging device. An example method includes the steps of retrieving a user identification code assigned to a user associated with an imaging device, retrieving a transducer identification code of a transducer probe from a memory of the transducer probe responsive to connecting the transducer probe to the imaging device, generating a temporary digital key based on the user identification code and the transducer identification code, retrieving a stored digital key from the memory of the transducer probe, verifying an association of the transducer probe including comparing the stored digital key with the temporary digital key, enabling operation of the transducer probe with the imaging device if the stored digital key matches the temporary digital key.