Ultrasonic Imaging Gesture Control Without Gaze Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ultrasonic imaging systems require users to switch their gaze between the ultrasound image and user interface, increasing workflow and reducing efficiency due to the need to search for and operate user interfaces for mode adjustments.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic imaging method and system that utilizes gesture instructions on a touch screen for mode adjustments, providing feedback through vibration, sound, or visual cues, allowing users to maintain focus on the image while making adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional user interface operations are used for mode adjustments, then imaging modes can be switched, but user workflow increases and efficiency decreases due to gaze switching between image and interface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces voice commands as an intermediary input method between the user and the ultrasonic imaging system. Instead of directly manipulating traditional UI elements that require visual attention, the user speaks natural language commands (e.g., 'switch to cardiac mode') that are converted into system actions through voice recognition technology. This intermediary layer eliminates the need for gaze switching while maintaining precise control over imaging parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical interaction model (hand movements to touch screen buttons or knobs) with an acoustic interaction model (voice commands). This substitution allows users to operate the system without visual attention, as voice input can be given while maintaining visual focus on the ultrasound image. The voice recognition system translates acoustic signals into control commands, effectively replacing the traditional mechanical UI interaction pathway.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional user interface elements are displayed on touch screen, then mode switching is possible, but user must locate and search for interface elements reducing operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The voice-activated system allows the imaging system to serve itself by automatically interpreting and executing mode change commands without requiring the user to navigate through menus or locate specific controls. When a user says 'switch to obstetric mode,' the system autonomously identifies the intended action, retrieves the appropriate imaging parameters, and applies them directly. This self-service capability maintains full adaptability across multiple imaging modes while eliminating the need for users to search or locate interface elements.
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AI summary
Provided in the present application are an ultrasonic imaging system, a non-transitory computer-readable medium, and an ultrasonic imaging method. The method includes generating an ultrasound image and displaying it on a display device. The method includes receiving a gesture instruction from a user, the gesture instruction being generated by a sliding operation on a touch screen. The method includes performing identification of the gesture instruction; and, in response to the gesture instruction being identified, generating a feedback signal so as to provide identification feedback to the user, and controlling an ultrasonic imaging system to enter an operating mode corresponding to the gesture instruction.