Ultrasonic Imaging Apparatus Movement Detection Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Ultrasonic imaging apparatuses lack functionality to display and manage functions effectively during movement, leading to potential operational inefficiencies and increased time in acquiring images at new locations.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a display unit and controller that activate user-selected functions, such as power-saving, castor unlock, and image storage, using sensors like accelerometers and input units like buttons or touch screens to manage movement-related tasks, and notification systems like speakers or lamps to alert users of movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the ultrasonic imaging apparatus is made mobile to improve accessibility and mobility, then the apparatus can be moved to different locations, but the apparatus may be moved accidentally or improperly during operation

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovemobilityVSAvoidoperational stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of movement state before executing imaging operations. The sensor detects movement in advance, and the controller pre-adjusts operational parameters or issues warnings to prevent improper operation during movement, ensuring reliable imaging only when the apparatus is stable

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements continuous feedback through sensors that monitor movement state and provide real-time information to the controller. Based on this feedback, the controller adjusts operational parameters dynamically, issuing warnings or pausing operations when movement is detected, thus maintaining operational stability while preserving mobility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple movement-related functions are integrated into the apparatus to improve functionality during movement, then the apparatus can manage movement tasks more effectively, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctionality during movementVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controller serves multiple functions: it manages imaging operations, processes sensor data for movement detection, controls display units for warnings and information, and manages power-saving modes. This multi-functionality is achieved through a centralized control architecture that integrates various movement-related functions without proportionally increasing system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects movement through sensors and self-adjusts operational parameters without requiring manual intervention. The controller autonomously manages power-saving modes, adjusts imaging parameters, and issues warnings based on sensor input, reducing the need for complex manual control interfaces and simplifying the user interaction layer

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If the apparatus continuously monitors movement and displays functions to improve operational safety and efficiency, then the apparatus can prevent improper operation, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational safetyVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The sensor performs periodic movement detection at predetermined time intervals rather than continuous monitoring. The controller activates display units and adjusts parameters only when movement is detected during these periodic checks, allowing the system to enter low-power states between detection cycles while maintaining operational safety

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary movement detection before initiating energy-intensive imaging operations. By checking movement state in advance through low-power sensors and only proceeding with full operations when stable, the system prevents wasted energy consumption on operations that would be compromised by movement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables efficient management of movement-related tasks, ensuring proper operation and image acquisition without forgetting necessary steps, thereby reducing time and improving mobility and usability of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus.

Implementation Method 1

The sensor may include at least one of an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, a position sensor, a motion sensor, or an infrared sensor, which is configured to sense movement of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAccelerometer: Accelerometer

Data Source

PatentUS10206655B2Ultrasonic imaging apparatus and control method thereof

Publication Date: 2019.02.19 SAMSUNG MEDISON CO LTD

AI summary

Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic imaging apparatus of displaying functions related to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus on a display unit when the ultrasonic imaging apparatus moves, and activating a function selected by a user from among the functions displayed on the display unit. According to an embodiment, the ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes: a display unit configured to display one or more functions related to movement of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus when the ultrasonic imaging apparatus moves; and a controller configured to activate a function selected by a user from among the one or more functions displayed on the display unit.