Ultrasonic Diagnostic Apparatus Touch Panel Interface Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses require operators to change their line of sight to input the second condition after determining the first condition, making the operation complicated and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a control unit that generates and displays first and second switch information on a touch panel, allowing operators to set conditions without changing their line of sight by displaying the next control parameter as an item next to the first control parameter on the same screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the operator uses a conventional touch panel to input the second condition after determining the first condition, then the condition setting can be completed, but the operator must change the line of sight which makes the operation complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the display of the first condition input interface and the second condition input interface into a single unified display area. When the operator inputs the first condition (e.g., measurement type), the corresponding second condition options are displayed adjacent to it in the same screen area, eliminating the need to switch display areas or change line of sight. This combining approach directly resolves the technical contradiction by maintaining ease of operation while reducing time loss.
2Ease of operation
If the operator searches for the switch or input unit on the touch panel, then the input can be made, but the quick movement of line of sight is required which complicates the operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by positioning the second condition input options in a specific location adjacent to the first condition input on the display screen. This spatial arrangement ensures that related control elements are locally grouped together, allowing the operator to input conditions sequentially without searching across the entire panel. The localized display reduces operation complexity while maintaining ease of input.
3Ease of operation
If the operator traces the touch panel or moves the cursor using a trackball to set the cursor position, then the second condition can be determined, but the operation becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by automatically positioning or pre-displaying the second condition input options in the appropriate location on the screen based on the first condition selected. This preparation eliminates the need for the operator to manually trace or search for the correct input area, as the system has already arranged the interface optimally. This reduces both the complexity of the operation and the time required.
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus provided with an ultrasonic image measuring unit configured to measure an ultrasonic image of an object to be examined, a display unit configured to display the ultrasonic image, an input unit configured to input parameters for controlling the ultrasonic image measuring unit and the display unit, and a control unit configured to control the ultrasonic image measuring unit and the display unit by means of the parameters.The control unit is characterized by generating first switch information for inputting relating to a first control parameter included in the parameters, controlling the display unit to display the first switch information, selecting the first control parameter from the first switch information and inputting thereof, generating second switch information relating to a second control parameter which is the item next to the first control parameter, and controlling the display unit to display the second switch information.