Ultrasound Interface Layout Adaptation via Motion Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ultrasound diagnosis devices face challenges in optimizing the user interface for precise imaging, as existing systems do not adapt effectively to the user's motion and biometric information, leading to inconvenience and increased imaging time.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that dynamically change the user interface based on user motion information, including probe location, biometric data, and usage patterns, to optimize the layout and functionality for improved user convenience and precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user interface is fixed and standardized, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but user convenience and adaptability to different users' needs deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface dynamically changes its layout, button positions, and configuration based on real-time detection of user motion information and biometric data. The system transitions from a static interface to a dynamic one that automatically adapts to each user's characteristics, improving convenience without requiring manual customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects user characteristics through motion sensors and biometric devices, and autonomously configures the optimal interface without requiring user intervention. The interface serves itself by using detected user data to make intelligent adjustments to layout and functionality.
2Measurement precision
If the user interface is customized for each user, then user convenience and diagnostic precision are improved, but device complexity and imaging time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of user motion information and biometric characteristics before the diagnostic imaging process begins. This pre-detection allows the interface to be pre-configured optimally for each user, eliminating setup time during the actual imaging process and maintaining both precision and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors user characteristics and provides feedback to automatically adjust the interface configuration. This real-time feedback mechanism ensures the interface remains optimized for each user without requiring manual reconfiguration, maintaining diagnostic precision while minimizing time loss.
3Adaptability or versatility
If motion detection and biometric sensing are integrated, then adaptability and user convenience are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system integrates multiple sensing functions (motion detection, biometric recognition, position tracking) into a unified interface adaptation mechanism. These diverse sensing capabilities work together through a single control system that processes all inputs to generate optimized interface configurations, reducing overall system complexity despite the multiple sensing functions.
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AI summary
Ultrasound diagnosis device comprising: control panel including a touch screen; at least one memory storing a plurality of layouts of user interfaces, each layout of the plurality of layouts including location information for displaying the user interfaces of the layout on the touch screen; and at least one processor configured to execute computer readable instructions to: receive user input selecting a type of diagnosis, display, on the touch screen, the user interfaces of a respective layout of the plurality of layouts corresponding to the type of diagnosis selected by the user input, in accordance with the location information included in the respective layout, and change a location of at least one user interface of the user interfaces displayed on the touch screen based on drag-and-drop input received by the touch screen, wherein the user interfaces displayed on the touch screen are operable to control functions of the ultrasound diagnosis device.