Universal Medical Device Control Console with Unified Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medical equipment requires separate, dedicated hardware and software control modules for each handheld device, leading to increased costs for operator training, complexity, and logistical challenges due to varying graphical user interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A universal medical equipment control console that interfaces with multiple medical devices using a microprocessor-based system with integrated hardware and software modules, providing a unified graphical user interface and eliminating the need for separate control hardware for each device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate dedicated control modules are used for each medical device, then device control functionality is ensured, but device complexity and inventory logistics complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control console is designed as a universal multi-functional device that can control multiple different medical devices through a single unified interface. The system includes a microprocessor-based controller with programmable capabilities that adapt to different device types, eliminating the need for separate dedicated control modules for each medical device while maintaining full control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple control functions for different medical devices are merged into a single integrated control console. The system combines various control capabilities, display functions, and interface mechanisms into one unified device, reducing inventory complexity and simplifying logistics while ensuring reliable control of multiple devices.
2Reliability
If separate dedicated control modules are used for each medical device, then device-specific control is achieved, but operator training costs and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control console provides a universal interface that works across multiple device types, meaning operators only need to learn one system rather than multiple device-specific interfaces. The microprocessor-based system adapts its behavior based on the connected device, maintaining device-specific control capabilities while presenting a consistent user experience.
Solution Approach 2:
The control console uses programmable software modules that can be configured to replicate device-specific control protocols and interfaces. This allows the universal console to copy or simulate the behavior of dedicated control modules when needed, ensuring device-specific control is maintained without requiring operators to learn multiple different interfaces.
3Reliability
If separate dedicated control modules are used for each medical device, then complete device control is possible, but surgical space and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple separate control modules are merged into a single physical control console, dramatically reducing the space required in the surgical environment. The integrated design consolidates what would have been multiple separate devices into one unit, freeing up surgical space while maintaining the ability to control multiple devices completely.
Solution Approach 2:
A single universal control console replaces multiple device-specific control modules, providing complete control capability for various medical devices while occupying minimal surgical space. The multi-functional design allows one device to perform the roles of several dedicated control modules.
Data Source
AI summary
A control console is disclosed for controlling one or more medical devices. The control console communicates to at least one medical device, and at least one peripheral module associated with the medical device if needed. The control console has a microprocessor for processing data to direct an operation of the medical device.