X-ray Detector Pairing via Server Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current x-ray imaging apparatuses face challenges in efficiently selecting and mounting x-ray detectors of appropriate sizes and features across different diagnosis rooms, leading to inefficiencies in image acquisition and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
An x-ray imaging apparatus and system that utilizes stored detector pairing data to search for and display compatible x-ray detectors based on size, color, resolution, and modality, allowing for seamless selection and mounting on various mounting portions, with a user interface for easy selection and communication between detectors and workstations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If detector pairing data is stored locally in each x-ray imaging apparatus, then detector compatibility can be verified, but communication setup between detectors and mounting portions in different diagnosis rooms becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
A server is introduced as an intermediary component that stores detector pairing data and communicates with multiple x-ray imaging apparatuses across different diagnosis rooms. When a detector is moved between rooms, the server automatically provides the relevant pairing data to the new apparatus, eliminating manual setup time while maintaining compatibility verification.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple x-ray detectors of different sizes and features are deployed across diagnosis rooms, then system versatility and image quality are improved, but selecting and mounting the appropriate detector becomes complex and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides automatic feedback by querying the server for compatible detectors based on the selected mounting portion's characteristics. The controller receives detector pairing data from the server that includes compatibility information, automatically matches detectors to mounting portions, and guides the user through the mounting process, simplifying what would otherwise be a complex selection and mounting procedure.
3Manufacturing precision
If detector pairing data includes detailed information about multiple mounting portions and features, then accurate detector mounting can be achieved, but data storage requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The server is designed as a universal data management system that handles multiple functions: storing detector pairing data for numerous detectors and mounting portions, communicating with multiple x-ray imaging apparatuses across different diagnosis rooms, and providing automated matching capabilities. This centralized multi-functional system reduces overall complexity compared to having separate data management systems in each apparatus.
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AI summary
An x-ray imaging apparatus and a method of controlling the x-ray imaging apparatus are provided. The x-ray imaging apparatus includes x-ray detectors configured to store detector identification data of the x-ray detectors, and a controller configured to receive the detector identification data from the x-ray detectors, and search for detector pairing data of usable x-ray detectors that match with the received detector identification data.