X-ray Imaging Display Control for Protocol Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Radiation technicians face difficulties in easily accessing and checking pre-imaging imaging information corresponding to an inspection order during X-ray imaging, as existing systems only display completed imaging preparation information and require manual scrolling to view necessary information.
Innovation Solution
An imaging control apparatus that controls the display positions of prepared and unprepared imaging information within a designated area on a display unit, allowing easy access to both completed and uncompleted imaging information based on a set reference position, enabling technicians to check progress and prepare for the next imaging operation efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the display unit displays multiple pieces of imaging information, then the imaging information can be viewed, but the protocol display portion is reduced and all imaging protocol cannot be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit is divided into multiple display portions: a protocol display portion for displaying imaging protocol and an imaging information display portion for displaying imaging information. This segmentation allows both protocol and imaging information to be displayed simultaneously without reducing the protocol display area, resolving the contradiction between displaying multiple imaging information and maintaining adequate protocol display space.
2Ease of operation
If only completed imaging preparation information is displayed automatically, then the display is simplified, but pre-imaging imaging information cannot be easily accessed
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically displays not only completed imaging preparation information but also pre-imaging imaging information in advance. The display control unit is configured to automatically display imaging information corresponding to the inspection order before imaging is performed, allowing technicians to check both completed and pending imaging information without manual scrolling, thus reducing time loss and improving ease of operation.
3Loss of information
If the technician manually scrolls the display to check imaging information, then all information can be viewed, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The display control unit automatically manages the display of imaging information without requiring manual intervention from the technician. The system self-regulates which imaging information is displayed and when, eliminating the need for technicians to manually scroll or search through the display, thus improving ease of operation while ensuring all necessary imaging information remains accessible.
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AI summary
An imaging control apparatus for an X-ray imaging apparatus which performs X-ray imaging in accordance with a plurality of pieces of imaging information displayed in an information display area of a display unit includes a display control unit which controls the display position of prepared imaging information in the completed state of preparation for X-ray imaging and the display position of unprepared imaging information in the uncompleted state of preparation for X-ray imaging in accordance with a reference position set in the information display area.